The daily dose, May 2, 2007

[Soapweed]

There seems to be no adult supervision on the playground

Soaking up the sunshine of a beautiful spring day

One of the boys

Enjoying the afternoon at the horse sale. Of course, I hauled eight cows to town to "justify" :wink: the trip.

 

[Judith]

The next question is how many horses did you take home with you I always come home with more critters than I left with... Not really sure how that happens????

 

[Jinglebob]

How were the prices Soap?
On cows and horses?

 

[Soapweed]

The next question is how many horses did you take home with you I always come home with more critters than I left with... Not really sure how that happens????

Did pretty good for me. Took eight cows and only brought home one horse. He is a big tall pretty paint, three years old, well started, and I got him bought for less than the price of a stud fee. :wink:

I did buy another horse while there, but had a chance to sell him before I ever paid for him. I "broke even" on the deal, and didn't have any feed, time, or interest on money tied up. Had the fun of buying him, owning him for a couple hours, and escaped with my investment fully intact. Can't beat a deal like that. :wink:

 

[the_jersey_lilly_2000]

Top picture.....far right calf....look at them EPD's.......Looks almost like a Brangus in the woodpile somewhere. :wink:

 

[Judith]

Well it's settled then. Next time I go to a horse sale I will take you and Jinglebob along with me. One of you can slap me if I try to bid on anything and the other can hold the trailer door shut. That should work just fine

 

[Soapweed]

How were the prices Soap?
On cows and horses?

Put it this way--I think there is more money in cattle than there is in horses. My cows averaged 1253# @ $52.70 per cwt, ($660 per head). They were dry cows that we had robbed calves from--old cows, bad udders, or other undesirable problems. It took a pretty good looking, fairly well broke horse to bring that much money. Some of the saddle horses did sell quite well, and I think the top horse sold for $3000. Several others brought between $2000 and $2500. Loose horse sold better than I thought they might, but still not real good. Colts, yearlings and two-year-olds didn't bring much at all. A hundred dollars would buy a real nice yearling, and two-year-olds were lucky to bring $200. The horse slaughter ban has sure put a damper on the equine industry.

 

[Soapweed]

Top picture.....far right calf....look at them EPD's.......Looks almost like a Brangus in the woodpile somewhere. :wink:

But those ears are pointing up instead of down. :shock: :wink:

 

[the_jersey_lilly_2000]

They don't point down when they're young.....takes some growin..ya know after a while they get heavier and start to droop....tags will speed up the process.....

Here's yer picture....blown up.....

Here's one of mine.....

see the similarity??? hehe

 

[Judith]

Lilly!!!!! :clap:

 

[Soapweed]

Top picture.....far right calf....look at them EPD's.......Looks almost like a Brangus in the woodpile somewhere. :wink:

But those ears are pointing up instead of down. :shock: :wink:

Your calf shows more Brangus, my calf might be from Briagra.

 

[the_jersey_lilly_2000]

Hehe......call it whatever ya want soapweed..........now we all know, your secrets out....you love the big ears too....just think.....more room for tags as you always say :wink:

Briagra??? I didn't know they made a lil blue pill for bulls....hmmm...whoda thunk it. :wink: And it makes their ears big ya say??? Ya know...if that condition lasts more than 4 hours.....you should call your vet immediately

 

[DJL]

So where is the pic of the new paint? I'm waiting impatiently..... :lol: :lol:

 

[Soapweed]

So where is the pic of the new paint? I'm waiting impatiently..... :lol: :lol:

Your wish is my command. :wink:

Left side

Right side

Another shot

He stands sixteen hands at three years of age.

A pleasant surprise--two new babies out in the "fall calving" herd

A new calf or a good rain is welcome on this outfit anytime. :wink:

 

[Hooks]

Nice pony......easy to "spot" him in the field........

 

[Judith]

Don't know if your keeping him or flipping him either way he will be good for you! Bay Paints seem to be where the money is and he has the height to boot!

 

[Anonymous]

Bay Paints seem to be where the money is and he has the height to boot!

Looks to me like he could end up being a Kosmo Kid or Peachblossom horse-- them other two old coots won't be able to find enough big rocks in those sand hills to get up on him.. :wink: :lol: :lol:

 

[Judith]

OT they have extendable stirrups for the geriatric set now They won't have trouble using those OR they can give each other boosts to get on ROFLMO



OK it's ten minutes after my original post and I am still belly laughing about Soapweed and Saddletramp giving each other boosties . AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[peg4x4]

Sure like the horse..He got a (printible)name yet???

 

[kolanuraven]

They could do like an old man in town did years ago. He rode his plow mule EVERYWHERE and carried one of those 3 step folding kitchen ladders with him.

He had a rope on it and when he was aboard he pull it up, close it, tie to the saddle and off they'd go. Get to the destination, he'd get it, give it a flick and it would open up, he'd get down and tie the mule to it!

I even think his kids buried the mule as close to him as they could get it in the family grave yard!