Country Lifestyles
Jason Swick, Day 6 Ranch: Helping Humans and Horses Live a Legacy-Worthy Life
By Dani Blackburn
Day 6 Ranch is located in Wise County, a place where the warrior and western worlds converge. It is the brainchild of Jason Swick, who served in law enforcement, EMS and fire services, and knows firsthand the battles these individuals face. His own time in the service created a deep empathy within him for other warriors and the weight of their choice to protect and serve.
Swick took his love of horses and founded the ranch. Here, individuals are given the opportunity to develop an independent skill set that transforms a life of mere existence into one of fulfillment. It is a place of healing and growth, and coupled with opportunities that extend into the virtual world, has helped those who deserve it most.
From the Beginning
Swick was born and raised in a blue-collar town, the son of a United States Marine who became an electrician and a mother who he describes as a hippie turned data entry clerk.
“As the old adage goes, opposites attract,” Swick said of his parents. “We didn’t have a lot, but I never once felt like we were without.”
Sports were a big part of his life as a child. He chose to focus on baseball as he grew older, where he excelled. He also found a love of agriculture, thanks to his maternal grandfather.
“Pappy” came from Missouri and would take the young Swick to local reined cow horse events and to visit local riding barns.
“I really enjoyed the early mornings with my grandfather, and the conversations about horses and the work ethic instilled by the western way of life,” Swick remembered.
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By Dal Houston
I am terribly saddened by all the argumentative discourse that seems to be going on in today’s world. It seems as though it is no longer enough just to disagree on certain issues. We are expected to classify someone as an enemy if they do not always agree with us on all issues, lest we be considered weak.
To make things even worse, because those who disagree with you are now considered enemies, the sentiment seems to be that it is only fair and proper to destroy them, because they are the enemy, again with the fear of ridicule for being weak if we do not fight.
With all that said, and seemingly unrelated, I am a big John Wayne fan. From watching him dive into his role as a cowboy, to marveling at his time portraying a soldier or appreciating his acting gig as a sailor, there is seldom a week that goes by without me watching at least one
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By Martha Crump
That old adage, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.,” may have some basis in truth when applied to minor situations. However, when what you don’t know is presented in the form of a “Trojan Horse” and is what amounts to an incredible attempt to fleece American property rights, it becomes a different story altogether.
To put this unbelievable tale together, we need to step back to Joe Biden’s 2021 Executive Order which pledged commitment to help restore balance on public lands and waters, to create jobs, and to provide a path to align the management of America’s public lands and waters with our nation’s climate, conservation, and clean energy goals.
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By Lacey Vilhauer
Ingredients:
1 whole lemon, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
¼ cup water
Directions:
Place the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Puree the strawberries in a food processor and add to the lemon mixture along with juice of one lemon and water. Taste and add more juice as desired.
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