I'm going to depart from the normal rodeo-related topics to talk about the weekend branding at my family's place. Other than on Friday, the weather was good. All of the branding went smooth and it was fun to see family and friends again.
I picked up my new horse, Turkey, just before we started and drug calves, sorted cows and even got a couple bulls out of the cow herd and returned to the right place on him. He's a three-year-old and he worked great. If anybody's looking for a solid, good minded horse, Jack and Sylvia McComber in Rocky Ford, Colo., have a good deal going. Their stud, Hi Wild and Woolie, is turning out some good ones. Whether you need a prospect, a trained horse or a breeding and are interested in good, solid, horses, I'd love to pass their information on to you. Email me at rodeoblog@myhorse.com for more.The weekend was a lot of fun. I've included some pictures.
Here's the new horse, Turkey.
In addition to cow work, I used the new horse, Turkey, to pony my 4-year-old son, Tate, around. Tate went on a short gather and helped brand all afternoon. His old pony, Frank, was as solid as ever.
Couldn't resist putting this one in. Even a guy who ropes as sorry as I do throws a nice loop now and then. It helps when your horse gives you a nice shot, too.
Not bad for a three-year-old.
Here's my brother, Andy, giving my daughter, Allie, a ride. Also pictured are Justin Cormac (left) and Chance Walter.
My brother Andy and my son, Tate.
The crew: Dave Prye, John Montgomery, Chance Walter, J.W. (Gooch) McQuiston, Jared Higby, J.T. Schalla, Amber Schalla, Andy Welch, Greg Benjamin, Todd McCaughey, Tate Welch, Bob Welch, Justin Cormac and Myles Culbertson. Not pictured are: Kristen Welch (the photographer), Rianna Welch, John Welch (flu) and Bonnie Welch (either cooking or wrangling kids).
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