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    Branding on the desert

    We worked our calves and vaccinated cows today. The weather was nice, we didn't have a single wreck and the job is done. Even the horses got to laze around as our little bunch didn't require any horsepower to corral them. The day was pretty. But there sure isn't much snow left on the...
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    Helping Cure gather his desert permit

    Most of you all know Cure from here in Utah who lives in Kamas, Utah and posts quite a bit. Well, apparently his supply of misery and sadness was running dangerously low, so he made a call to my cell phone and asked for assistance in getting it back up to acceptable levels! I immediately dropped...
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    Fencing for my Folks

    My folks were able to buy a little piece of ground out near the ranch where my Mom grew up. The family dynamic has changed and the welcome mat got turned over so they really wanted some place to try to continue the tradition with their own grandkids, that we got to have with my grandparents...
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    Newest member of Leanin' H Livestock

    We got a pup! Kids are sure excited as are we. It will be an adventure for a clueless dog raising rookie like me. The kids and "Gus". That one on the left takes after his mother. :lol: Playing with an old piece of cloth. Tug-a-war This playing is sure tiring for a midget canine Pups are...
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    (Late) 2011 show lamb from Little H'

    Computer was down but the camera still worked. Better late than never i guess. Little H' showed 2 lambs, her's and her little brother's, who is too young to be in 4H. We had no idea what the heck we were doing as we haven't had a sheep on the place unless it was a chop! But we bought 2 lambs...
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    2012 calves from the desert

    Finally got around to uploading a few pictures from my wife's camera. Calving is over except for one tailender. Here are a few of the one's that are here. :D Little brother to little H's stockshow steer. Close up of the brockle faced little dude. Snoozing twins on a bed of straw. This...
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    Wear Green tomorrow to support AG

    Saw this on the BEEF magazine website and thought i'd pass it along to ya'll. http://beefmagazine.com/blog/wear-green-support-agriculture-tomorrow
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    Forage Kochia

    I have been thinking about trying some forage kochia on some pasture ground i graze. There have been several studies done about it that i have found. It sounds like it is pretty drought tolerant and would be a good fall/winter feed. Wondering if any of ya'll have used it and your thoughts about...
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    More advice needed

    I'd like anyone who is involved at the local and county level of cattle associations in your area to expound on what works, what motivates and other ideas to increase participation in the association. The new county president out this way is feeling very overwhelmed and under qualified at...
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    Calving Season Romance

    Found this Baxter Black clip about the romance of calving. :lol: http://youtu.be/dxDwKWEFHBc
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    Opinions wanted from Hereford outfits

    I want to crossbreed some angus cows to a Hereford bull using AI. I'd like a good maternal based bull that throws great heifers that will stick around awhile. I know Ned Jr. has a tremendous bull (175) i looked at last year after he posted pictures and info here on Ranchers.net. I have Select...
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    Tagging and weighing Show Steers

    I am a huge fan of stockshows IF the reason for said show is to raise good kids and worry about the ribbons and trophys a lot further down the list. We had a blast last year as both our kids had lambs and did really well. This year Little H has decided to show a steer. She will be 10 and i...
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    Fencing Projects

    I got a contract to build 2 miles of fence 55 miles west of me out in Riverbed. There is 2800 acres out there that an outfit just bought and plans to irrigate alfalfa. Lots of work until they get to selling hay including a bunch of fence. Anyway, i went out this morning and worked on the fence...
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    Pictures from our 2012 cattle drive back in February

    Well, after a bunch of hair-pulling, teeth nashing and muffled curses, i was able to get this new computer to stand still long enough to bridle it, i mean upload pictures! :D Most of ya know we spend three days trailing the cows across the desert from the summer range to thier winter home at my...
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    Back in the computer saddle

    Mrs. H and I finally gave up on trying to fix the old handcrank computer and bought a new one. So as quick as i can figure out how to load pictures from my camera to the new 'puter i will be able to catch ya'll up on what we are up to. PM me if you'd like my new email address. I sure enjoy...
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    RSL

    RSL check your PM's when ya have a minute. Unless you are ignoring me and who could blame ya for that? :wink: :lol: :lol:
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    A poem for Northern Rancher

    Had a minute to myself today at work. Just wanted to put some thoughts to paper and express my thanks for getting to know Cory. Be Blessed Wilson's. Northern Rancher There’s an empty saddle hangin’ in a barn up north tonight, And a lonesome feelin’ settling in my soul. A pretty good friend, I...
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    Just for Jigs!!! Worlds youngest and best K-State fan11

    This lil' gal knows which team she likes and to heck with the consequences!!! :D AWESOME!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/kindergarten-k-state-fan-refuses-color-jayhawk-mascot-170922025.html
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    A poem i have yet to put a title on

    Been kinda melancholy hare lately. Now i feel like i have an upbeat attitude 99% of the time but winter can get to the best of us. Anyway, our family ranch has been passed down to my cousin and her husband who are fine folks. But they have made the decision that it is theirs now and the rest of...
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    Cattlemen's Bootcamp

    Wondering if any of you have attended a Cattlemen's Bootcamp put on by the American Angus Association? My wife and I went to Logan, Utah for a day and a half on last Friday and Saturday. It was really a great conference and we felt it was very much worth the money and time. Issues discussed were...
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