Barrel Racing at its Finest!
Whats New:
April 23, 2012
This breeding season Black Star Ranch’s mares have foaled “8” healthy babies by Tres Seis, Dash Ta Fame and of course Black Star Ranch Stallions’ Bayou Fuel, Packin Sixes Jr, and Born Ta Be Famous and we are still awaiting several more. Lots of chrome, big personalities and tons of fun seems to be these foals purpose. Famous Pie’s first crop of babies will hit the ground early 2013. We have 25 confirmed pregnancies so far and our breeding mission is quality not quantity. After partnering with Danny Ray of Victory Farms on our Ivory James Filly last year, it spiked Kris’ interest. We have decided to stick our toes in the Louisiana Quarter Horse Racing Industry. We have a nice group of proven mares that we bred to several Louisiana Racing Stallions. We have staffed the ranch in order to handle all facets of horse training from our breeding program to training and breaking our colts in house. We are excited with the team of people we have employed at Black Star. We would like to welcome back Ellen Guidry back to Team Black Star. She is riding here part-time to help keep our barrel horses legged up, patterned and ready for competition. Jonathan Bourgeois of Raceland has also joined our team assisting JP, our ranch manager with ranch operations, our young colts and the roping division. As usual Talmadge Green will continue to oversee our futurity division. The great part about Talmadge, Kris can rely on his expertise and knowledge making it an area she doesn’t have to worry about. The big joke is….Talmadge finally found one area that he does know more than Kris. His favorite saying is….if he wanted to own an oil well or a tug boat; he would let Kris run it….Touché’ Talmadge ! Our roping division is in full swing. We have acquired several nice finished rope horses such as “Blue” from NFR qualifier Kelly Kaminski. Nica and Ms. Kris are putting the pressure on JP and Jonathan to make sure they could step up to the plate. It will be “BARREL RACERS MEETS ROPERS AT A STAND OFF”. The girls are going to hate showing the guys up…. We will start producing our own Team Roping and Team Sorting events in June. Continue to check the website and Facebook for more information. We choose these events specifically to involve the entire family of horse lovers. Mom, Dad and Kids – something for everybody. The Ranch is still under spring cleaning and many other projects. Neil has been busy clearing out another big tract of land for us to move our broodmares along with support buildings. Our sale barn has been busy. Rather than focusing primarily on barrel horses, we have added a few select horses that can compete in most rodeo events. Our prices are suited for today’s market. We are doing our best to go thru these horses with a fine tooth comb for any flaws, since Ms. Kris knows first- hand how it feels to be burnt by purchasing horses with undisclosed defects, she is determined to NOT pay that forward. And everyone who knows Kris, knows she has bought her share of horses and has a great deal of experience specifically in purchasing. We keep a file on each horse, we can send you pics, videos and other pertinent information. We will not up load these to our website because the horses move in and out to quick. If you would like more information on the sale horses, then email us a description of what you are looking for and we will determine if we have a horse to suit your needs. As usual nothing stands still at Black Star and there is something always brewing. Stay tuned…
BSR's Humor Corner:
"You know, I tink I'm ready for a lil vacation. But, dis year I wants to do sumting different. De las' few year, I took your suggestion bout where to go. Tree year ago you say I should go to Hawaii, an' I did an' Marie got pregnant. De next year you say to go to de Bahamas. Marie got pregnant agin. And las year you tol me to go to Tahiti. Sure enough, Marie got pregnant again." And Thibodeau asks Boudreau, "What you gonna do dis year dat's different?" And Boudreau says, "Dis year I gonna bring Marie wid me..."
BSR's Cooking Corner:
SEAFOOD GUMBO
- •3/4 cup vegetable oil
- •3/4 cup bleached all-purpose flour
- •2 cups yellow onions, chopped
- •1 cup green bell peppers, chopped
- •1 cup celery, chopped
- •1 tablespoon salt
- •1 teaspoon cayenne
- •5 bay leaves
- •8 cups shrimp stock (or water)
- •1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined •1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
- •2 dozen oysters, shucked, with their liquor
- •2 tablespoons green onions (or scallions), chopped, green part only
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- •3/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
Combine the oil and flour in a large cast-iron Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat. Stirring slowly and constantly, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 10 minutes. Add the stock, and stir to blend with the roux. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours. Add the shrimp and crabmeat and cook for 15 minutes. Add the oysters, green onions, and parsley and cook until the edges of the oysters curl, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Serve immediately ladled into soup bowls over steamed long-grain rice.
The Black Star Ranch is a nationally known quarter horse performance ranch specializing in barrel racing, breeding and western riding. The ranch is located in Houma, Louisiana which is approximately 45 minutes southwest of the Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans. The ranch is over 300 acres and is nestled in the heart of the great South Louisiana swamp which is known as the sportsman's paradise.
Houma has a population of over 100,000 people and is home to many great restaurants which prides itself on it's one of kind Cajun Cuisine and there are tons of tourist attractions that offers great southern hospitality like alligator swap tours, airboat rides, Louisiana plantations, offshore water and inland water fishing charters, Mardi Gras, golfing, and the national sports franchises the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Hornets just to name a few.
Houma has a population of over 100,000 and has many great restaurants, shopping and tourist attractions. Our area prides itself on southern hospitality and great Cajun cuisine. Cajun Swamp & Alligator Tours, Airboat tours, Louisiana Plantations, Offshore and Inland fishing tours, Mardi Gras, great area Golf courses are just a few of our attractions.
The ranch is a private family owned ranch with 24 hour security surveillance and has private residence on site. Access to the ranch is by appointment only, so email us at theblackstarranch.nica@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.
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