A working ranch with more going on.
Horses, family-friendly animal experiences, farm-raised goods, boarding, tree work, excavation and the kind of hands-on help that keeps life moving in the U.P.
Critter-approved.
Come for the critters. Call us for the work.
D&E is hard to fit in one box—and that is exactly the point. The ranch brings together animals, practical services and farm products under one local name.
Animals & experiences
Horses, lessons, boarding, kenneling and family-friendly critter fun.
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Property & field services
Tree work, excavation, cleanup, hauling, landscaping and more.
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Raised & stocked locally
Dexter beef, pork, livestock feeders and seasonal farm products.
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For horses, dogs and everyone who loves critters.
The ranch offers horse boarding and riding facilities, lessons and transport, plus year-round indoor/outdoor dog kenneling with a temperature-controlled facility.
Built on hard work, animals and community.
Erin Linder grew up around the Critter Ranch under the guidance of Jackie Strautch, where a love of horses and farm life took root. Erin and Dusty later carried that spirit forward as D&E Critter Ranch—a place where animals, work ethic and community all meet.
That history still shapes the ranch today: practical, welcoming, a little unconventional, and always ready to help.
Christmas with the Critters.
Started in 2019, this annual free ranch event brings together Santa, helpers, animals, snacks, gifts and a whole lot of photo-worthy memories. Check with the ranch for current-year details.
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