EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 13 MIN
I Got Run Over By A Heifer...
from The Cattle Coach Show · host Kolten Thigpen
🐂 Bullnanza Stud Services: https://bullnanza.com🎓 Cattle Coach Academy: https://cattlecoachacademy.comI got run over by a brand-new heifer — and it was 100% our fault. Here's what happened and what every cattle owner needs to learn from it.Within 20 minutes of unloading a yearling heifer, she buried her head in my stomach, picked me up off the ground, and ran me over in front of my 8-year-old son. My hip and thigh lost a solid patch of skin to a rubber mat. My boy was in tears — not because he was hurt, but because he thought I was.But here's the truth: we set up every single condition for that wreck to happen. And if you own, buy, or handle cattle — this video could save you, your kids, or your animals from a bad day.In this episode, we break down:Why new cattle will almost always be at their worst the moment you unload themThe exact mistakes we made that triggered a flight response in a otherwise calm heiferWhy small children working cattle creates a natural threat response in animalsWhat no sorting equipment, a roll-up door, rain, and a 2.5-hour solo trailer ride have in common (hint: it's a recipe for disaster)The #1 rule our operation runs by when it comes to cattle safety and employee safetyWhy you should never blame the animal — and what to do insteadThe biggest lesson: If you end the day and your animals are safe and your people are safe — you won. Everything else is just details to fix next time.🐂 BULL OF THE DAY — Loving SizeFeatured bull from Horned Livestock and Wage Rogers' cattle-loving line. Triple clean. Red blaze Basse. Already sired a Grand Champion at Houston Livestock Show. Known for calving ease, color versatility, and working well on heifers without sacrificing quality. Call the office at (405) 377-8037 or visit bonanza.com to learn more.⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Why I'm wearing all these Band-Aids01:10 — The setup: new heifer, two boys, and a barn02:00 — She's not going through that door03:00 — I step in front of her to protect my son04:00 — The aftermath — and why my 8-year-old was screaming07:30 — Breaking down every mistake we made09:35 — Teaching my kids why this was our fault, not hers11:00 — The #1 rule of cattle safety on our operation12:00 — Final thoughts + how to avoid this in your herd🔔 If you raise, buy, or sell cattle — subscribe for weekly content on cattle handling, ranching tips, herd management, and real stories from the operation.
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