January 18

Misserable conditions here now. I don't know what happened to the winter this year? Pitch black without any snow. Around 0°C (35°F) ground covered with a layer of ice that makes you risk your neck just leading the horses out to pasture in the mornings. Early starts and late nights as of late, or as alway's I should say. Only time for working one or maybe two head of horses during weekday's. That's the main reason for letting Brady go. I wanted to keep him around to help out with turnback and herdholder duties when working the youngsters, still do but the time just isn't there. Plus, he´s one heck of a working horse when it comes to sorting and roping cattle wich I'll surely miss.
With Kick The Cats progress and talent on a cow, the loss of Brady might not sting as bad. She's extremely cowy and athletic, just gotta keep her from getting too hot. So far so good, but you feel her patience wining at times and you have to reinforce the wait in her. When she puts her feet right and uses her body correctly, she stops hard, draws and whips around those turns. She also seeks out and try to force the action if things are to stationary. Will make for an eye appealing horse I think as long as we keep her somewhat under control ;)

Next up on the cutting scene is the Augusta Futurity Jan 21-28 with the Classic and the first round of the Worlds Series of Cutting 2012. Draws close today so hopefully we'll know who's entered tomorrow.