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Introduction to “From The Horse’s Mouth (Walking a mile in your horse’s shoes)”


Everyone is always looking for that “magic bullet” to take care of all of the problems they have with their horses. The problem is, there is no silver bullet. After working with thousands of horses over the decades, three things … Continue reading

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Gertrude


The only problem I really had was my two legger. He had absolutely no sense of timing, balance feel or focus. As a result I had no clue as to what he wanted. This was especially true when he wanted … Continue reading

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The Breeze


Now just because things could be pretty tough on the ULC didn’t mean we never had any fun. In fact, sometimes we had a good laugh when things were at their worst. Case in point was the day of the … Continue reading

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Farmering Down on The Ol’ ULC


I’’ve had a lot of people ask me why I have moved around so much. Well I have to admit that when I was younger, I did want to see a lot of country before settling down. Then as I … Continue reading

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Lee Pitts Foreword for A Million to One Odds (times five)


I need to thank Lee Pitts for his kind foreword in A Million To One Odds (times five) Bob Kinford is an oxymoron. No, I am not making a judgment on Bob mental capacity. I’m told an oxymoron is a … Continue reading

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Mechanic’an


This story (about yours truly) is further proof that you should not let cowboys anywhere near farm equipment…even if it is only to feed the cows! About the only thing worse than playing farmer is playing mechanic. Sort of reminds … Continue reading

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Cowboys Vs. Farmers


I HAVE A PHILOSOPHY given to me bynan old cowboy who said, “Cowboys should never farm and farmers should never handle cows.” I believe him not just because I have always felt that the only good tractor is one with … Continue reading

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Eat Yer Heart Out Baxter Black!


BAXTER BLACK has been a cowboy, veterinarian and cattle feeder. Having admittedly failed at all of the above, he has become probably the most well-known western humorist in recent times. Still, he cannot have this story, because it’s all mine, … Continue reading

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