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Blood and Ground: The Five Bloodlines That Built the Working Ranch Horse

by Chip Schweiger May 12, 2026

The working ranch horse was built through generations of hard country, cattle work, and selective breeding. From Hancock and Driftwood to Doc Bar and Peppy San Badger, these bloodlines shaped the horses that carried the American West forward.

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