Equine
Temple Grandin Takes On Cutting
By Corsi Crumpler
In the sport of cutting, contestants show their horses in groups or “sets.” These sets can range anywhere from two cutters to 20 cutters, depending on how large the class is. In between each set, a fresh herd of cattle is brought in to give everyone a fair shot at cutting a good cow. Think of it like barrel racing: after every five or so women run their horses, the arena is drug so that everyone has a fair chance on fresh ground.
In the cutting industry, the cattle are the most important element of the performance. Without a good cow, you’re liable to score low, or not score at all. Part of making sure the cattle are behaving properly in order for none of the above to occur, the herd is “settled” before each set. Sound like a lot of work? It is, but it is of the utmost importance to make the herd feel comfortable and calm so that everyone, horse, rider and cow are ultimately happy. No one knows more on this topic than the ever-talented and phenomenal visionary, Temple Grandin.
The expert herself was recently in Fort Worth, Texas, for a separate event. By the goodness of her heart and willingness to share her knowledge, she agreed to speak to anyone willing to listen at the 2018 Lucas Oil NCHA Super Stakes.
For anyone who is not familiar with Grandin, she received her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois, has received dozens upon dozens of awards, written more than 10 books on the subject of livestock, and essentially single-handedly pioneered the way livestock working systems and slaughter facilities are operated today. As a pioneer in the livestock industry, Grandin was diagnosed with autism.
To read more pick up a copy of the June 2018 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
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: Krista Lucas Wynn | Copy Editor
The name, “Daddy of ’em All,” instantly brings to mind the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration. Cowboys and cowgirls from all across the country dream of competing on the iconic Cheyenne arena dirt.
Every July, pro rodeo contestants travel to Cheyenne, Wyom. to vie for the title of champion of the Cheyenne Frontier Days. The rodeo is steeped in western tradition and celebrated the 125th year this summer. With nearly two weeks of rodeo action, fans watched bareback riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding, and steer roping.
Steer roper, Tuff Hardman, knew winning “the Dad” was a tall order, but with a good horse and a few prayers he left no doubt who the best steer roper at Cheyenne was when it was all said and done. After two rounds, Hardman qualified back for the finals tied for ninth place with a time of 30.8 seconds.
To read more, pick up a copy of the September issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Utilizing the horse to human connection.
By: Hannah Claxton | Editor
Deep in the heart of Texas, both humans and horses at Stable Strides Farm in Pilot Point, Texas aer demonstrating just how big their hearts really are. Founded by Mandy Cleveland in 2001, Stable Strides Farm serves dozens of Equestrians with Disabilities and Veterans each week.
Deep in the heart of Texas, both humans and horses at Stable Strides Farm in Pilot Point, Texas aer demonstrating just how big their hearts really are. Founded by Mandy Cleveland in 2001, Stable Strides Farm serves dozens of Equestrians with Disabilities and Veterans each week.
“My boys have been riding since they were 18 months old, and for the first 17 years they had a leader and sidewalker. When we moved here, and Mandy started teaching them, she just said, ‘Let’s see what they can do,’ and they ride independently now,” Danielle Frank explained, whose two sons, Adison and Aiden, ride with Stable Strides Farm. “Mandy is amazing beucase she doesn’t place any limits on them, she always wants to see what they can do.”
It is her dedication to never setting limits that earned Cleveland a spot as a national finalist for the NSBA 2024 Dianne Eppers Cowgirls Reaching-Out-to-Community Award. The award was established by the NSBA Foundation to recognize cowgirls across the industry for their selfless contributions to the equestrian community.
To read more, pick up a copy of the September issue of the NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
(Photos Courtesy of Hannah Claxton)
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