MEDALEN
Angus & Quarter Horse Ranch
Medalen Angus & Quarter Horse Ranch is located 6 miles north of Towner, ND. The Mouse River runs through our home quarter.
We feel very blessed to raise cattle and horses and to be able to see them for use in other ranching operations.
ABOUT US
Our cow herd has grown from what started as an FFA project. Three heifer calves were purchased from Harold Tastad in December of 1980. Additional females were purchased from several sources over the next ten years. All cattle were sold by private treaty until 2008 when we had our first open house bull sale.
Our operation is located on very sandy soil, but with a high water table. Normal annual rainfall for this area is 15″. When we get enough rain or snow we have the ability to raise a lot of grass and hay. A normal year allows us to graze from May 15 to November 15. We try to graze as long as possible each year and some year’s get to December 10th.
AQHA 50-Year Legacy Breeder
A Legacy Built on Quality, Versatility, and Heart
The roots of our Quarter Horse breeding program run deep, spanning generations of family dedication to good horses. What began with Charles (Chuck) and Margaret Leonard's (Nikki’s parents) passion for the American Quarter Horse has grown into a 50-year legacy built on thoughtful breeding, strong bloodlines, and a commitment to producing horses that are as dependable as they are versatile.
At the heart of the program was the foundation mare, Super Demores, and her son, AQHA Champion Twist Your Eyes ("Twister"). Known for his exceptional disposition, ability, and heart, Twister sired 133 foals that went on to excel as ranch horses, rope horses, show horses, and broodmares. His influence helped establish the qualities we continue to value today.
Through the years, our breeding philosophy has remained the same: produce sound, willing, good-minded horses with the conformation, athletic ability, and disposition to excel both in and out of the arena. From ranch work and roping to barrel racing and ranch versatility, we take pride in raising horses that are capable partners and lifelong companions.
As we celebrate this 50-year milestone, we are proud to carry forward the legacy Chuck and Margaret began. Their dedication, integrity, and love for a truly good horse continue to guide every generation we raise.
Medalen Ranch is proud to be an AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder.
Nikki’s family has been raising Quarter Horses since 1969, focusing on moderately framed ranch horses that are trainable, athletic and pretty enough for the show pen. As AQHA Ranch Heritage Breeders, it is important to us that our horses are used in all aspects of ranching, rodeo, and in the show arena, assuring that while we hold true to their Foundation bloodlines, we are keeping up with modern uses and proving their talents. Nikki became an AQHA Director in February of 2023.
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