Movin' The Cows!

An annual event, the Walton cows make the 9 1/2 mile trek from one end of the valley to the other, via Spring Creek Road.  Imagine the traffic jam and the road covered in cow poop!  It is a privilege to be invited to ride along.  I hope no one was embarrassed - I was the only one riding a mule (see mule ears on photo 2)!  Happily, another was wearing a riding helmet!  Ruby received the MVP award, nipping at the heels of the cows at the back, zipping back and forth, and making sure they kept moving.  She is unquestionably a cow dog.  It was really amazing to watch her work.  The day went well - only one calf escaped out of 680 head of cattle.  There is still a bull in question - missing or not missing!  Most of us think he is not missing.  A giant lunch to end the event.  It was a great way to spend a Sunday morning and afternoon!