Category: Field To The Rodeo

A Jr High Rodeo Checklist

3/26/2021

"Luck to me is lots of determination, hard work, faith in myself and in God"- Lane Frost

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 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

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

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 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 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

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

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The "littles" July 4th with Ellie Mae