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A cowboy is defined by more than wearing boots and a cowboy hat. It is about respect for the land, for cattle and horses and, of course, for those who toiled through the hot dry sun before you. The Legacy of a cowboy is about passing on knowledge, passion, dedication, courage and character.



Tavaputs Ranch sets a standard of stewardship that can be used as an example for future generations. We are honored to have received the Alpo Leapold Award in 2009. Honored for excellent stewardship of the land. We also received the prestigious ESAP Environmental Stewardship Award from the National Cattlemen in 2010.
Our motto is to protect the environment, all natural resources and wildlife along with continuing our cattle ranching legacy for the past 120+ years here on the West Tavaputs Plateau.
Leopold Conservation Award
2009's prestigious Leopold Conservation Award was given to Tavaputs Ranch
and the TN Ranching Company. We are honored to accept this award and express our
gratitude to the good folks at the Sand County Foundation.
The landscape of any Ranch is the owner's portrait of himself. Conservation implies self-expression in that landscape.
National Cattlemen Environmental Stewardship Award 2010
True West - 2008 Best of the West Award
