Texas longhorn cattle blog
Confessions From Lovers of Longhorn Cattle
- October 1, 2019
- Cathy Valle
If you love Longhorns PLEASE COMMENT BELOW Do you love Texas longhorn cattle? Have you ever considered owning a longhorn? or Do you have reservations of owning longhorn cattle? If…
What Does a Longhorn Have in Common With Fish in a Fish Tank?
- September 7, 2019
- Cathy Valle
Not much – if you focus on the obvious. We all know that Texas Longhorns wont fit on a living room mantle like a gold fish bowl will…
How the Indian Blanket Got Its Colors – 3 Legends Covered
- June 2, 2019
- Cathy Valle
Gaillardia pulchella is also known as Indian Blanket, Firewheel, Indian Blanket flower or Sundance. The flowers literally cover the landscape with blankets of bright fiery colors. They are beautiful both…
Wild About Texas Wildflowers? Here are 7 Wild Flower Facts…
- May 1, 2019
- Cathy Valle
***Scroll down for some featured “Flowers in Focus” – updated often!*** 1 – 🌼 There are more than 5000 species of Texas wildflowers that grow throughout the state. 2…
7 Points to PONDer When Building a Stock Tank
- April 1, 2019
- Cathy Valle
1. First off, in Texas we call it a TANK. Ask a Texan why and the response will likely be (with a smile, ofcourse)….”because Dad called it a tank!” Jim…
Has Your Texas Longhorn Cattle Herd Heard You?
- March 1, 2019
- Cathy Valle
I talk to my Texas longhorn cattle and sometimes they look at me funny. A few days ago, in conversation with a friend, I mentioned my love for everybody…
6 Reasons to Categorize Ranching as a Workout
- February 1, 2019
- Cathy Valle
all points considered whilst sitting at the breakfast table……… 1 – Everything – ranching- is heavy- especially the feed, from mineral blocks to protein tubs. Just sliding protein tubs…
Taking a Break From Tradition With a Traditional Break
- January 7, 2019
- Cathy Valle
A tribute to our family as we review 2018 and usher in the New Year. GVRlonghorns is about Texas Longhorns. It is also about FAMILY and TRADITION. Today, January 6th,…
5 Traits a Texas Longhorn Should Have to be a Member of Our Herd
- December 1, 2018
- Cathy Valle
Calamity Louise will be 20 years old. This is difficult to comprehend for a number of reasons including how old our dear longhorn cow is, how times flies when we’re…
4 Reasons Why Halloween is Not Our Most Favorite Holiday
- November 1, 2018
- Cathy Valle
Halloween is not necessarily everybody’s favorite holiday at Green Valley Ranch. Here are 4 reasons why, and a 5th reason that saves the day!! For a Treat, visit our SALEBARN…