Sure, we lose an hour of sleep, but what we gain is evenings that actually last long enough to get something done. Suddenly there’s daylight after chores, after work, and after supper. It’s that time of year when you look at the clock, see the sun still up, and think, “Well… we might as well saddle one more.”
Around here, more daylight means more riding, more projects getting finished, and a lot more time spent outside instead of staring out the window wishing winter would hurry up and leave.
We wrapped up calving season, which always feels like a milestone. The calves are bouncing around the pasture and doing what calves do best—running, bucking, and generally acting like they’ve had way too much coffee.
Last weekend we AI’d the cows, which is always a ranch event in itself. It takes a crew, a lot of organization, and a sense of humor. If you’ve never spent a weekend artificially inseminating cattle, well… let’s just say it’s not a topic that usually comes up at dinner parties.
Now we’ve moved on to the ranch tradition of waiting on mares to foal, which is a whole different kind of patience. We check the mare… she looks normal. Then at some point she’ll foal during the exact 20 minutes nobody is watching.
But with longer evenings ahead, it’s hard to complain. Spring is creeping in, the horses are getting ridden more, and the ranch is starting to feel alive again.
Here’s to longer days, dusty boots, and just one more ride before dark. 🌾🐎
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