Traditional Cattle Branding In Central Montana - Waid Ranch est. 1897

Not all traditions are dead, there are some are worth preserving. The Waid Ranch branded its first animal in 1897. Since then thousands of cattle were raised and sold. In the old days the cattle were driven down to the railyard and sent off to the slaughter. The Brand was the mark of ownership. Without a brand a rancher could not prove he was selling his cattle or his neighbors.
Today the brand still serves a practical purpose, especially when fences go down. Beyond that it is a symbol of pride and an homage to the past. Each brand is unique with over 50,000 registered Montana Livestock Brands maintained by the Brands Enforcement Division Brand Office.
Ranching is more than a Job, it is a lifestyle; no days off. It is about enjoying what you do and having the mentality to get stuff done, even when the odds are against you. Its about having nerves of steel and a strong back. And its about family and tradition, about a love for the land and the animals. The Waid Ranch is a special place, truly God's country.
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A Film by Cody Adams and Dave Kraina
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Cinematography - Cody Adams and Dave Kraina
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[@Jerry_Debi]

❤ My life never got the chance to work, and I mean work in this most amazing lifestyle known to man. But jumping out of perfectly good airplanes for the greatest military on earth was my calling. But being almost 70 now, I'll just watch ya'll on Y/T. God bless, and keep the faith ❤

[@smithandrogue]

Thanks for tuning in and for your service. God bless!

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@Jerry_Debi
Dude,you didn't miss nothing
Except
18 hours a day
NOTHING BUT WORK
7 days a week
365 days a year
WAAAAAAY BELOW AVERAGE pay
Gettin kicked stomped bucked ran over and run down physically.......
NO BENEFITS
NO RETIREMENT
WORK TILL YOU'RE stove up and walking like crab missing a leg.......
Being at a line shack with nothing but a dog for company,50 miles from the big house and 100 miles from town.......you aint missed nothing.

[@richhaupt8878]

These folks are the real deal! God bless each and every one of you!

[@smithandrogue]

Truly, no doubt about it. God bless!

[@user-ed7wj9my2j]

Amazing video I loved it reminded me of the times we had to Trail a cattle from the ranch to town to load onto the trains because it was too muddy to get in. What an experience cold and raining had so many clothes on couldn't get back on my horse when I got off. But it was so enjoyable. Take care all of you and be safe

[@smithandrogue]

Thanks! We really enjoyed ourselves out there and learned a ton too. Cheers!

[@N40-TylerGranlund]

Amazing story, well done!

[@smithandrogue]

Thanks Tyler! It was a super fun project. The Waid's are awesome people, authentic, genuine, and hard working.

[@earllaiho588]

Great video!!!

[@smithandrogue]

Thank you!!

[@quiquo9320]

Intro was crazy 😍

[@smithandrogue]

thankyou!

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Miss that life

[@smithandrogue]

What a life it is, hard work, lots of risk, but the reward is great.

[@jan544]

Yellowstone

[@user-sw9zc5jj6p]

@jan544......
WHAT IN THE HELL are you trying to say?.......that made no sense😂😂😂😂

[@Middyman43]

Best national park out there!!

[@palomo1ful]

This lands belongs to the Native Americans you stole there land

[@sailormoon517]

Well ol’ son the Indians likely were on the land where you live too. Maybe you should give ‘em’ your house…

[@user-sw9zc5jj6p]

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@palomo1ful
Give it a rest....😂😂😂😂
Go watch the clip from the movie bury my heart at wounded knee and the meeting between sitting bull and the Army in officer.
Before you comment about something,you really should at least be somewhat knowledgeable.....
BUT......like the other guy says,if you feel guilty.....
GIVE THEM YOUR HOUSE.