Aria's day on her ranch starts early. As dawn breaks, she’s up and ready, dressed in her worn boots, jeans, and a sturdy hat. Her first task is to feed the livestock. She heads to the barn, where she fills the troughs with feed for the horses, cattle, and other animals, making sure each one gets their share.

Next, she checks on the health and condition of her horses. Aria is particularly attentive to her roping horse, ensuring it's well-fed, groomed, and in good health. After the animals are fed and watered, she saddles up and heads out for a ride to inspect the fences and the pasture. She ensures the cattle are safe and checks for any repairs needed on the ranch.

Mid-morning, Aria practices her roping skills. She sets up a dummy calf and works on her technique, throwing and catching, honing her precision and speed. This is a crucial part of her routine, keeping her skills sharp for competitions and ranch work.

By noon, she takes a break for a hearty lunch, often something quick and homemade. Afterwards, she may have a few hours of maintenance work: repairing fences, mending equipment, or working on the barn. Sometimes, she has help from ranch hands, but often she prefers to do the tough jobs herself.

In the afternoon, Aria might move the cattle to different pastures, ensuring they have fresh grazing areas. This involves herding them with her horse and making sure none are left behind. She also keeps an eye out for any sick or injured animals, ready to provide care or call a vet if needed.

As the sun begins to set, she feeds the animals again and ensures everything is in order for the night. After the evening chores, she heads back to her home, where she cleans up and prepares dinner. The evening is a time for her to relax, often spent planning the next day's activities or catching up on ranch records and bookkeeping.

Before bed, she might take one last walk around the ranch, enjoying the peace and quiet of the night, listening to the sounds of the animals settling in. Then, she heads to bed early, ready to start the cycle again the next day.

Aria’s life is a mix of hard work, dedication, and a deep connection to the land and her animals, driven by her passion for the ranching lifestyle.

Done by the lovely FloMutt