The Seventy-four Ranch herd, anchored by Palomo, the huge white steer we had to bottle-feed at birth.
Owner Larry Butler, who has spent a lifetime breeding Longhorn and Corriente cows, as well as the ranch’s Quarter Horses, which are imprint trained from birth.
Our antique Chuck Wagon gets ready for its starring role in Don Contreras’ new coffee table book on how cowboys, then and now, get their chow.
Photographer Don Contreras has selected the Seventy-four Ranch to be included in his upcoming coffee table book on Chuck Wagons.
He especially liked our rolling pastures and our antique chuck wagon and the fact that we have real cowboys here 24/7. My chili is featured too!
Cowboy Keith Roberts, owner Larry Butler and Foreman Menny Lozoya prepare for the shoot
Our signature Seventy-four Ranch chili is highlighted in photographer Don Contreras’ new book on Chuck Wagons.
Larry has been perfecting this recipe for YEARS and I, as the chef, have taken a few secret liberties with his creation.
We could hardly wait for Don to take this picture before diving in!
The ranch blossoms in fragrance and soft color just in time for the wedding
The tables are set under stately 100 year old white oaks.
The honored guests gather
And so do the curious horses
You can feel the love
At the garden gate the groom awaits
Now the procession winds past the heirloom roses
Here comes the bride and her proud father
With, family and friends surrounding them, Lyn and Beth exchange their sacred vows
In the cool breeze of a late afternoon in the foothills, a new life begins for Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson
As owner Larry and Pam Butler remember their own vows
And after cake and celebration …
The couple leaves in “Old Blue,” Seventy-four Ranch style
Our Best Wishes and Congratulations!
Cowboys from near and far joined us for spring roundup
Some of the herd came reluctantly
But come they did ….
The corral filled up with our Corriente and Longhorn cattle
Guests staying in the Cowboy Cabin for the roundup look on
Generations of cowboys pitched in
That’s Annabelle, who was an orphan last year and spent months inside the three acres surrounding the historic Butler-Cape House with the Butlers.
Owner Larry Butler gives Annabelle the treasured 74 brand. During our roundups, ranch cattle are wormed, vaccinated, castrated and branded as needed. It’s a unique opportunity for cowboys to practice their 1880′s skills and guests to see them in action and understand why they have become so important to cowboys and ranch operations for more than 100 years
They had never been out of a cage, never put their pretty orange feet in the water.
We bought them at Hinton Milling across the street. Easter ducks who hadn’t found a home.
Now they have one at Parker’s Pond at the Seventy-four Ranch. Who would be the first one to leave the safety of the cage?
We stood silently as they quacked and slowly approached the water.
A brave soul touched it with one foot and then…..
The water had to feel cool and refreshing. Soon they discovered that there were good green things to eat in it.
And then the Grand Adventure out into uncharted water.
The horses stood quiet witness…
As the ducks began to live as God had envisioned, and always planned
Sophie and Monkey are soaking up the sun. Come find your spot to relax at the Seventy-four Ranch.
These are just three of the new baby calves that we have at the Ranch. Spring is here! Come pet a baby calf.
The wellhouse is going to be a great place to watch the horses and cattle at Seventy-four Ranch.
All the men helping out in the building of the well house.
