At Saddle Ridge Farm, animals have always been an important part of our lifestyle and have remained essential to the country experience. We currently have a few animals on the farm including goats, chickens, cats, Samatha the dog, and Andrew the horse.

Goats have been raised here for over ten years. We are now specializing in raising Boer goats. Boers were imported from South Africa to the United States where they were first brought to Texas in the early 1900s. Although goats do not have any upper front teeth, they do enjoy nibbling on shirtsleeves and pant legs. However, they cannot eat tin cans as it has been rumored. Goats can be quite friendly and can sometimes even become pets. When goats are born, they are called kids. As they grow older, a female goat will be called a doe and a male goat will be called a buck. Most goats, such as Boer goats, can survive and adapt in just about any type of environment. Our goats spend the winter in a large barn and spend the summer in a fenced pasture where they can eat grass and leaves off of low-growing trees and bushes.

Chickens are popular animals that are raised in just about every farm in this area. They were transcendent of a bird that comes from Southeast Asia and were brought to the United States nearly 3300 years ago. Aside from providing farmers with eggs and meat, chickens are not aggressive, which makes them another friendly addition to our collection of animals.

Cats are another type of friendly animal that can be seen roaming around the farm. One can slowly approach the cats here at Saddle Ridge for they enjoy company and nice petting from family and kids every now and again.

Samatha the dog can also be found roaming the farm. Just like the cats as well, she enjoys a nice petting and an occasional rub behind the ears. Sammy is 10-year old Beagle dog.

Andrew the newest addition to the farm is a haflinger horse. Haflingers were developed in Austria and Northern Italy as far back as the Middle Ages. Used by European militaries during both World War I and World War II, they were imported to the United States in 1958. Haflingers are always chestnut in color, well muscled, and can be quite energetic at times. Andrew is a horse like most other horses that enjoys a ride through the pasture and fields. He is also very welcoming and is willing to greet any one who arrives on the farm.

When spending time here at Saddle Ridge, you might be able to see these animals and so much more if you choose to visit our home. If anyone is interested in a tour of our farm, we would be more than happy to do so.