Meet the Fold
MEET THE GUYS OF STERLING HILLS FARM
Sterling
There was never a doubt when we set out to find our fold sire, that his name would be Sterling. We wanted it to represent our Farm, and what we strive for. A name with English origin, represents "genuine, of high quality." Finding a fitting bull would take patience, and we were giving that prospect a tall order (or short in this case!) to stand up to!
When we found Sterling we were quick to recognize him as 'our guy'. Sterling is a handsome dun bull, born at a tiny 18" at birth and raised alongside his dam in the pasture. He is a BD1 gene carrier which is inherited from his dam but is approximately 93% of Highland Heritage. Sterling has been broken on a halter and has an incredibly sweet and gentle temperament, his conformation is above par for a 2 YR old bull and he has excellent long hair! He is easy to love and adored by all those that visit the farm.
We are hopeful with Sterling's genetics, we can bring other families small, compact, amazingly docile and loving coo’s just like him. Sterling has officially been exposed to his ladies, and we have high hopes of seeing his first offspring in Fall of 2025.
Benedict
Sometimes, plans need to shift—and that’s exactly what happened when we met Benedict. Formerly known as "Derric" from Cyrus Ridge Farm, Benedict came to us through adoption, fulfilling our goal of adding a non-chondro, naturally smaller bull to our herd. While his genetics initially drew us in, it was his exceptional coat and gentle nature that truly sealed the deal.
As our farm has grown, we've come to realize the importance of having a second bull to support our herd’s needs. We were specifically seeking a smaller bull with compact genetics to pair with our Chondro cows, and Benedict fits the bill perfectly. We're eager to see what he brings to our breeding program. He’s already proven himself ready for the task ahead and has settled in beautifully at Sterling Hills Farm!
