2011 Wood Mountain Wagon Train (July 3rd to 8th)

 

Our base camp was nestled in a
valley just South of Rockglen, SK
in a pasture owned by Warren Spagrud.



where grazing was plentiful...
(Saddie and Willow)




and the scenery was stunning!



The weather was nice and warm....
with gentle breezes to keep most bugs at bay




skies were blue..and you could see for miles
from many hilltops...




taking a short break to rest the teams
and enjoy each others company...
there were about 8 wagons and
50 to 70 riders attending this year.




Jake visited one evening,
and went for a little hill climbing with Jasmine.

Jake and Jasmine on a hilltop behind camp....
(photo taken on high zoom)




and the same hill....(no zoom)
can you see the two small dots?




Our outfit and horses this year.





 

Proud Blue Streak or "Saddie"(AQHA) blue roan on left
The Big Blue Note or "Willow" (APHA) black on right

On several days, a bunch of us
rode into Rockglen for ice cream!
Albert Hansen (center) even came along one day.
Our Thanks to the ice cream man...
Clint Anderson (on foot)
who so generously bought the treats!

We even had our own little parking lot!

 On the last day, several of the youngsters
 took a refreshing dip in the pond
at the old boyscouts' camp

...and so did Jasmine and Willow!

.... encouraging another four-legged
friend to join the fun of swimming

...ok...that's enough!  I'm out of here!

the wagons sit, unhitched at the end of another day

getting ready to go visiting under the

big top, and enjoy the evening campfire...

along with music, poetry, and cowboy tales.

 So the close comes to another wonderful day....

and then, too soon, this year's ride is over,

 and it's time to say farewell to friends,

old and new...until next year!

Colored Futurity Prospect!

APHA Filly born May 11th
Sire: APHA Texans Doc
Dam: AQHA Chasing Lady Horn



Tobiano !




..this girl has got it all going for her
and should fill out very nicely!




Do you see anything?....
perhaps the head of Elvis with big hair?



Puppies are All Sold

Blue Merle Male
has gone to his new home with the
Nielsen family-Blake and Larrissa (pictured)
with children Nicholas and Alasia
on the farm by Rockglen, SK



It seems like just yesterday we expanded
our family by Nine!




they were so little and absolutely adorable!

We extend our heartfelt best wishes to all our puppy families!  Please remember, we really appreciate keeping in touch,
and love to hear how our babies are getting along. 

We will accept deposits for future litters
....please call to inquire.
306-642-4073



Spring flowers

The crocus's have arrived



to add their elegant, fragile beauty...




...like a carpet this year!




never before have we seen them
so abundant....





our handsome boy 'OZ'

 



the entire high country covered
...a bit hard to see through
the long grass cover

 


a few of our resident mule deer




a Crocus Explosion!

and for all you bird lovers out there....
our season is well  under way!




this is how we began at 1 day old..
(meat birds)




we have grown a bit in 8 weeks?
almost ready for KFC!




these photos for Steph and Alaine...
thought you girls might be missing them!




turkeys and laying hen replacements
at one month....off lights but can't
go outside just yet...pen still flooded!




Strutting our stuff!( for Lynn!)





the old girls..dutifully keeping us in eggs.




and Creamy...still hanging on
to that baby in the belly!

We are now nearing the end of calving..
only about 6 head left.



Easter Weekend 2011

Happy Easter Everyone!

The weather has finally warmed-up,

 most of the snow has melted,

and the grass is starting to turn green again.



Nice enough to be out!...and




Learning about electric fence!




Water is starting to recede ...slightly...



Filly enjoying the sun!



OOOO....an itch!




Bay? always seems to be the one to get into trouble!




A view from pasture hills, smoke in distance
our yard..burning some old bales.



An unusual evening's entertainment...
able to canoe over two fence lines.



Jasmine and Jacob, a canoe..
and just a little water!




Checking the main herd..... by canoe



Back to Kira's Willow.....
notice the dark shapes (horses)
coming along the tree line.

they followed the canoe across the water
.....a breathe taking sight!