WRJ RANCH

WRJ Ranch began in 1995 seeking to produce quality breeding stock with foundation bloodlines. Ranching is a third generation family-operated venture on land owned by Ancil and Margaret Lindley. DIAMOND L POLE HEREFORD RANCH, first owned by Ancil, Sr. and Brancie Lindley, is 3 miles west of Macon, Mississippi, off HWY 14 West. Our birthing farm is the BW and Gladys West homeplace located 4 miles east of Macon on HWY 14 East. The Johnny Heard and Mike Banks Farms on Magnolia Drive are homes to our broodmares and yearlings. These unique old homeplaces makeup the WRJ Ranch and are involved in the upkeep of 50 brood mares and 6 stallions along with the yearly birthings of numerous beautiful foals.

Wayne, Rita and Jeb Lindley Stewart of Macon, Mississippi, maintain the daily task at the WRJ Ranch with the help of Jim Cotton, also of Macon. Jim is a previous co-owner of Macon Bait Shop and has his own livestock hauling services.

From January through July each year the barn becomes our second home as we oversee the birthing of each mare. The foal is then imprinted daily for a gentle and workable attitude.This is a must for a follow-up training,as they are weaned at 4 months.

Our family works closely with the Mississippi State University Equine Department for all necessary veterinary checks and treatments.This keeps the horses up to date on their vaccinations that are so necessary to maintain a healthy herd.

Wayne and Rita have two other sons. Wayne, Jr. is married to Cindy Gibbons of Savannah, TN. Cindy is a guidance counselor in the Winston County School system. Wayne is owner of Wayne Stewart Catfish Seigning in Macon. He also has Wayne's Windshield Repair. Gabe, our second son, passed away in March, 2008. He would have been 33 in May. Gabe's memory remains in our hearts and his Spirit will always be near. Pray for our healing. Austin is our number one grandson and lives in Jackson, TN. He is an avid hunter and loves to participate in sports. We now have a precious granddaughter - Anna Lea.

Wayne is Macon's State Farm Insurance Agent and Rita has retired from Central Academy. Jeb is the ranch manager and trainer of WRJ Ranch. He rode bareback broncos in high school and college rodeo.