Well the broodmares have not dissappointed this year - seems like they all seem to cycle and foal together (joy of herd dynamics or hormones...not sure which). We have another great foal crop on the ground and only 3 mares left to go. I've tried to get some decent photos and get them posted to the 2011 foal page.  The cows are all just about done calving and we can't wait to get those girls  and their brats out to summer pasture in the next week. CT Gallantly is busy settling his mares on the lake quarter and has been a busy boy already....6 mares to keep him out of trouble. Sam and his band of girls (6 with foals at foot) will be headed out to our new Meadstead pasture and Jerry will be glad to have the home quarter all to himself this summer.  

The western pleasure clinic in April was a huge hit. Everyone really enjoyed the clinician (Thanks Stefany Forster of Strathmore) and all she had to share with us. Alotta fun and laughs were had and we're hoping to plan another one perhaps later on in th summer or fall. Thanks to everyone who attended and help make our first clinic a very memorable one!!

We are busy helping neighbors with branding and everyone is scurrying to get cows and calves out to pasture. We have started ground work and lightly riding some of our 2 YO prospects (just round pen and arena work) and have been really pleased with Sams kids...just like Dad to start...athletic, willing, kind and sensible...just the way we like em. Hoping to get some under saddle photos this  summer for the website...so check back often for updates.
With the outbreak of EHV-1, many of our shows and events have been post-poned. Hats off to show committees and the entire horse community for getting organized and on-board to reduce the risks of this dreadfall and fatal desease. Good luck to all of those whom it has affected.....and lets hope we can bide sometime laying low till a vaccine can be developed.
Summer has been chaotic on the prairies  to say the least....with wild fires detroying a portion of Slave Lake and freinds to the east in Manitoba scramble to get livestock and inventory to high ground in preparation for flooding. We look soooo forward to summer and all the events it brings with it ...now we sit in anticipation as to what natural disaster will test us next.  Seems the snow has just melted and the mosquitoes are large enough to carry a small child - here's hoping everyone has plenty of coping skills and a good tolerance threshold.
Lets enjoy the summer as best we can, bar-b-q's, beer, good freinds and great horses!  Don't be shy to sign up and add a post. We'd love to hear from you'all and what's happening in your neck of the woods.....horses or not. Till next post...take care.