Ranching Throughout the Rocky Mountain Seasons

 

SPRING: APRIL — JUNE
Affectionately known as the "mud season" in Steamboat, spring is a time of saturated ground by the melted run–off snow. Yet, rich, green grass starts to appear, horseback riding begins, and mating season is under way.

Horses
May — Grass appears, horses moved to south-facing slopes in the pasture
Groom

Maintenance
May — Begin fence repairs
June — Prescribed burns of the brush
June — Harrow meadow to keep pastures healthy

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