Wild Deuce What's News

Boone at his new home!

2011-12-14T07:03:00.000-08:00

Boone and his new family are all happy! Thanks for the updates Cara!

Meet Diablo!

2011-12-13T08:30:00.000-08:00

Meet the new member to our horse family Diablo! He is a 15'1hh, gelding, AQHA but sells as grade (papers were not followed up) he is a stout mother trucker! He is coming 7 and he is GREY! Sure going to have a selection of grey's to pick from next sale!

Back from the mountains and missing the view!

2011-11-16T21:16:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone...sorry for not getting on the blog earlier but anyone following the wild deuce facebook page will know I am on there more then here. But not excuse I know...smile

Cattle chase was amazing, had a big group and good times were had by all. We came home and headed to the CFR which again were fun, now we are just gearing up for our annual THANK YOU DINNER for all of our sponsors and volunteers on December 3rd and the Kingman Hall. RSVP to us if your able to join us....something big is happening in December. Follow along on another adventure with Wild Deuce!

Terri

The mountain are great!

2011-10-13T21:47:00.000-07:00

Kita is my main mare these days...she is pretty darn cool!

Chucks main mare is Macy!

Kita hanging out at the fire with us after a long cow chase.

Another new horse for Wild Deuce!

2011-10-13T21:18:00.000-07:00

Meet the new horse for the Wild Deuce crew a 8 year old, grade mare who was born a buckskin and turned into a grey. She is well put up and we bought her from a fellow teamster who is our neighbor up the river. She has been packed and taken out a moose along with being rode. Will see how she works for us this fall...

Another new horse for next year's sale!!!!

2011-10-05T23:05:00.000-07:00

Meet another new horse to the Wild Deuce family, a nice grade palomino gelding coming 5 in the spring. He comes from a family who we trained for 7 years ago (small world). She bought him in hopes of riding but she also owns her own business and such as life had no time. She bought him from the breeder so only 2 homes thus far...yeah. He has around 50 rides and doing great, we spent the afternoon with Shea and decided he was for us. He is super curious, well built and has the chrome. But for me...it is so his personality! Boone has approved him in the herd and he fits in like he has been here all summer. He is heading west for the cow chase and will have a full year under him like Boone did last year....watch this nice guy and for his new name as his name has already been used in WIld Deuce. Any ideas on his name????

Terri

Meet Joey...

2011-10-05T22:36:00.000-07:00

Wild Deuce buys a very cool 3 year old who is already showing how quiet and laid back he is. He is a grade paint who will be with us at least 2 years before he is offered for sale. Next summer will be his season 1...someone to keep in mind folks!

Lost and Found

2011-10-04T08:04:00.000-07:00

Hey Ya'll! We have some LOST and LEFT BEHIND items that it would sure be great to return home to the rightful owners.

There was a Blue HTC Desire Smartphone lost on the grounds at the Competition. We all know how lost we are when we loose our phones these days! Ugh! If anyone saw a phone or picked one up, could you PLEASE email me and let me know. The owner would be eternally grateful! (no, this isn't a picture of the phone... it's mine!)

There was also a pair of prescription glasses found and brought to the Show Office. We announced them Saturday night during the awards but no one came forward. I can't use them, they are way too weak for me! You all know how blind I am without mine! Sooo....if these are yours, or you know whose they are, PLEASE let me know. I don't want to meet this person driving their vehicle on the highway! lol! (yes, this is a picture of the glasses that were left.)

Thanks everyone!

Brenda

Post Competition weekend.......

2011-10-02T19:42:00.000-07:00

It was so good to see everyone! What a fantastic weekend we had! I've got some pictures for you. I'm sure most of you have already seen the pics that Terri posted on Facebook. I don't have the ones from our photographers yet, but here's some that I snapped....

Guy was super excited to ride the custom-made bike into the STARS Silent Auction Tent. The bike wasn't donated but a custom paint job was. Thanks so much Dave!

Everyone walks the course on Friday.

Judges... or partners in crime... the jury is out on that one. All our judges volunteer their time. Thank you to Terry Grant (Mantracker), Rachel Troughear, Ken McKinney, Grant Kihn and John Pouliot for your expertise!

A great view of the STARS wagon on the course.

My mom took over manning the Show Office from Lillian this year. Eeeekkk! With lots of help from Andrea, Scott and Lillian the team made another year look flawless from the outside looking in. We have new computer programs to help things run more smoothly and it gets easier every year! Thanks to the Show Office volunteers!

Scott brings his handyman experience to the entire weekend. He sets up the programs in the office and mans the demo ring and speaker system that's not in the in-field. Thanks Scott!

Ahhhh.... Amy.... I had to....! Has everyone met Amy, her horse, Hank, and her wonderful dog MALCOM?!?! Amy is a vet in Devon and a sponsor for the competition. Did I mention I love her dog?!? :)

We all get tired of walking back and forth across the grounds. Earl volunteers every year with his great team of Fjords, Maggie and Bonkers, to be the free taxi that saves all of our feet!

Earl..... EVERYONE thanks you!

The announcer and auctioneer, Terry Carter, and Slim take a break inbetween competitors.

Anyone who knows Karen, or didn`t know Karen before the weekend but does now, knows that when she found out Mantracker was coming to the show, she HAD to go with it. And GO SHE DID! The weekend was non-stop with laughter, banter and pure fun.... She even bought a shirt like Terry`s!

Mantracker... can you see me now....

Karen, Terry and the Mantracker doll..

We were very thankful to have 3 photographers taking pictures over the weekend. Thank you to Coralee Chapman, MaxTchikhatvhev (did I spell that right) and Kayla Burrington. I will hopefully be picking up their pictures soon!

Volunteers are what make the weekend go round. Here`s this years cook, Brian helping out in the in-field.

My sister, Cheryl, brought her horse, George, to ride while making many miles helping out with anything and EVERYTHING! Thanks Cheryl and Brian, and ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!

Hmmm....... Who else but....... lol!

Jessie finally wears a hat. Nice hat Jessie! hee hee!

Early morning consignor safety meeting.

Nice P.J.`s Rachel. ....Sorry, I just had to! lol! You look MARVELOUS DARLING!!!!! lol!

That`s all for now. I hope everyone had a great weekend meeting with old and new friends. We loved seeing you all!

Keep riding!

Brenda

Little by little...!

2011-09-22T11:07:00.000-07:00

The last of the tents were erected for the Backcountry Tradeshow. Thank God for beautiful sunny weather and NO WIND!!! lol! Been there done that!

Reg filled up the water obstacle.

The wall tents are set up on the course.

Shanice was out all day to help. Here she is supervising!

Terri and I were called out of the office to help put up the tents. I think they just missed our smiling faces!

Taylor takes a break at the end of a long day.... She knows how to do it right, eh ladies?!

Here's the truck that's at the end of the driveway, just so everyone knows what to look for.

Brenda

p.s. 1 day!

Have you heard?!?!?!?

2011-09-20T13:13:00.000-07:00

So.....most of you have probably already know this already... but we have something VERY COOL happening this weekend!

Every year at the Competition & Sale we raise money for STARS. With all your help, over the past 3 years we have raised over $18,000! STARS is such a unique and homegrown organization, not to mention life-saving!, we are so proud to be supporting them.

This year STARS is sending out a

BIG THANKYOU

to all of us (yes, that means you too!)

by having a

STARS HELICOPTER LANDING ONSITE!

How cool is that?!?!?!?!

Saturday between 8:30 and 9:30am the helicopter will be here.

Just seeing the helicopter land is going to be something! But the pilots also organize to be able to give people a tour as well!

If you would like to help us raise some money for STARS, we'll have a few options for you this weekend......

......You can make a cash donation. See Tracy or Frank in the Silent Auction tent. (tax receipts are available)
......Donate something to the Silent Auction for STARS. Tracy accepts items right up until opening Friday morning. (For a tax receipt, bring an invoice with the value of your item.)
.....Check out the Silent Auction and buy something!

.... For $15 you can have your picture taken with Mantracker himself and have the picture personally autographed. We have the technology! Proceeds of this will go to STARS. Mantracker will be at his booth from 10am-12pm and 1:30-3:30pm on Saturday for signings.
......Jim Otto is also graciously donating another firearm for auction before the Sale Horses on Sunday. So gun enthusiasts be ready!

SO, EVERYONE COME ON OUT!

We want to thank you for helping us every year!

Very cool all way round!

Brenda

p.s. See you in 3 DAYS!!!!!

Sale is so close...hope your all packing!

2011-09-19T15:56:00.000-07:00

Well folks everything is coming together. Brenda and Guy are on there way to Kingman, the paperwork is done, order of go is done for the consigned horses, and I have been working hard since we got out of the mountains getting the grounds ready! Busy busy around her but so worth it once Friday hits. The gates open Thrusday at 6 for the general public so grab your camper and your boots and come on out! To view more up to date stuff that is going on, visit the Wild Deuce facebook page.

Another tidbit, Wild Deuce's 2012 CALENDAR is out and ready for booking. Not even on the website yet, that is how new it is. If your wanting a copy before sale day email outfitting@wilddeuce.com

See you on the weekend!

Stuff for kids....!

2011-09-18T09:46:00.000-07:00

Morning Ladies and Gents! Sorry about missing a few days, it's been kind of hectic around here!

I want to make sure you know about a new feature of the Competition weekend that we started last year.....

....It's called KIDS KORNER, a special demo area just for kids. It's all HANDS-ON and INTERACTIVE.

(This is Shawnee Williams competing on her horse in the Youth Competition. Not part of the Kids Korner, but there is a Youth Competition on Friday. And it's a nice picture anyways! Hi Shawnee!)

HITCHMASTERS is providing a unique opportunity to spend some time with them and their heavy horses. Kids can go behind the scenes with Neil and his team to learn first-hand what it's like to work with such big animals.

People had so much fun with it last year, Hitchmasters is once again letting people sign up to go for a ride with Neil and horse and cart. Pretty neat experience!

Ken McKinney will be back to "show kids the ropes!" Ken is a fantastic roper and teacher. Come learn the tricks of the trade!

Dogspaw of Edmonton is back with their own brand of fun! Most of their dogs aren't this big, but I guess they're still cute anyways. Drop by on Saturday for Dog Agility. Let them show you how it's done!

And how the heck do you tie those packs on anyways?!?!? There's so much to learn in the world of knots. We have Bob Silverthorne returning to help you out.

Check out "KIDS KORNER" on the website under "Competition & Sale." For a listing of times, download the "Schedule of Events."

p.s. Yes, it's all free!

p.p.s. 5 DAYS.....!

Brenda

More people in the Tradeshow...

2011-09-14T08:28:00.000-07:00

I have a couple more people in the TRADESHOW to let you know about!

The Hitching Pohl is located just north of Ponoka. They do a little bit of everything and are good people to have in your contacts. They custom make harness and tack, wash and repair horse blankets and almost anything else that you've managed to break! Check them out on their website at www.thehitchingpohl.com or find them on facebook.

Also joining us is Laurel's Tack Sales. It is a mobile tack store catering to many different aspects of the horse industry. Laurel sells new, used and consignment goods. She is located in Vimy, AB, and if you're like me, I confess I pulled it up on google maps to see where it is! Vimy is in the Westlock Country northwest of Edmonton. You can see Laurel's Tack Sales on facebook.

10 Days and Counting!!!

Brenda

Demos!

2011-09-12T16:09:00.000-07:00

We have a nice line-up of Demos for you this year.

Guy Murdock is back with his informative insights into hoof care and movement. He is a wealth of knowledge and a great teacher too! 2011's topic will cover Laminitis (founder), something we've all dealt with. Guy will show you the anatomy of the foot with founder and lead discussion through Q&A.

New into the ring is Rebekah Rasmussen of HORSE HEALTH. Using gait analysis and physical evaluation, Rebekah treats horses through massage, stretching and chiropractics. We are very excited to have Rebekah with us!

We are always thrilled to have HITCHMASTERS with us and they will be joining us again for 2011. The shear power, beauty and control that Neil and his team exhibit with their horses is an inspiration to many and brings tears to my ears every year. If you haven't seen the Hitchmaster Team perform, it is a must!

Neil will also be in the demo ring with a Q&A period about heavy horses, driving, harness fitting and anything else you can think to ask him. Did you know that Neil holds several records with his heavy horse teams....? You should ask him about that! hint, hint... :)

Bob Silverthorne is back with his PACKING DEMO. He is a man that has pretty much been there, done that, and seen everything in between. He can show you things that you never even thought to ask about!

He has been on some cool trips this summer too. Maybe he'll share some stories!

Brenda

Check out the participants in the Tradeshow!

2011-09-08T16:04:00.000-07:00

The Backcountry Tradeshow has some old and some new participants this year. I think you'll like what you see...!

Yes, this is supposed to be a picture of the Tradeshow, well the tent anyways. Apparently we didn't get many pics of it last year...

SUMMIT OUTFITTERS SUPPLIES and FOSTERS COVERED WAGONS are both long time supporters of the Working Mountain Horse Competition, being sponsors as well as in the Tradeshow.

Lorne Ertman of Summit Outfitter Supplies will be there to satisfy your backcountry rigging needs, from boxes to pack saddles and more.

Foster Covered Wagons are onsite the entire weekend with their fantastic line of trailers to suit everyone. They are once again offering a SPECIAL SHOW DISCOUNT of 10% off the sale of a trailer to those who make contact with them during the weekend to buy a trailer. Thanks Fosters!

New to our show this year.... we are very pleased to have WESTERN SPECIALTIES and B&T WESTERN WEAR joining us.

Maureen McHugh is coming from DeWinton, AB to share her shop of custom-made gear including saddles, bits and spurs. Perfect for presents or to self-indulge a little of the good life, we'll all be able to class up our outfits with some of her merchandise!

I don't have any pictures for you at the moment, but don't be overlooking B&T Western Wear. Terri and Bonnie hale from Daysland with their store of unique Western gifts, clothing and specialties. You'll find something for everyone in their store!

And last but not least... we'll have MANTRACKER in the house! He will have a spot in our Tradeshow to sell merchandise, proceeds of which will go to STARS. AS WELL.... Don't miss your chance to buy and autographed picture from Mantracker, OR have a photo taken with him, printed out and signed with something personal live, by the man himself. What a fun opportunity!

Take some time to go to our website. Click on the link of each company on the Tradeshow to find out more about what they have to offer.

15 DAYS AND COUNTING!

Brenda

Come Check out the Horses!

2011-09-06T10:33:00.000-07:00

Josh phoned looking for a horse that he can trail ride with and do arena work. SO... he came out the other day to try out some horses before the sale. He rode Axel most of the day and had a fantastic ride. He goes through anything!

Just a reminder to everyone wondering about the horses. Don't hesitate to phone us or any of the consignors to find out more, or to arrange to meet the horses before the sale. We want great matches!

Wild Deuce

Clay Braithwaite

Richard & Brenda Miller

Dawn, Pamela and Cynda Didier (otherwise known as the Didier Girls!)

Johnie & Jessie Gillis of Gillis Quarter Horses

Craig & Camille Reesor of 2C Ranch

It helps in your search for "the perfect" horse for you, to get to know the consignors. Each one comes from a different background and that's what we like. But each one also puts the same great foundation on their horses. Ask lots of questions and they'll be glad to help!

Brenda

What the....????!!!!!

2011-09-03T22:31:00.000-07:00

What the heck was that cold weather all about?! I can see white stuff on the peaks. ....but we're not going to talk about that!
On a much warmer note, the 7th Annual Working Mountain Horse Competition is coming together and we have some exciting things happening this year! Namely, a new event for the Open Competitors, the STARS helicopter landing, and the man of MANTRACKER fame! More on these things to come....

Here's some pictures of the great events that happen over the weekend, just to get you warmed up...!

Wagon rides...

Demos....

Hitchmasters....

Friday nite Consignors Challenge....

Fundraiser for STARS....

Backcountry Tradeshow....

Consignor Competition....

Adult and Youth Open Competition....

The weekend is jam-packed with things to see and do. We want to see everyone around the campfires at night! It is like a big reunion of mountain people now.... We'll see you'all soon!

Brenda

Learning how...

2011-08-31T17:13:00.000-07:00

Yay!!!! I'm back!!! My internet connection is so horrible that putting anything on the internet is painful. ... but I've upgraded so here it goes...!

Last week I had some people out from Toronto that wanted riding lessons, from ground zero!

I pulled Magik and Slim out for the job.

After going through it, here they are trying to remember how to put the saddle on.

Jeff and Ace did great riding! Ace has only ridden once in his life at a Youth Camp, and Jeff rode once when he was 6.

Magik let me know that this was definately the best part of the evening....treat time!

Brenda

Having fun out west..

2011-08-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

Our w2 branding irons have been busy this summer.

Chuck skidding in logs with Arvid and Decker.

Sprucing up Lone Horse sure is fun!

Leroy our stud is out and in the dude line this summer and everyone can't believe he is a stud. smile

Brian McRann on our High Mountain Clinic

Clinic folks galloping down Harrison flats!

Kara on Boone

Going to clear trail but Chuck forgot to fill the saw up before we packed it on Leroy!

Kara on Jessie helping us lead some horses back.

Taylor our wrangler in training with a string of her own.

We ran into a helicopter at 40 mile cabin and it was a great chance to get the horses use to it BECAUSE the STARS helicopter is coming to our Competition and Sale! I am riding Nix leading the string while Connie and Jennifer our Saddle Sore guests are riding King and Boone.

On our Saddle Sore Bogdan rode Jessie my mare who is in foal with Leroy.

The view from the top, the weather has been amazing.

The cook had a great treat for us when we got down from the top!!

The summer is going so good, the weather, the people & the horses are great! One more trip then we pack up camp and move north for the Competition weekend, hope you all have it on your calendars as we can't wait to see everyone again! giddy up...

Brenda and Scott ride PowderFace

2011-08-25T18:22:00.000-07:00

With no end in sight to the hot days and great weather, Brenda and Scott headed up the Elbow Valley with 5 horses and spent the day climbing to an altitude that was a bit cooler!
And cooler it was...and windy! We were both holding our hats at the top. Brenda was riding Magik, while ponying Tiny and Bill the mule! Bill is super cool.

Scott was riding Ty and ponying Spud. All the horses had a great day too!

Back to the hills...

2011-07-20T16:56:00.000-07:00

We headed back to Kingman for a super quick trip and a long drive in one day!

I was so excited to see Leroy our stud and his ladies. He looks so dog gone good...yummy!

The mares he is with are Barbie the palamino (I leased this mare from our good friends Deb & Randal below and she is also the mother of Sugar whom we own that is in the sale.) Jessie is the sorrel with the big blaze and blond hair and the other sorrel is Gracie. We grabbed Gracie and Barbie and took Barbie home with Gracie heading to the hills with us for the rest of the summer.

The smells of the fields smelled so good!

Had a nice visit when we dropped off Barbie with the Penmans!

Enjoying the heat wave...along with crossing the CLEARWATER!

2011-07-20T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone...been awhile since I have been to town! We have been busy finally packing gear into our high camp "Lone horse". We can cross on horses thus far and haven't been able to take the wagon yet. But knock on wood we can get it in tomorrow! Last week we hauled in two loads doing 80 miles in 4 days....a nap was in order the next day. All the horses have now been packed and doing good. It was so nice to finally get to our heaven on earth up river and we were among the first ones up river. No wagons have gone yet...

Here is a pic of Chuck crossing the clearwater for the 1st time this year...yeah! It was hard to leave but we have to get all the camp in. smile

I rode Ringo in and this is his 4th ride...he is doing so good and I am extremely impressed with his common sense. We came around a corner and there was grizzley standing up, I starting singing and he slowly got down, shook the rain off and slowly walked to the side. I passed with my string, then Chuck passed with his and he started to come back to Chuck....we looked back for about 2 miles! Then just before our camp ran into another grizz but he did like most and darted away. Ringo never batted an eye....HOLY CRAP!

Here is Ringo the MAN!

Here I am on Ringo with my string, Macy, Nix and Kita.

Sugar was on the end with the saw that we didn't need....TRAIL WAS CLEAR! YEE HAW!!!

Chuck and his string crossing the timber creek...

Heading towards 40 mile cabin on the old pack trail.

Morning coffee with the ponies...G & Boone.

Chuck on King crossing the timber creek.

Nix.

Rusty packed instead of hauling up the wagon, I like packing big horses!!! smile

ahh....getting into high camp and enjoying the peace of the mountains and the crackle of the fire. Can't wait till we are all moved in!

Drying the boots...

The stunning valley of 40 mile meadow.

Getting water on King.

We got off the trail full of dust and a night in the bedroll and grabbed the tubes and hit the water! When we got back some of the horses were a bit spooked so we did some more training till they were happy with them!

This is Chevyo a training horse.

What else do you do on +30 days!!!!

1st ride!

Till next time...

Swimming...yee haw!

2011-07-10T18:28:00.001-07:00

On the hot days we took to the water with the ponies...

Here is Macy.. but I quickly pulled the saddle.

I took the string in, Shanice is on Kane, I am on Rusty leading Ringo, Nix, Boone and Decker. Taylor is on G. I think the horses enjoyed the cool water too.

Jumping back on Kita after my plunged....first dive is the coldest.

The girls jumping off their horses.

I joined in and dove off of Rusty's bum.

Shanice grabbed Decker.

We found a deeper hole!

The Wild Buckskin mare finally foals. (Terri grabs her rope...smile)

2011-07-10T17:41:00.000-07:00

Rusty and Decker getting a drink..

Nix my now gelding, he was my stud prospect but our main stud Leroy has set a really high bar. Nix will be a good gelding!

Out for a ride in the sun, we are all sporting nice burns! I am guiding on Macy who is doing really well.

The wild horses we have been watching for 5 weeks have been a lot of fun. This mare and her small herd of one stud, another palamino and one yearling finally foaled! We don't know if she would let us get close but she seems much happier with her filly on the ground.

All the wild horses are feeling their oats these days with most of the mares coming into heat. There are been nightly fights with the studs and lot's of noise. They are coming closer to our camp now as we too have in heat mares...

hmmm...free stud fee? jk

Shanice on Nix.

Ranger...(he sells this fall)

Sugar (who will be in our sale this fall)

Ringo (who will also be in our sale this fall)

Chuck riding Stumpy one of our training horses with Ranger as his wheel horse.

Laurie Lee and her friends joined us for a day ride. The weather was awesome, we stopped for a lunch around the fire and was a great day!

Wednesday's Wine for June...smile!

2011-07-10T17:15:00.000-07:00

Kayla brought me out a nice red wine and we enjoyed it around the fire with a nice elk steak. It was really yummy so go out and try this one. I would say it is best sipped in the mountains...right Kayla?

Happy CANADA Day everyone...

2011-07-10T14:08:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed a great few days with friends on Canada day long weekend....we hope you enjoyed the day too!

Draggin in firewood with Decker....Kayla helping out.

Kayla on king.

Enjoyed the great ride!

The horses in the picture are King, Kane, Boone, G and Kita.

Morning breakie made by the boys...thanks Foss.

Always time to dance to good music!

Dogs enjoy pancake mix too...

Heading out with our flag for the day!!

Kayla and Paul on King and Boone.

Heading back to camp...

Kita and I!

Kayla with her famous backwards riding on King!

Macy

Kita & Shanice.

Ringo...

Stepping back with the bear, the cake and the river!!!

2011-07-10T11:36:00.000-07:00

Top of corkscrew gave us a great view of the clearwater at it's highest...

Shanice on her birthday we suprised her with a cake, it was nice on a cold rainy day er dayss.

Woke up to the dogs barking....a big ole griz was having a drink in our watering hole. He drank, had a look and left. He had a big white strip on his side...wished I had a better zoom!

Been riding everyday, the string is getting so good!

Up we go...I am riding Boone with both our own horses and training horses in tow.

Sun is setting time to head back to camp. Note all the water...sun can come out now!

The view from the lawn chair...

Rusty relaxing in his harness.

Taylor dressed all the dogs up...this is Blue, we sure had a good laugh over it. It was border collie tv!!!

Taking the horses for a dip after a long ride.

Riding Ranger!

Sugar looking so fine...

Cowboy bath time in our nice "cold" tub!

The other bear watching us swim.

Sharing...

Once the sun came out the best thing to do was swim!

With all the mud, rolling up the pants was in order! When living in small places...smile.

Decker

All of us enjoying a new meadow!!

Shanice on Kane enjoying all the water from the rain!

Found a some new wild horses...all studs and the one is yummy!!!

Chuck on Decker jingling him in...

When Kita first seen these two rocks in the middle of the trail, she thought "RUN, EVERYONE THEY HAVE TEETH!!!!!!!!". As you can see she worked through her fear and figured out they were just rocks....smile.

Taylor getting on Rusty to go put all the blankets on the ponies...

Till next time folks...Terri!!

Happy Father's Day!!!

2011-06-19T13:34:00.000-07:00

Hooked up with some friends for a nice father's day! To all the dads out there...have a great day!

Rose creek at Em-te town was over flowing, some of the campsites were umm, under water.

Farm kids know how to have fun with the big puddles...we were proud parents!!

Warm showers were in order after the puddle jumping! Back to the hills...

The Clearwater River is umm....HIGH!

2011-06-18T14:17:00.000-07:00

The clearwater currently...ack! The tree's from only a few days ago are now gone and it is HIGH. Keeping us at bay for sure...compare this picture with the same view of it only 2 days ago down below!

This water is new as in the am it was just grass...now it is a little watering hole. We rode through it yesterday and only 2 days ago it was grass yesterday it was above the horses shoulders! yee haw...look out down river!

We headed out for a nice long ride to check out the river and burnt timber creek. Decker and Rusty are the team.

King we tied behind the wagon..he did good!

Decker & Rusty

The mountains seen a ton of snow, glad we are on this side of the mountain.

Boone's ears as we head on towards the clearwater.

Shanice with her string and mine for a pic. Ringo is my new wheel horse he is on her right hand side (the sorrel with blaze)..so close to getting on him.

Okay...let me explain the mighty women pose! All day everyone was bugging me about my plastic hat cover....they thought I looked like a retard. smile

Watering Boone after the days ride.

Waiting on the wild buckskin and palamino to foal...hope we are still around.

The view from corkscrew mountain...

so long for now...

When the sun shines......!

2011-06-16T18:31:00.000-07:00

First chance we got one sunny day, we headed out west of Bragg Creek to make some miles! I'm riding Axel, leading Magik who's packed and followed by Tucker.

We found lots of good obstacles. The horses all did awesome! I think I had the perfect string! :)

Magik

Enjoying the view.

Guy's riding his horse Indy and leading Tiny, followed by Tinder who is packed.

We did some bushwhacking...

Tiny and Tinder taking a break.

Tucker

The mosquitos weren't quite out yet when we took this trip. What a luxury! I will never take that for granted again...!!!!! :)

Enjoy everyone!

Brenda

Enjoying the moments with the wild horses & stuff!

2011-06-16T16:13:00.000-07:00

Hi from the hills....we are still waiting on the clearwater but having fun just the same!

We are getting "friendly" with the wildies!

Here is a nice 3 year old stud who is getting pretty interested in us.

Chuck and I found a great over grown trail that went right to the top! We are busy training the strings and they are doing so good.

Nearing the top!

Shanice riding Kane with Taylor leading Sugar.

Riding Kita into her first creek crossing.

Camp games...how many horses can you feed on the high line while riding??? Chuck won that night!!!

The girls on Kane.

Riding King and Kita bareback at the end of the day.

The Wild horses on a cold rainy day...

The clearwater river....yep still high!

The wildies...see ya'll next time to town! Stay dry...

Spring Trainers...

2011-06-16T15:33:00.000-07:00

I'm trying something new this spring.... I'm training a couple of mammoth jack mules! I know....that's what I said..., "yeah, but they're smarter than me." lol! But it's going well and we're making progress. I'll keep you updated...

This is Ben. He's 6 and came with a month's work already.

This is Bill. He's 3 and just halter broke. He loves people and is really friendly! The pics are both of their first round pens.

Of course I had to add pictures of my helpers. I sure appreciate Ghost and Slim while working with such big Mules!

Brenda

Waiting on the clearwater river....

2011-06-12T00:27:00.000-07:00

My favorite "Wild" stud....man I would love to ride him. But Hey you don't take the wild out of the horse...right?

Enjoying some great card games and fire with the ponies...

Teeko is now sold to Cara...update soon..K!

Rusty gets his new shoes....oh our backs!!!

We hook up Rusty and Decker with our "new" canvas....smile

Shanice getting in the wagon and going for a great evening ride!

"Boy" our camp cat is so not into getting on the horses!!!

Oh look a "pot of gold"

The wild horses...we are waiting on our buckskin mare to foal. It is real life tv out here....

Hope all is well with everyone and yer enjoying your summer!!

Another season begins...camp life!

2011-06-07T17:09:00.000-07:00

Spring food run...

Macy during her round pen session. (She is in the sale this fall)

Wagon is all packed and ready to head up river...one problem the Clearwater is too HIGH! We are waiting till they go down then we can head up river to our High Camp for the summer!

Boone loose in camp...loving it!

Arvid hanging out...

Riding Macy, great athletic fun mare!

Nix after a great night ride!

Woke up to Spur the puppy with a kettle stuck on his head!

Hansome and Spur playing on the snow. Yep snow and ice! Good news, don't have to buy ice.

Shanice enjoying time reading!

Our view...

There are a ton of wild horses around us, here are two young studs about to fight.

Checking out the map with a trip we hope to make this summer...wink wink! Will let you know if it happens.

Taylor on Rusty...Loooong reach for the reins.

Oh boy...

Macy

King...

Chuck practicing ranch roping off of Rusty! Now he should try on some of those Wild Horses...jk.

Shanice riding Rusty watering the ponies...

Chat to you next time to town...hope all is well in yer neck of the woods!

Heading west for the summer!

2011-05-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

We are loaded up and ready to roll! Our new horse Macy saddled. Taylor waiting on Teeko.

Shanice getting things loaded.

Wagon is up first.

Teeko eating while we were busy..see you soon!

Two new horses for the sale this fall...color color and more color!

2011-05-28T22:35:00.000-07:00

Meet the new family members to Wild Deuce we have Macy the grey mare who is 8 years old, 15'1hh, grade AHQA pretty pretty mare and we have Sugar who is 4 years old and well started who is a nicely marked grade black and white paint! The buyers this year are sure in for a treat and we haven't even shown you the consignor horses yet...I updated the northernhorse.com sale catalogue today and keep checking back for the updates. If your a buyer for this fall....your going to love the selection. I have seen most of the consignor horses and WOW! We have also added Teeko to the sale and will use her all summer it will be her 2nd season!

Ringo another SALE HORSE round penned!

2011-05-28T06:21:00.001-07:00

Ringo is a another 4 year old Pepinic Master bred colt who also didn't mind the back cinch...note where it is! Yep Wild Deuce style....he had an amazing round pen session and I can't wait to get on him for sure! He will have a great future...

Meet Kita...our new AQHA kind mare with color to boot!

2011-05-27T23:40:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to introduce KITA (APHA #280371188 Rip Off the Old Block) we bought her just after our trip to Reno. She comes to us nicely started. She is 4 years old with a great build and conformation. As with all horses we took her to the round pen...

We put the pack saddle on and with all our horses we put the back cinch into the bucking area to de-sensitize. She never bucked and did really good in the round pen.

Then I thought I should get on...smile!

She is athletic, smooth and moved out really nice.

Kita will be one to watch at the sale for sure...stay tuned for her updates!

Had to throw in a pic of Studly (Leroy) with his mares...can't wait for next spring for the babies!

Another pic of the stud and his mares before we kicked them out on pasture!

Our May Clinics....were amazing!

2011-05-27T22:08:00.000-07:00

The rain and the bugs started off our clinic so we headed to Slide Stop for the 1st-2Day Clinic and it was enjoyable inside. smile. But we headed back to the farm for the 3 Day Clinic and the last day was the only day that was cold and windy. BUT...was great to put everything into practice. We didn't take many pictures because it was intense and it was about the horses and the people. wink to everyone that was at the clinic.

Shanice popped over on Teeko (who is in the sale this fall, she will have 2 years under her belt and will be a guide horse!)

Great work ladies...trust and respect is a great thing!

Enjoying the sun!

Comunication is also a good thing!

Eric joined me on Wednesday with WRANGLER! Was so good to see how happy he is with Eric and the match they have. I gave Eric a private clinic to show him all the buttons Wrangler has...enjoy your summer Eric and see you this fall when you compete on him at our OPEN COMPETITION! smile

The best wine tasting ever...and my last one for the summer!

2011-05-27T17:52:00.000-07:00

While in California we drove through Napa Valley & enjoyed some great wine from a few vineyards. I recommend it...smile! Thanks Susan for letting me know about it! On the left is the Golden Gate Bridge we went over on our way. Below is the 1st place we stopped out...WOW!

mmm

Enjoy your wine this summer everyone and think of me on Wednesday's! The ladies joining us for this summer for our Wine tasting are in for a treat!

Reno here we come!

2011-05-26T13:17:00.000-07:00

Chuck and I headed to Reno via San Francisco for the ultimate ranch roping by Martin Black for the Californio's...
While in Reno...we gambled our $10.00 each and were done!

The night sky from our hotel room was very nice!

It was an amazing home town feel show and we want to go back next year!

Handy, handy cowboys...or shall I call them buckaroo's!

This was a great event, green ranch horse's brought into the arena. Each cowboy was given 16 min to saddle, get on, get use to and then rope a yearling all gentle. Was some good horsemanship.

Buck Brannaman waiting for his colt.

Bull roping was the next fun event! Real working cowboys work some not so happy bulls....

Watching broke horses and working cowboys was real cool!

Our view from the room..

Yep...seen the sign on the way in and had to stop on our way out!

Notice the snow in the hills!

Then we drove through it...there was more snow there then at home but once we hit the coast it was nice!

On the way home on West jet...

Leaving California...

In the air..

Coming into Alberta and almost home!

Ben goes to a new home

2011-05-16T21:20:00.000-07:00

Ben heads off to northern B.C. with Mike and Little Dease Ventures. They are a hunting & guiding outfit by Dease Lake, B.C and guide Stone Sheep, Moose, Mountain Caribou, Mountain Goat, Grizzly & Black Bear, and Wolf hunts. Ben will be a guide horse for them.

You can check out Dease Adventures at http://www.littledeaseventures.com/ or email at mandc@littledeaseventures.com .

Thank you Mike and Carol Danielson and may your sights be true for your 2011 Hunt Season!

Brenda

Branding Season!

2011-05-16T11:30:00.000-07:00

Guy and I went out east this past week and weekend for a branding. Thursday we gathered and doctered. Despite no trees, the landscape is beautiful...

Magik and the dogs during lunch break.

Guy and Dusty treating a calf. All had very protective mothers!

Saturday was the actual branding. There was quite a crew there to help!

We branded 850 head. It was a long, windy, dirty day!

I was ground crew for the branding so Magik had to sit this part out.

Did I mention it was a windy, dirty day?!?!?!?

Brenda

I change views...

2011-05-03T23:20:00.001-07:00

I left the cabin today and the sound of the river & head north. But tonight I go to bed to the frog's singing and Bren and mine hometown!

On our way we needed to get some fuel...smile

Gracie was up!

Teeko was next...

Then she smelled the gas and put up a lip!!

(Teeko)

Loading them back up....can you guess where we are?

Moving the horses across the river to new pasture...

2011-05-03T22:56:00.000-07:00

Spring is officially here....the pussy willow's are here and the days are long!

With spring here Teeko was rode bareback for a good gallop and the jeep was taking out for a little 4x4!!!

We moved all the ponies to new pasture and with spring fever everywhere....a good gallop was in order!

Chuck joins them on G was too fun!

The horses from left to right are Kane-Farmer-Chuck on G-Arvid-Rusty-Scout-Blaze-Decker-Mr. Moon-Mike and King. Shanice is taking the pics on Teeko...

More fun pics of them galloping around being kids!

The wranglers....Chuck on G and Shanice on Teeko. All the horses had their feet and worming DONE! I couldn't feel my back but another job done!

Meeting Stacey Westfall....

2011-04-30T22:29:00.001-07:00

We headed to the Mane Event to day to work at the ACVA booth as we are members and it turned into an adventure. We ran into Stacey Westfall (if you don't know who she is...google her!) I enjoyed some great conversations with her and she really wants to come out on a ladies retreat! She is also a mom so we talked being mom's and horse trainers...was cool. Later on she came over and asked me "if she could interview me?" Well after I got up off the floor I said..."sure". She has a I pod something er rather and asked me a bunch of questions on the business etc. Was too cool and I also picked something up from her for the silent auction for our sale this fall....I think she should come out for that one day....ahhh. Hope you all take in a day er two of the Mane event...was a good show. But ummm...holy smackers were there people!

Meet our new horse RANGER....he is a looker!

2011-04-27T21:47:00.000-07:00

Meet Ranger AQHA-AZURE MISTY FROST a nice, well put together all black gelding! He is 5 years old and has some great bloodlines to boot. He is around that 15hh range and came to us well started now he needs some Wild Deuce time and the mountains. We bought him march 15 and gave him time to just settle in. His eye is very kind and that is why I picked him, with his bloodlines should make a great athletic horse as well...EXCITED! He is going to our sale in the fall...watch for updates on Ranger in the days to come. He is going to Kingman with me for May....

Gear is cleaned & we are packed ONLY 29 DAYS TILL WE HIT THE HILLS!!!!

2011-04-27T21:13:00.000-07:00

Shanice cleaned gear all day while I packed...long day but it was awesome! Summer is almost here only 29 DAYS TILL WE ARE BACK IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The view from my front porch...

Happy Easter...

2011-04-23T21:38:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter everyone....hope you ate lots of candy and turkey with friends or family!!!

My family was out camping for the weekend...what a great sunny time!

Boone hanging out with our morning coffee freshly brewed on the Coleman on the end gate...that just put a grin on my face!

Boone..

Brianna and King...

Brian having fun with Rusty!

Trail riding with the crew...Rusty, Decker, Boone, King and G in the front. I am on Teeko!

Rusty, Teeko, G, Decker and King with the family!

Horse switch...

The hillybilly team breaking continues with the family...we had Decker and Rusty hooked to the white truck. The wagon was hooked to the white truck. Ken...Chuck knew you would be proud!

All the nieces grooming up the horses before we ride!

Horses are good for girls!

Connie on Decker, Brianna on King and Brian on Rusty!

Brianna on King!

Crossing the ice/water creek...Connie on Decker after we drove him.

Brian and Rusty.

King decided that he wanted a bath in the deepest spot...

Taking the kids for rides, here is Decker.

Taylor and Grace on G.

I rode Boone..I know surprise surprise. smile

Decker....

The wagon will be hooked up tomorrow! knock on wood...

Boone...

Auntie Connie with the nieces...on Decker, future wranglers in the making!

Rusty...

Brian on Rusty and Chuck on King!

Thumbs up...

Decker...

Night ride...King, Rusty, Decker and Teeko!

Hope you also enjoyed the weekend...

Decker hooked up for the first time...& stuff!

2011-04-22T22:10:00.000-07:00

Decker had never been hooked so today was his day. We plan on hooking him and Rusty all summer for our team! He did so well, we have big smiles after today!!

Rusty the seasoned horse teaches Decker the ropes...

We first hook them to the truck so we can control a run away with brakes and in turn have some good ole tunes to listen to....

After we drove we went over to our horses out on pasture to have a look. Chuck had to jump on his favorite after a long winter. Scout never missed a beat in the make shift halter...good horse!

Then he jumped on Leroy...again GOOD stallion. I have two babies planned for him to make this year!

Shanice on King, me on Boone and Taylor on G...we were the oat's/worming crew!

Boone has now been doubled on...and um NO WORRIES!

FORGOT to mention Wild Deuce made the 2nd page of the Edmonton Sun the day after Farm & Ranch Show....Here is Shanice & Rusty! Yeah..

It had been a long time since we rode at night so Shanice and I headed out on the favorites....Rusty and Boone. The only thing missing was the MOON! Notice behind me is my 2nd home and it is currently getting packed to head North to teach clinics! See you all very soon...

Brenda and I want to wish everyone a FABULOUS Easter weekend and enjoy this much missed SUN!

Only 35 Days till we are sitting around a fire in the mountains....but who is counting!

Tri is now sold...only one pup left!

2011-04-22T22:01:00.000-07:00

Guess what town Decker is being ridden in?

2011-04-15T21:15:00.001-07:00

Wrangler has gone to his new home...

2011-04-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

Eric is the proud new owner of my special Wrangler! Thank you for the updates and glad to hear everything is going so well.

First annual DC Rodeo...

2011-04-11T15:53:00.000-07:00

It was a great weekend of riding with friends, everyone rode my horses and the games were a hoot! But..."what goes on at the DC Rodeo, stays at the rodeo so...". We started with breakfast...bush style!

Westin on Mr.Moon.

Blaine on Boone.

Note the skates in the tree...thank goodness for Westin the young buck!

Teeko checking out the next game...

Westin on Mr. Moon.

We found out not all horses like balloons.

Dragon....hee hee!

Blaine & Boone

Next game...Teeko and Kayla assist!

Shanice & Rusty along with Westin and Mr.Moon.

Next game...here!

Sierra out and about as she is now a year old!

Teeko and Kayla!

Scott riding our new horse King...another game.

Blaine on G, the jockey look is fabulous! Taylor on Boone.

Gracie and I have a go...

King took good care of broken Scott & his cast! Kayla was up next riding King.

The crew...

Westin switches to Rusty...to go cow hunting!

Harvey hauled his horses over for a ride on Sunday!

Shanice rides Teeko.

I grabbed Levi and went for a nice gallop!

Shanice and Teeko. Spring is here as the creeks are a moving.

Can't wait for another one of these weekends! Hope you all had fun...with the SUN!

Farm & Ranch Show...Wild Deuce style!

2011-04-07T13:38:00.000-07:00

We headed to the Farm & Ranch show last weekend...yee haw! First we had to bath all of our horses because they were a bit dirty..smile. Here is Shanice bathing Rusty!

Wrangler looks so impressed eh? Boone and Decker along with Levi were also up for smelling good. I do know they enjoyed the warm water instead of the river temp!

Our first packing demo...was a bit rusty but good over all!

Later that night we needed to get the horses out...so out we went! We took all the horses, Boone, Decker, Rusty, Wrangler and Levi.

Brenda needed popcorn so off we went...

Brenda found her popcorn!

The gas station was so good to us and Boone gave someone some much needed moments...

Decker didn't need to be tied he took to town like it was normal..

Brenda on Decker, happy to have her popcorn. Photo opt on Wayne Gretzky Drive! Yee haw

Waiting for the light....smile

Going on the stage....horses did the stairs very well. Shanice wanted a pic by the bucking horses!

We rode to the night club Diesel and the security were so nice!

Shanice ready for the next day!

After another packing demo we took in a dressage demo...AMAZING!

College Rodeo was really good...oh to be young again and bounce like that!!!

Every morning Shanice and I rode the horses to get them out. Here is Shanice on Rusty having fun.

Boone and I are in the box ready to roll...

Boone becoming one with the bucking chute!

Decker and Levi enjoying the show...

Our booth and our last packing demo!

Taylor taking Boone for a spin and some folks learning what we just taught them...PACK EM UP!

Boone enjoying his stall and his view. Our pass!

My coffee pot....it was AMAZING! I know I need to get out more. Boone waiting...

Time to leave Edmonton and we enjoyed a great 5 days!

Boone for one last pic...good to see everyone!

Scott's horse is famous!

2011-03-28T15:20:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Scott Phillips for having his picture of his own colt on the front of the Alberta Bits magazine as well as an article about STARS and back country emergencies on page 14.

Scott included some words and a picture of our fundraising for STARS at the 2010 Working Mountain Horse Competition & Select Sale. Thanks again for everyone who made it possible to raise over $12,000!

This year (2011) we are scheduled in for a visit from the STARS Helicopter......and no, not for an emergency! We're all looking forward to seeing the helicopter and crew!

Brenda

Fun weekend...good friends and great riding!

2011-03-27T22:59:00.000-07:00

Will this weather ever give up and when will the sun come out? Sooo, we headed to a local barn this weekend to ride with Shelley. Scott came up for the weekend as well. Here is Shelley on her mare doing some spins... Scott riding King our new family member!

Chuck working on Rusty's frame.

I also enjoyed a ride on King working the wall. He is a nice gelding and excited to work with him.

Shelley and I for a pose in the WARM barn...was nice after this winter.

Riding King with just my neck rope.

We finished the evening riding around with no head gear was a great finish to the day.

Boone is one tired boy..

King & Rusty..

Next night we headed out, Scott is riding Teeko.

Mr. Moon is back in riding style. This was his first ride since July and he did great! Man he can spin...he will be going to the Farm & Ranch Show and is for sale!

Shanice on Levi...after a great right we got dressed up and headed to town. (Little did we know the pub of choice was having a togo party..um we sort of stood out) Was a great weekend all around! Now bring on spring...have a great work week everyone!

Exciting News!

2011-03-27T16:46:00.000-07:00

We just got an exciting update! An old-new owner just emailed again (she is soooo good at keeping us up to date on how "they" are doing) to give us an update. Christine bought "Shadow", a thoroughbred gelding, years ago ( 2004 or 5?) from me for an English prospect. Well....they have prospered! Christine just sent these wonderful pictures...She has constantly been in the winners circle! The past couple years Christine and Shadow have...

won First-Level Championship and High-point in Dressage 2009

won Second-Level Reserve Dressage behind professional Angie Golley at the Gold Show in 2010

won Championship in Second-Level Dressage at the Harvest Show 2010

won ribbons in the hunter/jumper shows. (all of these are in the Edmonton area)

They also find time to go to the local gymkana and last year won High-Point Trophy in the Jack Benny group (?) (all you gymkana people might have to help me out here!....), as well as do some eventing.

This spring Christine and Shadow are working on their flying lead changes for the upcoming dressage shows.

Sorry for rambling on here.... but.... I am a proud grandparent! :) Anyone out there that has any updates for us, please let us know....! We love to hear how our former students/children are doing! And it also makes me excited for the upcoming English prospects that I have on the go... first and foremost... Cassablanca. Follow her progress on our website under "Our Horses."

Brenda

Let it snow, let it snow.....

2011-03-26T15:21:00.000-07:00

I have never seen such huge hoar frost! The freezing rain/snow is sure making things pretty. We won't talk about the roads though! Not bad...

My greeting company.....

Magik does some self-training! Good girl...!

Ben and Tiny are wondering why they are the ones that got stuck with the pack saddles?!?!?!

Spring has sprung in some ways... Magik and I are off to bring in a cow...

I love the calves!

Carlos finds himself with new penmates. Guy is riding him during calving so he's now on the "cattle" side.

The end of the day...

The protectors Gee and Mika overlooking the bank where the coyotes sneak up.

Brenda

We headed to the arena...spring are you coming soon??

2011-03-24T23:32:00.000-07:00

Boone, Decker and Rusty head for some indoor arena time. Boone was the shining star tonight...yee haw. He is collecting and giving off the leg like a dream we started turning on the haunches. Loving it!

Shanice cooling them down, Decker's turn!

Had a great ride with Shelley & Shanice! See you tomorrow...

NEW HORSE for Wild Deuce!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-03-21T22:40:00.000-07:00

Thank you to April for letting us buy her 8 year old, AQHA gelding who gave her the confidence to ride after 2 bad horses..King has an amazing mind and we are honored to own him. Can't wait to get him out riding and take him to the mountains!

Our good friend Susan visits to try out Gracie....

2011-03-21T22:20:00.001-07:00

Susan and her Dad Ian came out for the day and we had a blast....stay tuned to see if Susan and my Grace are a match!

Bella gets a new home...

2011-03-21T10:00:00.000-07:00

We are so excited that Bella is

going to such a nice family and is there first border collie! Keep us updated and have fun! We only have two males and one female for sale.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDA OUR ST.PADDIES BABY!!!!

2011-03-17T21:54:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BREN...man you look amazing for 29! hee hee....enjoy your day and don't drink green beer says Lillian!

Tuesday's Team Penning...in Alder Flats!

2011-03-15T11:49:00.000-07:00

We headed to ride in the arena in the am and team pen in the pm in Alder Flats!

Decker

Arena time on Boone, he is coming along nice. Giving, moving off the leg really nice.

Rusty was the star, picked up all his correct leads, cantered nice moving circles and seemed to enjoy the arena.

Heading into team penning..

Dawn Didier on her SALE HORSE FOR OUR WORKING MOUNTAIN HORSE SALE this September 23-25 2011. He is a fancy 4 year old papered AQHA buckskin named Moe. This was his first time penning and he did it like a champ! Did I mention he is a looker...they bought him from the breeder as a weanling so have raised him. She is coming up river to our high camp on Moe this summer, so I will see more!

Hanging on the Millers saddle...smile

Another Consigned horse for the sale! Brenda is riding her mare that is really good at penning and well broke. With drop dead looks to boot! The Millers also have a pony in the sale and will be joining us up river to set up our camp. It looks like most of our consignors will be joining us this summer on their sale horses! This is going to be one heck of a sale...can't wait! (we have some BIG news for the sale we just found out today...news to follow)

Look at this sale mare cut this calf...

Dawn on her Moe (in the sale)

The gelding of Millers I would love to own...Richard keeps his eye on him when I am around him. smile

Shanice's team (she is riding Decker). They were winning till their last run and some bad luck with the calves...

Shanice on Decker.

Dawn on Moe.

Brenda & Richard! ahhhhhhhh

14 teams tonight...

I rode Wrangler first and this was his first time, he did like Wrangler does everything well. He was out of shape so didn't work him to much, but he followed and moved them nice.

Waiting his turn...

Shanice texting...REALLY???? kids now a days eh! smile

Alder Flats cowboy boots...he said "the split in the boots is good in rivers out west as the water goes out quicker". I checked his other boot and it was a matched set!!!

After Wrangler had a few runs, I switched out and grabbed Rusty. The looks I got while riding my "plow pony" they called him was so fun when he went in and we penned our first set of cattle. He cut like a pro and I had a BLAST. He is now going to be my penning horse...plow horse my )(*^&)(*^&! smile

Getting them in on Rusty! yee haw

Rusty is so darn agile and quick the sky is the limit for this gelding. I mean he already, packs, drives and rides out so well. He is a mountain goat in the hills and kind to kids, now he is penning like a champ! Someone is going to be super lucky to buy this guy...this fall.

After penning Pam Didier jumped on with me on Rusty and we went to pull tags off the calves...was a hoot!

Time to head home..(Kane-Boone-Wrangler)

That was the best penning EVER, I had a ton
of fun and finally got some good visiting in...see you guys next week!