Doing it on horseback. We love this way of life. Family, friends that are nearly family, good horses, good cattle, great views, plenty of water, and the grass is growing. We like to think this is "God's Country".
Robin rode out with me to gather for branding yesterday. We saw the same scenery, however she was generally behind me taking photos. What a blessing to ride with family and friends in such a beautiful setting.
Not sure what happened, but things happened. We call them "unplanned dismounts". Our good friend and capable helper, Jesse Anderson, messed up a wrist pretty good. But he made it back before we were completely done branding. Probably all the good food that was waiting. Even through this, Jesse kept his sense of humor. We are praying that his wrist heals fast. Jesse will be working with us again this summer.
We are blessed to have great help that are good friends as well. Thanks Brian LaDue
Cow Tipping? Not!
Wrastling Calves is about technique as much as strength. Here Kiersten and Molly team up to get the job done.
No I did not misspell Wrastling... wrestling is done on a mat... one wrastles calves.
We were able to get Robin in front of the camera and not just behind it. Robin grew up on a ranch in the southern Black Hills and the tradition of livestock and family continues. It was so nice to have our dear friends Todd and Melanie Ellis Hofer with us at our branding.
The Reinhold Sisters.