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King Ranch Captivates with Vastness and Craft on Texas Prairie
A visitor describes the King Ranch as vast and flat with a castle-like Santa Gertrudis house, maroon and white cattle, especially Brahman-influenced stock, and skilled riders. The piece notes wildlife conservation led by Robert Kleberg Jr., Rhodes grass from Africa, a unique ironwood chute, round pens to prevent cornering, and thoughtful ranch details that showcase both size and care.
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King Ranch
Santa Gertrudis
India
Robert J. Kleberg Jr
Africa
Rhodes
Caesar Kleberg
Norias
Argentina