February 2012
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Sunlight Moments January 2012: Punch Coming of...
Elk Creek has always strived to be an authentic ranch experience, where all work and all contribute, not just to a particular day or even a particular session but also to the ongoing story of the ranch. Our horse herd bears special witness to the contributions of many Elk Creekers. Punch was born almost four years ago. Melissa assisted mother Sunny with his arrival and immediately started...
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Sunlight Moments Feb 2012: Riding the Barrels...
Barrel racing, either the straights or the cloverleafs, is a staple of western horsemanship. It is terrific training for both horse and rider. When Elk Creek started in 1957 we set the barrels up on the flats above the bunkhouses, and Betsy showed the way on Nipper. We learned quickly that shorts were not the recommended riding gear!
Elk Creek alumni will remember several different locations...