DAY 3: Meet RLR The Bookkeeper (Bookie) Please read this entire post before messaging or emailing us for details. Bookie is 4.5 months old and fully weaned. He is up to date on vaccines, farrier trims, and worming. Born here at River Lane Ranch, he has been handled since the moment he arrived and is extremely bonded to people. He is well adjusted to dogs, cats, kids, equipment, and the natural busyness of ranch life. He is a Gypsy Vanner (Gypsy Cob) and is expected to mature around 14.2–14.3hh.

In the Omo Valley of Ethiopia, the Banna tribe practices an incredible, ancient tradition: stilt-walking. Young men master these towering "long sticks" not just as a form of transportation to navigate wet terrain, but also as a way to avoid venomous snakes and other wild animals while herding cattle. More importantly, mastering the stilts is a powerful rite of passage, demonstrating a man's strength, skill, and readiness for adulthood within the community. | History In Pictures