Bessie was born part of the herd. We found her napping in the field, surrounded by the other longhorns, with Mom (Amelia) nearby.  She soon got up, showed off her new walking around skills, and got right to nursing.  This spritely little thing made herself right at home immediately.  

She is our first solid brown calf, and we're excited to see what colors and patterns may emerge on her as she grows.  

We named her after Elizabeth ("Bessie") Coleman, a pioneer in aviation history.