about

Our Story

A chance meeting while rock climbing lead to backpacking across 13 countries, a brief stint living in a teepee, two full careers and a family. After all that, we've finally found retirement, a little slice of Texas to call home, and a few Texas longhorns!

We look forward to seeing what the coming years bring for this new chapter.
A photo of Mark and Melanie owners of Cripe Cattle Company at Still Waters Ranch
Where it started

Founding a herd

Our friends at Lonesome Pines Ranch first introduced us to the Texas Longhorn. After falling in love with their animals, we jumped at the opportunity to own a few! Now, with our four leading ladies, Cripe Cattle Company is born.
Established
2022
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America logo
Yoakum,
Texas
Photo Prints Available

A Piece of Texas

Numbered fine art photo prints of Texas Longhorns and scenic Central Texas landscapes. See select pieces for purchase at Furniture Barn & Mattress Outlet:
Sunset picture of Electra's Honey