The first cowboy: Samuel Monro and the 18th century story
Claiming Samuel Monro as the earliest cowboy, the narrative traces his 1764 to 1776 raids aiding Wappinger Chief Nimham in Duchess County New York, linking legal battles, Stamp Act activism, and later renown of cowboys as Texas mounted herdsmen. It notes Monro’s move to Massachusetts and the evolving cowboy legend through the 19th century.
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Mr. Monro
Nimham
State of
New York
Duchess County
Samuel Monro
Scotland
New Orleans
Early hoof care for foals advised by UW Extension expert
Ray Antoniewicz, UW Extension horse specialist, urges starting regular hoof care soon after birth. Begin when colt is gentled, about one month old, with daily or periodic cleaning, trimming, and shoeing as needed to prevent thrush, maintain gait, and reduce injury risk. Regular shoeing every six to eight weeks and annual tetanus boosters are recommended.
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Ray Antoniewicz
Uw-Extension
Mr. Antoniewicz
Thrush in Horses Stems from Stables and Stall Cleanliness
Experts warn thrush odor signals unsanitary stalls and dirty barnyards. Regular cleaning and keeping horses out of filth reduce risk. The note also covers hoof trimming and shoe growth alongside local horse events and an upcoming breeder meeting in El Paso with contact numbers.
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Mr. Antoniewicz
Hints for good horsekeeping in print
Readers share practical tips for horse care from containers to fences. Suggestions include using a sealed plastic bag in a water bucket to prevent spills, a 2 pound coffee can as a bridles holder, tying plastic milk buckets on fences to warn horses, sealing Chicago screws with clear nail polish, and using Show Sheen to ease burr removal from manes and tails.
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Horse Pages
the Country Today
Eau Claire
Chicago
Equine Breeders Group Formed in El Paso Wisconsin
A Western Wisconsin Equine Breeders group formed after a Sunday meeting in El Paso Pierce County with about 15 attendees from western Wisconsin. The group aims to study creating an organization to assist small breeders.
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Western
Wisconsin
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Robin Hood
Charles Zurhorst
Mr. Zurhorst
Woodsrunner
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Sons of Liberty
Monro
Suc
Cess
Massachusetts
Texas
Seaver ST
la Venne Williamson
Rt. 2
Appy Valley Farm
Eleva
el Paso
Doris Dale
Judy Pearson
Ymenomonie
Amery
Trace Menomonie
Wis
Mueller Products
Agitator Assembly
Mueller-Matic
Kinney Dairy
Mueller
Ford Tractor
Bloomer Tractor
9Th Ave
Interstate
Scott
Anson Bros. Farms
New Richmond
Tschopp-Dutch-Camastral Co. Inc
Lowster Rd
Chippewa Falls
Wiphone
Dale Shiffer
Cadett
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