Rinker Creek Highlands

Rinker Creek Highlands are Scottish Highland cattle breeders in Salem, IN, Washington County and the Louisville area. Leslie Gilstrap and Jessica Craig follow breed registry guidelines and conduct routine veterinary health screenings, including eye exams, hoof assessments, and genetic evaluations, for their multi-generational herd. Their cattle graze year-round on rotational pastures shaded by oak groves, live in climate-sheltered barns, and calves are handled gently from birth to encourage sociability.

The farm has welcomed new breeders over the last decade with an emphasis on sound structure, balanced temperaments, and traditional horn development that reflects breed history. Visitors appreciate the open barn design that allows close observation of herd interactions and transparent herd records that document lineage, health data, and performance history. Each animal’s growth, from weaning through maturity, is tracked with detailed logs on weight, nutrition, and veterinary care to ensure welfare and consistent quality. A small but steady supply of registered heifers and steers reflects the owners’ commitment to maintaining genetic diversity and a herd environment grounded in respect and well-being.