26/09/2026
Goodbyes after three months are never easy.
Today we said goodbye to Stef after three months of having her here with us. We watched her grow tremendously during that time. She arrived a little reserved and left feeling more like a friend than an intern.
There were plenty of hard learning experiences, a lot of laughs, and . . . as work with horses and livestock tends to go . . . a few wrecks along the way too.
Stef is someone we were not eager to see leave. She is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to work ethic, passion for the horse, and determination to better herself. Whatever she chooses to pursue in life, we know she’ll throw herself into it wholeheartedly and won’t be someone who lets excuses stand in her way.
When Stef arrived, she was already a capable ranch hand with some experience starting c**ts. Over these three months, we watched her confidence and independence grow to the point that she was starting c**ts with very little guidance from us. But what impressed us most was her timing, feel, and ability to problem-solve with horses that needed a little more help. Those are qualities that can take many years to develop, and with Stef, there is a natural ability that simply shines through.
There were so many times we found ourselves quietly cheering from the corner of the arena while watching her work through something with a horse and suddenly have one of those really cool breakthroughs. We said more than once that maybe she was just a reincarnated horseman, but it has genuinely been incredible to watch that natural ability flourish here.
From working and reading cattle, to becoming a quick hand a roping, to learning when to give and when to ask more from a horse, to c**t starting, trimming, and everything in between. We really can’t say enough about how proud we are of the horsewoman she is becoming.
More than anything, though, we’re grateful for the person we got to know along the way.
Wherever Stef chooses to take all of this next, she’ll always have us in her corner.
Safe travels home, Stef. We’re going to miss you. 💚