Richard Boatwright

Commented on Elvis

Feb 04 at 02:59 PM

Hi Dale, check out the new Elvis videos up now.  Richard

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Commented on Elvis

Feb 03 at 07:22 AM

Hi Dale,  we have several colts in the hopper and we'll be uploading them asap.  Look for a new Elvis video tomorrow.  

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Feb 02 at 06:22 AM

The black rope is my get down or "neck rope". Basically a lead rope tied around the horse's neck and run through the curb strap. The other piece is a running martingale. The martingale helps keeps my cues consistent. Hope this helps!

Jan 28 at 05:43 PM

Hi Zak,  how're things going with your gelding?

Jan 25 at 05:52 AM

Zak Dietz sounds like there's a lot going on here.  Let's deal with the pulling back part first.  You'll need a longer lead rope for this, maybe 20' and a flag.  Bring him up to the rail or pole you're tying him to but instead of tying him, just wrap the long rope around the rail a couple of times.  If he wants to pull back, let him.  There will be some resistance from the rope but nothing to really pull against.   When he stops moving, flag him back forward to his original spot.  Do this every time you tie him and things will be safer.  You might even cure him, but don't assume that.  Sometimes they never get over it.  It would help to have 2 ropes with snaps that you can change out when needed. A long and a short.  The kicking thing is a little trickier.  Is he wearing shoes now?

Jan 24 at 05:49 AM

Hi Zak,  When you say "bit" do you mean he was aggressive or just sort of playful?  Has pulled back other times or just the once?

Commented on Merchandise

Jan 24 at 05:45 AM

We're working on some designs.  Check back in a week or so. Thanks!

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Jan 23 at 06:23 AM

Caldeen Gunter thanks for the input!  What part of the country are you in?

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Jan 22 at 07:08 AM

The stocker man is a middle man.  He doesn't have to own  any land, cattle, or equipment.  He takes advantage of the opportunities that the cow calf man provides when he takes his calves to the local sale barn.  I did a study once and determined that the calf sold at auction as a single lost 20 - 30% when you figure trucking cost, shrink, commissions, and discounts.  That's opportunity for the stocker guy!  Even an operator that sells his calves in the fall at 500 lbs by the truck load leaves a lot of money on the table.  What are your thoughts?

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Jan 22 at 07:00 AM

Caldeen Gunter I like using those roping heifers under a beef bull.  That's the best way to build a herd of cattle cheap.  How many generations away from the original cow do you have to get before you don't know where they came from. I had a friend that built huge herd the same way.  He claimed that the 3rd generation was indiscernible from the straight black cattle he had.  I've found that the longhorn is way harder to breed out than the Spanish.  The white and horn just keeps coming back sometimes several generations out.

I like the stocker business.  I've worked both extensively and I can say that stockers tend to be more profitable.  The downside is they are way more labor intensive and the risk is greater, but I like the pace.  Any business that has a high turnover is going to have more potential for profit over something with a single crop.