UPDATE That stick died in the last trip to the Auction Barn. A 400 lb calf decided it wanted to go in reverse and failed! The ASH stick was between 2 points in the Ally way and cracked but did not break in two pieces. So I now have a new Cow Stick and need to cut and age another so it will be ready. I was able to salvage a nice 42 inch walking stick from the damaged one so that was good.