Lee Francois & The Animal

He’s No Ordinary Animal

We all saw the Metallic Cat National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Summer Spectacular Derby Open finals. We all heard the thunderous cheering and the excitement that went on. Lee Francois […]
Paul Hansma and Hydrive Chic

Success Comes in the Genes

As the NCHA Triple Crown for the 2017-2018 season came to an end we had to go back and study results and acknowledge those who had success. There is a […]
Shane Plummer with Laredo Blue

24/7…365

The 2018 breeding season is in the books! It is officially in our rearview mirror. I sincerely thank our owners for allowing us the opportunity to manage their stallions. And, […]
SDPBuffaloRanch

The Importance of Character

Recent events have led me to center my blog today on something I think is rather important. I believe that every generation looks back on the preceding generation and says […]

Happy Dam Mother’s Day!

Yes, I wrote that title. You’re welcome. It’s a very special day, indeed. Mothers must be cherished all year, but especially on “their” day. The two most important women in […]

Talented Show Mares Top Cutting Horse Sale

The conclusion of the Western Bloodstock National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity Sales was as exciting as the start. Talented show mares were a hot commodity in the Watt Arena […]

The Stars Have Aligned!

If the reining industry had royalty, well, ARC Gunnabeabigstar would be KING! This stellar 2011 palomino stallion – by the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) leading sire, Gunnatrashya, and out […]

Code of the West

The Code of the West A cowboy’s word is his sacred bond. Bargains sealed with a handshake are more binding than legal documents. Be loyal to the boss and the […]