Open Gate Farm

05/30/2026

It was a full weekend of shows over Memorial Day weekend! Congratulations to all!

📍Grand Preview📍

Grand Champion Market Goat
Shown by: Olivia Boring
🧬Burn the Boats x Sideways' Sister

Reserve Champion Slick Doe
Shown by: Reid Draper
🧬Team Player x Sideways' Sister

3rd Overall Wether Dam
Shown by: Olivia Boring
🧬Sure Thing x Inception

📍Clinton County Livestock Showcase📍

Reserve Champion Slick Doe
Shown by: Garrett Haylett
🧬Burn the Boats x Iconic

📍Shiawassee Expo 📍

Reserve Champion Wether Dam
Shown by: Olivia Boring
🧬Sure Thing x Inception

Champion Slick Doe
Shown by: Garrett Haylett
🧬Burn the Boats x Iconic

4th Overall Market Goat
Shown by: Garrett Haylett
🧬Burn the Boats x Sideways' Sister

05/13/2026

MLE Exhibitors- Don't fall victim to our tag! Make sure you enter the full Premise ID found on the inside of our tags.

Sheep and Goat Exhibitors:

Please review your online entry and make sure you have included the complete USDA tag. There are some tags that have the farm name on one side, and on the other is the premise ID. You need to include the premise ID number as well as the individual animal number. For example, this tag should be entered as:

xx2373 1234

05/12/2026

We had a fun outing at Vehicle City Jackpot! It was so nice to see some of the goats sold at The Storm! Highlights include:

3rd Overall Market Goat
Show by: Olivia Boring
🧬Burn the Boats x Sideways' Sister

1st Place Slick Doe
Shown by: Garrett Haylett
🧬Burn the Boats x Iconic

2nd Place Slick Doe & Reserve Champion Novice Showman
Shown by: Reid Draper
🧬Team Player x Sideways' Sister

1st Place Class 5
Shown by: Ada Draper
🧬White Buffalo x Comeback Kid

05/01/2026

We have a handful of spots still available on our June lap AI days. Cidrs go in in about 2 weeks. Don’t miss an opportunity to put these studs to work on your does!

🗓️ June 1 - Cidrs go in May 17
🗓️ June 2 - Cidrs go in May 18
🗓️ June 9 - Cidrs go in May 24

Reach out for details and to book your doe’s next lust interest.

04/24/2026

Looking forward to The Party on the Island on Saturday afternoon! If you buy a doe tomorrow, don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss the breeding opportunities we are offering. We have some exciting bucks available June 1st, June 2nd, June 9th and July 19th!

HEY GOATS!!

Party on the Island Doe Sale– Doe kids, Yearlings, and Mature Does!!

Mark your calendars for April 25 and join us for an unforgettable afternoon at our Doe Sale!

🕐 Viewing 1:00-3:30 PM
🕓 Sale starts 4:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner to follow

We’re bringing together a powerful lineup of top-quality does backed by proven genetics and show-ring success. Whether you’re looking to elevate your program or invest in elite stock, this is a sale you won’t want to miss.

Come for the goats, stay for the atmosphere, great stock, great people, and a great time.
👉 Party on the Island, where quality meets celebration. We can’t wait to see you there!

Any Questions Contact Paul Hughes (517)-796-6176

04/21/2026

We’ve been so blown away with the interest in our AI days that we’ve added more buck availability! Reach out for details and to book a mating today!

🧬Contago - Carry The Legacy x Now or Never - available June 1, June 2, June 9, & July 19

🧬Houdini - Sure Thing x Iconic - available June 1 & June 2

🧬Bucket List - Carry the Boats x Harlem Handshake - available June 2

Kill The Noise has been booked up for our June haul in dates. If you’re interested in adding him to your breeding program, reach out for jump and frozen semen availability.

04/09/2026

Click-To-Claim ends today! Don’t miss out!

https://www.sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/47216

Mike Boring- (574) 304-4355
Catie Boring- (269) 209-3127
Luke Wechter - (260) 215-3261
Cam Deckling - (567) 674-1293

🧬Kill The Noise🧬
🚨Click-To-Claim Semen Sale🚨
🗓️Monday April 6th - Thursday April 9th.🗓️

Here’s your chance to secure your Fresh and Frozen semen options for this breeding season!!

https://www.sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/47216

Mike Boring- (574) 304-4355
Catie Boring- (269) 209-3127
Luke Wechter - (260) 215-3261
Cam Deckling - (567) 674-1293

04/06/2026

🧬Kill The Noise🧬
🚨Click-To-Claim Semen Sale🚨
🗓️Monday April 6th - Thursday April 9th.🗓️

Here’s your chance to secure your Fresh and Frozen semen options for this breeding season!!

https://www.sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/47216

Mike Boring- (574) 304-4355
Catie Boring- (269) 209-3127
Luke Wechter - (260) 215-3261
Cam Deckling - (567) 674-1293

04/04/2026

‼️Update‼️

Kill The Noise breeding spots are now full for June 1 and filling quickly for June 9 and July 19!

There’s still availability for Sideways on all three dates!

Don’t delay in getting your spot booked!

03/20/2026

⚡️⚡️Haul In Breeding Days⚡️⚡️

Breeding season is right around the corner and now is the time to get your breeding plans put together!

🧬Kill The Noise - Keep The Faith x Roshambo x Who's Your Daddy

🧬Sideways - Cage (Captain Morgan x Gator) x Bo

🗓️June 1 - AI & Flush Breeding
🗓️June 9 - AI Breeding
🗓️July 19 - AI & Flush Breeding
📍Open Gate Farm - 17008 11 1/2 Mile Rd, Battle Creek, MI

Reach out for more information and to book your spot!
Mike 574-304-4355
Catie 269-209-317