Miss Rodeo Kansas Brooke Wallace, Council Grove, is competing at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Four of the best of the best in the sport of rodeo hail from Kansas. One cowgirl and three cowboys are headed to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the National Finals Rodeo. Each one is already a champion in their own right. The Kansas delegation is led by Miss Rodeo Kansas 2019 Brooke Wallace, Council Grove, in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Jake L...

“The fastest pole bending horse has gone to the Great Beyond.” There are many ways to interpret that statement depending on which angle is discussed. Certainly nobody can  ever argue: “Missy was one of the biggest hearted horses ever.” Likewise undeniably, “Missy just loved to run.” When preparing for a horseshow, Missy perked up and dived into the trailer. She was obviously quite disappointed whenever left at home. The nicely mad...

Special trophies were presented by Blackjack Saddle Club President Albert De La Garza (right) to Madison Hammond, Perseverance Award; Joyce Troyer, Most Improved Rider; and Troy Warnken, Volunteer of the Year. (Photo from Albert De La Garza.) Special rider awards and sponsor recognition highlighted presentations at the annual yearend banquet of the Blackjack Saddle Club in Leonardville. “Our club has grown with record participation in all age divisions this year,” announ...