Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Just to clarify people have been asking why we are going off roads and causing trouble. As of now we have not been going off any marked roads (even though we have the rights because they are state roads). We know a few people have been concerned about the video posted yesterday where we protected our family and friends from being harassed and taken to jail. The road they were on was unmarked. The boys were only taking pictures of the helicopters running Bundy cattle to death. When we saw the BLM start to surround them we knew they needed our help so we didn’t have a repeat of what happened to Dave Bundy. We didn’t go there to start a fight we went to stand for our rights, video what was happening and protect those boys and gentlemen.
Every project, to be successful, requires time. When I began this project I made the commitment to make sure my steer was fed and watered twice a day, every day, seven days a week - no exceptions! Because I had showed steers before I knew how much time and work it takes to raise a show animal. Before I bought my steer, I planned where I would keep him, what kind of ration I would feed him, and began to break him to lead. Once again, all of this takes time and effort.
I planned a feeding schedule. Begin with a morning feeding at 5:30 a.m. and night feeding at 5:30 p.m. When he gets used to eating grain then I will give him free-choice grain so he can eat all he wants. This requires the help of my parents to keep the feed in front of him while I am in school. This has worked well for me in the past so I will continue with this schedule.
Before the December weigh-in, I will tie him up and lead him to water and back each day. This gets him used to the halter and being led. It also has worked well for me with my other steers. They actually begin to enjoy the time I spend leading them to water.
As it get closer to fair time, I will begin to wash and blow him , work with the show stick and teach him to stand and hold his head high, and I will clip his hair and get him all fancied up - ready to show in competition. This will take a lot of extra time for the couple of weeks before the show. (Three to four hours a day.) The more time spent, the better the steer shows.
At the fair, after my steer is weighed in and settled down, I will wash him and clean him up so he looks good. The next day is spent washing, blowing, clipping, combing, and getting fancy for the market class competition. (3 hours prepping and 30 min. showing.) The following day is spent repeating the preparation getting ready for the showmanship competition. (2.5 hours prepping and 30 min. showing.) The third day is similar as I get him ready for the auction. (2 hours prepping and 30 min. selling.) I want him to look good and sell high. All of this takes a lot of time and energy during the fair.
Most of my activities and other commitments are family and ranch related so it is a natural balance with my project. I am lucky to live on a ranch where feeding, watering, and other chores are done daily. This makes my project easier because I'm already there helping with the other chores and when I can't be there, someone else can step in and help.
Finally, my parents, siblings, and FFA advisor are awesome. They will support and help me as needed and when I ask. My parents will help me develop a feeding ration and help monitor weight gain. They will be there to feed when I can't be home and they will help and advise me along the way. My FFA advisor will answer any questions I have and give advice. I can do most of the work myself, but it is nice to have support and encouragement.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014
We the Bundys would like to thank each and every one of you personally but we would be hugged out..... LOL. We really want to thank the out pouring of love and support you are all giving us and are gratefully for it. We are continuing our fight and hope your support will continue. We would like to keep our site open all the time and we love to see you out showing your support any time you can. we love any and all support.
Thank you will never be enough but when we win this war we can have a community thank you together on our Public Land.
Our Riverside protest site will be up and going again tomorrow at 9:30 am. Come join us for a day in the sun good company food water and lots of freedom being stood up for. See you there. Love ya all.
Thank you will never be enough but when we win this war we can have a community thank you together on our Public Land.
Our Riverside protest site will be up and going again tomorrow at 9:30 am. Come join us for a day in the sun good company food water and lots of freedom being stood up for. See you there. Love ya all.
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)