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A silhouetted cowboy opens the gate to the pasture they will be gathering for the day. Some
of the horses know the routine well, while others are green and need to be coaxed in the
direction they will be traveling. The horses and riders line out in single file formation. They trot
mostly in silence to the back side of the pasture. The foreman calls the cowboys by name as he
drops them off to make the drive.
During the year we have a smaller number of employees taking care of the ranch. But during
our Spring and Fall works we need extra hands to gather our country and work our cattle to be
as efficient as possible. Because of the time-honored ranching traditions that are still in place
at the Wellborn 2R Ranch many area cowboys like to join our crew. These guys are seasonal
help and paid by the day; they are referred to as “day workers” on the ranch.
Some days the line up sounds more like a Who’s-Who of rodeo cowboys and horsemen
showcase than a cow working with Cody Lambert, Ty Murray, Jim Sharp, Ross Coleman, Justin
McBride and Chris Littlefield among the skilled cowboys that have been on the Wellborn 2R
Ranch day working crew.
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