{"id":129446,"date":"2026-01-11T19:45:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T19:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/129446\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T19:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T19:45:08","slug":"wife-surprises-husband-with-brahman-cow-to-fulfill-childhood-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/129446\/","title":{"rendered":"Wife surprises husband with Brahman cow to fulfill childhood dream"},"content":{"rendered":"

BOLING, Texas \u2013 When Jan Hanson secretly purchased a Brahman as a Christmas gift for her husband, she wasn\u2019t just wrapping up another present \u2014 she was helping fulfill a lifelong dream. <\/p>\n

The former Miss California International 2008 and her husband David Hanson, a professional horse trainer, traveled to V8 Ranch in Boling, Texas<\/a>, early January to pick up Pretzel, a Brahman cow that represents their next chapter in agriculture.<\/p>\n

For David Hanson, who grew up around Brahman cattle, the gift marks a return to his roots. <\/p>\n

Jan and David Hanson at V8 Ranch. (V8 Ranch)<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it started years ago as a child. I had a Braham bull, I loved their demeanor and their character, his name was Macho. He was a very good companion when I was young,\u201d David said.<\/p>\n

In 2021, David surprised Jan for her birthday with Scooter, a Braham bull from V8 Ranch. With the addition of Pretzel at their California ranch, Lucky H Livestock, the couple plans to breed the iconic Texas cattle once again.<\/p>\n

Jan and David Hanson at V8 Ranch. (V8 Ranch)<\/p>\n

\u201cI came up with Lucky H Livestock simply because I felt lucky for the situation that Jan and I had to share in the animals and to diversify the companions that we have here,\u201d David said.<\/p>\n

Their choice of V8 Ranch as their source for breeding stock is strategic \u2014 the family-owned ranch stands as one of the largest and most respected Brahman cattle operations in the world, with their branded cattle now found across six continents, and a significant presence at livestock shows such as the upcoming Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Pretzel, she and all of the Hansons\u2019 Braham cattle, have excellent pedigrees full of many famous ancestors,\u201d said Catherine Neumayr from V8 Ranch. Pretzel is the granddaughter of the famous JDH Liberty bull.<\/p>\n

The couple\u2019s story bridges two distinct worlds: Jan\u2019s background in competitive horse show jumping and beauty pageants with David\u2019s experience in professional horse training and Brahman cattle. Their shared passion for animals has now evolved into a joint venture that connects California agriculture with Texas cattle country.<\/p>\n

For the Hansons, acquiring Pretzel from V8 Ranch represents more than just a Christmas surprise \u2014 it\u2019s the foundation for their dream of establishing a premier Brahman breeding program in California, bringing a piece of Texas cattle country to the West Coast.<\/p>\n

Jan Hanson at V8 Ranch. (V8 Ranch)<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a small operation right now, but it\u2019s our home, it\u2019s our passion, and so we\u2019d love to have people out that we can share our passion with,\u201d Jan said.<\/p>\n

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