Grandmama’s Corn Pudding

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair! Happy Halloween 🎃 from the TY Ranch Tangled Crew. #tangled #disney #halloween #cowboy #familycostumes

Oakley, Ty and I were on @drphil’s @meritstreetmedia! We sat down with @fanchonstinger to talk about #RosiesWildRide 🐴 So fun bringing the family along for all these special opportunities! #childrensbook #picturebook #cowboy #rodeo #ranch #agriculture #horse #clydesdale

🐴 It’s true. I couldn’t believe it. I was researching Clydesdale facts for the last page of ”Rosie’s Wild Ride” when I read this. The Clydesdale population has been declining for nearly 80 years. In the early 1900s, there were over 140,000 Clydesdales in the United States, but today there are fewer than 1,000. Globally, there are an estimated 5,000 Clydesdales Their robust build and unwavering strength made them an indispensable asset during times of agricultural revolution. By 1975, Clydesdales faced a critical threat of extinction due to the decline in their demand for farm work and transportation. The rise of machinery and automobiles rendered them obsolete, risking their existence. The breed experienced a a slight increase in numbers in the 1990s, primarily due to its adaptation into various roles such as show horses, companions, and even therapy animals. This diversification helped revive interest in Clydesdales and prevented their extinction. We sure love our Rosie and it’s so fun to see kids fall in love with her too. #clydesdale #horse #ranch #cowboy #kidlit #picturebook #drafthorse

Get ready for the NFR with @hyerboots ! For Hyer Days I have a 50$ off each pair of boots code for you: Paige-HD24. Hurry! It is only good though 10/31/24! These are the most comfortable boots right out of the box I’ve ever put on. They are high quality & built to last. In 1875 a cowboy entered C.H. Hyer’s cobbler shop in Olathe, Kansas. The cowboy requested custom boots for cattle driving, leading C.H. Hyer to create the first “Cowboy Boot.” 🤠

I was shocked when I saw this beautifully, funky bed and breakfast in @visitmarathontexas, gateway to Big Bend. ✨ The host & vibes were amazing and the breakfast and homemade cakes were absolutely delicious!! How cool is this place?! #evesgardenbnb #texas #visitwesttexas

🌵 What started as an adventure into Boquillas, MX for our annual donkey ride ended when the US customs agent told us Oakley’s passport was expired. Oops! So we decided to hike to the @bigbendnps Historic Hot Springs. We had soo much fun!! Rosy and her family were cooking tamales and tacos over a live fire and the riverbank on the Mexico side of the Rio Grande! I love the history here and it really feels like you go back in time in a western movie. I can’t imagine the hardships of living in such a rugged, desolate place. We soaked in the hot spring then swam in the Rio Grande. It’s just such a special, unique place in our country! @visitbigbend #bigbend #adventure #texas

Two years ago I ran the full Marathon 2 Marathon, last year the 1/2 and this year the 10k. I dropped down from the 1/2 a few months ago because I wasn’t training to run. I kind of got burnt out after the marathon and then gave it my all leading up to the 1/2 and then I just didn’t feel like running anymore. The training periods are so intense and when I commit to something I give it 100%. I started lifting weights and riding my peloton. This summer I started running a bit with Pete in Colorado but when we got back to Texas, it was stressing me out to think about trying to train while being a mama, wife and launching my book! So I dropped to the 10k and told myself I’d just run in for fun (which I knew I’d still try to race it haha)! I kept up with my weights, peloton and then got in a run here and there when I could. I had no idea what shape I’d be in when I lined up this morning. I’d done no speed work in a year. The warm up felt hard at a jog. But there is something that does off in me when the whistle blows and I started my run looked down and I was running a 6:43 minute mile. I had to slow myself down. I felt great! The first two miles I felt just great and then climbed the 1 mile hill. That took it out of my legs and I had a small side stitch. I kept going and picked my pace back up through the rolling hills. The last mile was mostly downhill and I felt strong again even though my legs were tired! I loved having Ty, Kase and Oakley follow along on the course as I ran. I also loved not having to carry water and fuel like in the longer distances. This was so fun and I didn’t need a nap afterwards. I came in 1st female and 2nd place overall finishing in 48.41. I haven’t ran that fast since last year so I’m so proud of my body and mind for finding it in me! Love this race and the amazing volunteers and the most beautiful desert country! The sunrises and sunsets are magical!! #running #marathontx #desert #texas #marathon2marathon

Yesterday was shipping day on the ranch. Our calves were loaded up to go to a yearling operation where they will continue to grow until they are harvested. Oakley had a lot of questions about why the calves were leaving. We had to talk about where our meat comes from. I didn’t sugar coat it. She loves animals as much as I do and yet has a grasp on the circle of life and the food chain. Living on the ranch is like a National Geographic show almost daily. Gosh, what was such a common way of life only a few generations ago where kids were raised living off the land, is now something we have to actively seek out opportunities to teach them those same concepts. We raise her to be compassionate to animals, to love them, to respect their lives while also understanding they are a part of the food chain. #agriculture #farm #ranch #cattle #cowboy

🤠 I found this article online and thought Tiffany did a great job explaining shipping day! 🐮 Shipping calves is the accumulation of the last year’s work. Over the last year ranchers have experienced sleepless nights, stressful situations, sickness, death, the miracle of life, moments of triumphs, and close calls. They have felt every emotion possible. They have done research. They have spent time caring for, feeding, and doctoring these calves. They have called family, friends, and neighbors to help gather and move the cattle. Bulls have been carefully selected. A lot of thought and effort has gone into what all depends on shipping the calves. Shipping calves is the one big payday of the year for the ranch. Most people get paid biweekly or monthly. Ranchers have to make one check last all year. To quote a Trinity Seely song, “Just trying hard to spread it thin, so we can do it all again and hoping that the rains come this time.” Some ranchers sell their calves to a buyer who is a representative for a cattle buying company. Which means they already know how much they are getting for their calves per pound. The deal has been made with terms and conditions. Some ranchers sell at a live auction in a sale barn or on a live video feed. This means they have no guarantee on how much their calves will sell for and no set weight that they all need to be. Shipping day is a good day to look your herd over to see if there are any old cows that need culled or need doctored. The winter is coming and the last thing you want is an old cow that can’t make it through the cold months without suffering. Believe it or not, cowboys care about their cows. - Tiffany Schwenke “Cavvy Savvy” #cattle #ranching #horses #cowboy