The Idaho Rancher's Wife

The Ranch From the Wife's Perspective

A Cool Summer Night

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We love the long summer evenings because there is just so much fun stuff to do around the ranch and around our little valley.  A favorite is always saddling up the horses and heading to the arena. 

One night The Rancher needed to practice roping with his partner for the upcoming rodeo (that has since come and gone… yep, I need to post them too… I know) so we made a family night of it.  With so many kids, horses, steers, and dogs, how could we NOT have a good time?! 

There are so many reasons I love being a rancher’s wife and having so much to enjoy from our lifestyle.  You want to come visit now, don’t you?  Well come on over!

At Jacobsen’s Field

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 These are more of the pictures from our trail down the road to Jacobsen’s field.  The cowboys waited there for a bit doctor the calves.  They also try to keep the cows gathered up long enough for them to get paired together.  At least we hope they will…

Did someone call for a Doctor?

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Having the cows on the range for the summer does bring its challenges.  If ever the calves get sick they still need to be doctored, regardless of whether we have the luxury of the corrals or chute.  Most often they get taken their medicine when the cows get gathered to move to the next field.  There was a handful of calves to be done as we moved them to Jacobson’s field.  Even though there are challenges, The Rancher doesn’t really complain.  Any chance he has to rope a calf he will take, no matter the circumstances!

Cowboys Pete and E

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One fine day I found these cowboys down at the arena messing horsing around (ha ha ha! Ok, I know its not funny…).  They had loaded up the roping steers, put on the horn wraps, and rigged the shoot to open with some baling twine.  A few friends had come over so naturally the crew had made their way to the arena.

I was really supposed to something domestic like dusting, laundry, dinner…  But I didn’t want to so I meandered down there to take some pictures.

Now remember that I am not a photographer so these aren’t the best, but they do show what a fun time they had and what a good group of kids they are. 

PS- if anyone out knows how to take a STELLAR picture of cowboys roping I would love to learn.  They are just so fast that I can’t keep them in focus…

 Cowboy E decided that these were more than just roping steers.  Oh no, they are more like multi-purpose steers and that maybe he should bulldog one of them.  Sadly we don’t have a bull doggin’ horse so instead of bailing off the horse he grabs a hold of the steer as it is coming out of the chute.  That starts him with a disadvantage, don’t you think?  Regardless of who is winning he still looks like he is in control for this picture.  Do you think that he flipped the steer?  You will have to ask him!

 Cowboy Pete tried for the steer wrestling too.  His turn didn’t end too swell…  But at least his faithful pup is there to console him.  (Just so you know, everything is OK- no serious injuries… we think)

The girls opted for using this multi-purpose steer for… I don’t know.. a trick steer?  a bucking steer?  I’m not really sure, but at least they are cute doing it!

The Rancher Playing Cowboy

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I shouldn’t say that he is “playing” cowboy because he really is a real cowboy!  During the summer the guys have penning heifers that they take around to some of the Team Penning and Brandings.  The best part about it is that since he is already there hauling or working the heifers he is available to do some riding and roping too!  Of course as the dutiful rancher’s wife I load up the diaper bag, camera, and lunch box and follow him along the rodeo trail!  Oh, we bring the kids too… I couldn’t never leave behind The Sidekick- he is The Rancher’s biggest fan!

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Hello! I'm Allison, The Rancher's Wife! There's nothing I love more than being out on the ranch with my husband and kids. Join me for a look at what goes on here at the ranch and the life being a rancher's wife!

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