For those who aren’t familiar, yes, we’re western here…and calves get branded and their ears notched just like they did 100 years ago.
Why? Because there are cattle rustlers still today…just like 100 years ago. True story. This is the best way for a rancher to protect his or her property.
Nice double heel catch by Erik (who BTW, makes a living as a buckaroo).
Some ranches catch heels only, but in our area, most ranches catch the head then the heels. The calf is then drug to the fire by the heels.
Your’s truly and Colt holding the front legs while the ears are being notched.
Does that last photo look a little hazy? By the end of the day, the wind was blowing 30 mph and the dust was thick and heavy. My camera had never been so dirty!