Locking Horns Ranch

Locking Horns Ranch is a Scottish Highland cattle breeder in Horseshoe Bend, ID, in Boise County near Boise. Cliff Ohler has spent over a decade focused on preserving the breed’s hardy constitution through careful pairing, and the herd benefits from regular veterinary health checks.

Locking Horns Ranch maintains active membership in the American Highland Cattle Association and shares breeding records with fellow enthusiasts. Animals graze on open pastures and receive daily handling to foster gentle temperaments and ease of management. Winter housing includes roomy barns with straw bedding, and summer brings rotational grazing to preserve pasture health.

The ranch’s roots run back to a family farm ethos, where calves first roam beside native grasses and seasonal streams. Visitor notes often mention calm dispositions and sturdy frames well suited to small homesteads or sustainable ranch projects. Calves interact with guests during seasonal farm visits to build confidence and social skills.