Holder Family Ranches

Holder Family Ranches is a Hereford breeder in Athens, TX, Henderson County and East Texas near Tyler. Its ranch has been home to bloodlines tested through the American Hereford Association for more than 20 years, with records that show calving ease, horn status and growth rates. Calves spend their early weeks in open pastures with routine health checks and gentle handling to encourage calm temperaments.

The ranch’s approach blends traditional grazing on native grasses with rotational systems that support soil health and animal well-being. Stewarded by the same family since its founding, the ranch reflects a lineage of land stewardship stretching back generations. The ranch tracks performance at each stage and supports local youth livestock programs, pairing farm heritage with community roots. Its annual breeding program registers more than 50 head, with independent evaluations affirming consistent conformation and maternal strength.