to pick up a couple of bulls that don't look well. It's hard to find folks that are as vigilant as DH when it comes to knowing and reading cattle. He's a good steward of the land and the animals under his care:
You can't just drive through a 7,000 acre pasture and drop feed out. It takes time to find them all, get a good count, and look for changes in each cow, bull, and calf (doctor them if needed or pick them up if they need more vigilant attention) At the same time, you need to check waters, look for leaks (and fix them), check your fences and mend as needed, evaluate your pasture, and put out mineral.
It was an absolutely beautiful morning and we mudded our way through wet roads:
On this particular day, a few bulls were singeled out
DH warmed up his horse:
And I warmed up my camera. 😊
Good thing his mind was on the job at hand:
Or he'd be fussing at me for sneaking pictures:
DH ropes 'em easy
This fella was pretty cooperative
One more shot before I drop my camera, help load the bull and shut the trailer gate.
Teamwork!
Another bull needing to be picked up in a different part of the pasture:
Round 2:
Handy with a rope:
Good catch:
Now I'm probably being told to put the camera down and get behind that bull:
One more to load:
There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man (Winston S. Churchill)
As we headed back to the house, I thought about all of you, and the difficulties, upheaval, changes and challenges everyone is facing. May you all find peace and comfort and blessings amidst the chaos. Sometimes slowing down is a good thing. May you find the good things.
11 comments:
Your blog IS peaceful and comforting and a blessing...and a good thing. Thank you.
You sure are good with that camera of yours, getting lots of great shots! So those bulls that got caught, where are they going? And how's the little baby from last post that lost his mama? Is the sale barn still going to be happening with all this 'social distancing' going on? ugh
Thank you for sharing a slice of your day ... of your normal and peaceful day. It is nice to see people working as they usually do. I am working from home until further notice. Have a question about a folder, either call or send an email. I miss my people, you know. Not complaining though. No one here has a fever or a cough, so that's good too. Take care. ;^)
Life is good! Love the photo of your snow-covered mountains.
Sherrill asked all the questions I had too.
Love these photos and your narrative. Thank you for sneaking these photos and sharing them!
I work in a grocery store, so no time off from work. Wearing two latex gloves on each hand as I stock produce. Thankful I still have a job when so many have been laid off, I am very concerned, however about bring germs home.
Love your action shots!
I always love looking at your cow-boying pictures, and the lovely horses of course. You take care my Friend. Have a lovely day.
Beautiful pictures. Being outside is perfect for all of us. Even though life throws arrows, we are protected under the Mighty Arm of Jesus. ‘It’s so good to trust in him. Happy you are both well.
Ranching/farming is hard work. At this time, that ranch and work looks like the best place on earth!
Love love love love it!!
And love your peace!!!
Hugs!!
Mmmmm, just had to let you know I made your chicken green chili penne tonight. That stuff is just SO BAD (in such a GOOD way..HA).
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