Broken Road Ranch

Broken Road Ranch Scottish highland cattle, Sandy, UT, is nestled in Salt Lake County and the Wasatch Front near Salt Lake City. It has been raising Scottish highland cattle for several years and is involved with the national breed association, following recommended health and genetic screenings for every animal. Calves and yearlings graze on well-managed pastures with seasonal rotation, while access to sheltered barns during harsh weather supports steady growth and resilience.

The owner, Kelly Peterson, blends traditional ranching methods with hands-on care, fostering a calm herd temperament through daily interactions and natural forage diets. Emphasis on heritage traits and a compact herd size helps preserve robust bloodlines that trace back to well-established foundation stock. Clean water sources, rotational grazing schedules and selective pairing ensure animal health and consistent temperament from birth. A recent visitor commented on the herd’s steady disposition and enduring hardiness displayed in the pasture environment.