Saturday, January 19, 2013

Western Heritage

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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