Monday, April 26, 2010

Another Adventure in Grassy!


As you may know, I love to ride in Grassy. I was asked the other day if I rode in Grassy to see if spotted any cows. I spotted four pair - the babies were were so cute! I figured since they were unbranded I should move them into the riparian area but since I wasn't given any specific directions I left them alone! Never assume anything! Of course, when I finished riding I was told yes, whatever is in Grassy needs to go in the riparian area!

On the next day I rode out and this time spotted three dry cows - they were very confused over which direction to go - they were on a knoll right above me - I was making noise trying to get my desert rat of horse, Dudley through the water which at times can be challenging. I couldn't figure out why the cows weren't moving away from me. Then lo and behold - I get up the small hill and there is our friend Patches holding them in place! She was scampering back and forth just having a blast. Thankfully, she came when I called her and got behind me so I could move the three cows through the gate into the Riparian Area.

Then I went back and found the four pair and also moved them into the Riparian Area. Finding the four was a bit more challenging but one momma was in the creek and when I startled her she led me back to the other mommas that had their babies down for a nap. While I was moving the pairs I made sure Patches stayed behind with me.

Did I tell you when I call Patches and tell her to stay and she does it!! But unfortunately, she doesn't quite understand "stay or sit" when I tell her from horseback. Any training suggestions?

7 comments:

Gail said...

Good job, cowgirl!

cowgirlwannabe said...

maybe using a handsignal with the verbal command on ground first and then try it on horseback?? i really have no idea, thot it sounded good tho. Love your views!

Grey Horse Matters said...

That must have been a lot of fun. Beautiful picture. Patches sounds like a great dog, unfortunately, I have no idea how to train her, but the hand signals sound like a good idea.

Susan said...

I think that if you keep training from the ground, eventually she'll catch on that the same applies when you're on horseback. That's been my experience anyway.

Train Wreck said...

That sounds amazing. I wish thats where our cattle were. lol How have you been? Thanks for stopping by, life sure keeps you busy doesn't it? Great pictures as usual.laterHave a great day:)

Anonymous said...

You must be keeping Dudley very busy, he has not had time to blog in a long time. Glad to see a new post up for you, miss hearing whats going on.

Anonymous said...

You must be keeping Dudley very busy, he has not had time to blog in a long time. Glad to see a new post up for you, miss hearing whats going on.