Alpine pasture

Chapter 16
Watching Thomas explain several times with one of the horses, and Ju An also practiced a few times, Ju An decided to start with the bean grass.

After brushing the horses in the morning, Wynn and Nancy continued to take care of the cattle and sheep, while Thomas and Ju An drove the bean grass into a field surrounded by large wooden boards.

Leaving the horses, Bean Grass was a little uneasy, kicking the surrounding wooden boards to get out, and then running around the field from time to time, Ju An and old Thomas stood in the middle of the field.

"Don't worry, Ann, wait for it to calm down first, watch you in the past, pay attention to make it look at you and focus on you," Thomas and Ju An said with gestures.

After running for a while, Dou Cao seemed to feel that he couldn't get out, so he circled back and forth in the field.Nose from time to time.

At this moment, Ju An threw out the noose and caught Doucao's neck.The bean grass jumped immediately.Wanting to get rid of the noose around his neck, according to old Thomas's suggestion, the bean grass stopped after loosening the noose a few times.Looking at Ju An and Thomas.

"It's quiet now, go past, Ann, slowly approach it, gently retract the noose, and be careful not to let him divert his eyes." Old Thomas gently pushed Ju An down.

Ju An took a few steps towards the bean grass and stopped.Then he found that the bean grass had turned his whole body around, and his head was facing himself.

This stalemate lasted for a few minutes, and Ju An took a few steps forward. This time, he was only about four or five steps away from Dou Cao, and Dou Cao's eyes were still focused on Ju An.

A few minutes later, Ju An was boasting a step forward, and then stretched out his right hand. At this time, Dou Cao also took a step towards Ju An and stuck out his nose, as if he wanted to smell Ju An.

Ju An honestly followed Old Thomas's instructions and stood still, waiting for the bean grass to come over. At this time, the bean grass suddenly shook slightly. Ju An knew that he was going to move forward, and something attracted the bean grass. attention.

Xiao Xiao moved forward a little, so that Dou Cao's attention was focused on himself again, so that Ju An was only about two steps away from Dou Cao.

At this time, Dou Cao finally took a step, sniffed the nose on Ju An's hand, and then moved forward a little bit, so that Ju An's palm could touch the bridge of Dou Cao's nose.

Gently stroking Doucao's big horse's face, Doucao enjoyed this moment very much, and took another half step forward, so that her whole head was in Ju An's arms.

It took about half an hour to let the bean grass relax.

Next, under the direction of Thomas, the bean grass was first reined on the water, and then on the reins.After soothing for a while, he put the sweat pad on the back of the bean grass.

It all went exceptionally well.

Old Thomas also said, "It likes you, Ann."

After waiting for a few minutes to see that the bean grass did not resist, Ju An picked up the saddle, threw the saddle onto the horse's back, and then observed the bean grass. The heart didn't move except standing there and shaking its head.

After tightening the girdle, the bean grass showed no resistance to the saddle.

After tightening the girdle, he gently hit the bean grass with one end of the noose, and the bean grass jumped up immediately, and then stopped a few times, making Ju An relieved. It means that the horse is very resistant to the saddle, and it is a little troublesome. Fortunately, the performance of the bean grass is okay.

More than an hour after this was done, Thomas and Ju An got out of the enclosure, leaving the bean grass in the enclosure to let him get used to the saddle on his back for a few hours.

Wait until evening to remove the saddle from the back of the bean grass.

Early the next morning, the bean grass was driven to the fence with two or three horses, and then the bean grass was saddled, and the whole process went smoothly.

Ju An held on to the saddle and stepped on the stirrup with his left foot.

Then stroked the neck of the bean grass, giving the bean grass affirmation.

With a slight push on the saddle, Bean Grass walked up and walked lightly.

"It's a beautiful little guy. Looking at its high leg raises, it's really beautiful." Old Thomas also praised: "It really is a royal horse, and its posture is very elegant, but it would be perfect if it were black."

"You can't buy a black Frisian for $[-]," said Ju An, who was sitting on the back of the bean grass, with a smile.

After running a few steps, old Thomas opened the gate of the fence, and Ju An shook the reins and walked out of the fence. At this time, old Thomas also got on, and Jefferson followed.Protect your home.

When they got to the grass field, Ju An let go of the reins and let the bean grass trot for a while. The practice was not in vain these days.

"Drive! Drive!" Ju An shook the reins of the horse and clamped the horse's belly, and the bean grass sped up.

Soon, the horse's mane of the bean grass floated up, and at this moment, there seemed to be a whirring sound in the ear, and the bean grass that stepped under it flew with its hooves, hitting the grass with a rapid thud.

"Herod" Bean Grass neighed happily.It seems that it also enjoys such a gallop.

Looking back, he found that old Thomas was also following closely behind him on horseback. Seeing Ju An turning back, Thomas lightly put his hand on the brim of his hat.

Ju An also watched Thomas stroke the brim of his hat.

The two of them galloped across the pasture.There was only the refreshing sound of the wind in my ears, and the roar of old Thomas' driving could be heard from time to time.

When the two horses galloped past the herd, Wynn shouted loudly at Ju An, "BOSS! Bean Grass Perfect!".

After running for a while, Ju An reined in the reins of the horse. At this time, the bean grass was sweating slightly, and his breathing seemed a little heavy.Patted the neck of the bean grass, and then gently stroked.

"Ann, congratulations, your horsemanship is progressing very quickly. Just now, my hand was always on the noose. It seems that you will be able to ride alone without my company." Thomas said with a smile.

"Thank you, Thomas, for giving me so much. If it wasn't for the things you taught me, I would have worn off the skin on my thighs after riding for so long." Looking at Thomas, Ju An said solemnly.

"Thank you for the compliment." Thomas' happy wrinkles were cracked.

Taking a big mouthful of fresh air, looking up to see the white snow on Juwu Mountain, looking up at the blue sky without a trace of clouds, it seems that every pore of the body is jumping up.

"It's so beautiful," Ju An said sincerely.

"Yes, Ann, I have lived here for decades, and I still think the sky in Montana is the most beautiful." Thomas also smiled and said, "How can it be called the land of the sky."

After enjoying the beautiful scenery, Ju An and Thomas rode their horses and walked back.

When he walked to the herd, Wynn was checking a cow that was pregnant with a calf. When he saw Ju An coming over, he said hello and said, "A few cows are expected to give birth next month. I think they should give them to them. They add more nutrition, and they plan to feed more oatmeal these days, these cows are really good, I have basically checked that there are basically no parasites."

Ju An nodded and walked to the cow, touched the cow's ear with the rhubarb plastic sign on it, and said, "Well, do as you say."

He looked up at a group of cows grazing scattered around, and each ear was pinned to a sign the size of a palm, which said Xishuihe Ranch, and then a number.

"I've been busy these days, numbering each cow, it's easier to manage, and the disease can be controlled." Thomas explained that Ju'an was very interested in the brand. "When the cows are all ready, we will give the cows." Branded the Ranch Mark".

This security is clear that in order to prevent cattle from running to other cattle herds, ranchers generally branded cattle with their own marks, especially bulls with a violent personality.With branding, unnecessary disputes can be avoided.

Old Thomas stayed and Wynn continued to check the cow's condition, while Ju An rode back to the stable, took off the saddle and reins on the bean grass and let him go to the horses not far from the stable to graze.

Seeing the bean grass leisurely mixed with the horses and nibbling on the grass, Ju An stroked it twice.At this time, he saw his own snowflake coming over, and gently rubbed Ju An with his head.

After comforting the two guys, he was ready to go back to cook.

It was just at this time that Nancy also came over with her black horse. It was estimated that Nancy had been taking care of the flock of sheep and a few divine beasts this morning.

"Hi! Ann" Nancy greeted Ju An with a smile.

"Hi! Nancy" Ju An also waved to Nancy.

After a period of understanding, Thomas and Wynn, and Nancy Juan have also gotten to know them better.Nancy has grown up on the ranch since she was born, and has never attended any school. Basically, she helped out on the ranch after graduating from high school.

I can't even surf the Internet, and I don't have an email address. I have a boyfriend who is a radio DJ, and Nancy usually goes to see him on Sundays.

Old Thomas is not optimistic about this relationship. In the opinion of Old Cowboy Thomas, not working on the ranch is basically not doing a proper job, and Gu Thomas said that Nancy's boyfriend is still a little handsome, so of course there are more girls around.Fortunately, Nancy seems to love him very much, and the relationship is still stable at present.

Wynn is a shy young man. He is very diligent and always has work to do. In his spare time, he immerses himself in making saddles in his small workshop. The craftsmanship handed down by old Thomas' father, Thomas also did it before. , but in recent years fewer and fewer people buy handmade saddles, so they don't do it.

Nowadays, it is generally a brand-name mechanism saddle, which is much cheaper than a manual saddle. Of course, a manual saddle is much more comfortable in terms of comfort, and the price is more than one-third more expensive than a mechanism saddle. Manual saddles have gradually declined.

When Nancy untied the reins, Ju An walked back with her. At noon, shepherd dogs were usually guarding the cattle and sheep.Everyone came back for dinner.Then bring food to Hutou and the others.

The task of the three guys is, Hutou looks at the sheep, and Suantou and Preserved Dan are in charge of the cattle. According to the masses, the three guys are more reliable and hard-working. Ju An feels that he has not hurt these three comrades in vain.

(End of this chapter)