Finding Cattle at 8,000 ft - Montana High Country

On this episode of Life in the West, Trinity Vandenacre helps a rancher and his wife find cattle at 8,000 ft in Montana High Country!
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[@PeterSantenello]

I felt like I was on that horse. Nobody makes moving cattle look more exciting than Vandenacre!

[@LifeintheWest]

You are so awesome Peter! Thank you. 😊

[@arkadii28]

Two my favorite channels 😊 thank you , guys

[@telecasteroil]

I love how patient and stern you are with that young horse , I learned alot today! Thank You Trinity .

[@LifeintheWest]

Absolutely. And thank you for watching.

[@MissKitty944]

This is how I grew up. All the neighbors got together and went from one farm to another helping each other.

[@leslieb.1907]

Thanks for sharing a piece of Montana high country! It’s absolutely beautiful!

[@LifeintheWest]

You are welcome. I wasn’t really happy with the video quality but it was really dark all morning. 😁

[@leslieb.1907]

@@LifeintheWest Montana, in ANY light, is always just fine, 🥰

[@gailgriffin733]

Everybody should watch your videos. I’m not a rancher I’m just a elderly lady that lives over in New Jersey. this would definitely give people the insight of what goes on in a Cattlemens life.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you so much. What a great compliment! I try very hard to do just that, and I am glad you enjoy it.

[@donnakearse2503]

Thank you for taking us with you. So relaxing to watch. You have a beautiful horse. I love the creeking of the leather.

[@LifeintheWest]

It is an extremely comforting sound isn’t it?

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Beautiful scenery. Seeing the horse bobbing his head up and down let me know the hill was steep even though the camera minimized the steepness. Love your videos. Have a great week. May God keep you safe as you go into this winter season, as you're out with your cattle and horses.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks for the prayers! I can always use those. 👍

[@danhooper1056]

I love that you take the time to answer questions. You are a good person.

[@LifeintheWest]

Well, thank you Dan. I can’t get to all the questions but I do what I can.

[@nene6623]

I know that this is probably much harder than it looks but I could do this all day any day. Also Calibar is super cute! This is my dream life and I hope I can achieve something like this some day. Loved the editing❤

[@LifeintheWest]

It is hard work, but its also Awesome!! As long as you don’t need to make a living at it. 😁

[@Dgeppert]

LOL Be careful what you wish for. We have a little horse ranch near Kalispell. Mother bear, a citified, has said more than once that she didn't realize how much work ranching was. Our life is not for everyone, even when it's just a hobby. Trinity, you are a real American cowboy. I tip my hat to you, sir.

[@podunk_woman]

Along with all the good things I remember from gathering cows, I also remember on long days of riding, legs so stiff and sore it was hard to walk til you moved around a bit after getting off. And I was still in my teens. And depending on time of year, cold, cold feet. It's work, but somehow still such a pleasure

[@vykoden9462]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. I used to ride fence lines in rural Wisconsin, and you have reminded me how different the world looks from atop a horse. Your work and personality are appreciated, and I always look forward to seeing your next video.

[@helenkelley8788]

Thank you Trinity for taking your viewers along...I know Calibar did well with just a rope halter today...but that was a tremendous climb...for all of you...loved seeing the Border Collies work along side of you also...

[@genepatterson4375]

You create the most awesome videos, such beautiful scenic views but your narration is what really makes them. You plainly explain the whys of your actions, sharing so much wisdom about the animals, their motivation and their nature, making your video educational, informative, and entertaining. I really look forward to each one you post. Take care of yourself.

[@maryrivers1502]

Until your videos, I had no idea that cattle would be amongst the thick trees and up steep hillsides like you have to traverse. Thanks for the great videos!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. The last couple of years, Cory ( the rancher who owns these cattle ), has put only 2 year olds up in the higher stuff. Thats a risk because they are a little wilder, but they seem to climb up into those higher spots better than the cows that are a little older.

[@danhooper1056]

Dogs are a big help. So nice to see them.

[@saintsinner7565]

Thank you so much sir❤ This Northern Europe girl is having a Montana trip now

[@yuccafarmergaming1479]

I love the unity and relationship between rider and horse, they both gotta understand one another.

[@glendacisneros982]

I loved tagging along with you guys going up the mountain. I'll look forward to seeing you again...HAPPY TRAILS!!

[@podunk_woman]

What a wave of nostalgia. All of it. I could clearly remember the feel of the horse, smell the morning air, the horse, and the leather and the sense of peaceful vastness.

[@stoneyburk961]

WOW! That's what I call a trail ride with a purpose. Love it.

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

Beautiful. Looking forward to part 2 ! I'm a big fan of Calibar. The young dude is hanging in there. Beautiful to see. To me it's amazing to see how you take him out there with just the halter. Thank you !

[@Rupert9692]

Enjoying the extra explanations in the video. Really helps to understand what you guys are facing. Thanks for sharing this awesome way of life!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Its more work to make sure to explain it in the edit. Sounds like it’s worth it.

[@tennesseefiddlefoot6260]

Thank you for letting us know what you do. My people are east TN farmers. We appreciate you.

[@dalewadsworth5703]

Trinity, When I see all the beautiful scenery I start humming to myself “ How Great Thou Are” . No one does beauty like our Lord God.

[@LifeintheWest]

So true!!!

[@dalewadsworth5703]

Can’t wait to Sunday for part 2 Trinity

[@dalewadsworth5703]

Can’t wait to Sunday for part 2 Trinity

[@model1897]

Amen !!!

[@ashlingofAsh7580]

As I sit in Florida at my boring over nite job, this has me remembering the life I once had. With my horse. Mountains and elevation.. Best days ever

[@sarahporter9541]

Love this video! Hub spent time moving cattle near there when he was in high school...the best time of his life! And for me..I get to relive his joy through your videos. The best!

[@juliaelrod2154]

Beautiful scenery. Thank you for taking time to video as you work. My health has declined and I can no longer do this kind of activity. So I live vicariously through folks like you who share their lives with us.💞 I can almost smell the horse sweat and pine.

[@mhillvo]

I really enjoy watching from your office "chair" of choice, Trinity. Awesome isn't even close to the view you get everyday chasing cattle. Thank you.

[@ilesbird]

Beautiful view! I was out of breath just thinking about hiking it. Loved the intensity of the collies, too. Thanks for posting, and good luck for the coming winter!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you Chris.

[@michelsupply4012]

Impressive...! Beautiful harmony of man, animal, nature ... looking forward to part 2...👍🇧🇪

[@LifeintheWest]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shep6536]

On horseback, in the woods sometimes it seems like the cattle or sheep know just the route to make our own path five times as long. Then it's dark, though it seems like we just started to get the job done. Tomorrow we get up and do it again until all the animals are down from the high country. It gets done pretty much the same way here in Colorado and throughout the rockies. I enjoy your information and insight.

[@shep6536]

Good dogs can cut our own work in half.

[@joykaralyn]

Love the scenery! Can't get enough of the mountains!

[@jointheir7897]

Intense ride/work/life but wishin' I was livin' it! Great work Trinity. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing your life with me.

[@LifeintheWest]

Absolutely! I sure enjoy doing it.

[@yesIread]

Very very nice. It looks exciting too. Calabar is being I think pretty good for all his youth and inexperience. Looking forward to part two.

[@FarmerC.J.]

The views are breathtaking! Thank you for sharing! God bless!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. Yes. It’s beautiful country.

[@Chryslers1]

Since watching Yellowstone, I've been watching the real ranchers of Montana. That job is definitely hard work. These videos are cool to watch.

[@49er61]

That would be such a hard and at the same time satisfying job when you get them all gathered and to their destination. Wishing I were there to see all of that beautiful country and helping get them there. Thanks Trinity Cody and Janelle for sharing a very hard and enjoyable ride❤💯

[@patfiumani5864]

And the hill looked very rocky, poor Calibar! He’s a smart horse🐎 looking forward to part 2 next week…

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. Its very Rocky, but not as bad as some other areas that I have moved cows from around here.

[@NOLAgenX]

What a great video, thank you! Seems like you had a rougher day than you normally would with a young horse making you work harder. Loved the views! We are seriously looking at making a move to northern Wyoming next year. You’re a lucky man!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah. Calibar was just seeing what he could get away with that day.

[@TruthIris]

This was a treat. Awesome.

[@Gsquared_08]

Found you because of Yellowstone and now I'm never leaving. It's so relaxing to watch, listen and learn. You're a great mentor.

[@Client1983]

27:07 Wow... This is picturistic, no filter haha

[@scottreps9167]

Nothing more soothing than leather squeaking of a saddle and the hooves on the ground

[@DavontaSparkman]

You’re influencing me ! I love your videos and your lifestyle ! And the scenery is freaking beautiful !

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you Davonte. I am so glad you enjoy them.

[@Alpha1Farms]

If you enjoy this life half as much as I enjoy watching you live it… you are a lucky man. Great content sir.

[@dustinsonnier5602]

Can’t tell you enough how much I love and enjoy watching your videos I’ve learned some pointers from you that I can apply here in Louisiana

[@sharleenparrino2297]

Love you channel and your wisdom!

[@lindarenslow8057]

Well guys this is my favorite program. I love cows and cow people. Wish we had more cow people around. You should win an award for showing the every day people what you do and where our meat comes from. Also I love horses. Quarter horses are very smart and can’t see another breed doing what you people do with them. Keep up the great work. I Love Montana! Linda Renslow

[@LifeintheWest]

I am very honored that you enjoy my work. Thank you kindly. 😊

[@m.brillon8808]

What views just so beautiful way up there. Not too shabby for a day of work. Thanks for sharing that it gives me a moment of peace in this everyday hectic crazy life. I can't wait for next Sunday. Till then. Take care from Canada eh!

[@LifeintheWest]

You take care as well! And thanks for watching!

[@OneKindWord]

My friends run cattle in the summer at 9,000 feet in the high country of Arizona. In the fall, they’re gathered for several days and slowly moved down the mountain to their ranch headquarters.

[@munozinni]

Hola señor Trinity😊this is a good video to watch it on my Tv I want to see everything in HD …Gracias for sharing this video with all of us 😊

[@rqche6689]

Congrats on 100k subs, love these!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you!

[@Blue-moon12]

I live in rural Alberta, Canada. Moved from the city 18 months ago. Best decision I made in a long time. Love the videos as I find them so interesting. Thanks

[@LifeintheWest]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@danhooper1056]

Rough country but very beautiful. Great video.

[@dreamingofnorthernlights]

Thanks for sharing the journey. Very cool.

[@LifeintheWest]

You are very welcome! 😊

[@Fehrfamilyhomestead]

I love your content, congratulations on 100k subscribers

[@LifeintheWest]

Hey. Thank you! I am so glad you enjoy it.

[@iduswelton9567]

Im no horseman lol but i do live Beautiful countryside and where u are is AWESOME Countryside- i can truly see why u are there and love what ur doing- there is a vehicle that will go where the cattle mostly go- its able to climb 72° inclines and has a 12" ground clearance - its called a PUCH its made in Germany and is used by the army to haul supplies- look it up its realy neat vehicle

[@kellyhawk822]

I would have loved to do this when I was younger. Too old now so just have to enjoy you doing it. Great videos

[@maryseeker7590]

Thanks! Loved this!!

[@LifeintheWest]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@RobertSantos-rw8dy]

Thanks I enjoyed the presentation.. cheers mates.

[@timhill444]

Hey trinity. I'm in great falls. This is the perfect youtube. No preservatives or additives. Just real montana ranching. Love ur show! I suspect it's a hard life, especially in winter, despite the romantic views and lovely animals.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

You are one of the few people I know that uses good quality sail line for reins. 19:14-----that sail line looks like it has good 'feel'.

[@GEOsustainable]

Your office window is incredible.

[@islandiron]

Beautiful country!

[@LifeintheWest]

It surely is!

[@lorengordon9626]

I worked on the Johnson ranch ( blackfeet res) and we took the cows up to glacier park and back in the fall. Nice vid.

[@ohsweetmystery]

Beautiful horse.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Boy I miss that even as hard as it can become. That is a good looking horse you’re riding. I hope he works out well for you. We usually took two horses up just in case we had a hard gathering. They need to be in good shape for the work. Take care sir and havagudun.

[@chikopizano492]

Thanks for the great videos ,,,,

[@terrythornock6468]

I absolutely LLLLLOVE your videos!!!!!!

[@Jbass74]

Wow. Excellent videos Bud...Feels like I'm riding with you ..

[@jantje155]

Great video! What an amazing country and awesome work you're doing. We dont have this over in Europe obviously, but I would love to learn to do this kind of stuff.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. What part of Europe are you watching from if you don't mind me asking?

[@jantje155]

@@LifeintheWest the Netherlands (Holland) to be exact! Hoping to move to Montana or Wyoming someday.

[@tommyc9659]

Just found your channel. AWESOME video. THANKS. Subbed.

[@partner348]

@5:10, I opened many a barbed wire gate by lifting a barbed wire oval stapled to the gap post over the gate post down here in Florida. I guess the more things are different the more they're the same about as far apart in the country as you can get.

[@joesutka319]

I truly enjoy your videos. Looks like it is to cold for me. However we have weird weather in and around St. Louis, Mo.

[@monicadabney8471]

Oh my goodness! I just found your channel. Most excellent! Hightly interesting! Subscribing.

[@LifeintheWest]

Well, thank you! I am so glad you like it. 👍

[@ibmoran]

Thanks some fine ranching!

[@Tio683]

Cant wait for the next video!!!!!

[@turbogrin]

Greetings from Lozeau Montana

[@TheOtherSteel]

Thank you for sharing the name of your horse.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah. Thought I better do that. 😁

[@jerrysantos6484]

Loved it. I am going home to Guatemala for new years. The only difference is you have grasslands, we have tropical forests. Taking them down those mountains is the same thing we have to look forward to. Except ours understand only Spanish commands. Oralé! Oralé! Epah! Epah! Vaca Vaca oyit! They love being called Vaca ( Cow). Call'em different and they just look at you. LOL! Waiting for next week now.

[@fastfreddy19641]

Fantastic video. Insight into life as a rancher. It looked a bit like the lake district in North West England. Our grass is green though. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah. We don't get enough rain here to keep the grass green. We get an average of 8" to 10" of moisture per year. How much does the lake district get? Do you know?

[@fastfreddy19641]

@@LifeintheWest 1000mm or 80 inches.

[@anomaly.3860]

Ask KZbin and it provides lol. Got here purely through curiosity and I am not disappointed. I never knew these types of videos existed. Thank you for the content!!!

[@LifeintheWest]

You bet! I film as much of this as I can even though it’s not easy to capture. Thanks for watching!

[@anomaly.3860]

@@LifeintheWest I enjoyed it very much. I just subscribed so I can follow along on more of your adventures. Thank you and stay safe out there 🙏

[@darrylm3627]

Good Stuff,Great Tips😄👍🏿

[@Velakowitz]

Reminds me of the ranching in Coahuila Mexico. Especially in the Fall / Winter. Coahuila is the Montana of Mexico.

[@TheSOCyoutube]

YAY you hit 100k subs congratulations!!!!!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. I did. My son tells me I have to do something special for that! 😳

[@annettec8261]

Cute 🐴! What a workout, I love the view.

[@zenaldiak]

Your horse is very alert. Observe everything. Maybe was not worked to much. The vegetation an relief is very similar with our transylvanian high mountain zone. Here the cows may be eaten in several weeks by wolf's &bear's. Very nice videos! Cheers from Transylvania! Gyula.

[@LifeintheWest]

Interesting. We have the wolves and bears too. They can definitely be a problem. Wolves tend to kill more cattle than the Grizzly bears here.

[@Tio683]

Thank you Love your videos👍👍👍👍👍

[@commandmastacheef]

the dogs are exceptional athletes and very well behaved

[@TheFn414]

Amazing View at 16:05

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. The views from up there are really cool, but that day they were even better due to the fog. Too bad the light was too low for my camera to really capture what it looked like.

[@jjsumbot]

Looking forward to it!!!!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks!

[@BiornBear]

I was gonna say “don’t get off that horse you big baby, I’ve road up steeper than that” but then I remembered I’m 50 and you look close to my age soooooo…… never mind lol. 😂😂😂

[@dougbourdo2589]

Good Lord that is some Beeootiful country.

[@twwtb]

Ha ha. Jenny-Lee's horse knows how to sneak a mouth full of grass! 🐎

[@LifeintheWest]

😄. He sure does.

[@lisaw510]

I was laughing, watching him work that mouthful of grass longer than his face! 🤣

[@edswalkinghorses]

Nice countryside!

[@imanslotboom6121]

Love your videos

[@mikewslshwalsh5185]

That's incredible video enjoy the hell out of it

[@dustinvanduin2053]

The good old beaver creek drainage. The camera sure doesn't give a good view of how steep this stuff really is. I met Cory the other day fixing fence, over on the pole creek side. Great video....

[@flowrics7467]

Love the content

[@pokemom5749]

Great video as always!! Hello from Helena! ❤

[@LifeintheWest]

Hello! You are pretty close! 👍

[@smokedem333]

Yeah!