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A Blue Eyed Dog Thing...

4/10/2021

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"... one of the most dangerous things I know, has blue eyes and a heartbeat"-Unknown 
Allie from 10-Bar Y Ranch and her blue eyes
Our beautiful aussie Allie

Meet Our Blue Eyed Girls 

Allie, Blu, and Cassie all have a special place on the ranch and share a common trait, blue eyes. Allie was purchased two years ago as an addition to the Aussie breeding program, and has the sweetest most loyal heart. Allie is one of the best babysitters and has the biggest heart shown through her two piercing blue eyes. Allie is considered a “BET.” 
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Blu, was one of the original breeding bitches of the ranch and comes from a kernel based out of Arizona with great herding instinct. Blu loves to be on the go and have something to do. Blu is the hardest worker and when she looks up with her bright blue eyes you can’t help but fall in love. 

Cassie is one of the new girls on the block with one amber eye and one baby blue. Cassie is a 10-Bar-Y ranch bred through and through out of our foundation bitch, Jadis by our foundation stud, Spur. Cassie is a pleaser, with great conformation and a bright future with success. 

Cassie with her double eyes
10-Bar-Y Castin' Kisses "Cassie"

Blue Eyes Background

Having blue eyed Aussies in both the merle and tri colors has sparked our interest in learning more about the blue eyed gene. In recent years the popularity of dogs with blue eyes has increased dramatically. Blue eyes among Australian Shepherds is not a new concept, in fact there is a Native American legend that refers to the breed of Aussies with blue eyes as the “Ghost Eye Dog” and thought them to be sacred. 
Other breeds outside the Aussie breed have also been known to have blue eyes in either both eyes or in at least one. The most popular of these breeds being the Siberian Husky with the Australian Shepherd in second. So what is the reason for this Blue Eyed gene?
Close up of Blu's eyes
10-Bar-Y Hardts Blu Thunder "Blu"

Blue Eyed Gene

For years many people have thought that blue eyes in dogs is a sure sign of blindness, however blue eyes are not. Blue eyes in dogs have three ways they are most commonly seen or portrayed. The first is the merle gene which we see in Blu and Cassie. The Second is a genetic and rare blue eye gene present in some breeds like the Australian Shepherd and the Siberian Husky, which is what Allie has. The last reason we see blue eyes is a lack of pigment in the dog’s eye. There is also a possibility for an albino dog to have blue eyes but is a much rarer occurrence. ​
Allie looking into the sunset with her blue dog eye
Jackie Aussies Allie "Allie"

Blue Eyed Tri (BET)

“BET” stands for Blue Eyed Tri, which is what our female Allie is. In 2018 Paw Print Genetics released a statement regarding BET Lined Aussies. In a concentrated testing effort, Paw Print was looked into 38 different BET dogs to see if their blue eyes had the same mutation as a merle colored dog. They found that it depended on the dog, some had a merle gene and in fact others had their own gene. Siberian Huskies are some of the only dogs known to have blue eyes without a merle mutation, so this study opened up some new possibilities. Faithwalk Aussies did a post about the BET lines fad, one of the most important things, in my opinion, touched on was to do your research and look at the overall dog, not just the blue eye. We love our blue eyed dogs and hope this information was helpful. 
Dual eyed puppy
Past Merle puppy with the amber and blue eyes
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Ranch Rooster Gone Rogue

4/2/2021

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Sometimes it takes a painful experience for us to change our ways, and in that moment God is giving us an awakening- Kyle Idleman 
Rooster Picture from Canva.com
The animal known as a "Rooster"

Table Conversation 

Family Dinners are a big deal among the 10-Bar-Y Family. With so many members it is a rare treat to have everyone from the youngest to the oldest present. For years the best stories and updates have come from around the dinner table. Stories from the ranch, whatever sporting events or activities have happened that week and of course an update from what you learned on Sunday. Sunday dinners growing up were the most memorable. They were a time when the best stories and memories made their debut and some retold for new listeners. One of the most famous stories retold around the dinner table, is the time the ranch rooster went rogue on an unsuspecting family member. 
Family on a Sunday
Casual Sunday Outing with the Family

Lou and the Rooster

Lou is the second oldest child of the 10-Bar-Y Family. For the last 15 years or so her famous rooster story makes it's round in the family dinner conversations. Currently, Lou is living in South Carolina teaching people about Jesus Christ full time. To accurately tell this story we asked if she would help us, and include some of the lessons this experience taught her. 

When Lou was in about 2nd grade or so, it was her task around the ranch to care for the chickens. At the time we had close to 40 hens and two big roosters. One of the roosters would chase after you if you didn't collect the eggs fast enough, but he always seemed to be more bluff than anything else. This particular rooster was sort of a pet for little Lou, and she was convinced it was her best friend. You see our journey to chickens wasn't like most folks, our journey started with two baby chicks. 
https://the-chicken-chick.com/my-favorite-photos-of-baby-chicks/
Baby Chicks similar to our first two

Started in a Classroom

When I (Lou) was in 2nd grade my class hatched baby chicks. I was so excited! At the end of our experiment my teacher started giving the chicks away. Many kids couldn't take one home, because they lived in the city. So imagine my delight when I got to take home 2 adorable little chickens. The one was yellow and the other one was black. Well 10-Bar Mama decided we couldn't have just 2 chickens and not long after that we had close to 40. At first I loved spending time with the chickens but as they got older the fun kind of wore off for my 8 year old self. My black chicken would always be my favorite, however he had turned into a beautiful rooster with a multicolored tail. I was convinced that he was truly my best friend. 

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Multi-colored tail

The Morning Friends became Enemies

One morning, I don't remember the time of year or even the events that happened, but I got in trouble. As part of my punishment, I was given the assignment of feeding the chickens before school. I was a very stubborn child and I decided I would not feed the chickens if I didn't want to. I mopped and prodded around all morning. Finally it was time to leave for school and I had still not fed the chickens. Now by this point everyone was getting frustrated with me, and rightly so, I mean it was me who was making them late. My dad nicely reminded me, that no one was going anywhere until I fed those dang chickens!

My dad kindly walked me out to the chicken coop, where I sat on a hay bale and defiantly looked at him. I knew my siblings were watching at the window and I was not going to give them the satisfaction of seeing me give in. Daddy 10-Bar  called for me to stand up and feed the chickens but that only aggravated me more, so I kept on sitting in the coop. I continued to sulk there, and Daddy 10-Bar continued to wait. 
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Grain bucket and some alfalfa hay

Surprise Encounter

 Suddenly, out of nowhere, something interrupted my sulking thoughts. I was attacked! My dear rooster had jumped atop my head and began pecking me vigorously. I'm sure I looked a sight, as I sat there for a minute before a pure adrenaline rush took over. I stood up and has quickly as I could began waving my arms. Every time I reached up to push that pesky rooster off, he would reach over and peck my hand! 

So there I was running around the whole yard, screaming and waving my arms with a rooster on my head. It took everyone a minute to stop laughing before they rushed over to help me. To be honest I don't remember the rest of that day. I do remember my dad's workers received a bonus that month... they said he was delicious! You can bet for the next couple months if there was a way to get out of feeding those chickens, I took it after that. 
https://thisnzlife.co.nz/how-to-deal-with-and-prevent-an-aggressive-rooster/
Rooster preparing for attack

Lessons By a Rooster

For many years after this experience my pride and stubbornness would flare up and I would again become defiant. However, as time went on I would remember I realized there were some important lessons to be learned from the rooster. 

1: We often bring challenges on ourselves by playing the victim. If I hadn't let my pride get in the way I could have avoided that particular outcome.
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2. Sometimes we need to stop being a sissy, pick up our petticoats and get over it. A lot of crappy work needs to be done in life and we'll all have to do some of it. 

3: Do what mama and Pops ask, they wont change their minds just cause ya pout. 

4. Never trust a rooster. Y'all may disagree but I'm sticking with this one! 

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Lou with her Puppy 2019

Lou's Closing 

We don't always see the big picture. God has given us the Holy Spirit as a guide for our lives, but oftentimes we, like that little girl, refuse to listen. We think we know best and often ignore the gentle pleadings of the Spirit warning us of danger. 
Pride, anger, stubbornness, all of these bring about pain. They are a poison in our lives, but if we can learn and become a little bit better every day we will become happier. I have come a long way from that time but I will always be grateful for the lessons I learned that day. I am happier now then I would be if I had stayed that angry, defensive girl. 
Thanks Dad for loving me enough to teach me, it may have taken a few years but I'm better for it.
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A Jr High Rodeo Checklist

3/26/2021

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"Luck to me is lots of determination, hard work, faith in myself and in God"- Lane Frost 
Marj with her 1st place rodeo buckle
Marj after winning the Winter Series Rodeo 1st place intermediate barrels

Rodeo Ready?

Growing up in a family where multiple people are headed to a rodeo of some sort can be kind of hectic. What's even more crazy is when your siblings all age out and you are left to your first rodeo season alone! This year, Marjorie found herself attending Jr High rodeos alone, since her older brother moved on. Marjorie has had a lot of changes happen this last year. In the early fall her trusted barrel and pole horse, "Dunit", pulled a muscle and needed to be layed off for a couple of months. Thankfully, Liza, allowed her to borrow her horse "Sophera", as she was focusing more on her up and coming horse "Jetta". Marjorie was hesitant at first but has since clicked well with "Sophera" and won the Diamond Fork Winter Series Rodeo, taking first place in intermediate barrels. 

Being the only one competing means it is up to you to make sure the trailer is packed with all your gear, food, extra clothes and any equipment you might need. Once at the rodeo there is a lot to be done to make sure you are rodeo ready. This weekend as Marjorie was getting everything ready to compete she  walked us through her event ready checklist at her Jr High Rodeo in Hurricane, Utah.

Brush Horses 

waiting to brush horses
Waiting her turn for a brush
Before anything else it is important to make sure you have brushed off your horses. Brushing off your horses prevents sticker weeds, hay or dirt from rubbing on the saddle pad and creating annoyance. Imagine if you never brushed through your hair, the dirt would probably rub and cause you to itch. Grooming your horse is a curtesy. 

Pick out Your Horses Hooves

cleaning horses feet
Learning to pick out Halley's hoof
Just like grooming/brushing your horse prevents itching and horses, so does checking their feet. A horses hooves are their lifeline, because they literally can't function without them. Especially when you're getting ready to compete you want to make sure your horses feet are clean of rocks and hard packed dirt so there isn't any discomfort. This is very important for rodeos as you want your horse to do their best and avoid discomfort. If you've never picked out a horses foot before, here is a great place to learn how. 

Saddle Up

saddling the horse
Heber Saddling up Too Fame for a practice barrel run
After we have inspected the horse and gotten them groomed. It's time for the blanket and saddle. We use a separate blanket/pad when competing that is only for rodeos so it stays nice and clean. 

Briddle and Boot Up

putting on the horse boots
Putting Sophera's boots on before the run
After we have the saddle on and ready to go, it's time to get the headstall and boots on. We ride "Sophera" in a Myler bit to stiffen her up just a little because she is super bendy, but we also like to use a Sherri Cervi bit. Due to the fact that the horse is going to be performing, proper protection for their legs is needed. We use the professional choice boots for all of our barrel and pole horses. 

Warm Up and Double Check 

warming up the horse
Warming up for their barrel run
Our horses are athletes, you wouldn't go sprint 400 meters with no warm up and expect to not pull a muscle, so we don't ask that of our horses either. We take the time to warm them up, so that when it comes time to run, they are ready. During warm up is also a good time to check your tack and make sure it is tight. 

Team Meeting

praying before we run
Team meeting with Sophera
As we were talking with Marjorie, she reminded us of one of our favorite family and ranch traditions, team meetings. When you go in that arena to compete it isn't solely on you. You are a team with your horse, and God. It is important to take a minute before you run to say a quick prayer for your horse, your competitors and you. No rodeo is ever complete without some praise towards heaven. 

Time to Ride 

turning the barrel
Liza riding Sophera in 2020 coming out of the 2nd barrel
After you've had your team meeting with God and your horse it is time to put your worries, fears and nerves behind you. Run your race, leave it all in the arena.  

Marjorie has placed in the top 3 in the 1D in every jackpot she and "Sophera" have entered in, since December. We look forward to seeing what all this team can accomplish. 
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Have you ever wanted a Hobby Farm or Ranch?

3/12/2021

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"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals & happiness." - Thomas Jefferson
Boys talking about an alfalfa field
The boys talking about the Alfalfa

Starts as a Dream

What is your life-long dream? Do you dream of wide open spaces, cattle grazing and checking fence lines on horse-back? Do you dream of the sun beating down on your back or the sweat drizzling down your brow as you look over the fields? Or do you dream of closing your eyes at night and thanking the Lord for just one more day of doing it all again? Dreams fuel life. Hard work gives the mind and body satisfaction, especially when you're working on something you love. Nothing accomplishes both of these the way our little ranch does for the 10-Bar-Y Family. Our hobby ranch gives us the thrill of seeing our hard work produce something that blesses everyone's lives; it's a fulfillment of a dream. In the last couple of years more and more people have joined the trend of hobby farming and ranching.  So what is a hobby farm? 

Pond, mountains and summer air
Summer View of the back pastures and pond

What is a "Hobby" Farm/Ranch? 

A hobby farm or ranch is a plot of land or an operation that is typically run for pleasure not for a substantial income. Hobby farms and ranches are passion projects rather than a full business endeavor and have increased in popularity within the United States in recent years. In an article published in May 2020, the  reasons for this increase can be boiled down into three main points. The first being that a small hobby farm can generate a small amount of income and supplement what is already being made. Second, it provides an opportunity for you to grow your own food, which is seen as a health benefit. Lastly by having your own hobby farm, it can help you decrease your ecological footprint. For some people one of these reasons may be more important than the others. Knowing what your reason for wanting a hobby farm makes it possible to have one no matter where you start. 
Tractor Selfie
Clara and Cam taking the case to dump manure! Farm chores never stop

The Beginning 

One of the best ways to get started on your dream is to let others know what it is. Before starting 10-Bar-Y, we let others know that we wanted to have a Ranch. Through talking about our dreams with others we were able to find and make opportunities for ourselves. We got started in the dog business because we told our family friends about our dreams. They helped us get started in the breeding business and were our mentors as we were new to the dog breeding field. We were able to lease more ground for our cattle because we told our neighbors we were looking for a place. Often people are afraid to talk about their goals and what they want to accomplish; however, when you take that leap of faith it doesn’t matter how close you are to achievement you automatically get closer. 

You can start your hobby farm or ranch today. You don’t need the fanciest tools, all the frills or even 20 acres. All you need to start are some goals, a plan and a budget. Lauren Arcuri published an article in 2020 with Treehugger.com called “How to Start a Hobby Farm.” In this article she outlines how having goals, a plan and a budget can get you started on your dream. 
Sunset on the mountain, with fields and a road
A Sunset roadside view from the pasture

Some Tips for Success 

1: Seek Advice From Experienced Farmers and Ranchers

When talking with others about your dreams, be selective about who you take advice from. People are always willing to give advice but seeking advice from experienced farmers and ranchers is always beneficial. You need to figure out what is going to be best for you and your goals and how to implement new practices.  Don’t get discouraged, instead keep your head up and remember that hard work is the key. When we were starting out, and even now, we seek advice from those who have been farming and ranching for a long time. Some of what we learned we implemented in our own operation and it helped us improve what we had. Other things didn’t apply to us but helped us grow in our appreciation for the industry. 

2: Don't be Afraid of Sacrifice 

One of the challenges with having animals and farm responsibilities is the work never stops. With hobby operations you can occasionally get away for a vacation or two but having someone watch over and take on your responsibilities can be a hassle. Sometimes you have to sacrifice the things you want to do, for the things you need to do. Even though by definition "hobby" operations are not the main source of income for most people, they do help supplement income. Don't be afraid to say no to luxury items or unnecessary things that are not needs. ​
Little girl picking out a horses feet
Rubee learning how to pick out her pony's feet

3: Enjoy Every Minute

A hobby by definition is something done regularly in one's free time for the purpose of pleasure. Having a hobby farm or ranch is a great job especially if it's your dream. It is not going to always be easy; in fact sometimes it will be downright hard! By having your dream come to life and working to achieve them, it will be one of  the best things you’ll ever do. Enjoy each moment with your family. Enjoy the work, the blood, sweat and tears and make it happen. 

Keep Dreaming

Dreams fuel the human life and help give us purpose. In 2016, Beef Magazine did an article with 8 tips for an old time rancher on his success. In this article the rancher, called Nelo Mori, at the age of 91 had a plethora of good advice stated the following... “If you don't have nothing else but ranching, you better get with it and sacrifice and change your lifestyle." Mori's advice goes for all dreams, if your dream is all you have, then make the changes needed to make it a realtiy, not just a dream. Don't be afraid to go all in, even if it starts as a small little hobby ranch, it can change your world for the better. 
Teaching lambs how to lead
Getting lambs ready for the Stock Show
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How to make Momma 10- Bar's Chicken Casserole

2/25/2021

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"Nothing brings people together like Momma's cooking"- Unknown
picnic lunch with the girls
Nothing better than Momma 10-Bar's homemade picnic lunches

Momma 10-Bar's Chicken Casserole

Momma 10-Bar is known for her amazing dishes on the table, that fuel our bodies so  our family operation runs smoother. One of her staple meals is Chicken Casserole, adapted from a traditional Tuna Casserole to most of the world. Momma 10-Bar focuses on yummy meals that can be served right out of the oven or be frozen for a rainy day. Chicken Casserole brings elements fresh from the farm and combines them with your staple kitchen ingredients, creating a flavor explosion in your mouth. 

Enjoying a meal with the family is sometimes a rare occurrence during the week. With everyone's individual events, from rodeos, sports and even just feeding the animals it can be rough to find the time. Freezer meals have saved us during rodeo season. Having something from home to eat brings comfort and is a great way to calm the kids nerves. Chicken Casserole is delicious and easy; even tastes amazing after being frozen. Momma 10-Bar’s Chicken Casserole is a perfect staple food for western lifestyle. 

Step 1: Steam Carrots

vegetable preperation
chopped carrots
The first step to any good recipe is to make sure you have all your ingredients together, and then begin the prep work. First step Momma 10-Bar recommends is chop the carrots into small circles or chunks. After cutting the carrots steam them for 2-3 minutes until soft. ​

Step 2: Bring water to a boil and add noddles 

Egg Pasta noddles
Best casserole noodles

After you have got your carrots chopped and ready to go, in a large pot bring water to a boil. Once your water is boiling add your three cups of egg pasta noddles. Everyone is different when it comes to the tenderness of their noodles, boil your noodles for about 6 minutes a dente. Drain the noodles and add in your steamed carrots. 

Step 3: Drain chicken 

Shredded chicken
Shredded chicken ready to go
The original dish calls for tuna fish, however our family has always loved beef and chicken. You can use fish, canned chicken or cubbed chicken depending on your preference. Using your choice of meat, saute the meat and add it to your noddles and carrots.

Step 4: Cream Mixture

Cream mix
Sauce ingredients
Measure out the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, mayo and lemon juice. Combine each of the wet ingredients in a bowl and mix  well. 
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Sauce Mix completed

Step 5: Add cheese to noodles 

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Cheese added to the noodle mix
If you haven’t already, drain your carrots and noodles. Combine and mix the noodles, carrots, chicken together, then add your shredded cheese in a large bowl. 

Step 6: Combine sauce and noodles

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After you have completed step 5, gently pour the cream mixture over the noodles, carrots, shredded chicken and cheese mixture. Mix the sauce in with the noodles to the consistency desired. 

Step 7: Crush Ritz cracker topping 

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In a ziplock bag crush one sleeve of ritz crackers. Feel free to add more crackers depending on your preference. Once ritz crackers are crushed add 1/2 cup grated cheese, salt and pepper and spices to taste and mix well in the zip lock bag.

Step 8: Spoon Casserole into Pan

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Casserole ready for the oven
Spoon the casserole mix into a 9x13 pan and top with cracker/cheese mixture. At this step you can choose to freeze the casserole for a later day. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve hot and ready to your family. If you choose to freeze the casserole, cover it with tinfoil and place it in the freezer. When you are ready to eat it thaw in the fridge overnight then bake 350 for 45 min to 1 hour. ​

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Casserole topping
1 can cream of chicken soup 

½ c sour cream 

¾ c milk 

½ c mayo 

1 can shredded chicken (or meat of your choosing)

1 c cheddar cheese 

½ t salt and pepper

1 T lemon juice 

3 c cooked noodles 
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Top with crushed ritz crackers and then bake
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10 Lessons of Ranch Life

2/18/2021

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I would rather be on my farm, than be emperor of the world." - George Washington 
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Ranch views

Ranch What?

Every day on the ranch is a new experience, and with experience comes wisdom. Some of the wisdom gained is learned through a period of trial and error. Choosing to live a country lifestyle teaches you lessons in many shapes, sizes and varieties. Some of these lessons are welcomed with open arms, others are great stories later on. We have learned so much from our farm, and want to share 10  quick lessons learned on the ranch. 
Girl with her black club bottle calf
Clara and her bottle calf

The 10 Lessons 

1: Put the light in the chicken coop before it freezes, or you'll have frozen eggs for breakfast 

This last year didn't get too cold at the ranch until late December. We had just upgraded our chicken coop and honestly didn't even think anything of the colder weather. One morning after it first snowed, Ellie (8) came in from collecting eggs. She wanted some eggs for breakfast, so she cracked on a freshly gathered egg to find it a little frozen. Needless to say if you don't have a heat light in your coop your eggs might freeze and breakfast takes twice as long.  
Farm fresh egg frozen
A look inside a frozen egg...

2: ​Don’t wait for the hose. Fill your buckets and carry them to water the horses. It makes strong muscles and good kids

Momma didn't raise no sissys. Being in a large family we all had animals to take care of and sometimes one hose wasn't enough. We kids got "farmer" strong from hauling water to different animals and getting our work done. 
Horse Riding through the Utah Mountains
Mountain ride flex

3: Always remember to chain the gate shut.—Otherwise mom gets to catch the horses all by herself while the kids are at school. 

How many times has this happened in your family? During the school year all the kids are at school and there have been multiple times horses, dogs, goats... you name it have gotten out. Luckily they are all pretty good to catch, but we always get an earful when we get home. :)
Mom with Blue Merle Aussie
BTS Family pictures 2020 Audra and Cassie

4: Play hard, work Hard! Go ahead and eat the dirt, the doctor says it keeps you healthy!

A couple years ago, Cam, told one of her friends the reason she wasn't allergic to anything was because she ate dirt as a kid. There is a lot of dirt involved in ranch life and a little dirt never hurt anyone. Whether it's working hard or playing hard dirt is always involved somehow, even if its a little mud wrestling. 
Little girl after playing in the farm mud
Ru, working hard or playing?

5: When dad says we have a half days work that means 12 hours, remember there are 24 hours in a day
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It took us kids a little bit of time to figure this one out. When dad would say we only had a little bit of work the general assumption was we would be done by noon. The work is never done and even those 12 hours are not always enough. 
Dad working on a farm truck transmission with the boys
The boys working on the farm truck

6: Frank and Liz are the goats not the neighbors 
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A year ago the kids got some goats to practice goat tying. The littles decided to name them Frank and Liz. A while later someone came to visit and we told them we needed to go get Frank and Liz so they could meet them. Imagine the surprise when she was greeted by two little goats instead of people. Never assume when hearing a name, especially on a farm. 
Little girl holding brown nubian goats
Ru with Frank and Liz

7: There is always time for a quick workout, it just may not be in a gym ​

When there is no time for the gym you get creative with your workouts. Like mentioned above, you can always haul water around. There is always some hay to move or a dog to carry. 
Moving straw into the barn
Hink moving some straw into the barn

8: If you can’t do farm chores in it, it isn’t worth owning 
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Despite whether you like it or not chores have to be done everyday. Sometimes you have to run out to take care of something in whatever you have on. Even with the best planning, some days you gotta do what you gotta do. If you can't take care of a sick animal or feed in the outfit, it may not be worth owning. 
Girls in skirts and muck boots caring for animals
Who said we don't have style?

9: The quickest way to get the kids out of bed is to holler “cows/horses are out” 

There have been multiple mornings where we have been woken up at all hours of the night to help get cows back in. One morning we were in such a hurry to get saddled and find them that almost everyone just threw on some boots and left the house in there pajamas. One of the best memories we have together as siblings is that morning in our pjs, singing at the top of our lungs and moving cows. 
Girls in pjs with their horses
The girls coming home from rounding up cows

10: When your favorite critter dies, it's ok to cry 

Losing an animal is never easy. It is hard sometimes to understand why even after all your hard work they don't make it. No matter how hard you try to save them, there are times when they just don't make it. This is one of the hardest lessons to learn. We have lost sheep, horses, dogs and cows. With each one it never gets any easier. It's ok to cry and feel sad but then it’s time to buck up and know you did all you could. You learn from these moments and they make you better. 
Boy kneeling beside a newly dug dog grave
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For the Love of a Horse

2/4/2021

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No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle - Winston Churchill

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The Girl at the Spanish Fork Arena

The Story of a Girl 

The oldest of the Morley girls, is a blonde haired, blue eyed wild haired spitfire. For Cam, the back of a horse was her favorite place to be. Her Dad used to take her for rides on their bay horse Poki growing up, where her peals of laughter could be heard all around. One afternoon as they were riding together, little Cam begged her dad to let her hold the reins and control the big ol’ bay. As they rode around, she guided the horse with the reins but the bay decided he wanted a snack and reached down to eat, pulling the reins from her hands. Rich, her dad got down from the saddle to retrieve the reins, and as he went to step into the stirrup Poki spooked and began to run. At first Cam was thrilled at going fast but quickly realized this was not the kind of ride she wanted. Rich shouted loudly for her to hold tight to the horn, but no sooner had the words left his lips then the big old bay turned the corner of the field sharply and little Cam came tumbling off. 
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Cam was unharmed and quickly recovered, however that day a small fear was born. Cam loved horses, she talked of horses, she dreamed of horses, she even fed the family horses but she couldn’t get over the small nagging in her stomach. Anytime she thought about riding a horse her stomach would plummet. Cam loved to ride, she wanted to ride but she couldn’t seem to get over that fear. Rich and Audra  knew how much she wanted to ride and saw how hard she worked every summer to overcome her fear of riding to compete in 4-H. They put her in horse lessons where she would sometimes cry but always come home grateful she went. One winter Cam’s parents bought her a pony that was her responsibility to ride. The pony was a 4 year old black welsh quarter horse named Cracker Jack. Although he was gentle he still needed some work and Cam was terrified of going above a small little trot. 
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Peaches the Pony

As the Tables Turned

That Spring our family moved to Arizona. We came back up to visit extended family and Cam was about 12 at the time. Audra’s brother had a pony they called Peaches and he asked if Cam would be willing to give Peaches a tune up. Not wanting to disappoint her uncle and always doing better with a little audience, Cam agreed. The first day she worked with the pony she was terrified, but with a little pride she swallowed a gulp of fear and worked with the pony.  The next three weeks went by quickly and each day Cam pushed her confidence on the pony a little further. By the time our family returned home Cam was excitedly talking about all the things she wanted to do with the ponies Halley and Cracker Jack. That summer we noticed a change in Cam because  she realized she was better than her fear believed her to be. Cam began to ride faster than a trot, and got to the point where she would do just about anything on the ponies. Soon Cam wasn’t scared of the family horses either but the fear didn’t just disappear overnight. 

​Cam felt accomplished in riding the family’s horses but anytime she rode a new horse or even thought about riding a new horse her old friend feared coming running back. Cam loved horses so much that the fear was actually crippling and hard to deal with. As the years went on Cam learned how to cope with her fear and often had to “cowgirl up” as she called it to fulfill her dreams. As Cam grew older, so did her desire to help others who allowed their fear to stop them from riding.

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El learning how to pick out Supreme's feet

Confidence of a Queen

Cam began teaching horse lessons at the age of 14 for beginner riders, using the same ponies that had done so much for her confidence. You could often walk by a lesson and hear her telling bits of her story to her students, encouraging them to not give in to fear. However there was one fear that was keeping her from a desire she had always had. Cam had always wanted to be a rodeo queen, and advocate for the sport of rodeo. However, whenever the time came to try out she would find an excuse. 

​A couple years after High School and not having been able to ride a horse for almost two years Cam remembered all the progress she had made in her horse journey and decided to “cowgirl up.” Cam found a horse who could spin and stop, she signed all the local rodeo queen paperwork and she decided to give it her best shot. Cam had only rode her horse three times before the competition and was terrified of looking stupid. She was so nervous and she knew her horse could feel it. Cam didn’t win that year or the next year when she tried out, but she grew so much as a competitor. Cam had almost given up on her rodeo queen aspirations when a friend encouraged her to try one last time for her college rodeo queen competition. 
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Cam and the Draw Horse

Overcoming with a Win

The day of the competition Cam took a deep breath as her old friend of fear crept back into her mind. For this competition they did something called draw horses, where people from around the community brought horses for the contestants to ride. 

Cam looked at herself all dolled up in the mirror and said “you are a horsewomen, you speak with knowledge and grace, you ride tall in the saddle, you are not afraid to be you, you are better than you think you are.” With a smile on her face and a prayer in her heart Cam walked in already a queen. She rocked her interview. She danced her heart out, spoke with clarity during her speech and rode a horse she had never seen before with all the confidence in the world. You might ask yourself what changed? How did a scared little girl go from hardly touching a horse to riding a horse she had never seen before, in a competition and winning? Well, it was the love of a horse. ​
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Great American Queen 2019, Cam and her attendant

A Story for the Ages

My love of horses has been with me as long as I can remember. It was really hard growing up and being so scared of my greatest passion. I will probably deal with a little fear around horses the rest of my life but I choose to let my love of the ride win. My story has taught me a lot about life. Fear is very present in our everyday lives and can keep us from accomplishing some pretty amazing stuff if we let it. Ultimately it falls on us to decide if we are going to let fear win out or if you are going to pursue the scary. Always follow your dreams and don’t let fear keep you from riding your race. 
​- Cam 

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Cam and her boy Buck 2016
We are on a journey to bridge the gap between producer and consumer by sharing our dream, knowledge and experience with the world. Hold on tight the ride is only 8 seconds long. 
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Family Behind The Brand

1/27/2021

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Enjoying the journey of raising our 10 kids with a western lifestyle focusing on God, Family and Country. 
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(Missing one daughter) Horses: Sophera and Jetta Dogs: Ellie Mae and Allie
The Family

Intro

10-Bar-Y Ranch was created by the Morley family to help share their love for animals and fulfill a life long dream. Rich and Audra Morley have always loved working hard and living the country lifestyle. For many years, they dreamed of owning and operating a family ranch. Although their dream has changed over the years the core has always been centered around God, Family and Country.

​The Morley’s have 10 children ranging in ages from 23 to 5, all of which help out on the ranch and play a significant role in all the work that goes into making the ranch run. A big part of Rich and Audra’s dream was to provide their children with a way to learn valuable life skills. The ranch has provided a means of raising not only quality animals but quality kids. The Morley Family is deeply rooted in their western heritage and they enjoy being a part of a family business. Each member of the family has something unique to offer and although some of them are young, they seek to learn all they can striving to be champions of everyday life.
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Rich and Audra featured with their AQHA Stallion Trumped U

Our Why

When you buy from 10-Bar-Y Ranch you not only get a friend that lasts but you become part of the family. Creating a community to share our dreams, and passion with is an important part of our vision. We love receiving updates on past puppies and horses, while sharing our experiences and knowledge from the ranch. We cheer for your success and love seeing all you, our amazing customers, accomplish. 

​This blog will focus on the four aspects of our business, that help tell the story of the 10-Bar-Y brand. The first focus is our Aussie puppies, who make the journey from our whelping barn to your home. The second focus is our performance American Quarter Horses who come in from the field and into the rodeo arena. The third is Beef Cattle that make their way from the feed yard to our table. Finally is the 10-Bar-Y Family which includes updates from past litters and everyday adventures of life on the farm.​
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The 10-Bar-Y Ranch brand is the roman numeral 10 with a bar on top and bottom. Surrounding words are the ranch's motto God, Family and Country.

Barn to the Home

Our Aussies are a huge part of our family. We love watching all the puppies grow and then leave to bless their new families. A lot happens with our little pack each day on the ranch but there is never a time busier than whelping. Our dogs whelp throughout the year, some in the summer and spring, others in the fall and winter. 

We love when we get updates on our past puppies and hearing the stories of how they have grown up. It is also important for us to keep everyone informed of how their puppy is doing as they open their eyes, learns to walk, and begins to play. All our puppies are exposed to little kids, livestock and the indoors. This is a place we can tell their stories of learning and keep tabs on past 10-Bar-Y pups. ​
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Jadis X Spur litter 2019

Field to the Rodeo

Everyone on the ranch knows how to feed, catch, and ride a horse. It is extremely important that everyone knows how to handle the horses and how to remain safe. We believe in quality horses with good temperaments, that not only love competing but are fun to ride and enjoy. From the fields where they live to the rodeo grounds where we compete there is laughter, smiles and sometimes frustration. With such a big family there is always someone to cheer on with a big cheering section. 

We have the privilege of owning some incredible mares and an outstanding stallion that produce the quality American Quarter Horses that our family competes on and breeds. As we have grown in our rodeo endeavors our bloodlines and knowledge have expanded into a love that we share. Three of the daughters at 10-Bar-Y teach beginning horse lessons to all ages and have some students moving into the rodeo arena themselves. Teaching has taught us how to be better horsemen, breeders and given us some tips and tricks we want to share. 
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Sophera and Liza running home from the 3rd barrel

Yard to the Table

There is nothing better than some home grown beef and watching the calves being born. Our family has raised Angus, Dexter and Lowline cattle in the past. We know some great people in the cattle industry from Dairy Farmers to Beef Ranchers, and are proud to support local farmers and ranchers. Knowing where our meat comes from is a fascinating journey and adds a special element to the meal. Audra had the chance to grow up on a Dairy Farm in Utah County where she learned how to cook some amazing beef dishes for the table.

While sharing the importance of a good protein source, we will share some of our family’s favorite beef dishes from Country Fried Steak to a little Beef stew. Beef and Dairy products are a staple at the 10-Bar-Y table and can be that missing piece in making your meal complete and delicious. While enjoying beef on the table, the 10-Bar-Y family also enjoys working the cattle, teaching our children to respect their food and learning new operation practices that help us remain efficient. Sharing the process of the yard to the table is a way to keep our families bellies full and happy.
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Angus and Lowline cross

10-Bar-Y Fam

Since our family is central to our success as a company we are always creating new opportunities to learn new things. From the oldest to the youngest there is work to be done and stories to be had. The youngest three of the 10-Bar-Y clan are often referred to as “The Littles” and provide free entertainment wherever they go. The older kids work hard and play a big role in competing and training the livestock. Being a family run operation with a big family provides many stories to share and gives us a way to update family and friends.

It is important to us as we create this community to let our customers know who we are as an operation. We are centered on God, Family and Country where we know what brand we ride for. We offer a friend that lasts in providing quality performance animals with a focus on trainability, confirmation, temperament and color. We are our customers biggest cheerleaders and support system. We are firm believers in dreaming big and chasing those dreams.
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The "littles" July 4th with Ellie Mae
We are on a journey to bridge the gap between producer and consumer by sharing our dream, knowledge and experience with the world. Hold on tight the ride is only 8 seconds long. 
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