Swallows Nest Ranch

Swallows Nest Ranch Swallows Nest Ranch is a family farm based in Garland TX, raising and showing Polled Herefords and Boer Goats

Memberships:
American Hereford Association
Texas Junior Polled Hereford Association
Texas Junior Hereford Association
Junior American Boer Goat Association
FFA - Sachse TX Chapter

Local Show 2026 is in the books. As usual, I was able to show each night and compete with multiple species. I am incredi...
04/04/2026

Local Show 2026 is in the books. As usual, I was able to show each night and compete with multiple species. I am incredibly proud of how my goats performed, loved being able to show Gemelli one last time, and am looking forward to continuing to show Seraphina over the next couple of years. The biggest things I’m proud of is being back on top in Goat Showmanship and being able to compete for Master Showman, taking the title for Senior Skillathon, and finally taking the top honor of Premier Exhibitor. I learned a lot this year and built new connections, and I’m looking forward to a refresh for the 26-27 show season.

A huge thank you to those who sponsored the buckles and banners I came home with:
Matt Wells (Supreme Doe), Bob Duckworth (Reserve Doe), Big Bass Towing/Lindy Lott Wrecker Service (Goat and Cattle Premier Exhibitor), Livestock Committee (Goat Showman), the sponsor of the Vernon and Liren Schrade memorial (Senior Skillathon) Sam and Ravinda Hinson (Supreme Premier Exhibitor), and Local UA 100 for all the banners. Your continued support of the program is much appreciated!

Results:
Goat - Premier Exhibitor, Champion Showman
GJSF Brownie - Champ Fullblood, Supreme Doe
GJSF Small Fry - Reserve Fullblood, Reserve Doe
GJSF Tiny Tot and GJSF Tostito (shown by Avery Werner) both 2nd in class
All bred by Gabe Swallow/Swallows Nest Ranch

Swine
5 Drewcilla “Gemelli” - 4th overall breeding gilt
Bred by Blakely and Brigham Bottelberghe/ Bottelberghe Farms

Cattle - Premier Exhibitor
GF Sensational Lady 124 “Garnet” - Reserve British
GF Donna Seraphina 325 - 1st in class
Both bred by Gabe Swallow/Swallows Nest Ranch
Hoffman Rita 4729 ET “Aila” - 1st in class
Bred by Kennedy Hoffman/Hoffman Ranch

Senior Skillathon Champion
Overall Supreme Premier Exhibitor

I got my newest piece of equipment this weekend! While I have another squeeze chute, this one is extra special- it’s bra...
03/22/2026

I got my newest piece of equipment this weekend! While I have another squeeze chute, this one is extra special- it’s branded with the American Hereford Association logo!! I am a proud Hereford breeder and showman and am so thankful to the American Hereford Association, National Junior Hereford Association, Hereford Youth Foundation of America, and Priefert for their generosity and for supporting kids like me who want to raise the best cattle breed in the world!

It’s almost time for my Local Show! Our county does not have a “county show” because we are mostly urban and there are v...
03/04/2026

It’s almost time for my Local Show! Our county does not have a “county show” because we are mostly urban and there are very few livestock programs (mostly just our school district). So instead, our school district does our own. This will be my 8th year competing at Local Show! While I am not showing or selling any market animals this year, I would love to have any support as add-ons to help fund my program. Me and my parents spend quite a bit of time and money for my projects and activities and any donations would go towards my continued progress next year.

If you would like to come watch me show my goats, my gilt and chickens, and my heifers, our show will be March 24-27 at the GISD Ag Barn property. Thank you in advance for any support, whether financial or just good wishes!

San Antonio was amazing!! I’ve been before for Skillathon but this was my first time showing stock there. Gemelli has be...
02/17/2026

San Antonio was amazing!! I’ve been before for Skillathon but this was my first time showing stock there. Gemelli has been a stubborn girl since I picked her out and this show was no different, but her build and body got us through the sift and penned for Top 5! We came in 4th class behind both the Breed and Reserve Breed gilts so I can’t complain. The judge liked her look and top line, she’s just a little off in her back legs. I couldn’t be prouder of my first pig show though to place at such a high level show! Thank you to The Bottleberghe Family for trusting me with her!

I went back a few days later for Beef Skillathon against some of the toughest people I’ve gone against. I was lucky enough to make finals and ended up 8th in the Senior Division!

San Antonio was very good to us this year. Next up is Houston!

San Antonio bound!! First time showing in SA and first gilt show! This should be good! 🐽🤠
02/10/2026

San Antonio bound!! First time showing in SA and first gilt show! This should be good! 🐽🤠

What a month… Fort Worth came with some ups and downs and a little chaos in between. We started with the Boer Goat show,...
02/04/2026

What a month… Fort Worth came with some ups and downs and a little chaos in between. We started with the Boer Goat show, competed in Goat Judging for the first time, missed the Junior Heifer show due to Winter Storm Fern, and closed out with a National Hereford Show. I also took some time to work the FFA Children’s Barnyard as part of my district officer duties. We lost a newer show heifer at New Years so we brought back in last year’s girl to finish out her majors show career. The goat herd is VERY young and still on the small side which showed against some good competition. We definitely have some work to do with our herds and we know what needs to reset for next year but trying to soak up all of the ringtime and experience we can. Next up, San Antonio and Houston!

Boer Goat
GJSF Brownie, GJSF Small Fry, GJSF Tiny Tot
GJSF Tostito shown by Avery Werner
GJSF Gomez (2nd American Premier, 1st Roll of Honor)
GJSF Fester (1st American Premier, 2nd Roll of Honor)

Polled Hereford
Hoffman Rita 4729 ET “Aila” - 3rd in class
GF Sensational Lady 124 “Garnet” - 1st in class

It was a chilly morning and the goats were stubborn, but it was nice taking a show team to a goat show today! SNR Boer G...
12/06/2025

It was a chilly morning and the goats were stubborn, but it was nice taking a show team to a goat show today! SNR Boer Goats has been working to breed and build out a program in our school district and this is just the beginning!

GJSF Small Fry - Class winner
FISHR K34 “Funny Bone” x 4L Smooth Operator
Bred by Gabe Swallow
Shown by Caitlyn Casey

GJSF Tiny Tot - 2nd in class
FISHR K34 “Funny Bone” x 4L Smooth Operator
Bred by Gabe Swallow
Shown by Lucia Frias

GJSF Brownie - 2nd in class
FISHR K34 “Funny Bone” x ROR1 Hevi-Shot
Bred and shown by Gabe Swallow

GJSF Tostito - 3rd in class
FISHR K34 “Funny Bone” x ROR1 Hevi-Shot
Bred by Gabe Swallow
Shown by Avery Werner

Gabe also made the pull in Intermediate Showmanship and was specifically called out for how he shows. He just missed out on Top 2 but he was definitely a presence in the ring!

State Fair was my first major show and one I’ve always liked going to every year (especially for the food). This year, I...
10/23/2025

State Fair was my first major show and one I’ve always liked going to every year (especially for the food). This year, I came back to showing breeding does along with my heifer shows and contests. My goats did well but are still small in their classso hopefully Fort Worth is better. At the cattle show, Aila did well in a huge class, coming in right in the middle behind strong competition. My contests went well, with a 13th place in Vet Science (my score increased almost 100 points from last year!) and 7th in Beef Skillathon (15 points between 4th and 7th though!). I’m really proud of how I did and am looking forward to Fort Worth and my spring contests!

Fullblood Boer Show:
GJSF Brownie - 6th Open, 4th Youth
GJSF Tostito - 5th Open, 5th Youth
Pair of Does - 4th

Polled Hereford Show:
Hoffman Rita 4729 ET “Aila” - 8th Open, 3rd Youth

Vet Science Skillathon - 13th place Senior Division
Beef Skillathon - 7th Place Senior Division
Youth B&W Photography - Honorable Mention

10/09/2025

This , Texas FFA tips our hats to our friends at Texas 4-H Youth Development Program.

Fellow builders of the future, leaders in the making, and proud stewards of agriculture. Together, we're growing character, community, and commitment to a brighter tomorrow.

Here's to cultivating the next generation of agriculturists and leaders — side by side in blue, gold, and green.

4-H

It’s National 4-H week and I’m proud to be a 4-Her! I started in 4-H a couple of years ago in the VSCP program and am co...
10/06/2025

It’s National 4-H week and I’m proud to be a 4-Her! I started in 4-H a couple of years ago in the VSCP program and am continuing as an officer in Wylie 4-H while working on livestock projects, photography, leadership, and vet science. And it helps that green is my favorite color. ☘️💚 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation National 4-H Week Wylie 4-H Collin County 4-H

Quick update before I start my fair month. For the last year, I have been working on my FFA Goat Proficiency award by br...
10/02/2025

Quick update before I start my fair month. For the last year, I have been working on my FFA Goat Proficiency award by breeding my fullblood doe Funny Bone. I’ve got 2 does already from an embryo flush out of her but last week she kidded twin does from her last live cover breeding. What an experience this has been! I haven’t been there for any of the kiddings of my goats but I was there this time and able to help. The first girl was stuck and the second was breech, so I’m grateful for my mom and the McEntee family for helping get them both out and help make sure they were ok. The doe that was stuck needed to be tube fed for a couple days and then needed another day to get her legs moving right. She’s now my first bottle baby since her mom ended up rejecting her. I’m glad they are both alive and looking good and happy to have had this experience for my vet career.

GJSF Tiny Tot and GJSF Small Fry (FISHR BadCo K34 “Funny Bone” x 4L Boer Goats Smooth Operator)

It’s been awhile since we’ve posted but it’s been a busy month! We have new additions! First is something new- I will be...
09/21/2025

It’s been awhile since we’ve posted but it’s been a busy month! We have new additions!

First is something new- I will be trying a show gilt this year! Meet Gemelli!! I’ve never had swine before so this is a good learning experience for my career path. And of course because I love the red and white, she’s a Hereford! She’s very friendly and sweet and I’m looking forward to learning how to feed and care for swine! Thank you to Bottelberghe Farms for the opportunity to raise her!

Then, we had a new heifer calf born in the field! Her mama is one of our originals and her sire is a force in the industry so we are excited to see how she grows out! We haven’t named her yet but she will be an exciting prospect for my show string! KLD RW Marksman D87 x MPH Alices 147

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3101 S FM-51
Decatur, TX
76234

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