Latigo Farm

Latigo Farm We host several herding events each year & raise herding bred dogs. Our farm is the favorite place for grandbabies to play and learn about farm life.

We host 4-6 herding trials per year and help people train their own dogs for herding 8 out of 12 months per year, with a break for hot Summer and cold Winter. Not only do we work stock dogs, but we raise a limited amount of sheep and a few herding dogs. I am an avid horsewoman and make sure we have a few horses around to enjoy for family and friends. One of the ponies here at the farm was the ins

piration of my first children's book, "Why Pony Why" It is illustrated by a very talented young man, Jeremy Brown, Our children's books can be found on Amazon. We also make a few homemade soaps and other products. In short we are blessed and love our life and hope we can add a smile to your day from time to time. Visit us often! Have a great day, from Mindy and Billy & Danny!

02/08/2025

Our next herding trial is May 3-4, 2025!
Entries open March 10th

AKC Licensed Herding Test/Trial
Two days of Herding Test/Trial
A Course Cattle, Sheep, and Ducks (all levels) Sat. & Sun.
PT –Ducks for Saturday & Sunday
Non Regular for Juniors 6yr old thru 12yr old
Non Regular for Juniors 13yr old thru 17yrs old
Silver Award for Senior Dogs
JoyceAnn Baker Memorial Award for Started Level
Overall Highest Scoring Miniature American Shepherd

Saturday, May 3, 2025 – AKC Event # 2025701915
A Course Cattle, Sheep, Ducks
PT Ducks only
Non Regular Junior classes using A Course Started Ducks and Sheep

Sunday, May 4, 2025 - AKC Event # 2025701916
A Course Cattle, Sheep, Ducks
PT Ducks only

Judge: Jennifer Patton DVM, AKC # 103689

Event Site: Latigo Farm, Melinda Stevenson
27560 E. 77th St S., Broken Arrow, OK 74014

12/23/2024

10/15/2024

We have an open spot for the Kyle Smith herding clinic next weekend! Pm me for details and if you want to attend.
Going to be a great weekend for training herding dogs.

10/14/2024

Photos from Sunday's herding trial!

Judge Kelly Fonkalsrud

10/13/2024

A few photos from todays AKC Herding Trial (Saturday). Tomorrow will will have a photographer :)

Judge Kelly Fonkalsrud & Jennifer Patton

10/12/2024

Susan Abrams and Hitch were incredible today at the AKC herding trial! They earned high score in Advanced on Cattle and Ducksl! What a great team!

10/01/2024

Great opportunity to gain more experience for herding and work on herding skills. A couple of spots left, pm me for details
Herding & Handling Clinic
Presented by Kyle Smith
October 26-27, 2024
Hosted by Mindy Stevenson/Latigo Farm
27560 East 77th St. S, Broken Arrow, OK 74014
918-557-2349 [email protected]

Beginner thru Advanced handlers and dogs. Round pen, arena or small pasture areas and some farm type work available. Stay to watch when not working! Watching the other dogs at different levels is very helpful.
Accepting 10 working spots per day, sign up for one day or both days!

09/24/2024

REMINDER! Entries close a week from tm on Oct 2nd for the AKC herding trial! There are no day of entries for AKC so be sure and get your to Barbara our secretary before Oct 2!
PM me for a premium!

09/14/2024

Who is planning on attending?! You are welcome to come practice! ENTRIES CLOSE OCT 2
AKC Licensed Herding Test/Trial
Two days of Herding Test/Trial
A Course Cattle, Sheep, and Ducks (all levels) Sat. & Sun.
PT –Ducks for Saturday & Sunday
Non Regular for Juniors 6yr old thru 12yr old
Non Regular for Juniors 13yr old thru 17yrs old
Silver Award for Senior Dogs
JoyceAnn Baker Memorial Award for Started Level
Overall Highest Scoring Miniature American Shepherd

Saturday, October 12, 2024 – AKC Event # 2024701938
A Course Cattle, Sheep, Ducks
PT Ducks only
Non Regular Junior classes using A Course Started Ducks and Sheep
Sunday, October 13, 2024 - AKC Event # 2024701939
A Course Cattle, Sheep, Ducks
PT Ducks only
Judge: Kelly Fonkalsrud, AKC # 103989

Event Site: Latigo Farm, Melinda Stevenson
27560 E. 77th St S., Broken Arrow, OK 74014

PM me for a premium or go to www.latigofarm.net

09/13/2024

Help us round up some kiddos for the herding trial in October in Broken Arrow, OK ! Pm me for more details
Rules for the junior non regular classes below.
No AKC points or titles earned , but some fun awards!

Two age groups, (5yr thru 12yr) and (13yr thru 17yrs)
5yr thru 12yr handlers may have an assistant inside the arena with them and/or a coach assist from outside of the arena.
Judge may also give advice during the run
13yr thru 17yr handlers may have a coach assist from outside of the arena. Judge may also give advice during the run
We will be using the score sheets for A Course Started ducks and sheep
You may use a competitor’s dog, or a trained herding dog not in the competition or if your dog is in training and capable who may use your own dog. Dog, handler and stock safety is of utmost importance. Placement rosettes 1st thru 5th will be awarded for both age groups and participant ribbons past fifth place
Non Regular Junior Sheep runs will follow the regular A Started sheep runs
Non Regular Junior Duck runs will follow the regular A Started duck runs
SATURDAY ONLY - October 12, 2024
Day of Entry Only - Cost is $20.00

09/09/2024

Hey folks time to get your entries in for the October AKC herding trial, at least get it on your mind 🙂 Entries CLOSE Oct 2
AKC Licensed Herding Test/Trial
Two days of Herding Test/Trial
A Course Cattle, Sheep, and Ducks (all levels) Sat. & Sun.
PT –Ducks for Saturday & Sunday
Non Regular for Juniors 6yr old thru 12yr old
Non Regular for Juniors 13yr old thru 17yrs old
Silver Award for Senior Dogs
JoyceAnn Baker Memorial Award for Started Level
Overall Highest Scoring Miniature American Shepherd
Saturday, October 12, 2024 – AKC Event # 2024701938
A Course Cattle, Sheep, Ducks
PT Ducks only
Non Regular Junior classes using A Course Started Ducks and Sheep
Sunday, October 13, 2024 - AKC Event # 2024701939
A Course Cattle, Sheep, Ducks
PT Ducks only
Judge: Kelly Fonkalsrud, AKC # 103989
Event Site: Latigo Farm, Melinda Stevenson
27560 E. 77th St S., Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Premium at www.latigofarm.net or pm me

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09/07/2024

An older post but true as ever today!
"While watching the road to Rio I had been thinking about how important it is to have people around you who make you strive to be the best you can be, whether training dogs, horses or whatever your passion happens to be. How important to work with those better than you and passionate about what you do, those people will drive you to the top of your abilities. You can't become your best if you allow mediocracy to be the norm. You have to challenge yourself and be among those who are extraordinary. Then hearing about Ms Summits death and following her story it is evident that success comes from great endeavors on both the part of the athletes and the coaches. I hope all of you will find a way to follow your dreams and to be inspired. Ps, this is one passionate dog named Mindylou, owned by Sharon Harris, original photo taken by Laurie Witt at one of our herding trials."

08/28/2024

Help us get our youth and juniors involved with herding! We are offering a non regular class just for them during our October herding trial!
Junior rosettes sponsored by Lucy Hunsaker!

Rules for the junior non regular classes.
No AKC points or titles earned
Two age groups, (5yr thru 12yr) and (13yr thru 17yrs)
5yr thru 12yr handlers may have an assistant inside the arena with them and/or a coach assist from outside of the arena.
Judge may also give advice during the run
13yr thru 17yr handlers may have a coach assist from outside of the arena. Judge may also give advice during the run
We will be using the score sheets for A Course Started ducks and sheep
You may use a competitor’s dog, or a trained herding dog not in the competition or if your dog is in training and capable who may use your own dog. Dog, handler and stock safety is of utmost importance. Placement rosettes 1st thru 5th will be awarded for both age groups and participant ribbons past fifth place
Non Regular Junior Sheep runs will follow the regular A Started sheep runs
Non Regular Junior Duck runs will follow the regular A Started duck runs
SATURDAY ONLY - October 12, 2024
Day of Entry Only - Cost is $20.00

07/21/2024

AMERICAN HERDING BREED ASSOCIATION TRIALS
Sponsored by Melinda Stevenson (Latigo Farm)
2024 Belt Buckle Challenge
SATURDAY, November 23, 2024
SUNDAY, November 24, 2024
HERDING TRIAL ARENA DOG (HTAD I, II, III) CATTLE Course #3 with Gather/Shed
HERDING TRIAL ARENA DOG (HTAD I, II, III) SHEEP Course Gather/Ribbon Pull
HERDING TRIAL ARENA DOG (HTAD I, II, III) DUCKS Course Gather/Shed
JUNIOR HERDING DOG (JHD) DUCKS ONLY
Non Regular JHD course on ducks for youth (8&under) & (9-12yrs) $10/Day of entry only
LOCATION: 27560 EAST 77THS ST S., BROKEN ARROW, OK 74014
JUDGES: Mary Alice Wisecarver (AZ) and Molly Wisecarver (AZ)
SATURDAY Judge: Mary Alice Wisecarver
SUNDAY Judge: Molly Wisecarver
PM for premium or go to www.latigofarm.net

07/13/2024

Premium for our AKC Herding Trial Oct 12-13, notice a special event for juniors/youth! Go to www.latigofarm.net to download the premium and entry form or pm me and I'll send you one!

07/12/2024

Put these two trials on your calendar.
AKC Herding Trial October 12-13th
AHBA Herding Trial November 23-24th
Premiums will be available soon!

06/29/2024

For my herding and stock friends, this is a great article. https://u.osu.edu/sheep/2019/05/21/heat-stress-in-small-ruminants/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0uWm6d-5tZIXHtMRYfOjYqAzakvDCpaNr7qP2QEkjPgjfVr5lprOmtW5M_aem_cOVBUZU967hO2qwyZlWlvQ

Heat Stress in Small Ruminants May 21 2019May 20, 2019 Susan Schoenian, Sheep & Goat Specialist, University of Maryland Small Ruminant Extension Program (Previously published on the Maryland Small Ruminant Page) Over the past weekend, my family and I spent some time installing a new water line to gi...

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We host 10-12 herding trials per year and help people train their own dogs for herding 10 out of 12 months per year, with a break for hottest part of the Summer and Christmas. Not only do we work stock dogs, but we raise a limited amount of sheep and a few herding dogs. Our farm is the favorite place for grand babies to play and learn about farm life. I am an avid horsewoman and make sure we have a few horses around to enjoy for family and friends. One of the ponies here at the farm was the inspiration of my first children's book, "Why Pony Why" It is illustrated by a very talented young man, Jeremy Brown, Our children's books can be found on Amazon. We also make a few homemade soaps and other products. In short we are blessed and love our life and hope we can add a smile to your day from time to time. Visit us often! Have a great day, from Mindy and Billy & Danny!