It takes 40 years to learn how to handle cattle, but you can go to Philadelphia and learn to be a lawyer in eight.
On our last morning at Tom and Trina’s, Tom, Trevor, and Richard gathered 30 heifers, sorted off the heavy 15, weighed them, then returned each group to their proper field. It was such a joy to work well-trained animals (the horses and the calves!) with special friends!
Heading out to the calves
Moving to the left to turn the herd to the right
Nice “T to the gate!”
Richard and Boomer bringing up the rear
And through the second gate into the corral for working
Remember, the early bird price savings to attend our Spring online Proper Livestock Marketing course ENDS on February 20! Don’t forget to register before then
In-person School, Bolivar, Missouri, March 2-4, 2026 Each year we hold an in-person school in Bolivar, Missouri just before the annual Bud Summit. Registration is
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
January 9-March 9, 2026 online Proper Livestock Marketing course: Early bird price savings ends on December 9, 2025 (register soon for savings!). Registration closes January
We had another great Marketing and Stockmanship School in Sidney, NE August 4-7, 2025. This school was special as we included Nick and Cassie Easterly