Foster Branding

Awhile back, Paul and Laura Foster invited me to their branding in the Sheridan County. Fun to look forward to and even funner to partake in.

 Don't tempt me with a good time!

Ride out was at 6:30. So the horses stayed the night in the backyard and we left town a bit after 5:00. 

Our ole buddy Kurt rode with us today. Chief and him got along real good.

Paul was our tour guide.

Pretty rugged country around here.

After we were all gathered up, we let the cows mother up a bit before punching them into the pen.

Then lit the fire and got ready to ranch.

Rope and drag was the method of choice.

They use the Nordfork set up. Pretty easy duty compared to wrestling. 

Paul gave us a good lesson in roping.

I got put on the branding iron.

Double F on the left rib is the ranch brand.

After our mid morning break, Chief and I hit the pen and drug a few in. 

Beautiful day for a branding. 

200+ head later, we were done, pulled down the corral, and headed to the house for lunch.

Then a little brush down back home.

Beer for my horses.

Good stuff. Special thanks to the Fosters for letting Kurt and I enjoy a little spring fun. Brandings can't be beat. I hope we get a couple more in this spring. But if not, a good day like this will last me a long time. Ranch on.