For barrel racers, breakaway ropers, the road to Cheyenne passes through North Platte
Ruth Nicolaus
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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves the Great Plains and its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska.听Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.
鈥淲hen I go out to the pasture, they all follow me around. They鈥檝e been referred to as my herd of dogs.鈥
A Tryon, Nebraska, native and his family return to Buffalo Bill Rodeo each year for competition and family time.听听
Looking for a people friendly horse to give rides at their Christmas tree farm, the Jenson family of Blair, Nebraska, found Shires.听
Meet a Nebraska horse trainer who's amazed by her Arabians.听
鈥淵ou can ride very comfortably, without feeling the effects of sitting in the saddle for miles and miles.鈥
鈥淚 can talk my horses into danged near anything, so disposition is a big thing.鈥
The American Paint Horse sticks out in a crowd. The horse is known for the white markings on its coat, and no horse has the same marking as another.
