Everything is wonderful, but riding a good bridle horse is hard to beat. For me, it is the love of not only the land and cattle, but the working animals who make up my "team" ( the horses and border collies) that make the whole experience breathtaking.

It is a humbling experience to have our four legged "buds" help us get our work done. It is equally humbling to look out over the range and realize that this is where I live, work and learn. It makes me understand a little better why folks who live in the cities will never fully appreciate why we do what we do.

I think the best part of raising cattle is watching them being born and that first hour after the birth, when the Momma cleans her calf or calves off and they take those first wobbly steps to eat for the first time. No matter how often I witness this awsome miracle, it still amazes me that we're able to enjoy new life occurring on our farm.

Watching the mother cow dry off and care for her new calf.

Watching new calves find there legs and romping with other calves.