John Hovde, AQHA Professional Horseman

06/09/2026

Alan W. Woodbury, 81, of Dickinson, North Dakota, passed away leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the horse industry.

A lifelong horseman, Alan combined his education in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics with a passion for raising and feeding elite equine athletes. Through Woody’s Feed, he developed specialized horse feeds that supported champions across the country, including horses competing at the highest levels of racing.

Alan was equally proud of the Quarter Horses he raised, including champions such as Roses Cantina, Tell Em Belle, Jag, and the legendary Banker. Banker earned national recognition as the National Finals Rodeo Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year, a testament to Alan’s eye for exceptional equine talent.

Even after retiring in 2023, Alan remained devoted to breeding and raising horses, spending countless hours at his Dickinson farm mentoring others and enjoying the animals he loved. His impact on the horse industry and the people within it will be remembered for generations.

Alan is survived by his children, Rick Woodbury, Bobbi Maher, Jill Healy, and Angie Barlow, along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

05/31/2026

3:30 PM MDT UPDATE: THE FAMILY HAS BEEN REUNITED WITH SOPHIE…

From Sarah Boyce
"My Dad was in a trucking accident in Nebraska yesterday due to weather conditions. Due to the severity of the fires around, he told his truck dog Sophie to get out and run, which she thankfully did. My dad was brought to the hospital and is thankfully safe and okay. Sophie is currently missing and there is thankfully a huge community out there helping in the search for her. I am posting this so everyone can see what she looks like! Please, if you are in the Ogalla, NE area, her name is Sophie and she is a black Malinois. She is very sweet and loving to all! She is chipped and has a collar. Thank you to everyone helping in this search." 🙏🏼💛

📸 Sarah Boyce

05/27/2026

Chas Ophus first felt the pull of auctioneering as a boy, tagging along with his dad and brothers to horse and cattle sales in Billings, Mont. There, legends like Joe Goggins and Ty Thompson commanded the ring with masterful chants. He soaked it in, mimicking the rhythm without yet knowing it would become his path.
Years later, he enrolled in auction school, determined to sell livestock. Persistence paid off: practice, good mentors, seizing every microphone opportunity and studying the best.
This year marks his World Livestock Auctioneer Championship debut as a semifinalist in St. Onge. Watch him and 30 other top bid callers compete in June.

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Your horse deserves the best version of you. Buster & Sheryl McLaury - Horsemen and Clinicians