Shields Valley teen raises her own cattle

Morgan Rose
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021 Updated Jul 13, 2021

county fair — Reace Lannen of Clyde Park, Mont., showing one of her steers.

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Some people, it seems, are born to be athletes, exhibiting natural talent early on in their lives. Likewise, there are some people that excel early at school, pursuing their talent all the way into academia. Upon meeting and talking with 18-year-old Reace Lannen, it can instantly be deduced that this young lady was born to raise cattle.

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