What happens when you discover that your veterinarian father has a frozen testicle collection…
Month: March 2018
Thar Be Dragons, or a Why You Should Be Wary of Certain Cows
Since I’m not on hand this spring for calving duties, supermom and dog-watcher extraordinaire Megan thought she’d regale me with this missive from the north. Well, I am on my last seven cows to calve, meaning that 21 little black streaks of fur are dashing in and out and around cornstalks and straw. Never in…
Reproduction Season Cometh and It Cometh Right Soon, or Important Considerations Before Breeding Your Mares
Helpful advice and what to consider when breeding mares…
Horse-Sense Emergencies: What Every Owner Should Keep on Hand
In case of an emergency with your horse, this article provides a list of must-have and nice-to-have items with which to stock an emergency kit.
Prepurchase Exams: What to Know Before You Buy the Horse
Understanding equine prepurchase exams, including tests, x-rays, ultrasounds, bloodwork, and what questions you should ask…
1940s Ranching on the Powder River, or the Early Years of Doug and Lucille Randall
Ranching on the Powder River during World War II and beyond…
Bucket-Calf Childhoods
Growing up with bucket calves and milk replacer…
How MKR Got Towed in the MHT
When one old truck tows another…
An Outbreak of Carpal Tunnel, or Mrs. Mallet’s Revenge
What happens when young cowboys take advantage of country hospitality a bit too often…
Preg Checking Peekaboo, or Why Red Heelers Distrust Small Boys
What happens when two boys try to preg-check a dog on a Montana cattle ranch…
You Know You’re Small Town When the Flower Gardens Sport Irrigation Rows, or How Apple-Rhubarb Crisp Makes Everything Better
Small-town gardens that sport irrigation rows and a recipe for apple-rhubarb crisp
One Perfect Dog
Saying goodbye to a beloved German Shepherd
Strayhounds 