Dusty’s Journal

Dusty’s Big Day Out

Dusty’s first big day out was a trip to the NTCHC Bonalbo Show. It was actually a number of firsts for Dusty. First time in the gooseneck First time at a Cutting Event We arrived midmorning in time for me to sample the scones and cakes provided by the Continue Reading →

Dusty and the Plovers

How do you know that is is Spring in our side of the world? (even though we have been surprised by some nice rain to freshen up the pastures) Well our resider rat catcher (carpet snake) has left the shed. The willy wag tails and parrots are busy nesting. And those Continue Reading →

Dusty and the Babysitters

  Dusty has been on cows for the last 4 weeks.  She has been learning to track cows and move.  One on one with a weaner steer in the yards gets a bit interesting (North Coast NSW Saleyard Cattle have a lot of ear – Brahman) We have also been teaching a Continue Reading →

Dusty vs the Mechanical Cow

Last month we started the Dusty Journal.  Like we mentioned in the last post, Dusty has only just started on the mechanical cow.  I find the mechanical cow very helpful.  It slows everything down so you can concentrate on the technique!  It also makes the banker Continue Reading →

The Dusty Journal Begins

On our farm we have a horse called Dusty.  It really shouldn’t be on the farm.  I was going to sell her but Lexie has proclaimed it as her horse, one that she share’s with Pop.  Every time I speak to Lexie on the phone I get the same question “How Continue Reading →