August Ranch Ramblings With "The Crew"

Teamwork at its finest!

August has been an incredibly busy month with many challenges. I am grateful for the crew who continue to shine with their ranch chores..

Some random pics of  "The Crew" at work and at play on the range.

Rook and his crew member "Ash" are called upon to do some ranch chores - this team is all about business when needed.

Ash and Rook keep the herd in line while I fix some fencing after a storm

Rook on duty

Rook keeps a bossy girl in line

One of the bulls - Master Bull-Joulais

"Rook" and the bulls have their challenges. This young "Rookie" who will turn two in November continues to hone in on his ability to manage and respect "the big boys".

Rook and Bull-Joulais having a conference

Bull-Joulais always enjoys giving Rook a bit of attitude

Rook, like his sire Maccabee is a natural at handling the "big guns" in the herd when they are being attitudinal.

I love seeing the boys hanging out in the pasture

Rook making the rounds

Rook stands by my quad to make sure the cow's minerals (in the bucket) are protected. The cattle wanted to inspect the bucket while I was fixing the fence. Rook was happy to keep them at bay until I was finished my repairs.

Miss Ash stands on guard while Rook returns to border control.

Master Rook loves doing border control 

The "Rookster" continues to watch over the herd until I am finished my work - thanks buddy!

I came across this pic of Rookie from last fall. I love how he is now filling out and growing into his fur:-) He has great movement which is lovely to watch when he is performing his ranch chores.

Growing up into a fine and handsome stockdog. To see some pics of "Rook" growing up on the ranch CLICK HERE

A pretty pic of Miss Cybelle who turns seven this month

Rook enjoying a bit of R & R after a busy day

Miss Ash's summertime smile

Cybelle's summertime grin

Snack time! This is how the crew maintains their pearly white teeth.

Memory Lane - A few pics from the past of "Rook's" stockdog savvy  sire "Macc" tending over the herd, driving them to their rotational grazing zones, and mustering up the steam when having to manage attitude. It is heartwarming to know that this trait has passed on to his son.