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𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 | 𝐓𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩, 𝐖𝐲𝐨 -X-
• Black Baldy Cattle
• Quarter Horses
• Grazing Goats
𝐄𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟕 • All for His glory.

10/13/2026

Nothing replaces a fancy mare that knows her job when weaning time rolls around.

A good horse can make a long day smoother—quietly reading cattle, being where you need her when you need her, and handling the job without a lot of fuss.

Around here, pretty is nice. But pretty, broke, and useful is hard to beat.

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10/11/2026

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 🤍

Out here, it’s easy to be reminded that none of it is really ours.

The land, the livestock, the opportunity to raise another crop, and the privilege of calling this place home—it’s all something we’ve been trusted to care for.

So today, we’re simply thankful. Thankful for another season, another day of work worth doing, and another reminder of Who it all belongs to.

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10/08/2026

One left.

The final available foal from Brewster Ranch’s 2026 crop is this bay c**t by .

Good bone, good mind, and the kind of foundation we look for in one that’s built to go on and make something of himself.

If you’ve been waiting on one from this year’s foal crop, this is the last opportunity.

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10/06/2026

We sold our steer calves last week, and we are extremely grateful to Big Horn Basin Livestock Auction, Danny Vigil, and every buyer who bid on our cattle. Our steers sold AWESOME, and we couldn’t be happier or more thankful.

But a conversation with a friend recently got me thinking.

He has a great smaller operation and told me, “Man, you guys make the market report every year. I just hope someday I can make the market report with my calves. You guys must be killing it.”

And first off — making the market report is absolutely something to be proud of. Producing cattle that buyers want and are willing to compete for is a great accomplishment.

But something I think is worth sharing: Making the market report does not mean you’re profitable.

Two of the years our cattle topped the market, made the market report, and even got mentioned on the Feeder Flash podcast were two of the LEAST profitable years our ranch had ever had.

The sale price looked great.
The numbers behind it didn’t.

This year, we have absolutely no complaints. Our calves sold extremely well and we’re having a good year. But hay is expensive, inputs are expensive, and those costs matter. A high sale price doesn’t automatically equal a huge profit margin.
Funny enough, my goats are the perfect example of the opposite. They didn’t make the market report this year. Nobody was talking about what they brought.

But when I sat down and actually ran the numbers, they had the most profitable year I’ve ever had with goats.

And THAT is what matters.

The market report tells you what something sold for. It doesn’t tell you what it cost to produce it. It doesn’t tell you what someone paid for hay, pasture, feed, labor, interest, equipment, replacements, death loss, vet bills, or a hundred other expenses.

So if you’re building your own operation, don’t get discouraged because somebody else’s calves made the market report and yours didn’t. And don’t assume the guy at the top of the market is making a fortune, either. 😂

Know your own numbers.
If you’re producing something buyers like, getting a competitive price for it, controlling your costs, and putting money in your pocket at the end of the year, you’re doing something right.

The market report is fun.
Profitability is what keeps you going!

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10/04/2026

October is here, and with it comes a change you can feel across the ranch.

Cooler mornings. Shorter days. Cattle settling into fall country. Horses growing a little more hair. Another season slowly giving way to the next.

Ranch life has a way of reminding us that God never meant every season to look the same. Some are for planting. Some are for growing. Some are for gathering. And some are simply for slowing down long enough to recognize just how faithful He has been through all of it.

As we head into a new month, we’re thankful for the work behind us, the season ahead, and the One who already knows what’s coming.

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10/02/2026

Around here, not every ranch hand wears boots.

Our livestock guardian dogs have an important job at 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 — living alongside the animals they protect and keeping a watchful eye on the country around them.

Whether they’re staying close to the goats, patrolling the pasture or sounding the alarm when something doesn’t belong, these dogs provide another layer of protection against predators here on the ranch.

They’re bred to think independently, stay with their stock and make decisions without needing someone beside them every step of the way. Most of their work happens quietly — watching, listening and simply making their presence known.

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09/30/2026

Our take on crossing running-bred studs on old-school ranch-bred mares is pretty simple — we want to keep the foundation, then add a little more speed, reach and athleticism.

Those old ranch mares bring the things we never want to lose: 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲. The running-bred studs bring another gear — more speed, more stride and the kind of athletic ability that can open the door to a lot of different jobs.

For us, it’s not about breeding away from the ranch horse. It’s about building on one. A horse that can still go make a living outside, but has enough motor and ability to step into the arena when asked.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!

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09/29/2026

Calves are weaned. The steers sold great! Thank you

We’re in it for another year folks!

It’s been a tough year, but a good year! We’ll Preg cows soon and see how they do! But we feel very blessed that our calves looked so good. Proud of our mama cows for still getting them grown up good for us on this dry of a year!

Thanks to our friends and neighbors for their help weaning! It definitely went about as smooth as it could go!!

09/28/2026

There’s a reason the Black Baldy has earned her place in pastures across the West. For generations, cattlemen have crossed Angus and Hereford cattle to bring together the strengths of two proven breeds — creating the unmistakable black-bodied, white-faced cattle we know today as Black Baldies.

It wasn’t about creating a pretty color pattern. It was about building a cow that could work. The cross brought together the maternal qualities and carcass traits associated with Angus cattle with the hardiness and adaptability Herefords have long been known for. Add in the benefits of hybrid vigor, and the Black Baldy became a dependable choice for commercial cow-calf operations across the country.

They’re the kind of cattle made for big country, changing weather and the everyday demands of ranch life.

Here at 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡, Black Baldies are more than part of the scenery. They’re part of a cattle tradition that has stood the test of time — functional cows raising good calves on Wyoming ground.

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09/27/2026

Ranching teaches you pretty quickly that stewardship is found in the little things.

Knowing your cattle. Watching the grass. Checking the water. Noticing when something is off. Caring for the horses and livestock entrusted to you, even when nobody else is around to see the work being done.

We may call this land ours, but ultimately, we’re only here to care for what the Lord has placed in our hands.

So we’ll keep tending the herd, respecting the land, and doing our best to leave it better for the generation that comes next.

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1202 Road 47
Ten Sleep, WY
82442

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