Western Wasatch November 2020 Issue

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Table of Contents RODEO Youth Rodeo Spotlight: Oaklin Martin............................. 4 UJHSRA Queen Harlee Stokes......................................... 5 Junior High School Rodeo President Britt Bradford.......... 7 Kajun Watterson; Vice President and all around dreams... 8 Junior High Rodeo Student Secretary Paige Bowler.......... 9

SPECIAL FEATURES Utah Mounted Thunder..................................................12 Jasper Peterson holds on to his dreams.........................15

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Junior Livestock show hits record.................................. 17 Everything you need to know about 4-H........................19

ANIMAL CARE Dr. Justin Stark: Two-year-old dentistry..........................20

Dr. David Moss: Colic - ‘Tis the season..........................21 Improving safety of migrating birds................................16

OUTDOORS Keeping decorations delightful.......................................22 Ken Adams: Turning compost into roses........................23 Trophy Room........................................................... 26-29 Rhody McClellan: First bull elk scores 320....................30

WESTERN FASHION The season for fall and winter outerwear.......................32 Hat Tricks: Buckaroo vs Cowpuncher ............................33

ENTERTAINMENT Midnight ride.................................................................35 Cowboy Poetry: The girl on the train............................. 37 Sam Lively: Corona can’t keep rodeo down...................38

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Jasper Peterson, a western Weber County 11-year-old battling Batten disease, at his family’s alfalfa farm in Cornish.

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Oaklynn Martin; a rodeo legacy WRITTEN BY KRIS BLANKMAN Western Wasatch Contributor

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Oaklynn and her horse Diesel.

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Oaklynn Martin is a 10-year-old allaround competitor from Malad, Idaho. This spunky and sweet young lady is a 5th grader in the Liahona Prep Academy. Her favorite subject in school is math and her favorite event is barrel racing. She is a member of the Wasatch Junior High School Rodeo Club. Oaklynn is the real deal coming from a rodeo family where her parents have been lifelong competitors and she, her 3 sisters, and 1 brother are continuing the tradition.

She is the third child in her family and says that she started rodeoing as soon as she could run and pull a ribbon off a goat and navigate the stick horse barrel race.

Oaklynn and her horse Diesel love to travel with their family and cheer for family and friends at the rodeos. Her goals are to beat her own best personal time, every time she competes. Oaklynn barrel races, pole bends, and breakaway ropes. She is working on winning her first buckle and then wants to follow in her big sister, Kadence’s, footsteps and become a state champion roper.

While she may be third in the family, she is a big sister to Kassidy and Maycee and she loves to read to them and take care of them. Oaklynn has other interests as well.

She loves to camp, play basketball, sing, dance, and be outside.

She credits her big brother Kash with always being there to watch out for her and make sure she is ready at each rodeo. She is grateful to her big sister who stands with her before her runs and coaches her before she competes.

Oaklynn and her family have a saying that they live by, “People are more important than things.” She is so very thankful for all that her family does to help her do her best. Oaklynn works really hard to serve and help anyone who needs it and her advice to us all and her motto that she lives by is simple. Be Kind!

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H ARLEE S TOKES

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2020 Utah Junior High Rodeo Association Queen

Harlee Stokes and the her attendants moments after being crowned.

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Harlee Stokes at a rodeo queen competition in Weber County.

the negative diminishes. Harlee understands the importance of adding variety to her life, so she makes sure to keep her At only 14 years old, Harlee Stokes has interests well-rounded and meaningful. accomplished and set goals that many her Just starting her 8th grade year this year, age haven’t even thought about. A motiHarlee already understands the importance vated and driven young woman, Harlee isn’t of setting goals early and working hard to satisfied with less than her best in everyachieve those goals. Currently, her favorite thing she is involved in and makes sure that school subject is her Skills for Success she gives her absolute best to herself and class, where she gets to learn about a varito those who look up to and count on her. ety of careers and steps to take in pursuing Life for Harlee, like most of her peers, has those career paths. As she has researched been filled with setbacks and trials, but she many career options, Harlee has set her is determined to only focus on the positive sights on a veterinarian career. With this aspects of her life and knows that when she goal in mind, she is already start does so, those aspects will only grow, while More QUEEN | PAGE 6 WRITTEN BY LACIE KOFORD

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ing to take introductory courses in the field to set herself up for success when the time comes to pursue a post-graduate degree. While watching a documentary reality show on National Geographic Wild, “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” Harlee was inspired to pursue a career in veterinarian science. The show features Dr. Jan Pol, his family, and employees at his practice in rural Weidman, Michigan taking care of large and small farm animals. She would also like to work with farm animals in her future career and is committed to the time and schooling that it will take to achieve that goal. Harlee is not intimidated by the commitment she is making but sees it as a way to further her education, personal growth, and a way to help the western community that she is so heavily involved with.

Outside of the arena, Harlee loves to take dance lessons and hunt with her dad and brothers. Dancing for close to six years now and moving between two studios, she is excited that she recently has reached the level in dance where she can learn how to dance with pointe shoes. Currently, she dances at Julie Moffit Ballet School in North Ogden, but started dancing when she was 8 years old at a different studio. As with other areas of her life, she understands the commitment, both in time and skill, that progressing into pointe shoes will take.

For years, she admired the beautiful ballet dancers dancing in pointe shoes and made the goal to reach that level. She’s excited to learn how to do beautiful turns and complicated movements at this new level.

Harlee can usually be seen wearing cowboy boots or pointe shoes, two worlds that are so vastly different.

Another of Harlee’s favorite past times is going hunting with her dad and two brothers, both who are younger than she.

This year will be her second-year hunting with the group and she is loving making priceless memories with her family and being able to see the beautiful nature that is so abundant. Last year, in 2019, during her first year of hunting, she was able to get her first buck, and she is looking forward to go6 Standard-Examiner

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ABOVE: Harlee and 1st attendant Cheznee wait for the grand entry to begin prior to a rodeo competition. RIGHT: Harlee poses with 2020-21 Miss Rodeo Utah Kasadee Jo Jones during a rodeo.

ing on her second deer hunt at the end of October. Being the only girl raised with two brothers and many male cousins, Harlee is used to being around all the boys and often can be found playing football, pretending to play PBR bull riding games, and roughhousing a bit. However, she also loves to spend quality time with her mother, building that relationship to its fullest.

Harlee was born with rodeo and the western way of living in her blood. Both her parents and their families were all heavily involved in rodeo, so the love of the sport was instantly instilled in her. She is excited to carry on the tradition that so many before her have built and sacrificed for. She instantly fell in love with horses and knew at an early age that she wanted to be involved in rodeo and competing. At only 6 years old, she started out with queen contests, riding old horses that the family kept for the little kids to ride. She loved spending time with her experienced horses and spent as much time with them as she could. She entered the Plain City queen contest, gave it a go, and instantly found success there. She immediately loved the feeling of succeeding and working hard towards a goal, so she has continued on that path ever since.

Today, she still competes in many queen contests, but she also has found a love for

pole bending, breakaway, goat tying, and reigning events.

Some of Harlee’s accomplishments in her rodeo career so far have been most recently winning the 2020-2021 Junior High Rodeo Queen title just this past May. In 2019, she also won the 2nd attendant title.

Making good friends who helped her along is what Harlee attributes to her success in winning the queen title this year. As the queen for the 2020-2021 year, Harlee will be able to go to various rodeos, representing the junior high association, she’ll get to help inspire little girls and those around her to follow their dreams, and she’ll be a spokesperson for the association. She’s also excited at the probability of being invited to attend a few pro rodeos along the way.

Another accomplishment that she is proud of was being nominated to be a part of the all-star team along with her 12 year old brother. In this capacity, she’ll be a positive example and be able to give positive feedback for the junior high rodeos. The all-star team is comprised of a group of kids who

were nominated to represent the western way of life, to reach out to other kids, and to bring in newcomers to the sport.

Reaching for goals in rodeo and in life is not a new thing for Harlee, but she is excited to continually set new goals and work hard to accomplish them. In rodeo, she wants to work towards making it to state finals in goat tying, breakaway, and pole bending, and she’d love to tie in at an 8 in goat tying. She also has set the goal to catch her calf at a 2 or a 1 in roping. Lastly, she’s excited to continue on to high school rodeo, queening, and eventually make it to college rodeo. Goal setting doesn’t end at the rodeo gate for Harlee though, she’d also like to work towards getting her drivers license, serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and continue on the path that she’s already on for veterinary school. With the work ethic and determination that she’s already set forth for herself in life, achieving these goals will continue to inspire herself and those around her.

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Britt competes in tie down roping at a Utah junior high school rodeo.

Britt Bradford

Junior high rodeo president WRITTEN BY KRIS BLANKMAN Western Wasatch Contributor

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard!” That is the mantra that 14-year-old Brit Bradford lives by. This thoughtful and talented young man lives in Salem, Utah and is in the 8th grade at Salem Jr. High. His favorite subject is PE and along with rodeo he loves hunting, fishing, traveling, and sports.

He especially likes baseball and football. He is the middle child of 5, with 3 sisters and 1 brother. For the most part, Brit comes from a rodeo family. His dad ropes and his brother is a member of the High School rodeo team. The legacy goes back farther than that with his grandpa and great grandparents passing down the roping gene.

This tough young cowboy shared that when he was 2 ½ years old he was trampled by a horse

and life flighted to Primary Children’s Hospital. His parents were worried that he would never want to be around horses again. When he recovered enough to go home, they stopped by a friend’s house during a roping practice. They put him on a horse with that friend and Brit tells us that he has ridden almost every day since! “I love horses and am so grateful I’m still here and get to ride whenever I want.” Brit Bradford.

Brit entered his first rodeo in Maui when he was 6 years old. He calf ropes, team ropes, goat ties, ribbon ropes and competes in chute dogging. This all-around cowboy says that his favorite thing about rodeo is competing and meeting people from all over the world! Brit is a member of the Utah Junior High School Rodeo Association and is the 2020-2021 Student President. He said, “I challenge everyone

Britt Bradford was elected president of the Utah Junior High School Rodeo Association.

to set goals, practice, be positive, cheer each other on, make a new friend and most importantly...Have Fun!!!” His most memorable rodeo accomplishments are winning the 2020 Utah State Championship in heeling and competing in the Las Vegas 2019 Junior National Finals Rodeo.

When asked to share something random about himself Brit told us that when he was 8 years old, he was trying to tie a calf to a fence, and it took off while Britt’s finger was in the rope. He was medevacked to Honolulu where they did surgery and fixed his finger.

It is no surprise to learn that this tough and determined young man’s goals for the next few years are to win more state and national titles and to make more friends. His goals for life are inspirational when he shares that he wants to be kind and respectful to others and work hard to accomplish his dreams and that he is grateful for God who makes all things possible! He says that he sees himself pro-rodeoing in ten years. I think the future of rodeo is in good hands with young men like Brit having big dreams and the determination to accomplish them!

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Kajun Watterson; All around dreams

Kajun and her horse, Paid to Hotrod, preparing for their trip to the Pink Buckle Barrel Race in Oklahoma.

WRITTEN BY KRIS BLANKMAN Western Wasatch Contributor

Kajun Watterson, from Bluffdale, Utah, is a 12-yearold seventh grader with big goals and the skills to accomplish them!

She is a member of the Utah Junior High School Rodeo Association and is the current Student Vice President. She has a goal to give every rodeo contestant an amazing experience in Jr. High rodeo like she has had.

Kajun is the youngest child and only girl in a rodeo family. She started riding when she was two years old and started competing at the age of three. She started on poles and barrels in her younger years but her favorite event right now is breakaway.

She admits she did not like being the youngest with two older brothers until she was able to get into rodeo a little more and compete. Her two older brothers are also involved in rodeo.

This well spoken and intelligent young lady has certainly proven that she can compete. Some of her favorite accomplishments to date are 7 trophy saddles and a bunch of buckles that she has won. She tells us that she won 3 or 4 of them at the age of 7, winning the All-Around 5th and Under two years in a row.

At the age of 8 years old Kajun was involved in a horse accident while roping in her backyard. She said she had to take a year off and was not able to rodeo or compete, and that it was hard, but has come back strong! And strong she is. In 2020 Kajun was the Intermountain Icebreaker Rodeo Champion in breakaway and the Reserve All Around in the Junior High 8 Standard-Examiner

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Kajun shows off her 5th and Under Association All Around Cowgirl Saddle with All Around Cowboy Rowdy Jax Mckee.

Division. This impressive young lady has her sights set on the State and National Finals for the 2020/2021 season. Her goal is to win the State Finals in breakaway and then move on to Nationals in four events with her eye on the prize to win the All-Around at the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo. And it comes as no surprise that she wants to repeat this same goal in High School.

She hopes to earn a rodeo scholarship to Utah Valley University when she is done with High School and follow her brother who is currently doing just that.

Rodeo is not the only interest this amazing young lady has. She loves to draw horses and animals and art is her favorite class in school. She loves to play basketball and has been on competitive teams since 3rd grade.

She also loves to hunt. She is looking forward to the deer hunt this fall so she can enjoy time spent with her dad and brothers.

When asked what she would like to be doing in her 20s, she said she wants to be a makeup artist. She also wants to be a mom with a family of her own and hopes that they can enjoy the sport of rodeo together.

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Paige Bowler Junior High Rodeo Association Student Secretary

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Paige and her horse compete at a Utah High School Rodeo competition.

peers better at school, plan activities to help build a positive atmosphere, and building her own friendships and relationships Paige Bowler has been able to achieve has been a highlight of her involvement in success in her life both inside the rodeo student government. She is also excelling arena and out. At the young age of 14, she’s in basketball and has been on a recreation been able to navigate many goals, triumphs, team for the past three years. and setbacks. Sandwiched between four As a child, Paige began her career in brothers, two older, and two younger, Paige rodeo by learning barrel racing, pole bendhas had to learn how to stand out as the ing, and goat tail pulling. As she has gained hard-working young woman she is today. experience and learned to hone her skills, Learning to appreciate her involvement in she now finds that she enjoys competing rodeo has been a way of life since she first in barrel racing, breakaway, team roping, began at the young age of four years old. and ribbon roping. The adrenaline rush, Hailing from Washington County, Paige the speed, and the excitement are what she has enjoyed being involved in student loves most about these events. Currently, government at her junior high and is the barrel racing is her favorite event, and she 8th grade class president this year. Having More BOWLER | PAGE 10 a platform where she can get to know her WRITTEN BY LACIE KOFORD

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Paige and her horse Nova.

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nationals in barrels, breakaway, and team roping, obtain a national title, and confrom Page 9 tinue her work with horses as she raises continues to practice and improve and trains them. Currently, she helps her her skills in this event and the others older brothers train and raise the horses she’s involved in. they have now and has enjoyed learning Some of Paige’s accomplishments that skill. over the past few years have been beAs the secretary for the Junior High ing recognized as the State Champion Rodeo Association, Paige has been Barrel Racer for her age division at the able to participate in planning activistate finals in June of this year, placties to build relationships among her ing in the top ten in barrels during her peers, vote and help to make decisions rookie year in sixth grade, and placing that will help the association, and is in the top ten in breakaway just this involved in designing and planning year. When she won the state finals in prizes for state finals. Recently, she has barrel racing this year, she was award- helped to make decisions regarding ed with her first saddle, which she had changes to events due to COVID-19, the opportunity to personalize and including changing and securing alterdesign. She also was awarded a buckle, nate locations to hold competitions. adding to her collection of buckles One of her favorite activities that she she’s won over the past few years. helped to plan was when they put on a Paige is excited for the goals she has water games activity at their last rodeo. set for herself in the future. She has high She says being involved with the asand lofty goals, knowing that with hard sociation has helped her to make more work and determination, she can make friends and meet many new mentors them reality. She would like to make it to along the way.

Paige poses with her trophy saddle after being crowned the 2020 UJHSRA Barrel Racing Champion.

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A cowgirl competes in the Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition during the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Ogden Pioneer Stadium in Ogden.

Utah Mounted Thunder bringing Old West, cowboy lifestyle into the 21st century there’s a flourishing organization in Standard-Examiner Utah that allows him to get his fix.

Casperson is a member of Utah’s OGDEN — For JD Casperson, a true Mounted Thunder, one of many outfits 21st century cowboy, there aren’t many things better than shooting a gun while across the nation associated with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association. riding a horse.

The sport, which Casperson says is And thankfully, Casperson says,

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quickly gaining in popularity, harkens back to the Old West. According to UMT’s website, contestants compete in the timed event on horseback, using two .45 caliber single-action revolvers. Rifles and shotguns are also used, though those variations are typically

more difficult and not as common.

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SPECIAL FEATURES 1800s. According to UMT, the load will break a balloon from about 15 feet and in. For obvious safety reasons, live rounds are strictly prohibited at competitions and most of the horses involved wear ear plugs.

Once the clock starts, cowboys and cowgirls maneuver their horses around a course of 10 balloons, trying to hit each target and pop the balloons.

Time is added for missed targets and the contestant that completes the course the fastest is crowned the winner.

“It’s a good time,” said Casperson, who competes in the sport all over the West. “I get to shoot stuff and go fast on my horse. There’s usually not a lot of opportunity for that.”

As for competitors, there’s no age limit, although

contestants aren’t allowed to shoot until they’re 12.

The CMSA has a variety of levels of competition for everyone, from beginner to advanced.

“There’s skill levels one through six,” Casperson said. “So if you’re just starting out, you don’t get thrown to the wolves right away.”

Casperson figures “80% to 90%” of achieving success in the sport comes by way of horsemanship, not marksmanship.

“You’ve gotta be locked in with your horse,” he said.

Adding to the sport’s Old West mystique is the dress code. Participants are required to wear Western attire. According to UMT, traditional style includes a Western shirt, blue jeans covered by chinks, Western

boots and a cowboy hat. Women are encouraged to wear dresses in 1800s style.

“You kind of have to look the part,” Casperson says.

Casperson said he also enjoys the friendly, familyoriented atmosphere of the sport. Last year, while driving to a competition in Duchesne, Casperson’s vehicle broke down on the side of the road. Others traveling to the event noticed and drove Casperson’s two oldest boys, who were both competing, to the event. When Casperson got his truck troubles figured out and arrived at the arena, he found his sons had been fully outfitted and prepared for their rides.

“It’s a competition,” he said. “But I would dare say it’s the friendliest competition I’ve been a part of.”

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Holding on to his dreams

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Jasper Peterson, a western Weber County 11-year-old battling Batten disease, on a fishing outing along the Cub River in Idaho. He’s with his dad, Matt Peterson, and his younger brother, Owen.

Batten disease hasn’t tempered 11-year-old Jasper Peterson’s passion for farming, ranching

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It all started, or at least became apparent, when teachers noticed that Jasper Peterson seemed to be having vision problems.

That was back in 2015, when the western Weber County boy, born Chase Peter-

son but preferring the moniker Jasper, was in first grade. Problems persisted, defied easy explanation, and ultimately he was diagnosed with Batten disease, a rare disorder of the nervous system that typically claims its victims when they’re in their late teens or early 20s. Sight loss is usually the first symptom.

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get older and the disease progresses. And when there are clinical trials, only a very small number of kids with Batten disease can typically take part.

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Fast forward, and things haven’t gotten easier. There’s no definitive cure, research into the disorder is limited in part because there are so few people who suffer from it and symptoms progressively broaden as Batten disease kids get older. Jasper, now 11, is one of just three patients in Utah that his mom, Jessica Peterson, knows of. “It’s every parent’s worst nightmare,” she said.

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have complicated things, slowing the search for a cure and adding to the heartache. “There’s extreme helplessness. You just take it day by day,” Jessica said.

But still, you have to live, and five years on, as they keep clamoring for more research and awareness of Batten disease, it’s taught the Peterson family a lesson — you need to count your blessings. “There’s no doubt dealing with this disease has opened our eyes.

It’s definitely made us better people,” Jessica said.

Call it the silver lining.

Given the tough circumstances, the family could give in to despair, but Jessica said they instead keep the focus on the positive, even as Batten disease’s toll on Jasper mounts.

He’s now legally blind, suffers from seizures, another symptom, and the disorder will typically cause a loss of motor functions as it progresses. But even if Jasper can’t do all the things he used to, like ride a bike, there are still good moments to be had.

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Jasper Peterson, a western Weber County 11-year-old battling Batten disease, with his family outside their home.

From left, dad Matt Peterson, mom Jessica Peterson, Jasper’s younger brother Owen and Jasper.

tage of that,” Jessica said.

Jasper loves the farmer/ cowboy lifestyle and helps tend to an alfalfa field the family cultivates. He can still fish, hike and ride horses, if the proper precautions are taken.

“He still rides his horse.

And we farm, so he rides his tractor,” said his dad, Matt Peterson. “He’s still active and does a lot of the things he likes to do.”

And even if Batten disease has impacted his cognitive development, there are things Jasper knows that might seem like a foreign language to others. He knows how engines and submersible pumps work.

His penchant for farming has given him insights into things that may not register on the

radar screens of others. “He can tell you anything about a tractor and how it works,” Jessica said.

Still, that doesn’t mean there aren’t dark, frustrating, sad moments. The Beyond Batten Disease Foundation, formed to raise awareness about the disorder and seek out research funding, notes that the ailment leads to loss of motor functions and Parkinson-like symptoms, eventually confining those who have it to wheelchairs or beds before premature death. Given such a prognosis, it’s the relatively low focus on research about Batten disease compared to other ailments given the smaller pool of patients that really gets to Jasper’s dad,

among other things.

“It’s heartbreaking to see us get pushed to the back of the line,” Matt said.

And though they’re no longer seeking out donations for Batten disease research as aggressively as they were a couple of years ago, their message on the matter hasn’t changed. There’s an experimental gene therapy and three promising drug treatments that could potentially help, but the research always seems to face delay from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulators.

“It’s just trying to get it through the FDA,” said Matt.

Sadly, treatments, if and when found, are less likely to benefit Batten disease victims as they

Despite it all, Jasper manages, even if there are moments of frustration. Jessica and Matt are real estate brokers and they’ll take turns working and staying home to care for Jasper.

“He functions quite well,” Jessica said. He and his younger brother Owen, now a first grader, had attended West Weber Elementary but are now being home-schooled given the COVID-19 pandemic. Jasper is learning Braille. “Physically, he looks really good for his age, but cognitively he’s behind,” Jessica said.

Significantly, though, he still has his dreams, which revolve around farming, ranching and the country lifestyle.

The family acquired land in the Cornish area near the Idaho border to cultivate alfalfa to give Jasper an outlet for his passion, and when he makes a sale, his mom said, “he just gets the biggest smile on his face.”

Indeed, even if Batten disease has created an unanticipated twist in life — for Jasper, most notably, but the rest of his family as well — it doesn’t mean dreams have to wither away and die. “He wants to be a rancher. He wants to be a farmer. That’s all he wants to do,” Jessica said.

Contact reporter Tim Vandenack at tvandenack@standard. net, follow him on Twitter at @timvandenack or like him on Facebook at Facebook.com/timvandenackreporter.

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Junior Livestock show hits record The funds largely go back to the kids and teens who take part, though they don’t always necessarily turn a profit

BY TIM VANDENACK Standard-Examiner

OGDEN — Call it a tribute to Weber County’s would-be agronomists and a nod to the agricultural

sector here.

Despite the soft economy, despite stricter guidelines at the Weber County Fair last August brought on by the COVID-19 pan-

demic, the Junior Livestock Show netted more money for the young competitors than ever.

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Whit Christensen, 11, holds the lamb he raised to show in the Weber County Fair Junior Livestock Show as he registers the animal on Aug. 4. To the left is Steve Harrison and on the right is Cassie Joiner, who were assisting with registration. The fair went from Aug. 5-8.

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had,” said County Commissioner Jim Harvey. “People really care about that.

They understand the importance of that program.”

The final figures were just recently tabulated, and Ashton Wilson, the fair director, said sales of animals brought in $518,161 to the show’s young participants. Donations brought in another $155,488, making for a total of $673,649, money that largely goes back to the kids and teens taking part.

Harvey said it’s the largest haul ever, and it compares to the $559,330 brought in at last year’s fair, unimpeded

by COVID-19 concerns. A total of 337 goats, hogs, lambs and steers were sold compared to 301 last year.

“It’s really rewarding to see,” Wilson said, attributing the sales figure to strong community support for the program.

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, it

“It’s the biggest sale we ever had. People really care about that. They understand the importance of that program.”

— Jim Harvey, Weber County commissioner wasn’t a sure thing the Junior Livestock Show would even go forward this year.

“I had parents calling constantly, wondering if we were going to go forward. ... So we had to fight for it,” Wilson said.

But after implementing guidelines meant to guard against the spread of COVID-19, including a mask requirement, county leaders opted to move

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ahead with the Junior Livestock Show.

It was one of only a handful of events held as part of the scaled-back Weber County Fair this year. Had the show been canceled, kids who had acquired animals dating to the spring and late 2019 would have had to figure out what to do with the critters.

The auction is the culmination of the show, after prizes for the grand and reserve champions are awarded. Buyers typically pay above market rates. But that doesn’t mean those taking part turn a profit given the expense of raising an animal.

“I’ve seen kids make a lot of money.

I’ve seen kids lose a lot of money,” said Chad Marriott, coordinator for the Weber School District‘s career and technical education program. He helps run the agricultural component of the program.

Whatever the case, he said participating in the Junior Livestock Show has numerous benefits for those taking part. Participation in the show serves as credit for some Weber School District ag classes and many who take part come from the system’s schools.

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The kids and teens have to learn how to buy an animal, they raise it and they have to care for it until it’s ready for auction, though not all participants sell their critters. They also have to create a report detailing the care and growth of the animals in their care.

“I tell everybody they ought to be involved in it,” said Marriott, citing the transferable skills that kids learn — budgeting, dealing with people and more.

Though much of western Weber County’s farmland is giving way little by little to housing subdivisions, that doesn’t minimize the relevance of the ag sector here, nor the opportunities in the sector, Marriott said. The stereotypical ag-sector job of operating a farm tractor has given way to jobs in science, veterinary care and more.

Indeed, Weber School District has doubled the number of ag teachers from seven to 14 in the last eight or nine years, reflecting growing interest, Marriott said. Likewise, participation in a summer ag program sponsored by the district has more than doubled in recent years to around 500.

Harvey is a big fan of the Junior Livestock Auction. “It teaches kids good things, good traits, good habits, making good people of them,” he said.

Contact reporter Tim Vandenack at tvandenack@standard.net, follow him on Twitter at @timvandenack or like him on Facebook at Facebook.com/timvandenackreporter.

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Everything you need to know about 4-H of their friends. Consequently, the county 4-H office rarely has a list of clubs accepting new members. An exception is 4-H 4-H CLUBS horse clubs, which are typically 4-H is for all youth age 5-18. larger and often can accept There is also a Cloverbud projnew members. ect that is for children age 5-7.

For a child wanting to join a Most clubs in Weber County 4-H club, this means that there are family clubs or neighbormay not be an existing club hood clubs where parents are available to join. For families the leaders, and their children interested in having their are the 4-H members. There children participate in a 4-H are also community clubs in club, we suggest getting several the robotics, livestock, shootfamilies to join together and PHOTO PROVIDED BY UTAH STATE 4-H EXTENSION OFFICE ing sports, rabbits, and horse organize a local club – sharing project areas. We can give out Weber county 4-H includes the junior livestock program. Youth participants have the opportunity to raise lamb, hogs, steers, bucket calves, dairy the fun and the responsibilities. club leaders’ names with their heifers and goats. permission. These leaders WHAT DOES IT COST? enrollment fee can now be paid having their projects finished may or may not be taking new This is the best news of so they can enter them at the in 4-H Online. Instructions for members into their clubs. all! The annual enrollment fee 4-H Online payments can also Weber County Fair. Our fair is A 4-H leader may be any for Weber County 4-H is only in August at the Weber County be found on the forms page. adult who desires to work with $10. For 4-H horse, robotics, Fairgrounds, and entry inforyouth, teaching them life skills Enrollment fees can also be sewing, Cloverbuds, Clever mation can be found in our paid by phone with a credit and helping them to become Clovers, and shooting club card, or by stopping by the 4-H e-newsletter or on this website. happy, productive adults. members, the fee is $20. For All enrolled leaders and office. However, 4-H enrollAll leaders in Utah must go their enrollment fee, members members are emailed a Weber ments are not current/active through a screening process will receive the monthly 4-H County 4-H newsletter each until the fees are paid. Club before they are approved to newsletter and accident insurleaders and members must re- month. There are many 4-H be a 4-H leader. Leader apance while at 4-H events. Club enroll at the beginning of each activities offered on the County members are also eligible to plications are completed in and State levels throughout the 4-H Online with a leader’s 4-H 4-H year. The 4-H year runs participate in all of the county year. Some are specific to a Sept. 1 — Aug. 31. enrollment.

4-H contests offered for their There are many, many proj- certain age, and some require Once a leader has been apgrade division (nearly 20 a registration fee. Reminders proved, the club may be orga- ect areas in 4-H. The number events) and can exhibit in the about upcoming activities are in of projects focused on will nized, and members enrolled.

Weber County Fair. the e-newsletter. You may read be determined by the leader Utah has gone to an online Members are also responsifurther about these activities on and club members. We have enrollment system. Leaders ble for the expenses associated publications available for some both this website and the state with the projects they select. and members now enroll on4-H website at line. Instructions for 4-H Online project areas which we sell at These expenses range widely our cost. Use of these materials can be found on our website JOINING A 4-H CLUB depending on the project. For is not required; they are availMany Utah 4-H clubs meet on the forms page. A club may example, owning and showing able as a resource. in homes, which typically limits a horse would be a much more be as small as one leader and Some clubs meet weekly all the club to 10 or fewer chilone member or may have many expensive project than a sewyear, others daily during the dren, depending on the size leaders and many members. ing project. summer — whatever the club of the home. This often means There is an annual fee of $10 Club activities are usually decides as long as they meet that as soon as a parent orgaper member ($20 for horse, covered by money-making nizes a club, it is already full robotics and shooting sports). a minimum of six times per projects conducted by the club with their children and a few No fee for leaders. The 4-H year. Most clubs work toward or by each member contribut-

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ing money toward the cost of project supplies and/or providing some of the project supplies. Some clubs charge dues to cover the costs of project supplies and club activities.

ORGANIZING A 4-H CLUB

Organizing a 4-H club is simple. It begins with identifying one or more families who want to organize a club and who are willing to share the responsibility for a 4-H club.

A good club size is about 5-10 members. The five simple steps for organizing a 4-H club are: Talk to folks in your community to learn about the interest in organizing a 4-H club. Clubs tend to operate better if members are close in age (within a couple of years).

Identify the parents who are willing to support the club. It works much better if several parents team up together to share the leadership roles. This keeps any one person’s job from becoming too big.

The adult volunteers complete a Volunteer Application, are interviewed and attend a 4-H Club Leader Orientation.

The club holds an organizational meeting. During this meeting, they will select the official name of the 4-H club, elect officers, select projects, determine a meeting schedule and location for club meetings.

If you have any questions about organizing a club, or you want to schedule a 4-H Discovery Night in your community, contact David Widdison, 4-H Coordinator, at david.widdison@usu.edu or call (801) 399-8220.

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Two-year-old

dentistry WRITTEN BY JUSTIN STARK Certified Equine Dentist

As we enter fall, horse owners and trainers begin to make plans to start training their young horses. Whether horses are started as two-year olds or older, proper dentistry is vital to the success of a young horse. This article will focus mainly on the 2-yearold quarter horse who may be scheduled to compete during the next year. If you prefer to wait until your horse is a year or two older, you’ll still want to follow these guidelines in your horse’s second year of age.

Horses naturally develop sharp edges on their teeth that can damage the tongue and cheek tissue. In a natural environment horses live with this discomfort. Advanced education and precision equipment gives modern domestic horses relief from this common obstacle in their development.

A sound dental program should begin around age two.

A thorough dental exam can happen before that, but major changes will begin to take place in the second year. As baby teeth shed and adult teeth replace them, care should be given to make sure this process is as painless as possible. Even if a bit is not introduced yet, good dentistry is still impor20 Standard-Examiner

Equine Dentistry By Justin Stark tant.

These photos show a good example of what can be discovered in a young mouth.

This filly is approaching her second year and will begin light training. She will be introduced to a saddle and a snaffle bit.

The owners brought her in for her first dental check up. They wanted to be certain she would be comfortable during the introductory training period.

The photos show two major issues that would affect her comfort with the bit; wolf teeth and front, upper hooks. In fact, without the bit she already has lacerations in her cheeks from the upper hooks. By adding a bit to this mouth she would experience severe discomfort and her training process would be more difficult as a result.

Some might claim that starting a young horse in a halter would be better, however, this mare has never been ridden; she was barely halter-broke and she already has damage in her cheeks from her sharp teeth.

Even with a bitless bridle she would still experience discomfort.

By removing these obstacles

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and making sure the rest of her teeth are properly balanced, this mare will be given the best chance at being comfortable during her early training. Her

dental program will include annual maintenance for the rest of her life and more often if she is in heavy training or competition. This case shows that

dentistry shouldn’t wait until the horse is older. Imagine how much she would have suffered had she not seen a dental professional for another 10 years!

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Colic: ‘Tis the season Equine colic is the number one cause of death in horses. The term colic is defined as abdominal pain. In the horse world it is used to describe any disease that causes abdominal pain. As such it encompasses hundreds of diseases that can cause similar symptoms rather than being one specific disease.

Some of the most common types of colic are impaction colic, spasmodic (or gas) colic, displacement or entrapment colic, torsion colic, etc.

To equine veterinarians, fall signifies the start of colic season. As the storm fronts start moving through and the nights get colder we see an increase in the number of colic cases. This increase in colic is most likely due to two factors. The first is that as it gets colder horses tend to drink less water thus making them more susceptible

A VET’S ADVICE Dr. David Moss, DVM Large Animal Vet Northside Animal Clinic

to impaction type colics. The second is as the storm fronts move through horses become more stressed and are more prone to spasmodic colics which in turn can lead to displacements, torsions, ulcers and other digestive disorders.

Colic symptoms can vary depending on the type of colic and the individual horse. Some of the most common symptoms that we see are: Anxiety, depression, pawing, continually looking at flank, rolling, lying down, lack of

bowel movements, lack of appetite, and frequent attempts to urinate. Any time your horse shows symptoms of colic you should contact your vet. The most important thing to know about colic is all colics are emergencies, and all should be treated as life threatening. There is

no such thing as a non-serious colic.

Next issue we will continue the discussion on colic talking about treatment options, prevention and what to do when transporting your horse to the vet or while waiting for him to arrive at your farm.

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As the holiday season begins, many of us enjoy transforming our yards into magical landscapes. As always, it’s important to remember that when we step out of our houses, we step into the homes of wildlife. As respectful neighbors, we can consider their perspective when choosing and placing outdoor decorations.

Imagine living in your yard. Where do you find food and water? Where do you hide from danger? Bushes and trees are essential protection and shelter to many animals. Covering bushes, for example, with giant fabric webs, can prove as deadly as the huge spiders we pretend spun them. As with bird netting, avians, snakes, and other small creatures can become tangled and die from exposure and stress. Be sure not to spray or paint pumpkins with anything toxic, especially if you plan to leave them outside. Animals such as squirrels and even moose will view them as a tasty and nutritional treat!

Instead of decorating outdoor trees with large, shiny ornaments, which can deter birds, create wildlife friendly, edible stars, bells, and other fun shapes and enjoy nature’s colors and carols!

Twinkling lights and bright wreaths are lovely, but don’t forget to take them down before the warmer months, or you may have finches or even hum-

You will find many Juvenile Cedar Waxwings in the area.

mingbirds using the tiny “branches” as an anchor for nests. Many kids love to leave food for Santa’s reindeer, just chose a wildlife friendly recipe, and avoid potentially harmful ingredients like glitter.

As you gather with loved ones around the fire and enjoy your favorite holiday meals, remember that our wild friends are working hard to survive the cold and barren winter season, so let’s do our best to help and not hinder them. May your holiday season be full of wonder and delight!

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Turning compost into roses; Improving our lives through excercise Isn’t it absolutely amazing how nature, with a little help from us, can take smelly animal wastes, mix them with soil, and produce a magnificent rose bush from a trimmed down stump of yesteryear. The year 2020 has been much like the early stages of preparing the soil and getting a bit stinky on the way!

The English Philosopher James Allen wrote an impactful and memorable essay entitled, “As a Man Thinketh.” In the famous work he describes how attitude can change a person’s life for the better or for the worse. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read it, I recommend it to you highly. In the piece he compares life to a garden.

Before the introduction of the essay Allen penned the following short verse: “Man is the master power that molds and makes and man is mind and ever more he takes, the tool of thought and shaping what he wills; brings to pass a thousand joys, a thousand ills, he thinks in secret, it comes to pass, environment is but his looking glass.”

All of us, cowboys and cowgirls, farmers, ranchers, producers and distributors (both male and female) are struggling to prepare the garden of our lives for the 2021 harvest, having great hope for a brighter future.

Often, that harvest has more to do with one’s attitude than any other factor. Scientists have proven, through numerous studies, that exercise can have a profound effect on a person’s attitude towards life and those around him or her.

Exercise can be broken down into three basic categories, two of which you may not have given much thought: physical exercise, mental exercise, and

improves operating efficiency. Walking, biking, hiking, walking the treadmill, ALL and a host of other activities which THINGS place the body in motion promote good OUTDOORS cardio-vascular health.

The rural lifestyle requires a lot of lifting, and this may be the one area where your hard work can be focused spiritual exercise. exercise as well. The term for lifting in the fitness world is called “Resistance PHYSICAL EXERCISE Training”. You have to be wise on what Physical exercise can be different you lift and how you lift it. At the feed than just a day’s hard work. You can cut store you can watch a hay all day, build fence young buck place two or gather cattle and Physical exercise can be or three sacks of sweet still not promote good different than just a day’s mix on his shoulder and physical activity. The hard work. You can cut toss them in the back of older you get, the more hay all day, build fence or your pickup. The feller important it is to devote gather cattle and still not thinks he is invincible, time to real physical promote good physical but in a few years the exercise. activity. The older you strain he puts on his The Mayo Clinic lists body today will catch get, the more important up with him. seven ways consistent physical exercise can it is to devote time to real Be wise with reimprove your life. Exphysical exercise. sistance training and ercise controls weight, gather information combats health condiand knowledge on the tions and diseases, subject before buying a set of weights improves mood, boosts energy, puts or heading to the gym. the spark back in your intimate life, proGetting and keeping the ole body in motes better sleep, and finally, exercise good physical condition will increase can be enjoyable and fun. your quality of life and boost a positive Our bodies lose their elasticity as we attitude. age. Stretching can increase mobility and lessen the threat of injury due to a MENTAL EXERCISE tear or strain. There are plenty of regiThe human mind is an amazing comments you can follow. Many are posted bination of matter and electrical activity. on the internet or your doctor might Just like the physical body, it needs to recommend a routine for you. be exercised and challenged regularly Cardio-vascular exercise is essential in order to function properly. Your mind to a healthy life and longevity. Getreally is the master mind of our mortal ting the heart pumping and the blood existence. flowing is like adding a fuel additive to Mental acuity or sharpness of mind your tractor; it cleans the system and can be defined as memory, focus, un-

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derstanding, and concentration.

One of the most gratifying experiences you can have is to spend time with a person who is well into the aging process, but has a mind as sharp a tack!

Their wit, wisdom, and experience operate together to weave a tapestry of life that is both colorful and inspirational.

A common thread in a majority of these near centurions lies in their habits of reading and doing it often. One old timer may read the newspaper daily and another scripture (most of them read the obituaries to see if they are in them). Memorizing a poem or verse, compiling your life’s history, working puzzles, learning a new skill all promote mental alertness.

Spending time associating with others is a major factor in mental alertness. Karen Salmansohn, a bestselling self-help author, encourages people to, “Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you grow into your happiest, strongest, wisest self”.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

The National Center for Biotechnology Information, suggests spiritual health includes a purposeful life, transcendence and actualization of different dimensions and capacities of human beings. Spiritual health creates a balance between physical, psychological, and social aspects of human life.

Spiritual health, according to Westpath, is achieved when you feel at peace with life.

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can bring you closer to the God which you believe in. Research shows that one of the key elements in experiencing spiritual wellness is through service to others. Visiting the elderly, feeding the hungry, clothing the destitute are all simple ways to make a difference in your life and those you serve.

Let me give you an example of a person who works to keep a balance in his life through physical, mental, and spiritual exercise: Frankie Little is retired and in his late 60s. He and his wife walk together almost every day. He reads regularly and he serves as an ecclesiastical leader in his church. A few years ago he suffered a severe break to his leg followed by shoulder surgery. After months of rehabilitation he was back doing the things he loves.

He recently completed a successful elk hunt on the San Juan. He had waited 27 years for the opportunity.

He promised himself he would not hunt on his Sabbath and would rather not field a trophy than break that commitment. His group and guide hunted hard for an entire week. They weren’t able to spot the bull he was looking for. On the last evening of his hunt they spotted a magnificent animal a great distance away. He was able to make the hike and collect his trophy just as the sun was setting into the west. He had the physical stamina to get to the animal, the mental toughness to reach his goal, and the spiritual awareness to keep his commitment.

May your hard work and perseverance in 2020 bring you a rainbow of color to your rose garden in 2021!

Frankie Little is all smiles after harvesting this magnificent bull on the San Juan. He lives a full life which includes regular physical, mental, and spiritual exercise.

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Casey Bitton’s early rifle Wyoming buck he harvested this year.

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Baylee Duncan up fishing from the boat at East Canyon, she caught her very first small mouth bass.

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Wyatt Cooper and Stockton Marriott with their haul from goose hunting taken in Warren, Utah.

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Rhody McClellan, age 14, mentored by Bert Mitchell on the Fishlake 2020 6x6 bull elk. Taken at 800 yards thru the heart.

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Jackie Bankhead from Garland, Utah and her 2020 archery buck.

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Justin Haslam, of Morgan Utah, and his buge brown trout.

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Brandon Smith and his two large mouth bass.

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Jen Chapple poses with her bull moose harvest in 2019 on Deseret.

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Skyler Linford poses with his antelope buck.

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Gary T. Grant’s first 4 point bull elk harvested in the Uinta Mountains, on the same morning Oct. 3 as his brother, Ty (pictured left). Guided by their dad Gary Grant.

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Rhody, his grandpa Darn Sampson and mentor Bert Mitchell after harvesting his first elk.

Rhody McClellan; First bull elk scores 320 WRITTEN BY KRIS BLANKMAN Western Wasatch Contributor

I had the privilege of interviewing Rhody McClellan and it was a treat! Rhody is not only a talented and polite young man, his is an impressive hunter as well. Rhody, from Richfield, Utah, is the oldest of 3 kids with a 10-year-old little brother and a 3-year-old little sister.

He is a 9th grade student at Richfield High School where he is active in sports. When asked what sports he likes he said he participates in Football, Wrestling and Track. It was not shocking when I asked what his favorite class in school was and he replied, “Gym class.” He also shared that he likes to fish and shoot trap as well. His quick 30 Standard-Examiner

quiet wit and humility added to the charm of this likeable young man.

We moved on to the subject of hunting and I asked if he comes from a hunting family and he replied, “Yes, my grandpa Darin Sampson and my Uncles are crazy hunters.” Rhody shot his first elk on September 12, of this year in Fishlake, Utah. Not only was this his first big hunt, but his elk scored a 320. That is impressive by any standards but notably so when you are 14 years old. Rhody was accompanied by family friend and mentor, Bert Mitchell, and his Grandfather Darin Sampson. Bert not only shared his hunting experience and wisdom as Rhody’s mentor, but he and Brody shared the tag as well. It is not only the thrill of

the hunt that Rhody loves but he said that being with family and friends that love doing the same things that he loves to do is one of the best parts of the experience. He said he harvested his elk with a Gunwerks Custom Works 7mm LRM rifle that he borrowed and that they are going to do a European mount.

Rhody’s favorite color is blue and he likes hanging out with friends and he has a quote that he likes to use. When asked what that quote was, he replied, “Old man, I’m gonna come at you like a spider monkey.” After I quit chuckling I asked where on earth that quote came from and he said it was from ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’!

This very funny and impres-

Rhody shows off his 320 point elk with hunting mentor Bert Mitchell.

sive young man has big goals for the next five years which include graduating from High School, earning an athletic scholarship to college and serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When I pressed him and asked what life looks like in 10 years he said, “I don’t know, my Swarovski scope won’t let me see that far!”

Some of you like me may need to google that! My Swarovski tells me that hunting will be a big part Rhody’s life.

As the interview was sadly coming to a close, I asked Rhody if there was anything else, he or his parents would like to share. He said no, but his Grandpa Darin Sampson did! “My grandpa is the greatest spotter out there and my grandpa has PMS, Pre-Mountain Syndrome. And he is addicted to hunting and he would love to have a Winchester gun safe for his birthday.” Rhody McClellan.

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WESTERN FASHION

The season for fall and winter outerwear We are starting to feel that cooler weather set in. After a hot summer I always look forward to the fall weather. Now is when we start to bring out our fall and winter jackets. For many of us it’s time to get a new cold weather jacket or coat and we are so fortunate to have many choices out there!

There are different fabrics such as canvas, wool, nylon, down fill, leather and oilskin.

Probably the most common jackets will be the canvas jacket. They are definitely made for working outdoors with the toughness and durability that they have. Some are a little more lightweight than others so check the weight if you’re ordering online. Obviously the thicker weight canvas is going to be tougher and last longer but you may want something a little

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more lightweight which I find is easier for people who can’t tolerate the heaviness or stiffness.

The best thing to do is try them on. Your thicker canvas may be tougher but harder to move in.

Keep in mind that you may want to have them a little bigger if you like to wear a hoodie, wool or down vest underneath for additional warmth or you may want to layer for those days that it gets warmer. This is true with all the Jackets. There are so many choices from companies such as Carhartt, Powder River, Wyoming Traders, STS Ranchwear, Outback

Trading Company, Schaefer Outfitters, Miller Ranch and Dri-Duck.

All of these are at different price points too so that may factor into your choice.

For companies that carry wool coats I like Wyoming Traders, Schaefer Outfitters, Filson and Powder River. I really like the warmth that a wool jacket provides. There is nothing like it (except maybe fur but that’s not something you’ll wear on a daily basis). The oilskin dusters are really great if you’re in a region with a lot of brush as you wont get snagged as easily. They provide a great wind break but can be heavy. I still love the looks of them as I have since The Man From Snowy River came out way back when! You’ll find these from Outback Trading Company and Wyoming Traders have a nice

Chris Peterson, Dri-Duck canvas jacket.

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selection as well.. There are many companies that have down fill and nylon fabrics. So many western brands carry these now and they have definitely become a large part of the western outerwear industry. When shopping for a new jacket or coat I still prefer a western look. You just can’t beat it!

For all the styles of jackets and coats I’ve mentioned you can easily look them up online and don’t forget to check your local stores

for some great choices such as Cal-Ranch, Smith & Edwards, IFA, Reams and Boot Barn.

As always if you need help finding any of these feel free to e-mail me! Christmas is coming soon and a new Jacket or coat is always a great gift! This Months give away will be a Silk Wild rag of your choice to go with your favorite jacket or coat. Just e-mail me at RockinHH@gmail.com! Tell me your favorite jacket! Till next time, happy trails!

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Comparing the ‘Buckaroo’ and ‘Cowpuncher’ hats you start.

The “Buckaroo” style hat has a Spanish vaquero influence and started from Mexico to California before becoming the predominant cowboy style of the great basin. This hat has a wide flat brim with a small pencil curl around the back and WRITTEN BY TOD BELL flat top.

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Chris Petersen’s authentic cowboy blend of country music has given a voice to fans who have felt left behind in the age of pop country. With a sound reminiscent to country songs of the 90’s, Chris has drawn influence from artists like Chris Ledoux, George Strait, and Merle Haggard. With hard hitting vocals that cut above the driving beat of the band, Chris Petersen’s performances stand out to create a fun, foot stomping experience. Chris’ electric performances were proven when he was crowned champion of Country Battle USA 2019. Bands from LA to Nashville came to compete for a $15,000 first place prize. After a standing ovation on thier final set, Chris and his band were selected by a panel of 5 judges and fan voting as the winners of the event.

In July of 2020 Chris appeared on season 15 of Americas Got Talent.

Judge, Simon Cowell, called the performance, “brilliant” and later “genius.”

Heidi Klum added, “I really think America would fall in love with you guys.”

When all was said and done Chris received “five yeses” including one from Simon’s dog Squiddly.

Chris’ 2019 album, “Cowboy Coming Home” reached the BILLBOARD CHART for the Mountain Region in the TOP TEN of all genres. This is a feat not easily attained by an independant artist. For his 2019 album Chris teamed up with producer, Trent Willmon. Trent is a seasoned singer/ songwriter who has written songs for countless artists including Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Montgomery Gentry, Little Big Town, Cody Johnson, and many more. As a producer Trent has had exceptional success.

Trent produced a 2019 Billboard #1 Album, Cody Johnson’s, “Aint Nothin to it. Trent Willmon said the following about working with Chris, “I feel like Chris Petersen has one of those timeless voices. It’s a rare honor to get to work with a real cowboy with such a tireless work ethic and great attitude, and an authentic sense of who he and his audience is. I feel like this is a classic album with timeless songs that people will enjoy for decades.”

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Midnight ride

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A look behind the scenes on the film set of the upcoming music video Midnight Ride, featuring the headstrong senorita portrayed in the song.

WRITTEN BY MCKENSIE BLACK Executive Manager of DieHard Productions

Production crews shoot a scene in the desert surrounding Kanab, Utah for the upcoming music video, Midnight Ride.

Wasatch Range cowboy and singer-songwriter, Chris Petersen, was recently spotted in Kanab where a small team of Utah and Arizona based filmmakers gathered to produce a music video of Chris’ latest original song, “Midnight Ride.”

The ambitious and cinematic production was filmed on the famous Lone Star Ranch, just outside of downtown Kanab.

Recently featured in HBO’s “Westworld”. Adventure Tour Company, Long Star Ranch features vast vistas, Texas Longhorn cattle, an impressive fort, and a rich filmic history.

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Produced in a whirlwind one and a half days by former Hollywood Director/ Cinematographer, Bruce Dorn, DGA, “Midnight Ride” is a cinematic homage to Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliette”, a timeless tale of star-crossed lovers and disapproving parents. With its narrative placed on the sandy banks of the Rio Grande in 1870s Texas, Chris’s energetic campfire performance of “Midnight Ride” tells the tale of a lovestruck cowboy, a headstrong señorita, a protective father, and all the wild west action those elements imply.

Featuring passion, conflict, and a moonlit run for the border, “Midnight Ride” promises to be a beautiful and entertaining music video when it is released just before Thanksgiving on November 24th.

The song can be downloaded on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify and most other music platforms. The full music video will be live on the Chris Petersen Country YouTube Channel on Nov 24th.

You can learn more about Chris Petersen and purchase music at CPcountry. com or follow his social media @diehardcowboy_ Instagram and DieHard Cowboy Facebook.

Director: Bruce Dorn BTS Photo Credit: Chris Dickinson Makeup artist: Robert Harlow Project Manager: McKensie Black Wardrobe: Shannon McCullock

Chris Peterson performs ‘Midnight Ride’ around a blazing campfire on set while shooting the music video.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The girl on the train Cowboy Poetry

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If I were a cowgirl I’d wake up each day say hello to the sunrise and be on my way.

I’d get on my horse, feel the wind in my hair, hear a train in the distance... going somewhere...

On that far-off train (leaving Union, I bet) there’d be someone like me (someone I’d never met).

She’d be going to work in a building of steel, thinking hard about tech stuff or the next business deal.

I’d catch the girl’s profile, just a flash on the rails.

She’d look up, our eyes’d meet, and I’d swear her face pales.

Her eyes are familiar.

I’ve seen them before.

There’s a longing within them I see in the mirror.

As the sight and the sounds of the train fade away, I come out of my reverie, and back to today.

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As you all might have guessed, I’m the girl on the train.

Concrete and city streets are my natural terrain.

I work in Salt City (90 minutes each way) doing cyber-security on Linux all day.

But when a small farm is taken

through eminent domain, I see the injustice.

I feel their pain.

So I buy local produce, and I wear cowboy boots!

To me, it’s like watering America’s roots.

My parents escaped ruthless tyranny

to kiss this ground this land of the free.

is where I call home.

I believe in the eagle, and the rattlesnake’s bite.

My freedom is something for which I do fight.

Preserving our heritage is a trust and an art.

I salute all you cowboys and cowgirls...

I’m a cowgirl at heart.

I vote in elections, Stars’n’Stripes grace my lawn, and I thank God this country

NOTE: Union Station in Ogden, UT was formerly the junction of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads.

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For obvious reasons, 2020 has been unforgettable. What with all the restrictions on social gatherings and events, it ain’t been none too easy on the rodeo man.

With only 20-30% of my rodeos keeping their schedule, it’s made for an interesting summer.

June 18th marked the end of quarantine for me as I loaded the bucking chutes in Kanab. For the first time since the end of February, I was putting on a rodeo for an actual crowd! With the fans in the stands, hungry for action and ready for a show, I couldn’t help but grin.

The show went off without a hitch, new friends were made, and the crowd was hanging on the edge of their seats the entire time. With the local officials keeping a close eye open for an outbreak that never came, I knew summer was back on!

That next week was the “Kickin’ Corona Rodeo”, the largest rodeo in the nation since before the pandemic. With 700+ contestants from across the west, we knew it’d be the ultimate test to see if rodeo would still be an option this year.

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encouraged by the Golden Spike Event Center, our track record stayed spotless for outbreaks.

Salina, Beaver, Weber and Duchesne county fairs, all had full and energetic crowds, and none of them had a single outbreak. We may have had less rodeos this year, but every single show that still went on was as much fun as I’ve ever had in that rodeo town!

The responsibility of taking care of our health is one we’ve all got to take, for ourselves and others. But the guidelines in place for the spectators have been proven effective, so please join me this November for the annual winter series rodeo at the Golden spike arena for some action packed family fun, and please bring a mask, thank you!

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