"Ron" - Homeward Bound BA Ronald

Ron comes from an excellent local-ish farm with herd priorities and management practices very similar to ours.

We chose Ron for his pedigree of strong rear udder height and arch, combined with his own developing conformation and balance. As he has matured, he has turned into a gorgeous stud with correct structure, good presence, and the kind of build that complements refined does without adding coarseness.

Temperament-wise, Ron is a standout. He is exceptionally sweet with us and very respectful with the younger boys. He does have a sixth sense for when something unpleasant is about to happen and will bolt if he thinks he’s about to be caught for a chore he doesn’t like, but outside of that he comes right up for scratches and treats. He is one of our most mannerly bucks to handle.

From a management standpoint, Ron’s scurs need to be monitored and trimmed periodically, as they can curve back toward his head if left unchecked. He also requires more frequent hoof trimming than some of our other bucks. Neither issue affects his usefulness, but both are worth documenting honestly.

Quick facts

6th Gen. MDGA Purebred – MN17399

DOB: 03/14/2022

Alpha-s1 Casein: b/f

Highlights: Rear udder height and arch, balance, respectful temperament, proven width improvement in offspring

Pedigree

Sire: Homeward Bound RB B.A. Baracus

Sire accolades: None listed.

Paternal Grandsire: Green Gables GS Remember the Battle ++*B

Paternal Grandsire accolades: None listed.

Paternal Granddam: Green Gables SOF Contessa of Dotte

Paternal Granddam accolades: None listed.

Dam: Red Boots Farm Milk & Honey

Dam accolades: None listed.

Maternal Grandsire: Silver Creek PBandJ

Maternal Grandsire accolades: None listed.

Maternal Granddam: Green Gables FF Amber

Maternal Granddam accolades: 2011 MDGA Summer V-Show GRAND CHAMPION, 1st place intermediate kid (class of 10), Ring 1; 2nd place intermediate kid (class of 10), Ring 2

Ron's Kids

With Honey – due 03/20/24, kidded 03/19/24 – doe and buck – their ears started normal/airplane, then one on each developed a fold, then it went back to normal. Rehomed as pets just to be safe & will not repeat this pairing. 

With Lady – due 03/19/25, kidded 03/18/25 – doe and buck

Dam - Red Boots Barn Milk & Honey

(Photos Courtesy of Homeward Bound & Red Boots Barn)

Maternal Granddam - Green Gables FF Amber - FF

(Photos Courtesy of Green Gables)

Maternal Grandsire - Silver Creek PBandJ

(Photos Courtesy of Red Boots Barn)

Sire - Homeward Bound RB B.A. Baracus

(Photos Courtesy of Homeward Bound)

Paternal Granddam - Green Gables SOF Contessa of Dotte

(Photos Courtesy of Homeward Bound)

Paternal Grandsire - Green Gables GS Remember the Battle ++*B

(Photos Courtesy of Green Gables)