Articles by Heather Eppich

A new fence was built across summer pasture, to better manage cattle with rest/rotational grazing.

Eppich: Seeding and foaling begin

By Heather Eppich July 2, 2021

Early April found us cleaning seed. Gregory had the cleaning plant running all day and was able to work on projects around the yard but always had to be close by to make sure everything was working properly and doing a good job. On April 24 we put tin on the roof of Gregory’s grandmother’s […] Read more

Halter training begins when foals are just a few days old.

Cattleman’s Corner

Horse-breeding program an unplanned opportunity

By Heather Eppich June 29, 2021

Quiet bloodlines produce animals that are easy to handle Editor’s Note: Cattleman’s Corner columnist Heather Eppich and her husband Gregory, who run a mixed farming operation near Handel, Sask., explain how they also got into the horse breeding business. In August 2017, Gregory and I had an opportunity that we just couldn’t pass up. Like […] Read more

This new brood mare will have a nice fit into a program of producing good ranch and pleasure horses. For more information check out the website: EppichQuarterHorses.com.

Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Calving almost done, seed cleaning begins

Eppich News: Looking forward to 2021 horse-breeding program

By Heather Eppich May 26, 2021

The middle of March found us in the middle of calving and at the beginning of seed cleaning. March 18, Gregory got the cleaning plant cleaned up and checked everything to make sure it was all in working order, and then the next day he started cleaning the oats. March 21 we had another tragedy. […] Read more

Calving season is well underway with some great looking calves.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Cow-Calf

A busy beginning to calving season

Eppich News: A quick start, but with a couple of unfortunate losses

By Heather Eppich April 16, 2021

We celebrated James’s first birthday on Feb. 18. Time has passed so fast on us. It does not seem like a year already! The weather also turned nicer. It felt quite warm in comparison to the -35 C we had the week before. With the warmer weather, the snow started melting during the day and […] Read more

The tire feeder works well to hold chop and minerals, and while the tire isn’t all that big, it is surprising how many animals can fit around it.

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

A new purpose for old combine and tractor tires

Materials around the yard turned into a couple of durable feeders

By Heather Eppich March 19, 2021

This winter we needed a few more feeders for our cows and horses. We had too many animals trying to crowd around a few feeders. We weren’t in a position to buy more feeders, so husband Gregory made a couple from materials we had here on the farm. With machinery we always have a few […] Read more

Due to the cold temperatures in February, cattle were provided with good wind breaks and plenty of dry bedding.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Last of hay and flax bales hauled home

Eppich News: Hopefully, cold temperatures are gone by early March calving

By Heather Eppich March 11, 2021

The beginning of the new year found us hauling bales. Gregory and John hauled slough bales the first week of January. Then, with the help of the blade on the tractor, they were able to plow snow and get 80 flax straw bales home on Jan. 8 and 9. On Jan. 11 Gregory drove his […] Read more

With about two feet of snow already in December, this Degelman blade will come in handy to keep trails open to feed cows.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Tractor arrival gets new year off to good start

Eppich News: Several Quarter Horses went to good homes in 2020

By Heather Eppich February 8, 2021

A few of our Eppich Quarter Horse weanlings went to their new homes at the end of November and beginning of December. It is sad to see them go, as we get quite attached sometimes, but it is good to see them go to homes where they will be enjoyed. On Dec. 3 Gregory and […] Read more

The four-wheel-drive post pounder truck served double duty in getting hay out to cattle after the snowstorm.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Snow forced the cows home early

Eppich News: Post-pounder truck becomes multipurpose vehicle

By Heather Eppich January 15, 2021

The beginning of November surprised us with snow. It started the evening of Nov. 7 and all the next day. By the time it was done we had more than two feet of snow. According to the radio, that was more snow than we got in October, November, December and January combined last year. Luckily […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Not enough days in the season

Eppich News: Two loads of calves taken to market just part of the fall projects

By Heather Eppich December 24, 2020

Oct. 14 was weaning day for our Eppich Quarter Horse foals. The foals weren’t too upset, but the mommas were. Within just a few days the corral quieted down and everyone accepted the change. The next day we took a load of calves on the two-horse trailer into Provost, Alta. for the sale the next […] Read more

Going through a fence, no serious injury, but leaves a nasty gash.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Much to be thankful for — 2020 harvest completed

Eppich News: Except for the moose that keep breaking fences

By Heather Eppich November 27, 2020

After the inch and a half of rain on Sept. 20, we were harvesting dry barley again by late afternoon Sept. 23. In the morning I went down to Danny and Sheila Roths and brought home the last two mares and foals. The next morning, our neighbour Lynn Heltman called to let us know that […] Read more

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Eppich: Seeding and foaling begin

Horse-breeding program an unplanned opportunity

Calving almost done, seed cleaning begins

A busy beginning to calving season

A new purpose for old combine and tractor tires

Last of hay and flax bales hauled home

Tractor arrival gets new year off to good start

Snow forced the cows home early

Not enough days in the season

Much to be thankful for — 2020 harvest completed

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