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.
1944
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's other passion was training horses.
1950's & 1960's
Most Americans in the 40's and early 50's 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.
Late 1960's and early 1970's
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.
1980's
Tim always had a passion for apparel and western supply. He quickly found himself as a western store owner in the 80's. Tim named the store Bish's Western Store to be a subsidiary of the ranch.
1990's
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 mark on the industry.
2000's
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
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
After decades of experience and perfecting beef quality, Lazy T Ranch officially launches its website to share premium beef 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!
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.
Best Quality
at Lazy T Ranch, quality is our passion
100%Â 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.