Dakota Cowboy-05.28.23

Underneath and atop a horse, some jobs aren't for the faint of heart. Being a farrier is one of those jobs. It's a lost and art and dying breed, but Casey Kalenze of Kalenze Horseshoeing and another long-time farrier, Austin Visser, share a little bit about themselves and their journey underneath horses. Co-host Tisa Peek of Dakota Horse Magazine visits with these two farriers who have their craft down to a science, and their love of horses transcends to their chosen profession.

Beni Paulson's bull riding career led him to compete at the PBR World Finals 2001. Today, he continues mentoring young bull riders, raises bucking bulls, and maintains a ranch north of Richardton, ND. He is also a singer/songwriter and has founded The Breaking 8 Band. They have a recently released album called 'Cowboy Stuff' available everywhere and features, well, you guessed it, songs about cowboy stuff! Beni is very passionate about preserving and standing up for the Western way of life he so adamantly believes in, which is pointed out as Wild Bill sits down with him at his ranch.

George H. Doan was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1856, a descendent of Deacon John Doan, who came to America from England in 1629. After George's father died, George came to the United States with his mother and siblings. In 1880, George came to Dakota Territory looking for land and a new beginning. He homesteaded in 1882, beginning the historical Black Leg Ranch. The ranch today is still owned and operated by the Doan family. It has grown from the original homestead to sprawling over parts of three counties. The ranch hasn't strayed from Jewell Sr's original vision, continuing to raise Black Angus cattle. The ranch has diversified over the years to complement its roots, adding buffalo, an Agri-tourism venue, a full-service hunting/outfitting business, and Black Leg Ranch Meats and Brewery. More can be learned at blacklegranch.com.

And our first Student Rodeo Athlete of the Week is Zoey Wagoner, an 8th grader from Arnegard, ND.

<h2>TAKEAWAYS</h2>

- Farrier work is A LOT harder than it looks & horseshoeing is an art and takes years to master, but Casey and Austin care and love the work they do for horses and their clients

- Passion for the Western livelihood is at the core of Beni Paulson's being

- The Black Leg Ranch goes back to colonial times and has transcended to modern times through diversity

🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE:
Casey Kalenze Austin Visser
Beni Paulson/ https://www.breakingeight.com/
https://northdakotacowboy.org/
http://ndjhrd.com/

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