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Cowboy artist Western lifestyle artist captures beauty in old-time rural scenes Lyman – Noticing and appreciating beautiful colors on a landscape as well as the actions and gestures of cowboys, livestock and wildlife comes naturally to western artist Grant Redden.

He shares, “I have always been motivated to capture these moments in the rural West with a pencil or paint. If I wasn’t paint-

“Mowing Hay” oil by Grant Redden

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ing, or thinking about painting, I was asleep.”

Grant was born in Evanston, and grew up on a sheep outfit his father worked on outside of Lyman until Grant was around the age of 12. In fact, Grant shares he remembers seeing the Wyoming Livestock Roundup on the kitchen table.

Then, his father bought his own place from a local rancher.

Before attending Utah State University, Grant worked on his father’s sheep and cattle ranch.

“I got a degree in agricultural economics because everyone told me, ‘You can’t make a living as an artist,’ and I believed them,” Grant shares. “Around 1989 or 1990, I began learning what it would take to become a full-time artist.”

Grant shares he had many conversations with a mentor, learning what to study, how to study and critiquing his works. In 1997, Grant transitioned from real estate appraisals to working in his art studio full-time.

Since then, Grant has been inducted into the Cowboy Artists of America – the longest running art group in the U.S. – and has paintings in seven different galleries.

Western inspiration “I like to paint the rural West,” he shares. “My family comes from pioneer stock on both sides, so it is in my blood.”

Many of his works depict the cowboy of the 1930s and 1940s, and farm scenes where draft horses work alongside farmers to swath hay and plow fields.

Grant says, “I do a lot of paintings of pioneers and how things

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used to be. In fact, I do a lot of paintings of pioneer girls herding sheep, because my mom did that. She grew up in Lonetree and attended a one-room school house.”

In addition, Grant shares some of his inspiration for old-timey, rural compositions comes from paintings of historical painters.

“Someone once asked me what my hobby was, and I realized my hobby is studying art,” he explains. “I will spend a lot of time looking at paintings and illustrations from the old and deceased masters.”

He continues, “Sometimes I will see something in their work, or I’ll go out and look for landscapes or animals in the right light.

I’ll stop to take pictures and develop a collection of ideas and photo references. Sometimes, I’ll take my paints out and do outdoor paintings to capture color.”

Grant utilizes his children and local ranchers as models for some of his inspirations, as well as thumbnail sketches or oil studies before he moves his idea to a larger piece.

Blessed to create “Right now in my studio, I have about half a dozen or more works in progress,” he shares. Grant rolls out around 50 pieces each year, and his current work focuses on oil paintings, though he used to do a lot of watercolor work.

Paintings take anywhere from two weeks to two years to leave Grant’s studio finished, depending on deadlines and how long he ruminates on the piece to find where he might make improvements.

Since his induction into the Cowboy Artists of America, Grant has been awarded gold medals in oil painting six times within seven years. He shares, he feels very blessed and fortunate to be associated with the organization.

“I am very lucky to be an artist and have all of the support from my wife and family,” he shares. “I love being able to be really cre-

ative with texture and color, and I am interested in mastering pigments and media, as well as being able to draw well and have beautiful color and texture in paintings.

For more information, visit Grant’s website at grantreddenstudio.com, Facebook @Grant.Redden.Art or Instagram @grantreddenstudio.

Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

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Chasing perfection Henderson performance horses seeks to grow reining in Wyoming Cheyenne – “The reining bug bit me the very first time I saw a freestyle at the National Western Stock Show,” says Justin Henderson, founder of Henderson Performance Horses. “I can’t remember the year, but I remember in detail Drake Johnson on Genuine Cowboy

Bustin A Barn – Henderson Performance horses offers training and boarding at their headquarters in Cheyenne. Laura Cowen Photo

Jack. I knew I wanted to do this.”

Justin, a longtime cowboy and horse trainer, grew up in Limon, Colo. and followed ranch jobs north to Wyoming. After working a few ranch jobs, he settled in Cheyenne and began working full-time training horses for the public.

“It means a lot to me to be able to have a barn somewhere like Cheyenne, where reining isn’t as popular,” he says. “I want to help grow the sport in the area and provide top-notch horses.”

Reining basics According to the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse within the confines of a show arena. In NRHA competitions, contestants are required to run a pre-selected, approved pattern, included in the NRHA Handbook.

Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, rollbacks over the hocks, 360-degree spins done inplace and sliding stops.

The NRHA Judging System is recognized as the leading format for judging an equine event which combines technical and stylistic elements coupled with consideration of “degree of difficulty.” Many segments of the equine judging discipline have openly embraced the NRHA Judging System.

Reining perfection “The perfection of reining horses really draws me to them. There is a strive to always be better,” Justin says.

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Justin notes he loves to have a bad ride every now and then.

“I absolutely love the fact I can have a bad ride on a horse,” he says. “I will lay in bed and think and think and think about it, and I will dissect the ride so hard trying to figure out what to do to make the horse perfect.”

Young horse focus Although he trains horses of all ages, Justin notes his pride and joy is young horses.

“I really like to focus on the futurity babies,” he says. “I like young horses because I get to watch them progress rather quickly.

One day they are learning to just ride around and they pick things up so quickly. Before I know it, they are doing sliding stops and spinning.”

“My assistant trainers start the colts and then they move up to my string,” he explains. “In their three-year-old year, if I can hit a 70

or above, I feel like my futurity horses are right on target. Some of them will stick around or the owners will show them in the derbies, but a few of them will stick around in the derbies.”

Justin notes one of his proudest achievements is he has only shown one finished horse he bought.

“I take a lot of pride in getting these young horses going,” he says. “The key, however, is patience.”

“Trainers have to challenge a young horse and also understand they are still in kindergarten,” Justin says. “I am a very patient person and can keep asking until I get what I want and what I am looking for but patience is a big thing when it comes to training babies.”

For more information about Henderson Performance Horses, visit their Facebook page @HendersonPerformanceHorses.

Callie Hanson is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Sliding Stop – The hallmark of the reining horse, Henderson performs a sliding stop on one of his horses. Laura Cowen Photo

Full spins – One of the many advanced maneuvers of a reining horse is a 360-degree in-place spin. Laura Cowen photo

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tion and opinions that we all have,” concluded Rep. Lloyd Larsen (R-Lander) in a closing prayer in the Wyoming House of Representatives.

“As we prepare to leave, we acknowledge there is much to do.”

Larsen also noted the work of the legislature isn’t perfect, but the body has strived to address the needs of the state of Wyoming and will continue to do so in the coming year.

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GRAZING RECORDS

Quick Bits Water Outlook Precipitation totals across Wyoming for March were above average at 105%, though water year precipitation continues to be below average, near 90%. Reservoirs average 74% of capacity, down from 80% last year.

Statewide stream flow volumes are forecasted to be generally below average at 80 to 85%.

Keeping records on precipitation, forage quality, grazing rotations and cost of grazing is just as important for producers as keeping records on livestock performance, especially as the threat of drought is on the horizon.

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) hosted a webinar titled Record Keeping for Forage and Grass Management on March 23. The webinar featured a panel consisting of Ryan Boyd of South Glanton Farms, Jeremy Brown from Ducks Unlimited Canada and Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching, LTD. Panelists discussed utilizing stocking rate guides from land management agencies, which records aid in management and how records can be useful in determining the

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Stocking resources “For the most part, many producers have a handle on the carrying capacity of their pastures based on past experience, local knowledge or recordkeeping and those will be the best measures for any individual pasture,” says Brown.

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Cash prices for fed cattle were as high as $121 per hundredweight (cwt) last week, but the weighted average price is still hovering at around $118 per cwt. Ample supplies of market ready cattle and capacity constraints remain a key factor in the current market.

Wholesale beef prices have surged higher, indicating optimism in the cattle market complex.

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The Public Lands Council (PLC) has launched a 2021 sustainability survey to determine how the public lands ranching community perceives phrases associated with land management and how they may interact with ranchers’ daily work.

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Ag research Study reports public spending on ag research critical to meet global food demand The Agricultural Research Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Forest Service, the Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service comprise the five U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies funded to conduct agricultural research and development, according to American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Congressional Relations Direction Scott Bennett.

“Between these five agencies, there’s about $4.2 billion for agricultural research, compared to a similar $4.1 billion 11 years ago in 2010,” Bennett says.

Recently, AFBF and Farm Journal Foundation jointly commissioned a report to examine how more public spending on agricultural research is required to meet rising demands of the industry. The study, “Benefits of Increased U.S. Public Investment in Agricultural Research,” was conducted and authored by the IHS MarkIt Agribusiness Consulting Group.

Need for research As global populations are expected to reach nearly 10 billion by the year 2050, the report notes food production will need to see an increase between 60 and 70 percent of current levels to meet the increased food

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Ag promotion agency bill fails With the General Session of the Wyoming Legislature coming to an end the first full week of April, a bill designed to promote Wyoming agriculture through investments and marketing failed the House on the third reading by only two votes.

Senate File 122, Wyoming agriculture authority, was prepared with the intent to diversify and expand the Wyoming economy and agriculture industry, as well as improve agriculture processing facilities and capabilities and assist producers and processors seeking grants.

Providing agriculture leverage “The Wyoming Agriculture Authority would be modeled after the Wyoming Energy Authority, which is a combination of pipeline and infrastructure authorities,” said Sen. Brian Boner (R-Douglas), who co-sponsored the bill. “The idea is to leverage some municipal bonds and loans to help compete with the packing monopolies which have a stranglehold on the agriculture industry.”

Legislative findings within the bill stated, “Because of market conditions, both in Wyoming and across the nation, producers are facing challenges getting livestock to agricultural processing facilities in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.

1 will help Timey development of agricultural processing facilities increase revenue to the state.”

The findings also shared timely development of processing facilities would increase revenue to the state, and new infrastructure of agricultural processing would accelerate the development of the livestock industry in Wyoming.

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Ag groups fight Initiative 16 Colorado Initiative 16, formerly known as the Protecting Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Exploitation (PAUSE) Act, has resulted in action from the Colorado agriculture community.

The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) stated, “The initiative would change state statutory language in order to redefine several common animal husbandry practices as cruelty to animals.”

NWSS also shared the ballot initiative would ban slaughter for animals less than 25 percent of their natural lifespan and has implications for reproductive practices such as spaying, neutering, birth assistance, artificial insemination,

pregnancy checks and fertility testing.

Coalition formation The threat to agriculture from Initiative 16 led to the formation of Coloradans for Animal Care (CAC) which consists of six Colorado-based livestock organizations, including Colorado Farm Bureau (CFB), Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), Colorado Dairy Farmers, Colorado Wool Growers Association (CWGA), Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) and the Colorado Pork Producers Council.

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Wild horses Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary serves community, shares traditions Lander – Since 2016, the Oldham family has operated an eco-sanctuary located on the Wind River Indian Reservation, which is home to more than 250 wild mustangs.

The Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary, situated on the Oldham’s working Double D Ranch, cares for permanent pasture mustangs and wild horses available for adoption through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In addition, the Oldhams utilize the sanctuary to educate tourists and community members on wild horse management and Native American traditions.

Ideas to action Former Wyoming State Veterinarian Dwayne Oldham heard of many problems wild horses created for themselves, other wildlife and ranchers while involved with the Wyoming State Livestock Board. The idea for the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary first came to Dwayne around 2004.

“I realized being adversarial was not going to work, instead I thought it would be best to try to be a part of the solution,” Dwayne shares. “Every other type of animal on the range is managed, from wildlife to livestock, but the only thing that hasn’t been managed very well until recently is wild horses, and I wanted to be involved in the solution.”

He continues, noting the BLM has been charged with this difficult task of managing the horses on the range, “I have worked with other Reservations on wild horse issues and they have more options than the BLM. It is difficult in Wyoming to pasture BLM mustangs because the horses can’t be run on any public land, including BLM land, or within 10 miles of a herd management area (HMA). The opportunity for a bid came about, and we completed the paperwork in 2013-14.”

Dwayne explains wild horses came to the ranch in the fall of 2015, and the sanctuary opened to the public in the spring of 2016.

Wild horse education The Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary focuses on public education through public tours, including involvement with local elementary schools.

Family affair – From left to right, Aisha, Jared, Denise, Dwayne, Odessa and Jess work together to run the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary. Courtesy photo

“Originally, we were a holding facility that was supposed to be open to the public, where most other facilities are big pasture and closed to the public,” says Dwayne. “We educate on why horses are moved off the range, where horses come from, why they are on the sanctuary and why the BLM manages the wild horses.”

Dwayne shares many of their visitors stop on their way to Yellowstone National Park, and many locals bring out-of-town friends and families to see the wild horses.

“We are also involved in the schools,” he comments. “We were working with the Lander schools and would give tours to fourth graders studying Wyoming history. We also had third graders from Fort Washakie and kindergarteners from the Arapaho School and St. Stephens Indian School.”

Dwayne shares the sanctuary has hosted 60 to 90 students at a time, split into groups to rotate through an educational wild horse video in the

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museum, learning from a Tribal elder about the horse and a wagon ride through the wild horses.

Mustang adoptions BLM wild horse adoptions have been popular at the sanctuary, Dwayne says. Most of the adoptable horses at the sanctuary are yearlings and two-year-olds. Three- to five-year-olds are also available, but not as popular.

“So far, we have been able to adopt everything the BLM has brought us,” he explains. “We work hard to place horses, and we’ve sent horses to Virginia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Utah.”

He adds, “We have placed a majority of horses in Wyoming. Some outfitters use them as pack horses, and another person uses them for trail horses on a dude ranch.”

Sometimes, Dwayne can get wild horses from other facilities if someone is looking to adopt a particular type or number of horses, depending on availability.

Though, Dwayne notes, “Not all horses coming to the sanctuary are adoptable. In this case, they are permanent pasture horses and they are here to stay. They’re here because they either failed adoption, or they are older horses.”

Family operation Dwayne, his wife Denise and children Aisha, Jared, Odessa and Jess work together to make the sanctuary and their ranch successful.

Dwayne shares the sanctuary is very much a family operation, and each person has been a big help.

In addition to the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary, the Oldham family raises cattle, sheep and their own Quarter Horses.

“We’ve been doing this for a long time,” says Dwayne. “We used to sell mostly weanlings in New Mexico, but for a while those were hard to sell on the market so we went to breaking and riding horses to sell.”

The Oldhams start some horses as two-year-olds, but most as three-

“Every other type of animal on the range is managed, from wildlife to livestock, but the only thing that hasn’t been managed very well until recently is wild horses, and I wanted to be involved in the solution.” – Dwayne Oldham year-olds, and sell the horses as a four- or five-year-old to make sure they have a couple years under saddle.

“We use the horses a lot for cattle work, hunting and pack trips, as well as sorting and moving the wild horses,” he adds. “They get used a lot.”

For more information, visit their website at windriverwildhorses. com or follow on Facebook on their page @WRWHS10.

Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Mare care Equine producers have many considerations before foals arrive As equine producers across the world begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel that is spring breeding season, it is important to remember the unique needs of broodmares.

With the horse market as a whole trending upwards, including stallion fees, it is critical to protect the investment growing inside mares.

Ultrasounds and abortions The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) reports, “During the first 30 days, there is a 10 to 15 percent chance the embryo will be resorbed. Stress, illness, uterine infection, hormonal abnormalities, the presence of twins and other factors have been implicated in early embryonic loss.”

According to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), up to 15 percent of broodmares safe in foal at 45 to 60 days lose their pregnancies by late fall.

“This is often so late in the breeding season that there is not sufficient time for a veterinarian to determine the cause of the lost pregnancy, treat and correct the problem and rebreed the mare,” AQHA notes. “As a result, the owner loses an entire year.”

The Merck Vet Manual notes twinning is the most common noninfectious cause of abortions in horses. Early detection of twins allows for the elimination of one embryo, while allowing the other embryo to develop normally.

AAEP recommends owners ultrasound at 14 to 16 days to detect twins and remedy the situation before it is too late.

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Body condition score Similar to beef cattle, mares should be kept in moderate condition.

Body condition scores (BCS) too low or too high can cause major issues prior to and during gestation.

AQHA reports a mare in moderate to fleshy condition will be better prepared to provide adequate milk for her growing foal and will breed back quicker than a thin mare.

“A mare should have at least a body condition score of five,” according to AQHA. “She should have a level back and slight fat cover over the ribs, and fat should be evident along the sides of her neck and behind her shoulder.”

AQHA notes mares with too much condition often produce less milk and therefore their foals will gain less weight.

“A healthy mare in good flesh will gain nine to 12 percent of her original body weight during pregnancy. For example, an 1,100-pound mare should gain roughly 100 to 130 pounds during the course of her pregnancy,” AQHA notes.

Nutritional needs During the last four months of pregnancy, the foal will grow rapidly.

“To accommodate this growth, the mare’s energy needs will increase,” according to AAEP. “Even so, special nutritional supplements are probably unnecessary. Good-quality hay and forage should remain the bulk of the expectant mare’s diet.”

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recommends using body condition as a guide to how the mare is faring, and adjust the ration accordingly.

Vaccinations “Four to six weeks prior to expected foaling, mares should be vaccinated for tetanus, eastern and western equine encephalomyelitis or sleeping sickness, West Nile virus, rabies, equine influenza and equine herpes virus,” AAEP reports.

This not only benefits the mare but also the foal, as the mare will pass antibodies to these diseases through her colostrum to the newborn.

AAEP notes in mid-to-late pregnancy, mares should receive rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1) vaccinations.

Foaling considerations The average length of pregnancy in the mare is 338 to 343 days.

However, normal gestation can range from 320 to 380 days.

Mares provide clues that they will soon give birth. However, the

timetable is far from absolute.

“Some mares may show all the signs like clockwork, others show practically none,” AAEP warns.

Such signs include the udder filling with milk two to four weeks prior to foaling, the muscles of the vulva and croup relax and teats become engorged four to six days prior to foaling.

AAEP notes waxing of the teats occurs one to four days prior to foaling. Some mares may begin exhibiting symptoms similar to colic, such as restlessness and kicking or biting at their stomach. This is often the first stage of labor, but if it persists for more than a couple hours, a vet should be called as colic is not out of the question.

“Every effort should be made to be present during foaling. In most cases, owners will simply need to be a quiet observer,” AAEP notes.

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Western lifestyle trifecta Holmberg combines agricultural photography, media and performance horses Laramie – Mackenzie Holmberg graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2018 with a degree in agricultural communications, along with minors in public relations and farm and ranch management. Throughout college, she knew she wanted to work in the equine industry, but wasn’t sure of the exact route she wanted to take.

After completing a few graphic design and photography classes, Mackenzie started working on graphics for friends and family to make money on the side of coursework. She had also worked for a reined cow horse trainer in her hometown of Steamboat Springs, Colo., for about seven years throughout high school and college, leading her to train and sell horses throughout her college career.

Upon graduating, Mackenzie traveled a bit, hitting Texas and Colorado and landed what she thought was her dream job in Montana, all while continuing to work graphic design on the side. Mackenzie realized she was ready to return to working for herself and revamp her personal businesses – Castilleja Cowgirl Photography, BonaFide Cowboy Media & Productions and Knockout Performance Horses.

Castilleja Cowgirl Photography Mackenzie picked up photography as a necessity for the graphic design business, she explains. She needed photos for websites and designs, and was previously hiring out the work.

“After I started taking my own photos, I realized how much I liked it,” Mackenzie says. “I traveled to rodeos and ranch rodeos, I took event photos and even senior photos.”

She continues, “I tried it all. Ultimately, after trying it all and lots of experimenting, I settled on western life photography because I like showing off the beauty behind our western lifestyle. Whether it was photography for a cattle ranch, a horse breeder or trainer, or a bodyworker, I was helping all of them.”

Today, Mackenzie focuses on branding photography within the

Rural media – Mackenzie Holmberg works to promote the western way of life through photography and production media. Courtesy photo

agricultural and equine industries, noting she enjoys helping business owners produce photos they can use for their professional websites and social media.

She says, “We are in this time period now where agriculture is constantly under fire, and I feel its because there is a gap between people who grew up in urban settings and people who grew up rurally. I want to help bridge this gap by showing people in their element, what they are doing and the story behind their work.”

BonaFide Cowboy Media & Productions Mackenzie’s design business, BonaFide Cowboy Media & Productions, previously rebranded from KNZ Design and Marketing, is centered around two ventures – local country music artists and equine businesses.

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“I really like these clients because they are a lot of fun to work with and I get to be really creative,” Mackenzie shares. “I do anything from their photography to website design and then I design the graphics for their cover art.”

She adds, “On the other side, I work with equine businesses such as horse trainers and breeders, and some ranches. I do logo work, web design, graphics, flyers and basically anything they need on the spectrum of design and photography.”

Knockout Performance Horses When it comes to Mackenzie’s performance horse business, she focuses on producing well-rounded, solid-minded horses anyone can ride.

“We try to fit the horse to the sport that fits them best,” she explains. “I think there’s a lot of people in the industry who try to fit horses into boxes they don’t always fit into based on their bloodlines or physical appearance.”

At Knockout Performance Horses, Mackenzie works to find what horses enjoy doing and fit them into their preferred activity.

“Sometimes we get young horses that we train and finish, and sometimes we get a little older horses that have already been started but didn’t get the start they needed,” she notes. “Sometimes these horses need a little rehabilitation.”

Mackenzie shares she works closely with a bodyworker and a dentist to make sure horses’ bodies are working the way they should.

“If the horse is hurting, they can’t perform well and won’t take to training well,” she says.

Horses training at Knockout Performance Horses spend a minimum of six months with Mackenzie, and although it is a longer process, she is confident when horses sell they are ready to do the job they’ve been trained for.

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We are in this time period now where agriculture is constantly under fire, and I feel its because there is a gap between people who grew up in urban settings and people who grew up rurally. I want to help bridge this gap by showing people in their element, what they are doing and the story behind their work.” – Mackenzie Holmberg she knows the abilities and weaknesses of the horse for potential buyers. “This is what I would want to know if I was buying a horse.”

She adds, “I don’t sell anything as bomb-proof, because if a bomb went off, I would hope the horse would have a reaction. What I do instead is teach them to react in an acceptable manner. I think we have to remember we are working with animals with a mind of their own, and if there is anything I have learned over the years is they are a lot smarter than we think.”

KNZ Brand From the photography business, to graphic design and website construction to building solid horses, Mackenzie looks to advance her work in the industries.

“Everything I do, I try to do as authentically as possible,” she says. “From the style within the photography I produce to editing and designing, I try to showcase the western lifestyle.”

For more information, visit Mackenzie’s website at knzbrand. com. Each business can be found on social media at @bonafide. cowboy, @castillejacowgirl and @knockouthorses.

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Cow blood breeding Ranch family focuses on breeding quality horses with cow sense Oshoto – There is a lot of pride associated with the “cow blood” horses from Shield Five Quarter Horses have. Dave, Susan, Curtis and Raelee Riesland from Oshoto are no strangers to the horse breeding industry. In fact, Dave and Susan combined their passion for horses and set out with one goal in mind: Create an all-around ranch horse.

“Dave and I both like cow horses, so we have been working toward our goal to get as much cow blood in our horses, while still breeding practically,” shares Susan.

The Reislands keep in mind conformation and bone when breeding, knowing a great ranch horse ought to have both.

Strong bloodlines “The stud that got us started was double-bred Cutter Bill – a grandson of Cutter Bill on the top and a great-grandson of Cutter Bill on the bottom,” Susan says.

Before buying their Cutter Bill stud, they saw a foal out of him and liked way the colt was put together. The Rieslands became the stud’s 11th owners when he was just 10 years old, and he stayed at Shield Five Quarter Horses for the rest of his life.

Now, they have a grandson of High Brow Cat and a son of Peptoboonsmal out of a Doc O’Lena daughter as their studs. Recently, the Reislands have started crossing back daughters out of thier Peptoboonsmal stud, as well as daughters of their Cutter Bill stud, to their High Brow Cat stud, and they are extremely excited for this offspring.

Susan shares, “It’s really cool to see broodmares we have raised begin to produce for us.”

With these kind of bloodlines, the Rieslands have found most of their colts go to ranching homes, but some are starting to be seen in the arena.

“One of our Cutter Bill daughters has her Register of Merit (ROM) in the novice and amateur in the barrels and stakes race,” Susan notes.

“She was invited to the Open World Select Show in the barrels and stakes race, too. We have another daughter of our Peptoboonsmal stud that has been invited to the Ranch Horse Versatility Show over this summer.”

Focusing on quality “We never sacrifice quality for color, and this philosophy has been

Ranch horses – Shield Five Quarter Horses strives to produce practical all-around ranch horses with heart. Courtesy photo

a goal of ours from the beginning,” explains Susan, noting both the Cutter Bill and Peptoboonsmal studs were sorrels. “We have never gone out and bought color just to put color into our program.”

The Reislands had one palomino brood mare, and they feel the whole package came together with her. Susan shares she did not have to sacrifice anything by adding the mare’s color into their program.

The breeding program usually consists of five to eight mares, but recently, the Reislands turned out 12 mares.

“We don’t really want to grow,” Susan explains. “We’ve found if we get too big, we can’t put the foundation we want on the babies.”

At Shield Five Quarter Horses, the Reislands want to continue their focus on breeding for cow sense in their program and continue to create a all-around ranch horses.

“We have the belief a ranch horse can do anything, and we just want horses with the tenacity and the heart to succeed in anything that they do,” Susan says.

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“We’re hoping to have a couple saddle horses go through the sale this year,” says Susan.

Often, the Shield Five horses stay at the same home they sell to, which is a good feeling for the Reislands, knowing they are producing well-liked horses. Rieslands follow Chris Cox’s horsemanship methods, focusing on maximizing results with minimal time.

“We’ve found these methods to be helpful in getting hotter-blooded horses to release,” adds Susan. “We have had to work harder to improve our horsemanship in order for horses to reach their potential.”

The family also takes pride in knowing their horses are real ranch horses with great minds that know how to survive on their own.

“Our horses are horses – we expect them to earn their living and know how to take care of themselves,” notes Susan, noting producing

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Quarter Horse legacy Famous Flying B branded horses are perfect blend of ability and durability Haywood Bellingrath “H.B.” Bartlett was born in Montgomery, Ala. in 1937, the son of a doctor. His family called him “Woody” and wanted him to become a doctor like his father.

Instead, Woody developed a passion for horses. When he was in high school his father bought 850 acres outside Montgomery, which gave Woody a place to keep livestock and horses, and he competed at local rodeos.

Woody went to college at the University of Alabama, but was more interested in roping than class work. He told his dad he wanted to be a veterinarian, and earned his degree at Auburn University. His passion was breeding Quarter Horses, and by 1954 he established the Bartlett Ranch near Pike Road, Ala. Today, his cattle and horse operation includes three ranches, with locations in Alabama, Texas and Wyoming. Over the years, Bartlett Ranch-bred horses have been used by many ranch cowboys and cowgirls and have also been successful in halter, cutting, barrel racing, roping and other rodeo events.

The Wyoming ranch Jed Hirschi is horse manager at the Wyoming ranch and also cares for the cattle. The ranch is located about an hour north of Cheyenne.

“Dr. Bartlett always wanted a place out West, and he bought this place in 1998,” Jed says. “Dr. Bartlett has the place in Alabama, this place in Wyoming and a cutting facility near Weatherford, Texas.”

On the ranch, they run cow/calf pairs, yearling steers and 150 broodmares. Currently, they use 13 stud horses, according to Jed. Most mares foal out in pasture, and young horses develop naturally, with room to run, gain athleticism and become surefooted in rough terrain.

“They know how to move their feet out in open country and how to handle themselves around wire or other hazards,” Jed explains. “It’s mostly high desert, with sagebrush, yucca and good native grasses and it makes good pasture for horses.”

For many years, all the two-year-olds were started during an annual colt-starting clinic at the Wyoming ranch taught by Bill “Cody” Smith, a three-time world champion Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association saddle bronc rider. All the foals are halter broken at weaning and handled regularly for the next year and a half until they come to the clinic.

Broodmare band – Bartlett Ranch mares are the root of success in highperforming horses. Courtesy photo

Flying B horses “Most of the mares are raised in the program rather than purchased,” Jed shares, noting the horse’s history and the success of their sires and dams is important. “We probably have about 25 to 30 mares we’ve bought, but the majority are raised on one of Dr. Bartlett’s ranches.”

He continues, “People know we have proven bloodlines which have been perfected over the last 60 years. Once people own a Flying B horse, nothing compares.”

“The horses have good bloodlines and are big and big-boned,” says Jed. “Even offspring of little cutting horses, when crossed with ranch studs, get big,” he says, noting they are more durable than most of the popular cutting horses.

“Our horses have a Who’s Who pedigree on one side, but also have size, or they may have Highbrow Cat on one side of their pedigree, but wear a number one front shoe with strong, sound feet,” Jed explains.

“They make excellent all-around ranch horses and can compete with the best in the cutting world.”

Successful mares “We have some really good studs, but our mares are the foundation of the program, and probably the best set of broodmares in the country,” says Jed. “Our studs are fairly standard, but I don’t think one can find any broodmare bands that will compare with our mares.”

“The studs give some to their babies, but the mares give everything,” he shares. “We have super gentle mares that meet us at the gate. If I pull out in the middle of a thousand-acre pasture, the mares come find me.”

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Jed explains, it doesn’t matter what stud they were bred to, the baby will be gentle.

He says, “They learn everything from mom. There is a lot from genetics, but being around her and learning how she reacts to humans, the foals will have the same reaction.”

On the Wyoming ranch, three of the stallions are sons of Metallic Cat, and some of the broodmares are well-bred cutting mares.

“We also have some big, ranch-raised studs putting size and bone onto the cutting mares,” Jed says. “We try to keep uniform size and weight and add some brains with the cutting blood,” Jed says.

The goal is a perfect blend of ability and durability.

Horse sales “About 10 years ago, most people wanted a 16-hand horse, and now they want a 15-hand horse,” he says. This makes a good size for balance and athletic agility, and also easier for a short person to get on.

Jed has been managing this ranch for 15 years, and he has two cow-

boys working with him and two ladies who work at the barn. Together, the crew ensures the well-being of each horse from the time it hits the ground to the time the gavel falls at the sale.

The ranch traditionally had sales at Thermopolis twice a year – in May and September. The 2021 sale will likely be the last sale in Thermopolis, Jed says, as the 2022 sale will be held June 4, 2022 at the Colorado State University Equestrian Center in Fort Collins, Colo.

The sale will feature yearling fillies, two-year-old geldings and some aged horses. Aged horses, Jed says, are in demand because they have ranch experience and are used for regular work.

Jed adds, “Horses just need a job, and we have enough country and enough cattle to give them a job and keep them busy. This is a great way to train horses while getting the work done.”

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Releasing tension Therapeutic bodywork offers a different approach to help keep horses feeling their best Devils Tower – Equine massage and bodywork melds the science of anatomy and physiology with the artistry of connection. Bodywork dives deeper than physical manipulation of muscles, as the practice also has effects on mental wellness of the horse.

Bodywork might seem like a new modality in horse care, but over the last 30 years, it has surged to become a valuable and credible therapy.

Kim Kizzier Sherrodd is a certified and licensed human massage therapist, animal massage therapist and bodyworker, as well as the owner of the School of Applied Integrative Therapy Equine. While her bodywork journey might have taken the long road, she is committed to the practice and sharing the therapy with others.

Benefits of bodywork Equine massage and bodywork are not the same as chiropractic work. Bodywork includes multiple massage-based modalities, which help to release spasms and restrictions in the musculoskeletal and the neuromuscular system. This allows for structural changes to be made in the horse’s body.

Bodywork focuses on soft tissues, deep tissues and fascia, as well as myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. Fascia is the thin webbing found between the skin and muscles which connect everything in the body together.

By focusing on the connections, the benefits of bodywork are numerous, including increased circulation, improved range of motion, quicker recovery, pain relief via endorphin release, improved performance, and strengthened immune system.

If a horse owner can think of an issue with their horse, there is chance bodywork can help provide a solution. A normal bodywork session will last anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half, which allows for more findings in the horse’s body.

Connections and tension “There is an effect on every system of the body through massage and bodywork, depending on how the session is approached,” Kim notes. “The nervous system is greatly affected, as bodywork stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system.”

She explains the nervous system stimulates rest and digest, which helps the systems in the horse’s body to relax. There are also effects on the sympathetic nervous system, which can be used to help horses pull through emotional trauma, as trauma is related to the fight or flight nervous system.

“By feeling everything in the horse’s body, bodywork can often find things like tension and tightness and areas of stuck fascia that might not show up in a quick assessment,” says Kim. She explains, in human terms, if a person’s hip hurts and they are experiencing tension around the area, one can be led to a totally different area of the body that is restricted, resulting in hip pain. By following the muscles, tension and anatomy trains, the stem and root problem of pain and tension can be found.

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In addition, the minimum curriculum required for the exam is at least 50 hours of training in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathologies, as well as a minimum of 50 hours of supervised in-class hands-on work. This portion assesses the execution of bodywork, benefits of massage and acupressure and practice guidelines. Students must also complete a minimum of 100 hours focused on learning business, ethics, behavior and safety.

Within bodywork, practitioners are held to remarkably high standards, helping to put horse owners’ minds at ease.

“Continuing education is a must in this line of work, which also has to be approved continuing education as well,” Kim states, noting the NBCAAM requires practitioners to continue taking approved classes to extend their learning.

When to consider bodywork “If a horse is in training, competing or really working hard, I recommend bodywork at least once a month,” says Kim. If she has never seen the horse, Kim feels seeing them about three times back-to-back, then transitioning into a monthly schedule, helps to keep the horse going while they are being used hard.

Some common problems bodywork can help resolve include the inability of horses to flex their neck in either direction, horses struggling to bend, turn their body or collect, bucking out of the normal or acting cinchy, soreness from arena work or performance or even horses experiencing a change in attitude.

Staying on top of bodywork is beneficial, Kim shares. Sometimes something small can cause a restriction in a horse’s body and if unaddressed it can add up over time, and create more tension in the body than if it would have been addressed the first time.

“Say a person slept wrong and their neck feels kinked, pretty soon

their shoulder starts to hurt, but they know it came from soreness in their neck,” explains Kim, putting it back into human terms. “A few days later, their lower back begins to hurt and the next day the tension has progressed into the knee. By now, they’ve forgotten they slept wrong and they’re not sure where the initial pain came from.”

Whether it is a common ranch horse or performance horse, bodywork has its place to keep horses feeling their best.

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Cowboy craftsman Long-time leather crafter shares his love for the art Rozet – The tapping sound of mallet to leather fills the home of Matt Avery as he creates custom leatherwork from his basement. From maintaining his own tack, completing saddle repairs out of a ranch house and having a few good books, Matt found himself creating quality tack not only for himself, but others as well.

“I started in 4-H, but always wanted to do big projects like holsters, gun belts and saddles,” Matt says, noting his first saddle was made with the help of leatherworking books and self-teaching. “I’ll admit the first saddle is a little crude, but it’s held up over the years and I’ve learned a lot since then.”

Influence for creating As a cowboy, Matt learned the basics of maintain his own tack, which inspired him to learn the craft. Plus, he was always looking to find quality tack for himself.

“It’s hard to find quality tack locally,” he says. “I enjoy quality tack and the only way I found it was to build it myself.”

While building his own tack, people began to see his work, and Matt’s craft turned into a business. At this point, he decided to further his education and take a few classes. In 1996, Matt traveled to Burbank, Calif. for a four-day class to study under Jim Jackson, who tools leather for Kings Saddlery.

“On my way there, I made up my mind that what I already knew about carving leather I would throw out the window,” Matt shares.

“I wanted to learn how he carved, so when I got there I was in learning mode.”

Matt gives credit to Jackson for opening doors for him he never knew existed.

“He helped me learn different carving techniques, allowing for my flower work to really stand out and making my stem work flow together,” Matt explains. “He taught me a lot about finish work as well, which was one of the most important things I learned how to do.”

Progress over the years Today, Matt has built well over 50 saddles, along with countless other projects.

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“It’s neat to go to a branding and see numerous saddles I’ve built myself,” he shares.

For several years, Matt also built award breast collars for the Wyoming High School Rodeo Association. He shares, “Even today, 30 years later, I see those breast collars still being used. It’s a good feeling to know my work is holding up.”

Over the years, Matt has also built belts, earrings, bracelets, billfolds and many other pieces.

“The thing about leatherwork is customers will always want a custom piece made they can’t find anywhere else,” he says, sharing he often finds smaller orders most challenging, because of the level of customization.

“I usually carve wild rose flowers, but recently I had someone who wanted sunflowers, so I learned how to carve sunflowers,” Matt notes. “This is where I am challenged to learn more about the art.”

Self-taught creative – From portfolios to saddles, Matt Avery learned the art of leathercraft from books and experiment. Courtesy photo

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Matt never uses the same pattern twice. He hand draws a new pattern for each project he builds.

“I have a drawer full of plastic film with patterns on it, but I’ve never used the same one twice,” he says. “I’m constantly trying to improve my drawings and my artwork, so it does no good for me to copy the same pattern – I’d never improve myself.”

Matt skims through leather magazines and sites for new project ideas. He feels there is always something new to learn to make in the leather world.

“Sometimes I look at other people’s work to bounce some new ideas around – I always have to be learning to move forward,” he says.

A dying art In the current world, Matt feels leatherwork is a dying art.

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something handmade,” he says. “Learning a meticulous skill like this takes patience, and it’s not done overnight.”

Matt feels fortunate to be passing his knowledge of leathercraft on to his grandson. Together, they have built numerous projects and a couple saddles.

“It’s nice knowing it won’t end when I’m not around,” Matt shares.

Matt is heavily involved with his community and teaches leatherwork to local 4-H members. He shares the key is the willingness to learn – some students are patient and willing, and some are not.

He shares, “This also goes with life – you just have to be willing to put in the work to retain the skill.”

For more information, Matt can be reached at 307-680-1428.

Delcy Graham is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Working drafts WGFD, John Fandek utilize teams to feed elk on feedgrounds Cora – John Fandek loves draft horses. He’s been working with horses daily throughout the winter and feeding with teams for more than 40 years. In fact, John started feeding elk for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) many years ago, taking over the job from a fellow he used to work for. Today, he’s the oldest feeder in the state.

“I’d been working for a rancher who did all his haying and feeding with horses,” John says. “This is when I began working with draft horses, and enjoyed it.”

When John started raising his own horses, he raised Percherons.

“At one time, I had five Percherons and Percheron crosses,” he shares. “Right now, I’m down to one and this is probably her last season – she is an old-timer.”

John enjoyed raising and training his own horses, and the best horses he’s ever had were the ones he raised himself.

“They know you and you know them – it’s a true partnership,” John says.

Elk feedgrounds “Feeding with horses is the only practical way, since this country is snowbound all winter – it’s difficult to get around with vehicles,” John says.

His place is along the upper Green River, between Pinedale and Jackson. Elk in the area come to winter feedgrounds where WGFD has been feeding them since the 1930s, and now the elk migrations are centered around the various feedgrounds located throughout the region.

“On this particular feedground, I start feeding in late November and this spring, I quit feeding in mid-April,” John shares. “There’s no green grass here yet, but the snow has been melting and the country is opening up enough for elk herds to disperse.”

He explains elk move south to lower elevations where the country

opens up sooner and there is more feed available, rather than moving to the mountains. As snow melts, elk move to higher elevations.

“What is interesting is the antelope are migrating north while elk are going south, and they pass each other,” John says.

Most of the winter, John feeds with a sleigh because there is so much snow, but by spring, the snow on the feeding area melts off. By early April, he starts using a wagon instead.

“I drive the team with one hand and feed with the other,” John says, noting once hay is loaded, one person can feed.

“Feeding elk with teams is unique to this area because it’s high elevation with a lot of snow,” he explains. “Montana and Colorado don’t feed elk as much. As far as I know, they only feed elk in extreme situations.”

John continues, “This is a full-scale program here in western Wyoming, simply because of the conditions, elevation and the fact the winter range is now very limited.”

Most feeding grounds in western Wyoming are in the least populated county in the least populated state, but now many more people are moving in.

Feeding with horses “Where I’m feeding, there’s so much snow and we can’t drive to it with a vehicle – I have to use a snowmobile to get there to feed,” he shares. “There are two teams on site, so there’s always one for backup.”

John adds, “I use the two teams interchangeably. This year, I had three WGFD horses and one of my own to make up the two teams.”

This is the last draft horse John owns, and he doesn’t think he will be raising any more. John shares he has had some good horses over the years, and some were so easy to break that it only took a few days for them to learn their job.

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“I usually start them with a well-broken horse, and they learn as they go,” he says, noting his really good horses have been a combination of horses he raised and some he’s used that belonged to WGFD. John has also had a lot of saddle horses over the years.

“A person tends to use a good horse more than the others, because we like the horse and we trust it,” he shares. “There are other horses we only use if we have to.”

John notes good horses are special because they work as a partner.

It is humbling, he shares, because a good horse will give everything it can.

Working horses In western Wyoming, WGFD owns a good number of draft horses – about 10 teams.

“In this region, there are 22 feedgrounds,” says John. “Some of the guys who feed elk provide their own horses, but now WGFD provides most of the horses.”

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He continues, “In the past, if someone wanted one of these jobs, they had to supply the horses. A long time ago, WGFD had some draft horses.”

“They got out of the business, and there was a period when we had to provide our own horses to feed elk for WGFD,” John adds. “Now, they own draft horses again because there are fewer people who actually have horses.”

Everyone asks John how much long he plans to continue to do this and he usually replies with, “Maybe one more year.” He has been saying this for the last six or seven years.

“I am in a situation where I feel like I am responsible for those elk and at this time I don’t want to quit,” John says. “I know these elk and recognize certain individuals from year to year. It’s like going out in a herd of cows and recognizing various individuals.”

Heather Smith Thomas is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Mule Days Eastern Oregon town celebrates the role of mules in establishing community Enterprise, Ore. – The first annual Hells Canyon Mule Days was celebrated Sept. 19-20, 1981. The event, centered around praising the “tough, intelligent and often maligned” mule as the mainstay of many packers and outfitters in Wallowa County, Ore., was coined by local ranchers and packers.

“Hells Canyon Mule Days was an appropriate title for the new event, because the area owes most of its early settlement and development to the sure-footed and misunderstood animal,” reads an article from the Hells Canyon Mule Days board. “The mule predominantly served as a major means of transportation to gain access to this rugged region and to the settlement of the county.”

“Given the well-known independence of Mule Days’ long-eared star, the entertaining, action-packed event has met its initial goal – both mule skinners and spectators alike can be part of this family-oriented mule show, with events and games for all ages,” the article continues.

In 2001, the event was slated for termination, due to the increased facility use prices and decreased participation of local mule owners, according to Bob Casey, the founder and then-president of the event. In January of 2002, local groups and businesses took interest in supporting and continuing the event.

Since then, Hells Canyon Mule Days has seen steady increases in the number of contestants, exhibitors and spectators, and many volunteers and sponsors have stepped forward to show their support and guarantee the longevity for the Wallowa County tradition.

41st annual celebration This year, Hells Canyon Mule Days will feature three full days of events including mule shows, a mule clinic, a parade, a western art walk, cowboy poetry, Cowboy Church and a Dutch oven cook-off. The event is scheduled for Sept. 10-12.

“The weekend is packed full of mule-related happenings and there is always something to see and do for the whole family,” reads a press release from the board.

The Mule Show includes classes for every age group and skill level and kicks off with halter and showmanship classes, followed by a log pull and timed trail class. The mule performance highlights of the weekend include the Classic Jump Off Challenge and fast-action events such

as pole bending, barrel racing and the “Fast Ass Express.”

“Visitors can enjoy strolling The Green and visiting with vendors, exhibitors and western artists,” the release continues.

The featured artist for the 2021 Hells Canyon Mule Days is Bonnie Shields, who is well known for her drawings, paintings and sculpture.

Her mule art can be viewed at the show.

The event will also host the Max Walker Memorial Cowboy Poetry Gathering, including cowboy yarns and traditional cowboy music and poetry. A mule sale and entertainment by Dave Stamey take the stage Saturday of the event.

Cowboy Church and the Dutch Oven Cookoff are scheduled for Sunday morning to wrap up the weekend’s festivities.

For more information, visit the Hells Canyon Mule Days Facebook page @HellsCanyonMuleDays or their website at hellscanyonmuledays.com.

Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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