Chapter 172

Although he was pushing sixty-five, Dan Hammond still liked to ride fences on his ranch and check the herds in the pastures. It pleased him that his sons had the same love of ranching he did. They had even managed to marry women who loved ranching. When he finally decided to hang up his spurs, he knew the Bar H would be in good hands.

But he wasn't even close to being ready for that. Dan Hammond prided himself on staying in good shape and, unlike too many of his friends, he took good care of his health. So hours in the saddle riding his land were almost a walk in the park for him.