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Jun 12, 2025

Updates & Upcoming Events from the Sale Barn

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Legislators Gather at Scenic Fire Hall to Discuss Maude Indictment

South Dakota District 27 Representative Liz May gathered with legislators at the Scenic Fire Hall to discuss the indictment of Charles Maude and Heather Maude.

The group visited the physical location related to the federal charges against the couple.

Tom and Randi Hamilton, parents of Heather Maude, and Marion and Jackie Maude, parents of Charles Maude, shared their side of the story.

The gathering aimed to shed light on what led to the indictment.

Legislators expressed support for the Maude family and discussed potential ways to resolve the situation.

The community came together to show solidarity and offer assistance to the family.

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Featured Listing from Denver Gilbert

Property Features

• Located on the edge of Dickinson, North Dakota, Rosas Cantina Ranch has been the base of operations for a select horse breeding program for many years.
• Encompassing approximately 60± acres loaded with mature cottonwood, fir, and ash trees, its privacy and solitude are unparalleled for such a large property on the edge of a busy community.
• The Heart River meanders along and through the ranch for over a mile.
• The ranch features a 4,300 sq. ft. six bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home with an attached two-car garage.
• Other improvements on the Rosas Cantina Ranch include a 150’ x 300’ outdoor arena with barn and stall area, 36’ x 60’ stall barn with runs and automatic waterers, 11 pipe corrals, 50’ round pen, and a 60’ hot walker.
• A log cabin bunkhouse is in front of the stall barn with a kitchen and bathroom.
• Plus, there is an enclosed 40’ x 60’ hay barn, and a large shop with concrete floors and a work room.
• Equipment is included in the sale of the property.
• An equipment list will be made available to interested parties.

"Why AI-Generated Horse Images Are Damaging Equestrian Brand Trust: Insights from Renowned Equine Photographer Shelley Paulson"

Shelley Paulson, a renowned equine photographer and industry expert, recently published an insightful analysis on the impact of AI-generated imagery in equine advertising.

In her blog post titled "Why AI-Generated Horse Images Are Hurting Brand Trust," Paulson discusses the authenticity crisis that the equestrian industry is facing. Through an informal survey of equestrians and marketing professionals, Paulson found that 96% of respondents feel that AI-generated images damage brand credibility.

Horse owners, known for their attention to detail, quickly spot inconsistencies in AI-generated images, leading to skepticism about the brand's integrity. According to Paulson, using AI-generated images in marketing raises red flags for consumers, as it suggests that the brand may be cutting corners in other areas.

Horse owners value authenticity, and brands that fail to deliver genuine, high-quality imagery risk losing trust and loyalty. To address this issue, Paulson suggests that brands invest in real, professionally captured images or consider custom photoshoots that align with their brand identity.

With over two decades of experience in equine photography, Paulson offers a library of over 16,000 authentic equestrian images for licensing. For media inquiries, interviews, or licensing requests, interested parties can contact Shelley Paulson through her website or stock library.

Paulson can be reached via email at shelley@shelleypaulson.com or by phone at 763-458-3697.

MSGA 141st MidYear Meeting in Butte: Networking, Policy Setting, and Fun with Industry Experts

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is hosting its 141st MidYear Meeting in Butte, Montana from May 28-30, 2025.

The event will feature industry experts, local tours, and socializing with live music and dancing.

Attendees will have the chance to network and set policy for the Association.

Exclusive benefits for MSGA members include weather forecasting presentations and outlooks for the livestock market.

The event will also include federal policy updates, historical presentations, and updates from the College of Agriculture at Montana State University.

The Sunset Banquet fundraiser will support ranching communities and feature live music and dancing.

Ticket options are available for public purchase.

Optional local tours of Butte are also offered during the event.

Click here to read the full article.

Outtagrass Cattle Co. cartoon by Jan Swan Wood

Thoughts From Denver

Cheat Grass…the scourge of the west in many people’s opinion.

I see many operations that have adjusted to using it instead of fighting it. It has some value before it cures if it can be grazed early.

Some operations are set up to do that and some aren’t. Water development, fencing and incorporating yearlings into the program have changed grass composition for a lot of ranches.

Producers are great grass managers and have to be to continue in business. We’re all grass farmers, we just get to ‘cowboy’ to do it.

-Denver