About a year ago, I bought a new Priefert chute. I always want to know everything about a product before I spend ranch money – grew up with a Dad that constantly reminded us that “you should not spend $1 unless it will make you $2” – definitely a hard-working no frills kind of guy. [...]
This past Saturday, there was a party in Crockett, Texas to celebrate Ron Conatser’s induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Over 100 friends showed up not only to celebrate his accomplishments but to celebrate his life. The Moosehead Café was filled to capacity – with love, respect, and admiration for a man [...]
Ranchers share a unique bond - as if we are all a part of a large family. We share information - we are always available to help our neighbors - we think teaching and encouraging the next generation (with a side of loving discipline) is a privilege - and hospitality is just part of our [...]
“My heroes have always been cowboys” – of that much Willie Nelson and I agree. I have spent my whole life working with cowboys and from experience - I can tell you that you will not find a tougher more honest breed – fiercely independent – but forever loyal. Impossible is not in their vocabulary [...]
The cattle industry is filled with people of character and integrity. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that still conducts its business on a man’s word and a hand-shake. Every day verbal contracts are made – in the pasture in your pick-up truck – on horseback – over the phone early in the morning or [...]
