The first few weeks of June are always spent conditioning horses for backcountry riding. Some of the trails we are on have significant elevation changes and when combined with warm temperatures stock can get stressed pretty hard. We did have one horse come up with a lameness issue, but numerous X-rays showed no injury. We’re hoping to have him back in the lineup in another week.

We don’t allow our dogs to accompany us on mtn trails. The risk of an accident with other backcountry users is just to great, so they are locked in the garage when we are gone. Connie gets pretty stressed out doing this and has been asking for a new fence to keep them safe in our backyard.
This will keep them and her happy.

We’ve ridden a few times up the North Fork, a picnic trip up Granite creek, a scenic ride along the middle fork in Glacier Parkand numerous short rides around our mtn to bring the boys into condition for extended backcountry excursions.They are ready for some adventures, but this week it’s snowing and cold in the high country.

With many of the extra chores done on Apgar View Ranch, it’s time to look towards these gorgeous mtns. Soon as the weather clears…..

We’ll be back experiencing these beautiful areas.