Bill started his own Quarter Horse breeding program in the 70's with the purchase of two stallions bred for the specific qualities that ranchers value. The rugged mountains of Montana require a horse to be tough, surefooted and have a good bone structure under him. A good ranch horse must also be cowy, intelligent and athletic in order to do his job well. Disposition is of the utmost importance as the Galts believe that the most athletic horse in the world is of no use if he's too tough to get along with.

Bill's first two stallions, a son of Watch Joe Jack and a grandson of Doc Bar, both had many superior ranch horse qualities.They have both left a lasting legacy in the broodmares on Birch Creek.