Riata Australian Shepherds

Riata Australian Shepherds is a family-owned operation in Roswell, New Mexico, run by Tomma Shumate, that raises Australian shepherds with roots in the working ranch culture of southeastern New Mexico. The program's origin traces back to an Australian shepherd named Sissy, given to the family by a working cowboy near Clovis, NM, whose loyalty to her injured owner made a lasting impression on the Shumates.

Tomma and her husband grew up with horses and competed across a range of livestock events, from horse shows and rodeos to team ropings, and that competitive background carried directly into the show ring. After entering her first conformation show in Roswell, she found a new way to pursue the same drive for quality breeding and competition. For anyone searching for Australian shepherd breeders in New Mexico, this program reflects a genuine ranch-family appreciation for the breed rather than a commercial operation.

Roswell sits in the Pecos Valley of southeastern New Mexico, roughly two hours south of Albuquerque, and the region's working-ranch culture aligns closely with the traits Riata's program was built around.

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