Texas youth participate is some very tight competition during the Kerr County 4H Horse Club Equine Rodeo. The competition held in Kerrville, Texas at the Hill Country Youth Exhibition Center, concluded April 29th for the 2011 season. Events included, Straight Away Barrels, Clover Barrels, Poles, Stakes and Flag Racing with High Point scoring held through the Rodeo series.

When my son Austin and I walked into the Sheplers store located in San Antonio, Texas, his eyes open wide as he exclaims, "Wow. Dad, this is some store. It's Huge." He was exactly right as Sheplers is the worlds largest western wear retailer. They were around long before his generation or even my own. The business roots date back to 1899 even before the late Harry Shepler was born.

Often the young eyes see things that appear tragic as the end of the world while the older set of eyes realizes all great things eventually come to an end. However it may be Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Tragic yes and we can all help.

Getting ready for 2009 WNFR in Las Vegas. Should be an absolute killer good time. This is the 25th anniversary of NFR in Vegas. There is so much to do and to see: Cowboy Christmas, NFR performances each night at T&M, National Finals Tonight at the Gold Coast, Buckle Ceremony at South Point- (make sure you take a photo with the Benny Binion statue), just to name a few.