Story by Clayton Stromberger
Photos by Sarah Beal
Travel to communities and picturesque parts of the Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative service area, and you will likely pass dozens of locations — a volunteer fire station, a community center, a small nonprofit — with equipment, a new or renovated building, a park or a program made possible with help from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bluebonnet.
From left, Brent Ellis, Trey Townsend, Eric Cobb (apprentice candidate), Ryan Smith, Tristin Lagrone, Nick Baker, Preston Vaughn, Caleb Clay and Joe Scheid (apprentice candidate). Not pictured are apprentice candidates Cade Courtemanche, Ryder Lane and Nick Scott. (Photo by Ralph Barrera)
What does it take to make a world champion ‘cutter’? Experience, dedication and a well-trained horse
By Pam LeBlanc
In a covered arena in Washington County, Constantine Caloudas and his horse Karlos kick up a cloud of dust as they separate a fidgety, rust-colored calf from a milling herd.
As the calf makes a break, the horse instinctively bows low and blocks its way. The calf tries to scramble back to the safety of the herd, but Karlos mirrors every move, keeping it on the run.