Stella stopped as soon as they exited the barn. She wasnt sure what to do, and was waiting for instructions. The canine observed the act- just didnt know how to complete it.

Storm looked back to see Stella just standing there outside the barn. He cooked his head confused and padded back to her. "Well aren't you coming?" He asked confused.

Stella seemed embarrassed. "Well.. I-I dont know.." She muttered the end and lowered her head down. The canine sat, a huff escaping her halfway opened snout.

Storm was panting and looked back behind him. He looked at Stella then behind him again before turning around. "Well if you decide to come then follow the horses scent or mine." He said before taking off in the direction of the winter pasture where all the cattle was currently at.

Stella nodded. She didnt even hesitate before running off after Storm, not even bothered by the fact that the ground had turned to mud and dirt. The female had a smile upon her canine face, showing that she finally had some confidence.

Storm glanced back to see Stella running after him. He yipped happily as he ran to the winter pasture. It wasnt long before they arrived to the winter pasture. Storm looked around. No horse to be seen. Even his talk with Stella didnt keep the short cut from failing. As usual, Storm padded over to the end of the trail where the horse would emerge, and sat down waiting.

Stella soon trotted up to his side. She was panting from the run, but sat down and leaned onto Storm. The canine's tail thumped softly on the ground. Stella stared into the trail waiting.

Storm smiled as Stella leaned into him. Soon enough, hoof beats could be heard and Storm let out a bark to say he was there first once again. The horse came trotting out of the forest towards the dogs. Storms owner had a bright smile on his face as he tossed the dogs jerky and shook his head. Storm was use to the ritual. Every time Storm go to one of the pastures first, he was rewarded with jerky.

Stella jumped up when she heard the hearing horse. She ran alongside them, before catching the piece of jerky. The canine sat down and gnawed on it for a bit. Stella then got back up and ran to catch up.

Stormy had eaten the Jerry quickly. "Come on then." He called to Stella as he ran after the horse. Soon enough the cattle came into sight. A few calls had been born in the past few days and many of the females were ready to have their calves any day. Storm barked happily as he started to gather the cattle in a circle.