Trail Log: 11-5-2024

Celia and Copper

 

• Trail: Tiger Wash - North toward Browns Canyon
• Miles: 5.19
• Riders: Self - Celia
• Horses: Jack - Copper
• Dogs: Groot

Notes: Celia picked up a mare to either keep as a grandkid horse or resell. We took her out on Tiger Wash to see what she knows. I thought she did good for not being ridden in who-knows how long and in totally unfamiliar surroundings. She's a cute little mare and has a fabulous trot. Jack just got new shoes yesterday. Its the first time in a LONG time he's been able to walk out of a fresh shoe without having to be laid off for three days. I could tell he just felt better...happy feet. 

Trail Log: 10-26-2024

 

• Trail: State Land - Cattle Lease - mile post 78
• Miles: 9
• Riders: Self - Cindy - Fred - Mike - Jenny
• Horses: Jack - Shooter - Cowboy - Sorrel - Black

Notes: More of a cattle gathering than a trail ride. I didn't grow up on a ranch or around cattle other than when it came time to butcher 'em, cut'em up, wrap'em and put 'em in the freezer. With that said - Jack and I stepped out of our comfort zone a little and helped gather/process cattle. Knowing very well what I don't know - I mostly just stayed out of the way. I did get to do the vaccination part. Aside from screwing up a couple injections before getting the hang of it - I rather enjoyed getting to stick them in the neck with a dull needle. Call it retribution for all the cows that have tried to stomp me to death over the years.

Jack - there was a time when he would not turn his back on a cow