The Ranch Hand

[@kjm3446]

Thank you for letting Mitch work with you guys. He absolutely loved it and he would always have a story of what happened that day at work. He definitely will remember you all.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Well hes kinda hard to forget himself. He will be missed thats for sure! -Mike

[@SuperColonel91]

@@OurWyomingLife what does Mitch do in the Army?

[@nrood3821]

so how has Mitch been doing since this video was posted? i hope he did good in basic and done good things since!

[@GaHullbillyRanch]

@@OurWyomingLife mike, how is mitch doing in 2022? Still in the army?

[@_israelpizana]

Working on a ranch is the best first job you can have. Teaches you so many values. I worked with my dad all through my four years of high school in a horse farm. Sometimes even had to go do stuff before heading off to school. Its a beautiful life indeed!

[@OurWyomingLife]

We both agree very much, we are very lucky to have the life we do. Thanks for watching - Mike

[@Tomas-te3ph]

I’m a ranch hand on a small ranch and I wish to work on a ranch all my life

[@AndersonCattleCo]

Glad people like Mitch have a desire to serve, pray for his safety. My boys keep getting older and I'll lose my second son to college in a couple weeks and he will be missed. It is so nice to have help with some jobs and have experienced people to help you.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I am glad also, he will be missed. -Mike

[@gadihelflores6958]

Nice work mike

[@brandeissports3436]

Mitch, thank you for your service.

[@charlotteradmer3510]

Good luck Mitch and Thank you for your service whereever you may endup.

[@redroofretriever]

Thank you Mike, and Mitch, for your service to our great country. I hope Mitch has a great Army life ahead.

[@jodysappington7008]

proud of Mitch..hope he is okay..great video..

[@garypollard9770]

This is what young people need. They may not realize it but working on the ranch will teach them more than just ranch work. I am glad to see young people such as Mitch. He seems like a good kid and wish him all the best. Thank you Mike for giving these kids a source for making their own money and learning a few skills. This is good for them as much as it is good for you!

[@frankirwin2377]

Good training Mitch. The ranch work is good to prepare one for the Service. You'll have to keep us updated on Mitch's progress. I did the similar path from the ranch into the Army. At least you know Mitch has learned some good tools from his work at the ranch.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I agree, I hope that the skills he learned here, he will be able to translate into the real world. We have only heard that Mitch is still in basic training but according to his mom, he loves it. Hopefully we will get more of an update when he finishes basic. Thanks Frank - Mike

[@randyo.bowling1907]

Thank you Frank Irwin for YOUR service. OOOORAH!!!! R.O.B./US Public Health Service--Immunizations 1979-1980; "Doc" to U.S. Marines.

[@jeffp4257]

Mitch was great! Love your comment about his smart mouth and keeping it quiet in the Army! Being a Vet myself, sure know what you mean! We wish him the very best and thank him for serving. Will keep him in our prayers. God bless.

[@OurWyomingLife]

He seems to be doing well. He is headed to Fort Polk soon. Thanks for watching and I will pass along the well wishes. - Mike

[@remingtongoff73]

From one veteran to another I enjoy watching your videos, and wish Mitch the best of luck with his career in the Army.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching - Mike

[@safetymikeengland]

Way to go, Mike. Raising beef cattle is a great way to start in life. I went from raising beef cattle to the Army. Thats a great career path! Go, Mitch!

[@Lucky4wd4840]

Great to see there are still GREAT KIDS out there to take over our GREAT Country! I Wish Mitch all the best in life!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Mitch is a great kid...Looking forward to seeing great things from him. Thanks for watching! -Mike

[@chrishillegonds366]

Yes, thank you for your service Mitch. All the best with your future.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I will pass it along to him, thank you - Mike

[@JD-by9np]

The work ethic he learned on your ranch will go a long way to helping him be successful in the Army. All the hard work you put him through means he will be able to literally run circles around some of the other recruits who have never worked a hard job before. Drive and work ethic are everything for the military and you have instilled both in him it sounds like. Good luck Mitch

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Joshua, I agree. His parents gave him a great start! -Mike

[@jmeans8216]

Good luck Mitch. Your time in the army you will meet people you'll never forget for the rest of your life and you love stories go with those memories. I hope you like the Army enough to make it a career wish I would have stayed in the Marine Corps my 20. And Mike I know Samuel and Mitch went to the Army any of your other Ranch hands went to the service also.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks. Just Sam and Mitch have joined the military after leaving here :) -Mike

[@randyo.bowling1907]

CORPSMAN ON DECK! SEMPER FI M.C.!!! Many Thanks J Means for YOUR time in the CORPS!!!! Wish the U.S.Public Health Service.----Immunizations could have been longer or became FMF--PHS; but, no more or no continued slots. USPHS--S.W. Ark. Regional Health Office (79-80) , the 9 mo. BAC-T Lab at McClellan VAMC--Little Rock division (1984-85), & my heart research time w/Rich Kennedy, Ph.D., U. of Ark. Med. Sciences (1982, '83, '84), were my all time favorite jobs. Semper Fi Do or Die!!!! R.O.B./

[@rbyq6398]

I did basic and AIT 88M at Ft Leonard wood Missouri. I really enjoy the ranch responsibilities you share with the videos, Mike. Having a small operation myself I'm grateful I can learn from you. Thank you

[@jerryd6680]

Mitch!! you just got a great start in life!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

I'll pass it along, thanks a bunch! -mike

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I hope Mitch is doing well now that he has some time in the Army.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I talked to him not to long ago, seemed to be doing great. Thanks - Mike

[@davidburrow4584]

You're a good man, good luck, i was 17 when i went in.

[@boomerhawk]

Good luck Mitch, God Bless & Protect you, & thank you for your service & sacrifice!!! Mike... how is Mitch doing these days??

[@josepheaton5881]

Believe it or not I have spent over eight hours watching your videos it’s always been my dream to own my own ranch but as I know it will never happen so I’m living through your videos keep up the great work.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Live through us and if you ever end up with way, I would be happy to put you to work :) Thanks Joseph! - Mike

[@rgs4x]

Good food. He has his priorities straight! Best of luck to you Mitch. Go with the flow!!!!!!!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats Mitch, thanks for watching! -Mike

[@ocielcorral2464]

God bless you. Mitch im mexican and i see this videos from chicago love this videos

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching - Mike

[@zach_hewitt]

Mitch, thank you for your service! If you ever end up at Ft. Carson, dinners on me. I think these types of videos are great. Getting to know the operator & the part time help. Keep up the good work!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Zach, I will pass along your message. -Mike

[@Emmerlynn]

Sending some love from Texas! Good luck to Mitch and thanks to you guys for all the videos!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hi there, and thanks for watching. I'll make sure your message gets to Mitch. -Mike

[@ericbubbles8642]

Mitch you’re going to be a ok. Just go with the flow like U said. Stay Blessed Mitch.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I'll pass it along Eric, thanks - MIke

[@tortaboy]

Sounds like this may be the most memorable 7 months in young Mitch's life.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Well, I'm not sure about that, but I hope that it sticks out in his mind. Thanks -Mike

[@johnhatt1219]

Keep up the good work Mike

[@davemetz7368]

I love the fact you are giving younger folks the chance to work on your ranch and to grow the experience of the work ethic there, which requires a multitude of various tasks, which will serve them later in life.The other day I mentioned the word " posse " to my 3 grandsons, aged 10, 11, and 12, and they responded...pa pa, what's a posse ? I started to say when you watch cowboys and indians on tv ...... ( when i was interupted ). They said whats cowboys and indians ? I was SHOCKED to learn none of the boys had ever watched a western on tv, because the are constantly playing with their electronics, i-pad, etc. I have to feel discouraged for some of the youth today, not having the chance to experience a life on the farm. Best of luck to Mitch and to you also on your next replacement. Love the old pick-up truck in the beginning of your video !

[@OurWyomingLife]

I do think its important to give kids that want to work a chance to see a different side of things. McDonalds doesn't raise hamburgers and the like. It also gives them a chance to use their problem solving skills in real life. Lots of times I get calls with a problem and if its not life or death, I tell them they can figure it out. 9 times out of 10 they do. We recently heard from Mitch and he has graduated from basic training and is now moving on to his job training. We are excited to see him next time he comes home. Thanks for watching - Mike

[@USDAselect]

Best of luck to Mitch

[@OurWyomingLife]

Agreed, Ill be sure to pass your wishes to him. Thanks for watching -Mike

[@flashgaming2711]

Good Luck Mitch!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Flash, I'll pass it along -Mike

[@chadhazekamp6952]

tell Mitch thank you for your service for me . great video

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Chad, I'll let him know. -Mike

[@wittelarry1]

Good luck Mitch, God bless

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Larry

[@miguelrosas8281]

Beautiful beautiful world

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Miguel - Mike

[@Justin-fi7qz]

I'm rootin' for you Mitch!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Justin, I'll pass the word. -Mike

[@CharlesLScofieldJr]

Hopefully, Mitch is doing well in the Army. I hope Mitch was able to get the field he wanted. Hopefully Mitch was able to go into diesel mechanic as a field. As for myself, I served 20+ years in the Army. For the most part, I took it 3 years at a time except for the 4th re-enlistment I took 4 years and then six years on my last which put me over 20 years. Desert Storm sorta put a hold on me retiring as planned.

[@debcarpenter8519]

Mitch, growing up in Wyoming, then enlisting in the Army, seems like pretty foreign territory! That's why you'll be one of the more "ready" for basic training. Good luck Mitch, and Mike, you'll probably be getting a few more blisters on your hands and more mud on your boots! Good luck to both of you! LOL!

[@OurWyomingLife]

That I will and I'm sure Mitch is ready. Thanks Deb - Mike

[@rancherrina]

How interesting,I did my basic training at Fort Leonardwood, Ms. What a small world.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I agree, I believe he is headed to Fort Polk next. Thanks - Mike

[@cjacob9875]

Good Luck, Mitch. Be careful, use your feelings.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I will pass it along. Thanks - Mike

[@46rambo49]

Amazing how easy going, level headed, full of work ethic, and dedicated folks that work on a ranch become, that means they will become better at life. ya just don't see a ranch hand in a protest march. Semper Fi Mitch........

[@OurWyomingLife]

You sure hope so, its a good start. Thanks -Mike

[@meanjoegreen4925]

good luck Mitch keep your chin up & mouth closed as Mike said & you can go far in the army only thing stopping you is yourself

[@OurWyomingLife]

We havent yet heard from Mitch, he is still in basic but I will pass your message along as soon as I do. Thanks for watching - Mike

[@rubencruz36]

I love that ranch job

[@roguevirus]

Tell Mitch that he'll most likely have to use that exact same post hammer during his time in the Army. The posts that hold the shape of concertina wire are of a similar design, and are put into the earth in the same way.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats good to know, I'm sure he will keep his mouth shut about being familiar to that tool. At least I hope he does. Thanks Jesse and thanks for watching! -Mike

[@michaelkaylor6770]

Mitch, use the Tuition assistance offered by the service, then when you are done whether twenty or four, use every single day of your Post 911 GI Bill. Also, remember that the GI Bill covers piloting, Mech stuff, Heavy Equipment, and lots of other stuff!

[@peretzo]

Dear Mitch, Good luck from Israel!

[@MrGkoplitz]

Good luck Mitch, my advice is during basic training never volunteer, the jobs usually are not as advertised I.e. can you drive? Hands go up, ok grab those brooms and drive them up and down the walk,... lol .

[@OurWyomingLife]

haha, thats pretty funny. I'll pass it along. Thanks for watching! -Mike

[@randyo.bowling1907]

Or a Wheel Barrow.

[@kwilliamson1096]

No truer words were ever spoken! US Army, Combat Engineer 1977-1980. 2 years in the Panama Canal Zone.

[@dolorissperling9209]

How's Mitch doing? What a great young man. Any updates?

[@earlenepeterson8065]

I'm a vet. I thought I never be a "lifer". :) However, God had other plans. 21 years with a rank of LTC. He will learn right away to shut up and listen. I hope he's doing well. I appreciate what he is doing for our America.

[@ryangrider9607]

“Watch that smart mouth, and keep it closed” That’s the way understatement of the century, lol!

[@nrood3821]

keep your mouth closed. is great advice for all aspects of life. alot less shit would happen in the world if we just stopped talking and all that crap!

[@acerbicatheist2893]

Yeah I encountered an army from cadets, considered RAMC as comissioned medic, auto captaincy means they can't fuck you around so much....then my medical career imploded, I became a microbiologist, and I'm loving the way the pandemic is helping humanity deal with the appalling hubris it is so often guilty of. We needed reminding of our vulnerabilities. Wait...oh yeah the army, right... Hats off to Lieutenant-colonels everwhur especially in charge of MASH units. Thankyou doctors. Oh yes...I just can't keep it zipped, maybe you noticed! XD

[@Jnk757]

this was a fire video

[@jenhoney9741]

Awesome

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Jennifer! - Mike

[@americangalaxy5709]

I am a ranch hand going on 1 month which I am 15 but going to be 16 on the 29th of November I enjoy working on the ranch hope one day I can own my own ranch

[@levisinden6170]

Just found your channel today. Really enjoying your videos. If Mitch came to Fort Leonard Wood be was in my neck of the woods. I live about 18 miles north.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching. We haven't heard from Mitch in a while. Hoping for an update soon and we will share it with everyone. If you see him wandering around tell him hi! -Mike

[@tntcattle6246]

good luck mitch

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Tanner, I'll give him the message. Thanks for watching! -Mike

[@doneddy5812]

Poor kid, 6 weeks of hell at Fort Leonard Wood. He will never forget it lol.

[@OurWyomingLife]

And now he is at Fort Polk, I havent talked to him to see if its any better. Thanks Don - Mike

[@safetymikeengland]

6 weeks?

[@leroywilliams618]

There is no more and less a decision when you’re working on the ranch so I won’t be hard to tell with the easy so I’ve been nothing but it pays off in the long run if you don’t understand what ranching is all about that’s the best thing to have in life because he’ll make a person understanding enjoying your life with her cattle is the most important thing of life

[@roncarlson228]

Mike,Did you and Mitch stay in touch and where is Mitch today?Great video

[@deborahswanberg6144]

I'm just watching this video now, it's 3 years old. Any new news on Mitch. Is he still in the Army? Or is he back in Wyoming?

[@Jnk757]

love the boss

[@qingyeliu4968]

hi good job guy god bless u

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much - Mike

[@DXWXMX44]

Looks like a good guy - hard to tip over too.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Unless you get him laughing! Thanks - Mike

[@randyo.bowling1907]

Thanks, by now Mitch, for your Army time. My eyes are now heavily lubricated from the ARMY basic news. Mike, thanks to you too! Corpsman on Deck!! Would like to know how Army Boot was like, where are you Mitch, Rank 1-1/2 years later. Semper Fi soldier, God Speed from Arkansas. /s/ "Doc" to the Marines. R.O.B./U.S.P.H.S-.-1979-80 .

[@johntrussell7808]

Hey Mike have you heard from Mitch? How's he doing?

[@attaat]

Any news on how Mitch is getting on?

[@ericcorder9083]

Update on Mitch video 2 years later

[@lukeripploh4272]

Hey mike I’m a sheep/ goat farm hand for the #3 rated vet in the state and the biggest sheep farm in ohio

[@OurWyomingLife]

Very cool. Thanks for watching - Mike

[@johnosborne7708]

14 and 18 years old. so basically child labor.. Bravo

[@bevwood8210]

@ourwyominglife what is Mitch doing these days? Do you have an update?

[@stephencummings1003]

WTF this is right out of Heartland lol

[@OurWyomingLife]

The movie?? -Mike

[@andybateman2478]

Best of luck mitch and where can I fill out an application.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Haha, I've never had to take applications, theres never been a waiting line. Thank you sir, I will let Mitch know. - Mike

[@Kingmidget71]

I wonder what Mitch is doing ?

[@AccountInactive]

Update?

[@1less77]

Well its been five months...how's he doing?

[@OurWyomingLife]

There is actually an update from Mitch in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKiwmZaNhLumqNU Thanks for watching - Mike

[@Joel_Mullins06]

Where do I sign?

[@codyludwig2811]

Hi Mike my names Cody I loved farming until I got cancer and 2 cases of Menijitis but still ticking where abouts in Wyoming are you from?

[@OurWyomingLife]

We are in Northeast Wyoming the closest big town is Gillette :) -Mike

[@jorgen9357]

I’d love to work here

[@cosmodave69]

Smart Mouth Clean the Chicken House...Keep it Shut Mitch Best of Luck.ouch.great video

[@jamesdoublet4203]

Hey pal, I'm 30 years old british army sniper veteran, I emigrated to Canada and I live in alberta! I've always wanted to be a farmer on the ranch, I have no experience as of speak but I have a offer to work as a ranch hand on a ranch north of me and he says he's willing to train as I stated I would like to work on a ranch and commit to them with my skills and learn and grow with them , I'm a blank canvas to be taught , I have a natural love and passion for wildlife and cows, I have another 30 years of work left in me and I want to make a life and career and lifestyle for my family, I know I'm older starting out as I see your ranch hands are younger, but I should still go for it right? I am a fast learner and can brave the weather, Any tips for a older new comer?

[@martinspijker9661]

he looks like Jake from two and a half men..:)

[@richardsteedley4507]

Hey, Mike. I just wrapped up school for the semester. Any chance you could use another ranch hand for a couple of months this summer? If so, please PM me. Thanks!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Richard! - Mike

[@shellyolheiser3938]

Whatever happened to Mitch ?

[@Kwiyagat]

I might get to be a ranch hand, I lived on a farm, its now just a couple animals, but I am 14 and ready for money for a beaten old truck or what not.

[@travelinthru9519]

You know you know you know ? No I don't know can ya tell me ?

[@tctarheelfarmin358]

Needs a cowboy hat!

[@dougmerril7129]

nuice too see the mode t agan

[@michaelliechty9906]

I'll come work for free for a few steaks/ week

[@OurWyomingLife]

I think I would be getting the better end of that deal haha. -Mike

[@jeremyrider8972]

Can I b your ranch hand please. I'm serious

[@johnosborne7708]

brown sirt skinny arms

[@dawudcharlton]

want to leave the gross multicultural system i live in.Can an Adult be a ranch hand

[@danielmann3896]

good luck mitch