A huge cloudburst hit the high ranges today, and our cowboys and critters were right in the middle of it. We always can use the moisture, but it was the lightning that concerned me. From our home ranch, we can see right where the cattle are, 15 miles away in the Salmon River highlands, and the …
Skunk and the Punks
Skunky is a chronic problem child. He's a distinctive Alderspring steer with a white stripe down the middle of his back, and is trouble with a capital Q for quitter. That's what we cowboys call someone who leaves the herd for no good reason. He's not a wild steer, by any means. He just wants to see …
24/7 Grazing Project: How We’re Feeding the Field Mice
I'm out of the saddle for a few minutes along with my riding crew of two of my daughters, Linnaea and Melanie. I'm typing on my phone; later today I'll head for a high ridge where I can hit a distant cell tower and send this out, and let Caryl know all is well. We're resting for an afternoon …
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Photo of the Day: Forever Inquisitive
Alderspring beeves take a break from grazing summer pastures to inspect the photographer. …
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Conservation Ranching
The heat is cranking up a little on the ranch as we enter high Pahsimeroi summer. It was a perfect week for drying hay, though. It was a little humid (for us) and the hay dried over a several days instead of quick drying in two or three high heat days which can cause a little brittle and bleach. Our …
Photo of the Day: Round Pen Conversations
Ethan works his horse in the round pen in preparation for horseback jobs around the ranch. …
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