Tack Swap in Bastrop Saturday March 12th!

The Brush Poppers 4 -H club is holding a Tack Swap/Fundraiser at the Bastrop Show Barn on Saturday March 12th, 2011. The Show barn is behind the American Legion which is on Loop 150 across from Bastrop State Park entry. This is a great time for all of us horse owners to clean out our [...]

Weaning time can be stressful

Last week I weaned my two colts.  Mamas and babies were both a bit stressed out at the separation.  I put the mares in special pens that the colts couldn’t see from their stalls which helped quite a bit as one of my colts is deaf ( white face blue eyed paints generally are!) so [...]

Callahans a true general store

Callahan’s is located just a little north of Hwy 71/Ben White and the 183 intersection in the Austin area.  It is a true general store.  You can find just about anything you might want from canning supplies to home decorations, boots and hats to waders and mud boots, seeds and garden supplies to baby chicks, [...]

Custom wash racks and patience poles made in Bastrop

A number of years ago I needed a wash rack but did not want to build something permanent. Now I have a wash rack that can be moved if necessary. I also wanted to have a “patience pole” a training aid that many professionals use.

The “green” battle against flies in Central Texas

Recently I have begun to shift my ranch here at Ponderosa Paints to a more green and Eco friendly operation. I am also looking for ways to save a few dollars here and there. It is fly season here in Central Texas, just a fact of life when you own livestock.