We have all enjoyed seeing the pictures of the big ranches and their brandings so today ya get to sit back and see how the little guys do it! Just watch fast as it doesnt take long!

The whole bunch of calves awaiting their fate!
Most of the crew except for Mrs. H.
It was kinda rainy this morning so I didnt catch the horse. What was I thinking? :???: We only had 4 to work but the biggest steer was born on the 24th of January and was a handful. A throw and a miss! :roll:
After roping the big bugger and allowing him to drag me around the corral to tire him out, we got him on his side and stretched out to brand and vaccinate. About now I wish I had friends to invite over for the branding! :wink:
A heifer wearing a fresh brand and looking for mama!
Told ya it was quick! We'd took more pictures but when your dumb enough to hold a branding a foot with two kids and your sweet wife as help, we didnt snap many pictures. Reunited and heading for grass.
And after we got the cows and calves worked, here came another beautiful spring rain!

Rain on the sage sure smells sweet!
So we went in and watched the Derby on TV. And after the little sprinkle was over Little H and I went for a ride this afternoon.
Reba and Pumkin and Dad & daughter! Was a great way to spend an hour!
Ya can always tell a desert kid as he's the one fishing in mud puddles!

Not much of a bite today. Probably oughta swap bait!
We jumped a bar ditch and nobody fell off! That Little H is teaching me how to ride pretty good! So i'll be able to lose the seat belt and let go a' the horn! :wink:
And Littlest H had to go for a lap! If the fishin' was better he'd still be out there! So that's how us little outfits work calves. They all go on pasture for the summer next weekend. I'd have a thousand head if it was in the cards, but until then i'll make due with this little bunch. Sure wish I either had friends or a calf table. :lol: Can't decide which would be cheaper! :wink: Next year I'll have sense enough to atleast use a horse.
