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Call for “Yaktion” to IOC – Save the Olympics

It is time to take action. We have discussed some Olympic Class Yak events on our blog and across the social-sphere. The potential is clear and could definitely improve the ratings for NBC. Add a yak to Ice Dancing and I think you would have something that Apolo Ohno could bring to prime time. Lets [...]

More Yak Events Destined for the Olympics

“Yak Sack Racing – Sport of the Future, Ever Herd of it?”

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Yaks at Estes Park Wool Market

Our neighbors and friends Bijou Basin Ranch asked us to bring yaks to the Wool Market to support their booth which focused on yak fiber and yarn. We had no idea of the tremendous interest that there would be in yak fiber. The event staff was outstanding and made our first trip to the market [...]

NWSS 2009 – 2nd year in a row. 2nd prize in a Beauty Contest!

A great learning year.
We still think Skywalker was the Best in Show but “God loves a Terrier”!
Skywalker won a red ribbon in the Yak Bull Calf pen show. The competition at the show continues to increase. This year several of the OG yak herders showed up for the first time in years and showed us [...]

Yak From Snowy River

Jerico!
Keaton gets a ride on Jerico from John Hooper. John is currently the President of the International Yak Association. Jerico frequently wins “The Peoples Choice” award at the NWWS. Keaton wants to keep him in his bedroom.

2009 National Western Yak Show Schedule

Come visit us at the National Western Stock Show. Below is a schedule of events for those who are hungry for more Yak Info.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, January 22

What

Where

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Yak Packing/Trekking

IYAK event tent

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Yak Burger Samples

Stock Yards

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Yak [...]