Lee Hereford Ranch

Lee Hereford Ranch, Hereford cattle, Lockhart, TX, lies in the Texas Hill Country near Austin. It has raised registered animals for over 15 years and holds membership in the American Hereford Association with routine genetic and health testing.

The herd free ranges on open pasture with shelter barns and rotational grazing, and calves spend early weeks close to the ranch house for daily handling and socialization. Led by Cole and Terri McClendon, the ranch combines traditional breeding methods with progressive herd management to support robust calves for both home herds and small-scale operations. Their emphasis on pasture-based care and gentle handling has drawn praise from local cattlemen.

Calves are registered with traceable pedigrees, and dams undergo fertility and structural evaluations before breeding. The ranch uses a nearby creek for supplemental watering and maintains fenced boundaries for secure grazing rotations. Visitors often note the ranch’s welcoming atmosphere and the McClendons’ detailed knowledge of each animal.