In this video, Jeff covers the early brands of California through branding in Carmel Valley from the 1860s to present. He also covers how to read brands and how rustlers changed brands by using the infamous “running iron”.
Even old ranchers in the audience enjoyed this look back on this centuries-old subject.
Presented by the Community Foundation of the Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, at the Trail & Saddle Club Clubhouse on June 23, 2024.