Category Archives: Brokeback Mountain

Back from Big Sky Country!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Julia Barrett

Close to fifty calves were born while I was there. We tagged, vaccinated, fed, paired ‘em up, babied the yearling heifers, rode the colts, exercised the experienced horses, cooked, cleaned and even managed a Passover Seder. There’s little downtime during … Continue reading →

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You Wanna Know What Makes Me Feel Better? Rank Bulls.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Julia Barrett

Still sick in bed but I’m watching the PBR. If you don’t know what the PBR is you really oughta find out and start watching. Tomorrow night is the finale on CBS Sports HD. Wow is right. Hey… nice Jewish … Continue reading →

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Go see Marmalade Boots.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Great blog site for city-slickers, horse lovers, cowgirls and cowboy desire-ers alike. California girl marries real live Montana cowboy. Livin’ the dream. Sorta… Montana Cowgirl.  

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Rank.

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I give this documentary Five Stars. Get it. The definition of a rank bull: Rank is a term used to describe roughstock animals that are difficult to ride. It could mean tough, rough, mean, or dangerous when describing specific broncs … Continue reading →

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A Case of the Earlies.

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Julia Barrett

When in Montana… Did you know moving cows begins at 3 a.m. in the summer? Well, it does. Up at 3 a.m., coffee to be made and slurped fast, horses to be caught and saddled, on the trail by 4 … Continue reading →

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