RR cattle & other critters.
Rainbow Ridge has several herds of cattle that we use for training and showing purposes. We also have some other animals that reside with us.
The Cattle
The ranch has four herds of cattle we rotate for training and showing purposes. The rotation is to keep them from getting sour from too much work, or getting too accustomed to being worked by the horses. We have a small breeding operation of Brahmas, and Hereford. Cattle that get too old to be used for cattle events are either sold, returned to the main breeding herd or used to feed the family.
The Canines
The ranch has 3 Australian Kelpies to help Chris and Jorges handle the cattle for day to day activities. They are crucial in moving the herds from pasture to pasture and in and out of the arena.
Django, Maggie and Harper life a cushy life. They sleep in the big house and get all the space to run and work that the breed needs.
The Exterminators
We have several cats, all are adopted through the feral cat program at our local animal shelter. As responsable owners, all of them are altered to prevent an influx of kittens. Shupe, the boss cat is by far the farm favorite. His hunting abilities are unsurpassed and he's become very affectionate over the last couple of years. He's responsible for training any new cats we get at the farm. All of our cats have safe spaces to sleep, fresh water and kibble.