Listed below are the different faces of Riverbend Ranch. Whether we’re raising cutting-edge cattle and horses or helping to maintain nature in all of her majesty, Western heritage is a way of life for us at Riverbend.
Riverbend Commercial Cow-Calf Division Staff
Terry Sandal; Rhett Jacobs; Tom Lappe
Riverbend Ranch Commercial Cow-Calf Division
The Riverbend Ranch commercial herd ranges on ranches located throughout eastern Idaho, northern Utah, and southwestern Montana. With a cow herd that numbers close to 6,000 cows, an emphasis has been placed on optimal performance and efficient production. Providing a critical link all the way from the seedstock sector to the packing industry, valuable information is gathered from this herd to further enhance genetic selection and operational efficiency. For more information contact David Brown or Steve Harrison at (208) 528-6635 or at bulls@riverbendranch.us.
Fort Ranch Quarter Horses
A division of Riverbend Ranch that is used as a winter range for the commercial herd and home to 100 brood mares, this historic ranch has been in continuous operation since 1869. The Fort Ranch brood mare band includes the top genetics in the performance horse industry including Merada’s Little Sue, NCHA World Champion and NCHA Horse of the Year; and Starlight Gem, a $246,791 career money earner. Managed by the Rick and Tricia Ellis family, the Fort Ranch is preparing for its 30th annual production sale on June 23, 2007. For more information on this program, go to www.fortranch.com or contact Rick Ellis at (208) 681-9829.
Riverbend Performance Horses
Russel Worth and Brian Anderson, Manager
Rick and Tricia Ellis Family
Riverbend Performance Horses
Managed by Brian Anderson, the Riverbend Ranch performance horse division specializes in training world-class cutting horses for competition and ranch work. Only horses with superior instinct and athleticism are selected for training. Riverbend performance horses may be seen at major cutting events throughout the western United States. For more information contact Brian at (208) 528-6635.
Eagle Ridge Ranch
Eagle Ridge Ranch is a collection of ranches ranging from northern Utah to northeastern Idaho. These guest ranches were specifically designed to accommodate those seeking a true Western experience ranging from a real-life working ranch, trophy fly fishing, and upland and big game hunting, to relaxing in our high-mountain cabins. Go to www.eagleridgeadventures.com for more information.