Our Story Spans 5 Generations

Our History

At Lazy T, we do things the old-fashioned way

We raise our cattle like those who came before us, herding on horseback and prioritizing our animals’ well-being over efficiency. The harder way? Maybe, but we believe it is the right way. Over the years, we’ve learned the highest quality beef comes from plenty of work and tried-and-true methods of cattle management.

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Our journey

Explore the milestones that shaped our company

1944

The Beginning

Leland "Bish" Jenkins started Lazy T Ranch in Idaho Falls, Idaho after serving in the National Guard. Bish cared for his cattle along with maintaining his farm. Bish had many other passions, one of which, was training horses.

1950's-1960's

First milestone

Most Americans still utilized working horses for the majority of farming and ranching. Tractors were simply too expensive. Bish Jenkins capitalized on this opportunity and became an expert in the field. He expanded the ranches business into Horse training.

1960's

Bish's Western Store

Tim always had a passion for apparel and western supply. He quickly found himself as a western store owner in the late 60's. Tim named the store Bish's Western Store to be a subsidiary of the ranch. He sold Hyer boots who still to this day are close family friends.

1960's-Early 1970's

Horse Training on the Big Screen

Bish asked his son, Tim Jenkins, to join the family business. Lazy T became a recognizable brand to the surrounding area. Bish and Tim Jenkins worked out contracts with Paramount Pictures to train horses for the big screen. Horses from the Lazy T made it into movies such as Ben-Hur, Mackenna's Gold, and many others.

Late 1980's-1990's

Passing of the Torch

The horse business began to evolve and change, so Tim expanded into the beef industry. With his knowledge from the cattle industry, he quickly grew the business to a point of exporting 200 to 300 cattle worth of beef a day across the globe. Founder Leland "Bish" Jenkins passes away leaving his legacy and love for western culture to his children.

2000's

Lazy T Ranch Continues Expanding

Lazy T Ranch expanded into Ririe, Idaho. On this ranch, 3rd and 4th generation family members worked sun up to sun down to learn what it took to raise premium cattle.

2017

Ten Sleep, Wyoming

Lazy T Ranch moved to its new home in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. It now boasts 14 artesian wells, countless natural springs, and endless open space for cattle to live and graze. The ranch grew quickly and achieved some of the highest quality beef in the country.

2022

Premium Beef and Jerky for All

After decades of experience and perfecting beef quality, Lazy T Ranch officially launches its website to share premium prodcuts across the nation.

Today

Lazy T Ranch offers USDA Choice, USDA Prime, premium jerky, and many new products yet to come. We are now 5 generations deep and growing.

Lazy T Ranch

Much more than just a cattle ranch, it's our way of life. We work our tails off to make life as stress-free and comfortable as possible for our animals.

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Best Quality

at Lazy T Ranch, quality is our passion

100% Natural

Not only do our cattle eat natural feed their entire lives, but they drink from the ranch’s artesian wells and springs.

Healthy Cattle

To create a low-stress environment for our cattle, we ride horseback and move slowly to prevent unnecessary stress. The healthier the cattle, the better tasting the beef.

Family-Owned

Lazy T Ranch is a family-owned business. We take pride in our history and view the ranch—and its quality of beef—as our legacy.

No Chemicals or Hormones

Our cattle are raised as naturally as possible. From birth to your table, they're not subject to added hormones or chemicals.

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