The Power of Horses
Horsewoman Judi Carlson once said, “When riding a horse, we leave our fear, troubles and sadness behind on the ground.”
Particular About Guernseys
Wine, Cider and Steak
A Lifetime of Changes
Shortly after Sylvester Burd returned from World War II to his Phillipsburg, Mo., home in Laclede County, he and his brother, Neil visited a neighbor with the intention of buying his farm. “We came down and talked to him about it. He said he would take $11,000. In a few days he came over where we lived, a quarter of a mile from here, and he said if we wanted that place he would take $9,000 for it – house, barn and all. He said, ‘I want you boys to have it,’” related Sylvester. Sylvester purchased the farm in the spring of 1946.
Racing to Win
For some saddling up and riding on a trail best expresses their love for horses. For others gentling and training them is best. Still others prefer owning and managing a career for a racing. This is the case with Jackie Earl Brown from Greenwood, Ark., who raises, races and occasionally sells registered Quarter horses in Oklahoma.
Too Much Attitude
Travis Ballard lives a little north of Charleston, Ark., just across from his son, T.K. Ballard. Father and son raise broiler chickens and Red Angus cattle, and share heavy equipment, fences and ideas about farming.
