#1 Do Your Homework Prior to the Sale Most breeders go to the extent of organizing a catalog for review prior to the sale. These catalogs contain pertinent information about breed, date of birth, pedigrees and EPDs. If this is your first time to purchase from a particular breeder, make a phone call well before […]
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Getting Fit in the Barn
By, Mindy Ward, Excerpt from DRIVE Magazine Article Who needs a fancy gym and monthly membership fee when you have the luxury of barn time and chores at your fingertips? Getting in a substantial amount of calorie-burning, muscle-building exercises is simple when you have calves to blow/brush, pigs to walk, and sheep and goats to […]
Recipes From the Ranch: Fresh From the Garden
By, Alise Nolan, The Ranch Kitchen On our ranch the grass is finally turning green, baby Hereford calves are jumping through the red clover and my husband and my thoughts turn to our garden and weekends camping at the lake. Each year we plant a garden that is entirely too big for our family of […]
Promposals Stock Show Style!
Prom season is upon us, so we asked our fans to share their “promposal” stories for a chance to be featured on our blog. After reading through all of the amazing stories, we were so impressed with the creativity and the dedication to the #stockshowlife! Here are just a few of our favorites: […]
Mark That Card: Breeding Does Class Results
Breeding Does Official Results Provided by, Brant Poe, Texas A&M University 1-3-2-4 Cuts: 2-5-2 I like the breeding does 1324. There’s definitely an elite pair of powerful brood doe prospects, but I personally lean towards the extra look and extension of the painted doe to win. This big footed, flat shouldered female is neater chested […]
A Family Affair: Bar A Cattle Company
By, Mollie Lastovica While there are many competitive activities that embody support, encouragement and mentorship for families, it can be argued that none other than showing livestock are a true family affair. From completing daily chores, prepping for and getting to a show, rejoicing in a win or regrouping after a tough loss – it’s […]