First Branding is Over! A neighbor swings a loop… which calf will he catch? Eeny meeny miny mo. **** May 16, 2011 After the Show Show May 16, 2010 Not Quite Making It May 16, 2009 Branded May 16, 2008 no entry.
Tag: branding
Ranch Horse School
Branding was a success. Everyone is still healthy (barring a few rope burns and various bruises and one hard landing). Everyone left with full stomachs and smiles on their faces. Every calf was branded… even the big OOPS calf from December! We do have about 60 more to do… we switched up our pastures due…
Sleep Well
Well, while my rhubarb cobbler is bubbling away, I’ll say a few words… Time is tight with the branding set for tomorrow. I flew to town this morning and bought groceries, returning after lunch and I’ve been cooking ever since! Of course, this year I’ve had lots of help, Brandon’s girlfriend M. has sliced, diced,…
Wordless Wednesday – “Seeing His Future”
This calf is seeing what’s in his future… **** May 18, 2010 Going Great Guns May 18, 2009 Fashion Maven May 18, 2008 No entry.
All Growed Up
It was back in 2009… I test drove a pretty little thing. I even worked her behind some cattle on a cool and windy day. Well, lookie who came to our branding. Two years older. Acting a little more calm… Dragging calves to the fire like it was nothin’… Ol’ Wild Blue Eyes is acting…
After the Show Show
The thing about this past branding… When we’re done branding and eating… We’re NOT finished. There’s one big obstacle left called, in usual imaginative Wyoming terms, “The Big Grey Ridge”. So everyone that has brought a pony, and has the time to help, joins in. The first part is easy. The second part can be…
Teams
The guys rose early and went to help a neighbor brand. I slept in. I admit it. I slept in. Until 7:30 when my eyes flew open in a panic! What was I forgetting???? Nothing. Nada. I rolled over and grabbed my library book and SPENT THE NEXT HOUR IN BED READING. I admit that…
First Branding
Can you spell sorrel? The red horses win! Out here we call ’em sorrels… back east, they might be called chestnut. Either way, they’re red! (YES… for you detail oriented people… one is a paint and one is a bay, but at first glance!) The day is over. It was CHILLY, though it was predicted…
Get Ready
Ready or not, here it comes. Today I’d get something done, then lay down for a bit, and then get up and cook some more. Thank goodness I went with Matt’s suggestion of Frito Pie for branding again. I did it last year and it was very easy… I’m so glad I’m not having…
Branding 2010
Branding this year… in photos… Branding smoke takes a little getting used to… if this is your first one… We welcomed back the smiling face of A., who’s been away on his mission for 2 years… it is nice to have him home! Daniel provided some entertainment… In fact, the branding was full of laughter……
Wordless Wednesday – “Looking for Heels”
B.J. swings his loop, looking for heels…
One Down
Our first branding of the year was… …staffed with good workers… /div> …complete with entertainment… …educational for the next generation… … a matter of good timing… …full of good food and drink… …successful! One down… one to go!