Well, how is everybody? It has been quite a while since I posted last. Right after Christmas I took a job in a very remote cow camp near where Oregon, Idaho, and Washington come together. It was on the Oregon side of the river, Just south of the washington line. For those of you familiar with the area it was in Horse Creek. There was no electricity in the cabin I stayed in, so obiously I was unable to check up with you all. I just quit last week, so I figured I no longer had an excuse to avoid the internet. My time at the cow camp was a rewarding, and very eye opening experience. Being alone for most of 4 months helps a person to learn alot about themselves, and it really caused me to question my plans and goals for my life. I learned that the cowboy life is not all fun and games... It is alot more hard work than the movies show! Some days I would start riding at 6:00 in the morning, and not be back till well after dark with all the cows. I would then still have to sort them, and turn them into the proper areas (a specific area of range, or for first calf heifers into a pasture to be fed and watched closely.) Then, I had to unsaddle my horse, turn him or her loose... then feed the horses and cattle, then check the heifers closely, and if any were having problems calving, I would have to bring them in and pull the calf. Sometimes I didn't go to bed intill 1:00 or 2:00 am. Then I had to wake up and check the heifers every three hours, then wake up at 6' or 7' and do it all again. By the end of the last four months I was so ready to be done! There were definetly high points to all of it though. Being outside all day every day, I really became in tune with the changing of the seasons, weather, wildlife, and especially my horses. I took two very green horses with me, and they are both now very solid dependable mounts that I would trust to take me anywhere. My mare is an especially nice horse. She is a four year old spanish mustang, and although quite small for a cowhorse, she is very tough, and has more endurance than well bred horses half again as big as her. I was amazed to find that this little girl had much more stamina than another large muscular quarter horse I also rode. Also, her feet are very tough, in fact She doesn't need shoes, which is nice, because I'm really tall and shoeing really hurts my back. People tell me all the time that she is one of the best broke horses they have ever seen! To me, that is the highest compliment I could possibly get! They say that a persons horse is a true reflection of themselves, so she makes me very, very proud!
Unfortunatly, I did not have much time for any hunting, but I did find a few sheds, one which was a fairly nice 5 point bull, with a two foot long brow tine! I'll tru to get a picture to you guys, it is pretty impressive. I also ran into a guy while I was riding, to whom I sold a Guided one-on-one trophy timberline muley buck hunt! Should be a great hunt, and this guy seems like a good hunter willing to work hard for his hunt, which will be nice. I love guiding guys who are better hunters than me, becase I can learn so much from them.
Well guys, It was nice talking to you... you probably won't hear from me for a while, because I'll be going to central Idaho in a week for about two weeks, then I'll be living in my tipi, and breaking horses for a living, so It could literally be months till I check in again.
Till next time-
GOOD LUCK WITH ALL OF YOUR ADVENTURES!
I look forward to your responses.
Unfortunatly, I did not have much time for any hunting, but I did find a few sheds, one which was a fairly nice 5 point bull, with a two foot long brow tine! I'll tru to get a picture to you guys, it is pretty impressive. I also ran into a guy while I was riding, to whom I sold a Guided one-on-one trophy timberline muley buck hunt! Should be a great hunt, and this guy seems like a good hunter willing to work hard for his hunt, which will be nice. I love guiding guys who are better hunters than me, becase I can learn so much from them.
Well guys, It was nice talking to you... you probably won't hear from me for a while, because I'll be going to central Idaho in a week for about two weeks, then I'll be living in my tipi, and breaking horses for a living, so It could literally be months till I check in again.
Till next time-
GOOD LUCK WITH ALL OF YOUR ADVENTURES!
I look forward to your responses.
. Sounds like you had quite an adventure. Take care
