A Pitchfork horse has a reputation that sells itself.
The signature 'Pitchfork Gray' has become as synonymous with the ranch as the brand itself.
The remuda has come a long way from the small native ponies first used on the ranch. Trimmer, a thoroughbred U.S. Military remount stallion, was the first improvement to the herd, giving the cowboys horses with increased size and stamina. Seal Brown, the first quarter horse stallion purchased by Pitchfork manager Rudolph Swenson in 1941, produced an outstanding herd of brood mares.
Upon Seal Brown's death in 1946, the ranch acquired Joe Bailey's King, who soon became legendary. Adding to the legacy: Otoe, Savanah Jr., Gray Badger, Gray Dee Bar and Dash For Cash. In recent years, the modern bloodlines of HighBrow Cat, Playgun, Woody Be Tuff, Freckles Playboy, Grays Starlight and many more have been added.
The Pitchfork horses are very versatile. They’ve been tried and proven all over the world – in the pasture, rodeo arenas, polo fields and performance arenas.
The ranch’s remuda consists of approximately 50 brood mares, 80 saddle horses and 4 stallions. The first sale – held in November, 1963, when 50 horses were offered and sold – brought the ranch a considerable amount of publicity and recognition, paving the way for numerous horse sales throughout the years. Each one has been more successful than the last.
While The Pitchfork raises horses primarily for their own use, it does make horses available to the public. Every year in October, our select sale “Return to the Remuda” is held at the 6666 Ranch. We hope to see you there!
For information, contact Brooks Hodges, (806) 284-2223 brooks@thepitchforkranch.com