Willow Ridge Farm

Willow Ridge Farm, Scottish highland cattle, Moxee, WA, is located in Yakima County and the Yakima Valley near Yakima. Kathleen C. Zapel has been raising Scottish highland cattle for over a decade and holds memberships with reputable registries while following recommended genetic health screening protocols.

Calves are raised in pasture-based settings with daily handling to support calm dispositions and strong herd bonds. The farm’s approach emphasizes low-stress handling and rotational grazing to promote animal well-being.

A family-run meadow borders the farm’s creekside pastures, and a recent offspring scored high in conformation evaluations among regional peers. Reviews note gentle temperaments and sturdy builds, reflecting the farm’s steady commitment to heritage cattle stewardship. The operation began as a small homestead project and now maintains multiple bloodlines to preserve breed characteristics. Visitors often comment on the animals’ calm presence, a testimony to consistent handling from birth.