Meet the Cattle

The Hideout Herd originated in Virginia in 2005. Four of our foundation cows came to us through the Premium Assured Program at a special sale. The fifth came through a private purchase from Soldier's Hill Angus, a farm renowned for their purebred Black Angus cattle. Our primary bull, Woodrow, was bred there as well. We raised our younger bull, Run, and three heifers from our first and second generations. Our orphaned twins, Warner and Wynette, are the lone representatives of the "W" generation, born in April of 2007.

Run assumed herd leadership with the passing of Woodrow in September 2010. His departure was painful. But life continues, and Woodrow's legacy is evident in Newt, born December 2008, who has secured his place as Heir Apparent.

To keep generations straight, Hideout Ranch uses both a numbering system on our signature red ear tags and a thematic naming convention for each "generation". For example, we've used precious gemstones, Civil War battles, and "W" for Woodrow's first calf crop. In keeping with the established rule to follow a Western theme when naming new residents of Hideout Ranch, calves currently honor characters from the sweeping Western epic Lonesome Dove.