Hartsdale Dual Purpose Polled Shorthorns

Hartsdale Dual Purpose Polled Shorthorns, polled shorthorn cattle in Friona, TX, is located in the Texas Panhandle near Amarillo. Dale Hart has been breeding polled shorthorn cattle for over a decade and remains an active member of the American Shorthorn Association while conducting regular health screenings. Its cows and calves graze on open pastures, receive daily handling for early socialization, and live in sheltered loafing sheds throughout the seasons.

Hartsdale’s herd includes bloodlines that have placed at state fairs and featured in regional beef quality programs. Cattle are managed on rotational grazing paddocks to promote forage diversity and optimal animal welfare. Home-raised calves typically move to family farms, where early training has earned praise for their gentle disposition.

The ranch follows sustainable grazing practices rooted in decades of Hart family livestock stewardship. Attention to reproductive efficiency and calf vigor ensures consistent herd performance.