Trailing to the Maternity Ward

We woke up at the crack of dawn to a thick fog covering the ranch and the hills that surround us.
Cowboys showed up with horses in tow and I invited my friend Vickie to join me in the ATV.

Yesterday was the day to move cattle from the home place to the South Ranch.

The girls knew something was up when they saw the cowboys on their horses.

They immediately started running to join up as one huge herd.

Vickie remarked on how amazing it is that they line up in single file.
I’m guessing it’s because they know a gate is up ahead.

The fog lifted and we watched as they spread out when in the wide open meadows.

Single file through the gate…

…and through the draw.

This was our view for most of the day. Backsides.

Through wind fallen trees…

…and across the Sybille Crick*.

And finally, under the busy Highway.

After a 5 hour trail ride, we got the ladies to what I call the ‘maternity ward’ of the South Ranch. There is a lot of feed, clean pasture and calf pullers at this ranch. We’re getting ready for a busy calving season.

I can’t wait for the newborn portrait sessions!

–*Crick is cowboy for Creek.

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