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| Winter News - 2010 |
 Rubber boots & spurs...That about sums it up.
We've had a very wet spring here to say the least. The grass looks great & the dugouts are full but seeding still isn't finished! Seems you've got to take the good with the bad sometimes.
We've got a crop of real nice 99 babies on the ground and are getting great feedback on his foals from clients who bred to him last year. Breeding season is in full swing now. I'm not sure if it was the spring storms we had or what, but people seem to be breeding later than usual this year. The next 2 weeks look to be quite busy for both shipping & at home breeding. 99's shipping capability has been tested to the max a few times already (due to delays with courier/ Fed Ex) each time the semen has pulled through for us. It has been standing the "test of time" to say the least - maintaining great motility even as long as 48+ hours.
RC Back N Black continues to rack up wins in the barrel pen! Recently Alyshia Moe took over the reins from her Mom: Diane, & won jackpots both Saturday & Sunday at the Fergus Falls Barrel Bash in Minnesota. We wish Alyshia & Cheetah the best of luck at their upcoming state high school rodeo finals!
 An interesting tidbit - Recently there was a new world record set for the fastest time on a standard pattern in the barrel racing (90 X 105 with 60' score). The new time to beat is 16.643, the horse:Biankus French Girl ridden by Nicole Aichele, was sired by Cash Bar Biankus - a stallion who happens to be out of the same mama as our sweet "Katies Mine"!
The rodeo scene: AJ helped Ty Miller win the tour rodeo in Grand Prairie in late May. Darren Zieffle won 3rd on him also. William Cracked out "Easy" in the mud at Maple Creek, Easy did his job but the steer set up. I competed on Juice at Brooks, Lea Park & innisfail. She worked really nice, we both just need a little more "conditioning". I won't enter any more rodeos until later in July - hopefully breeding will be done & I will have more time to devote to the barrel racing part of my life. William will join up with his bull dogger buddies & hit the trail over the next few weeks. Kirby Finkebeiner has AJ & Elsie feeling good so here's hoping the "drawing gods" are on our side & our crew wins some $.
We've successfully harvested 2 embryos from our Firewater Flit daughter X 99.
We are busy this week getting ready for branding on the 22nd. Several of our negihbor's brandings rained out this week so we are hoping the sun decides to shine long enough for us to get that job out of the way. I better git'...sounds like we've got an early morning of riding ahead of us...
Until next time:
Weather is a great metaphor for life - sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad, and there's nothing much you can do about it but carry an umbrella. ~Terri Guillemets |
| Winter News - 2010 |
 Feedback on one of Ninety Nine Goldmine's offspring: I have a 5 coming 6 gelding ...What a great horse. I have had him less than a year and the past month he has been consistently running in the 1d and 2d. I plan on entering the derbies this year and thought you should know what an amazing horse he is. Anyone can ride... super great with kids. He is a gentle giant that loves to please. I would buy another one in a heartbeat. I have some great videos of him as well. His registered name is Hopesalligot..his barn name is Stan... we call him Stan-The Man! I think he has all the elements to make an amazing horse! ... Justin Moore |
 Well it has been quite a winter here so far. We are usually lucky enough to have a Chinook or two come through and give us a break …not the case this year! We’ve had a couple real nasty blizzards so far, persistant cold temperatures and more snow than usual.
There isn’t a whole lot to report at this time – just a few “tidbits”…
An interesting quote from the Billings Livestock October sale report reads, “Market solidity in the better using horses and top-end performance bred prospects. Demand continues to diminish for the plainer, thinner, more common type horses.”
With that said, it would be safe to say that you need something “SPECIAL” in your horses to ensure the marketability of them. That something “special” may just lie in a specific bloodline…read on…
The top 3 selling horses at the 2010 Winter Mixed Sale at Heritage Place (Oklahoma City) were all Strawfly Speical bred: High selling horse was Dashin Follies, a proven producing mare who is an own daughter of Strawfly Special sold for $875,000. Her daughter Coronita Cartel (sired by the great Corona Cartel) sold for $250,000 and the 3rd highest seller: Attempting Strawfly another direct daughter of Strawfly Special sold for $150,000. Note: Our stallion, Ninety Nine Goldmine is a son of STRAWFLY SPECIAL !
William & I attended a short course in Fort Collins, Co. on reproductive management & A.I. in mid January. We both really enjoyed the course, got a lot out of it and met some remarkable Veterinarians & staff there at CSU. After learning about how different stallions can be to collect & handle, we realize just how lucky we are with 99!
The JJ Classic Futurity (http://jjclassic.com/)held their Stallion Auction this month. I didn’t get 99 nominated until 3 days before the auction’s closing. Bidders showed great interest in him & ran him up to tie the highest selling stud fee in the auction (despite his short listing time!) Congratulations to Marcie Kahl of North Dakota on her winning bid!
I snapped a few pictures today after we caught 99 to trim his feet. He is like part of the family so we all posed for a “family shot”. I think he was even trying to give me a hug... Or just looking at how large I’ve gotten over winter…?! He is such a sweetheart to be around and truly does love people! “Spot” the dog was in the picture too…only facing the wrong way!
“Cool Girls” (Mare by 99) was the 3rd high selling horse out of 177 head at the Rapid City Stock Show Sale at the end of January. She is California bound! Congrats to seller Brenda Hughes & to the new owners as well!
The Canadian Barrel Horse Incentive SUPER STAKES stallion auction starts on February 15. We have donated a stud fee to 99 so check out the website & follow the auction to see how that one goes.
http://www.canadianbarrelincentive.com/super_stakes.htm
That is about all for now.
Stay warm all & lets hope spring is just around the corner! |
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| October 21 |
Fall News…
The regular season rodeos have finished up and it’s time to reflect back on our year. It was an up and down season for me, so proud of my horses at moments and frustrated beyond belief at other times! That’s barrel racing! My Dad told me a long time ago that if it were easy everyone would be out there doing it. (I’m finding he is right about a lot of things…). William is of course headed back to the CFR so he no doubt feels his year was a triumph. For him 2009 was about overcoming obstacles, staying positive and making the best of the hand ‘yer
dealt! It was slow until July and then pretty steady after that for him.
I’ve taken a bit of a “break” from the horses for the past few weeks – not entirely by choice as we were house-bound with colds, then flu followed by Tate having bilateral ear infection! Oh – and how could I forget the lovely snow storm after that! Lately I’ve been catching up on some woodwork projects and am now itching to get back at my young horses!
Our new broodmare: Suzanne made it here from Alabama…I don’t think she’s very impressed with the Canadian climate but she has put on weight & seems to have recovered from the long haul. Thanks to GOLD BUCKLE TRANSPORT for your professionalism & TLC hauling Suzanne. I took some pictures of her the other day but it seemed like all I did was chase her around the tree so I will try to get some better ones soon before she “hairs up”.
William has been busy hauling bales, hunting, and trying to get some practice in before the CFR. We are also rounding up materials for a new shedrow and set of runs we will build this fall to house mares in the spring.
The Todd Boggust memorial steer wrestling jackpot is this weekend at our good friend’s: Darren & Johanna Zieffle’s place. (Sounding Lake Arena) We look forward to a good time there. (hopefully some fast steer wrestling runs too)!!
That is about all the “news” I have for now. There is however a little “bragging” left to do: |
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Congrats to Milt Rigetti on selling Ninety Nine Crime (by Crimewave, out of a “99’ daughter) at the CBHI sale – this yearling was the Reserve High-Seller
“Cheetah” ( 99 daughter raised & sold by Winners Circle Ranch) & Diane Moe continue their winning streak:
JJ Classic Futurity & Derby
October 10-11, 2009 - Verndale, MN
Futurity 2nd Go
1D 1st RC Back In Black, Diane Moe, 15.515, $344
UBRA World Finale (United Barrel Racing Assoc.) Verndale, MN. Oct 11
1D 1st Diane Moe, RC Back In Black, Diamond D Arena, 15.427,
Sunday Open
1D 1 Cayla Melby, Okie Barry Pine, Los Gauchos Ranch, 15.359,
2 Lynne Swanson, Cash In On Speed, 15.366
3 Sue Berg, Leos Legend, 15.479
4th Diane Moe, RC Back In Black, Diamond D Arena, 15.515
RC Back In Black was named 2009 UBRA Horse of the Year
MN Lakes Barrel Race
Oct 16-18/2009 Fergus Falls, MN.
Fut Average 1st
Futurity 1st Go -1st
Futurity 2nd go – 1st
Friday Open 1st
Saturday Open 1st
Sunday Open 6th |
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| Sept 8, 2009 |
| Congratulations to Crystal Mason and HARLEENS GOLDMINE (X Ninety Nine Goldmine) for winning the Amateur Award at the Northern Lights Barrel Racing Futurity Sept 4-6th! |
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| Aug 25, 2009 |
Congrats to Diane Moe & RC Back N Black on her recent winnings at the MN NBHA finals!
* 1st place in the Open 1st go
* 1st in the Futurity 1st go
* 4th in the Open 2nd GO
* 1st in the Futurity 2nd Go
* 1st in the Futurity Average (by over 8 tenths!!)
Check out the details on the Barrel Horse World Forum:
RESULTS: www.mnnbha.com
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| Aug 17, 2009 |
| I will start off our latest news with a quote: |
The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it.
What it makes of you will always be of far greater value than what you get.
Jim Rohn ~ America’s Foremost Business Philosopher |
 Recently I changed my goal for the season. I decided I would be happy if I ended up getting one cheque at a pro rodeo on each of my three mares I’ve competed on this year. Duncan has been oh-so-close a handful of times including a tenth out at Dawson last weekend. Finally at Cranbrook she “broke through” for a nibble…The ground was no good due to recent rain and the girl before me fell right down. Duncan handled it really well considering how new she is to this type of situation. It was just a small cheque but like the quote says, that is not where the real value lies!
I’ve got some barrel time in on the 3 year olds lately after mostly ‘ranch-riding’ them this summer. Wow! Is all I can say - what a nice pair of fillies, probably the most natural horses that I’ve started. One of them: “Fergie” is for sale as it seems there is just not enough of me to go around. She will make someone a very nice horse. I will keep Katie and futurity her to try to promote “99”.
Our foals are really growing and looking great. We kicked everybody out on grass for a few months and they sure are loving it! We will get them in to wean in September when we get the horses ready for the CHRHBA sale. As the secretary - I’ve been busy getting the catalogue ready and looking after the advertising as well. (More late nights at the computer!)
William’s rodeoing has been steady lately. He added a win to his list last weekend, splitting Pincher Creek. JD won 3rd there riding AJ. We head to Lethbridge for slack on Thursday then nothing until Kamloops on the 28th. While we are out in BC that weekend we will pick up one of our latest broodmare additions: “Star Water Two”, an own daughter of Firewater Flit out of a Magnolia Bar mare! We purchased this mare from Bill Robinson, a well-known horsemen from Okanagan Falls. Bill once owned Jet Of Honor and War Easy Jet! Needless to say, he knows a good horse when he sees one! We’ve also bought a Shawne Bug daughter from some wonderful people in Alabama. We are now in the process of getting a ride home for our“Ten Karrot Suzanne”! These 2 gals will no doubt have an enormous impact on our breeding program and we are excited to see how they cross on “99”.
Speaking of 99, I recently heard from another one of his offspring, a 3 yr. old filly named: ‘Money Flasher’ - she continues to light up the track in the Dakota’s for her current owners winning another race on June 21st ! Glad to hear of another “99” earning her oats!
In closing, I will leave you with another quote: God gives us dreams a size too big so that we can grow in them. ~Author Unknown
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| July 28, 2009 |
| Congrats to Diane Moe & RC BACK N BLACK (by Ninety Nine Goldmine) for winning the MBRA Futurity July 24-26 in Fergus Falls, MN |
| Congratulations to Craig Reesor on his 2nd place finish in the ranch horse competiton in Medicine Hat on BRISK BUT KICKIN - a 4 yr old 1 Y bred & raised mare (By IT Saskinic out of Brisk Sugarite)! |
| July 10, 2009 |
 William is back in the "CFR hunt" now thanks to the haul he made at Ponoka! He, AJ & Elsie won right around $10,500. Clayton Moorse also rode AJ in the second round, winning it. Travelling partner & buddy: JD Hays won William's Lake and 6th at Airdrie with our "team". William & the crew are entered in Cheyenne and will be headed there after Morris. We're hoping they draw some good ones as AJ loves the setup there!!
We had a blast at Cochrane when CBC sent two guys out to do a "shoot" of Tate and his horse for their Stampede coverage. We might catch a glimpse of him on Sunday July 14th if any of it turned out!
 The barrel racing is going so-so. Duncan was a tenth out at Airdrie - which I was happy with as it is a pretty small pen requiring "quick thinking" on her part. The excitement of Ponoka got to her a bit which I am chalking up to ' seasoning'!! After Cochrane I had Juice looked at by our vet who figures she's got some muscle soreness in her hind end. I'm having Tifarah Gone - our equine sports therapist come down to give her a going over. Juice is very sensitive and doesn't always trust people but she sure loves Tifarah and her massage machine.
We just sorted out the purebred groups yesterday and got some bulls kicked out. Fergie was great to sort on - even rode her in a halter the last half of the day.
We've had some nice rain showers this past week - keeping the pasture looking good so we are thankful for that! Well - I've got to go to another site and order some semen extender for the last few mares 99 has lined up.
Until next time,
Donna |
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| June, 2009 |
It finally feels like summer! Rodeo season is in full swing, the grass is green here and someone finally turned the heat on.
Branding day on June 23rd went great. Lots of eager help and good weather made for a productive day. Katie got to work the gate at the purebred branding (cut cows out from the calves). She was a star, biting at the pesky calves and pouncing in front of the persistent cows...even let me crack the bull whip off her to turn the stubborn ones back. Truly a reminder of how riding a great horse makes working cattle more like play than work!
On a sad note, we lost William's great hazing horse "Truckle" on June 19th. He lost a nasty battle with Pleural Pnemonia. Left with no other choice, William saddled one of my barrel horses, "Elsie" to fill Truckle's shoes. At her first rodeo as a hazing horse she made us money. (High River) From there it was William's Lake where they were winning 1st & 2nd when we left, again with her help. Next was the real test: Ponoka - Todd Maughan currently sits right in the thick of things with AJ and Elsie as his Equine team. So as our hearts are filled with sorrow, missing Truckle, they're also bursting with pride as we watch Elsie do her thing.
I've been riding Duncan at most of the rodeos lately. She was a tenth out at Wainwright and one, one hundreth out at High River. Juice has had some soreness in her back after slipping on every barrel at Marwayne. Chiropractor says a bit more time off and she should be good to go.
"99" is busy finishing up with his last few mares. Looks like there should be some nice colts off him next spring. Thanks to all the mare owners who supported us in this new adventure this season!
That's all for now
Donna |
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| Spring, 2009 |
Well - it is unquestionably the busiest time of year here on the ranch and we have decided to make more work for ourselves by purchasing a new stallion! We are so excited to introduce Ninety Nine Goldmine to Canada.
I bought a daughter of his last fall at the Hermanson-Kist sale and had the chance to see him out at Winner’s Circle Ranch along with several of his offspring. This spring we had purchased a breeding to him in the North Dakota Quarter Horse Racing Stallion auction. When the opportunity arose to buy him, it seemed like it was “meant to be”. We’ve got “Ninety Nine” home now where he is settled in. We are accepting a few select outside mares this year and will also be breeding our own. He is a dream to handle and has a wonderful disposition, always happy to see us! We are really fond of this horse already! Check him out on the stallion page.
The ’09 foal crop…or should I say, “filly crop” looks fabulous. The three by As Good As Nick Gets are cute and charming and the 2 All Star Special – bay fillies are compact and quick little girls! So far the only stud colt is by JBS Badges Déjà vu and out of “Moose”, “Spice’s mother. He is a stout one! Still waiting on Bunny to foal. I will post pictures soon and will also be accepting deposits on foals for sale.
The spring rodeos were decent for us. I rode Juice at all the indoor ones, placing everywhere that I didn’t tip a barrel! I will be going to a few local jackpots with “my girls” – Juice, Duncan and Elsie. At the last few Duncan has been outrunning the others but lacks “Rodeo experience” or I’d be riding her on the weekends too! Her or Elsie may get the call at some of the big outdoor pens.
William has AJ back on the road now (1st, 3rd and 4th at Maple Creek were all won on AJ)…He is also super excited about “Easy” – the grey Holland Ease gelding that he has now jumped a few steers on. He is unreal fast and has a phenomenal mind. “Spice” made her rodeo debut this spring on the hazing side and handled it like a champ so the future looks bright on the bull dogging end of things too.
Brandings have started, seeding is underway, there are cows to move, irrigating to be done, mares to breed, colts to cut, bulls to test and rodeos to get to! Right now the sun is shining and Tate is up from his nap so we better get back at ‘er.
Donna
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