Time & Location
September 19 – 20, 2025
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST
Leo Ranch, Dixon Water Foundation
5190 Co Rd 398, Decatur, TX 76234, USA
About the event
Following our last workshop on an introduction to effective livestock handling, Cattle Up—led by Dawn Hnatow, Holistic Management International, and Dixon Water Foundation—are back with a follow-up event designed to deepen your understanding and skills.
Building on the philosophy and techniques of Bud and Eunice Williams, this follow-on workshop will offer next level insights and hands-on practice to help livestock producers further refine their livestock handling capabilities.
One of their core beliefs is that when livestock is handled properly, animals will develop trust and respect (not fear) which translates into a wide variety of positive results including better weight gain, less sickness, easy gatherings, efficient corral work and happier handlers.
Comments from the April 2025 training: “This is one of the easiest ways to improve your operation.” “Dawn teaches in a way that makes sense! I am so happy I took this course.”
We’ll have hands-on opportunities for cattle and sheep work. Space is limited to 30 participants.
Don’t let the cost deter you from attending. We have partial scholarships available for this program!
Lodging
Check out this hotel to stay near the event venue:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Decatur at Decatur Conference Center – With Pool
Thank you to our host and funder, the Dixon Water Foundation!
Your Presenter(s):
Dawn Hnatow is the owner and founder of Cattle Up Stockmanship. She was born into a ranching family in Canada. She has worked with livestock her entire life and spent numerous years under the mentorship of Bud Williams. Their many years together forever changed the trajectory of her life and she now spends her time passing on the wealth of knowledge she gained during those countless experiences.
