The People
When you meet Jumping Cow Owner Grant Thayer, you quickly realize why Jumping Cow is different than a lot of other breeders. The passion he brings to the cattle business and the Gelbvieh Breed is unmatched. Jumping Cow is committed to providing quality cattle, suited for the long run, while staying in tune with the latest trends in the industry.

In any business, there is one ingredient that is required if you wish to succeed. Good People. Grant knows this, and went out and got the best. His employees, hard working and dedicated, believe in what they do and care about the cattle they produce.

Grant Thayer has owned and operated the ranch for the past 20 years. His leadership and sound decisions are what has helped make Jumping Cow a reputable name in the business.

Facts About Grant
Married to Patti with 2 grown children
BSC Engineering, University of Wyoming
MBA, Southern Methodist University
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Grant Thayer

Brad Ridinger is the man behind the scenes who lies awake at night thinking of ways to improve the quality and genetics of the herd.

Facts About Brad
Married to wife Carol who also contributes on the ranch
BS in Agriculture from Colorado State
Worked in cattle business since the age of 18
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Brad Ridinger
"The Code of the West was a gentleman's agreement to certain rules of conduct. It was never written into the statutes, but it was respected everywhere on the range."
~Ramon F. Adams

"Talk low, talk slow, and don't talk too much."
~John Wayne