Hi, I'm Erin, A woman who keeps two torches and a branding iron in the fire at all times! Join me in my adventures in life as I try to wrangle my two enthusiastic children, all my many horses, a brahma calf or ten, a whole pack of dogs and a man who is truly a western original!
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
April 16, 2018
I decided to put together a Mother’s Day Gift Guide this year, not so much to get you to shop, (all though that would be fantastic!) but more to highlight these wonderful women that work hard, love their family and are part of my amazing tribe!
I am so excited for you to meet these ladies! You are going to adore them!
Jessica Capp-
Jessie is my cousin and I spent so many holidays in South Dakota as a kid celebrating with Jessie and her family. She is an amazing mother, is totally fearless and loves her family! She knows how to love life! Check her out!
Howdy, my name is Jessica, you can call me “Jessie” everyone else does. I am a busy mom of 2 Boys, Lane age 11 and Jerin “Shorty” age 8. I live near Faith, South Dakota on a ranch with my fiancé Terry. We raise black Angus beef cattle.
I enjoy gardening and the ranch lifestyle. I have three milk cows, chickens, two dogs and many barn cats as well as one rabbit to add to our many horses and cattle. For fun we drive a team of horses on wagon trains.
I love doTerra essential oils and how they can be life changing. You can find more information on Facebook at I’ve got an oil for that. You can also go to www.mydoterra.com/jessicacapp
I also do leather work, western accessories, and decor. If you have an idea, I will try to make it a reality. From custom gifts, jewelry, purses, chincs and tack. Or you may just need a favorite item repaired, I do that too.
Thank you and I look forward to helping you in the future.
Dusdee Shepperson
I met Dusdee at our local rodeos and have come to adore and respect her for her hardworking attitude, caring nature and willingness to help others. She is super tough! And can Cowgirl up! She loves her family and her animals and is just a person you want to hang out with and get to know better.
Hi, my name is Dusdee Shepperson. I am a cowboys wife of 18 years and mother of one wild little 4 year old cowboy! I enjoy raising and training barrel racing horses, who go to the big cowboy to be roped on at times also. I live in Riverton, Wyoming when I am not traveling to races and rodeos.
I have been doing therapy on horses for almost 18 years. I also help people and small animals. I started out just doing basic rehab and then bought a photonic torch, moved to a cold laser, then went to training for Electro-Acuscope and Myopulse therapy. I learned to work on horses first and then went to several classes to learn to help people. I helped re-write the human therapy book to horses and trained several equine classes with one of my friends who started me in the acuscope world. I have continued on, always seeking to have the latest and greatest technology to keep our athletes at top level and bring them back when their prognosis is grim.
I am incredibly passionate about helping horses and their people too. I use every product that I represent and believe in them 100%. I am a distributor for Theraplate, Flexineb, Draw It Out, Equipulmin, True Colloidal Silver, Plantacea CBD, Flair Strips, BRL Equine, and am currently looking into a Pemf/Massage/Red Light system to add to my endeavors. I sometimes set up a booth at barrel races. I am actually kind of shy unless you ask me about my therapy or products, then I am hard to get to be quiet.
You can also keep up with me on my facebook page, The Electric Horse & Rider. I do have a website, www.lostwellsstables.com but I am a little slow on updating it.
Erika Babbit-Rogers
I met Erika at the State Famers Market Convention where she encouraged my daughter to give s speech in front of LOTS of people! She is such a positive, optimistic woman who is creative and hard working!
I introduce you to the Wyoming Worm Wrangler! You’re going to enjoy getting to know her.
Hi, I'm Erika, a born and raised Wyoming girl. Animals and our great outdoors are my passion. My love of horses and fiber art is at the top. Having lost horses I have loved made me learn the art of horse hair hitching and braiding. I can make many items from horse hair such as bracelets, key fobs, belts, hatbands. Let your imagination be your guide. I enjoy making a piece of art that will keep a loved horse with you always.
I also raise earthworms. I compost lots of kitchen waste into worm casting that helps our poor Wyo soils. And I sell bait as well.
You can get in touch via my email wyowormwrangler@yahoo.com, phone 307-760-6171 or text 307-399-7431. Or check out my Facebook page at Wyoming Worm Wrangler. Hope to hear from you soon!
Patricia Malliot
Patty and her husband Frank have one of my past puppies, that’s how I met her. She is a bubbly woman who can make you smile by just showing up. I love running into her and her husband at the grocery store or cafe. They are so fun to talk with and just love their family and life.
She is also a GREAT insurance agent, (I know from experience!)
I have 5 children & 10 grandchildren. I like camping, fishing, gardening, crocheting & reading.
I am an independent supplemental Ins agent. I write for Aflac, which helps to replace your paycheck , if you are unable to work due illness or injury. If your employer opens an account, you get 30%_50% discount, per month on premiums. I also write for 8 different companies, to help seniors turning 65, get med-gap and drug plans.
I can be reached @ 307-664-2398 or tinka4u@yahoo.com
If you want to be listed here on my Mother’s Day post shoot me a message and I will be glad to include you!
Thank you fo stopping by! Next update will be Dalmatian puppies and I will introduce you to my newest dishwasher! See you soon!
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National Nap Day
March 13, 2018
Look how these beautiful puppies are growing!
They will be ready to go to their new homes this weekend!
So I wanted to take them out for “action” shots for their last photoshoot before they went to their new homes. Akeela loved getting out and exploring.
Finn loved seeing the new sites!
There were weeds to chew on. Finley really got after them!
And kittens to bother. Atryu and Saber decided the cats needed harassing.
But pretty soon the sun started warming us up. Akeela sat next to my feet.
You can practically see Finely melting into my leg.
Puppies went from chasing cats, to getting close to me. Atreyu can say love with his eyes.
Saber is getting sleepy.
Puppies started crawling up on my lap! Ares stays as close to me as possible!
Everyone just got snugglier, and snugglier.
Trying to all get on my lap at the same time.
Till I had everyone asleep in my lap! Lined up like little sleepy ducks!
Except for Jamie, because he is sort of independent like that.
But I got a couple nice photos for you to enjoy!
And I had a blast playing with these little fellas! Later I found out it was National Nap Day. So I guess it all works out in the end.
Be sure to check out my available puppies page. I have just a couple that still are looking for their homes!
Thank you so much for swinging by the barnyard and playing with puppies with me. Come back soon!
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Summer Fun
February 19, 2018
It is cold and snowy here. Sort of miserable really.
And the real bummer is that when you have livestock, the less you WANT to be outside, the more you NEED to be outside. Darn it.
This weather makes everyone grumpy! Including Tooth Fairy!
School was even delayed for a couple hours this morning. And the worst weather is yet to hit tonight. Brrrrr!
So I thought some summer pictures might cheer me/us up a bit? This was from July 2017 at Boysen Reservoir.
The reservoir and camp ground was pretty flooded from all the snow we got last winter. (I wonder what it will be like this year?)
We met dad and Jared down there and it was warm, but there was a storm rolling in.
Right just now, I can’t imagine being outside with a tank top on and feeling warm, especially with clouds and wind and a storm.
But clearly it was possible. And we had just enough time to enjoy the tubing before we got blown off the lake.
Those were good times, but right now I feel like doing what Angus is doing… Hibernating in my food bowl.
I just updated my puppy pictures today. There are some cuties! Check them out at my available puppies page.
Thank you so much for stopping by today. Please stay warm and be careful on icy roads! Come back soon!
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Seed bead earrings
February 16, 2018 - Happy Birthday Mom!
Winter gets loooong around here. And it gets dark and cold early in the evening. And Netflix becomes a trusted companion. But…. I hate just sitting. So I introduced myself to a new hobby.
Check out the earrings I made!
It is a little tedious, and I am quite slow… but I do love how they turn out. I call these ones Spring Blossom.
People have been asking me about them, so I decided just to do a blog post. These are called Cool Waters.
Colors Addie chose, Winter Skies.
A pair I made for a friend, I didn’t get great pics of because I was in such a hurry to get them to her. Royal Plumage.
My Valentine’s Day bling, Fire and Ice.
Colors my sister picked out, Evergreen Forest.
And a new pattern I tried last night, Autumn Bouquet.
Since people are asking, I will sell them. These two patterns will be $20/pair. I can make them to order or you can pick out a pair already made. As I said before, I am really slow… but they are tons of fun!
Thank you so much for stopping by. While you are here be sure to check out my available puppies! Come back soon!
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Luck of the Irish Puppies!
2-14-18
Puppies! Hey everyone check out my new puppies! Please keep in mind this blog post was created February 14, 2018. To see the most up-to-date list of available Toy and Mini Aussie pups please visit my available puppies page. In the mean time, enjoy looking at these cuties!
The first litter of 2018 was a Oaky x Skye litter born on 1-5-18 that will be ready March 2. This is a bouncing bunch of boys! They are absolutely personable and adorable. Both Skye and Oaky are toy sized dogs and I expect these boys to stay under 14" and be around 10lbs when full grown. Their father Oakie came from a well-known breeder in Oklahoma and Skye is one I raised. She is my shadow and is totally devoted to me. She has a great working instinct and a wonderful recall. She may be one of the best looking black tri dogs I have ever met.
Jamie- Black tri male out of Skye's litter. He is the smallest of the litter and has the cutest little head! Full white collar and brown eyes. Tons of personality! $950 pet price. $1,500 with full breeding rights.
Angus - Black tri male from Skye's litter. This guy is the life of the party! He can't even get through his photo shoot without sending a high five! Both eyes look like they will have blue in them. $750 pet price.
Ian- Blue merle male from Skye's litter. He has beautiful blue eyes and loves to snuggle! He has a very flashy merle pattern and will be someone's best friend. $950 pet price. $2,500 with full breeding rights.
Fergus- Black tri male from Skye's litter. He has that fabulous full white collar and a striking blue eye. Marked perfectly and very aware of just how special he is. $950 pet price. $2,500 with full breeding rights.
Jack and Rainy had a lovely litter on January 19. These pups will be ready March 16. The colors are fabulous in this litter! Jack is 14" and about 20lbs. Rainy is 15.5" and about 25lbs. These two have had several litters in the past and we've always loved how the pups turn out. There tends to be a lot of variety in size with this cross. Some pups staying VERY little (13" and under) while other pups grow to be 16" tall, and of course all sizes between.
Liam - Black tri male with one a beautiful blue eye out of Rainey's litter. He looks like he will be around the 15" mark for height as well. $750 pet price. $2,300 with full breeding rights.
Shamus - Blue merle male out of Rainey's litter. He is very uniquely marked with some dilute spots. He is one of the smaller ones of the litter, maybe closer to 14". $950 pet price.
Sold -Atreyu was Patrick- Black tri male out of Rainey's litter. This guys is one of the bigger pups and he is such a sleepy head, I couldn't even get him to stay awake for the photo shoot. I think he will look a lot like his dad!
Sold - was Kiara now Cece - Blue merle female out of Rainey's litter. She is a little bit of a thing, two blue eyes, and great merle pattern.
Sold - was Riona now Akeela - Blue merle female out of Rainey's. She reminds me of her mother a lot, in looks, but she is one of the smaller pups of the litter.
Sold - was Jenny now Finley - blue merle female out of Rainey's litter. Perfectly marked, two blue yes and looks to be on the smaller size.
Sold! Aries - was Brionna - Blue merle out of Rainey's litter. She is amazing! Tons of beautiful copper, full white collar and two blue eyes! This dog will stop traffic! She is the biggest female of the litter and I expect her to be closer to the 15" height.
Thank you for stopping by! I’ll be posting more puppy pictures as the time goes on! Stop back soon!
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Myth Busters Barnyard Style
February 9, 2018
Has anyone seen posts like this on Facebook? I have seen tons, and been tagged in them and messaged them… and everything. I just kept thinking… that can’t possibly work, this has got to be a myth or non-urban legend? Right? So you know me, I had to try it.
(BTW, this was the one messaged to me, I am not sure who to give credit to, if its yours and want credit let me know I will be happy to give it to you. If its yours and don’t want credit, I’ll be happy to use a different image instead.)
So, I started with a water bottle, filled it 1/3 the way full of salt (I used table salt, iodized I think.) Filled the bottle the rest of the way full of warm water and gave it a good shaking and put the lid on tight.
And if you’re following facebook you may have seen the Aquafina video that has gone viral as well. So I should have double not freezing super powers.
That evening I tossed the bottle in the tank while I was watering the cows and Tooth Fairy. This was January 18. The high for the day was 36, the low was 14. So in Wyoming, thats a pretty, balmy, nice winter day.
I don’t know what I expected. Certainly not the whole ice cube melted in the tank, but maybe, just maybe a dent under the water bottle? That would be encouraging.
January 19, 2018. The high was 37, the low was 27. Even nicer weather, but no dent, no puddle, no indication that this little trick has done anything.
January 20, high 37, low 26, no difference what-so-ever.
The black cow thinks I’m ridiculous. And yes, I probably am.
So while I was filling my water tank, the hose left a little hole in the ice, so I stuck the bottle in the hole. I figured that would test the ice melting capabilities.
(Then Aiden came by and said, “Mom, you dropped your bottle in the water tank.”
No, hun, I did it on purpose. So he put the bottle back in the hole, but upside down, of course.)
January 21, high 32, low 14. The ice is frozen straight up to the water bottle.
January 29, high 37, low 21. Frozen.
February 2, high 38, low 21.
February 5, high 20, low 11.
February 8, high 42, low 9.
Ok, so I may have done something wrong, but in the words of Jamie and Adam, “This myth is busted.” In my book at least.
Thank you for stopping by the Barnyard, my dog Skye will be the mother of the next litter of toy aussies I will be announcing. Please join my email list if you want to be among the first to know about these cuties! Check out the available puppies page.
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Sled dogs and bucking horses
February 5, 2018
Last Friday the sun came out and warmed us up a bit. It got up to like 38 degrees! So Aiden and I decided to take his dog Miko out for a sled pull.
I have trained ponies to pull carts, and I have trained dogs to do a couple things, but I haven’t ever trained a sled dog… till now.
My training method involved me hooking up the dog to the sled, then leading him out of the explorer while we took off across the pasture with Aiden driving. But the dog won’t run unless the door is open and I am hanging out yelling lots of encouragement.
Imagine if you will… Aiden driving. Me, hanging out of the open explorer door yelling, “Good dog, c’mon boy! Faster Aiden! Good dog Miko! A Bit slower Aiden, no faster than that! No not that fast! Aiden… Miko!”
All while holding on for dear life! That is my sled dog training method. I bet there are more effective ways.
But we all stayed alive. And had fun. And Miko did great with just the sled. Then we added 40lbs of dog food and he even pulled that for a while. Till he got tired. Then he just quit. Sat down and smiled.
But it gave me a great opportunity to take some photos. Aiden’s horse Dime even came up to get in some of the pictures.
I think this is one of my all-time favorite photos! It will be going on the wall! And BTW, I think my pasture is one of the only places you will see sled dogs and bucking horses together.
And just in case you were wondering how Aiden’s dog felt about sharing his attention with Dime… here you go.
This little gal is out of a Riggin x Riley male and a Holly x Porter female. Her name is Dottie and we are just loving her. Trying to decide if we will keep her in our breeding program to find her a loving home.
I will be announcing a Skye x Oakie litter and a Rainy x Jack litter here shortly.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Come back soon!
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Happy Birthday Dahlia
January 12, 2018
It was my niece, Dahlia’s birthday this last weekend. We were able to celebrate her birthday with not just one party, but two! That is how extra Dahlia is. Dahlia loves unicorns.
Dahlia likes her big brother Dallon. And she loves unicorns!
Dahlia turned FIVE this year! She is learning to read and write and likes taking dance class. And she loves unicorns!
Dahlia likes anything girlie from princesses to jewelry. But she loves unicorns!
What do you think Dahlia wished for this year. (Just a hint: she loves unicorns!)
Thank you so much Cammy for making her this princess-worthy unicorn cake!
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Update - I think Ruby has found her home! Ruby is my last available puppy! She is ready for her new home. Next puppies will be announced around the first of March.
Thank you so much for joining us here at the barnyard! Come back soon, we’ll leave the light on for ya!
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Getting moved in
January 11, 2018
As some of you may know, I bought a piece of land last fall. This year I was able to start improvements on it.
First, of course where corrals.
My whole family came up for a day of moving panels, digging holes and making pens.
And trust me, I have the best fencing crew around!
Getting a home site set up was the obvious next challenge. Dad did most all the work himself, with me helping as much as I could. I sure learned a lot! One of the biggest projects was the waterline. I had a tap put in early in the summer, but we needed to dig a line to the house. (Thank you so much dad!)
The little trailer I bought was only about 2 miles away… but it was still a challenge to move it. There were a lot of hard corners to make and a few ditches to cross. (Thank you Jim and Kris Halleen for all your help!)
Luckily I had Roy Watson of Git ‘R Done Transport helping me. He was patient and just rolled with the flow on this tedious project. I couldn’t have asked for better help and I highly recommend him. (406-861-6573 if you need him.)
After the house was in, I had Ty Sammons and Sammons Excavation put in the septic tank. They had it installed in no time and where super helpful!
Dad put in the electric line. With a little help form Todd, Ron and Bill, Thank you guys!
November 27, 2017 we had electricity in the house!
Around December 1, 2017 we got a brand new propane tank and once we had heat, dad and Aiden connected the waterline to the house and we were no longer camping. Yay! Thank goodness the weather held for as long as it did this fall!
There were a lot of long days, and dirty jeans!
And more than a few scraped fingers.
But it is so great to have my house, sitting on my land, just the way I want it. There is still a lot of work to do, I sure am thankful to everyone that helped me get this far and I can’t wait to start the yard and garden and orchard this spring!
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Tooth Fairy for Halloween
It started in 2013 with this little Halloween Project! I just had to do it! With a name like Diablo, he has to dress up! (He sure looked cool in the pasture!)
Pumpkin was next, for obvious reasons.
And Elvis got to join in the Halloween fun with Spidey the spotty dog.
We even had some goat action going on...
This kid went to school that year.
We knew we wanted to dress up Tooth Fairy this year, remember him from here and here, here, and here. (Click on the link to see past blog posts.)
Watch him buck, video click here https://www.facebook.com/DickGiffordRodeo/videos/10155277373113630/
We knew we wanted to dress him up, but it took the LONGEST time to think of what he should dress up as.
A fireman, a devil… a…
Tooth Fairy! Duh!
BTW, we named him when Aiden was 6 years old, Aiden had lost about three teeth the week we where thinking his name and the Tooth Fairy was a hot topic just then. I liked the irony of the name, and my big bull got a pretty name.
So Addie and I gathered supplies!
There are a few things you just don’t expect to find near the stripping chute at the rodeo grounds…
Unless you are hanging out with me and Addie! Then it all makes sense!
And Tooth Fairy got all prettied up!
He has his TuTu, wings and wand, and a large amount of glitter!
He’s ready to go Trick-or-Treating!
Or take some Teeth!
Maybe I will find a dollar under my pillow tonight?
Thank you for joining us here at the barnyard, we have been super busy trying to get the house on the property before the snow flies! We have lucked out and have had great weather but the clock is ticking! I am behind on correspondence, but I will get caught up!
Come back soon! Happy Halloween!
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