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May 26, 2013

San Cristobal Branding

May 18th, 2013

San Cristobal pasture branding. These stellar photos are courtesy by Lane DeWitt. Lane is a Contemporary Western Artist, so be sure to check out his work!

~ Thanks Lane, these photos are outstanding!!!

Out on the range...

Rick draggin'

Workin' cowboy's

Sterling gettin' 'er done...

The day's crew.

May 22nd, 2013

In between brandings we are on the ranch instructing sessions as always!

Marty's first time in the saddle - at least on our Jack!

Eric making sure stirrups at the right fit.

Lesson in how to use Mecate reins.

Getting a handle on using our natural aids.

A mini break while some of the VA participants observe.

Time for lunch...

First meal in the nearly completed bunkhouse!

Nice end to a great day!

May 24th, 2013

Back at San Cristobal for more branding, no camera today, but Oz was able to catch some shots after the working and when we moved the herd back out onto water ~ Thanks Oz!

Movin' the momma's and babies onto water.

Letting them settle.

Oz & Duke

Eric & Hollywood

Thanks to Grand & Connie, Trey & Sterlin for the invite ~

We always have a great time with y'all!

May 15, 2013

Curt Pate @ Indian Livestock Days

May 15th, 2013

NM State University Indian Livestock Days Horse Track Co-Hosted by Horses For Heroes -NM Inc.
Cowboyin' the easy way, with internationally famous stockman and horseman Curt Pate assisted by Cowboy Up! staff Rick Iannucci, Eric Yorty, Oz Mora and Alroy Billiman.

Intro to low stress cattle handling 101

moma wondering why Curt is petting her baby??

Curt Pate and Rick Iannucci in the pens~ Curt on the head and Rick on the heels

Curt Pate and Rick Iannucci laying one down

Rick Iannucci double hockin' another one while Curt Pate, Oz Moro and Eric Yorty do the doctorin"

Alroy Billiman, Rick Iannucci Curt Pate and Eric Yorty... job well done veterans!

Photo by: Darilyn Jackson

May 13, 2013

JX Ranch Branding

It's that time of year again!!!

May 11th, 2013 we headed out to JX Ranch in Quay county to help Tom & Mimi Sidwell do their Spring Work ~ thanks for offering our guys a great opportunity!

We arrived the night before and bunked in their awesome bunkhouse, which by the way can be rented! Please check out their bunkhouse rental at:

www.jxranchbunkhouse.com

The cattle gather started at 7 a.m.

Working gates is important work...

... when having to separate mommas from babies.

More sorting under the tutelage of Tom Sidwell.

Time to begin!

The guys got to brand...

... flank...

... and ear tag.

Love this action shot of Oz just diving in!

Mimi ropin' and dragin' ~ way to go cowgirl!

Oz tries his hand at branding ~ nice work!

A quick weigh-in and then Lunchtime!

After a full morning's work we had a home cooked meal prepared by Mimi using their tasty beef!

You can get some for yourself too by visiting their website and cliking on their "Our Beef" link:

www.jxranchbunkhouse.com

Outstanding!!!

Then the time came for graduation! Our guys and girls never know when it's coming...!

These guys have put in the time, energy, and positive attitude and are ready for the next level!

Their first job was to officially welcome Tom and Mimi as part of our family. Our hearts filled with gratitude that Tom and Mimi opened their home and ranch to us and our guys and shared their knowledge teaching these fine young men what ranching is all about.

Thank you!!!

Afterward, we worked off some calories with some roping...

... from a master!

A great day had by all!!!

May 8, 2013

Working ranch versitility day!

April 26th, 2013 ~

Backing into a box.

Traversing poles.

Poles, then cones.

Moving slicker.

Skid steer demonstration.

THUMB UP when dallying!!! Dallying is the method of winding the rope around saddle horn a term derived from the Spanish word dalevuelta meaning "give it a turn".