New South meets the Old West...
Hidden Creek Ranch Beckons
Would-Be Cowpokes


Ky Vinsant slips into a white hat and saddle the way a bird slips into springtime - natural, graceful, confident - and when you see it, things feel a little more right with the world. Vinsant, 53, who grew up in Cahaba Heights, left behind his city upbringing and his construction company nearly 5 years ago and returned to the Sterrett cattle and horse ranch his family has owned for more than 40 years.

Spurred by his love of the Old West, Vinsant and his wife, Leslie, are transforming the Hidden Creek Ranch. They envision a living, working homage to a generation of cowboy heroes such as John Wayne, who captured the imagination of kids, dads and granddads in the last half of the 20th century

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Important Notification

Due to the recent catastrophic weather that has come through our state Hidden Creek Ranch feels that due to loss if life, injuries and property damage it would be difficult to enjoy having the rodeo this weekend. Many of our participant's families have been directly or indirectly affected by these events. Portions of the ranch will be without power till the first of the week further hampering our efforts. The Dusty Botto'"s Rodeo will rescheduled to the weekend of May 14th and 15th. If you have any questions please call Ky Vinsant at 205/602-9942. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause you. Our prayers go out to all those who have been affected by these horrific events.