Then and Now

Then. And Now.

When I was teaching first grade, on my classroom wall was this sign:

Mistakes are Wonderful Opportunities to Learn

Last year when we brought Rob and Roy, our six-year old twin Highland steers home from their summer pasture, Ray put them both into the trailer at the same time. When they arrived home and attempted to exit the trailer, Rob had stepped on his halter.

As you can see, trailer deboarding did not go well. Rob and Roy had outgrown the option of riding home in our 16' trailer together.

This year when the boys came home it was one at a time. At over a ton, with horn spans of 68” and 67”, single occupancy was required. After Rob easily exited the trailer into the pasture, Ray went back for Roy, who was eagerly awaiting transport. Never having been apart, Roy jumped into the trailer as light footed as 2200 lbs. can leap and exited without a hitch, eager to be reunited with twin brother Rob.

Back home for the winter, it’s time to get the boys dusted off. Have you done your dusting today?

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