We are the Gratnys.
Our family is a distinct culmination of our heritage, a blend of generations of cowboys and entrepreneurs. Your ranch stay experience is just one of the ways to see our commitment to the western lifestyle lived out. If you’ve ever thought about putting some gravel in your travel and heading out to the country where life is slow, purposeful and peaceful, we’re wondering: What are you waiting for?
Dusten Gratny
Dusten is a Kansas native and founder of Gratny Livestock. His and his family’s talents in trick riding and roping entertained crowds at rodeos and circuses across the U.S. With four decades of insight and real-world experience as an animal behaviorist, his eye for every nuance – human or animal – coupled with his expansive artistic ability make for memorable and endless stories. He’s your boots-on-the-ground guide during the day and your porch entertainer, (complete with sweat tea) whenever you’re ready to listen.
Kim Gratny
Iowa has been home for Kim since age 6. She delights in serving Dusten and their five children and is awed daily by the land and animals. She traded the corporate uniform for cowboy boots upon discovering the striking similarities between working with horses and working with humans. It all came fullCIRCLE in 2016 when she launched fullCIRCLE creative + coaching. She loves fostering meaningful and long-lasting connections with whomever God brings into her and her family’s lives.
Together…
We’re a family stewarding land and animals entrusted to us by our Creator. We’re building a legacy that glorifies God and preserves the western lifestyle. We live life slowly, purposefully with doors that are always open – whether for a ranch stay, a story or appreciating the simple beauty of ranch life. We’d be honored to welcome you into our story. Come meet us, and see what makes our ranch so special.