Tag Archives: 4-H

The Best Animal for Children—Boer Goats, Of Course!

If you wanted your child to gain the experience of raising and training an animal, which animal would you choose? What if your child was fragile and easily hurt? Mandy Bingham and her daughter, Alexis (Lexi), faced this very situation. … Continue reading

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Mesa County Fair Ribbon Winners 2018

This year, we found the Mesa County Fair Goat show had really grown! There was much stiffer competition, which was good news—it means more youngsters are getting the opportunity to raise and show these beautiful animals. But it also means … Continue reading

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Prize Winners from Swan View Ranch: H.R. & Ridge

We traveled to Gunnison, Colorado in July 2016 for the Gunnison County Cattlemen’s Days 4-H Show.   We were eager to see Gage and Sam, the two young men who were showing the goats from our ranch: H.R. and Ridge, … Continue reading

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My Favorite Delta County 4-H Kids

The Delta County fair was an adventure for Swan View Ranch again this year. (Check out the post from last year here.) It all started with a van full of Delta County 4-H kids departing from the ranch with several … Continue reading

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The Last Wethers of 2013 Leave Swan View Ranch

This year’s last wethers were sold to a great family, who plans to use these Boer goats in 4H. Continue reading

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