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Jack J Wells, Western Artist and a character

Jack is quite the artist Jack J Wells was at the National Western Stock Show in Denver yesterday. I guess he has been there before and at the Oklahoma State Fair, All American Quarter Horse Show in Ohio, Houston Livestock Show, Calgary Stampede, and Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming. I talked to him for a while. He is a big kid with a paintbrush and pencil. I asked him how he got started and he said " Well, when I was a kid I liked to doodle, most people stop and I just plain didn't" I "think" Jack is one of the best Western artists I have ever seen. He turns out beautiful pencil old western-themed pictures and watercolors. He makes his living doing this. Ranching and rodeoing were his family's business. Jack has competed and shown his artwork all over the country. In 1985, Wells had the honor of co-founding the Professional Rodeo, "Cowboy Artists Association, (PRCAA). Every member of this association is a current and active (or retired) member of a major professional rodeo organization, as well as a qualified professional artist. He has had more than one hundred pieces of art published as limited edition prints, magazine illustrations, posters, and program covers. From miniatures to murals, his works are shown and collected worldwide by museums, corporations, and thousands of individuals. And, quite frankly he turned out to be an inspiration to me. I do beautiful stained glass and have gotten discouraged because I cannot seem to sell it. Looking a Jack I realized that it's the fun and professional enjoyment of producing a quality and important art piece. There is something to be said after all in "Art for Art's Sake". And OH, did I mention? he also designs business cards. Jack's website is at: https://www.geocities.ws/jackwellsart//Jackwellisart Reach Jack at E-Mail *************** If you liked this article - you might like these articles Western Art Western Artist Tim Cox "Just For The Heck Of It ... - Tim Cox is a well-known and popular Western artist. If you looked at this, I probably did not need to tell you that. The size is roughly 28"x34" framed. The frame is nicely done. The non-rectangular look is due to my trying to avoid ... 5 Influential 19th Century Artists of the American West - Charles Marion Russell was such an important and prolific Western artist, his works can be found in over 50 museums (and countless galleries, ...

By |2024-02-27T09:06:07+00:00January 11th, 2010|Artists, Cowboy, Horse, Houston, Rodeo|1 Comment
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Bull Rider, J.W. Harris, 2008 Wrangler Nat’l Finals Winner

How exactly J.W. Harris got started riding bulls, and what he has gone through to get to be the winner of the 2008 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He raises bulls too. His father rode bulls and J.W. admired his father and is taking right after him. He was in 105 events last year. Professional bull riding is his passion.     MORE on Bull Riding New Book From Black Champion Bull Rider « The Hip Hop Cosign - If you've ever watched a bull rider desperately hang on to the back of a bull till the buzzer sounds or shaken your head in amazement as a cowboy picks himself off the ground after being tossed around like a rag doll, Abe Morris' book, ...

By |2019-04-27T21:13:08+00:00October 27th, 2009|Rodeo, Bronc Rider, Bulls, Podcast, Texas|4 Comments
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Getting The Right Horse Saddle For Your Horse

Ensuring that you select the right horse saddle is vital. It not only affects the position in which the rider will sit, and therefore can be beneficial in preventing backache or muscle pain, but it also affects the horse. No responsible horse owner would want their steed to be in discomfort and pain and so choosing the best saddle is very important. There are companies available who will measure your horse and recommend the saddles that they think are most appropriate but as with most things, this service costs money. I highly recommend this service as it ensures that you will not be causing any distress to your horse when you ride it. Once the correct horse saddle has been purchased it is important to remember that positioning the saddle on the horse’s back is also vital in ensuring your horse is comfortable when ridden. You have to learn how to saddle a horse. Three main muscles in the horse’s back can be affected by the use of a badly positioned saddle. It is important to familiarize yourself with these and their locations before attempting to position the saddle on your horse. This will give you an idea of where the saddle needs to sit to be most comfortable for the horse. Optimizing Horse Saddle Placement for Comfort and Health: In addition to the muscles which can be affected by the saddle, you must remember that the saddle is positioned on the horse’s back and so this can have an effect on the spine and its vertebrae. Remembering this should remind you of how important this lesson is and that you cannot afford to take risks with your horse if you want it to lead a long and painless life. It would help to find pictures of how a saddle should look on a horse when it fits well. Firstly, place the saddle on the horse’s back, forward of the wither. Once you have done this, slide it back along the back of the horse until it cannot comfortably go any further. This will vary dependent on the shape of the individual horse but the lowest point of the saddle should correspond to the lowest point of the horse’s back. If the horse saddle is in the correct position, the saddle tree will not be pressing on the scapula (the shoulder of the horse) but will rest in the natural grooves behind them. The most common mistake is to position the saddle too far forward and this [...]

By |2024-02-27T09:29:52+00:00September 11th, 2009|Horse, Horse Supplies, Horse Tack|0 Comments
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Mutton Bustin’

a wild ride, Mutton Bustin Mutton Bustin' is an event held at rodeos similar to bull riding or bronc riding. It is the kid's version of bull riding. Open to girls and boys, youngsters attempt to ride the unpredictable sheep for six seconds. During the event, a sheep will be caught and held still while a child is placed on top in a riding position. Once the child is seated atop the sheep, the people holding the sheep let go and the sheep then starts to run in an attempt to get the child off. It is an exciting event for the boys and girls who want to experience the excitement of what riding in a rodeo could be like. Children are on occasion injured by the sheep. Height and weight restrictions on participants generally prevent injuries to the sheep. Parents are often asked to sign waivers to protect the rodeo from legal action. The safety of the children and the sheep is of course important. Proper gear helps and consists of a protective vest and a helmet. There is also an age restriction usually children age 4 to 9. There is also a weight restriction; children can weigh no more than of 55 lbs. Weight restrictions protect the sheep. Mutton Bustin' has grown to be one of the most popular and entertaining extra attractions at the National Western Stock Show in Denver during January.Like the cowboy bucking events, time and score count, but all the contestants receive trophies from the sponsor Children get confidence from doing this event. Sometimes a cowboy or a rodeo clown helps to show them how. The little cowboy or cowgirl learns the proper way to mount the sheep, and hold on for the six seconds or so the ride lasts. The child who holds on for that long without falling off and has a good ride is the winner. Mamas if you don't want your babies to grow up to be Cowboys, you best keep them away from Mutton Bustin'. Sure, it looks innocent enough, but does anybody know how many Cowboys got THEIR first real taste of rodeo riding from a sheep? . I

By |2024-02-27T09:56:03+00:00September 5th, 2009|Children, Contests, Muttin bustin, Rodeo, Sheep|2 Comments
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Horse Shopping Is Easier If You Do This First

Horse Love Top 10 Things to do BEFORE you go horse shopping Buying a horse is a big commitment in both time and money. The emotional energy spent is a large factor as well. With so many horses for sale, how do you choose? If you buy a horse before you lay the correct groundwork, you run the risk of coming home with one that isn't suitable for you. At worst, he could be dangerous, and at best, you could easily spend a thousand dollars or more to get a professional trainer to correct the problems. Make a plan before you look at horses for sale and do these 10 basic steps first. 1. Take riding lessons for at least six months. Horse Shopping riding lessons will teach you the basics of control and the foundation for correct horsemanship. In addition to learning to ride a horse, you’ll also learn how to safely groom and handle one. You'll establish a relationship with a professional horse person in your area who knows you and who you can turn to for help if you need it. 2. Decide on the type of riding you want to do. There are many types of horse-shopping riding styles. The most basic are Western or English. Then you can break down those two styles into many subcategories. You don't have to make one choice exclusive of all others. Many people enjoy riding both styles and compete in both. Decide if you want a horse Shopping to trail ride and just enjoy having him or if you want to be competitive and show. 3. Horse's personality The type of personality you want for your horse depends a lot on the type of riding you want to do and also your personality. Some riders want a horse with a big engine and a lot of fire. Others like a horse Shopping to be quiet and laid back. It’s usually easier to get the laid-back one to rev his engine than to get a hot horse to relax. 4. Decide on what breed of horse you most want. Once you’ve decided on the type of riding you’re interested in and the type of personality you want your horse to have, the breed choice will become easier. Some breeds are associated with certain types of riding. For instance, a Thoroughbred or Warmblood breed is usually thought of for the Hunter/Jumper circuit or dressage. In the past, the Quarter Horse, Appaloosas, and Paints were thought of [...]

By |2024-02-27T10:28:52+00:00August 3rd, 2009|Horse, Horse Boarding Stables, Horse For Sale, Horse Lover, Horse Riding, Horse Show, Horse Supplies, Horse Tack, Quarter Horse|0 Comments
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Korkow Rodeos – Stock Contractors

Jim Korkow, Stock Contractor What does a stock contractor do? ever wondered?this interview is with Jim Korkow. of Korkow Rodeos, South Dakota. This contractor supplies the following services. - Professional Personnel & Staff - Public Relations Packets - Colorful Opening Grand Entry Ceremonie - Complete Portable Arena and Bucking Chutes When Jim Korkow was in the eighth grade, his dad pulled him out of school one day. he needed Jim to drive a semi load of cattle to Sioux City, 280 miles away.Driving semis has been one of Jim’s favorite things to do ever since. Ervin Otto Korkow (Jim's father) will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, CO, on July 11, 2009 Korkow podcast interview "][/audio]

By |2021-11-19T18:18:36+00:00July 16th, 2009|Podcast, Bulls, Chickens, Horse, Horses, Jim Korkow, Stock Contractor|0 Comments
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What about sheep?

Recently YouTube recommended a video of a sheep doing tricks. It was most impressive. It was also something I had never thought about. How intelligent is a sheep? In this video, the sheep was taught to do all kinds of tricks for a tasty treat. It became apparent that the sheep liked the trainer and kept looking up at him – and then it was to the point where he pointed and the sheep just did…what the trainer seemed to ask.. from jumping in a box to jumping over obstacles and walking through a tunnel. That got me thinking. We use sheep for all kinds of things. Wool and tasty lamb dishes. Consider… 1) from a study done by a veterinary group in 2001 – By presenting sheep with images of 25 pairs of sheep faces and teaching them to associate one of each pair with a food reward, they trained them to recognize individual faces. Then, by measuring activity in regions of the sheep’s brain associated with visual recognition, they found that sheep can remember up to 50 sheep faces, even in profile for up to two years! Some of us humans would have a problem with that. 2) A Welsh farmer stated: “When you think that when sheep wander off sometimes they go back to where they came from – the flock they came from, ” he said. 3) As prey animals, they have a highly developed flocking instinct and prefer to move in groups rather than as individuals. That certainly seems intelligent 4) Hungry sheep on the Yorkshire Moors (Great Britain) taught themselves to roll 8 feet (3 meters) across hoof-proof metal cattle grids to raid villagers’ valley gardens. 5) Researchers say, “Sheep form individual friendships with one another, which may last for a few weeks. They may think about a face even when it’s not there.” The researchers also found female sheep had a definite opinion about what made a ram’s face attractive 6) Using a maze, researchers have concluded that sheep have excellent spatial memory and can learn and improve their performance. And they can retain this information for six weeks. 7) New research is suggesting that sick sheep could be smart enough to cure themselves. Australian researchers believe that sick sheep may seek out plants that make them feel better. There has been previous evidence to suggest that animals can detect what nutrients they are deficient in and can develop knowledge about which foods are beneficial or toxic. The point is [...]

By |2024-02-27T11:19:05+00:00June 27th, 2009|Animals, Sheep, Wool|0 Comments
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