Starting colt’s is something you would think all cowboys are good at; not at all true. I’ve been around some pretty good hands and…
The Grulla
As a cowboy I’ve ridden a few broncs. In fact when I returned from a three year hitch with the Marines I was going…
Calving cows and cows with calves
Range cows or stock cows are the ranchers most prized possession; something of an understatement but if you’ve ever ridden the range for someone…
Montana a Short Story
Montana a Short Story Before I dive into ‘Montana a Short Story’ I want to pose a question, not necessarily to be answered by…
Montana
Montana was a fun and interesting time for us, it was also the end of my career working for others as a ranch hand…
The Wickahoney Colts
Starting colts for JR Simplot in the mid to late 90’s was an interesting experience to say the least. It wasn’t that I had…
Michael The Shooter
Michael The Shooter He was sweating as he labored over the model 70 Winchester held in the vise on his work table; hot and…
Young Cowboys
These 2 pictures were taken at the Parke family branding the spring of 2004 in Carey Idaho. It could possibly be 2003 but I’m…
The Interview Part 2, Horses
We are here again this evening with Idaho author Brian Spaulding.Thank you Mister Spaulding for being with us. Would you tell us about your…
My Bride
This picture of my bride holding one of our latest grandsons was taken June of 2018. We had all of the kids and grand…