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Merry Christmas from the Natural Horseman
By Steve Stevens
What can I say. It’s Christmas morning, the kids woke us up extra early, to see if they could catch Santa on his way out.
Family is here. There are presents under the tree and the kitchen is full of yummy food. We want to remind everyone on this day of Christmas, that we don’t take everyones’ kindness, support and effort lightly.
It has been quite the year for us here on the ranch. We have so much to be grateful for. We sometimes forget how blessed we are when the little things catch up with us. But today is not that day.
Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus and we hold each other strong and count every blessing. Every hug, giggle, whinny, meow and bark. Today is our day to enjoy every moment, live in the moment.
Today I want to hug my horses, cook for my family and kiss my wife and smile at her knowing that we stand tall through thick and thin, no matter what.
Today we watch our children experience Christmas together with family. And remind them of the family that wished they could be with them that couldn’t.
Today is a day that even though they may not be with us, we think about every client that has helped provide us with the business to put food on the table.
Our friends that remind us so often of their support in all of our endeavors and a multitude of special people that have touched our lives this year.
We can’t express how much we appreciate North Texas Farm and Ranch Magazine for allowing us to share moments of our life and horsemanship journey with the public. It has been so humbling to get the response we have gotten and we are excited to continue sharing our story.
We also want to give thanks to Trailguard who believed in us and helped us get down the road to live out a dream. We want to thank Careity Foundation for their continuous support for not only us but for all who they help through their cancer journey.
Most of all we want to thank our parents who have stood behind us no matter how crazy this life has seemed. We love you guys.
We wanted to share this little video of Santa showing up this morning and look what we caught him doing!
We hope you enjoy.
Merry Christmas!
Steve, Amanda, Ryder and Violet
By Krista Lucas Wynn
Each year, when the professional rodeo season wraps on Sept. 30, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association announce the Nutrena Horse of the Year, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, in each event. This is a prestigious award, voted on by the members of the associations. To be named Horse of the Year by fellow competitors is a high honor only a few achieve.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Heather Welper
Husband and wife duo, Heather and Calvin Welper, are the Co-Owners and Operators or Two C Livestock, located in Valley View, Texas.
The pair’s operation has a show cattle focus where they raise and sell purebred heifers of all breeds and club calf Hereford steers.
When it comes to show cattle, the Welpers know a thing or two including how to prepare for the cold winter months and the Texas major show season run.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Tony Dean
Snow on the Mountain is an annual forb that is part of our landscape almost every year.
It is adapted to most of Texas and grows north to Montana and Minnesota and south to Mexico.
Although is seems to be most adapted to clay soils, this plant can be found on a wide variety of soil and moisture conditions.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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