We are at a high school rodeo this weekend. We travel often with horses and stay in many different places. … More
Category: farm school
My horse is allergic to shavings – Feb 18, 2021
Allergies are everywhere. Food allergies, dust allergies, pollen allergies, pet allergies… The list goes on and on. For both people … More
Winter Storm – Feb 15, 2021
We have been busy here! It’s our livestock show season, and we have been hauling and showing both dairy cattle … More
Quick Gumbo – Jan 24, 2021
Here in south Louisiana gumbo is a staple. We make it as soon as the weather cools a bit. And … More
Barn Talk – Jan 14, 2021
I’d like to share a bit of wisdom God revealed to me this morning while doing barn chores. Every day, … More
Cold Weather and Livestock – Jan 12, 2021
The cold weather has come south this week. We have had to disconnect water lines to prevent them from bursting. … More
Cow Giving Birth – Jan 3, 2020
Today Cherokee, our half Jersey and half Hereford cow, gave birth (calved). She was bred by artificial insemination to a … More
Dec 26, 2020 – Christmas Eve Calf
I have mentioned to you that our Ayrshire heifer (a dairy breed) was due to calf soon. She decided to … More
Roping Calf Recommendations
As a mom of a calf roper, I understand the difficulty in keeping roping calves healthy. I’d like to share … More