Annual Cattle Tour
For years, Flat Water Gang has dedicated time to hitting the road and visiting Red Angus operations across North America. These hands-on tours allow us to evaluate genetics in their home environments, build relationships with top breeders, and ultimately bring the best genetic solutions to our commercial clients. Every environment and management style is unique—the best way to understand them is to see them firsthand.
2025 Tour
Ross joined Chuck Steffan of Heart River Red Angus (Belfield, ND) and Bruce Ketchum of Milk Creek Red Angus (Plevna, MT) on a five-day tour of Red Angus operations across Canada. With Sheldon Kyle (KenRay) and Brian Hanel (Flying K) as our guides, the trip offered rich conversations on genetics, personal insights, and a deeper understanding of the Canadian countryside and cattle community.
Day 1
KenRay Ranch
Our first stop was KenRay Ranch (Redvers, Saskatchewan). Sheldon Kyle has been building an exceptional herd of Red Angus cattle. I’ve had the opportunity to purchase cattle from Sheldon in the past—and they’ve performed incredibly well in our environment. Quality genetics and real-world adaptability make his program one to watch.
Moose Creek Red Angus
Our second stop in Canada was at Moose Creek Red Angus with Darren Ippelito (Kisbey, Saskatchewan). Darren and his father have been active and influential in the Red Angus breed for many years, building a program rooted in quality and consistency. This December, they’ve made the significant decision to offer their entire herd in a complete and total liquidation.
There will be outstanding opportunities throughout this offering, and I strongly encourage anyone in the breed to take a serious look. It’s a solid, proven program with genetics worth paying attention to.
