Brands play an important role in the identification and proper management of horses, especially when working with large numbers of animals.
Tongue River horses are branded as follows:
LEFT JAW: Designates mare family lineage.
LEFT THIGH: The “Crooked T” brand on the left thigh signifies the horse was bred at Tongue River Ranch.
LEFT BUTTOCK: Designates the year the horse was foaled.
RIGHT BUTTOCK : Designates the horse’s sire.
