Tag: ranching
Applejack
Bryce Angell shares the tale of shoeing an appaloosa horse named Applejack.
Finding purpose protecting the flock
Eliza Blue considers her way of lifestyle, her flock of sheep and how much joy and purpose both have given her.
Embrace the messy glory of life
Eliza Blue ponders the difficulties of farming and ranching and encourages readers to embrace the messy glory of life.
Crooked fences
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about the difficulty of putting up straight fence posts.
This weather, too, shall pass
Eliza Blue braves the unpredictable South Dakota weather to do farm chores.
On the farm, and everywhere, water is vital for life
Eliza Blue's chores remind her water is life. Every drop holds a history of the world, a baptism into a constant reimagining of the same unending dance.
Spring: The busiest time of year
Eliza Blue reflects on all the factors that make spring the busiest time of year around her South Dakota ranch.
There is nothing sweeter than healthy baby lambs
Lately, the early morning and late night flock checks and bottle feedings have been a pleasure for Eliza Blue.
The honor of dealing in extremes
Eliza Blue reflects on the weather extremes that impact operations on her South Dakota ranch.
