It's not easy, and it never ends. It's every day, from the time you wean the calf until the day you are done showing it. The calf may only go to one show all year, or it may go to 20. It doesn't matter. The work is the same. It still needs to get done.
We may not make it to every family gathering, birthday party, church event, or sporting event, but this is what we live for. We love it. There are moments when it would be easier to throw in the towel and be done. We could be like other families and spend time at the pool, take a vacation, or go fishing. But the thought is fleeting...and we get right back to work.
Here it is...our day...in a nutshell...
5:30 am - Wake up
6:00 am - Halter calf and take for a walk; put calf (or calves) in cooler room
**For those that don't know, a cooler room is an air-conditioned room for your calf. They stay there during the summer months during the heat of the day. This prevents hair loss, producing the "Fluffy Cow" look**
6:30 am - Feed calf (or calves) in cooler
7:30 am - Feed sheep and other animals
8:00 am - Walk sheep
9:00 am - Wash calves
10:00 am - Work on breaking new calves
12:00 - Wash calves
1:00 Random chores and/or break time, depending on the heat
4:00 - Wash calves
5:30 - Feed sheep and calves
7:00 - Feed calf (or calves) in cooler
10:00 pm - Let calf (or calves) out of cooler, depending on the temperature. If it is a very hot day, it may not be until midnight.
Why do we do this? For our girls...
For the smiles...
For a chance...
At a win...
Ultimately, it is all about our family time together...
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