I’m so sorry I’ve been absent. I’ve been busy. I’ve had horses to ride, people to entertain, calves to brand, cattle to move. Saturday we branded our herd; Sunday we helped a neighbor. Monday we moved our pairs to fresh pasture. Today we had to sort horses, and are still cleaning up and playing catch up from the weekend. But I have photos! All the branding photos, that were taken by Colette, Zach’s sister are here.
I singled some of my favorite photos out, so you, dear reader, don’t have to sort through all 300 odd pictures (if you’d rather not). I also have video from both the Saturday and Sunday brandings. You’ll get to see Zach rope and drag some calves to the branding fire on a horse we raised, that we call Dozer.
Me and my mom- who obviously couldn’t participate since she just had hand surgery.
The ear tags that Kelsey and I made.
Kelsey branding a calf and me telling Tony that I need to tag her left ear.
Hot irons.
My cute, one-eyed papillon dog, Higgins.
The ranch horse brand- it’s straight I promise. This is Gump’s right hip for those of you wondering.
My favorite, punchy bridle.
Me cleaning calf nuts- also known as dessert.
I hope you enjoyed this virtual trip through branding! I’ll post video at some point this week!
Calf nuts aren't Kosher, are they?
Loved the tour! Good to see your smiling, suntanned face:)
calf nuts??? uhhhhh what? 🙂
PS- That picture of Ty is awesome. He's got his daddy's eyes!
I love that picture of Ty. OH MY GOSH. It could be in a magazine.
Seriously? You are cleaning calf nuts? Like, to eat them or something?? I couldn't get past the hair, let alone just KNOWING what they are for!
Well, how are calf fries? I have never got the nerves to try them. It's just the thought of what they are that I can't get past. Love the pics.
Love the pics! You look great – and do not need a diet!
Wow, you really are a cowgirl, huh?! Neat-o…if I were ever to put on a cowboy hat, I think I would look like Twinkie the Kid!