Join Molly for a lively chat with Matt King from Singing Hill Ranch! A self-proclaimed superfan of Hired Hand (and no, we didn't bribe him!), Matt shares the incredible journey of how a vision on a Wisconsin road blossomed into a thriving ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas—all in just five months!

Discover how his 5-year-old daughter has mastered the art of negotiation, what he would change if he could hit the reset button, and why having mentors is an absolute game changer.

Matt's mantra? Dive into the ranching world with joy, not just equipment! Embrace the fun, forge unforgettable relationships, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. He perfectly sums up his ranching philosophy as "No Hat, All Cattle"—because you don't always need a cowboy hat when you have a passion for longhorns!

Don’t forget to give a shoutout to the whole King family at the upcoming Texas Treasure Sale! 

Singing Hill Ranch: https://www.singinghillranch.com

Matt mentions these ranchers:

SE Longhorn Ranch: http://www.selonghornranch.com

New Age Cattle Co: http://www.newagecattlecompany.com

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Today, Molly talks with one of Hired Hand Software's first customers, Bill and Suzanne Torkildsen. Their ranch, Bull Creek Longhorns is located in Fayetteville, Texas and has been raising and selling Registered Texas Longhorns since 2004. The Torkildsens were recognized as Breeder of the Year with the TLBAA in 2019 & again in 2023 at The Legends Sale. In addition to those accolades, they were honored with the Bob Loomis 2024 Milestone - Breed Improvement Award.  If you look at the bloodlines Bull Creek focuses on, one of the cows they feel is worthy to keep threaded through their herd is Tari Graves FM49. There are several attributes that she brings to the table most all of the time. Listen today to hear what these attributes are and much, much more!

www.bullcreeklonghorns.com

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Today Molly visits with Ben Krump from Krump Longhorns located in the southeast corner of North Dakota. He has been around longhorns since he was 3 years old, when his parents established a herd in 2003. In 2019, he bought his first registered cow, “DC Cowboy’s Leweze,” from Fred and Cheryl Bryant. That is when the addiction started. At Krump Longhorns, the goal is to breed a “total package” longhorn, focusing on conformation, color, horn, longevity, and disposition.

www.krumplonghorns.com

Mentioned Sites:
www.arrowheadcattlecompany.com
www.bullcreeklonghorns.com

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Molly visits with the Pshigodas from 3P Ranch in Perryton, Texas. Barb & Jason started their ranch dreams with a couple of a chickens and a dream to live a peaceful life. This dream quickly turned into a passion and in 2015 they purchased their current home and ranch. They pride themselves on raising healthy, quality livestock in the most natural conditions possible making their elite herd of Texas Longhorns a dream come true. Word in the barn is Barb and Jason will be adding their own little baby to their herd soon! Join us today to hear about what they have learned since they started in 2015, what they look for in a longhorn, and how much they enjoyed their year with the Millennium Futurity Rooster!

www.3pranchtx.com

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In today's episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, Molly talks with Dr.. Mark Gilliland from Gilliland Ranch located in Weatherford, Texas. Mark answers questions from other longhorn breeders, discusses breeding, buying and selling bulls as well as sharing his wealth of knowledge on horn growth, genetics and moving "tough to sell" bulls. Some interesting facts; the Gilliland Ranch is over a 100 years old, Mark lived in Africa, & he started his college career in the midwest, then went south and ended it on the California coast. Listen today to learn more about Dr. Mark Gilliland, the Gilliland Ranch and the Longhorn breed.

Gilliland Longhorn Ranch: www.gillilandlonghornranch.com

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Today, Molly talks with the National Longhorn Futurity Race Female Winner owner Natalie Chaney of Diamond C Ranch. Natalie won the NLFR Race with the amazing Fifty Grande BCC.  Diamond C Ranch is located in Thomasville, North Carolina. Natalie shares what this honor means to her and shares some of the stories from the past year being the driver for Fifty Grande BCC. She also shares some of her favorite things with raising Longhorns and how this has turned into a family affair. 

www.nclonghorns.com

Fifty Grande BCC

www.huntingtonsales.com/NLFR

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Join Molly and Jaymie as they go over the sale stats from this past weekend's Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic held in Fort Worth, Texas. This sale kicked off the start of the 2025 sale season. Listen today to hear about the most viewed animals, the highest selling lots and feedback from attendees.

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Today we kick off the 2025 sale season with Josh Gentry. Jaymie and Josh talk about the upcoming TLBAA Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale held in Fort Worth, Texas on January 18th & 19th.  The Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic is the first sale of the year and the most prominent exposure opportunity for our amazing Texas Longhorns, being a part of the historic Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Fort Worth. This year, the consignors dug deep into their breeding programs to consign, what Josh feels is the best group of cattle they have put together in many years.  Listen today to hear about all the events happening this weekend at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Grounds. We are off and bidding into 2025!

Josh Gentry, Weekend Questions: 214.435.5569
Devin Culpepper, TLBT Questions: 903-227-5053
Amanda Danley, World Show Questions: 432-788-7750  

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To kick off the new year, Molly talks with one of our newer customers Angela Bivens with White Stone Ranch.  Angela and Darrell's ranch is located in central Texas in the midst of the Fairy Mountain Range. Their adventure began with an unexpected purchase of a Longhorn heifer at a fundraising event for The Longhorn Project at the Johnson Space Center. This young heifer hooked them on their love for longhorns after she, Kettlles Ginger Snap, after she had great success within the futurities with the highlight being the High Point Female in the 2021 and 2022 Millennium Futurity. Although their journey has just begun, hear what they have learned so far, what they may have done differently and what they like to do when they are not putting up fence, working hay or feeding the longhorns.

Happy New Year from Hired Hand! 

www.whitestoneranch.net

www.thelonghornproject.com

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In honor of the University of Texas playing in the Peach Bowl tomorrow, we have a special podcast for you. Today, Molly talks with her longtime mentors and friends, John and Betty Baker from Sunrise Ranch near Austin, Texas. John and Betty Baker are well known in the Longhorn breeding community for their breeding and their involvement with the youth in their camp and their volunteering within longhorn organizations. However, they may be best known for the celebrity that they raised from a baby to an adult, the University of Texas' mascot - Bevo! Bevo is arguably the most famous Texas Longhorn steer. Join us today to hear how the Bakers became the owners of Bevo 13, 14 and today's 15, how they started in the longhorn industry and their legacy with the youth and their years providing a camp for kids at their ranch. GO HORNS GO!


Hired Hand Blog - Bevo: The Most Famous Texas Longhorn Steer 9/20/2017
Bevo: History of a Steer - YouTube
The Daily Texan Article - Life of Bevo - The past and present of the Texas Longhorn Mascot
Texas Exes: The Truth About Bevo

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