A son of International Champions, RIFAGE takes up the challenge of every large-sized man who questions the little stallion’s ability to carry him. Though only a little over 14 hands high and weighing less than 900 pounds, RIFAGE has easily carried a third of his weight for long hours. He returns to the Ranch with a dry coat, dancing and prancing; still ready to go. As much cannot be said about his rider! RIFAGE, one of Trinidad’s principal stallions, has fathered many fine colts. His colts are as large or larger than those of other stallions on The Lazy VV Ranch. Even during the heaviest of the breeding season, RIFAGE is doing his share of the necessary work with the cattle. He is really a splendid cow horse and a favorite of many of the cowboys. [Illustration: HOMEWARD BOUND ZARIFE at far left KABAR at far right] Approaching the entrance gate of The Lazy VV Ranch, the two-day cattle drive will soon be over. When cows and calves have had an opportunity to “mother up” and get several days’ rest, the Arabs will escort them to the mountain range; there they will pasture for the next few months. During each week, the stallions you have seen on the foregoing pages make regular trips to the Continental Divide to check cattle and their feed. These trips take many hours each day. Perhaps a pastern will be cut on the edge of some sharp rock; or a shoe may be lost; but these sturdy, spirited horses will not be stopped or hindered. Their masters have a job to do; and, as in the days of Arabian warfare, the master’s most effective ally is his horse. [Illustration: Arabian and horse] The satisfaction any man enjoys from the use and ownership of a fine horse is doubly enhanced when the animal is an Arabian. Its dependability, gentleness and loyalty to him are unsurpassed. [Illustration: Like that of his brothers, KABAR’S work is perfection.] Branding half over, there is a pause for refreshment! Horses are fed and watered. All participants at the branding are served some of the Ranch’s delicious, piping hot Baked Pinto Beans, with pork chops. [Illustration: ANTICIPATION] [Illustration: AROUND THE BEAN POT] Yum! Yum! Trinidad Ranch Beans sure taste good. Easy to prepare, delicious and nourishing ... they “hit the spot” and “stick to the ribs,” as any cowboy will agree. [Illustration: “UP MOUNT BALDY” ZARIFE RIFAGE GAZYL A.H.C. No. 2820 Foaled April 26, 1944] GAZYL has not been mentioned heretofore; but, like his sire ZARIFE, he is making a good name for himself. Being of light chestnut color, with flaxen mane and tail, he is being used primarily for breeding chestnut-colored mares. This is the only true law of color breeding—a chestnut bred to a chestnut will produce a chestnut colt.