Lee Sinclair

Lee grew up in the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area. Mainly a town kid, he had access to the mixed farms of his family and friends and was there at every opportunity. Working with cattle and horses took precedence over running equipment. His dad and grandfather both hauled livestock, so he spent time travelling to farms, ranches, feedlots, auction markets and packing plants.

In his early teens, his dad was working as a feedlot pen rider and overseeing grass cattle. It was at this time he was introduced to animal health sales.

As his family was very involved with rodeo, Lee started out riding steers and moved up to the saddle bronc riding event. In 1989, he started at Lakeland College, where he competed on the Rodeo Team and graduated in 1991 with a Diploma in Herd Health Technology. While at Lakeland College, he met with mentors involved in agriculture sales and realized he would need a degree to pursue a career in animal health sales.

In 1991, Lee received a rodeo scholarship to Montana State University. In 1995, Lee graduated with a Degree in Animal Science. During his time at MSU, he twice qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo and was a member of the National Championship MSU Men’s Rodeo Team. He spent his Christmas and summer breaks working part-time as a pen rider at a 20,000 head Alberta feedlot. It was during this time he became interested in the livestock handling concepts of Temple Grandin and Bud Williams.