In 1941, Ed and Ruth Tweed established a farm in Lake Forest, Illinois, which they named “Brusally” in honor of their children, Bruce and Sally. There, they raised Shorthorn cattle and kept a small number of saddle horses, laying the foundation for a lifelong passion for ranching and fine bloodlines.

By 1950, the Tweeds had expanded westward, establishing the original Brusally Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Situated where the Scottsdale Country Club now stands, the ranch became a distinguished center for Arabian horse breeding. Ed Tweed, a founding member and the first president of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, played a key role—alongside families such as the Wrigleys and McCormicks—in launching what is now the nationally renowned Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show.

In 1957, Ed and Ruth acquired a second property near Show Low, Arizona—also named Brusally Ranch. This ranch, steeped in history, once served as a Mormon settlement known variously as Pineyon, Penrod, and Piñon. Enchanted by the site's Old West charm, Ed devoted himself to restoring its original structures, including the main house, a former post office, blacksmith shop, bunkhouse, and schoolhouse. As he recalled, “When we got there, the schoolhouse was full of hay, and the stable was full of desks, schoolbooks, and even pupils’ papers.” The Tweeds transformed the historic site into a working cattle ranch and seasonal training grounds for their Arabian horses.

On the eastern side of the property lies Orzel Park, a beautifully landscaped picnic area and resting place for some of Brusally’s most celebrated horses—including champions Orzel, Brusally Orzetyn, and Brusally Orzelyna.

Today, the ranch remains in the care of two of Ed and Ruth’s grandchildren - Chaille Groom Trevor and Randall Tweed Groom. The two of them have partnered together to continue to renovate and expand offerings on the property, continuing the family legacy for years to come.

Now open to a limited number of guests, the high-country Brusally Ranch offers a rare blend of history, seclusion, and natural beauty. Visitors come to unwind, explore the trails, and—for those traveling with horses—enjoy scenic rides through the forested landscape. Early reservations are recommended.