NEWS On the Trail... East Meets West in Kentucky
Submitted by James & Lynette Haltom
Mako Sugimoto of Japan James and Lynette Haltom of Haltom Hollar Ranch in London, Kentucky were blessed in August to participate in a cultural exchange between Japan and Kentucky. Mako Sugimoto of Japan escorted 15 Japanese students to Kentucky this summer to
participate in “LABO” a Japanese youth organization similar to 4-H. “LABO” works with children in Japan between the ages of 3 to 18 to improve their English skills, learn about other cultures and expand their horizons. On August 7th, Haltom Hollar Ranch hosted Mrs. Sugimoto and her American counterpart Christin Roberson, the Program Assistant for 4-H Youth Development in Laurel County. Christin Mako learned about Texas Longhorns, their nutritional advantages and the Texas Longhorn industry in America. She was able to interact with the cattle as they literally ate out of her hand. She was intimidated at first, but soon became captivated by their friendly natures and dispositions. The evening was finished with a traditional country dinner of roast beef and gravy and a delightful conversation about life in America and in Japan.
Roberson and Sagimoto. (For more information contact Christin Roberson, 4-H Program Assistant at christin.roberson@uky.edu or makomarkosugarcult@hotmail.com.)
Texas Longhorn Steer Has His Own Facebook Page Submitted by Lori Beeson BLL Hondo’s Warrior, Texas Longhorn Trophy Steer, known as the "Gentle Giant", weighs over 2,000 lbs, and 100" of horn. He is halter trained, loves attention and special treats. Born in middle Tennessee 2/9/01, he was shown at halter by many TLBAA youth, one as young as nine years old, in steer and showmanship classes at Texas Longhorn shows since he was a weanling. He has traveled all over the South and as far west as Fort Worth, Texas. He is exhibited to the public annually at Williamson County Fair, Children's Barnyard and makes special appearances. In the off season, he grazes with and oversees the Longhorn cow herd. As requested by his fans, he has his own Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HondosWar-
Yearling bull, BLL Tonto, that won the haltered Grand Champion Texas Longhorn Bull. Owned by Lori Beeson.
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