March 8th, 2013
Rick prepares Eric for his first ride in the saddle here at the ranch, along with Instructor Norm Becht.
Nice work!
March 12th, 2013
Bunk house interior ~ getting ready to seal floor.
March 13th, 2010
~ Thanks Jack!
Bridling...
Warm up...
First seated trot - looking good!
Above photos by Chris Chaisson ~ thanks Chris!
March 14th, 2013
Photo by Connie Mitchell
"Semper Fi Boys"
Oz, Sterling and Rick Executive Director of HFHNM, Inc. Cowboy Up!
March 15th, 2013
Oz and Duke working cattle on San Cristobal Ranch.
Photo by Rick
March 16th, 2013
Enjoying some camaraderie over lunch.
Cowboy Up! graduate Chris Chaisson and his service dog Doc with Calvin (Marine),
Rick (Marine & Army), and Eric (Army).
The visiting continued with Kristy LaFrance (Army) and Sterling Bucholz (Marine).
March 17th, 2013
Staple Cross gather
Rick riding point and slowin' them down and keepin' the pairs together.
March 20th, 2013
Morning training.
Learning proper rein aids.
Work still goes on at the bunkhouse ~ grooming for rock landscaping courtesy of Bob Kreger.
Warming up the horses for afternoon's session.
Nice balanced position Eric!
Cowboy Up! graduate and working cowboy Sterling Bucholz takes time from the ranch to help instruct.
Nothing like one-on-one training from a Marine turned cowboy!
Norm and Calvin observe from the sidelines while enjoying some time by the fire.
March 21st, 2013
Getting in all the details.
