Morning chores – photo essay

By 
Reading Time: 2 minutes

Published: March 4, 2021

,

Marcus pitches out chunks of ice as his father, Ian Mason, chops ice on the watering trough. | Mike Sturk photo

Photo Essay | Joel, 10, and Marcus Mason, 13, were busy Feb. 13 on their family’s ranch southwest of High River, Alta. Chores are part of their morning routine. | Mike Sturk photos

Joel, 10, and Marcus Mason, 13, were busy Feb. 13 on their family’s ranch southwest of High River, Alta. Chores are part of their morning routine.| Mike Sturk photos

Marcus feeds 4-H yearlings. | Mike Sturk photo

 

Joel helps move new 4-H calves into a different pen while their mothers feed. | Mike Sturk photo

 

Joel’s morning chores include feeding and running the ranch’s working dogs. | Mike Sturk photo

 

Joel chops and clears ice from one of the watering troughs. | Mike Sturk photo

explore

Stories from our other publications