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Cody – George D. “Dee” Smith was born and raised in Cody, surrounded and influenced by the western culture in that community. “I was born here in Cody and graduated high school here in 1962,” Smith says. “Then, I went up to Montana State University (MSU) and studied architecture.” While he was at MSU, Smith began oil painting and discovered his passion for art. “It just bit,” he comments. “I’ve been painting every since.” Starting out Smith completed his degree and returned to Cody, where he worked as a practicing architect for six years with a partner in town. “In 1973, I quit architecture and went full-time into western art,” Smith notes. “I’ve been at it ever since. I’ve been oil painting for 50-some years.” Working artist As a budding artist, Smith says he was fortunate that several men who saw his work asked him to show in their gallery in the Southwest. “Today, I’m the oldest living artist showing in downtown Santa Fe, N.M.,” Smith notes. Smith adds that in his years as an artist, he has never approached a gallery about showing. Rather, galleries from across the country have sought his work out. “I’ve been with over 100 galleries in my life,” he explains. “I’m with seven now, and I’ve been with them for a while. I sell all of my work through galleries.” Creating western art Smith’s work consists of everything from small paintings to pieces as large as 40-inch by 60-inch pieces, all inspired by Cody, the West and life in the Absaroka Mountains. He is unique in that he doesn’t paint from a photo. Instead, he makes a point to not copy anything he sees in print. “Everything I paint is out of my head,” Smith explains. “I use photographs for figures and forms, but they are all original and straight from my mind. I don’t look at the photograph, paint and keep referencing the picture. I just paint.” In choosing his subjects, Smith says, “I don’t paint things I don’t know. I know what I’m painting because I’ve seen what I’m painting.” Multiple works When he is painting, Smith doesn’t work on just one piece at a time. Instead, he starts a number of paintings and works on them simultaneously. “I start a bunch at one time, and I don’t know what they are going to be until they turn into the final piece,” he says. “I’m working on 40 or 50 pieces right now.” Smith continues, “It is advantageous to be working on more than one painting because I can get tired of one. I set it aside and get working on another.” When he reaches a point that he gets frustrated or stuck with a painting, he moves on to another. “Oils are unique,” he says of his preferred medium. “They are wet

Cowboy artist - “Day’s End,” the work featured on the cover of this year’s Rocky Mountain Horse Edition, is just one example of George D. “Dee” Smith’s work. In his 50-plus year career, Smith has created hundreds of pieces. Courtesy photo

and don’t dry quickly. If the artist gets too much oil, then it turns to mud, and it’s hard to handle them.” “My greatest friend in oil painting is patience,” he adds. Though he is working on a number of pieces at once, Smith says his works are often completed in a fairly short time-frame. “Usually I finish all of the paintings I’m working on within a threemonth period, and I try to finish in June or July,” he says. It may take five or six months before Smith provides a piece to his galleries, but when he starts to finish one painting, many are completed in a hurry. The gift Smith says that, like athletic ability, musical talent or an aptitude for numbers, painting is something he has the talent for. He adds, “There are no secrets to being able to paint. It’s just something I can do. Other people can do other things, but I can paint.” “The objective is to love what you do, and I love painting,” he says. “I want to be happy and have fun when I paint.” To achieve that goal, Smith notes that he doesn’t do contract paintings because the pressure of a deadline and a set subject takes part of the joy out of the art.

Inspired by surroundings - George D. Smith notes that he only paints what he knows. After being surrounded by the Absaroka Mountains and western culture of Cody, Smith says western subjects are the most prevalent in his work. This painting is titled "Above the Timberline." George D. Smith oil painting

Passion for painting To make it in the art world, Smith mentions that it is necessary to be committed and to have a desire for competition. “As an artist, I’m my own boss,” he says. “I have to be motivated to be fired up and going everyday.” Because of his passion for painting, Smith often paints for 200 or 300 days without a day off, noting, “I love my work, and I love knowing that when I’m done at the end of the day, I’ve worked all day long.” Working forward Today, Smith works out of a studio next to his home in the Wapiti Valley west of Cody. “I’ve been married to a wonderful little girl from the Bitter Root Valley for almost 50 years,” he says of his wife Janice. “We’ve been in the Wapiti Valley for almost 50 years and loved every minute of it.” “I’ve had a lot of good horses in my life,” Smith continues. “I love horses, the mountains, my work and a good dog. Those are the things I love most.” After more than 50 years of painting, Smith comments, “I work as hard now at 72 as I did when I first started, and I can’t believe I still paint.” He also notes that he has been fortunate that his vision and health have allowed him to continue to paint. “I’ve been painting all my adult life,” Smith says, “and I’m going to continue painting until I die or until I can’t paint anymore. I know that I’ve left a fabulous legacy of what the West is here.” Find Smith’s work in a variety of galleries, including Big Horn Galleries in Cody and Tubac, Ariz., Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jackson Hole and Bozeman, Mont. and Joe Wade Fine Arts in Santa Fe, N.M., among others. Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

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Lovell – In north central Wyoming, Dryhead Ranch sits at the base of the Pryor Mountains and the southern end of the Crow Indian Reservation. There, Jess Hahn, her husband Jake, mother Jennifer Cerroni and grandmother Iris Bassett work to raise cattle and horses. “My grandpa started raising horses in the 1960s,” Jess says. “Grandpa always had a big interest in raising horses, and he finally got the chance to do his own thing.” Dryhead Ranch’s horse line started when Jess’s grandfather Joe Bassett bought Ricochet Bob, a My Dandy Bob grandson, in 1978. Ricochet Bob was the first papered stud that Bassett bred to and marked the beginning of their registered breeding operation. “Before Ricochet Bob, we just used grade studs and mares,” Jess says. “That was the beginning of registering all his horses with the American Quarter Horse Association.” “My grandpa started with one stud and a little bunch of mares,” she continues. “When Grandpa passed away in 2005, we were up to 100 head of mares and 10 or 11 studs.” “My husband Jake and I have been trying to keep what he started going,” she adds. Returning to the ranch In the fall of 2007, Jess says that she left the ranch for a few years with Jake. “We were still a big part of the horse aspect of the ranch when we were gone,” Jess says. “We rode colts and shod horses for a living, but not too long after we had our second daughter, we came back to the ranch.” On returning to the ranch, she comments that they were fortunate to run their own horses and start their own cowherd, as well. “It has been a very beneficial arrangement for all of us,” says Jess. Today Today, Dryhead Ranch runs a son of Gumbo Roany and a son of High Brow Hickory as their studs. Most of their mares have been home-raised. “Our son of High Brow Hickory was a stud in the belly of a mare we bought out of Texas,” Jess says. “He was one of the studs we had when my grandpa died in 2005.” Their son of Gumbo Roany is a five-year-old stud the family purchased as an outcross stud. “We bought him as an outcross to put some size on the cow-bred mares we raised,” she explains. “We needed some size, and it just so happens that he always produces a roan colt.” Ideal horses For Jess and Dryhead Ranch, the goal of their horse-breeding pro-

gram is a nice, functional ranch horse. “These horses already know how to handle themselves,” says Jess. “They know what wind is and how to cross water, and they know how to travel.” Their horses are born and raised in Montana on the Dryhead Ranch. They come to northern Wyoming during the winter. “They are all raised in big, rough country, and they often don’t see a human until they are weaned,” she explains, noting that they are trailed 50 miles in the spring and fall to winter pastures in Wyoming. “We are at the base of the Pryors between 4,700 and 5,000 feet. There are a lot of hills and a lot of country to cover.” While a good ranch horse is their goal, Jess also explains that they can be used anywhere. “It would be easy to take them and make performance horses, but we raise them to ride on the ranch,” Jess says. “In the last few years, we have bred to a running-bred stud in the hopes they might make roping horses or would be able to run barrels if someone wanted them to.” The horse bug “Once we started raising horses, it is like we caught a bug,” Jess says. “We got addicted, and we love to raise horses.” She also notes that because they enjoy raising horses, they sell their geldings and mares to the public. “We mostly raise these horses to ride for our pleasure, but we really enjoy having other people ride them, as well,” Jess comments. “Having other ranchers take and use our horses is not only what we are trying to accomplish, but it is good advertising. If the horses purchased by ranchers are good enough and the cowboys like them, they will take them to town to ranch rodeos or to rope on the weekends and let the horses speak for themselves. We like that people want to use our horses, and we sure try to keep them user friendly.” Dryhead Ranch prices and markets their horses for ranchers in the area to create an affordable product that works on the ranch. A look forward Though they have established a solid program, Jess says they will continue to work and develop their line. “We are always looking for another stud to add to our program to find a new corner on things,” she explains, “but the main thing is to be raising good horses that people can use.” “Our biggest goal is to breed good horses,” Jess says. Visit Dryhead Ranch online at dryheadranch.com. Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

Raised on the range - Dryhead Ranch raises their horses in Montana and Wyoming. The horses are trailed from summer pastures in Montana Wyoming to northern Wyoming for the winter. Courtesy photo Livestock Roundup

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Pinedale – “I am large-animal exclusive. If it has a hoof, I will work on it, but I primarily see horses and cattle,” notes Jared Sare of Western Skies Veterinary Services in Pinedale. After working for a number of years at a mixed animal practice in southcentral Oregon, Sare took advantage of an opportunity in Wyoming to run his own business. Variety Compared to his previous practice, Sare comments, “We have more ropers and barrel horses in Sublette County, and we also have outfitters with pack strings. I also work on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s (WGFD) draft horses, along with pleasure and ranch horses as well.” WGFD uses their teams of draft horses for wintertime feeding in the 11 elk feedgrounds around the Pinedale area. “There are still a few people here who actually feed their cattle with drafts as well,” he adds. Although most general care is similar to other horses, Sare appreciates working with the breed. “I enjoy the opportunity to work with more drafts. In a lot of places, there is not the same demand or use of them anymore,” he comments. Ranch and performance In Oregon, Sare worked mostly with horses from large ranches. “Here, I have the opportunity to work with cattle and more performance horses that are the next caliber beyond ranch horses,” he describes. Sare enjoys the variety he sees in performance and function, from backyard pets to rodeo and draft team horses. “I am a primarily ambulatory or mobile veterinarian. About 90 per-

cent of my work is done on the farm or ranch,” he comments. Sare also has the capability of taking care of animals that are occasionally hauled into his clinic. Horse seasons “In the spring, we do a lot of horse stuff,” Sare comments. “We do a lot of dentals, spring vaccines, cleaning and getting animals ready for the summer.” Many owners in the area go south for the winter, so business picks up in the warmer months when they return to Wyoming. “In the summertime, we also tend to see more injuries as the horses are being used more,” he adds. The fall is also a busy time for horse work, as animals are prepared for winter. “In the fall we also deal with packers, outfitters and guys going out for hunting season,” he says. Sare sees a variety of injuries in his practice, but the most common include wire cuts and lacerations from time in pastures and up in the mountains, as well as strained and torn tendons in performance horses. “We have common hoof injuries, founder issues and stone bruises. Abscesses and stone bruises are somewhat seasonal in the spring and fall with the changing of weather and conditions,” he explains. Other services Sare also works with ultrasound for pregnancy and reproduction work. “We do a little bit of reproduction work, and it is starting to build here,” he comments. Preventative medicine, emergencies and dental work are also part of his practice. “We do standard floats, but we also try to do a little more advanced and performance dentistry,” he explains. Among his areas of focus, Sare encourages good hoof care and vaccination programs. “I am a big advocate of working with the farrier and horseshoer and having a set program for hoof care,” he notes. “It can go a long way.” He is also an advocate of vaccination programs, noting that they should be tailored to animals’ needs. “Horses that are traveling or showing a lot tend to require more

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vaccines and more frequent boosters as well. We tweak the program to the horse’s situation and exposure risk to infection,” he explains. Tattoos Eye tattooing is also available at Western Skies Veterinary Services. Eye tattooing is a relatively new practice used for protecting animals from harmful UV rays. “Horses with skin around the eye that is non-pigmented are more prone to sunburn and sun irritation. Chronic exposure can lead to chronic weepy eye or eventually increase the likelihood of squamous cell carcinoma – skin cancer – around the eye,” Sare says. Tattooing dark ink into the non-pigmented skin protects against

harmful UV rays, especially at Pinedale’s high elevation. “Sun damage is definitely more pronounced here. We see a lot of those horses and the need to address the issue,” he adds. Sare’s clinic is one of the few veterinary practices currently set up for the procedure. “Tattooing is kind of a niche. There aren’t a lot of vets who do it,” he says. Western Skies Veterinary Service can be reached at 307-3673185. Natasha Wheeler is editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be contacted at natasha@wylr.net.

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Big Horn – “Don King Days was started to recapture the spirit and traditions of the Old West,” says Cecile Pattison. Pattison, Vicki Kane and Micah Olson organize Don King Days each year, and Pattison says she enjoys working the event. In 2015, Don King Days will celebrate its 27th year. The celebration is held on the Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend each year. “Held at the foot of the Big Horns on the beautiful Big Horn Equestrian Center, Don King Days is one equestrian event that will have folks coming back for more – hopefully for many more exciting years,” says Pattison. History “Don King Days has been a Labor Day weekend staple on the Sheridan calendar since 1998,” says Tom Ringley on the event’s website. “That’s when a local group of ranchers and ropers decided to organize an event to celebrate the equestrian traditions and heritage of the Sheridan area.” In looking to name the event, Ringley explains that the organizers looked toward a man who was respected and admired for his work as a cowboy, horse trainer, world-renowned saddle, rope and toolmaker – Don King. “Not only did Don King lend his name to the celebration, he graced it with his humble presence for 18 years and embraced every minute of it,” Ringley adds. The event continues its tradition of highlighting classic equestrian events from the area. Polo As a staple of Don King Days, polo is one of the highlighted sports. Polo is a large part of the Sheridan and Big Horn culture and draws competitors and spectators from around the world.

“Polo is something that has been a part of the Big Horn area for a long time. It started in the late 1800s and is part of our history,” Pattison explains. “Don King Days holds the largest polo tournament of the Big Horn Polo Club’s summer season, with two of the final polo cups scheduled.” The Henry Burgess Memorial Cup is held on Sunday of the event, followed by the Don King Days Cup on Monday. Roping Steer roping also comes to Don King Days, where the Wyoming Steer Roping Finals are held. “Up to 35 steer ropers vie for the average title, which is tallied by taking the total time after roping five head of steers,” explains Pattison. “The cowboy with the lowest total time is considered the coveted Don King Days winner.” She continues, “Steer roping recreates what a cowboy sometimes needs to do when doctoring cattle on the open range.” Bronc riding “Bronc riding at Don King Days is a truly unique event,” Pattison mentions. Rather than a typical rodeo-style bronc riding event, Don

Steer roping - Don King Days hosts the Wyoming Steer Roping Finals, where 35 steer ropers vie for the fastest time on five head. Courtesy photo

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King Days celebrates bronc riding in a fashion that is more reminiscent of the Old West. “The bronc is saddled and blindfolded, then snubbed up to a pick-up man’s horse,” Pattison explains. “The cowboy, riding double behind the other pick-up man, eases himself onto the waiting bronc.” After getting himself set, the blindfold is taken off, and the bronc is released. “Since there are no fences, the action can get real close – often into the crowd or out into the parking lot,” she says. Blacksmithing For the third year in 2015, Don King Days will also host the World Championship Blacksmith’s Horseshoeing Contest. During the contest, hot-iron craftsmen compete to create the best horseshoes and place them on a horse’s feet in a timely manner.

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“The contest is held Sept. 5-7,” Pattison says. “It is a lot of fun.” With over 1,000 spectators expected during the weekend, Pattison mentions that Don King Days brings a lot of fun, coupled with the western traditions that are held dear in Sheridan. 2015 For the 2015 event, Don King Days will be held on Sept. 6-7. Admission is $10 per person each day. “Although there are bigger, more prestigious celebrations and equestrian events out West, few can rival Don King Days for variety and entertainment,” Pattison comments. “This event truly recaptures the spirit and traditions of the West and the open-air, unconfined and unhurried atmosphere of rodeos past.” For more information, visit donkingdays.com. Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

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Gillette – With a lifetime around horses and a passion for raising quality animals, Kathy Morales and her husband Chris started Double Hook Ranch 10 years ago to accomplish their goals. “We don’t have cows, and we don’t have sheep,” Morales says. “We just raise horses, and we are trying to provide a nice, honest, safe, well-bred, all-around horse.” To Morales, it seems that more and more often, ranchers are opting for mechanical means of transportation, like motorcycles or four-wheelers instead of a good ranch horse, but she wants to keep the horse industry alive. “We have been around horses all of our lives and have been breeding horses for over 10 years,” the couple says. “Over the last 10 years, we have strived to perfect our breeding program, and we believe we have done just that.” They continue, “We have more to offer than just horses. We offer the community not cheap horses but good, all-around horses.” Getting started As they got started 10 years ago, Morales notes that they searched for the right stud to start the ranch. “We went through a couple of studs until we finally got Junior,” Morales says. “He is a short, stocky little horse, and he has a lot of heart and a lot of go.” Junior, who is registered as Raya Bueno Lena, has a big heart and is an important part of the operation, she says. “We’ve had Junior since he was seven months old,” she continues. “He is a cutting-bred horse, and we sent him off to a reiner for training. Junior is a great-grandson of Poco Bueno, and he is a foundation stud.” Junior is also a Cool Little Lena grandson. Cool Little Lena’s dam was Freckles Memory. For the first few years, Morales says that she took Junior everywhere to expose him to as many different things as she could in an attempt to make him “bomb-proof.”

She adds, “It took a lot of hours, patience, love, understanding and discipline to get him there.” “Junior probably isn’t going to be the only stud we have throughout our duration of breeding, but he is our start,” Morales notes. Working slowly Morales explains that when they started, they decided to start slow. “We don’t do anything fancy,” she says. “We have 120 acres in the middle of nowhere, and we have slowly picked up good mares here and there.” “We are finally getting to the point where we are really happy with the horses we are producing,” Morales adds. “We have some great mares and a great stallion.” Morales notes that getting into the breeding industry takes an extensive amount of time, mentioning that it takes at least two years after a horse is born – and three years from breeding – to see results. “We are seeing the results of our hard work begin to pay off,” she says. Breeding strategy “Our goal is just to breed nice horses,” Morales says. “We are a small family operation focused on quality – not quantity,” she adds. “We want to see our horses out there with people using them. When we put our brand on a horse, it means a lot to us.” While they focus on breeding mind, conformation and agility into their horses, Morales notes that disposition is the most important aspect they focus on. “Disposition is what makes people like riding horses,” she adds. “If it has a good disposition, the horse will get ridden, instead of just being a pasture ornament.” “I hope that by the time we are 65 or 70 we have a line of nice horses,” Morales comments. “Whether it is for performance or pleasure, we want to breed a good all-around horse.” Finding the right horse In addition to breeding a good horse, Morales says she works hard to match potential buyers with a horse that is right for them. “When someone comes to our ranch looking for a horse, we want one that will work for them,” she explains. “If I don’t think a horse is quite right for someone, I’ll tell them. It is hard, but I think people appreciate it.” In addition, Double Hook allows people who look to purchase a horse the chance to ride it and make sure it will work for them at their place. Ranch horses - Double Hook Ranch raises horses with an emphasis on a good ranch horse with an agreeable disposition. They strive to find the right horses for their customers. Courtesy photo

Horse shows - Kathy Morales emphasizes that Double Hook Ranch horses are good all-around animals. She and her husband Chris take their horses to shows around the region to prove their ability to compete in working ranch horse events. Courtesy photo

Challenges “It isn’t easy, and we’ve struggled,” Morales continues on starting out. “My husband is the main provider, but sometimes after a 12-hour shift at work, he comes home, looks across the pasture and realizes it is all worth it.” Because of a health condition, Morales stays at home and works with the horses and around the house. “My disability means a lot of my independence has been taken away,” she says, explaining that her seizures mean she can’t always ride. “Getting out and working with colts helps keep me going. Horses are very therapeutic.” Morales works on a daily basis to train the horses and prepare them for their future. “I stay home and do everything I can,” she comments. “I work with the babies, and I get them going.” She also works to develop exposure for Double Hook Ranch by

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attending horse shows and participating in working cow horse classes with Junior. Family The Morales’ have raised four children – two boys and two girls, all of whom are still in Wyoming, with the exception of one daughter in the military. Their children have been very involved in the operation for many years. “We worked hard to instill a love of agriculture in our kids,” she says. “Our kids still come out and help when they can, and they bring our grandkids out to teach them about horses.” “Agriculture is so important to our future and to the future of the horse industry,” she continues. “We are trying to keep our children and grandchildren involved in the horse industry and in agriculture overall.” Visit Double Hook Ranch online at doublehookranch.com. Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

Guernsey – “My original idea was to build good working cowboy gear,” says Wes Reyher, owner of Big Lonely Saddlery. “That is what I really want to do.” After finding a good location in Guernsey, Reyher opened up shop and began creating leather projects for patrons ranging from horsemen and ranchers to rodeo cowboys and hunters. Getting started Reyher has owned his shop now for about two years, creating a wide variety of custom works. “I dabbled in leatherwork when I was in high school, like a lot of kids,” he comments. He really got started professionally working at a saddle shop in Oklahoma, where he learned the artistry of his craft. “I started getting into it and learning all of the different things we can do in about 2003,” he notes. Prior to that, he lived in Wyoming working for the BLM. “I worked at the BLM catching wild horses in Rock Springs,” he explains. Reyher has completed multiple combat tours with the U.S. Army, and he spent time working on various ranches from Montana to Texas, including the Padlock Ranch north of Sheridan. Opening up shop “I got back from my last tour in late 2012 and decided that I wanted to have my own saddle shop,” he says. Reyher named his shop in honor of the time he spent working on ranches across the West. “Cowboys would refer to being out on the ranch or at some remote cow camp as being out on the ‘Big Lonely.’ The ‘Big Lonely’ can be anywhere cows and horses outnumber people or the closest town is miles and miles away,” he explains.

Custom work - Big Lonely Saddlery in Guernsey creates custom works of leather, ranging from belts and cowboy cuffs to horse tack and saddles. Courtesy photo 24

Catering to cowboys - Inspired by “The Big Lonely,” anywhere that cows or horses outnumber people, Wes Reyher caters to the cowboys of the West. Courtesy photo

Full-time When he first started the business, Reyher worked full-time at Cowboy Youth Challenge, but now he is a full-time student. “I am finishing my farm and ranch management degree,” he comments. At the same time, he is running a full-time business. Big Lonely Saddlery is open five days a week and by appointment on weekends. “There are not a lot of saddle makers or custom leather workers in Guernsey. To the east, Gering, Neb. has the closest full-time shop that I am aware of,” he says. Working with leather “I do a lot of repairs, custom gun holders and belts. Of course, I also make horse tack and custom saddles,” Reyher says. Reyher’s wife Cricket has also helped design and create a series of “cowboy bling” that is sold in the shop. “Right now, we do a lot of gun holsters and gun leathers, but our projects bounce back and forth,” he says. Variety Reyher enjoys the variety of projects that come into his shop. “I am always working on something different here. People bring in things I have never built before, and I have to design it in my head, get it down on paper and then transfer it to a piece of leather,” he explains. For example, he recently finished a client’s sword scabbard. “It will probably be my last, but it was definitely my first, and it was a little challenging,” he comments. Two custom shoulder holsters also recently left the shop and are being shipped to a client in Minnesota. “I have a whole bunch of holsters to get done right now,” he notes. “I also have a few pairs of custom chaps that I am working on, and I have two custom saddles in the works. Those are probably my favorite projects in the shop right now.” Horse tack Saddles fill up Big Lonely Saddlery for tune-ups in springtime as people get ready for brandings and summer riding. “Projects are variable right now, and I am rolling with the punches to see what happens,” he adds. Saddles, hobbles, headstalls, reins and other tack are usually what Reyher enjoys building most. “I built some cowboy cuffs a little while back that I was pretty proud of,” he notes. The cuffs were adorned with intricate carving. Wyoming Livestock Roundup

“One area where I am really growing right now is in working on my floral carving and tooling,” he says. Photo galleries featuring Reyher’s work can be found on the company website, illustrating the range of leatherwork created at Big Lonely Saddlery. “I don’t have a link to buy anything directly from the site yet, but I do get phone calls from all over the country,” he explains. Reyher has done work for clients in Idaho, Missouri and Wyoming. “Most of the work is fairly local, probably within 60 miles or so

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around Guernsey,” he adds. Outside of the shop Reyher owns property north of town and looks forward to building his home there. “We are running a few cattle and some horses,” he says. “It’s home. I think I’ll stay.” Visit biglonelysaddlery.com for more information on Reyher and his business. Natasha Wheeler is editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be contacted at natasha@wylr.net.

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Torrington – Stan Todorovich has been around Morgan horses his entire life. “I have been riding Morgan horses from the time I was in high school working on trail crews with the Forest Service,” says Todorovich. Todorovich was also acquainted with Ramul Dvarishkis – a leader in the Wyoming Morgan breed from Hamilton Dome – early in his life. Dvarishkis started the Wyoming Morgan Association and raised a number of influential Morgan studs. “I’ve known Ramul since I was a kid,” Todorovich says. “When I returned from the Vietnam War, he offered me a job on his ranch. He called me two days after I got home.” Todorovich immediately accepted and began working with the Morgan horses, both in the fall for hunting season and with cattle work. “I spent about 45 years running back and forth between other jobs and Ramul’s place,” he adds. “Even though I had other jobs, I made sure I was there to help him.” Working for Dvarishkis started Todorovich’s passion for Morgan horses. Inheriting the line Dvarishkis passed away at the age of 95, leaving his Morgan bloodlines in limbo. After Ramul’s passing, Todorovich explains that Ramul’s daughter Alice was set to continue her father’s breeding traditions. However, a short one year later, Alice passed unexpectedly. “At the time, Ramul’s personal riding mare, Rosie, was pregnant with a stud,” he says. “Ramul’s widow Jessie and Alice’s husband Gary Kellogg sold me Rosie and the colt.” At the same time, the Dvarishkis family also gave Todorovich the Ramul prefix to perpetuate the line. “Jessie wanted to know that the bloodline would stay alive using the Ramul prefix,” he adds. Rosie and her colt were moved to Torrington two weeks later, and Todorovich named the colt Ramul’s Twister.

“Today, he is eight years old,” Todorovich says. “Rosie is 23, and she is retired, but she gave us six good studs.” Rosie never produced a filly, meaning her bloodline has ended. “Rosie had her last colt when she was 20 years old,” he comments. “After that colt, we retired Rosie.” “People all over the world have Dvarishkis blood, but no one has Rosie’s bloodline,” he continues. Todorovich continues to raise Morgans at his operation today under the name 777 Morgans with the goal of carrying on Ramul’s legacy. Progeny Though Ramul blood circles the globe, Todorovich mentions that Rosie’s line is something special. “Ramul’s horses are foundation-bred, as are mine,” he says. “Ramul furnished this nation with some of the finest Morgans in western history.” Though Ramul’s record for producing Morgans is impressive, Todorovich says Rosie is a special hallmark of his career. “Ramul always rode studs or geldings,” he explains. “Rosie is the only mare he ever rode, and it took him 75 years to find the right mare.” Rosie’s first son – Trailhead Tucson – started Todorovich’s breeding endeavors. “The reason I raise the Morgans I do is because I can raise them better than trying to go out and buy them,” Todorovich says. “I carried on the Ramul prefix for many years because it is a big part of western Morgan horse history.” Morgan benefits Todorovich says he will always ride Morgan horses for several reasons. “Morgans are tough,” he emphasizes. “In the West, pastures are huge, and there is a lot of land. I can ride the same Morgan horse for a week.” Compared to other breeds, Todorovich says Morgans have greater endurance and an increased ability to cover ground.

On the trail - Because of their endurance and go, Stan Todorovich of 777 Morgans continues to ride Morgan horses. Even on extended trips, Todorovich mentions that they are capable of withstanding the journey. Here, Todorovich stands with Ramuls Tucson, Pure Country Jackpot and King on a trip on the Wind River Trail in the Washakie wilderness. Wyoming Livestock Roundup Courtesy photo

“They are tough and can go all day long,” he says. At the same time, Todorovich calls Morgans a “people breed.” “They are smart, and they are very loyal,” he says. “There are outlaws no matter what breed we look at, but Morgans are people horses.” He notes that Morgans are gentle and can carry anyone from a young, inexperienced child to an experienced rider. “When I ride a Morgan, I tell people I’m riding a whole horse,” Todorovich adds. Riding for life “Ramul and I took our last pack trip together when he was 93 years old,” Todorovich fondly remembers. “I respect Ramul tremendously. I took on his breeding lines as a tribute to him. I kept the line alive because he was a special man.” Though he doesn’t plan to continue breeding horses, ending his Ramul bloodlines by gelding his final stud on April 24, Todor-

ovich says he will continue to promote the Morgan breed and continue riding. Todorovich comments, “I’m 66 years old, but I plan on still riding Morgans when I’m 95.” This year, he also has three trail rides planned. Each year he returns to the area he grew up, outside of Hamilton Dome, to guide riders in the mountains he has worked in since his youth and the same places he rode with Dvarishkis. “I did the best I could with the bloodlines I had,” he says of his breeding experience. “We only had one mare, and that was Rosie.” Todorovich comments, “There are a lot of people with Dvarishkis blood. Mine is special because it came directly from Ramul, and I took care of it.” Visit 777 Morgans at 777morgans.com. Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

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Pine Ridge, Neb. – Homesteaded in 1887, Our Heritage Guest Ranch in Pine Ridge, Neb. passed from Jean Norman’s great-grandparents through the generations to her. Jean’s father ran Thoroughbred horses, and at one time, the ranch housed 68 head. Today, they continue utilizing horses, through a guest ranch operation. “I use natural horsemanship to teach people about their relationships with horses. As they learn about their relationship with horses, they learn about their own personality traits,” Norman says. Ranch focus Guests are invited year-round to experience working with nature on a ranch. “Understanding that we are stewards of the land is extremely important to me,” she comments. Norman wants guests to understand that ranching is not about using animals but about sacrificing to care for and protect them. “I really like to invite people to come and learn about calving and have them see the miracle of life in the spring as young livestock enter the world,” she explains. Horsemanship Before visitors arrive, Norman speaks with them over the phone to understand what they expect to gain from their experience on the ranch. When they arrive, she matches each individual with the horse she believes will be the best fit. “In the animals that I work with, I look for certain personality types for our natural horsemanship training,” she explains. “I need horses that will mirror an individual’s personality and be kind about how they respond to the potential riders.”

When guests arrive, training starts on the ground in the corral, so any potential fears and frustrations can be resolved before they are seated on top of horses. “Once we discuss our inner emotions, a lot of things start to happen for people. I don’t get intrusive, but I help them discover how to see beyond their fears or moments of frustration,” explains Norman. Safety is a top priority for the ranch, and learning to stay calm is safer for both horses and riders. “In the process of learning, we learn about our own personalities because we have to triumph over our own circumstances,” she adds. Once guests are comfortable with the horses, they are invited to ride out with the cattle and participate in other daily activities. “We don’t do the head-to-tail thing,” she adds. Guests The guest ranch piece of the operation officially began in 1999 when the family decided to open a bed and breakfast, although Norman recognizes that even since the ranch’s beginning, her family has always been very hospitable. “We discovered that a bed and breakfast wasn’t the description that people wanted when they came to stay,” Norman comments. Visitors were more interested in tagging along on chores and learning about what kinds of things happen on a ranch. “We came up with a guest ranch concept, and it is still evolving. Guests don’t want to just be dudes and sit on horseback following us around. They really look for deeper knowledge,” describes Norman. Meanwhile, Our Heritage Guest Ranch also strives to incorporate other aspects of the surrounding area. “We have fossil hunting because we are a fossil-rich area, which is part of a 30 million-year-old geological history,” she notes. “We are along something called the Fossil Freeway, which runs from Rapid City, S.D. to Kimble, Neb.” Health A guest’s experience at the ranch also explores aspects of natural health that Norman’s family has become involved in over the years, trying to overcome various and difficult-to-diagnose diseases, such as Lupus and colitis. “The health aspect is just sharing what our successes have been.

Stunning landscapes - Our Heritage Guest Ranch rests along a rich geological vein, inspiring many guests to hunt for their own fossils while visiting the ranch. Courtesy photo 34

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I have worked with herbs, essential oils and different therapies,” she explains. Being located over an hour away from any medical or veterinary services has also contributed to the holistic approach that Norman uses. “I work with things as naturally as possible, but when we need to, we go to the doctor like anyone else would,” she adds. The various activities on the ranch attract a wide array of guests, from doctors and lawyers to people who were once a part of agriculture and miss being involved in the land. “‘Best of America by Horseback’ came several years ago, and I think we might have a reunion with some of them soon,” Norman says. Accommodations “We have a very good facility for horses, and people come to ride and enjoy everything,” Norman remarks. “Guests can bring their horses. They either stay in one of our apartments in the barn or in our fully-equipped bed and breakfast house.” Visitors can also bring their own trailers to visit the ranch and explore the area. “We are only two hours away from the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, and we are only an hour-and-a-half from Chimney Rock and Scott’s Bluff,” she adds. There is rich Native American history in the area, and the ranch itself is a national, natural landmark. “We have a little something for anyone. Anyone who is interested in history or nature or who just wants to be with family can find it here,” Norman says. Learn more about Our Heritage Guest Ranch at vacation-ranch. com. Natasha Wheeler is editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be contacted at natasha@wylr.net.

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Powell – The Wyoming Desperados Mounted Shooters is a group of horsemen and women dedicated to the sport of mounted shooting. In their fourth year, membership of the organization has grown and includes folks from across the Big Horn Basin and the region. Nicole “Scooter” Singbeil, vice president of the Wyoming Desperados Mounted Shooters, has been involved in the sport for 13 years. “When I moved to Wyoming, I met a gentleman named Albert Kukuchka who had been shooting for five years. We got together and started the Wyoming Desperados Mounted Shooters along with Jason Thomas, who was new to the sport,” Singbeil explains. “We started our club in 2012, and we’ve been going big guns ever since.” Kukuchka is president of the organization today. History of the sport “Mounted shooting is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports today,” Singbeil says. The sport was born in the late 1990s in Arizona, fostered by the vision of a man named Jim Rodgers. “Jim started the first club, and today he is chairman of the board of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association,” Singbeil explains. Shooting events “Think of mounted shooting as barrel racing while shooting balloons,” says Singbeil. At each shooting event sponsored by the Wyoming Desperados, there are four to six runs, or stages, held each day. “It depends on how much time we have and our itinerary as to how many stages we have,” Singbeil explains. “Everyone does each run.” The morning of the event, patterns for each run are randomly

Mounted shooting - With a focus on horsemanship, mounted shooting requires dexterity and skill. Mark Urlacher of Powell races back down 38 the arena in the second half of his run at a recent event. Courtesy photo.

drawn from a pattern in the organization’s handbook. No one knows what the patterns will be until the morning of the event. “Then, each pattern is set up in the arena,” Singbeil says. “Patterns include five targets, which are cones with a pole and a white balloon on top. The white balloons are dispersed randomly throughout the arena.” In each run, the contestant must ride through the arena, shooting the random white balloons as quickly as they can with their first pistol. They then holster their first pistol, draw the second, round a barrel at the end of the arena and shoot five balloons in a row to the finish line. “The gun change is huge,” Singbeil says. “It is challenging to put a gun in a holster and draw another gun without looking at it. The gun change can make or break a run.” A rifle and shotgun class are also offered if there is enough interest. Shooters utilize black powder ammunition that is certified by professionals to travel no more than 20 feet, which makes the event safe for spectators. There are divisions for all levels of competitors – from children, who shoot cap guns, and novices to seniors and professionals. Horsemanship Most importantly in mounted shooting, Singbeil mentions that the sport emphasizes horsemanship. “The horsemanship involved is crazy,” she explains. “There are 50 different patterns, and four to six patterns are drawn at each event. We never know which pattern will come up.” As a result, horses can’t be trained in a pattern. Rather, they must be trained to respond to the rider’s cues. “Our horses have to figure out the pattern on the fly,” Singbeil continues. “They have to be extremely broke and able to be ridden one-handed. These horses are incredible.”

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Singbeil emphasizes, “Mounted shooting horses are some of the best, smartest and handiest athletes out there. They have a different job every run.” As a result, Singbeil says the horses are excited and ready to work at every shoot. Organizational values The Wyoming Desperados are more than just an organized group who ride and shoot together. “Mounted shooting is a very family-oriented sport,” says Singbeil. “It is not uncommon to see three generations competing at an event.” At the same time, the Wyoming Desperados emphasize patriotism and traditional values while also teaching safe handling of firearms. “We promote responsibility, sportsmanship, horsemanship and what it means to be a part of a team,” she adds. Community focused Each year, the Wyoming Desperados hold several shooting events, but Singbeil adds, “We try to be bigger than just mounted shooting.” “We do parades, and we have done demonstrations at the Cody Nite Rodeo and other rodeos throughout the Big Horn Basin,” she explains. They also hold at least one shooting event for charity each year. “Last year we raised money for the Park County Boys and Girls Club,” Singbeil says. “That was huge. It was amazing, and we’re looking forward to this year’s charity shoot in August.” This year, they will ride again for the Park County Boys and Girls Club. They are also doing a charity ride for Cowboys and Canines. Local groups like 4-H, baseball teams and local vendors are hired to help run events. “I love this sport so much,” Singbeil says. “I’m always trying to promote it. We are excited about the future of mounted shooting.” Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

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Registration for vendors, exhibitors and demonstrations Parade Registration (North end of Horse-Fest Grounds) Exhibits of Horse Drawn Machinery & Equipment Food and Craft Vendors Pictoral Stamp cancellation (Sponsored by US Postal Service) Parade - One of a kind parade featuring horses and horse-drawn equipment, wagons and buggies (No candy or objects thrown) 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jumpers, Face Painting by Judy “Buttons” Fried and Rocky Top Petting Zoo 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register for two bikes to be given away (12 and under. Must be present to win) 12 - 4 p.m. Musical Entertainment (In the red barn) Following the parade Pie Social (Immanuel Church of Taylor) (While supplies last) 1 p.m. Kids Dummy Roping 1 p.m. North Arena - Joe Fritz Training Seminar 2 p.m. Demonstrations (Mowing, haying, and cultivating) 3 p.m. Drawing for Bikes (Child must be present to win) 7 p.m. Comedian and Magician Show at Taylor Richardson Elementary 9 p.m. Street Dance featuring Blue Ribbon Band 7 a.m. -12 p.m. 10 a.m.

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Proceeds go toward land improvements and community projects. Taylor Horse Fest will be hosting comedian and magician David Harris! Saturday, July 25th at 7 p.m. Taylor Richardson Elementary School Adult $10 • 6-12 years $5 • 5 and under Free

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Sublette County – Designed to promote self-esteem, self-confidence, physical independence and social interaction through equine-related activities, M.E.S.A. (Mind, Energy, Spirit, Attitude) Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. in Sublette County is a non-profit organization dedicated to individuals who face daily challenges. Riding program “We have children with cognitive and physical disabilities, emotional and behavioral issues and at-risk children in our program,” notes M.E.S.A. Executive Director Carla Sullivan. There are currently 35 children in the riding program, which is in its fourth season. “In January 2012 we officially became a non-profit, and we started our first lessons that following June,” says Sullivan. Before M.E.S.A. was created in Sublette County, many children traveled to Jackson Hole for a similar program. New endeavor “Neal Stelting, who is now the chairman of our board, wanted to know if there was a need in our community for a therapeutic riding program. He has friends who volunteer in the Jackson Hole program and knew of people traveling there from Sublette County,” she explains. A group of equine people in the area responded to Stelting and agreed that it would be valuable. “It is a big burden for families to have to drive 100 miles for therapeutic riding,” she states. Eventually, the program hopes to grow large enough to offer adult programs as well. “We see a growing need in this area,” Sullivan says. Volunteers The program currently has two certified instructors and approximately 40 trained volunteers. Sullivan and instructor Kailey Barlow are certified through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horses (P.A.T.H.). “M.E.S.A. is a P.A.T.H. Center member as well. We abide by the procedures and standards of the P.A.T.H. organization to ensure the safety for everybody and for the horses,” Sullivan explains.

Program participants can be nominated by counselors, teachers, therapists or doctors, and most of them are referred to the program through the school district. Volunteer leaders “A lot of our teachers, especially in Sublette County School District Number Nine, are volunteers. It’s really neat because they either have a special education or teaching background,” Sullivan explains. Several teen volunteers also work with the program. “They are a great asset to the program, and the younger riders really look up to them. This is a great mentor program and a good way for teens to get credit for community service,” she says. Volunteers are an essential part of M.E.S.A.’s operation, as some children may require up to three supporting adults at one time. “We have a handful of volunteers who spend the bulk of the day with us, and it means a lot. The kids enjoy it, and it is really helpful to the program,” she continues. Program participants Riders participate in the program from spring through the fall, either in Pinedale or Big Piney. “Right now, we don’t have a facility to call our own. We are a mobile unit, and we were fortunate to have a horse trailer that was donated to us so we can take all of our horses and equipment to our locations,” Sullivan states. Riders in Pinedale meet one day a week at the public rodeo grounds, and riders in Big Piney meet one day a week at the county fairgrounds. “We are working on getting another horse trailer, so we can operate two days a week in each of those communities because we have grown to the point where we can’t do it all in one day,” she continues. Community support Currently, children ride free of charge thanks to community donations. “We have been very lucky. The county helped us in the beginning. Our Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) program has been super generous to help provide for lessons, and everything Working together - Teen volunteers are an important part of the mentorship that takes place at M.E.S.A. Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. Courtesy photo

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Opportunities for growth - The M.E.S.A. program provides an opportunity for children who face challenges in their lives to build self-esteem, self-confidence, physical independence and social interaction.

else comes from private donors,” describes Sullivan. Two major fundraisers are also held annually, along with other minor events throughout the year. “We have our M.E.S.A. horse show coming up where the kids get to ride in their own show, and it’s a really big highlight,” she comments. Children raise pledge money to participate in the show, and other sponsors are invited to support the event. Guest of honor The July 2015 guest of honor and judge for their horse show is Amberley Snyder.

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“We are very excited to have her come,” states Sullivan. Snyder will give a demonstration, and participants will get to meet her at this summer’s event. “In the fall, we have a poker ride as well,” she adds. Each year, the ride is held in a different location, and participants earn raffle tickets at each stop before meeting up for a barbeque at the end of the ride. “Sometimes it’s up in the forest or on public land, and we find a lodge to host the ride,” she notes. This year’s poker ride will be held on Sept. 13 at the Boy Scout Camp at New Fork Lake. “The horse show is probably the highlight for our children, and the poker ride is a lot of fun for our community members,” says Sullivan. Horses Many of the horses used by M.E.S.A. are also a result of generous community members. “Originally, a lot of the horses were mine,” notes Sullivan. “We have a lot of local people and local ranchers who have old show or ranch horses or other retired horses that they donate to our program.” Some horses are borrowed part-time for the season, and others are donated outright. Although the program uses some older horses, Sullivan notes, “We work hard trying to make this a really good last career for some of these horses that otherwise wouldn’t have a job.” Learn more about M.E.S.A. at mesarides.org. Natasha Wheeler is editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be contacted at natasha@wylr.net.

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Douglas – A trip to Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) turned into a lucrative side business for a Douglas woman. Today, Jodi Neverve crafts one-of-a-kind belt buckles that catch everyone’s eye. Neverve first got the idea for the buckles when she stopped at a belt buckle display at CFD. An Arizona vendor brought a few of her stone-designed buckles to the event, and Neverve was so smitten with them, she purchased two to take home. “I had never worn belt buckles before I went to CFD two years ago,” she explains. “After I purchased those two buckles, I thought to myself that I could make something like that.” Delving into craftsmanship In the days that followed, Neverve started looking at what she could or couldn’t do and how she could acquire the stones she needed to make the buckles. “I found an online distributor to purchase the buckle blanks from, and then I started practicing,” she says. “I made some for myself and my sister. I kept practicing until I found a method that worked. I started making buckles to sell about a year and a half ago.” The craftsman owns and operates the Douglas KOA campground, which has a small gift shop. The buckles have become a popular gift item for travelers, Neverve says. In addition, she travels to some craft fairs. She would like to set up a display at rodeos but finds that they interfere with her busiest time at the campground. Neverve calls her belt buckle business Bella Buckles, which means beautiful in Italian. It was the name of one of her much-loved Golden Retrievers, who passed away in November 2009. To honor her pet, all of her buckles are signed on the back with “BB.” Unique jewelry The buckles are one-of-a-kind, and Neverve has yet to make any two alike. “I purchase the stones from sellers who sell them as genuine and natural stones. I only have one stone I use that is man-made,” she explains. She also uses new ornaments and vintage brooches that are preowned but in good condition. Most are from the 50s, 60s and 70s, she says. The buckles vary in size and in materials. “The price of the buckle can be a reflection of the maker of the brooch, with higher prices for Monet, Trifiari, BSK and Bomae, as well as the type of stone,” she explains. Custom work Many of the buckles are custom orders. “I have military men who give me their hat or lapel pins to be made into belt buckles,” Neverve explains. “Recently, I even had someone give me a rattlesnake button to make into a buckle.” That buckle has been the most fragile and the most challenging buckle she has made to date. “The button was so fragile, I had to build the stone up to the layer of the button and then lacquer it heavily to strengthen it,” she explained.

Bella Buckles - Artist Jodi Neverve poses with a wide variety of her belt buckle creations. Neverve began making belt buckles several years ago, naming her business after the Italian word for “beautiful.” Gayle Smith photo

“It was still fragile when I finished it, so I am not sure how well it will hold up.” Some of the most popular buckles Neverve makes are dog buckles. “A lot of women want buckles that are the breed of their dog.” Crosses, horseshoes and horse heads are also big sellers. Making buckles Depending upon the intricacy of the design, Neverve can typically finish a buckle in about three or four hours. “It takes a while because I make several layers of stones. It takes each layer some time to dry. I think the layers make the buckle more durable. They may lose a stone or two, but it will hardly be noticeable because there are so many layers. I just remind my customers they are not work belt buckles.” Some of the belt buckles are more fragile than others because the ornament she uses may stick out. “If a customer buys one of the more fragile belt buckles, I tell them to wear it to church, not to work in or ride horses,” she says. Creating for a cause Neverve also makes cancer-awareness buckles to show her support of the cause. “If a customer buys one of these buckles, I donate $10 to the National Cancer Foundation,” she says. “I also donate $10 to a humane society of the customer’s choice if they purchase a dog or a cat buckle.” Last year, Neverve became involved in a non-profit organization called Colton’s Carnival, which honors a four-year-old who had cancer but is now in remission. A benefit for Colton was hosted at the campground to raise money to help his family pay some of their medical bills. “We were going to do it again this year, but we didn’t get an applicant,” she says. “We are planning to re-advertise and hope for an applicant in 2016. We want to keep this program going because it is a cause I truly believe in,” she notes. To see the complete inventory of Bella Buckles, check out douglaskoa.com. Neverve can be reached at 800-562-2469. Gayle Smith is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at roundup@wylr.net. Wyoming Livestock Roundup

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What started as a ranch sale hosted by Art and Rita McDonald grew into the Sugar Bars Legacy Sale 13 years ago, and today, the Sugar Bars Legacy Sale Association has continued the tradition. Art and Rita’s sale expanded until the couple invited some young people in to help with the sale, forming the Sugar Bars Legacy Sale Assocation. “The Sugar Bars Legacy Sale Association will be hosting the 13th annual sale this year,” says Association President LeRoy Wetz. “It includes an exciting variety of outstanding Sugar Barsbred horses.” “It has worked out very well, and we have a good group of people,” Wetz says, noting that the Association includes members from around the region. Sugar Bars Legacy Sale Association members include LeRoy and Shirley Wetz of Vale, S.D., Vern and Laurie Ward of Fruitdale, S.D., Sheri Woodworth of Alliance, Neb., Art, Rita and Karla McDonald of Lame Deer, Mont. and Eric and Nancy Nixon of Hemmingford, Neb. “The Sugar Bars Legacy Sale includes horses that will meet the needs of those interested in halter, performance, ranch or those looking to take home a well-bred broodmare,” says the Association. Inside the sale Each year, the Sugar Bars Legacy Sale is held on the third Sunday of September in Sheridan. “We concentrate on colts and yearlings,” Wetz explains of the sale. “The foals, yearlings and brood mares have to be sixth generation Sugar Bars bred.” All foals sold in the sale are eligible for the yearling and the two- and three-year-old Ranch Horse Sugar Bars Legacy Sale Futurity. Saddle horses are also sold during the Sugar Bars Legacy Sale, and while they don’t have to be Sugar Bars bred, Wetz mentions that they are very selective on the quality they choose to showcase. Sugar Bars-bred saddle horses receive preference in the sale order, however. Wetz also notes that the saddle horse aspect of the sale has grown tremendously recently, and it is an important part of the sale. “The saddle horse part of the sale blew up on us when we started. We weren’t expecting that,” says Wetz. “We have people who were looking for good saddle horses. They aren’t looking for a horse we could find anywhere. We want good ranch horses.” Good horses “There is a lot of demand for a good ranch horse right now,” Wetz continues, “and people will give a lot for a good ranch horse.” The Sugar Bars-bred saddle horses, as well as the other sad-

High seller - The 2014 high selling gelding was consigned by Jen and Tait Marquiss. He was purchased by David Shippy of Rozet for $20,000. The Sugar Bars Legacy Sale has a record of providing high-quality horses. Courtesy photo

dle horses that sell during the event, are top notch, Wetz adds. “We want a ranch horse that is used to everything and that we are comfortable putting our grandkids on,” he explains. Because of the high standards of the sale, Wetz notes that buyers know they can find quality in the horses sold. Legacy horse Sugar Bars was a horse that was important for all the members of the Association, and the stud has produced a wide selection of high-quality progeny. “Sugar Bars was a real performance horse,” explains Wetz. “He was in everything, and he was a good all-around horse.” His conformation matched his performance ability, and Wetz says that his disposition was known far and wide. “A lot of his horses have gone into the show world as conformation horses,” he continues, “and many can’t believe the disposition of Sugar Bars horses. They are easy to be around and easy to break. Even the studs are great, and they are fun to ride.” Wetz comments that his favorite stud is nearly a pet, noting that even small children can be comfortable around the horse. “Sugar Bars horses are utility horses,” he continues. “I can do anything off of them.” Reflecting on his youth, Wetz says, “In my 20s, I’d buck a horse out every morning, but I can’t do that anymore. There were some bloodlines that had a lot of horses that were rank, and it got to the point where it was hard to find anything that wouldn’t buck.” In his youth, Wetz comments that he rode a number of Three Bars-bred horses, eventually ending up with a Sugar Bars stud. “When we got the Sugar Bars stud, I liked what we had,” Wetz says. “I’m a believer in the quality of Sugar Bars horses.” Moving forward With 12 years of history behind them, Wetz says that there Wyoming Livestock Roundup

are no plans for any extensive changes in the sale. However, they hope to continue to develop what they have right now. “We are also working to get more money put into our futurity, which is one of our goals,” Wetz comments. “We would like our performance futurity to continue to grow, but nothing happens overnight.” 2015 will mark the fourth year of the futurity, and the futurity begins at 8 a.m. on the morning of the sale. Family event Wetz notes that the Sugar Bars Legacy Sale is an event that draws a wide variety of people, and it is a family-oriented sale. “We expect families at the sale,” Wetz says, noting that his children and grandchildren usually attend the event. “We get an awfully good bunch of people there, and it’s a family affair. The kids can have fun and play, and adults can visit. It’s a good event.” For his family, Wetz notes the sale is their yearly vacation. “My son and daughter and their families always come to help out,” he says. “We have a lot of fun putting on this sale.” Learn more about this year’s Sugar Bars Legacy Sale, scheduled to be held on Sept. 20, by visiting sugarbarslegacy.com. New

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Lander – The Double D Ranch, located on the Wind River Indian Reservation near Lander, has been awarded a Wild Horse Ecosanctuary lease from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to care for and feed free-roaming horses that need to be removed from federal lands. Dwayne Oldham and his family, owners of the Double D, will provide public access to view the wild horses by offering guided tours and operating a visitor and interpretive center. Becoming an ecosanctuary “We submitted a proposal in October 2012,” Oldham says, “and didn’t hear we were being considered until March 2013. Then the BLM scheduled a visit in July. In October they told us we were one of the top three and were going to move forward on doing an environmental assessment.” Oldham adds, “They don’t move quick.” After being approved for environmental assessment, Oldham mentions that the process took almost a year to complete. “It seemed like everybody was walking our property looking for rare plant species and cultural resource sites,” he says. “We were formally approved in December 2014.” Limited resource Double D is the third ecosanctuary to be approved by the BLM nationwide and is the first located on an Indian Reservation. There is another ecosanctuary located in Wyoming, the Deerwood Ranch near Centennial, operated by Richard and Jana Wilson. Ecosanctuaries are expressly for public education and are different from ranchers holding leases to feed BLM horses as a private operation. “We decided to enter a proposal, as I feel like we have some problems with horses on the rangelands,” Oldham says. “Placing the horses somewhere is the only avenue we have to address those at this time. With the sanctuary situation, we also have the opportunity to educate the public and hopefully show what the issues are regarding federal, multi-use lands.” Cultural heritage The Cultural Heritage Interpretive Center at the ecosanctuary will showcase the central role the horse plays in Native American culture and art – the most requested tourism experience from the Wind River Visitors Council. Double D also plans to host special events, such as colt starting clinics and horse shows, to increase visitation. The sanctuary will not be

Increasing understanding - Dwayne Oldham says he plans to also use their ecosanctuary to educate visitors about agriculture and the ranching industry in Wyoming. Melissa Hemken photo 50

open to the public until autumn 2015. “Visitors will not only learn about BLM horses,” Oldham continues, “but also about ranching and agriculture. Obviously, when we give tours of the horses we’ll be going past cattle and can talk about what we’re doing calving and so forth.” He adds, “The general public is pretty removed from beef production nowadays. In the agriculture world there has been a lot of bad press, and it is good to get the truth out about how ranchers handle cattle. I think we’ll have a chance to do ag education, even though that’s not a focus of BLM.” Ranching perspective Oldham is excited about the opportunity to provide education on Wyoming’s ranching industry through the ecosanctuary as well. “The sanctuary will show that ranchers aren’t the bad guys forcing wild horses off the range for their cattle, which is the mentality that the advocate groups put out there,” he says. “With this project, we can show that we try to work together. BLM horse management needs to be done in a fair and equitable way that still allows ranchers to be in business and for the range to be healthy.” Home for horses Double D will be caring for 150 BLM horses and will receive its first batch of mares and geldings in June 2015. The first group will most likely be un-adoptable horses from Steve Mantle of Wheatland, who is contracted by BLM to train wild horses. Oldham says he is glad that the first arrivals will have been handled some and will teach the horses fresh from the range to not run through the fences. “The neighbors have certainly had some concerns, and we have tried to address them in the environmental assessment and by visiting with them as well as BLM,” Oldham says. “Some of them have horses across the fence at certain times of the year. We’ll adjust our rotation pattern so that we don’t have BLM horses across the fence at the same

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#6056 2015 Featherlite 25’ 3H 11’ LQ, 8’ Wide, 7.5’ Tall, Walk Through into Horse Area, Shower, Toilet, Sink in Kitchen & Bathroom, Dinette, Stove Top, Microwave, AC, Closet, Rear Tack, Dividers, Tie Rings, Spare Tire, Hayrack, Drop-Down Feed Doors, Mangers, Electric Jack

#6790 2015 Featherlite 8' Wide x 24' Long Stock/Combo with Living Quarters, Side Tack, Saddle Racks, Center Gate, Spare Tire, Plexiglass, Escape Door, Mats, AC, Vent, Shower, Microwave, Sink, Toilet, Fridge

#9706 2015 Trails West 26’ 3H Sierra 10’x10’ LQ w/Slide. Dinette, Cook Top, Microwave, Sink, AC, Awing, Broom Closet, Hayrack, Manger Package, Pass Through Door, Saddle Rack, Esc Door, Spare Tire, Drop-Down Feed Doors

#8431 2014 Trails West 35’ Sierra 4H 8’ Wide, 11’x15’ LQ w/Slide Out, Convenience Package, 8K Axles, 21’’ TV w/DVD, Generator, Flood Light, Manger Package, Exterior Outlet, Pass Through Door, Power Awning, Esc Door, Sofa, Stainless Steel Wall Package, Stud Divider, Tack Organizer, Saddle Rack, Hooks, Halter Bar, Cook Top, Microwave, Angle Mid Tack w/2 Doors

#9208 2015 Trails West 34’ SpeciaLite 4H 15’x19’ LQ w/ Slide Out, 8’ Wide, Cook Top w/Oven, Microwave, Double Sink, Refrigerator, Sofa, Dinette, Shower, Toilet, TVs, 8K Axles, Flood Light, Generator w/Hayrack, Rear Ramp, Mangers, Exterior Outlet, Pass Through Door, Power Awning, Rear Tack, Esc Door, Stud Divider

#7977 2014 Trails West 34’ 4H Sierra 10’x15’ LQ w/Slide Out, Angle Mid Tack w/Doors on Each Side of the Trailer, Broom Closet, Flood Lights, DVD/CD Player, Generator, Awning, Mangers, Walk Through Door to Mid Tack, Esc Door, Dividers/Stud Divider, Completely Lined Horse Area, Mats, Vents, Spare Tire, Hayrack w/Ladder, Dinette, Large Refrigerator, TV, Cook Top, Sink, Microwave, Shower, Toilet, Vanity Sink, Saddle Rack, Halter Hooks, Blanket Bar, Brush Bin & Door Organizer

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#8855 2014 Trails West 34’ SpeciaLite 4H 15’x19’ LQ w/Slide Out, 8’ Wide, Cook Top w/Oven, Microwave, Double Sink, Refrigerator, Sofa, Dinette, Shower, Toilet, TVs, 8K Axles, Flood Light, Generator w/Hayrack, Rear Ramp, Mangers, Exterior Outlet, Pass Through Door, Power Awning, Rear Tack, Esc Door, Stud Divider

#9713 2015 Trials West 26’ 3H Sierra 10’x10’ LQ w/ Slide Out. Dinette, Cook Top, Microwave, Sink, AC, Awing, Broom Closet, Hayrack, Manger Package, Pass Through Door, Saddle Rack, Esc Door, Spare Tire, DropDown Feed Doors

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