Rainbow Trail Ride

Calving has continued with no problems, and the 51 calves we now have are all looking well.  The rain has continued a bit each day, and the moisture has turned our land into a flower-filled sea of emerald grass.  Our flood irrigation is going extremely well and we will be turning the pivot back on the alfalfa for the third time this week.

We were lucky enough to have the King family visit for the last week with their friends, children, and grandchildren.  Shakes the horse showed much patience as he hauled around children and adults in the arena, teaching them the finer points of riding in figure eights at the walk and jog, the posting trot, and even flying lead changes.  The ranch horses covered a lot of trail miles and moved the yearling cattle across the ranch to better grass.  After much hard work on their riding skills, the Kings were able to make their first trip up to the Rainbow Trail for their introduction to off-ranch trail riding in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness.  Everyone had a beautiful time and the ranch horses conquered the water, log, stream, and bridge crossings with excellent manners.  We finished off their week with a dinner and bonfire, where many marshmallows were consumed and stories were shared.