Saturday, July 12, 2008

Jackpot's First Clinic

Today's clinic in Wickenburg, AZ was a big success
Thank you to everyone who came out!




That's Buddy, but not Jackpot
Jackpot got to participate in the second half

The first half he got to stand around and watch
That's him on the right there





Buddy has a word with Jet




Buddy's wife Kim works the cows
in the holding pen

Look!
It's Jackpot!!!




The idea here is to make that cow weave 
thru the poles set up

Let me just say
WAY harder than it looks...

Some uncooperative
non-pole-bending
 cows in that bunch




Jackpot again



Jackpot quickly got the hang of things
Rest while you can...






Jackpot and Buddy
gettin it done


Then
they built a "rodear"

This is used out on working cattle ranches
A group of cowboys will hold a bunch of cattle
and cut out a cow at a time that needs 
to be branded or doctored



Beautiful lady,
beautiful horse

and the author of this blog
could not resist taking this final photo
for the ladies...






6 comments:

Nancy said...

That's great! I think I recognize (the horse's) butt in that last photo... hmmm.

Jackpot takes everything in stride, doesn't he? Even those scary-looking steer horns!

Anonymous said...

Once again, great photos. Jackpot is doing so extremely well, congratulations on the amazing progress. I will pulling for you when you are down in Ft. Worth!! :) As for me, to answer your question, we will have to see. I was really close this year, but backed down. I may be itching to take on that challenge next year, so I will definitely keep you posted. :) Have a wonderful week, can't wait to follow your story some more.

Heidi said...

Did I see Mikey on Quinn???? or is that wishfull thinking on my part!! LOL... How I wish I could be there, it looks like SO much fun!!

kdwhorses said...

Great photos! Looks like a great turnout! Man wished I was there!

Loved the photos-go Jackpot and Buddy!!

And of course the last photo! Thanks girl it is a great photo!

BrownEyed Cowgirl said...

That looks like a fun clinic to go to. That's what I loved about AZ-there is such a diversity of types/breeds of horses.

Jackpot looks great!

Momma / Cowgirl said...

I am sure everything will go fantastic with Buddy and Jackpot. Looks like Buddy has done wonders already.

Hey Mikey, love the pics, even the last one (teehee)!

Wish I could have been there. I will check back to this blog more often.
take care and happy horsin' around!