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VOL. 23 NO. 1 APRIL 2011
Texas Longhorn Trails(817) 625-6241• (817) 625-1388 (FAX)P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164
E-Mail: [email protected]://www.tlbaa.org
StaffInterim Editor in Chief:Laura Standley • Ext. 105
Contributing Editor:Henry L. King
Advertising:Rick Fritsche • Ext. 107
Graphic Design & Production Myra Basham, Art Director • Ext. 108
Multi-Media Designer/Photographer Coral Bucy • Ext. 109
Regional CorrespondentsLori Beeson • Nolensville, TennesseeBonnie Damrow • Roca, NebraskaPaige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado
Rebecca Moeller • Socorro, New MexicoWanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, TexasBodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma
Office StaffSpecial Events:
Kim Barfield, Sales • Ext. 119
Pam Galloway, Shows • Ext. 106
Registrations:Dana Coomer • Ext. 116
Rick Fritsche • Ext. 107
Financial Services:Dawn LeBlanc • Ext. 121
Administrative Assistant:Amber LeBlanc • Ext. 100
The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469)is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association ofAmerica, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164. PeriodicalPostage Paid at Fort Worth, TX. Subscription rates: $60 per year; for-eign per year $75. Postmaster: Send address changes to: TexasLonghorn Trails, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164.Phone (817) 625-6241. Fax (817) 625-1388.
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Departments:Officers & Directors ............................5Members In The News ......................12Message From The Chairman ............16TLBT Update ..................................17TLBT Hall of Fame............................22In The Pen ........................................34Affiliate News ....................................36Movers & Shakers ............................44Show Rules Update ..........................45Herd Management ............................46Dams of Distinction ..........................49In Box ..............................................49Ad Index ..........................................55Just For Grins ....................................55Save the Date ....................................56
Feature Articles:A TLBT Blast From The Past
By Sarah Faske ..........................8-10
Articles:Butler Breeders Enjoy Weekend ........12
By Kim & Robert RicheyHORNS System Update ..............18-19
By Henry KingSafely Castrating Calves ..............32-33
By Heather Smith Thomas
Sales, Shows &Tours:
Best At West Sale ....................................38Record Numbers Compete at the 2011Autobahn Classic ....................24-25By Larry Barker
San Antonio/San Angelo Photos ............27
About the Cover:Featured on this month’s cover is the Trails Photo Contest 2nd Place Winner Darol Dickinson of
Barnesville, OH. Darol’s photo of trophy steers was taken at Bear Ranch at Somerset, Colorado in August2010. We congratulate him on the beautiful photo.
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At-Large DirectorDoc Hyder
(352) 567-2555k&[email protected]
At-Large DirectorDora Thompson
(318) 872-6329 or (318) [email protected]
Region 1 - DirectorRon Walker(403) 548-6684
Region 2 - DirectorMark Stuck(540) 752-6831
Region 3 - DirectorScott Simmons
(618) [email protected]
Region 4 - DirectorCarl R. Brantley
(336) [email protected]
Region 5 - DirectorTerry King
(850) [email protected]
Region 6 - DirectorGene Juranka(337) 328-7258
CHARLES SCHREINER III*1964-1967
WALTER G. RIEDEL, JR.*1967-1969
J.G. PHILLIPS, JR.*1969-1971
WALTER B. SCOTT1971-1973
JAMES WARREN1973-1975
J.W. ISAACS*1975-1977
J.T. “HAPPY” SHAHAN*1977-1978
JOHN R. BALL1979-1980
BILL ANTHONY1981-1982
DR. L.V. BAKER1982-1984
DR. W.D. “BILL” CLARK1984-1986
RICHARD D. CARLSON1986-1988
JOHN T. BAKER1988-1990
RIEMER CALHOUN, JR.1990-1992
GLEN W. LEWIS1992-1995
TIM MILLER1995-1998
SHERMAN BOYLES1998-2003
BOB MOORE*2003-2005
JOEL LEMLEY2006-2007
BEN GRAVETT2007
DR. FRITZ MOELLER2007-2009
MAURICE LADNIER2009-2010
ROBERT RICHEY2010
STEVEN ZUNKER2010-2011
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Chairman: Dr. Bob KroppOklahoma State University
Dr. Harlan RitchieMichigan State University
Dr. Bill AbleNorthwestern Oklahoma
University
Marshall RubleIowa State University
Dr. Charles McPeakeUniversity of Georgia
Dr. Scott SchaakeKansas State University
Dr. Randall GroomsTAES
Texas A&M University
Chairman of the Board:Brent Bolen • (602) 769-0900
Executive Vice Chairman:Lana Hightower • (903) 963-7442
1st Vice Chairman:Donnie Taylor • (936) 422-3155
2nd Vice Chairman:Dora Thompson • (318) 872-6329
Secretary:Scott Simmons • (618) 729-2004
Treasurer:Gary Bowdoin • (254) 640-0844
Director:Steven Zunker • (210) 827-3940
Director:Terry King • (850) 956-4154
At-Large DirectorLana Hightower
(903) 963-7442 [email protected]
At-Large DirectorBrent Bolen
(602) [email protected]
Region 7 - DirectorDonnie Taylor(936) 422-3155
Region 8 - DirectorBernard Lankford
(817) [email protected]
Region 9 - DirectorRobert Richey(325) [email protected]
Region 10 - DirectorGary Bowdoin(254) 640-0844
Region 11 - DirectorLarry Smith(281) 935-2811
Region 12 - DirectorSteven Zunker(210) 827-3940
At-Large DirectorSteve Quary(405) 567-3093
At-Large DirectorRich Spooner(580) 320-4441
Region 13 - DirectorVacant
Region 14 - DirectorJim Rombeck(785) 799-3712
Region 15 DirectorRandy Briscoe(405) [email protected]
Region 16 - DirectorDoug Hunt
(435) [email protected]
Region 17 - DirectorTerry Fuhriman
(208) [email protected]
Region 18 - DirectorRay Beadle
(408) [email protected]
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Darlene Aldridge, DVM • John Parmley
8405 FM 1361 • Somerville, TX 77879
979-272-3600 home • 281-541-1200 cell
www.starcreekranch.com
Proud Member of the TLBAA
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Russell FairchildMr. Russell Fairchild has been a part of
the Texas Longhorn Breeders Associationof America for twenty-seven years and isstill an active member. He was the TLBTPresident from 1987 through 1991.
His favorite memory while being Pres-ident was the friendships that he hadmade. “Everyone is like one big family,”said Russell, who is still good friends withseveral of the youth and their familiesfrom when he showed.
While Rus-sell was Presi-
dent, he started ashowmanship clinic.
He also made a videothat was used to teach
showman and their fami-lies what judges look for in
showmanship. He alsostarted the monthly letters in
the Trails magazine. During histime in office, off icers and
directors started more contests likethe Livestock Judging Contest, Gold
Merit Competition and the Speech Con-test. Back then theTLBT was still soyoung that the offi-cers were very activein creating new ac-tivities, contest rulesand pushing formore shows to bestarted.
His time as aTLBT member andPresident has helpedhim in his develop-ment and success inhis career today.Russell now owns a
wood pallet factory and a RE/MAX real es-tate franchise, which requires him to dealwith people on a daily basis. He spent fif-teen years at a University and two years inCity government.
Russell has owned Texas Longhorncattle since 1975, and has been active inthe Association since 1983. He now hastwo wonderful children, Tori and Dylan,who carry on the legacy. Russell states,“Longhorns will always be a part of theFairchild family.”
John T. Baker II John T. Baker II served as the TLBT
President from 1994-1996. Before serv-ing as President, he served as Vice Presi-dent for one year, Treasurer for one year,and as a director for two years. John wasinvolved with TLBT/TLBAA for about thir-teen years. Because he now lives in thecity, he is no longer involved with Long-horns, but his parents are still activemembers of the TLBAA.
John enjoyed traveling around thecountry when he was President. He feltthat it was important for him to attend asmany shows as possible, and he greatlyenjoyed the friendships he made throughshowing. He has maintained contact withsome of the people he showed with backthen, and even had the gentleman whowas President before him come for a visitlast summer.
He feels that there is much to gainfrom being part of the TLBT. He remem-bers waking up really early, working withanimals during bad weather and whenthey were not always cooperative, and stilltrying to keep a smile on his face and apositive attitude. John states, “Thesethings help people learn to pick them-selves up when they get knocked downand hold their heads high and move on.”
John says that serving as TLBT Presi-dent has helped him in his career today.He feels that serving as an officer for anyorganization develops leadership skills.“You have to keep in mind that in the realworld, everywhere you go, you are repre-senting your company,” John says. “I haveto be aware that my actions and com-ments, whether positive or negative, re-flect on my company as a whole.” Beingan officer or director in the TLBT requiresdiplomacy, personal communications,
Interviews with a Few Past TLBT Presidents
A TLBT
Blastfrom the
Past Past TLBT President John T. Baker II in the show ring at age 5.
Past TLBT President Russell Fairchild.
By TLBT Secretary Sarah Faske
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public speaking and writing. All of thesecharacteristics are used every day in ourlives as adults.
John encourages new officers and di-rectors to make sure you reach out beyondyour close friends and incorporate the newmembers by spending time with them. Hesays, “As a board member, you have a re-sponsibility and obligation to the organi-zation as a whole.” He also encouragesyouth to stay actively involved. He realizesthat sports and other activities compete forour time, but if you’re an officer or director,you should try to make it to as many showsand TLBT events as possible.
John now lives in Austin, Texas andworks with McAllister and Associates as acommercial real estate broker. He is sin-gle. When John moved to the city, hecouldn’t have his cattle with him, but henow has a Great Dane named “Gus” whoweighs 176 pounds. Although John is notan active member of the Longhorn breed,he feels that his involvement in the TLBTwas a great opportunity and he speaksvery highly of the TLBT.
Molly O’Meara ClubbMrs. Molly O’Meara Clubb has been a
part of the Texas Longhorn Breeders As-sociation of America for about twenty-fiveyears. She served as TLBT President in1996 through 1997. She has been activein the Longhorn industry by serving overone hundred breeders with marketingand website services through Hired HandSoftware. Molly does not currently haveher own herd of Longhorns, but she triesto stay as active as possible through as-sisting with marketing, attending salesand speaking at various events.
While being President, Molly focusedon the affiliate shows, Gold Merit Com-petition, the World Show and Showman-ship. The big event for the year wasusually the Banquet at the World Show.Molly’s favorite memories while beingPresident were all the fun she had withher TLBT friends. They would only seeeach other a few times a year, so it was al-ways so great to get together and hangout. This was before e-mail, texting, andFacebook, so they hand-wrote letters toeach other to keep in touch. She stillkeeps in touch with some of her TLBTfriends today. Her best friend was SandyRielbli from Nevada, and they were eachothers’ Maids of Honor in their weddings.In addition to making some life-longfriends, Molly enjoyed learning from theadults in the breed, taking part in theGold Merit and Showmanship Competi-tions, and just being around this wonder-ful breed of cattle.
Throughout grade school and high
school, Molly was really into sports, butthe TLBT offered her something different.She practiced public speaking, writing,and was truly taught to be more respectfuland a better person through the Show-manship Clinics and serving as President.Molly has managed to combine her lovefor Longhorns with her talent of creativ-ity to build a niche in the breed. Everyday she works with Longhorn breedersfrom coast to coast on new ideas for mar-keting, websites, and advertisements. Shehas clients who were involved when shewas younger and says it's been an honorto do work for them. What Molly haslearned about Longhorns over the pasttwenty-five years and her marketingknowledge have proven to be a powerfulcombination that have allowed her tobuild two successful companies. She has aprint design/marketing company calledMo Co Creative Services, and a websitecompany called Hired Hand Software.Without the years of being involved in theTLBT, Molly can truly say that she would-n’t be where she is today.
Molly is thankful for the adults thathelped them way back when she was in-volved and to those who are still mentor-ing the youth in the breed today. Sheplans to get her children involved in theseorganizations and events once they areold enough and hope that it instills inthem the same sense of respect that shehad, not only for the Longhorn breed, butalso for the very hard work that goes intoshowing and raising cattle.
Katie Dennis Daniel Mrs. Katie Dennis Daniel was involved
in the TLBT/TLBAA for sixteen years. Sheserved as President of the TLBT from 2003through 2004. While Katie was President,they started the TLBT Hall of Fame whichrecognized accomplished members fromeach age division. The points system alsorewarded youth for giving speeches andpresentations. She felt that it was impor-tant to reward the youth for their interestin cattle outside the show ring. They alsostarted the slide show that is still done atthe youth banquet today.
Katie’s favorite memories while beinga part of the TLBT include going to theshows and mingling with everyone. Shesaid she felt like a hostess introducingnewcomers to those who were alreadydeeply involved in the TLBT. She alsofelt that taking part in the speeches wasvery rewarding.
Katie feels that serving as a TLBT Pres-ident has helped her in her life today inPast TLBT President Molly O’Meara Clubb.
Past TLBT President Katie Dennis Daniel.
several ways. She was hired by a cos-metic and fragrance company calledULCA in 2002. She started out as apart time employee and worked herway up to being a district manager.She feels that giving speeches helpedher to do presentations for the execu-tives of the cosmetic company whichhelped her get promoted quickly.
Katie says that her advice to newofficers and directors would be to in-clude everyone and try to keep a fam-ily atmosphere in the shows. Theofficers and directors need to keeppeople involved and try to make thisan opportunity of growth for every-one.
Katie got married about threeyears ago. She’s been with her hus-band for seven years. One of herfondest memories was taking herboyfriend, now husband, to a showin Nebraska. She said, “He got a realgood initiation, and even had tochange two flat tires on the way.”Katie has a Miniature Dachshundnamed “Benji,” that she really enjoys.Katie now resides in the Woodlands,near Houston.
Katie’s favorite cow was owned byMary Dawn Tekell. Her name was “Six-gun Sally” and she won with her manytimes. Katie also remembers showing“Bevo” at some of his first shows. Shesaid it was quite a fiasco because he wasso scared of the noise and crowds, but hekept winning, so she kept taking him backin the show ring! Katy still tries to attendLonghorn shows whenever possible.
Lauryn Confer HolcombLauryn Confer Holcomb has been a
part of the TLBAA for about ten years. Shewas the TLBT President in 2006 through2007. During her time as President, theystarted the TLBT Officer and DirectorCamp to teach leadership skills to theTLBT Board of Directors. They alsochanged the voting process from beingdone by a show of hands to being doneby ballots.
Her favorite memories of being Presi-dent include the traveling she was able todo. Until she was elected President, shehad never really traveled out of Texas. Sheremembers traveling to Nebraska andSouth Dakota for shows, which was reallyexciting for Lauryn.
Serving as President has helped Lau-ryn in her career today. She said, “WhenI applied for college, I was accepted be-cause they saw that I had leadershipskills.” Lauryn would tell new officersand directors to stay positive, don’t getfrustrated, and to set a good example foreveryone.
Lauryn is now in the Police Academyin Sulfur Springs, Texas. She will gradu-ate in May of this year. Lauryn also got aBachelor’s Degree in Psychology in Au-gust of 2010. She hopes to get a job whereshe can do criminal profiling. Lauryn gotmarried last May. She now lives in LoneOak, Texas.
Ashton Dunsworth
LawrenceAshton Dunsworth Lawrence
has been a part of the TLBAA forabout six years. She was the TLBTPresident in 2007 through 2008.She joined the TLBAA when herUncle Leroy and Aunt Betsy intro-duced her to the Longhorn breedat the World Show in 2005.
While Ashton was President,she continued the T-shirtfundraisers that Lauryn Conferstarted the year before her. She in-corporated games at every showand the Luck of the LonghornDrawing which helped raise over$5,000 that year. They also hadthe first costume contest at theState Fair of Texas in Dallas.
Ashton says, “It’s hard to recalla single favorite memory becauseI greatly enjoyed the whole time.It was the best time of my life. If Icould do it again, I would do it ina heartbeat.”
Serving as a TLBT Presidenthas helped Ashton learn leader-
ship skills which has helped her in her ca-reer today. Ashton’s advice to newofficers and directors is to stay focused.Ashton states, “I’ve learned that it’s reallyimportant to stay focused on school andlearning. It’s important to not just be aleader, but to try to be a great leader andthe rest will just fall into place.”
Ashton is married and will be gradu-ating in December with a Masters Degreein Business Management, a Minor in Ac-counting, and a Minor in Human Rela-tions. Ashton states, “All of this wouldnot have been possible without the helpfrom Bob and LouAnn Rubel while I wasPresident, and the generous scholarshipprograms that the TLBAA and other affil-iated organizations had to offer.” Ashtoncannot express the depth of gratitude shefeels for all the support she has receivedfrom all the members in the TLBAA. Shesays, “They have truly enriched my life.”
Past TLBT President Laryn Conifer Holcomb.
Past TLBT President Ashton Dunsworth Lawrence.
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For information on today’s TLBT see the TLBT page in
Trails Magazine everymonth or go to
www.longhornyouth.org
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We had a great crowd for the meetingof the Butler Breeder’s on February 13thand 14th held at Dalgood Longhorns,Waller, Texas and at the Butler Museum inLeague City, Texas.
On Saturday morning we toured thebeautiful herd of our hosts, Malcolm andConnie Goodman. The Dalgood herd in-cludes the largest collection of descen-dants of the famous cow, FM Graves 102.After a delicious catered lunch, Kaso Ketyand Robert Harrell, previous owners ofFM Graves 102, gave us a lesson on the
history of the famous cow. Followingtheir presentation, we moved to thebench branding site, where MichaelMcLeod branded three carved woodenbenches with the brands of the breedersin attendance, one to be auctioned at the2011 Butler Breeders’ Invitational Sale,September 3rd.
On Sunday, we traveled to the ButlerMuseum and had a tour. The museumconsists of three floors of head mountsand skulls, artifacts and photographs, But-ler family memorabilia and was a walk
through history. All too soon our timewas up and everyone was on the roadhome, having enjoyed a wonderful week-end of fellowship and fun.
Butler Breeders Enjoy Weekend of Fun and FellowshipSubmitted by Kim & Robert Richey
Kaso Kety gives a history lesson on the famouscow FM Graves 102.
Texas Longhorn Breeders Featured in Texas Farm and HomeMagazine
“True Texans – Longhorns the Quintessential Breed” was afeature in Texas Farm & Home Magazine’s February 2011 issueand featured TLBAA members Lana Hightower, Van, TX; RonMarquess, Ben Wheeler, TX; and Dr. Tim Roddom, Ben Wheeler,TX.
The six-page article prominetly features photos of Longhornsfrom all three members’ herds as well as the members them-
selves. Subjects touchedon included everythingfrom the history of thebreed and the sevenoriginal families, thelove breeders have forthe animals, their de-velopment into a mar-ketable beef breed andthe future of thebreed. It offers insightinto different ap-proaches to a com-mon goal – strivingto improve the totalpackage Longhorn andto continue a legacy. For a link to the article goto www.tlbaa.org, click on the Breed Information tab, on the leftside click the Videos and Articles link and in the list of featuresclick on Texas Farm & Home – True Texans.
NEWS On the Trail...
TLBAA Member’s Book Review Publishedin New Mexico StockmanMagazine
TLBAA member Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM, was asked todo a book review for the New Mexico Stockman Magazine andit appeared in their Annual February Texas Longhorn Issue.
Moeller reviewed the book Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cat-tle by Heather Smith Thomas and is on page 88 of the February2001 issue.
The link for the online version of the magazine is:http://issuu.com/nmexicostockman/docs/nms_february_2011/1if you would like to read the review.
Beadle Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie BeadleLos Gatos & Hollister, California(408) 834-0110 • (408) 656-6266e-mail: [email protected]
Box Z Ranch - Steven Zunker & Louis Christa1506 Harwood Road, Luling, TX 78648Ranch mobile (210) 827-3940www.boxzranch.com
Buckhorn Cattle Company - Buck & Sharon Adams110 N. Broad, Guthrie, OK 73044www.buckhorncattle.com(405) 260-1942 • (405) 282-9800
Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955(941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792e-mail: [email protected]
Falls Creek Longhorns - Stanley & Sandi Tidwell2330 W. FM 875, Midlothian, TX 76065Contact Russell Hooks - (409) 381-0616 Herd Manager/Consultante-mail: [email protected]
Kent & Sandy Harrell15 W 6th St Ste 2510, Tulsa, OK 74119(918) 299-6402 • (918) 733-4008www.harrellranch.com • e-mail: [email protected]
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety - Little Ace Cattle CompanyP.O. Box 386, Folsom LA 70437(985) 796-3918e-mail: [email protected]
Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P LonghornsP.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440(903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400www.rockingplonghorns.com • e-mail: [email protected]
Rafter H Longhorns - Kenn Harding, Tammy Tiner &Laura Harding200 Pershing Ave., College Station, TX 77840(979) 777-5256e-mail: [email protected]
Rio Vista Ranch - Elmer & Susan Rosenberger4818 Eck Lane, Austin, TX 78734(512) 266-3250 Cell: (512) 422-8336e-mail: [email protected]
Shamrock Land & Cattle LLC - Gary, Patric &McKenna DonovanP.O. Box 374, Mt. Hood, OR 97041e-mail: [email protected](541) 490-4681
Westfarms Inc. - Dale, Lynette, Leslie & MattWestmoreland13529 Hwy 450, Franklinton, LA 70438(985) 795-1539 Cell: (985) 515-3172e-mail: [email protected]
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Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955
(941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792email: [email protected]
MISS GRAVES PRINCESS 910DOB: 3/26/03 • CP ACE HIGH X CP MISS GRAVES 910
ER CONNIE FRECKLESDOB: 3/21/07 • CP ACE HIGH X CP SWEET CAMILLE
Frank Anderson Jr. and III828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802(979) 846-8020 • (281) [email protected]
Concho Ranch - Tony & Judy Cain707 S. David St • San Angelo, TX 76903(325) 657-0707 • (325) 650-4676e-mail: [email protected]
DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman(713) 782-8422 • Waller, TXe-mail: [email protected]
Bob & Pam Loomis - Loomis LonghornsRt. 1 Box 673 • Marietta, OK 73448(580) 276-9265 • Fax (580) 276-3049e-mail: [email protected]
Moriah Farms - Bernard LankfordWeatherford, TX(817) 341-4677 • (817) 319-9198 cellwww.moriahfarmslonghorns.com
Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713(409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926Cell (409) 781-3215e-mail: [email protected]
Sidewinder Cattle Company - Ed Shehee, Jr.1007 Airport Blvd • Pensacola, FL 32504(850) 572-6595www.sidewindercattleco.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. - John & Jane Thate418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031(507) 235-3467
Triple R Ranch - Robert & Kim Richey21000 Dry Creek Road • San Angelo, TX 76901(325) 942-1198 • e-mail: [email protected]
V&J Longhorns - Vernon & Janis Webb9303 Lone Star Rd. • Washington, TX 77880(936) 878-2954
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The TLBT youth of today will be tomorrow’s TLBAA members. With that inmind, it is so important that we fulfill our obligation to our youth by guiding themin the right direction by demonstrating honesty and integrity and taking a sincereand supporting interest in them. So this, our April issue, is dedicated to our youth– the TLBT. Also benefiting our youth will be a heifer donated by El Coyote Ranch atMike and Debbie Bowman’s Midwest Sale being held on April 23rd. All proceeds from the sale of this beautifulheifer will go to our new TLBT senior scholarship fund, the Bright Futures Scholarship.
The Autobahn Classic held in Fort Wort, TX was one of the events that my family and I attended. John & DiannChase along with Larry Barker put on one heck of a show for our youth.
Over the next few months it seems that there is something going on every weekend. The months of April &May bring us many sales that include the Three Amigos Ranch Sale & Social, Midwest Longhorn Sale, the RedMcCombs 32nd Anniversary Fiesta Longhorn Sale and the Cattle Barons Premium Sale. May also includes thefirst time ever Winchester Futurity of the North in Logansport, Indiana. I hope to see you at one of these eventsor sales as we support our breed.
The show season is in full bloom with shows across the country that include the STLA Spring Show, TLBGAShow and the Capitan Show. Also, our World Show is just around the corner. Be sure and get your animals qual-ified. I hope as a TLBAA member you can attend many of these shows and sales.
HORNS, our new on-line registration, transfer, and herd profile system is up and running and is open to allour members. Many have signed up and are using this great tool. So if you haven’t signed up yet, I encourage youto do so.
As always, if I can help you in anyway, please let me know.
Thank you,
Brent BolenChairman
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A Working Cattle Ranch for Kids With CancerRibera, New Mexico
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From the Chairmanof the Board
Dear TLBT Members,Spring is here in South-Central Texas, but we are still in need of rain. I think the
drought has taken a toll of many of the cattle raisers in our area. I hope it has been a lit-tle better for you.I am proud to announce that there is a new scholarship program for TLBT graduating
seniors. It is called the Bright Futures Scholarship Fund, and it will award qualified grad-uating seniors with $1,500 scholarships. We’d like to thank all those who have donatedto this new scholarship fund and those who worked to create it. If you’d like to learn moreabout this scholarship program or if you’d like to contribute, please contact the TLBAAoffice. Tax deductible donations may be made to the TLBA Foundation. Please make sureyou write “Bright Futures Scholarship Fund” on the memo line. Your support is greatlyappreciated.El Coyote Ranch has graciously donated a beautiful heifer to be auctioned off at the
Midwest Longhorn Sale in Winfield, Kansas with all the proceeds to be put into the BrightFutures Scholarship Fund. Come on out and bid on this great heifer and make a differ-ence in the lives of TLBT members who are pursuing further education.The new TLBT website is now up and running. To view the website, please go to
www.LonghornYouth.org to see what the TLBT is up to. I would like to thank MollyClubb and Hired Hand Software for designing the website, and Joe and Lorinda Valentinefor sponsoring the new TLBT website. Sarah Faske has been working really hard to addphotos, forms, and information to the website. If you have any photos that you’d like toshare, please send them to Sarah at [email protected]. We are continuing to sell the TLBT Stars and Stripes bandanas to help support the
troops. All the proceeds of the bandanas go to the American Red Cross to supportAmerican soldiers and their families. We’d like to see all the TLBT youth get involved andhelp make an impact on the lives of those who serve to keep our country free. The 2011 World Show is just around the corner, and a lot of people are working hard
to make the World Show really special. This year, it will be kicked off with a “Parade ofHorns” featuring as many riding steers as we can round up. It will be about 1.5 milesthrough the Stockyards of Fort Worth onJune 7th, the day before check in. Wewill unload at the 2 acre property ownedby the Foundation. The Fort Worth Herdhas its cattle drive at 11:30, we will fol-low behind them at 12:00 to start theparade. If you have a riding steer, orwant to be a walking participant, pleaseplan to join us for this historical event.
Sincerely,
Jacob FaskeTLBT President
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Randy BriscoeMr. Randy Briscoe served in the United States Air Force for 20 years before retiring. He was stationed for over eight
years in the Far East, with tours in Korea, Okinawa and Vietnam. He has worked on every base in the Far East duringthose eight years. State side he has been in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Arizona, Texas and Florida. Mr. Briscoe has been a TLBAA mem-
ber for five years now. He started raising Longhorn cattle as a hobby, but it has almost become a full time job for the Briscoes. During the past five years, hehas made many wonderful friends in the Longhorn industry.
TLBTSTARS AND STRIPES AND OLD
COUNTRY NIGHTS
President’s MessageName: NatalieSteeleTLBT Office: TeenDirectorAge: 14 years oldHometown: LeagueCity, TexasSchool: Clear Creek
IntermediateNumber of Years in the TLBT:5 years
When and how did you becomeinvolved with the TLBT?Five years ago, I went to the Williams'ranch, and they asked if I wanted to showLonghorns with them. I have been show-ing ever since.
What is your favorite part ofshowing Longhorns?I love getting to meet new people, goingout in the ring and having a great time.
What is the best advice aboutshowing Longhorns you havereceived and from who?I have learned that it's not all about win-ning. It's about going out and having agood time with your friends too.
What do you enjoy doing whenyou are not showingLonghorns?I enjoy cheerleading and hanging outwith my friends and family.
The TLBT theme for the year is “Stars and Stripes and Old Country Nights.” We will be honoring our troops this year. If you areserving or have served in the US Military, please contact Sarah Faske, TLBT Reporter, [email protected]. We would like to recog-nize all Longhorn breeders and those serving alongside them that have helped to protect our country and the freedoms that we enjoy.
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“It’s a tremendous tool,” said GlennPhipps.
“I like it!” said Cindy Bolen.“I’m very pleased with this system,” said
Darlene Aldridge.“It is definitely a step in the right direc-
tion,” said Suzanne Faske.These responses from four volunteer
testers of TLBAA’s new computer system arerepresentative of the positive attitudes an-ticipated from the entire membership oncethey become familiar with it. Early re-sponses from calls received by the TLBAA of-fice staff bear witness to that happyoutcome.
In his message to the membershipprinted in the November, 2009 issue of theTexas Longhorn Trails, Chairman of the BoardMaurice Ladnier revealed the recommenda-tions of the Computer Systems Committee:“After reviewing both the state of the currentTLBAA computer systems and prospectivesuppliers of registry systems, the Board accepted the recommendation that theTLBAA contract with Genetic PerformanceSolutions (GPS) of San Antonio, Texas toprovide our next generation registry/mem-bership system.”
TLBAA members Elmer Rosenberger,Terrell Miller and Robert Richey comprisedthe Computer Systems Committee whichwas charged with determining associationneeds and evaluating potential suppliers.Their criteria included a product with aproven customer base; a system that couldbe customized to the specific needs of theTLBAA; and one that would utilize state-of-the art technology backed by strong support.
The HORNS System became availableto members early in 2011, although thesystem has been in use at the TLBAA officesince July 2010, when it began being usedto manage the registry database. The web-based system adds significant speed andcapability for the many services providedby the organization.
For the TLBAA office staff, the systemprovides an integrated process for functionsthat were previously performed by severalnon-integrated systems such as manage-ment of the registry, the membership data-base, the accounting system, support forshows and sales and other administrativefunctions.
For TLBAA members, the system pro-vides enhanced access to their herd inven-
tory and their member profile. It gives mem-bers the ability to search the registry, to enterregistrations and transfers online, to viewand pay invoices and access to a number ofother helpful functions. Access to the systemis controlled by a member login ID (whichis always the member’s TLBAA membershipnumber) and a password which is specifiedby the member. The member also has theoption to identify the location of their ranchon Google Maps, allowing other membersto get directions and contact information.
The volunteer testers interviewed forthis article were all modest about their com-fort level with computer technology, and allseemed to think the average user should ex-perience few problems.
“The HORNS System is fairly intuitive,”said Glenn Phipps, “for anyone who is fa-miliar with computers and surfing the web.It is pretty easy to use, I think.”
“There were quite a few wrinkles in theway it was originally set up,” he continued,“but that’s the reason the testers werebrought on board – to exercise the systemand run model applications to try to findwhere problems might arise and find solu-tions to the problems. A lot of brainstorm-ing was involved, but the final word was JimBulger (system designer/developer with Ge-netic Performance Solutions). He is an ab-solute genius, I would say, when it comes tocomputers. And he is very quick on the replyin offering solutions.”
One of the communication devices pro-vided to the testers was an online discussionfeature, the Forum, where they could postperceived problems or suggest solutions toproblems posted by other testers.
“In the Forum,” said Phipps, “I wouldset forth, as precisely as I could, any prob-lems or issues. Jim would evaluate, see if itactually was a problem or if it was some-thing I wasn’t doing right. If it was a prob-lem, he was very quick to implement asolution and get back to us. Many times itwas just something in his code – he wrotethe code and he is the programmer.”
“The software is also being used by theBraunvieh, the Brangus – I think there arefour other breed associations that use thisbasic program. Of course, it has been mod-ified specifically for the Longhorn Associa-tion.”
Suzanne Faske agrees that the HORNSSystem is a positive step forward in technol-
ogy and keeping the association on top ofthings. She says she is familiar with com-puters, so it wasn’t a challenge “…but I’mnot so computer-savvy that I can just go inand do anything on the computer.”
“We haven’t had a problem with this sys-tem. There were a couple of things in the be-ginning – just minor little adjustments thatwould improve things. They were real goodabout accommodating suggestions and try-ing to come up with solutions that wouldwork for all members. We would ask ques-tions on the Forum and Jim Bulger re-sponded to it. But we have used the Forumfor other things besides asking questions.”
“One of my favorite features of thiswhole thing,” Suzanne said, “was to go inand basically clean up our herd. We had sev-eral animals we had sold, had sold as non-registered or had processed, but they werestill listed as part of our herd. It was nice tobe able to go in and clean them out. If every-body would do that, it would give us a bet-ter idea of how many Texas Longhorns areactually out there and really make a differ-ence in our registry.”
Faske, who has been registering Long-horns for over five years, said “Before theHORNS System, we had a lot of registrationerrors and transfer mistakes, but since wehave been using the HORNS System, wehaven’t really had any mistakes.”
Another feature she likes is the ability tolook at the production records of cows theyhave purchased…actually seeing what theirprogeny are and which animals are regis-tered to them.
Darlene Aldridge is also a fan of thefunction which allows her to look at herherd inventory. “The program as we have itnow I think is just great,” she said. “It givesus the ability to look at all the animals inour herd and see what is in the books of theTLBAA. For instance, I found some steersthat I had sold but they still showed to be inmy herd. I was able to go in and help cleanup the registry, and I think that is impor-tant.”
“I thoroughly enjoy getting on it andbrowsing the ancestry of my cattle. It has re-ally taught me a lot more about the breedand where a lot of these animals came from.It’s great to be able to click on the ancestryand then go back and click on THEIR an-cestors.”
“Another good feature,” she said, “if you
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have an idea of what you want to name ananimal, you can go in and see if anybodyhas used that name before, and maybe justchange your name slightly and get the nameyou actually want, rather than sending in aname and having it come back with a pri-vate herd number attached to the end of it.Before, if you sent in a duplicate name, theymerely added that animal’s private herdnumber to the end of it. I’ve had that hap-pen to me a few times, and I thought if I hadknown someone else had used it, I couldhave changed it up a little bit.”
“I also like the way it keeps a check onany mistakes you might make in the regis-tration process. For a long, long time, I havedone my registrations with the LonghornMax program – printing out the informationand sending it in – and as careful as I try tobe, I often left something off, maybe a pri-vate herd number or a color description, andI had to do it again. But using this program,it doesn’t allow you to leave things off. Thatis very nice.”
“From the beginning,” said Darlene, “Ifound Jim Bulger to be extremely helpfuland really on top of things. That was atremendous benefit, but I understand thatcan’t happen indefinitely for everybody. Wewill have to use the FAQs (Frequently AskedQuestions) and the Forum to ask questions– and also the people who have volunteeredto help get the answers.”
Darlene would encourage members touse the FAQs, the Forum and the volunteerswho have been designated to assist with theprogram. “My main concern,” she said, “isthat users may take a lot of resources fromthe office. They should use the consultantsand the on-line help and try to give as muchrelief to the office as they can.”
Cindy Bolen finds the new system a de-cided improvement when registering theTexas Longhorns raised by her and her hus-band, Brent. But before the HORNS Systembecame available, if she only had one or twoto register, she might use the old system. Ifshe had 10 or 20 at one particular time…“Iwould print out the information from Long-horn Max and send it in through the mail. Itwould take too long to input the informa-tion on the old system as compared nowwith the new one.”
Longhorn Max is still a valuable tool inthe Bolens’ operation. “I keep a lot of med-ical records – any time we do anything withthe cattle, I keep it in his or her particular fileand that’s not available on the new pro-gram. Brent and I also use pictures – we takea lot of pictures of cattle as they grow, anduntil we can use pictures with the new pro-gram, that won’t work either.”
Cindy hasn’t had any major problemswith the new system, and being a tester, she
has helped a few people when they gotstuck. “I did have a question early on, and Icalled Glenn Phipps and he helped methrough it. I found a couple of bugs, just likeall the other testers, and reported those toElmer and Jim.”
“But more than that, I’m helping Brent.As Chairman of the Board, he has questionsso I try to help Brent figure out some of theissues that pop up here and there, as far asthe system is concerned.”
“I found the Forum to be really helpful,and as I look at it today, I see people areposting questions. If a question is posed ona Forum, a member who knows the answermay respond, but it may also be monitoredby Jim Bulger. Elmer Rosenberger andRobert Richey may see it as well, and I haveseen Glenn Phipps respond to other peo-ple’s postings. So, yes — other membersmay answer and give their ideas as well asthose who are directly responsible.”
“The turn-around time on registrationsis just amazing,” she said. “We can register acalf, and in just a few days, the Certificate ofRegistration is right here at my desk. It is areally good turn-around. And the LonghornMaps is really a nice tool to have. The nexttime Brent and I travel, I’m going to pull upthe maps to see what breeders are in the areawhere we are going. The individual breederhas control whether or not they want to belisted on the map, but being included couldreally help in private treaty sales.”
As Glenn Phipps points out, the primaryemphasis of the HORNS System is register-ing the cattle. He says there is a pasturegrouping tool included in the software: “Youcan allocate your cows into specific pastures,and the bull that is in that pasture. This sys-tem keeps track of the date the bull enteredthe pasture and the date the bull exited. Itwill automatically keep records for exposureof the cows that are in that pasture. Thathelps facilitate the transfer of cattle whenthey are sold – it links on the transfer formthe exposure information for that cow. Italso helps facilitate the registration processfor the calves that are born.”
Phipps pointed out that this program isstate-of-the-art. “I am real impressed with it,and I understand we will be able to includeadditional features as we see a need in thefuture. My understanding is that all of ourinformation is stored off-site in a main-frame. There are backups for security, almosta constant backup, and there is a redun-dancy in the system as well. The security onthe system is military grade. They tried tothink of everything to make it as good a sys-tem as they could.”
“What GPS did,” he continued, “wastake all of our old records from the patch-work computer system and convert them
into the new system. There are still some is-sues with some of the old records, but forthe new system to be up and running, con-sidering the number of animals and the in-tricacies and complexities of keeping afamily tree – genetic records, heritagerecords – a phenomenal task has beendone.”
“One of the things the software does –in the three-generation pedigree – it also liststhe families (of the foundation seven) thatthat particular animal traces back to. That isa very neat feature on the pedigree side. Thissoftware is just full of little tools that are ad-vantageous to me as a breeder, and I amfinding new ways to use it daily. It is far-reaching, the number of tools it gives to themembership.”
Phipps points out that the Home Page,in addition to giving access to the FAQs andForum, also has a number of PDF files thatgive instructions on how to do a number ofprocedures.
“The first one,” he said, “is a ‘Read MeFirst – Getting Started with HORNS.’ Thesecond is ‘How Can I View My MembershipInformation?’ These lead the memberthrough the basic steps. There’s another onpaying invoices, paying online. There’s an-other on how to put the location of yourranch on a map; there’s information on howto search for animals, how to transfer ani-mals, how to register animals, and also howto retrieve and correct work that you have inprocess. The instructions are fairly clear, ifthe people will take advantage of that.”
Darlene Aldridge is concerned that a lotof people have negative feelings about theprogram because they are not familiar withit. “They are concerned that we may losesome of our privacy in the registry, but ifpeople will allow themselves to become fa-miliar with this program and what can bedone with it, I think they will be very im-pressed and lose some of their apprehen-sions.”
And as Cindy Bolen points out, whilethere are people who are not comfortablewith computers, this system will benefitthem as well. “They can still mail in theirpaper work, their registrations, their trans-fers just like they always have, and get itback, so nothing has changed for them. TheHORNS System will streamline the processfor those who do use it, and it should makethe turnaround quicker for those who wantto mail in their information because therewon’t be such a backlog in the TLBAA of-fice.”
Whether the member chooses email orsnail mail, HORNS will help to clear thepaper trail.
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2 - Full page color ads within the Trailsmagazine3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on
TLBAA Web site1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web siteFull page ad in World Show program book1 banner1 booth exhibit space4 banquet tickets2 parking passes
Full page color ad within the Trailsmagazine1/4 page color ad within the Trailsmagazine3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on
TLBAA Web site1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site1/2 page ad in World Show program book1 banner4 banquet tickets1 parking pass
1/2 page color ad within the Trailsmagazine1/6 page color ad within the Trailsmagazine1 month of consecutive on-line business card ad on
TLBAA Web site1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site1/2 page ad in World Show program bookSpace for banner in arena4 banquet tickets1 parking pass
1/6 page color ad within the Trailsmagazine2 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on
TLBAA Web site1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site1/6 page ad in World Show program bookSpace for banner in arena2 banquet tickets1 parking pass
1/6 page color ad within the Trailsmagazine1/6 page ad in World Show program bookSpace for banner in arena2 banquet tickets1 parking pass
1/6 page ad in World Show program bookSpace for banner in arena2 banquet tickets1 parking pass
Breeders guide size ad in World Show program bookSpace for banner in arena1 banquet ticket
Breeders guide size ad in World Show program bookSpace for banner in arena
Full page color ad within the TrailsmagazineFull page ad in World Show program bookSpace for banner in arena1 booth exhibit space4 banquet tickets1 parking pass
Full page color ad within the Trailsmagazine3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on
TLBAA Web siteFull page ad in World Show program bookSpace for banner in arena1 booth exhibit space4 banquet tickets2 parking passes
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Wednesday, June 8, 20118:00 am-4:00 pm Move In8:00 am................Vendor Move In4:00 pm ..............TLBT Officer and Directors Meeting6:00 pm ..............Annual Barn Party
Thursday, June 9, 20118:30 am. ..............Cattle to Make Ready8:45 am................TLBT Ring Procedure Meeting9:00 am................Opening Ceremonies and Youth Affiliate March9:00 am................Vendors open9:15 am................Pee Wee Showmanship9:30 am................National Youth Show- John Justin Arena9:30 am................Quiz Bowl Open
(Through Conclusion of Sr. Showmanship)9:30 am................Prize Shop
(Open until 30 minutes after the conclusion of Sr. Showmanship)
Friday, June 10, 20118:00 am -11:00 am..Gold Merit8:30 am................Free Cattle Must Have Numbers in Place9:00 am................Vendors Open9:00 am-1:00 pm..Prize Shop9:00 am................Free Cattle Division—John Justin Arena11:00 am-12:00 pm..Livestock Judging—John Justin Arena1:00 pm-3:00 pm TLBT General Membership Meeting3:00 pm ..............Select Sr. Marketing Sale4:00 pm ..............Flag Presentation and Breeder Memorial
Trophy Steer Show—John Justin Arena7:00 pm ..............Awards Banquet
Saturday, June 11, 20118:30 am................Haltered Division Make Ready9:00 am................Vendors Open9:00 am................Haltered Division—John Justin Arena
NO Cattle will be released before the end of the Haltered Division Show
Sunday, June 12, 2011All Cattle must be off of the premises by 12:00 pm
Trophy Steer Entry Form • JUNE 8-12, 2011Class: ________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________________
Entry Name: ____________________________ TLBAA No: ____________________________________
Sire No.:________________________________ Sire Name: ____________________________________
Dam No.: ______________________________ Dam Name:____________________________________
Exhibitor: ______________________________ TLBAA No.: ____________________________________
AFFIDAVIT AND WAIVERFor showing in Texas Longhorn Exposition
As a member of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, (TLBAA), I___________________________(owner of possession)
or__________________________________________________(manager) of: _________________________________ (ranch name)
___________________________________________(herdsman/fitter) certify the following items to be true, to the best of my knowledge, in regardsto all cattle entered and shown under our ranch name; a. Animals have never been administered drugs for the purpose of growth enhancement; b. Statedage of animal(s) is correct; c. Stated parentage of registration certificate is correct; d. Acceptance of Rules: The presentation of a signed entry form by theexhibitor or owner, shall be deemed acceptance of the Rules and Regulations and all other rules pertaining to a specific show. In the event of failure to signan entry form the first entry into the show ring of an animal owned by the exhibitor shall be deemed to be acceptance of the Rules and Regulations by theowner.
As a condition to participation in this event, the TLBAA, its officers, employees, members, agents and representatives are hereby released from all claims,demands or causes of action of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether now existing or to hereafter accrue, on account of any damage, cost or expense (i)as a result of any bodily injury, or any injury, loss, or damage to any animal(s), equipment or other personal property from any cause whatsoever, and (ii) asa result of the interpretation of enforcement of the TLBAA Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the risk of any damage, cost or expense whichmay occur by reason of foregoing is here by assumed and accepted. This waiver is binding on the undersigned as well as all other persons associated withthe participation of the animal(s) described herein in this event, and the undersigned indemnifies the TLBAA from all claims, demands or causes of actionbased on any of the foregoing.
___________________ ____________________________________Dated Signature of Recorded Owner or Agent
Entry Form, Certificate copy and Fee of $50 Youth, $100 Haltered/Non Halter are due to the TLBAA OFFICE by - May 9, 2011Health Certificates Required, Females over 30 months of age, must have a nursing calf at side or pregnancy test listed on health certificate.
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TLBTHALL OF FAMEJUNIOR DIVISION
(7-9 years of age as of January 1, 2010)
Miriam Faske Somerville, TX 2370 PTSJonah Faske Somerville, TX 1320
Ryan Johnson Big Horn, WY 1170
Lexington Harris Streetman, TX 885
Reese Ryan Danbury, TX 700
Cheyenne Nikodym Newcastle, OK 420
Shyanne McClendon Marshall, TX 165
Blair Brunson Crawford, TX 160
Mary Elizabeth Walker Lonoke, AR 115
Elizabeth Vera Ferris, TX 115
Savana R. Taylor Thorndale, TX 110
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
(10-12 years of age as of January 1, 2010)
Joseph Faske Somerville, TX 1720 PTSRachel Faske Somerville, TX 1475
Hunter D. Winkel League City, TX 1105
Shelby A. Rooker Poolville, TX 1065
Olivia M. Faske Somerville, TX 1005
Zackary Wilson Alto, NM 935
Sammantha Larisch Silver City, NM 935
Daryn Overdorf Lufkin, TX 935
Madison Ollive Lufkin, TX 770
Clay Bob Stearn Capitan, NM 760
Jacob Metevier Datil, NM 710
Kylie R. Bena Mansfield, TX 515
SENIOR DIVISION
(16-19 years of age as of January 1, 2010)
Julia Faske Somerville, TX 2595 PTSAbigail Faske Somerville, TX 2340
Jacob Faske Somerville, TX 2245
Andrew Faske Somerville, TX 1970
Naomi D. Faske Somerville, TX 1945
Hannah C. Faske Somerville, TX 1840
Brandon Bearden League City, TX 1840
Joshua Faske Somerville, TX 1820
Samuel Faske Somerville, TX 1690
Kacey Lee Clark Santa Fe, NM 1650
Caitlin Gilliam Lewisville, TX 1135
TEEN DIVISION
(13-15 years of age as of January 1, 2010)
Tarah Moore Hico, TX 3530 PTSLydia Faske Somerville, TX 2870
John Morris Moore, II Bryan, TX 2760
Sarah Faske Somerville, TX 2440
Nathaniel Faske Somerville, TX 1590
Keely Ellen Dennis Coupland, TX 1590
Elizabeth Bolen Lufkin, TX 1190
Molly Cook Paradise, TX 1000
Mason Brown San Angelo, TX 860
Devin Overdorf Lufkin, TX 785
McKenna Kimble Karnes City, TX 750
POINTS REFLECT POINTS EARNED THROUGH APRIL 2011
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The Moncrief building on the groundsof the Will Rogers Memorial Center wasfilled to capacity for the 2011 AutobahnClassic, February 17-20. A record 402 en-tries and 160 exhibitors were kept busyon arrival with their preparations for the3 days of competition to determine thewinners of the over $160,000 of scholar-ships and prizes.To commemorate the record number
of entries and exhibitors, John Chase,owner of the Autobahn Motocar Group,and his wife Diann gave each of the ex-hibitors, including the pee wees, $100 fortheir scholarship accounts. This addi-tional $16,000 raised the amount ofscholarship money available at the Classicto an incredible $156,000.The entries consisted of 241 females,
70 bulls and 91 steers. Terri Barber, Austin,TX, judged the 44 classes of animals andthe 8 classes of showmanship. Barber’sGrand Champion Female was TTT Lucky2 B Me, exhibitor Tarah Moore, followedby MK Ms. Sweet T, exhibitor Destry Mor-gan, for Reserve Grand Champion Fe-male. The Grand Champion Bull was NLRBailout, exhibitor Caitlin Gilliam, fol-lowed by DQ Paleface, exhibitor AbigailFaske, for Reserve Grand Champion Bull.The honor of Grand Champion Steerwent to VNR Belated, exhibitor RachelFaske, and the Reserve Grand ChampionSteer was Johnny Horton BCB exhibitedby Tracey Weldon.
The competition in Showmanshipwas particularly keen as 127 exhibitors in8 classes vied for $20,000 in scholarshipsand the coveted showmanship buckle.Judge Barber selected the following for 1st
place: Junior division Miriam Grace Faskeand Wyatt Schaper, Intermediate divisionJoseph Faske and Rachel Faske, Teen divi-sion Molly Cook and Elias Fekadu, Sen-ior division Julia Faske and Abigail Faske. The speech contest, judged by Mara
Hammit, Kelly Imig, Shanna Weaver andLee Chapman, had 71 orators speaking oneither Faith or Patriotism. The 1st placewinners by division were Junior Reese
Ryan, Intermediate Shelby Rooker, TeenTud Krier and Senior Allyn Ryan. 31 teamstried their luck on the steers, brought byT.M. and Jean Smith, in the exciting TeamPenning. Morgan and Shirley Cook’s crewwere on top of the action providing thesetup, movement of steers and most im-portantly the safety of the competitors.When the dust had settled, the top teamposted a time of 13.40 seconds and con-sisted of Tierney Leopard, Jace Bolen,Samuel Faske and Will Babler. The Rop-ing had 108 ropers sign up to demon-strate their skills with a lariat. The winnersin the eight divisions were Junior Miriam
Record Numbers Compete at the2011 Autobahn Classic
Pee Wee Kord Henry, along with dad, Kirt, accepts the blue ribbon from Jessica Johnston.
By Larry Barker
Grace Faske and Lex Harris, IntermediateAmy Babler and Jarrett Kuhn, Teen LydiaFaske and Kris Johnson, Senior MeganDay and Jake Murphy.
The last day of the 2011 AutobahnClassic saw the presentation of several im-portant awards. The Herdsman Award waspresented to Samuel Faske. In addition tothe Herdsman plaque, Samuel received aheifer donated by Kyle Tanner. LauraHarding made the trip from College Sta-tion with her dad Kenn and presented theLaura Harding Perseverance Award andthe $2,500 scholarship to Allyn Ryan andWesley Meadows.
A special presentation of the LindaMoore Ladies of Excellence Award was thehighlight of the awards ceremony. Linda’sdaughter, Libby Culpepper, and grand-sons, Ryan and Jordan Culpepper, pre-sented the prestigious award to PamDodson.
The 2011 Autobahn Classic set the Au-tobahn Youth Tour record for entries, ex-
hibitors, speech contest participants andTeam Penning teams. 101 exhibitorsearned scholarship money beyond the$100 each exhibitor received for partici-pating. There were 43 first time exhibitors
and 45 percent won extra scholarshipmoney. Two exhibitors won calves at thelucky calf drawing. Kris Johnson won asteer donated by John and Diann Chaseand Cason Rangel won a heifer donatedby Bobby and Paula Fowler at GuthrieCreek Longhorn Cattle.
The new benchmarks established atthe Classic are a reflection of John andDiann Chase’s continued commitment tothe Autobahn Tour. Team Autobahn looksforward to the Super Stakes, August 3-7,2011. If you would like to attend theSuper Stakes and compete for over$140,000 in scholarships and experienceone of the best times ever at a Texas Long-horn show contact Larry Barker (817)988-6110 or [email protected]. VisitAutobahnYouthTour.com for more infor-mation and a complete list of the resultsfor the Autobahn Classic.
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Team Penning drew 31 teams for the action filled competition.
Grand Champion Bull, NLR Bailout ex-hibited by Caitlin Gilliam and owned by
Dennis-Gilliam Partnership.
Reserve Champion Steer Johnny HortonBCB exhibited by Tracey Weldon and
owned by Ark-La-Tex.
Laura Harding presented the Laura Hard-ing Perseverance Award to Allyn Ryan and
Wesley Meadows.
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SAND HILLS RANCH (Dora Thompson), Mansfield, LA
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Discovered a couple years ago in our own pasture - producer of BASE…
INTRODUCING: SH ROCKY BLUE (Straight Butler)INTRODUCING: SH ROCKY BLUE (Straight Butler)
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - YOUTHANCHOR T PEARLExhibited By: John Moore
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - YOUTHDQ PALEFACEExhibited By: Abigail Faske
GRAND CHAMPION STEER - YOUTHV BAR LIL MOHEKENExhibited By: Julie Franklin
GRAND CHAMPION HALTERED FEMALEDJL JUNO I’M PRETTYExhibited By: Billy Thompson
GRAND CHAMPION MATURE FEMALEHI 5’S SHENNA BABEExhibited By: Taylor Morgan
GRAND CHAMPION BULLDANANANA BATMANExhibited By: Emily Thurmond
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - YOUTHVNR FEELIN SPOOKYExhibited By: Lydia Faske
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - YOUTHDQ PALEFACEExhibited By: Abigail Faske
GRAND CHAMPION STEER-YOUTHTL HENRYExhibited By: Emily Thurmond
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RCR Easter, dob 4/16/06 & heifercalf x SH Rocky Blue, huge basedStraight Butler bull. She’s a goodLuminary daughter x a Diego’s HotShot daughter
SAND HILLS RANCH (Dora Thompson), mansfield, [email protected] 318-872-6329 www.sandhillsranch.com
GOING TO THE 3 AMIGOS SALEFROM SAND HILLS RANCH
SH
CLASSEY
HORNSDOB 8/8/06
Ambushx mm Blue Velvet
8 mONTHS BRED TO SH ROCKy BLUE,
HUGE BASED STRAIGHT BUTLER BULL
and SH RENO GABRIELLE(Ambush x 4T Gabrielle), dob 3/28/2009
A beautiful roan exposed to our Top Caliber son, BullWhip (Bull Whip meas. 59” TTT at less than 2 years)
and SH Honey Lamb, a big horned Ambushdaughter DOB 1/4/03, EXPOSED TO BUCK BOARD…
GOING TO THE 3 AMIGOS SALEFROM SAND HILLS RANCH
And from SAND HILLS RANCH to
CATTLE BARONS SALE
And from SAND HILLS RANCH to
CATTLE BARONS SALE
62 1/2” TTTat 4 years
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The best age and method for castrating a bullcalf may vary, depending on your situation. Somestockmen feel that a calf should be allowed to growall summer before being castrated, since calvesgrow faster as bulls. The hormones of the youngbull enable him to gain weight more quickly thana steer of the same age. But on the other hand,steers may produce better quality beef, if you in-tend to sell or butcher the animal for beef.
Some people also have a preference regardingwhether a knife or a “rubber band” is the best wayto castrate. Whichever method is used, the animalmust be adequately restrained for castration.
It is true that young bulls grow a little faster thansteers, due to hormonal influences on growth. Itis also true that the meat from steers is sometimesbetter quality. Steer meat is also less apt to be darkcolored and tough due to stress and excitement atthe time of butchering—since steers tend to bemore docile and calm thanbulls.
Any bull calf that is notdestined to become a herdsire should be castrated.Longhorn breeders whoare trying to produce ani-mals with spectacularhorns prefer to castrate anybull calf they don’t intendto keep for breeding, sincethe steers grow the longesthorns.
Most stockmen castratebull calves early in life. Theprocedure is not onlymuch easier on calveswhen they are small, butsteers are easier to handle
and work with than young bulls as they grow up.Steers are less aggressive, and much safer to bearound. As the calf grows up, he’ll be less apt totry to get through fences and go find other cattle, ifhe is a steer.
The simplest and most humane way to castrate,and with less risk of infection or extensive bleed-ing, is to put a “rubber band” (elastrator ring) onthe calf when he is a day or so old. This can bedone any time during the first weeks of life. Thesestrong rubber rings can be purchased cheaply at afarm supply store or veterinary clinic. The ring isabout the size and shape of Cheerios cereal. Thetool to apply the rubber ring has four small prongsupon which you place the ring. The tool spreadsand stretches the ring when you squeeze the han-dles, so it can be placed over the testicles and situ-ated above them.
This can be readilyaccomplished with asmall calf simply byplacing him on theground on his side, hav-ing someone hold hishead and front legs sohe can’t get up. Kneel-ing behind him so hecan’t kick you with hishind legs, hold the scro-tum with one hand andplace the ring over them,using the stretching tool.Always make sure bothtesticles are in the scro-tum before situating thering. Pull them down asfar as possible so theyare completely belowthe ring when it is re-
Safely Castrating
Calves By Heather Smith Thomas
The simplest and most humane wayto castrate with less risk of infectionor extensive blood loss is with a ban-der. Photo of Callicrate Bander courtesy of No-Bull Enterprises.
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leased. If the calf is tense, or trying to kick, he maypull one or both testicles back up out of your grasp.He must be relaxed.The tight ring cuts off circulation to the scrotum.
The calf feels some numbing discomfort for a shortwhile, and then no pain at all. Tissue below the con-stricting ring dies from lack of blood, the scrotal sacand its contents wither and dry up, falling off after afew weeks—leaving a small raw spot that soon heals.Surgical castration with a knife can be done at any
age, but this, too, is much easier on a calf when doneyoung, while testicles are small. Removing the smalltesticles of a baby calf is not nearly as risky for bloodloss or infection as it would be after he is older, withlarger testicles and more blood supply.
A slit is made in the scrotum with a clean, sharpknife. Each testicle is worked out through the slitand removed with the knife. There is less bleeding ifyou scrape the knife back and forth on the cord at-tachment to sever it, rather than making a straightcut. A scraped and torn blood vessel tends to shrinkup and close off more readily than a vessel cutstraight across. The procedure is easiest when the calf is lying on
his side. A small calf can be held by two people; oneperson holds the head and front legs and the otherholds the hind legs so the calf cannot kick the persondoing the castrating. A large calf is more safely heldwith ropes, or restrained on a calf table (a small tilt-ing chute). If restraining him with ropes, you need a rope
around his head and one front leg so the calf will notchoke and also so he cannot get up, or a halter onthe head, and both front feet secured with anotherrope, and a rope around both hind legs with a halfhitch so he can’t kick out of it. The ropes should besecurely tied or dallied around a fence post or someother sturdy object so the large calf will be com-pletely restrained—stretched out on the ground onhis side.While the calf is thus restrained, this is also a
good time to give him any needed vaccinations, orput in an ear tag or brand him.
Surgical castration is easiest when a calf islying on its side. Begin with a clean sharpknife and and make a slit in the scrotum.
Work each testicle out through the slit for re-moval with the knife..
Scrape the knife back and forth on the cordattachment to sever it, rather than making astraight cut, for less bleeding.
No matter which methodis used, the animal mustbe adequately restrainedfor castration.
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Entry Deadline- May 9, 2011
Contact Pam Galloway(817) 625-6241
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Nebraska Texas Longhorn Association President Delwin Smeal (402)568-2353 A meeting with the State Fair Board was held Wednesday, Feb. 23rd. You will see several positive changes with the new staff on
board. Nebraska State Fair World Qualifying Shows have been set for Sunday, Aug. 28th starting at 9:00 a.m. Our cattle and showwill be indoors in the “Red Barn” this year. A non world qualifying class has been added at our show for loose yearling bulls. Cattlewill need to arrive on Friday, Aug. 26th. Early releases will be approved to leave after the show if so desired. Some people maychoose to stay longer to exhibit their Longhorns to the public. Exhibitor badges will be available for the length of the State Fair simi-lar to those at the Denver Stock Show. New health requirement for all animals–a one time BVD-pi test. The deadline for entries isFriday, Aug. 5th–postmarked no later than Aug. 5th. Entries will be accepted online with credit card payment no later than Aug 5th.Substitutions and cancellations will be accepted no later than Aug. 19. Late entries will not be accepted after Aug. 19. The websitewill be updated around mid May timeframe–the website is www.statefair.org. The N.T.L.A. 30th Annual Sale has been set for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 starting at 10:00 am at the Beatrice Livestock Auction,
Beatrice, NE. The consignment fees will remain the same as last year. We will accept non-catalog Longhorn cattle again this year. Wewill again award $500 in premiums to each Champion–Senior Cow, Junior Cow, Heifer, Bull, and Pen of 3 heifers. This year, we willonly accept heifers in our Pen of 3 consigments, and they will sell as 3 times the money. The Pen of 3 heifers are heifer calves born in2011. Sale consignments received by July 1 are eligible for free advertising. Sale consignments are due September 1. Ward & Carolyn Casteel have gratiously donated a heifer for our raffle this year. Raffle tickets will again have 2nd place of $200.
3rd place of $100. and 4th place of $50. Contact Bonnie Damrow for tickets–402-423-5441. The consignment form and sale catalog will be on the sale barn website at www.Beatrice77.net. The sale will be shown live on the
same website. Sale contacts: Delwin Smeal, President 402-568-2353, Larry Long, Vice President 308-532-2469, Rodger & BonnieDamrow 402-423-5441.N.T.L.A. memberships are due each year in January. Dues are: Youth $5, Associate $10, Active $15/member, Lifetime membership
$150. New members are always welcome. Please mail membership dues to Bonnie Damrow, 11900 S 12th; Roca, NE. 68430.
North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association Kevin Rooker, PresidentA big thank you to all who attended our NTLBA Spring Show in Glen Rose, Texas. Once again, a job well done by Kevin and Laury
Rooker, and their crew!We are happy to announce that the NTLBA Scholarship is now available. Check out our web site for information.Congratulations to all of the North Texas Youth who participated in the recent Autobahn SuperStakes. Again, it was a job well done, by
Larry Barker and Pam Dodson. As always, a BIG THANK YOU to John and Diann Chase for their continued support of our youth. Just a reminder that NTLBA membership renewals/new are now due. Please contact Laury Rooker, membership chair or visit the web
site for an application. Our membership period is March to March of each year.
Northwest Longhorn Association Sheryl Johnson, President • [email protected] had our annual Northwest Longhorn Association meeting at Cindy Schweiger's in Estacada, OR. Those attending had a great time,
with a ranch tour of her Longhorn herd, as well as her menagerie of duck, swans, geese, chickens, and on & on. Cindy served a nice lunch formembers and visitors Our meeting was well attended, and we discussed upcoming events scheduled for the 2011 season. Starting out withscheduling in May 22nd a field day at Bob & Carment Larson's in Tillamook, Oregon. Bob is scheduling some fun stuff to do on that day, aswell as demonstations on embryo work and more. The 4th annual West Coast Longhorn Sale on June 25th. Committee and members arelooking forward to this years sale, with new ideas and more advertising promotions. July planning for the world qualifying show at Redmond,OR at the Deschutes County Fair. Chairmen Joel & Tami Kuntz. September dual shows at Spokane Interstate Fair, chairmen: Sheryl & EdJohnson. Alexandra Dees hosting the Satellite Horn Measuring in October in Harper, OR.Officers for 2011 are: President: Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, OR; Vice President: Joel Kuntz, Bend, OR; Secretary-Treasurer: Sharron Weins,
Kennewick, WA.
AFFILIATES… Send Us Your News!Is your Longhorn Affiliate celebrating a big event, hosting a show, a sale or just having a monthly meeting?
If so, spread the news to the entire TLBAA by submitting your information to the Trails each month. Don’tforget to send photos, if you have them.
Simply email your information to the Trails, Laura Standley at [email protected] or call her at (817) 625-6241.We want to hear from you to help spread the news about your local Texas Longhorn activities.
For more news from the LONGHORN WORLD read E-TRAILSor go to www.tlbaa.org
South Texas Longhorn Association Louis Christa, President (210) 863-7003 [email protected] STLA will host our last show of this show season with the Rockdale Three-Day Spring Show to be held on April 1-3, 2010 in Rockdale,
Texas. Please mail entry forms to Sandi Nordhausen (Show Chair), 3843 County Road 455, Thorndale, TX 76577. This weekend event con-sists of youth and open TLBAA World Qualifying shows over three days and is very popular in the Central Texas area bringing in good crowdsto enjoy the Texas Longhorns. Full details concerning the Rockdale Spring Show are available at www.stla.org.Watch the STLA website and E-Trails in early April for information about the STLA Spring 2011 Field Day & Annual General Meeting to
be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Our hosts this year will be Bill and Anita Wappler of Lucy Creek Ranch, Lampasas, Texas. For those high school seniors who are interested in applying for the annual STLA Youth Scholarship Program, application information
and forms for 2011 scholarships are posted on the STLA website with applications and all associated materials due back to STLA no later thanApril 15, 2011. The scholarships are awarded each year to qualifying graduating seniors during the STLA Annual General Meeting held in May.STLA is again partnering with Central Life Sciences Company who will grant two extra scholarships this year on top of the standard STLA-funded awards. Danny Russell is chair of the STLA Youth Scholarship Committee and his contact information is available on our website ifyou need any additional information. All breeders and Texas Longhorn lovers are welcome to join the STLA and we invite you to get involved with the oldest and most-active
affiliate of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association. You can always find out more about STLA and upcoming shows and events by visitingour website at www.stla.org.
ARK-LA-TEX Dave Overdorf, President (936) 637-9277There were several Ark La Tex members at the annual Butler Breeders meeting in February at Malcolm and Connie Goodman's beautiful
ranch. We all welcomed the sunny day and enjoyed a Bar-b-que lunch with delicious pies and good fellowship. The next day, everyone metat the Butler Longhorn Museum in League City for a tour. It is evident that a lot of time and energy was used in creating this place to high-light the Butler Longhorn cattle bloodline. It also displays western art by fellow longhorn breeders, longhorn artifacts and Texas historicalitems. It is definitely worth seeing. The Ark La Tex affiliate was well represented at the Autobahn Youth Tour in February. Seven kids who won steers at the 2010 Fall Ark La
Tex Show brought them to Fort Worth to compete. Also there were three steers that were donated the previous year. Tracey Weldon and hersteer, Johnny Horton BCB, donated by Bolen Longhorns, won Junior Champion Steer and Reserve Grand Champion Steer. CongratulationsTracey!Mark your calendars! El Coyote is hosting our Ranch Tour this spring Saturday, April 16th. We have invited the TLBGCA Affiliate Members
to join us for this exciting event.Holiday Inn in Kingsville is holding 20 rooms and a hospitality room for us. The phone number is 316-592-8333. The plan is to arrive
Friday night, visit El Coyote Ranch all day Saturday, then check out Sunday.As I said before, we will have a hospitality room to gather Friday andSaturday evening.
We hope you will plan to attend, it will be a good time and we will seesome beautiful cattle!The TLBAA World Show is quickly approaching. It takes a lot of money
and help to put on this annual event. Consider a sponsorship package orvolunteer your time to help make it a success.
The group gathers around the bench branding site.
Nathan Faske & Paul Proctor admire the head mounts at theButler Museum.
Jace Bolen and Josh Faske have a little fun at the Butler Museum.
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75 Registered LotsSale Average: $559.33111 Commercial LotsSale Average $346.13
Volume Buyers: Hal Brame,Clinard Longhorns, Anthony
Anderson, Triple D Ranch, Gregand Amy Franks, James Watson
March 5, 2011WEST, TX
AUCTIONEER: BRIAN UPTMORE,WEST, TX
COMMENTATOR: DARLENE ALDRIDGE, D.V.M.
SALE MANAGEMENT: TLBAA SALESMANAGEMENT DIVISION
Highlights
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HIGH SELLING LOT: $1,350SEMEN LOT
Consignor: Ron & Barbara Marquess,Ben Wheeler, TX
Buyer: Greg & Amy Franks, Paradise, TX
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Photos by Laura Standley
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $1,150 – SEMEN LOT Consignor: Ron andBarbara Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX. Buyer:Greg and Amy Franks, Paradise, TX
$950 – M ARROW MAGIC WIND (2004daughter of YO Tejano Wind 1832 x TheColonel’s Magic) Consignor: R C Cattle Co.,Eola, TX. Buyer: R&R Longhorns, Abilene, TX
$850 – J.R. MAZI (1994 daughter of J. R.Super Shot x C.R. Maybe) Consignor: BowCarpenter, Comfort, TX. Buyer: Kathy Kittler,Carlisle, AR
$825 – C3 LYNELL (2007 daughter ofCoachs MVP x Lil Scott) Consignor: SamCrenshaw, College Station, TX. Buyer: LarryOliver, Cranfills Gap, TX
Amy & Greg Franks, Paradise, TX
Best at West Membership Sale
$825 – TAINTED LOVE (2002 daughter ofLittle OT Dynamo x True Lies) Consignor:Tensleon Ranch, New Ulm, TX. Buyer: Dougand Susie Winters, Corsicana, TX
$825 – EH MISS DAISY (2005 daughter ofWyoming Warpaint x Senators Choice II)Consignor: Susan Shelly, Pilot Point, TX. Buyer:Allen and Rhonda Gilbreath, Athens, TX
$800 – C3 DONNA SUE (2007 daughter ofJM Sue x C3 Donna) Consignor: Mary AnnCrenshaw, College Station, TX. Buyer: HalBrame, Moyers, OK
$775 – SHAMROCK YIPPIE YI YO YO(2008 daughter of Boomerang C P x Fremont)Consignor: Bow Carpenter, Comfort, TX.Buyer: Rick Hager, Liberty Hill, TX
$750 – C3 GWEN (2007 daughter of C3Headway x C3 Tilly) Consignor: Mary AnnCrenshaw, College Station, TX. Buyer: Ronand Kevin Asbill, Tyler, TX
Joe Valentine, Lott, TX; Joe Wissel, San Marcos,TX; Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX
Doug & Suzie Winters, Corsicana, TXClint Birdwell, Flower Mound, TX; Tracy Krueger, Ferris, TX;Jake Murphy, Ennis, TX; Dr. Tim Roddom, Ben Wheeler, TX
Cody Hager, Liberty Hill, TX; Rick & DenelleHager, Liberty Hill, TX
Larry & Margie Oliver, Cranfills Gap, TX;Benny Nelson, Cranfills Gap, TX
TLBAA BoardMember GaryBowdoin,Crawford, TX;Asa Gamble,Hubbard, TX
Lonnie Clinard, Caldwell, TX; Glenn Clinard,Rockdale, TX; Edwin Voss, Rockdale, TX
PRE-CATALOG CONSIGNMENT FORM
Name of TLBAA Member: __________________________________ TLBAA# ______________
Name of Animal: __________________________________________ TLBAA# ______________
_____ Heifer _____ Cow _____ Pair _____ Bull _____ Steer
BREEDING INFORMATION
Cow Exposed To ________________________________ From __________ To____________
Cow Exposed To ________________________________ From __________ To____________
Calf at Side Information: Sex ________________ Date Calved______________
Sired by ________________________________________________
COMMENTS________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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WAIVER/CONSENT FORM(This form must be signed and returned in order to complete your consignment)
The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) assumes no responsibility for any guaranteemade by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. The TLBAA orthe auction venue is not responsible for the health or safety of any animal consigned to the sale. This includes lossof life, loss by theft or other perils. All consignors must comply with the rules and regulations. The undersignedhereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agrees that all guarantees are between seller and buyer.
The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the TLBAA, sale employees, the auctionvenue, and duly authorized representatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of anynature which may arise from or in any way relate to the sale. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unableto accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not the TLBAA or its management,shall be responsible for refund or adjustment.
_______________________________________________ ____________________________Owner of Animal/Consignor’s Signature Date
THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED TRANSFER FORM.
SPONSORED BY THE TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS ASSOC IAT ION OF AMER ICA
MANAGED BY THE TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS ASSOC IAT ION OF AMER ICA SALES MANAGEMENT D IV IS ION
PICTURE OF ANIMAL _____________
CONSIGNMENT FEES _____________$100.00 plus 5% ($50.00 Up Front for Pre-print Catalog)
OCV VACCINATED_______________
Bull’s Name
Bull’s Name
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LOT1
Oneil 552
ClassicDanger Holman 24A
Monarch 103Leta Monarch Leta Boom
LOT2
Nora Graves RK25
Tom HornGraves Outlaw 100 Mona Dode RK66
Tom HornLeticia Butler RK94 Oneil 2
LOT3
RVR Creole Rose
Little Ace Rajun CajunmcLittle Ace Sambo Delta Halo
Ace's SamLittle Ace Rosie Ace's Zola Rose
LOT4
3G Cimarron Wrangler
BH BuckHL Black Buck HL Liza's Black Beauty
Day's 7HD CimarronLY Meagan Day's Nutmeg
LOT5
CB Natalie
GF SouthbrookeT-X SouthbrookShooter Whata' Shot
Bold EventLWR Apache Doll Apachi
LOT6
DDL Black Magic Woman
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 3/7 TLBAA: 249054CALVED: 4/16/07DESCRIPTION: White with red ears andred spots on bodyBREEDING: Exposed to Hubbell's DelRio from 07/27/10 to 09/30/10 andGuide Rock from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. Outstanding daugh-ter of Laramie Chex and CoachGranddaughter. She has great horns.Hubbell's Del Rio is the son of the greatJ.P. Rio Grande and Guide Rock is the sonof the great Hunts Command Respect.
Farlap Chex Laramie Chex Casper Lady Lite BL
Ace's Black Magic ManAce's Black Magic Gal Watson 231
LOT7
Diva 743
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 743 TLBAA: 248164CALVED: 8/7/07DESCRIPTION: Red and white body,red neck, legs and spotsBREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rockfrom 01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. Diva is a goodproducing cow. She is out of two breedgreats, Coach and Dixie Heather. Put herto work for you. Don Juan of Christine
Coach Miss Redmac 256
Dixie HunterDixie Heather Luking
May 7 , 2011 • 11:00 A.M. • West, TX
CONSIGNOR: Robert KingP.H.NO.: 552 TLBAA: 183595CALVED: 5/15/92DESCRIPTION: Red whiteBREEDING: Exposed to Walker Butlerfrom 06/01/10 to sale dateCOMMENTS: OCV'd. This beautifull sen-ior cow has been an outstanding produc-er and carries 7/8 Butler influenced pedi-gree. Our 72" straight Butler bull coveredthis cow in late fall. She raises outstand-ing calves.
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 914 TLBAA: 266807CALVED: 3/1/09DESCRIPTION: Red and whiteBREEDING: Exposed to 3G PhenomenalIce from 08/10/10 to 08/15/10 and 3GWild Chex from 01/21/11 to 03/04/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. A nice heifer with alot of color, good horn growth, and gentledisposition. Exposed to 3G PhenomenalIce, who is the son of Kobra. Also exposedto 3G Wild Chex who is the son of WildWest Chex, either way she is due for agreat calf. Millennium Futurity eligible.
CONSIGNOR: Robert KingP.H.NO.: 25 TLBAA: 250098CALVED: 3/8/07DESCRIPTION: Dark redBREEDING: Exposed to Walker Butlerfrom 06/01/10 to sale dateCOMMENTS: OCV'd. Straight Butleryoung cow from our program of provenButler genetics pasture bred to Walkerour 72" straight Butler bull for a springcalf. You can't go wrong here.
CONSIGNOR: Robert KingP.H.NO.: 14/8 TLBAA: 255139CALVED: 4/28/08DESCRIPTION: Parker brown, blacknoseBREEDING: Exposed to Walker Butlerfrom 06/01/10 to sale dateCOMMENTS: OCV'd. Straight Butler-Acebred heifer pasture exposed to our 72”straight Butler bull, Walker for a springcalf – this should be excellent mating.Great opportunity!!
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 139 TLBAA: 255258CALVED: 6/8/09DESCRIPTION: White with red andblack specks on face and sidesBREEDING: Exposed to Sir Zhivago from07/16/10 to 09/30/10 and Guide Rockfrom 01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. Young striking beau-ty out of T-X Southbrook Shooter. Verygentle disposition. We’re keeping her 2010heifer calf. Sir Zhivago is the son of thegreat herd sire Zhivago. Guide Rock is ason of the great Hunts Command Respect.
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LOT8
Go-Go Girl YS
Monarch 103Farlap Chex Dark Star B R3
VJ TommieBL Majestic Girl Ace's Plum Magic
LOT9
HL Dero's Sadie
CoachBo Jangles Chex Delta Tari
Hot ChexHL Dero's Blossom Lively's Hot Phenomenon
LOT10
LA Sunshine
PhenomenonL Quick Emotions L Remarkable's Lovelady
Blackwood's DeigoDeigo Debbie Roe's MT 5/9
LOT11
LWR Vicki
CoachOlympias Coach Olympia 98
Westhaven Cow Creek KingCary-West Red Plum 2 Plum Red
LOT12
MS Crossbow
Mr Ruler CalhounMr Roman Ruler Johnson's Ranch-3
Bow & Arrow 927/4Ms Bow & Arrow 1317/8 Wright 856
LOT13
Mrs Watson's Grace
Deigo's Bunk GallowayWatson 167 Watson 247
Dubose's Jay HawkCole's Kati Bri Cole's Miss Leigh
LOT14
Suwannee Bell
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 206 TLBAA: 194294CALVED: 4/14/99DESCRIPTION: White with red ears,nose, speckles, white tail with red switch,red streaked lower legsBREEDING: Exposed to Sir Zhivago from07/16/10 to 09/30/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Suwannee Bell rais-es a good calf every year, milks well andputs good horn on her calves. Rusty Dode FM 612
Classic Bayou Boss Bayou Bonita
Melmc 1Ms Dixie Bellringer Miss HC Suwannee 812
LOT15
WS High Road
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 14/6 TLBAA: 240796CALVED: 6/29/06DESCRIPTION: White and redBREEDING: Exposed to Sir Zhivago from07/16/10 to 09/30/10 and Hubbell's DelRio from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. WS High Road produces some top notch offspring. She is a good mother with a gentle disposition. Millennium Futurity eligible.
Julio's ThunderWS Road To Prediction LL Sparkle
Julio's ThunderWS Hay Day Princess Sabatini
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 145 TLBAA: 234621CALVED: 3/13/05DESCRIPTION: White, red ear, frontlegs and spots on sidesBREEDING: Exposed to Hubbell's DelRio from 07/22/10 to 09/30/10 and from01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. Go-Go Girl YS is abeautiful Farlap Chex daughter that isstraight Butler. She has a calm disposi-tion and is a consistent producer. Calf atside is sired by Hubbell's Del Rio, son ofJ.P. Rio Grande.
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 4/54 TLBAA: 239923CALVED: 3/6/04DESCRIPTION: RedBREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. Pedigree is where itall starts, and she has it. Phenomenon,Hondo, Bold Ruler, Blackwoods Deigo,and Isaac's Original 0/0, all of these bullsmade an impact in the longhorn breed.All of her offspring are MillenniumFuturity eligible.
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 554 TLBAA: 235008CALVED: 3/13/05DESCRIPTION: Red linebackBREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. Here is a nice, bighorned female granddaughter of Coach.She is exposed to Guide Rock a son ofHunts Command Respect and Tumbleweed2. This should produce a nice calf.
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 149 TLBAA: 188034CALVED: 4/8/98DESCRIPTION: Dark red and brown headand neck small white spot on foreheadwhite body with brown frecklesBREEDING: Exposed to Spot Light from07/27/10 to 09/30/10 and to Guide Rockfrom 01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. Ms Crossbow is a big,colorful female with heavy horns. She con-sistently produces a calf each year and is agood mother.
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 7/6 TLBAA: 259605CALVED: 3/29/06DESCRIPTION: White with red head andneckBREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from07/26/10 to 09/30/10 and from01/21/11 to 03/05/11COMMENTS: OCV'd. She is a feminineBo Jangles Chex daughter, with a nicehorn shape and a gentle disposition.Millennium Futurity eligible.
CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie GibbsP.H.NO.: 26 TLBAA: 242482CALVED: 2/7/06DESCRIPTION: White body with redspots, red brown neck, front and rear legsBREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from07/26/10 to 09/30/10COMMENTS: OCV'd. This lady has it all:conformation, horn base, pedigree and agentle disposition. She has been a con-sistent producer and a great mother.
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LOT16
T-X Silky Smooth
JP Rio GrandeHubbell's Rio Dinero Hubbells Miss Annie
T-X GunnaT-X Selen's Silk 4T Class Act
LOT17
SEMEN LOT
LOT18
SEMEN LOT
CONSIGNOR: Roger GarlitzP.H.NO.: 7/9 TLBAA: 83133CALVED: 12/12/07DESCRIPTION: White and black, redpoll and backCOMMENTS: Really nice tri-coloredyoung bull. Sire is Hubbell Rio Dinero, ason of J.P. Rio Grande. Dam is a grand-daughter of Gunman. Dam is T-X Selen’sSilk, who is a full sister of Sequilla thatsold for $37,000 at the 2005 MarquessSale. This bull has Gunman top and bot-tom. Great for your heifers! MillenniumFuturity eligible.
LOT19
Mark Out
The ShadowMile Marker Unchecked
Mile MarkerWin Out Outfielder
LOT21
PCC Destination
UnlimitedPCC Unquestioned Not So Fast
GunmanPCC Destiny J.R. Faith
CONSIGNOR: James BothwellP.H.NO.: 91/5 TLBAA: 269945CALVED: 6/10/05DESCRIPTION: White and redBREEDING: COMMENTS:
LOT20
LLL Madigan
Watson 83Gun Smoke Delta Judy
Boomerang C PMaddy's Boomer QC's Strawberry Molly
CONSIGNOR: James BothwellP.H.NO.: 31/3 TLBAA: 225879CALVED: 4/24/03DESCRIPTION: White, red head, cap andspotsBREEDING: COMMENTS:
CONSIGNOR: Ron Marquess
COMMENTS: 4 straws of Phenomenon,4 straws of Emperor, 5 straws of Coach, 5straws of Watson 167, 3 straws ofBoomerang CP, 5 straws of Diamond WPaycash, 4 straws of Bold Ruler, and 10straws of Donovan
CONSIGNOR: Ron Marquess
COMMENTS: 4 straws of Phenomenon,4 straws of Emperor, 5 straws of Coach, 5straws of Watson 167, 3 straws of JMSue, 5 straws of Diamond W Paycash, 4straws of Bold Ruler, and 10 straws ofDonovan
CONSIGNOR: James BothwellP.H.NO.: 253 TLBAA: 219872CALVED: 9/8/03DESCRIPTION: Gray and white speckledBREEDING: COMMENTS:
“PARADE OF HORNS”The TLBAA is proud to announce that we will Kick off the World Show this year with a Parade.
June 7th we will follow the Fort Worth Herd on their morning cattle drive to start our 1.5 mile pro-cession through the streets of the Historical Stockyards. If you have a riding steer that you would liketo ride or just feel like supporting the parade on foot, we would love to have you! We will prepare atthe 2 acre property owned by the Foundation at 11:00 am. Contact the TLBAA office if you’re inter-ested and speak to Kim Barfield or Pam Galloway. More details to follow, watch E-Trails, and theTrails magazine for more updates.
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Monthly Movers& shAkers
Tom A. SmithSand Hills Ranch
Joe GraddyNancy C. Dunn
Mark and Tina StewartRon A. Walker
Willis Bend LonghornsDan Huntington
Paolo (Paul) A. ValleJim Steffler
Blue Moon FarmCumberland Cattle Company
L & R LonghornsDanny D GuffeyHarold Rester
Jim and Patty GladdenLee Sherbeyn
B. Eugene Berry, M.D.Ed and Becky Dingledine
Daniel W. HudsonJanet E. FowlerThomas MarkertMaurice Ladnier
Ross and Teresa SuberA and R Ranch
Candace CameronCharlie Bolton, Jr.Jimmie BondWilliam Wick
Shawn M. PequignotCalvin DeemerJimmy L. JonesJody ShawKen Craven
Mark, Darryl, Keith ChristensonAllen S. Brantley
Claude or Carole D. LipscombDavid & Amy Smiley
Paul CorlettRick Bogle
Three 'T' RanchTriple R Ranch
Don and Donna KelleyFrank HendersonHector E. SantanaHudson Longhorns
Leonard or Doris BoydMark Hubbell
Rolling M LonghornsRuss MooreScott Zirk
El Coyote RanchRonnie & Jackie Mullinax
Malcolm & Constance GoodmanJohn & Ursula Allen
Deer Creek LonghornsH & L Ranch
Joe or Carolyn WisselBow Carpenter
Brent & Cynthia Bolen
W.C. & C.R. Mc CowenDoug and Sandy Stotts
Rorie Cowden LonghornsRocking 'O' Ranch
Kurt TwiningBar J Ranch
Charles E. SpencerHal and Carole Griffin
John OliverKerry and Nancee Mounce
Spikes Peak RanchTaylor Cattle CompanyTrigg & Traci Moore
Triple R RanchPanther Creek RanchKenneth JohnsonArmand Ranch
John R. RandolphKimble Cattle Company
Marshall & Mary Ann CrenshawMike & Patricia WalshT.M. and Jean Smith
Davis GreenDonnie TaylorGlenn E Phipps
Lee and Linda BlackwellMike and Kim MacLeodRichard & Sharon ParrRichard James Filip
J T WehringPhil and Laura WilsonTerry and Jason Carter
G.M. GoodpasterJames BothwellJames K. Turner
Limb Cattle CompanyMatt Hill
Terry and Sherri AdcockDanny and Sharon Burnette
Dave & Althea SullivanDave & Linda Schurg
Eddie and Sharon SettlemyerJoe CunninghamJohnnie L. Goff
Plantana Polo FarmStar K Ranch
Steve and Rene' AzingerSteven ZunkerJoe MunschRick FriedrichCarla Payne
Danny and Carole PhillipsDavid & Pamela Jones
David WiesbrockDr. Gene and Lana Hightower
Frank Anderson, Jr.Kathryn Leann Head
Kay L. RoushLonnie ShanMichael PerryRandall Ward
Rocking JR RanchWayne Wunderlich
Star Creek RanchBill and Evelyn Ward
Bill BlairB. M. & Wanda Buchanan
Craige BottorffDiamond D RanchDubravka Romano
Greg and Brandi WilburnJoe & Patty Hensley
John and /or Judy CoatsKatherine & Marcus Hilbig
Kathleen and David Looper, Jr.Lazy JP Ranch
Michael & Janine WerneckeRed River Longhorn RanchTim & Katherine Mazur
Tom CadanTommy Mulhollan
W A BuntinJames & Amy Roesler
Allen WeihrichAndrew Hayes
Ben J. GremmingerBo & Joe Ann Winkel
Charles and Georgia Mc DonaldDavid and Colette Varner
David and Jo Anne NorwoodDavid Peters
Doug and Darnell MuenchowEarl and Betty CarrollEric & Anna RedekerFrank & Sue BowdoinJeff & Nancy Bearden
Joel NorrisK & T LonghornsKyle E. Tanner
Lazy L LonghornsLloyd Schreiber
Lyman & Janet SissonMatthew Stojanik
Michael & Sandra PaynePatrick & Ilene CherryPecan Grove AcresRon & Rita May
Rugged Cross RanchS. Ann Wight
Shannon LarsonStephen P Head
Steve DaySuzanne & William H. Torkildsen,
M.D.Wes and Carol Chancey
William T. & Sandra J. Martin
Glen W. LewisSemkin Longhorns
Fort RobinsonShamrock Land & Cattle, LLC
Joseph SedlacekRay Beadle
Eddie And Joyce WoodNT Ranch
Bob & Pam LoomisRandy and Jamie BriscoeWoodson School Ranch
Alexandra DeesMike & Debbie BowmanLarry &/or Mary Ann LongBodacious Longhorns, LLCRichard & Linda Spooner
Terry HatfieldBeere Cattle CompanyDean & Belinda Franke
Jeffrey L. & Sue L. McMahanRonald and/or Brenda BackhausRonald V Williams Longhorn Cattle
John MurphyMary Ann, and or Ron Nolde
Two Heart Bar RanchKropp Cattle Company
Robert B. Linn JrWilson Longhorns
Aubrey & Marva HerringCarole MuchmoreDl Cattle Company
Donald & Sharron WiensJordan Ranch
Melanie PittmanNate Edwards
Pace Cattle CompanyRon Johnson
Steve or Janet CollinsTom & Linda Nading
Andy GillilandBill and Jo Le'AN
Broken Wagon Cattle Co., LLCCasey Hall
Charley E. and Doris SnyderLyn C. C. LewisMcGill Ranch
Meers LonghornsMike Mc ClanahanNorman Outfit
Oak Hill LonghornsPeter & Stacie Hood
Ray, Kale & Julie WilliamsSanta Terecita Ranch
Steve, Bodie & Chad QuaryFlying N Ranch
Oren & Dianna O'DellBrett or Darcy De Lapp
Buckhorn Cattle CompanyDavid & Kimberly Nikodym
David RobertsDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller
Jessie DominguezJoel and Tamara Kuntz
Michael LucePetersen Longhorn
RC Larson LonghornsRobert and Jenny Smoot
Roland StackRon & Jan GentryTamara K. Thacker
Division A Division B (cont.) Division B (cont.) Division C (cont.)
Registrations and Transfers from February 1, 2011 to February 28, 2011
Division B
Division C
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Black WR Blood Bull& Heifer Calves
10-16 months old
Heifers from $600Bulls from $800
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No I’m not going out of business...but have great deals to offer!
WR
ATTENTION TLBAA EXHIBITORS!The TLBAA wanted to bring to your attention any rule changes of which you may not
be aware. It is most important for all of our show participants to abide by the rules thathave been set by our organization, therefore presenting our great breed to the best of its po-tential.
It will be the responsibility of the Show Manager to check all animals prior to the startof the show. Infringements of show rules could result in the disqualification of the animalfrom the show and the forfeiture of Hall of Fame points and or awards earned.
Thank you for making our shows the best they can be.
Bull Classes: All bulls competing are shown at halter WITH A NOSE LEAD.All bulls over 12 months must use neckties or neck straps when secured install. Handlers must be 18 years or older and/or in the TLBT Senior Show-manship Division to show bulls in Classes 27-29 and Produce of Dam/Get ofSire classes if a Class 27-29 bull(s) is/are entered. All youth may show Class 26or under.Grooming of Animals: Exhibitors are encouraged to show their animals in aneat and clean condition. Washing, brushing, combing and trimming of ex-cess hair is permitted. Hair must be brushed down and smooth without theuse of adhesives, aerosol sprays or agents that deter from the animal’s naturalappearance. The tail switch is to be long and full without trimming or dock-ing, and no balling or back combing of the trail switch is allowed. Specificallyprohibited are: (a) the use of grooming chutes and/or generators to aid in theclipping of hair on the premises of show locations; (b) the sanding, oiling andpolishing of horns; (c) polishing of hooves; (d) use of neck sweats. Violationsof these rules will be grounds for removal from competition by show man-agement and forfeiture of all fees. Sprays or concentrates specifically formu-lated and sold as fly and/or insect inhibitor or prohibitor are allowed to beapplied to the hair. Show sheen administered from a pump spray bottle willbe permitted.Alteration Of Physical Features: Alteration of an animal’s appearance by cos-metic and/or surgical changes are deemed unethical and will be grounds fordisqualification from the show. Some examples are, but not limited to, theweighting of horns, banding, surgically altering of navel, dewlap or other skinareas, surgically altering knees or hocks, or injecting any substance under theskin or into any muscle (i.e.: steroids or growth implants of any kind).
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1. Weigh your yearling heifers and make necessary culling decisionsprior to the start of the breeding season. Make sure that allreplacement heifers are weighing at least 65 percent of their matureweight prior to breeding and are exhibiting estrus activity on aregular basis. The post partum interval (interval from calving to firstobserved estrus) for first–calf heifers is typically 20 –30 days longerthan mature cows. Therefore, begin breeding replacement heifers20–30 days before the rest of the cow herd to allow sufficient timeafter calving for the heifers to resume estrus activity and join the restof the cow herd during the breeding season.2. Continue supplemental feeding as previously recommended.During the first 3–4 months of lactation, nutrient requirementsincrease substantially. Warm season pasture grasses are dormantuntil mid–April and provide most of the energy needs, but limitedprotein, phosphorus and Vitamin A. Sufficient nutrients must besupplied to the lactating females in the form of protein and/orenergy supplements as well as mineral and vitamin mixes to meettheir nutrient requirements. Feeding 3–4 pounds of a 40 percent CPsupplement, 4–6 pounds of a 30 percent CP supplement or 6–8pounds of a 20 percent CP supplement per head per day, should beadequate to meet most protein and energy needs. Choice ofappropriate supplement (20 percent CP, 30 percent CP or 40
percent CP) should be based upon cheapest source of protein. Priceper pound of protein may be determined by dividing the cost perpound of protein supplement by the percentage of crude protein inthe supplement. A source of salt, as well as a good commercialcalcium:phosphorus mineral mix with added Vitamin A, should beavailable on a free choice basis. If your cows are thin in bodycondition or pasture grass is limited due to overgrazing, thenfeeding a medium (8–10 percent crude protein) hay free choice plus2–3 pounds of a 20 percent CP supplement daily or approximately15–20 pounds of a high quality (15–17 percent crude protein) hayper head per day will provide an excellent source of energy andprotein for the females. If winter pasture is available, then thefemales should not need additional energy or proteinsupplementation.3. After calving and before breeding, vaccinate cows forleptospirosis. Check with your veterinarian concerning vaccinationfor vibrosis and anaplasmosis.4. If not done previously, semen evaluate bulls. A standardbreeding soundness exam should be conducted on all bulls prior tothe start of the breeding season.5. Complete sire selection and order any semen needed forartificial insemination. Plan ahead to have sufficient breeding bullsto service all females. Mature bulls in single sire pastures should beable to service 30–50 females in a 60–90 day breeding season.Young yearling bulls can be excellent breeders, but reduce thenumber of females per bull to 15–25 head and limit the breedingseason to 60 days. Special attention to maintaining goodnutritional condition of the young bulls is needed. Yearling bullsshould only run with other yearling bulls in multisire pastures.Older bulls will tend to establish a social dominance over youngbulls, creating potential problems.6. Check spraying equipment, dust bags, etc., and purchaseneeded chemicals for external parasite control.
1. Continue a supplemental feeding program until good springgrass is available and calves are weaned. Lactating cows grazingdormant range grass require approximately 3-4 pounds of a 40percent range cube or 6-8 pounds of a 20 percent range cube dailyto meet their protein requirement. If winter pasture is available,forage intake should be sufficient to meet nutrient requirements oflactating females. 2. Vaccinate all heifer calves between four and 10 months of agefor brucellosis. 3. As weaning is approaching, consider routine calf managementwhile the calves are still on their dams to reduce stress oftenassociated with weaning. Calves should be vaccinated with a 7-wayClostridial bacterin, vaccinated for IBR-P13-BVD and de-wormed.Cull bull calves should be castrated prior to weaning. 4. Consider limited creep feeding (16 percent crude protein) forcalves, nursing older cows, first-calf heifers, or any calves needingadditional nutrition. �
TLBAA Breed Advisory Committee’s
April - Herd Management Guide
Fall Calving:
Wanted: Happy home for 100 WR blood cows
January - Maycalves
Running agesfrom $1,000 up
Many are old WR branded andUS branded And, many are Fort
Robinson Branded
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Spring Calving:
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heritage of Texas Longhorn cattle. With this goal, they established the Texas
Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) to maintain the breed registry and to promote the
magnificent breed to as many persons as possible.
Today, the purposes of the TLBAA remain the same. In addition, the Association has
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The Advantages of Membership Include:� State of the art Registration Department to maintain four decades of herd registry.
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Dam of Merit Roll of Honor
Dams of DistinctionBayou Daisy
Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, LouisianaBayou Princess
Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bell La Squaw Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan
Cross M Blue VelvetDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Delta BeccaJim & Wanda Taylor,
Truth or Consequences, New MexicoCross M Delta CharismaDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Salsa
Jim & Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Cross M Star SpangledDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Texas Ruby RedDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Whelming MatrixDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoCross M Whelming SandyDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoDelta Amber
Phillip Bell, Arlington, TexasDiamond W 952
Meadowwood, Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Dams of ExcellenceBell La Squaw
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanCO Barbwire
David M. Hillis, Austin, TexasCross M Cherokee MissDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoDewlap
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,Socorro, New MexicoF 3F Bevo’s T J
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,Socorro, New MexicoG&L True Obsession
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasHigh Hope, FD
Bo & Dorie Damuth, Magnolia, TexasMiss CP Ruler 562
T.M. & Jean Smith, Bar S Ranch, Boyd, TexasMiss Peppermint
Ed & Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, OregonPicabo Phantom
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanRawhide Lady Pebbles
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanSP Hija
Ben Tanksley, Alpine, TexasUS 89076
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,Socorro, New Mexico
Westhaven Ranger Reddy Fraser West, Ione, CaliforniaWT Miss Mona’s Liberator
Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry,Evant, Texas
Dillons FancyDr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,
Socorro, New MexicoDixie Heather
3G Ranch, Loyd &Bettie Gibbs, Gainesville, TexasDolly
Joel & Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TexasDouble L’s Miss Elegant
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TexasEmperor’s Lucy Creek
Gary Kudrna, Ennis, TexasFandangos Husker
Barnard Longhorns, Richard & Janice Barnard,Tekamah, NebraskaFCF Honeymoon
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TexasFCF 16th Avenue
Mitch Bryant, Katy, TexasFCF Too Sexy For My Sox
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TexasFiona Moonshine
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanFolsom Falls Posh
Folsom Falls Ranch, Fred & Marijo Balmer,Folsom, New MexicoGC Little Star
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller,Socorro, New MexicoG&L Enchantment
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasG&L True Obsession
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasG&L Silver Sage
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasG&L Star Spangled
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TexasGranite Daisy
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanIndian Girl 636
Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, TexasJRJ WR 978
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanKsanka Lily Belle
Robert & Sheryl Greene, Eureka, MontanaLizzy’s Splash
Eagles Nest Ranch, Ben & Ilse Myren,Colville, WashingtonLupemitedookay
Debra Lesyk & Dwight Overlid, Double DArena, Outlook, SK, CanadaMeadowwood’s Carmen
Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OklahomaMeadowwood’s Clementine
Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OklahomaMeadowwood’s Tango
Brink Longhorns, Frederick, OklahomaPicabo Phantom
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanRawhide Lady Pebbles
Double D Arena, Outlook, SaskatchewanRusty Zipper
Frank & Barbara Renfro, Clinton, MontanaS-D Sparkle Plenty
Rudy & Marilyn Bowling, Kaufman, TexasSilver Sage
Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan3W Legends Country ErinLazy JP Ranch, Dublin, Texas3W Pot of Independence
Dale & Bev Sorem, Nevada, IowaWesthavenreddy'sspecks
Broadhorn Ranch, Douglas & Katie McDonald,Fernley, Nevada
WT Miss Mona’s LiberatorPearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry,
Evant, Texas
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I N B O X
Samuel Faske and DDM Joker’s Wild won firstin their class at the San Antonio Show andreceived a belt buckle. Pictured with Doug
and Darnell Muenchow.
As the editor, I receive various interesting photosalong with explanations either through the mail ore-mail. I would like to begin to share some of themwith you inside the Trails magazine each month. Ifyou have an interesting tid-bit or photo that may notbe suitable for “Just for Grins”, please send them tome. You may end up in the next issue of the Trails!
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SEEK THE TRUTH; read "The Real Butler Story"by Don Limb. Send only $19.90 to Limb CattleCo., 8375 Lone Star Rd., Washington, TX77880-5205, 936-878-2988. View excerpts atwww.limbcattle.com.
CATTLE FOR SALE
SEMEN FOR SALE – MR. GRAVES FM 75 (Sireof Tari Graves FM 49) - 7HD BILLY BOB (Grandsireof Day’s Feisty Fannie) - PHENOMENON (Thebest, yesterday, today and tomorrow). (830) 393-6241 or [email protected].
FRONT PASTURE QUALITY – 10 Longhornsteers (1996-2001). Lots of horn and color, goodwith people. Call (817) 965-5626.
LONGHORN SEMEN FOR SALE – Emperor,Phenomenon, Coach, VJ Tommie, Watson 167,Diamond W Paycash, Bold Ruler, Country Liberatorand more. John Oliver 972-268-0083.www.oliverlonghorns.com
JONES RANCH – Home of Gunman genetics.4-Sale: progeny of the great Gunman bull and his sons, Grand Slam & Hocus Pocus. We are now featuring cattle sired by J R Premium and K CJust Respect by Hunt's Demand Respect. (719)539-2771. Web: http://gunman1234.tripod.com.E-mail: [email protected].
BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check ournew Web site with "Super Sales" and herd-reduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics.Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 765-9961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com
GOOD CATTLE @ FAIR PRICES. Provengenetics from the past and today’s top geneticsthrough A.I. www.CrazyCattleCompany.comLocated in Wellsville, PA. (717) 577-3347.
PROPERTY FOR SALE
NATURE PARADISE – North Idaho Riverfrontproperty for sale on Clearwater River (world famoussalmon, steelhead, trout). 31 beautiful acres, quite,scenic, secluded. Deer, turkey, wildlife abound.Beautiful cedar home, w/unfinished daylightbasement, large 6 bay garage with upstairsstorage/multiuse. Visit ron88.vflyer.com or photos,or info, 208-750-8104, [email protected]
Classifieds
Bruce E. McCartyAuctioneer
Weatherford, TX(817) 991-9979
Joel LemleyAuctioneer
P.O. Box 471Blackwell, TX 79506
325-668-3552www.lemleyauctionservices.com
TX. License 15204
Brian Uptmore
Auctioneer(254) 826-3725 Day(254) 379-4283 Cell
THATE Cattle CompanyYour source for big-horned cattle in theNorth—utilizing the right bloodlines to
produce the horn.Fairmont, Minnesota(507) 235-3467
LONE WOLF RANCHDr. Lee and Linda Ragains
New Location: Sallisaw, OK(918) 774-9107 • (918) 855-4907
new web site: www.lonewolfranch.net
OLIVER LONGHORNSwww.oliverlonghorns.com
Cattle for sale“To God BeThe Glory”
[email protected](972) 268-0083
At SAND HILLS RANCH we enjoy working withNEW BREEDERS & offer QUALITY GOODHORNED STRAIGHT BUTLER & BLEND cattle,many to choose from & an attractive OWNERFINANCE PKG, Dora Thompson (318) 872-6329 [email protected] Mansfield, LAwww.sandhillsranch.com
Located near the Texas Line & Shreveport.
HAULING - Anywhere-AnytimeWe specialize in Longhorns.Dan Tisdale (940) 872-1811
Mobile: 940/841-2619
CATTLE HAULING(C) 214/676-3598
Specializing in mounted steer horns, cowskulls, horn furniture, hides
M.P. & K.D. HORN and LEATHER SHOP
408 E. Drew • Ft. Worth, TX 76110
817-927-8061 • Fax: 817-927-7970
E-mail: [email protected] site: www.hornandleather.com
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TEXAS LONGHORNT•R•A•I•L•S
(817) 625-6241 • Fax (817) [email protected]
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LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION
Ted Roush (713) 299-7990 Cell(979) 743-4439 Home
www.asocl.com or [email protected]
YOU CALL - I HAUL!
Terry H. BrinkAuctioneerP.O. Box 928Frederick, OK 73542580-335-5732580-335-4126 Mbl.e-mail: [email protected]
NOW AVAILABLESemkin Longhorns’ new 2010 Pasture Tour DVD
showing you our 2010 calves, their dams, and theherd sires we are using for our 2011 calf crop.
Send your mailing address and phone number [email protected] and it will be shipped
to you at no cost.H: (580) 336-2925 Cell: (520) 907-3088
www.semkin-texaslonghorns.com
HOME & RANCH REALITYTRIGG MOORECo-Owner/Agent
Ofc: (254) 965-5500Fax: (254) 965-5532Cell: (254) 396-5592
936 S. Hwy 281Stephenville, TX 76401
Email: [email protected]
www.tlbaa.org
www.oakhill-longhorns.com(620) 673-4050
April is showering our Longhornfriends (old, new and soon to be)
with GOOD Deals as our herdreduction programs continue…
Excellent bulls, cows, heifers and steers forsale at reasonable prices. Top bloodlines, gentle, loud colors
and big horns!
To schedule a ranch tour or just to "talk Longhorns", call:
Dorie Damuth • Flying D Longhorn RanchMagnolia, Texas • 281-356-8167
[email protected] • www.damuthflyingdranch.com
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A Splash of Color Longhorns......51Adcock, Terry & Sherry..................52Almendra Longhorns....................50Anderson, Frank Jr. and III ..........15Anchor D Ranch......................45, 46
Beadle Land & Cattle..............14, 50Beargrass Ranch ..............................51Best At West Sale ......................39-40Best At West Sale Catalog........41-43Billingsley Longhorns....................52Blooming Grove Farm ..................51Bolen, Brent & Cindy .................. 29Bond Ranch ....................................50Box Z Ranch ............................14, 52Brett Ranch ......................................51Briscoe Longhorns..........................51Buckhorn Cattle Company ..14, 51Bull Creek Longhorns ............31, 52Butler Breeders..........................14-15
Camm Ranch..................................35C.C. Land & Cattle Co. ................50C R Ranches ....................................51Carpenter, Bo & Sylvia ..................52CedarView Ranch ..........................50Champion Genetics ......................47
Dalgood Longhorns......................15Deer Creek Longhorns..................52Diamond Q Longhorns ..............50Diamond S Longhorns ................50Dick’s Ranch Supply......................47
Eagles Ridge Longhorns................14El Coyote Ranch ........................1, 52End of Trail Ranch ............11, 30, 50
4 T Longhorns..........................26, 524 Star Ranch ....................................50Falls Creek Longhorns ..................14
Gold Star Longhorns ....................35Gross, Ray ........................................49
Helm Cattle Co...............................51Hickman Longhorns ....................52Hudson Longhorns..........................3Hughes, Gary ..................................47Husky Branding Irons ..................47
Indian Territory Sale ......................31
J.T. Wehring Family Ranch............51Jack Mountain Ranch....................52Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. ..............15Junction Hill ....................................51
Kittler Land and Cattle Co. ..........50
Lemley Longhorns ........................52
Linda Weber Realty........................47Little Ace Cattle Co. ......................14Lone Wolf Ranch ....................34, 50Longhorn Designs..........................35Longhorn Sale Pen ........................34Loomis Longhorns ........................15
Marquess Arrow Ranch ..............IBCMBC Longhorns ............................35Meadowwood ................................35Miller, Tim ......................................50Morgan Livestock ..........................47Moriah Farms..................................51Mosser Longhorns ................IFC, 52
Nordhausen, Sandi..........................7Northbrook Cattle Co...................51No-Bull ............................................47
Panther Creek Longhorns 2, 29, 52Pearl Longhorn Ranch..................52
R&R Ranch ......................................50Rafter H Longhorns ......................14Red McCombs Fiesta TexasLonghorn Sale ..................................6Red Peak Ranch ......................13, 52Rio Vista Ranch........................14, 52Rocking F Ranch ............................35Rocking G Longhorns ..................15Rocking P Longhorns....................14
7 Bar Longhorns ............................51SS Backwards Longhorns..............51Safari B Ranch ................................50Sand Hills Ranch ....................26, 28Semkin Longhorns ........................51Schmuacher Cattle ........................31Shamrock Land & Cattle LLC ....14Sidewinder Cattle Co. ..................15Smith, T.M. & Jean ........................51Star Creek Ranch ..............................7Stotts Hideaway Ranch ........52, BCStruthoff Ranch........................29, 52
Tallgrass Cattle Co. ........................50Trinity Creeks Ranch......................52Triple R Ranch (MI) ......................50Triple R Ranch (TX) ......................15Triple T Longhorns ........................51T Spur Longhorns ..........................50
Underwood Longhorns................50
V&J Longhorns ..............................15Vida Nueva Ranch ........................52
Walker, Ron ....................................52Westfarms, Inc.................................14Wichita Fence..................................34Winchester Futurity of the North..23
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APRIL 2011APR 1-3 • STLA Spring Show, Rockdale, TX. Sandy Nordhausen
(512) 898-2401 or email: [email protected]. www.stla.org.Qualifying Haltered and Youth.
APR 8-9 • Three Amigos Ranch Sale & Social, Red River Sale Barn,Marietta, OK. Social at Loomis Ranch, Marietta, OK. EventCoordinator Ashleigh: [email protected] or (432) 561-5879.
APR 8-10 • Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association, Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Brenham, TX. Doak Parker (281) 761-5215. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
APR 22-23 • Midwest Longhorn Sale, Winfield, KS. Mike Bowman (316) 778-1717.
APR 29-30 • Red McCombs 32nd Anniversary Fiesta Longhorn Sale, Johnson City, TX. Alan Sparger (210) 445-8798 or www.redmccombslonghorns.com
MAY 2011MAY 7 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX.
TLBAA (817) 625-6241.MAY 7-8 • Capitan Show, Capitan, NM. Kristi Wilson (505) 321-
5213 or Lynn Starritt, TLBNM Sec./Treas. (915) 252-4118 or (915) 886-7063 fax. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
MAY 14 • Winchester Futurity of the North, Logansport, IN. Scott Simmons (618) 729-2004 or [email protected]. Entry forms: Deana Sanders (618) 780-5365 or [email protected].
MAY 14 • STLA Spring 2011 Field Day & Annual General Meeting, Hosted by Bill & Anita Wappler, Lucy Creek Ranch, Lampasas, TX. Suzanne Perry [email protected] or (512) 263-5313. www.stla.org
MAY 20-21 • Cattle Barons Premium Sale, Mid Tex Auction Barn, Navasota, TX. Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Assoc.,George Wilhite (281) 435-1311.
JUNE 2011JUN 3-4 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX. Bill Davidson (405)
258-7117 or [email protected]. www.mlfuturity.comJUN 8-12 • TLBAA World Show & National Youth Show, Will Rogers
Complex, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or [email protected]. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
JUN 11 • Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association 14th AnnualSale of WAAKA LAPISH FOLOHA, (Sale starts @ noon) Red River Livestock Sale Facility (located between Marietta and Ardmore, OK, exit #24 off I-35), Bob Weaver (405) 659-9222 or (405) 348-2156 or fax (405) 348-5015 or [email protected].
JUN 25 • West Coast Texas Longhorn Sale, Lone Star Arena, Aurora, OR. Daniel Fey, Yamhill, OR, [email protected] or (503) 349-7866 or Sheryl Johnson (503) 349-4985. www.westcoasttexaslonghornsale.com
JUN 25 • Heart of Virginia Consignment Sale, Blackstone, VA.(804) 561-5779 or (804) 937-5779 cell or (804) 241-9728. willisbendlonghorns.com
JULY 2011JUL 10-16 • Sunrise Ranch Showmanship Camp, Sunrise Ranch,
Liberty Hill, TX. Betty Baker (512) 515-6730.JUL 22-25 • California State Fair, Sacramento, CA. Pete Boyce
(209) 239-4014 or (209) 479-2899. Deadline June 17, 2011. Qualifying Haltered and Free.
AUGUST 2011AUG 3-7 • Autobahn Super Stakes Youth Show, Will Rogers Memorial
Center, Fort Worth, TX. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or [email protected].
AUG 6 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241 www.tlbaa.org.
AUG 13 • Rocky Mountain Select Sale, Latigo Arena, Colorado Springs, CO. (Pre-Sale Party 6:00 pm, Fri. Aug. 12)(Sale starts @ 11 am, Aug. 13). Stan Searle (719) 481-3735 or Gary Lake (719) 314-8294.
AUG 28 • Nebraska State Fair Longhorn World Qualifying Show, Grand Island, NE. Delwin & Vicki Smeal (402) 568-2353. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
AUG 31 • NWLA Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane, WA.Sheryl Johnson and Bob Larson. (503) 349-4985 or (503) 829-9459. Deadline: August 31, 2011. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
SEPTEMBER 2011SEPT 2-3 • Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart, TX. Kaso
Kety (985) 674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355.SEPT 3-24 • The Kansas 150th Anniversary Cattle Drive, Caldwell,
KS. Michael Clover (620) 532-3455 or [email protected].
SEPT 9-10 • Winchester Futurity, George Henderson 2nd Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bruce Ollive (936) 674-5180.
SEPT 17 • Hunts Command Respect Production Sale, Marietta, OK. Randy Briscoe (405) 375-3090 or (405) 368-6766 cell or Jim Curry (817) 319-5556.
SEPT 29-OCT 1 • East Texs State Fair, Tyler, TX. Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower (903) 963-7442 or [email protected]. Entry form and info at www.etstatefair.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
SEPT 29-OCT 1 • Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK. Steve & Bodie Quary (405) 567-3093. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
OCTOBER 2011OCT 12-16 • TLBAA Longhorn Weekend & Horn Showcase, Fort
Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or [email protected] or Pam Galloway [email protected]. Entry Deadline: Sept. 15, 2011. www.tlbaa.org.
OCT 15 • Horn Showcase Sale, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or [email protected] or Pam Galloway [email protected]. Consignment deadline: Aug. 1, 2011,www.tlbaa.org.
OCT 29 • Deer Creek Longhorns Fall 123 Sale, Brenham, TX. Bruce Hazelwood, Farm Mgr. (979) 277-8016 or Frank Hevrdejs (713) 341-5706. www.dclonghorns.com
OCT 29 • Nebraska Texas Longhorn Assoc. Annual Sale, Beatrice Livestock Auction, Beatrice, NE. Roger or Bonnie Damrow(402) 423-5441 or [email protected]. Delwin Smeal (402) 568-2353 or Larry Long (308) 530-7272.www.beatrice77.net.
DECEMBER 2011DEC 3 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX.
TLBAA (817) 625-6241 www.tlbaa.org.
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