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Leah Tate

JACOBS PROPERTIES Montgomery, TX 936.597.3301 | txland.co

RANCHER’S DREAM!

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A Texas treasure ready for horses or cattle, to offer hunting & fishing, to entertain family, friends and allow a quiet get-away.

BALANCE RANCH - 131 tranquil country acres off the beaten path yet close to Austin (40 min) & San Antonio (65 min). 1950 Ranch home re-modeled in 2007 retaining original items such as hardwood floors, glass doorknobs, & fireplace while adding modern features such as tankless water heater & Silestone countertops. Guest house, built 2005, is handicap accessible, with galley kitchen & concrete floors. Both have recent metal standing seam roof. Land is fenced & cross-fenced for livestock. 2 hay pastures, native grass pastures, other areas primarily for dove/teal/duck; the rear is wooded with groomed riding trails, also ideal for hunting deer & turkey. 2 of the 3 tanks stocked with copper nose blue gill & largemouth bass. Air-conditioned shop building, great for hobbies & home gym. Updated barn with feed & tack rooms is near the 100x150 walled arena. This hidden Texas treasure is ready to handle horses or cattle, to offer hunting and fishing, to entertain family and friends, or allow you a quiet get-away. Offered At: $1,895,000.

Youth Spotlight: Leah Tate

Leah Tate & Fancy Gay Girl

Nominated by Brittany Siemens Chisman

Mia Cariaga Photography

My name is Leah Tate. I am 16 and a Junior at Wimberley High School in Texas. I am a member of AQHA, 4H, FFA, SHOT, IEA, CAQHA, NRHA, and TQHA. I show in all around events and participate in horse judging through my local FFA chapter.

Moments you will always

remember: The day I received my letter from AQHA telling me that I was accepted into the Zoetis Young Horse Development Program that I would re

"I wanted to nominate Leah Macy Tate as one of the hardworking youth competitors to spotlight. She shows in multiple associations as well as a 2020-2021 Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador and a 2020-2021 FFA officer. She also competes in FFA horse judging and is an active and committed horsewoman" Brittany

Leah Tate & GeeWhiz Im Peppy

ceive an AQHA weanling. Picking him up in Dexter, New Mexico. from Bogle LTD Ranches Hal Bogle Estate’s Four Lakes Ranch was unforgettable. When they brought out my weanling wearing his halter for the first time, yet calm as could be, it was a match made in heaven! He loaded and rode quietly in the trailer all the way home to Wimberly Texas for the 15-hour drive! His name is High Dollar Pistol and we call him Dollar.

Favorite Events: My favorite events to show in are reining, western riding, horsemanship, and trail.

Future plans with horses? I would love to be a part of a collegiate equestrian team. I plan to work with my trainer and show my horse GeeWhiz Im Peppy in reining, ranch riding and trail. I also plan to start my young horse Dollar in April and compete in the State 4-H Horse Show 2 Year Old Futurity next summer. This year I am taking a Veterinary Medicine course. I hope to intern Continued on page 28

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