How do you get a 2,000 lb bull in a trailer?

[siroiszoo]

Did the cow whisperer ever tell just how he did it?

He wouldn't brag on himself. He just said that he untied the gates so he could close them, got behind the bull and asked him to go in.

I think that when the cow whisperer entered into the corral with nobody else around the bull knew that someone had finally arrived with cow sense.

Face it, the repair dude (the guy in charge), the carpet cleaner (the neighbor across the street), the carpenter (my husband), and the pet sitter (me) just didn't know how to explain it correctly to the bull.

When the cow whisperer arrived he said, "Bull, we need you in that trailer."

Bull: "What? In that trailer over there?"

Cow Whisperer: "Yes, that trailer over there."

Bull: "Oh. Why didn't someone say so?"

Cow Whisperer: "Well now bull, they were trying to tell you that. Now quit messin around and get on in that trailer."

Bull: "OK"

[bull enter's trailer and happily munches on his hay]

[cow whisperer thinks two thoughts: 1) What a bunch of idiots!; and 2) That's the easiest $120.00 I ever earned! and possibly "Thank God for idiots - LOL"]

The carpenter & the pet sitter show up and think: 1) We knew that bull would load easy with someone who knew what they were doing! and 2) Boy what a bunch of idiots we are!

But seriously, I had a cutting horse with top bloodlines. I did all the training on him. Rode him every day for 5 years. That sucker would give me 'what for' on most days so I decided to sell him. "Trainers" poured out of the woodwork for this horse because of his bloodlines. However, most of them were "backyard trainers" and looked like city slickers on him. Even after I explained the cues he was trained with, they'd look like they'd never ridden before. That horse was giving them MORE 'what for' than he had ever given me. But I tell you this. Out of all those people, 3 were REAL trainers; real horsemen/horsewomen. I literally cried when I saw how he melted under them and performed flawlessly for them. I even felt more proud when they complimented me on my training. I'm not a professional; just do it for a hobby and to be around horses. I KNEW I had put the training into him but could never get him to perform like that with me every time. Point is, that horse FELT the difference the minute they entered into his space and he just went with the flow. Sad news is that they didn't buy him cause he was 'over in the knee' and they were concerned about joint problems down the road....

Anyway, when that cow whisperer walked into that corral, the bull knew AND felt comfortable with him. So, he just did what the guy wanted him to.

I am constantly amazed by the ability & intelligence of animals!

 

[lilhill]

Loved this whole saga. I know it was so frustrating for you, but what a great story. Can't wait to read about your next one.

 

[2468herdsrgr8]

Thank you for the photo's !

Your a good person ....

 

[Slightly Cracked]

I have been keeping up with this saga too and I am so happy that it had a successful out come!

Now your horses can munch in peace and get plump through the winter.

 

[Imissmygirls]

Managing cows is almost like managing people. There are times to be quiet and times to yell. I'll bet your cow whisperer knows when to do both!

Note: FYI, generally the time to yell is when they are too busy doing what they shouldn't be doing to pay attention to what you are about to quietly tell them.... no wait, that's my kids.

RIP George. You did good

 

[siroiszoo]

Hay everyone!

It turns out that George weighed 1,920 pounds by the time he got to auction and made the owner $1113.60 (minus auction fees).

not bad George, not bad.......

 

[jhm47]

If I recall correctly, the guy at the feed store said he was only worth $400.

 

[kapfarm]

You ever read "hank the cowdog?" tie a rope around your dog and dangle him in the stock trailer. pull him out as soon as the ticked off bull gets in and shut the door.(the dog has to make the bull mad first!)

 

[laughingllama75]

Yay! finally, I just caught up.......thanks so much for the pics, he looked like a pro up on that trailer! Like he had done it 100 times.
I bet your horses are happy to have the pasture all to themselves now, that is awesome (and the fact you can tend to them without being worried about a bull!).
I am going to miss this little saga, it was an interesting one.

 

[Beekissed]

Good-bye, George!

I think you should get a cut of that money for all your troubles!!!