Two great-aunts homesteaded. One of the families continued to raise horses for the military until into the 1930’s.
Even modern ranchers realize a pick-up truck doesn’t go everywhere.

Found this sculpture in Castle Rock, CO intriguing. I can imagine the cluster of stray cattle hiding out at the base of the hill. Hope he finds them and gets them back to the corral before nightfall.
Sometimes a person needs to take a break and get rid of that stone in the book — whether riding or walking.
Your post is fabulous