Category: Ranch

Spring Branding

30 May 2014

As spring finally comes to the mountains, another ranching tradition gets underway on Blue Valley Ranch.  The annual branding is...

Spring Migration of Waterfowl

25 Apr 2014

Although winter is not quite over in the high country, hints of spring usually begin showing themselves in early April,...

Merry Christmas 2013

25 Dec 2013

Merry Christmas 2013, From Blue Valley Ranch! Blue Valley Ranch’s Christmas lights display has become somewhat of an annual tradition...

Shoeing Horses

16 Jul 2013

Shoeing is a regular and necessary chore on any western ranch with horses.  Well-fitted shoes are essential to protect the...

Spring Snow!

21 Apr 2013

Spring snowstorms often bring much needed moisture to the high country, and this past week we got a big boost...

Merry Christmas 2012!

10 Dec 2012

Every year, just after Thanksgiving, Blue Valley Ranch turns on our annual Christmas lights display.  It’s something the staff looks...

Cutting Hay

12 Aug 2012

Late summer means haying season in the North-central Rockies.  Blue Valley Ranch puts up 1,100 – 1,200 tons of hay...