We have been at it already. This is the third of six or seven brandings we'll do this spring. There are so many things going on at the brandings. The ropers seem to be the focus of the pictures, and often the ground crew gets over looked.
We have some that are steady ground crew. They keep things running smoothly and efficiently. But all the ropers take turns working on the ground as well. It is crucial to have that kind of team work.
It is a lot of hard physical work.
You certainly can't over look the ropers. There is no way we could get the job done without ropers dragging calves to the nord forks, or heading and heeling.
And the horses are so beautiful and talented.
And the horses are so beautiful and talented.
It's impossible to get pictures of everyone helping. We sure couldn't do it without them.
Most important are the faces of the future generation. They are the reason for it all.