I bet you wonder how I manage to “do it all” -- care for my animals, organize outings for civic and church groups, manage repairs and additions to the farm. Well, I’ll let you in on my secret. On this page, behind - the - scene shots of my helpers at Shaggy Chic’ Suri Ranch.

Dakota Kirkpatrick and Kurt Ottmo literally keep this place going. These young men always show up for work, no matter what the weather, never complain about the task at hand, and think on their feet. Both have great attitudes and work ethics. They often come up with ideas better than the ones I had in mind. They work with what we have, and fix it if it breaks! Thank you, Dakota and Kurt. I couldn’t “do it all” without you.:

Working on the new peafowl pen.

It takes Kurt and Dakota to convince Mad Mountain Dean that walking on a lead is really ok.

Dakota gets some attitude from Zam Man.

Dakota hauls hay to the alpacas.

Teamwork!

A bit of reassurance from Dakota.

Whoops - Dakota has a flat!

Halter training: (L) Dakota get's an easy one! Kazaam does well for the first time on halter and lead. (Center)  Luke decides that maybe a halter isn't so bad after all. (R) Luke lets Kurt know what he thinks about being halter trained!

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