What does a guy like me do when there's an actual weekend off work? Hit the road after work on Friday, drive 4 hours, change time zones, and go look at horses and cattle. Yeah, that was my weekend road trip to central Kentucky, Lexington, and Frankfort. Huge thanks to Jesse (@cowgirljesse) and Ray Bowman … Continue reading Road Trip To The Bluegrass State: Kentucky AgFacts
Animal protection efforts have unintended results
On the heels of yesterday's post about the importance of advocating for agriculture within our communities, I find this post from a Tennessee newspaper that further supports the need for agvocacy in our own communities. Rather than summarize parts of the story, I've decided it's best you just read it yourself. Below is a portion; … Continue reading Animal protection efforts have unintended results
Singin In The Rain
Ever have one of those days where ya just rock out, things are going good, and you're more productive than normal? Yep, that was my Thursday. Everything kicked off a lil after 5, with a pot of coffee, and looming gray clouds. Hmm, really doesn't sound that great, except for the fact that we've been … Continue reading Singin In The Rain
Blazing Saddles: The Three Bays
Not quite Larry, Curly, and Moe, but I would say they each come with unique personalities. In the last month or so I have been busy shopping for horses and have some how ended up with not two, but three blaze-faced, bay cow horses. Katie, Blaze, and Grullo. We're real original with names in these … Continue reading Blazing Saddles: The Three Bays
Mare Foaling: Triplets and Stillborns
And just as I thought calving season was complete, here comes a foaling mare sneaking up behind me. Actually I have had my eye on this one for a while. Mares can be tricky lil things; especially those maiden mares. They like to give birth in the middle of the night, hang tight to their placenta, … Continue reading Mare Foaling: Triplets and Stillborns