A couple weeks ago, family and friends came together at the farm and we brought the cattle home from their summer pasture.  Here are a couple of the horses hanging out, waiting to go to work.  That pony was just adorable and did his part to help!

Getting ready.

Guy talk.

Mending fences.

The 4-wheelin’ crew headed out first to pass the time and make sure none of the cattle went off course into the gravel pit.

The cowboys and cowgirls headed out next.

It was a gorgeous day!

Over the hill.

The gate was opened and a couple riders went in to get behind the herd, while the tractor lead them out onto the road.

At least, that was the plan, until a couple cows turned around and the rest followed.

Waiting at the other end of things to help turn the cattle off the road into the home pasture.

Turning the cattle back to the gate…

Most of the herd, headed home.

Get along little doggies.

Got ‘em in.

Pretty filly Caramel.

Back over the hill.

Guinea hog chops on the grill.

Small, but very delicious!

After lunch we headed back out for round two, trying to get the rest of the cattle that didn’t come along the first time.

After some more gravel pit play, the 4-wheelers headed out to join the round up.  They did manage to get one more cow home.  The chase ended at dark with 5 cows/calves left in the pasture.  It took another week before the rest made it home, in the trailer.

It was a great day, and many thanks are owed to everyone who came to lend a hand.  We’ll all be crossing our fingers that next year the cows all stick together and make it home in one group.