Posted By: Jesse Williams
This fierce rancher is the boss lady! I am so honoured to call her one of my good friends and love bouncing ranching ideas off her. She is marrying into a wonderful family of long time ranchers that are a huge asset to our community. While not raised with cattle all her life, you'd never know it- she can sit a horse and manage a herd like nobody's business! Read on to find out a bit more about Gabrielle...
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Ranching Lady: Gabrielle Lavoie Handhills, AB
Her Operation:
I run a black angus cow/calf pair operation with my fiancé Tommy and his family out in the Hand Hills of the Special Areas.
How long has she been at it?
I have only been working with cattle for four years now and I love it. I grew up on a hobby farm outside of Cochrane where we had buffalo, horses, chicken and meat rabbits. |
Gabrielle and her fiancé Tommy are set to wed this summer
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Any off farm careers?
I work part-time in Hanna at the Hospital and volunteer with DEMSA and Search and Rescue but the ranch keeps me busy.
I work part-time in Hanna at the Hospital and volunteer with DEMSA and Search and Rescue but the ranch keeps me busy.
What is your favorite thing about living in a rural community?
I love that there is always someones door open that you can go for coffee and have a good BS. Also that help is always there if you need it- that's the best by far.
I love that there is always someones door open that you can go for coffee and have a good BS. Also that help is always there if you need it- that's the best by far.
This photo was captioned: "Having too much fun. They know that if you find a job you love you never have to work a day in your life. Ranching is that job!"
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If you could change one thing about your rural community what would it be?
Nothing! Everything and everyone is amazing.
What's one piece of advice you would give other ranching women?
I know everyone says this but it is so true- HOUSE WORK CAN WAIT!! And that your crock pot is your best appliance in the kitchen for our busy lifestyle. |
Any activities you enjoy off farm?
The best way to relax for myself is to go for a run right outside my front door and listen to all the wildlife around me and take in the beauty. I also love going to the city to catch up with my girlfriends and have a good time.
The best way to relax for myself is to go for a run right outside my front door and listen to all the wildlife around me and take in the beauty. I also love going to the city to catch up with my girlfriends and have a good time.
Why ranching?
How could you do anything else? Plus, I drove into the city just the other day and I couldn't get out of their fast enough!
How could you do anything else? Plus, I drove into the city just the other day and I couldn't get out of their fast enough!
Gabrielle checking on her herd.
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