Top 10 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Horse Property
Prior to being a broker with Fay Ranches, I spent a ridiculous amount of time around horses. I mean a lot. My mother has been training and breeding horses for over fifty years, and our family tree has many generations with strong ties to the equine industry. The first thirty-three years of my life were spent riding, hauling, feeding, grooming, assessing, and cleaning up after horses. Needless to say, between horse shows, rodeos, ropings, clinics, trail rides, and auctions, I have seen all different types of horse facilities. Some good, some bad, some fancy, and some just plain dumb, or
Connect with Alex Robertson
Alex Robertson is an Oregon farm and ranch broker and part of the Fay Ranches team. Alex grew up in Central Oregon, living on various horse ranches owned by his family. With his ranch-centered upbringing, he developed a passion for horses, cattle, and rodeo—specifically, timed events. Alex participated on the rodeo team for Redmond High School in Oregon, which led him to Walla Walla, Washington, for college rodeo. From there, Alex spent more than a decade traveling the United States as a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. It was this adventure and seeing many amazing ranches that continued to develop his love for the ranching lifestyle, all the while building relationships across the Western United States. To keep the spirit of Western rodeo culture alive, Alex is a proud and continued sponsor of the Central Oregon Pee Wee Rodeo Association (COPWRA).
Miles for Piles: Staying Compliant in the Next American Gold Rush
“Miles for piles.” It’s a saying every shed hunter knows, and for good reason. We walk miles, sometimes tens of miles, over rugged terrain just for the chance to find that one single antler, and in full transparency, a handful is more realistic of a goal than an actual pile these days. For me, it’s […]
Are You Eligible for an Emergency Drought Relief Loan in 2025?
Landowners in several Wyoming counties may be eligible for emergency drought funding. Ranching in Wyoming or any of the other Rocky Mountain states can provide many unique challenges. Often, landowners operate on narrow margins before weathering difficulties such as droughts, flash floods, and natural disasters. These scenarios can leave producers in a difficult position and […]
