Bonds Ranch
Burgers, Steaks, Roast Beef.
Boots, Spurs, Cowboy Hats.
All things that were a part of this day.
I was thankful for the opportunity from Pete Bonds to allow me to come and be a part of the Spring Branding.
Mr. Pete is an amazing rancher and has had a large impact on the cattle of the Fort Worth area.
"The 60-year-old cattleman, based in Saginaw at the western edge of Fort Worth, is active in all segments of the live cattle industry. Bonds runs cattle as far south as Veracruz, Mexico, and as far north as Alberta, Canada — and pretty much everywhere between, including in 26 Texas counties." - The Cattle Man Magazine
My brother has worked for the Bonds Ranch for Four years now and has become quite the cowboy in my eyes. We grew up showing cutting horses which is quite a different lifestyle from ranching.
I know this is what he was intended to do.
Those who do what they love never work a day in their life.
I can vouch for that : )
Here is a little insight to the branding. It is a FAMILY affair
Missy Bonds
(Pete's eldest daughter)
Missy and Shaun discussing the plan of action
Lindon Hill
Missy Bonds
Pete Bonds
Shaun Strickland
Lindon draggin' a calf in
The Bonds Brand
Colby Hunt
Smirking and stretching a calf
Ranch Hands
Pete Bonds
Pete pulling one in and Colby getting ready to flank
Shaun setting through the smoke
Bill McElroy
It's all serious business here at the ranch
Bill with his son.
Nothing is better than getting to work with dad
Pete flashing a smile while talking with a few of the boys
Oscar Trejos
The Bonds Brand
Ranching the one thing that doesn't change with the times
Johnny and Shaun
Such a great memory having Father and Son, with Mr. Pete branding the calf
Riley Harvie
in from Canada for the Branding
Never a dull moment.
Jeff Hicks
I hope that y'all have enjoyed this set of pictures.
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