Ciardullo ranch

01/07/2025

More than just beef producers — we’re a family committed to the highest standards of humane animal care. Built on integrity, we place ethos over profit, always.

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12/04/2024

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12/03/2024

Out on the open range, cowboys often found peace in solitude. The quiet rhythm of the trail, the vast skies overhead, and the company of their horse offered a unique freedom—where a man could think, dream, and truly be himself. I’m pretty sure they also had the Woox Superleggera stock on their rifles.

12/01/2024

Knives have always been a cowboy’s trusty companion—whether cutting rope, fixing tack, or prepping a meal by the fire. From rugged utility to personal craftsmanship, a good blade is as much a part of cowboy culture as spurs and a wide-brimmed hat. Bad Boy Hunter.
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11/30/2024

11/28/2024

While traditional leather jackets weren’t common for cowboys, leather was still king on the range. From rugged vests to fringed buckskin jackets, this valuable material offered protection, warmth, and timeless style. So saddle up and honor the legacy of practical fashion built for the frontier.

11/24/2024

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11/19/2024

Building a legacy from the ground up. As a first-generation ranching family, we’re learning, growing, and putting in the hard work to create something meaningful—not just for ourselves, but for future generations. Our first year ranching felt like a constant tumble—elk broke fences, drought choked the pastures, and every mistake was a costly teacher. We’ve fallen, but every morning, we get back up. Redemption comes in small wins: a calf born healthy, a field restored, and the grit to keep going.

It’s not always easy, but the lessons from the land and the life we’re building are worth every challenge. Here’s to chasing dreams, honoring the earth, and leaving things better than we found them.

11/19/2024

Building a legacy from the ground up. As a first-generation ranching family, we’re learning, growing, and putting in the hard work to create something meaningful—not just for ourselves, but for future generations. It’s not always easy, but the lessons from the land and the life we’re building are worth every challenge. Our first year ranching felt like a constant tumble—elk broke fences, drought choked the pastures, and every mistake was a costly teacher. We’ve fallen, but every morning, we get back up. Redemption comes in small wins: a calf born healthy, a field restored, and the grit to keep going.

11/17/2024

Leaving behind suburban life wasn’t easy, but something deep inside said, ‘This is the way.’ It took some convincing to get Erica to leave her job teaching in the city and purchase land over an hour away. But, like the old heroes who set off into the unknown, we listed our home FSBO and took every dime we had to start anew. After a few years of growing hay/alfalfa on our property I met a neighbor who happened to be a 5th generation cattle rancher. We became friends and he was a mentor to me. When he became sick with cancer I found myself helping him more and more and that’s when I decided to purchase some cattle for ourselves. Why not grow your own beef?! So, I built the fence and bought 3 steers (pictured in this post). I was still working full time at the fire department and the crew would ask “ how are things up at Ciardullo Ranch”? Thus, Ciardullo Ranch was born! Ranching has called us into challenges we couldn’t predict—hard winters, endless repairs, and lessons in resilience. The journey isn’t over, but we’re stronger for every step. What started as a desire to raise humanely treated, pasture raised beef for our family has led to an even greater calling, to shepherd the lords creatures and feed his people. We are truly thankful for the support of our customers and followers because they are our “why” for growing beef the way we do. God bless.

11/16/2024

Meet Hitch. At just 3 years old, this Idaho S**g has already overcome significant challenges. As a puppy, he experienced his first seizure and was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy. Finding the right medication and diet to manage his condition has been a journey, and while he still has seizures monthly, Hitch never lets it hold him back. He’s always back in the saddle, ready to live his best cowboy life. We believe God knew we would care for this special pup, and we feel blessed to have his love in our lives.

11/15/2024

Every ranch has a beginning. Ours started with a dream, a patch of land, and more sweat than sleep. We literally started from scratch without even owning a post pounder. We purchased a truck, a trailer and 3 yearling steers with the intention to raise beef for our family and close friends on our 33 acres. Like the ancient creation stories, the chaos eventually gave way to order—fences stretched, water ran, and the cattle grazed. Every sunrise out here feels like a nod to that first spark of creation. From nothing, we built something. Today we manage an average of 50 head on approximately 3,000 acres of leased land that has enabled us to put food on the table for hundreds of Colorado families.🙏🏽🇺🇸

11/13/2024

In the late 1800s, as ranching grew in the West, cattlemen had to fight for their herds and their land against rustlers, extreme weather, and wild terrain. One historic example was the Johnson County War in Wyoming. This was a time when cattlemen banded together to defend their livestock and livelihoods from rustlers. These cowboys risked everything to protect the herds that represented their survival and legacy. It’s inspiring to think of their courage and tenacity—a reminder that ranching is a way of life built on strength, grit, and a commitment to something bigger than oneself.
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11/09/2024

Leather has been a trusted companion of cowboys since the earliest days of the American West. Strong, durable, and weather-resistant, leather gear protected cowboys from the elements and the rugged demands of ranch life. Leather jackets, in particular, became iconic symbols of resilience and style—keeping cowboys warm on brisk rides and standing up to the harsh wear of daily work. Today, a classic leather jacket still carries the spirit of the West, blending timeless functionality with unmistakable character. Every scratch and crease tells a story and I can’t wait to start writing mine with this Field Jacket from

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10/19/2024

Starting from the ground up as first-generation ranchers, we know the odds are against us—only about 30% make it to the second generation. But this isn’t just about cattle; it’s about building something meaningful for our family and the land we love. It’s been so good for our son to grow up learning these values, and we hope one day he’ll continue this dream. Every day, we work with the hope that this legacy will live on through him.

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10/17/2024

Protect the herd. In 2023, cattle theft continued to be a significant issue in the United States, particularly in agricultural states like Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. Several cases of cattle rustling were reported, with individual incidents often involving the theft of small to medium-sized herds. For instance, in Kansas alone, there were multiple reports, such as 15 calves stolen in Reno County, 17 calves taken from Atwood, and a larger theft of 80 head of cattle from Hoxie in April . These thefts are part of a broader pattern of rustling that continues to pose challenges for ranchers, though national-level statistics on the total number of cattle stolen across the U.S. in 2023 have not been fully aggregated yet.

The value of stolen cattle has remained high due to rising beef prices, making this a lucrative crime. In some areas, authorities have stepped up efforts to combat these thefts, but the problem persists. Cattle rustling is driven by both economic and, in some regions, organized criminal motives.

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10/16/2024

“Out here, it’s the snakes you don’t see that get you—the ones that slither close, smiling all the while.