“The Froelich Ranch was finally established, though not along Russia’s Volga River as Matt and his family originally envisioned. In 1948, the ranch began to breed quarter horses when Matt’s son, John J. Froelich, bought and registered a Palomino stallion named WR’s Commanche Boy. John’s love for the Palomino breed has passed down to his five sons, whose families abide by a governing philosophy to breed horses that they themselves love to ride.” – Jim Keen, Great Ranches Read More …
“In this modern, high-tech world, it seems incongruous that a successful business could still abide by old-fashioned rules like a handshake or a coin toss. But Pete Bonds and family have proven that the simple life can exist harmoniously with the computer-savvy, state-of-the-art, and increasingly global economy.” – Jim Keen, Great Ranches of the West Author & Photographer Please note that only 13 of 228 full color pages from this self-published book are featured. This beautiful award-winning 12×11 Read More …
“The Cowboys are on horseback, herding the cattle to higher ground toward me. Hooves scrape against rocks a half-mile away, and coyotes howl in a dark canyon to the west canyon to the west. Chills run up my back as I think what else might be lurking over the southern hill. I’m glad the darkness is dissipating as a warm sun rises in the east. Even the Wild West of the Bell Ranch the morning brings a quite Read More …