While I have never had a judges card or cared to, there have been several occasions in my life where a judge couldn’t get to a rodeo and the assn asked me to judge a rodeo with full support from the contestants. I think that should tell you all you need to know about my integrity.
If we are...
I watched the NFR for the first time in 25 years this winter while I was at my sister in law’s after my hip replacement. Judging looked to be about as crooked and biased toward a few competitors especially in the bareback riding as ever.
Our local Stampede which I have been arena manager for...
We brand in a table but standing as I band all male calves at birth. Three shots, implant steers, brand ID tag and there is the odd set of horns to burn off. Three or four of us can average a calf every 40 to 50 seconds.
I go with calendar date calves are expected. We have been 30% done before we started once.
This year about 16% and we are 75% done at end of first cycle.
Doing good. Some walking, a little exercise, a little cooking, a little cleaning, keeping the goodies to a minimum, touring a bit and having a whiskey before I go to bed!
Took a little drive and saw cows that I haven’t seen for nearly a month. Debbie and her helper have been looking after them well
Would like to wish family and friends a very Merry Christmas.
Got home last night after having been away since Nov. 30 for a new hip. Walking with a cane outside now and nothing inside. Hiked up to the barn and corrals this morning... all of close to a 1/2 mile! Went for a ride in the pellet truck to feed calves and one bunch of cows at home. Cattle look...