Welcome to the very first episode of Horns'N'Hooves! Hosts Lori Racicky (Creekside Highland Haven) and Taylor Hauser (Hauser Homestead) introduce themselves, sharing the wild (and often hilarious) journey that led them to Highland cattle.

From unexpected family tragedy inspiring a love of cows as therapy, to accidentally amassing a "funny farm" of donkeys, goats, and hundreds of Highlanders, find out how these two cattle women met and why they started this podcast to help you cut through the noise and avoid costly mistakes.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps

• 0:40 – The hilarious, unscripted reality of starting a podcast.
• 5:00 – How a persistent dad played matchmaker for two future cattle business partners.
• 7:45 – The best kind of therapy: How cattle helped Lori heal and honor her family.
• 11:05 – Taylor's "Funny Farm": Why miniature donkeys and KuneKune pigs are essential.
• 14:20 – A terrifying calving season story: When an in-heat cow tries to ride a newborn calf!
• 19:05 – The podcast's main goal: Dealing with the truth about "mini" Highland expectations, calf height, and quality that people don't talk about.

Horns & Hooves First Online Auction!

Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce our Horns & Hooves Online Auction happening on Sunday, November 16th.

Lori (Creekside Highland Haven) and Taylor (Hauser Homestead) have curated an incredible lineup for this special event, featuring micro, mini, and mid-sized Registered and high-park Highland cattle. You can check out videos and photos of the auction lineup and find the direct auction link on our social media pages soon.

We're just getting started! Don't miss our next episode where we dive deep into "What We Wish We Would Have Known" before we got started in the Highland world.

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Are you tired of sorting through bad advice about raising Highland and Highland Cross cattle? 🐄

Welcome to Horns and Hooves, the podcast that’s your go-to source for honest, real-world advice to help you make smart decisions for your farm.

Join your hosts, Lori Racicky (from Creekside Highland Haven) and Taylor Hauser (from Hausers Homestead), as they dive into the topics that matter most to you, sharing what works and learning from experience - not nonsense.

What to Expect Each Week:

• Real Talk: We keep it real, sharing honest advice and real stories from people who live the livestock life.
• Practical Takeaways: Get the practical advice you need to cut through the noise.
• Essential Topics: We cover everything from managing feed costs to navigating livestock auctions.
• Community First: Our mission is to build a community where everyone feels welcome, no matter how long you've been in the game. We've been there—juggling costly decisions and second-guessing every move—and the good news is, you don't have to anymore!

We'll be open about the topics others aren't, like cattle sizes, temperament, and quality. If you want practical, experience-driven advice for your herd, you came to the right place.

Hit that subscribe button and get ready to learn!

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