Over 20 riders had lots of fun while greatly improving their horses' responses and their riding skills during our two day cross country cattle drive in early November. Along with experiencing some authentic cowboy culture by driving a herd of cattle across a 5,000 acre ranch and camping out on the trail with the cattle, the riders were able to develop a better relationship and lighter responses with their horses by giving them some real life ranch work to do for two full days. We wish to congratulate all our riders on a job well done. Even though most riders and their horses had no previous experience at handling cattle they successfully moved the herd across large open country and through some rough areas including swamps, underbrush, forests and creeks. They faced every challenge with enthusiasm and never allowed the cattle to stray, scatter or turn back. At the end of the weekend there were definitely better riders on better horses.
Many thanks to all our crew of Dan Burle, Mike Harsh, Richard Boatwright, Janice Gardner, Paolo Cricchio, William Shaw and Colleen, Madeline and Elizabeth Dabney for all their hard work. We also wish to thank Eddie and Susan Pritchett for hosting our cattle drive and for their excellent help along the trail. We were especially pleased to have professional photographer, John Moon accompany us on the cattle drive taking photos for everyone. View John's Cattle Drive Photography
For more exciting cow work and a great experience
for yourself and your horse, please join us for our February 19 - 20 Cow Working, Beginner Roping and Ranch Horsemanship Clinic.
