In the heart of South Texas, where the vibrant sunrise casts a scarlet glow over green winter wheat fields and irrigation pivots move in synchronized choreography, the Kincaid Ranch awakens to another busy day. Here, just south of Highway 140 between Pearsall and Uvalde, the La Bodega pens are bustling with full-grown cattle on a crisp January morning. Cuatro Light, known as George Light IV, leads a dedicated team that includes veterinarian Anthony Allen and five skilled cowhands, as they palpate, vaccinate, and care for 14 crossbred cows, each at different stages of gestation. Light, with a well-worn yellow legal pad in hand, meticulously records details while sharing his deep connection to ranching—a profession that has been in his family for over a century and a half.
This article takes you on a journey through the life and wisdom of Cuatro Light, whose management style has cultivated quality livestock, including cattle, horses, and wildlife herds for the Cuatro Light Cattle Company. With a commitment to the land and a keen sense of responsibility, Light emphasizes the importance of conservation, believing that nurturing the land is the key to its reciprocated care. Join us as we explore the rich heritage, dedication, and the enduring love for ranching that defines the Cuatro Light Cattle Company and its namesake, George Light IV.https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2020/03/18/south-texas-rancher-profile-cuatro-light-cattle.html
