If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six sharpening my axe.
We had another great school near Madison, FL this week with Mom, Dolly, and our great friends Tom and Trina Curtin of Tom Curtin Quality Horsemanship.
Richard, Tina, Eunice, Dolly, Trina, and Tom
Richard making a point during the Marketing School.
The group shot!
After a short break this summer to regroup, I will be continuing our online Proper Stockmanship and Proper Livestock Marketing courses as well as the
Richard Lee McConnell, 76, of Wishart, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2026 in his home. He was born on June 2, 1949 in Republic,
June 2, 1949 – April 26, 2026 Father, husband, brother, son, grandfather, friend, and teacher A great friend of ours, Greg Christiansen, writes wonderful essays
In-person School, Bolivar, Missouri, March 2-4, 2026 Each year we hold an in-person school in Bolivar, Missouri just before the annual Bud Summit. Registration is
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18