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The Natural Horseman – Christmas 2016

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By Steve Stevens

What a wild ride this year has been, like riding Frontier Rodeo Company’s bronc, “Medicine Woman,” with one pedal. We have worked with a lot of different horses and people this year. Amanda has had multiple surgeries reclaiming her body after defeating breast cancer. I became the coach of the Weatherford Youth Wrestling team, learning more from those tough kids than I could ever teach them in a lifetime.

Amanda’s Grandfather passed and she lost a dear friend who inspired her to live every moment.

We have seen the kindness of new and old friends. Watched our children continue to grow into little buckaroos, ride their first roller coaster. My five-year-old son asked me today if we could bring food to the homeless for Christmas this morning,proud father.
We have had elections, Olympics and the Cowboys are a Super Bowl quality team, wow it’s about time.

I think through the year of all of the different horse personalities we have met. Like the paint horse, “Buckshot” that was saved from the killers, how he has touched our hearts. He came as a horse that wanted to buck and not move forward, now he is so fun to ride and shows his unique personality every day.

I think of Amanda’s dear friend Trina, a recent ovarian cancer survivor who lights up the room with her smile.

I know we do a lot of preaching here at Stevens Natural Horsemanship about horses and how they help the human. I know we are not perfect and that doing the right thing every moment of every day is the challenge of all challenges.

But in the state of this beautiful country and world these holidays, I ask all of you to show love and kindness to all.

Try to remember that just like the horses, if we didn’t raise them, we don’t know their lifetime experiences. We are all just trying to get through this life one step at a time and I know in my heart that love and understanding can heal the most damaged of souls.

Make sure to give your horse a hug and kiss. If you haven’t handled them in a while, just find some quiet time to soak in their beauty.
In this new year- keep riding your dream, never give up, let your horse take you on the journey of a lifetime.

God Bless and Merry Christmas!

Love,
The Stevens Family
Steve, Amanda, Ryder and Violet

Amanda and Snowflake.

 

A crisp day with the horses overlooking a pond.

The Stevens Family, Amanda, Steve, Ryder and Violet. (Photos courtesy of Steve Stevens)

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Comfy and keep it western. That’s the name of the game this month. It’s hot and who wants clingy clothing? This jumpsuit is perfectly comfortable and relaxed without forfeiting the fashion. Dress it up or keep it casual. See this and more at www.jessesjewelz.com.

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Noble Research Institute Expands New Program Offering Farmers and Ranchers the Essentials of Regenerative Ranch Management 

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The educational program has been expanded to three new locations, empowering ranchers and farmers to monitor and improve the health of their land, livestock and livelihood through regenerative principles.

ARDMORE, OK–September 12, 2023 – Noble Research Institute announced the expansion of Essentials of Regenerative Ranching, a new educational program designed to help ranchers enhance and restore the land, making it more resilient and reaching livestock grazing goals through regenerative management. Essentials of Regenerative Ranching provides producers with practical tools, hands-on experience and guidance to make data-driven decisions to decrease costs and improve profit.

The Essentials of Regenerative Ranching course has been expanded to three new locations in Texas and Oklahoma. Registration is open now at www.noble.org/essentials. Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Texas A&M

College Station, Texas

October 17 – 18

O.D. Butler, Jr. Animal Science Complex

Noble Research Institute

Ardmore, Oklahoma

October 31 – November 1

Pavilion Center

Texas A&M

Kingsville, Texas

November 7-8

Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center

“Program participants gain working knowledge and experience of monitoring and improving the health of their soil, grazing livestock more strategically and making informed financial decisions,” said Hugh Aljoe, Noble Research Institute’s director of ranches, outreach and partnerships. “We use a mix of classroom and field work to send producers home with the tools they need to begin making changes on their ranch.”

Farmers and ranchers navigate uncertainty from weather, fluctuating market prices and escalating costs of inputs. Many producers are seeking new tools that offer greater control and reduce their operational uncertainty. Through this course, ranchers and farmers will calculate their financial situations, determine initial stocking rates, carrying capacity and grazing goals.

“The course is well-suited for ranchers of all experience levels and all types and sizes of operations,” Aljoe added. “No matter your situation, this program will transform the way you think about your ranch.”

The Essentials of Regenerative Ranching program allows producers to overcome obstacles, become more informed problem-solvers and increase the productivity of their grazing lands.  By participating in this program, ranchers join a community of like-minded producers who are shaping the future of ranching and leaving a lasting impact on their land and families. “If I had known what I learned in this course when I started my regenerative journey, I could have avoided some key mistakes,” said Tana McCarter, a rancher, and Essentials attendee. “I left with the tools I needed to monitor my soil health and financial progress. I’ll now have the right data to make informed decisions on how to meet my regenerative goals.”

Noble Research Institute is an independent nonprofit agricultural research organization dedicated to guiding farmers and ranchers in applying regenerative principles that yield healthier soil, more productive grazing land, and business success.

At Noble, researchers, facilitators and ranch staff work together to share with farmers and ranchers the skills and tools to regenerate the land in a profitable manner. Noble is focused on the regenerative management of the nation’s grazing acres, which directly impacts pasture and range environments, wildlife, pecan production, and livestock production. Regenerative management recognizes that each decision made on the ranch impacts the interactions of the soil, plants, water, animals, economics and people. Noble’s 14,000 acres of working ranch lands provide a living laboratory on which to demonstrate and practice regenerative principles and ideas to deliver value to farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

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