It’s time to bring the cows down off of our mid-range Mesa Pasture before this next snowstorm hits. Yesterday they brought some from a different pasture to this one, but today we take them all the rest of the way. Along for the ride? Quinlan! Yup, he’s riding one of the little ponies. Also there……
Tag: moving cattle
Gallivanting
While I was off gallivanting with other Wyoming librarians… my family was still working on the ranch… moving cattle this time! It was another exposure for the little boys to help ride and work. I think they loved it! (and I’m sorry I missed it) (photos shamelessly stolen from Megan and Tess)
Partway Up
We trailed to our mountain pasture… our big workday… But this year, for me, it was a tad different. Instead of riding, I had babysitting duty, watching five grandkids. That freed up three people to ride instead of just me, so it made sense logistically, though I have to admit, I missed my cowboying job!…
Silly Zone
Remember this post from last year??? Splash Zone. That’s what I entitled it… getting soaking wet while moving our heifers to their mountain pasture. Well, we repeated the move today… without a rain cloud in sight! The girls were ready to GO and thankfully, they went the right way! It was gorgeous up there… And…
Gorgeous Light
I’ve moved from tired and sore to flat out exhausted. After saddling at 5 am, we were finally home at 2:30 pm. I ate and drank and drank and drank (hot day), then fell asleep. I’ve been dozing off and on since. I do something productive, sit down, then boom! wake up 30 minutes later!…
South, This Time
More sorting. More trailing… South, this time! More pairing through the gate. And, finally, happy cows…
North x Northwest
With branding over, it’s now time to split up the herd into smaller ones. The guys like to do this since it is so much easier to see which bulls are with which cows… They spend a great deal of time discussing “If we put this bull here with that bull, then we have such-n-such…
Down Hill
It started early with brisk mountain air and reluctant horses… And quickly switched to following cows… Up. Down. Over. Through the rocks. Lined out. With a good pat and scratch at the end for a job well done. This year’s trail down the hill was a Good One!
Trailing Along Video
It’s been a while since we had a video… This one is a bit longer, but I thought I’d show you a couple of things. We usually don’t trail this way, it tends to be more of a cross-country, bush-whacking kind of trail we do… or just a two track road… but, from the pasture…
Moving Cattle One More Time
On horseback again today… **** Last chance for questions… post ’em here! Goodnight, sweetheart(s)!
Sunshine and Twilight
Yesterday and today were Cowboy Days. I like these days. It’s quiet. It’s relatively easy since the cows know where to go. It’s fairly easy on the dogs since cows don’t hardly fight without their calves by their side. I can move a big bunch by myself – which I enjoy immensely – so long…
Doing Ranch Work
I know! I know! Seems like the past week has been full of hot air… balloons and me promoting my watercolors for auction . “I thought you lived on a *ranch*! Where’s the ranchy stuff?” <NOTE: I said ranchy NOT raunchy!> <I know the difference!> Well, in between hot air balloons and hunting season and…