IronHorse Ranch

05/22/2026

Arya the ranch hound wishes everyone a happy friday! She says " just out checking on the steers with my dad, dad forgot to bolt the through to the pickets so the wind blew it over" 🤣

05/18/2026

Introducing the young guy:

Bannockburn.

A son of Cockburn Premium, born by embryo transfer out of Vimy 67G, this 3-star bull calf is already showing specific traits from his famous sire and gorgeous dam.
He’ll apprentice under the World Champ and later go on to service Hennessey’s daughters.

Bannockburn was named after the battle where Robert the Bruce overcame all odds, defeating Edward II and a much larger English army. That victory marked the turning point of the Scottish fight for independence.

05/17/2026

My boy Jesse has come along ways in 14 months. From gaining trust, building bonds too his foot health. Like to give a shoutout to our farrier James Grant Inder. Hes visited Jesse over the past year on many occasions. Always shows up, very patient and very reasonably priced. Thanks James for all you do!

05/17/2026

Happy May 24th weekend from IronHorse Ranch . The weather wasnt much of it thus far but looks like mother nature is showing us some grace. Enjoy this beautiful sunday and keep it safe!

05/16/2026

Check out our feature in the Spring 2026 publication. Thanks to NL Young Farmers!

https://www.nlyoungfarmers.ca/fieldnotes-newsletter?fbclid=IwZnRzaAR1XeVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeCm-PbSr1GPyDeFa-IbAT28cYVQ2yowBeViLeClupZ-4ZCagTbxLWm6Uwsmc_aem_90xbAz3I9x5DV2ZYI94VLA

Fieldnotes is an NL Young Farmers newsletter that profiles current members, reviews farm-related books and films, provides farm to table recipes, and more!

05/14/2026

Our pairs are looking great!! Cant wait to see them grazing the fields here at home come september.

05/13/2026

Back in March, Shawn and I took off for Kisbey, Saskatchewan and spent a week with Darren, Kylie, and the Moose Creek Red Angus gang.
To say we learned a lot from these guys is an understatement. From calving out 30+ cows a day, to herd health and management, C-sections, and everything in between — the amount of knowledge and experience they shared with us was unreal. Can’t thank these people enough for the opportunity. I know I’ll be implementing a lot of what I learned here at IronHorse.
I still remember calling Darren on the drive from Winnipeg to Kisbey and asking him what he was up to. He says, “Oh, just calving out a couple cows.” I asked, “Are they my cows?” “No,” he says, “I got a couple commercial cows here now.” “Very good,” I said. “We’ll see you in a couple hours.”
When we pulled into the ranch, as far as the eye could see was cattle. I won’t get into numbers because that’s against cattle code, but let’s just say “hundreds” wouldn’t cut it. Later on I said to him, “Oh yeah… a couple, eh?”
Thanks again for the experience. We can’t wait to return the hospitality you showed us when you come visit in August.

05/09/2026

Great day to get some work done. Blue sky's and green grass 👌

05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone that took the time to join our AGM yesterday in person or virtually it was a great day!

Meet our new board of directors:
Chair - Gordon Peddle
Vice Chair - Kayla Minnett
Secretary/Treasurer - Anita Walsh
Labrador Director - Darrin Dinsmore
Western Director - Cassandra Curtis
Central Director - Brad Smith
Eastern Director - Will Gorman

04/29/2026

What a beautiful day to start rejuvenating our pastutes.

04/27/2026

Blue skies and blackened grass. Field prep continues for some good cow chow🤙