Lonetree Hereford Ranch Tige, Larry, Robin, Rachel, Molly, Danny, Caleb and Julia Reinhold

The Lonetree ranch had its beginning in the early 1900’s when Emmanuel Reinhold, a Swede from Minnesota, met and married a young lady from a ranch along Rapid creek by the name of Hazel Jensen. They homesteaded on Lonetree Creek by a spring where a single cottonwood tree grew. This was in the midst of what had been some of the best open range country ever known, as the early cattlemen knew of the grass of western Dakota. The settlers or honyockers, as they were known, slowly pressed outfits such as the Cross S and the HO out of existence. Emmanuel and Hazel followed a dream of beginning a family and establishing themselves in agriculture. Some of their first cows were shorthorns bred to Hereford bulls purchased from the Blair Brothers at Tilford. Soon Hereford cows replaced the shorthorns and became the predominant breed of the region. Neighbors on the east had already set themselves firmly upon the presence of Hereford cattle, as the post office nearby is named Hereford.

 It is hard to refute the effective nature and the efficiency of the Hereford breed. The disposition, longevity and right down good beef were characteristics that went hand in hand with the native grass of the region. As Emmanuel and Hazel saw their ranch grow in size along with their family of eight children, it was easy to see that the roots and faith in God were growing deeper as well.

 In 1956 Marvin or as most people know him, Tige, and his new bride Vicky began taking over the leadership of the ranch.. The Hereford tradition continued. The desire for growing cattle with size and muscle was a priority. A good coat of hair has always been a desirable trait to maintain as it aids in winter hardiness. These desires led to developing a registered herd at which Tige and Vicky along with their four children enjoyed. The cattle were always worked as a family and this brought about a unity that taught a great work ethic. Feeding bulls and replacement heifers didn’t only build muscle, it taught responsibility.

Today Larry and Robin Reinhold are in the partnership with Tige with a commercial Hereford herd. Even though Tige has slowed down, he still gets on his four-wheeler and keeps a close tab on the livestock. Grandpa is in his glory when he is working cattle with his grandkids all mounted on horses that are part of the family’s Quarter horse string. Larry and Robin and their five children are continuing the time honored tradition and business principles of good Hereford cattle.  A highlight for the family that has continued for generations is Hereford Day at the Black Hills Stock Show. For forty years school has been put on hold as the kids from the Lonetree Ranch have enjoyed and learned from the winter show.

 Currently the ranch is using bulls from the Feddes family and Cooper family of western Montana. We believe these bulls will enable us to move our herd in a positive direction to match the market needs and yet will maintain the bottom line as well. 

Along with the Lonetree Ranch, the family manages and operates the Rainbow Bible Ranch where youth come from over 18 states each year.