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Horns N Hooves
🐄 Horns and Hooves: The Highland Cattle Podcast
Are you tired of sorting through bad advice about raising Highland and Highland Cross cattle? Do you need practical, proven strategies to make smart decisions for your farm? You've come to the right place!
Welcome to Horns and Hooves, the podcast dedicated to being your go-to source for all things Highland and Highland Cross cattle.
Join your hosts, Lori Racicky (from Creekside Highland Haven) and Taylor Hauser (from Hausers Homestead). We started this podcast because we learned the hard way - through our own mistakes and by trusting the wrong advice. We know what it's like to feel all alone, juggling costly decisions and second-guessing every move.
The good news is: You don't have to anymore!
What We Cover:
We dive into topics that truly matter to the everyday cattle owner, offering real stories and honest advice from people who live it. We keep it real and share what works, learning from experience, not nonsense.
- Farm Economics: Expert tips on managing feed costs and making financially savvy choices.
- Buying & Selling: Strategies for navigating the complexity of livestock auctions and sales.
- The Hard Truths: We tackle the subjects others avoid, like getting straight answers about cattle sizes, temperament, and quality.
- Community Support: Our mission is to build a strong community where everybody feels welcome, no matter how long you've been in the game.
Our goal is to cut through the noise and give you the practical takeaways you need to raise a healthy, successful herd.
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Horns N Hooves
Meet the Hosts & The Best Therapy You Can Buy
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Welcome to the very first episode of Horns'N'Hooves! Hosts Lori Racicky (Creekside Highland Haven) and Taylor Hauser (Hauser Homestead) introduce themselves, sharing the wild (and often hilarious) journey that led them to Highland cattle.
From unexpected family tragedy inspiring a love of cows as therapy, to accidentally amassing a "funny farm" of donkeys, goats, and hundreds of Highlanders, find out how these two cattle women met and why they started this podcast to help you cut through the noise and avoid costly mistakes.
Episode Highlights & Timestamps
- 0:40 – The hilarious, unscripted reality of starting a podcast.
- 5:00 – How a persistent dad played matchmaker for two future cattle business partners.
- 7:45 – The best kind of therapy: How cattle helped Lori heal and honor her family.
- 11:05 – Taylor's "Funny Farm": Why miniature donkeys and KuneKune pigs are essential.
- 14:20 – A terrifying calving season story: When an in-heat cow tries to ride a newborn calf!
- 19:05 – The podcast's main goal: Dealing with the truth about "mini" Highland expectations, calf height, and quality that people don't talk about.
Horns & Hooves First Online Auction!
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce our Horns & Hooves Online Auction happening on Sunday, November 16th.
Lori (Creekside Highland Haven) and Taylor (Hauser Homestead) have curated an incredible lineup for this special event, featuring micro, mini, and mid-sized Registered and high-park Highland cattle. You can check out videos and photos of the auction lineup and find the direct auction link on our social media pages soon.
We're just getting started! Don't miss our next episode where we dive deep into "What We Wish We Would Have Known" before we got started in the Highland world.
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