Angel Mountain Ranch

Angel Mountain Ranch raises Scottish Highland cattle in Salida, CO, Chaffee County and upper Arkansas River Valley near Colorado Springs. The ranch enrolls its herd in breed registries, follows industry-standard health testing protocols, and employs rotational grazing to maintain pasture vitality.

Animals graze on diverse grasslands year-round and receive daily handling in small groups to foster calm, confident temperaments. Calves spend their early months alongside mothers in sheltered paddocks, adapting to seasonal weather and routine care. Feed includes locally sourced hay and mineral supplements that support forage-based nutrition.

Owner Garland Martin draws on a background in sustainable agriculture to refine a low-stress husbandry approach. Local farmers and visitors note the ranch’s tranquil setting and the cattle’s approachable nature, reflecting this focus on natural behavior. Sheltered barns provide refuge during summer storms, and the herd’s water comes from natural mountain springs.