FIRST HERD
Helping Kids Build Their First Herd With Confidence and Support
First Herd is a program designed for youth who are already passionate about livestock. The kids who live and breathe ranch life, spend time studying animals, help with chores, dream of belts and buckles, or talk nonstop about goats and sheep.
These are the kids who want to put in the work but just need help getting started with their very first herd.
First Herd provides:
Access to starter livestock
A path to begin responsibly and safely
This program isn’t for children who are “curious.”
It’s for the ones who are committed.
If you know a young person who is already showing the drive and dedication it takes to raise livestock, you can nominate them below.
Our Commitment to COMMUNITY
Your support makes this possible
Thank you.
Feed Our Vets
We raise high quality, small-batch beef here on the ranch. 10% of each beef that we process is donated and hand-delivered to local veterans and seniors who could not otherwise afford beef often.
Support Our VetsGolden Reins
When horse retire because of age or medical reasons, their owner cannot always afford to keep them. Our Golden Reins is a retirement program for these horse. We take them here and your support provides hay, minerals, vet care, farrier services, and gentle handling.
Support Golden ReinsFirst Herd
First Herd helps young and up and coming ranchers buy their first herd through our First Herd Grant. This program supports young rancher to start with goats, sheep or cattle.
Join the First HerdAdopt
Ready to bring an animal into your home? This is where you can view available animals and apply to adopt.
View AnimalsFund
We are bursting at the seams and growing. In order to take in more animals in need, we need more room. We are raising funds to purchase and build a bigger facility where we can house 100+ dogs and more livestock.
Become a DonorMail Call
Snail mail is a great way to stay in touch. It slows things down, keeps the skill of writing alive, and is a great way to connect with seniors who may be lonely. In our Mail Call program we connect vets and seniors with a penpal who would like to keep up on old school communication.
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