Farm & Ranch
A Foal Born Into Fame
By Corsi Martin
It’s that time of year again. Tiny little hooves are hitting the ground all over America. Foaling season is an exciting, exhilarating and exhausting time for horse breeders all over the nation. For one family in particular, the arrival of a certain foal is more anticipated than usual.
Don and Craig Crumpler, own ers and operators of Crumpler Brothers Cutting Horses, are patiently awaiting the arrival of a foal that is by “Metallic Rebel” X “Junie Wood.” For those who do not know the sport of cutting, Metallic Rebel and Junie Wood have both had the well-deserved honor of being named Horse of the Year.
Metallic Rebel was named 2017 Horse of the Year, and Junie Wood was named 2014 Horse of the Year, shortly after her victory at the NCHA Futurity with Craig Crumpler.
What’s more, this will be the only 2018 foal to be a product of the two champions.
Junie Wood was born, raised, and trained on the Crumpler ranch, but was trained solely by Craig’s son, and talented trainer, Josh Crumpler. Josh trained horses at Crumpler Brothers for years, and now trains horses for Lowrance Cutting Horses. Claiming he knew that Junie Wood was bound for greatness at the early age of two, Josh still has a soft spot for the gifted mare.
To read more pick up a copy of the April 2018 issue. To subscribe 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 Hannah Claxton, Editor
As the sun rises each day, so do the dozens of mouths that Meghan McGovern is responsible for getting fed. Rather than the sounds of a rooster crowing, McGovern hears the bellows and bleats of a variety of exotic deer, the chortle of kangaroos, the grunts of water buffaloes, and the chirps of a lemur.
Nestled against the banks of the Red River, the Double M Ranch and Rescue, with its high game fences and deer sprinkling the landscape,s its in stark contrast to the surrounding ranches.
“Having deer is kind of like eating potato chips- you can never actually have just one,” said McGovern with a laugh.
McGovern has several herds to take care of- fallow deer, axis deer, water buffalo, goats, and bison. In smaller numbers, there’s also a few kangaroos, a lemur, a potbelly pig, a pair of zebras, a watusi, and a few horses.
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 Barry Whitworth, DVM, MPH
With the prolonged drought, most pastures in Oklahoma end up in poor condition. With the lack of available forage, animals may go in search of alternative foods.
If oak trees are in the pastures, acorns may be a favorite meal for some livestock in the fall. This may result in oak poisoning.
Oak leaves, twigs, buds, and acorns may be toxic to some animals when consumed.
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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