Madden Ranch

04/15/2026

The stage coach will be rolling into Cary, for the Fest in the West, on Saturday, the 18th. On 25th, we will be in Mount Olive, for the Pickle festival! Hope to see everyone!! Happy Trails!

02/01/2026

All events at the ranch, are postponed, until we can see the grass!! Thanks

11/21/2025

11/17/2025

10 years old birthday party, in the books!! The kids were awesome! Thanks Stacy for the party favor, and the opportunity to make your son’s party unique!!!

10/27/2025

Recognize this cowboy?? I never knew, he’s from my home town!!!

🤠 Robert Fuller — From Ballplayer Dreams to Cowboy Legend

Before he was a cowboy hero… before the white coat and stethoscope… Robert Fuller was just a kid from Troy, New York, chasing baseball dreams.

Born Leonard Leroy “Buddy” Meyer on July 29, 1933, he never planned to be an actor. But fate had other ideas.
After an injury ended his shot at pro ball, he turned to acting — and Hollywood gained one of its most beloved Western stars.

It didn’t take long for fans to notice that calm, steady presence and those sharp blue eyes.
Then came Laramie (1959–1963), and everything changed.
As Jess Harper, Robert Fuller wasn’t just acting — he was the West. Rugged but kind, strong yet soulful, he embodied the cowboy spirit that America fell in love with.

But Fuller didn’t stop there. He traded his spurs for a stethoscope in the hit series Emergency! (1972–1979) — becoming Dr. Kelly Brackett, the calm, fearless doctor who helped define the TV medical drama for generations.

What fans loved most wasn’t just his talent — it was his authenticity. Whether saving lives on screen or shaking hands at fan conventions decades later, Fuller carried himself with humility, warmth, and that unmistakable cowboy grace.

He once said, “If you work hard and stay true to who you are, people will remember you.”
And he was right.

Today, fans still remember him — not just as Jess Harper or Dr. Brackett —
but as Robert Fuller, the real deal.
A man who never needed fame to be larger than life.

Here’s to the cowboy who traded the baseball diamond for the open range…
and gave us a lifetime of unforgettable rides. 🐎

10/27/2025

Respect isn’t old-fashioned. It’s just rare now.

10/24/2025

Ready for the Halloween Festival at St Peter’s School!!!

10/19/2025

Fort Mill SC was a blast!! There was a constant stream of kids that wanted to rope….and then these two shop up!!! A quick rest, and I’ll be back at StokesFamily Farm to rope some more!! Friday, I’ll be at St Peter’s Halloween Festival!!

09/21/2025

I don’t normally have my arm on my future member of my posse, but this brave boy is autistic!

09/11/2025

My first birthday party was a success!! Thanks Susan!

09/05/2025

Loaded up, to head to Goldsboro NC for tomorrow!!