Wetz Stirrup Ranch

The Wetz family purchased the home ranch in 1907.  LeRoy and Shirley (Packer) own the Wetz Stirrup Ranch since 1997. It is located 16 miles east of Vale, South Dakota along the Belle Fourche River. They raise horses for the ranch and arena work over 40 years. They like to say they are one horse trailer horses with Good Bone, Brains, and disposition.

The Stirrup Ranch QH was awarded the 2015 South Dakota Producers of the Year.

Family is important, they have always tried to keep themselves, kids and grandkids mounted with confirmation, good feet, legs to do a full day’s work. The grandkids are the 6th generation to live and work on the ranch.

Stirrup Ranch Quarter Horses currently stand three stallions, “Lonsum Leo King”, 2002 Orange palomino with Joe Reed , Leo and Easter King on his papers. “Shiny Blue Boon DRR2” a 2013 blue roan, he is Shining Spark and Sugar Bars bred. “Wonder Redwood” a 2016 dun. “High percentage of Sugar Bars and Driftwood. “Big as I am” is the sire of Tuff Coopers rope horses Pearl & Topaz.

Please follow the Facebook page for current up-dates. All horses with the Stirrup brand are eligible for the AQHA Heritage Challenge.

Also selling private treaty, Sugar Bars Legacy Sale, and The Nile.

The Coffee pot is always on and visitors are always welcome!!