In the Spring of 2003, we had quite an opportunity to really add a spark to our cowherd. Bill Rathkamp of Spiridge asked us to partner up and maintain his cowherd. Not only was it an honor, but what a way to get some great females and donors that are some of the best in the country. With them, came National Champion Kessey (now owned by Star Lake Ranch) to add to our National Champion Bailey. In 2005, we had another National Champion, Alison, which was the 2005 National Cow Calf Reserve Grand Champion. Then again, in 2007, at the Junior National Expo in Denver, we were fortunate enought to have another National Champion, EKS Spiridge Taylor 513R, which was the Grand Champion Cow Calf. With these two cow herds together, you can see why we are proud of our program and that what we have to offer.
In July 2009, Kampy passed away, leaving us so many memories. We will always be thankful for the opportunities he gave us Spring 2010, we were fortunate enough to have Jeff Barber of Barber Livestock Elwood, IN to take care of all of our receipts and embryo work, which has allowed us to become more aggressive in that area to rise to the top. Jeff has also become an investor in this breed with us, which will give us opportunities to become even better.