Have you ever wondered who the two adorable kids with the cutting sign are that have been featured in several of our tabs? They are Gage Charles and Maddy (Maddison) Meik.  This photo was snapped at a Henry’s Lake Cutting several years ago, by Laurie Errington  with Scootemnshootem Photography. Gage Charles has continued to become a cutter and won the $1,000 novice last year.   Thank you Deb Ellon for the fun story on your adorable...

by Corey Fagan Women are diverse in many applications of life. I believe that when we are in alignment with who we are, we will choose the things in life that we love.  We will be able to find pride in what we accomplish, because it is within direct association of that which defines us.  Careers are then joyful, hobbies bring about satisfaction, and life is peaceful and strengthened with love.  By choosing what we love, we are able to stay...

2nd in a series by Corey Fagan Children… they are the beginning.  When they are brought into this world they are a fresh slate, a pure, untainted human being ready to learn, grow and explore all that is around them.   Believing in them and knowing that they can be the best of us and then allowing them to take that to their own greater level is empowerment.  The youth of today, are our opportunities to help shape the future we want; by...

1st in a series by Corey Fagan Throughout history women have played extraordinary roles within our communities, families, and culture. Women have overcome adversities in times past; challenging themselves through each generation to become leaders, queens, warriors, prime ministers, and first ladies. Legendary women like Eleanor Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony, Marie Curie, and beloved Mother Theresa, come to mind when I think of extraordinary...

Kenneth L. Dunn Kenny Dunn, 80, of Caldwell, died on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at a Boise hospital. Kenny Dun was a great icon for Cutting in Idaho, and as he would tell you a very handsome cowboy. Please share your stories about Kenny with us so we can remember him the way he would have wanted.  With a joke and a smile. Thank you Laurie Errington, Scootemnshootem Photos for getting these so quickly! Kenneth Lee Dunn 1931 – 2011...

At 3 o’clock, I sat quietly beside him….held his hand and prayed. I prayed to my God to let him be peaceful, I spoke to him, promised him we will take care of things. At 5:55, he passed away….out of his pain. Sylvan was 94, a tough buckaroo! We all learned so much from this man….so very much.  Linda Williamson In fondest memory of Sylvan Williamson who passed on January 12, 2011 at the age of 94. He was a dear...

Andy Christensen purchased his very first horse when he was in the 7th grade. He paid $1000 for the nice palomino gelding named Corky. As he entered high school, he moved up to an 18-year-old mare that had roped a ton of steers. Off he went on the rodeo trail. Andy continued his education at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, where he roped with the college rodeo team. After serving an LDS mission in Fresno, CA, Andy returned home and bought two...

“MOUSE FEATHERS” 1999 ICHA Uncola Champion, ICHA Aged Event 2003 $50,000 Amateur Champion, Western Nationals Mouse Feathers, aka “Mousie” is a horse who stands out in the herd! This 13 year old gelding, out of a Welsh Pony mare and a Paint stud, is a gritty cow pony. His owner, Lorie Greenwell of Paul, Idaho says, “The tougher the cow the better he is!” Here is a horse who reallllly gets cow fresh! Lorie and Mousie have been together...

Richard Jordan grew up in Adrian, Oregon, riding horses while he helped his Dad and Grandpa at JR Land and Livestock in Westfall, Oregon. One day, after an unsuccessful chucker hunt, Richard walked into his Grandpa’s house a little disappointed. Grandpa told him to saddle up his horse and help him sort cows. That day was the turning point in his life! After having so much fun sorting cows on horseback, Richard was determined to find a career...

Jim and Diane Schaeffer of Paul Idaho have been involved with performance horses for a very long time. They credit ICHA members Russ Miller, Kay Garner, Van and Kathy Greenwell for their interest in cutting and Wade Zollinger for help in their breeding program. As owners they are familiar faces at events in which their horses are entered. Jim and Diane have two sons, Dan and Roger. The family business is farming, trucking and raising replacement...