Tongue River Ranch History Tongue River Ranch In 1898 Eric and Albin Swenson, the sons of S. M. Swenson of the SMS Ranches, purchased the 79,000 acre Scab 8 Ranch. The ranch was located in the excellent ranch country of King, Cottle, Motley and Dickens counties. The brothers renamed it Tongue River Ranch (TRR) because of its location on the Tongue (South Pease) River, aptly named in reference to black tongue, a nineteenth century disease which wiped out many buffalo in the region. Folklore also states that the many different Indian tribes in the area nicknamed the river “River of Many Tongues” which was later shortened to Tongue River. Present day owner, Millard Morris purchased Tongue River at its current size of 89,000 acres in 1997, and added the New Mexico division in 2005. In 2007, the 30,000 acre Big Baldy Ranch was added to the New Mexico division. Over the past eleven years, Mr. Morris has focused on preserving the heritage of the ranch while making many improvements. This includes a revitalization of headquarters and a state-of-the art horse facility. Paramount to the Tongue River Ranch operation is their outstanding horse program. TRR has concentrated on raising horses that are well built, highly intelligent and incredible athletes. This is evidenced by the numerous ranch rodeo wins and top horse honors TRR has received. Of the twelve years the WRCA has held the World Championships, TRR has qualified six times, and has taken Top Horse honors twice since 2002. TRR horses have won both the Champion and Reserve Champion titles at the RHAA National Finals. Tongue River Ranch takes great pride in preserving the land for future generations to come by focusing on many of the traditions that were utilized in 1898. Cowboys still head out for the day horseback to gather, brand, and doctor cattle the old fashioned cowboy way. Continuing tradition and preserving history is a way of life, not a job at Tongue River Ranch. Wagon Boss is Bubba Smith, and cowboys are Charles Neskorik, Stoney Jones, Ty Smith, Ryan Rankin, and Rick Kieschnick at the Texas ranch, and Glen Bruton at the New Mexico ranch. 2008 – Ft. Worth Ranch Rodeo Champions WHC Ranch Rodeo Reserve Champions About the Crew Click here to read more about the cowboys.

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