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The 2023 Judging Clinic will be hosted by Darol Dickinson and will be held in November 2023 (dates coming soon!)
JOHN MOXLEY
RUSSELL FREEMAN LIZZ HUNTZBERRY
CONNIE OLLIVE PRESIDENT russell@thefreemanranch com
719-338-5071
GORDON MUSGROVE REGION 1
onetreeranch@gmail.com
403-363-1729
JOEL DICKINSON
REGION 3
joel d@texaslonghorn.com
740-758-5858
SHADOW SEAMAN
REGION 5 ictoryranchlonghorns@gmail.com
208-428-2483
VICE PRESIDENT lizzhuntzberry@yahoo com
240-291-1958
DIRECTOR AT LARGE #1 TREASURER crosswrenchranch@msn.com
240-446-9950
DIRECTOR AT LARGE #2 SECRETARY Connie ollIve@aol.com
903-780-0665
VACANT REGION 2 Northeast Region
TERRY BRINK REGION 6 brinkauction@gmail.com
580- 335-4126
BILL HENDERSON REGION 9
wgh1@swbell com
281-376-3110
JUSTIN SABIO REGION 7 drjustinsabio@gmail.com
LARRY SMITH II PAST PRESIDENT
larrypsmith2@yahoo com
254-396-9185
MIKE METCALFE
REGION 4 mikemetcalfe8@icloud.com
719-491-3757
JEREMY JOHNSON REGION 8 dosninosranch@gmail com
BRAD WESTMORELAND PARLIAMENTARIAN www gangof5longhorns com 214 287-2303
JULY 14-15
ORVTLA Show & Buckeye Classic Futurity
Location: Belmont County Fairgrounds St. Clairsville, OH
Youth • Halter • Non-Halter • Futurity
Contact: Doug Burris show@orvtla.com 740-680-5973
AUGUST 4
Great Northern Cheesehead
Longhorn Futurity
Gresham, WI
Contact: Ali Mast 715-495-4369
More info: 5dranch.org
AUGUST 19
NETLA Montgomery County Fair Gaithersburg, MD
Contact: Lizz Huntzberry 240-291-1958
More info: https://www.mcagfair.com/
JULY 15
MSTLA Heart of the Rockies Show
Location: Colorado State Fairgrounds Pueblo, CO
Contact: Nicky Adams 719-683-8173
Contact: Travis Casey 719-650-5234
AUGUST 5
Great Northern Longhorn Classic Sale
Gresham, WI
Contact: Dan Huntington 715-853-7608
More info: 5dranch.org
SEPTEMBER 2
CTTLA Fall Shootout Show
Location: Wise County Fairgrounds
Decatur, TX
Youth • Halter
Judges: David Wars & John Oliver
Contact: Danielle Mershon danielle@whistlingtxlonghorns.com 254-630-0053
SEPTEMBER 8
The G&G Fall Classic Futurity
Culpeper, VA
Contact: Ann Gravett 540-219-9369
SEPTEMBER 8-9
The Good Life Futurity Lincoln, NE
Contact: Justin Georges 402-580-0209
JULY 29
NETLA York State Fair Show York Springs, PA • Open •
Judge: Rebbecca Scott
Contact: Jodi King
Contact: Remington King 717-253-8275
AUGUST 12
MSTLA Double Down Futurity
Location: Latigo Event Center Colorado Springs, CO
Contact: Nicky Adams 719-683-8173
Contact: Travis Casey 719-650-5234
SEPTEMBER 3
Top of the West TLA Show
Location: Twin Falls County Fairground Twin Falls, ID
Judge: Justin Sabio
Contact: Shadow Seaman victoryranchlonghorns@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 10
NETLA Maryland State Fair
Timonium, MD
Youth • Halter • Non-Halter
Judge: Danielle Mershon
Contact: John Moxley
crosswrenchranch@msn.com 240-446-9950
SEPTEMBER 15
The Legends Futurity
Duncan, OK
Contact: Justin Rombeck
816-536-1083
SEPTEMBER 22
NETLA Great Frederick Fair
Location: Frederick Fairgrounds
Frederick, MD
Youth • Halter • Non-Halter
Judge: Larry Smith II
Contact: John Moxley
crosswrenchranch@msn.com
240-446-9950
SEPTEMBER 30
Dickinson Cattle Co, 56th Anniversary
Customer Appreciation Day 35000 Muskrat Rd.
Barnesville, OH 43713
Contact: Kirk Dickinson 740-758-5050
SEPTEMBER 30
Boarder State Shootout
Eldorado, KS
Contact: Scott Farber 316-706-9400
SEP. 30 - OCT. 1
Midwest Texas Longhorn Show Greencastle, IN
Non-Halter • Halter • Youth
Judge: Joel Dickinson
Contact: Bradley Fidler
OCTOBER 4-7
TLA Convention & Championship Show & Futurity
Location: Stephens County Fairgrounds
Duncan, OK
Contact: ITLA Office staff@itla.com
254-898-0157
OCTOBER 6-7
The Fred Bryant Memorial Futurity Springfield, MO
Contact: Johnny Hicks 269-998-8027
OCTOBER 21-22
The Millennium Futurity Lexington, KY
Contact: Ann Gravett 540-219-9369
NOVEMBER TBD
ITLA Longhorn Judging Clinic Webinar Live Online 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. CST
Contact: ITLA Office 254-898-0157
More info:
https://www.texaslonghorn.com/pr/ index.cfm?year=ITLA&story=WebinarPR-20230620
719-338-5071
russell@thefreemanranch.com thefreemanranch com
It is with sincere gratitude I commend our dedicated members and directors for stepping up and hitting hard the corrective measures to get ITLA back in synchronization. Office assistance from Larry P. Smith, Dr. Justin Sabio, Brad Westmoreland and family, Joel and Kara Dickinson--these are the greatest. Thank you.
New staff is in place. You have heard their voices by phone or received info from them. The editors of the eDrover are Sara Burris and Kara Dickinson. They have worked to reduce eDrover rates to make a real bargain in eDrover ads. Now the ITLA eBlasts, at $50 per insertion, will reach over 3000 eager Texas Longhorn affectionados--that is the largest circulation in the industry.
The Glen Rose office is staffed with a mix of full and part time personnel. Teresa and Craig are doing a great work. The phones are being answered with a friendly knowledgeable voice, and at this writing one and two day certificate turnarounds are being sent out just like in the good-ol-days.
Notice in this eDrover info on enrolling in the World Wide ITLA Judges Clinic. This six hour clinic has been presented over 40 times and now is available world wide online. Get registered quick and don't miss this once a year opportunity. Approved judges must attend this clinic. I have been on parts of the presentation, but this time I will get on the whole thing. I may even apply to become a certified ITLA judge if I can get the votes from the board. It happens November 2023. See eDrover for application.
Check out this eDrover for the many virtues of the ITLA registration certificate that are not available from other breed associations. It's good. It's a fact, ITLA is the best.
Plan on attending the ITLA Convention and Championship Show October 4-7 at the Stephens County Fairgrounds, Duncan, OK. You won't believe some of the new ideas coming to this event. Clamp your dentures. I will be there and all the directors. Meet those who pull the load. Help us learn how to keep ITLA the best
240-291-1958 lizzhuntzberry@yahoo.com
Summer has finally hit us in Maryland, with temperatures in the 90's here. We have been in a shroud of smoke for weeks from the forest fires in Canada which has been unusual. I am splitting my time between Wyoming and Maryland now as I start the exciting process of moving our home and livestock west. A lot of thought and consideration has been given to the adjustment the horses and cattle will face transitioning to a harsher winter climate and making it as stress free as possible. It has always impressed me how slick and fat the cattle maintain themselves through the long winters there. A variety of forage options and mineral supplementation keep them in surprisingly top condition. This season, there has been an amazing amount of rainfall in the region, and cattle are being rotationally grazed in pastures belly deep in grass. In addition to natural grasses, strategic food plots consisting of wheat and alfalfa stands are supplemental protein sources for both cattle and wildlife. It is important that nutritional requirements are balanced this time of year in lactating females to facilitate heat cycles and high rates of conception. With dietary imbalances or deficits, fertility is the first thing that ceases in brood cows. Fertility is critical to keep calving season as tight as possible to reduce cowboy fatigue as well as grouping calves by similar weaning weights. We have appreciated the emerald green fields that can often be brown this time of year from lack of rainfall!
I hope our members have been pleased with the services the office has been providing. Quick turn around time on paperwork is always a help to our members.
A lot of events are on the horizon for ITLA with the upcoming judge's clinic and plans getting underway for the 2023 Championship Show.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions I can help with.
Joel Dickinson lives in Barnesville, OH where he and his family own and operate Dickinson Cattle Company. Joel is a a lifetime member of ITLA, lifetime member of the ORVTLA, ITLA Approved Training Judge, and ITLA Regional Director. Joel continues to contribute to the Industry that he has grown up in by traveling around the country visiting Breeders, judging shows, and attending sales and futurities.
ITLA is a member oriented association
We are driven by our quality of service and not regulations We are always trying to improve the service to our members We want to be the most competitive with our pricing and the most efficient in our registration process
Artificial Insemination is still the most economical method to herd improvement. Artificial Insemination is the best way to make quick, forward progress.
I am always at the ITLA Convention and am almost always at our local Ohio River Valley show You'll see me at a few other shows around the country as a judge
As we grow and continue to stay competitive in our industry, great things are on the horizon. We are excited about our new staff member, Craig Perez as he is the most qualified registrar of any association due to his computer skills and knowledge of pedigrees and the longhorn industry.
Study pedigrees and cattle pricing at longhorn sales to understand the animals in the industry that are in the highest demand and value That way, moving forward with your own programs you know what to be looking for. Start working on marketing skills with your current cattle so that you are able to jump into our competitive market.
By Rep, Dan Newhouse (WA-o4) and Margaret Byfield
As one of his first actions in office, President Biden signed an executive order calling for at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters to be conserved by 2030. This program, commonly referred to as 30x30, was launched without congressional or constitutional authority, leading to an immediate and justified outcry against federal overreach.
The Biden administration argues the program is needed to mitigate climate change and calls for more federal restrictions. Yet these solutions will not stop the devastating wildfires we are witnessing, eradicate invasive weeds, restore our watersheds, or help in recovering species. Rather, seizing more control over America’s lands will lead to more of the same results.
The 30x30 program backlash has caused the administration to advance its agenda using administrative avenues. In April, the Biden administration took the boldest step to date when the Bureau of Land Management circumvented Congress to issue its Conservation and Landscape Health proposed rule. The rule will significantly restrict resource development on federal lands while prioritizing “conservation” over statutorily defined multiple uses. The agency audaciously proposed the rule outside all of the checks and balances Congress has placed on the rulemaking process. If left to stand, it will affect 240 million acres managed by BLM, as well as every rural community in the West.
First, some context. When Congress passed the Federal Land Policy Management Act the seminal law that directs how BLM lands are to be managed it was to ensure the lands would always be open to multiple uses, such as recreation, grazing, mining, and oil and gas development.
The law directs BLM to manage these resources to ensure the land, wildlife, and local economies flourish. If the agency now argues the lands are so degraded they must be “protected and restored,” as cited in the proposed BLM rule, it is clear the agency has failed in its mission.
But we know this is not the case. We have decades of proof that effective conservation and public access to lands, including for recreational and even commercial uses, are not mutually exclusive. Instead, conservation is made more effective by multiple uses, responsible development, and active private management.
Our longest-standing partners in land stewardship are our ranchers, sportsmen, foresters, mineral and energy developers, and landowners. No one knows better the importance of stewarding our lands than the citizens whose livelihoods depend on these resources.
Every American who visits and enjoys our federal lands needs the rural communities in these areas to thrive as well. The counties maintain the roads, fund the hospitals, and answer the search and rescue calls that make visiting federal lands a safe and good experience. Local taxpayers not federal agencies fund these services. Leasing the lands for conservation only instead of the fuller array of authorized multiple uses will undermine local economies, making it impractical for Americans to enjoy the lands at all. The result will be no hunting, no fishing, and no recreation on these lands of any kind.
If the Biden administration’s priority is “tackling climate change” rather than demonizing citizens who are the best stewards of our lands, federal agencies should support their time-tested, science-based practices. These landowners know how to produce the best conservation outcomes for our lands and waters.
So, why is the Bureau of Land Management attempting to bypass Congress and change decades of proven best practice? That’s a question only the Biden administration can answer, and Congress should ask.
This proposed rule, Conservation and Landscape Health, has been published in the Federal Register and is open for comments until July 5, 2023.
Click here to view and comment.
By: Micah Hamersky
Austria, known for its picturesque landscapes, has long been associated with traditional farming practices. However, in a country where mob grazing is still relatively uncommon, some forward-thinking ranchers have recognized the potential resulting in astounding outcomes for both the land and the livestock.
Texas Longhorn Austria, led by the innovative and determined Hamersky family, has introduced the concept of mob grazing with Texas Longhorn cattle to their region. This progressive approach, which has rarely been practiced in Austria, has yielded impressive results, revolutionizing traditional farming methods and showcasing the incredible potential of sustainable land management.
The Pioneering Spirit of Texas Longhorn Austria: Driven by their passion for sustainable agriculture and admiration for the robust and resilient Texas Longhorn breed, the Hamersky family embarked on a journey to introduce Texas Longhorn Cattle to Austria. Inspired by the breed's ability to thrive in challenging environments and their innate grazing behaviour, the Hamersky’s believed that Texas Longhorns were the ideal choice for this pioneering endeavor.
What is Mob Grazing? Mob grazing is a regenerative agricultural practice that involves intensively moving cattle across small paddocks in a carefully managed rotational system. The animals are kept together in large groups, stimulating a variety of positive effects on both the soil and the vegetation. By mimicking the natural grazing patterns of wild herds, mob grazing promotes soil health, enhances biodiversity, and reduces reliance on artificial inputs.
Benefits for the Land: Mob grazing offers numerous advantages for land regeneration. The concentrated impact of the cattle hooves helps break up compacted soil, improving water infiltration and nutrient cycling. The trampling action of the herd creates a natural mulch layer that protects the soil from erosion and conserves moisture. Additionally, the diverse grazing patterns of the cattle promote a more balanced vegetation structure, leading to increased biodiversity and healthier pastures.
Benefits for the Cattle: The exercise and varied diet resulting from mob grazing contribute to the animals' overall well-being, promoting healthier growth and reduced reliance on supplementary feeds. The frequent moves of the herd encourages them to graze more as well.
Success Story: Despite being a relatively new concept in Austria, mob grazing with their Texas Longhorns has already demonstrated remarkable results. The Hamersky’s witnessed improved soil fertility, increased organic matter content, and enhanced biodiversity as well as increased productivity on our pastures. They do not use chemical inputs and herbicides, making this approach not only environmentally sustainable but also economically viable.
Micha and Elisabeth Hamersky www.texaslonghorn.at
For many years the law of the land was that every food product coming into the USA had to be labeled with the country of origin. This law was called COOL--Country Of Origin Label. Back several years ago through political chicanery, some huge importers were making billions shipping low quality, un-inspected beef into the USA. More than20countries,allwithsanitarystandardsmuchlower than the USA took advantage of the wonderful USA beef market.Thehouse-wife--meatbuyer refused to buy imported beef, so the law was changed and theCOOLlawwentaway.Today22%of beef consumed in the USA is all or mostly imported. Those whosearchoutthissubstandardbeefand purchase only for the low price include government schools,prisons,hospitals,MealsonWheels,rehab facilitiesandanyoneshoppingforthelowestprices.
Safety is to buy known, for certain, local produced USA meats. Listen to this short message clearly describing the COOL law by R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard.
Currently, without a label, the buyers do not know it is imported from 3rd world countries. As such, it drastically hurts those selling USDA inspected Texas Longhorn quality beef. Much of the cost for processing beef is the USDA required inspections. This lack of a COOL law hurts every Texas Longhorn beef producer and either forces them to sell at a lower price or else reduces sales volume at the standard price.
Our family has been proudly raising longhorns for over 29 years.
SMITHSBURG, MARYLAND
LIZZ HUNTZBERRY
LANE, COLE,AND CASSIDY
We are proud our son is protecting our family and yours, serving in the US Air Force.
NETLA Board Member • Texas Longhorn Judge ITLA Board Member • Livestock Hauling Services AvailableThe 2023 Midwest Texas Longhorn Association Show was held June 10th, 2023 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Greencastle, Indiana. States represented included Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Thank you to all the exhibitors for bringing a great variety of colors, horn shapes, and enthusiasm.
The MTLA has a great home thanks to Jim Smith and the wonderful crew of the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The Dairy Barn folks sold concessions that served longhorn beef from Rosebud Longhorns LLC and Oak Lawn Farm. We also had Amanda Rippey of Simple Stitch at the show making t-shirts!
Our show would not be possible without our generous sponsors. Thank you to our show sponsors Rand Murry-New Age Cattle Company and Dylon Miller-Bainbridge, IN Co-Alliance. Our showmanship sponsors were Mike Tomey of Tomey Farms located in Bedford, IN, and Dawn Rider-Carter of Lost River Ranch located in Shoals, IN. Grand Champion Buckle sponsors were Ed & Linda Callan of Callan Cattle Co, Steve and Judi Paloncy of Oak Lawn Farm, Charlie Hendrixson of Miller-Eads Automation located in Indianapolis, IN, and Dave Moore of Moore Family Farms located in Greensburg, IN. Champion sponsors were Keith Scott and Gretchen Cain of Duck Creek Cattle Co, Smedley Farm Service of Campbellsburg, IN, Carson & Patti Dreher of Hanging D Ranch located in Cayuga, IN, S&W Feed Center of Greencastle, IN, Nutrien Ag Solutions of Dana, IN, and Gary & Vickie Greene of Morton, IL. Class sponsors were Jim & Jodi Small of Arch Acres, Chris and Johanna Rippey of Rosebud Longhorns, Phil & Jesse Buckler of Adobe Ranch, Finn Wilson of Hanging D Ranch, and Rebecca Scott of Valley View Farms.
Prizes included belt buckles, metal trophies, ribbons, and t-shirts for the youth. The laser-cut and powder-coated metal trophies were donated by Accuburn located in Williamsport, IN.
Arch Acres, owned by Jim & Jodi Small, donated a trophy steer prospect for a raffle to raise money for more panels to increase our capacity for future shows. The prize was AA Buddy or $500 cash. The 100 tickets sold out and AA Buddy was won by Charles Nice. Charles gave Buddy back to his handler, Jamie Buckler, and turned down the money. Thank you to ALL who purchased tickets as this will help the club handle bigger shows in the near future in Greencastle, IN!
Key roles like announcing, handing out awards, working the cattle, and more are critical to a smooth operating show. We are fortunate to have members with years of experience in those roles. Thank you to Joel Dickinson who did a great job of judging the longhorn cattle against the breed standards. Panels for pens were donated by Arch Acres Texas Longhorn Cattle, Dave MooreBatterton Spring Hill Farm, and Darla Rohr. Pen set up early in the week was thanks to Phil Buckler, Chris Rippey, Charles Nice, Dave Moore, Darla Rohr, and Brad Fidler. Our 2023 show chair was Brad Fidler. Charles Nice announced the show. Jamie Buckler sang the national anthem. Roger Holmes was our official show bookkeeper. Jodi Small was in charge of awards. The Silent Auction was operated by Patti Dreher and her family. 50-50 Drawing was thanks to Patti Dreher, and thank you to Shawn Decker for donating back his winnings! Photography was captured by Christina Tomey based out of Bedford, IN. Working the back during the show were Chris Rippey, Brad Fidler, and Dave Moore. The show ringman was Mike Tomey. Jessica Buckler of Adobe Ranch Designs offered free ad design and created the show programs. Simple Stitch made t-shirts at the show! The silent auction had many wonderful donations and great support from the crowd set a new record. We truly thank all of those that donated to the silent auction!
Congratulations to our youth All Age Champion Buckle winners; Grand Female - VVF Lily shown by Aslynn Breagel owned by Valley View Farms, Reserve Grand Female - VVF Daisy shown by Aslynn Breagel owned by Valley View Farms. Grand Steer - CC Racer shown by Dylan Case owned by Case Catte, Reserve Grand Steer - VVF Mclintlock shown by Aslyn Breagel owned by Valley View Farms. Top Showman Buckle was won by Aslynn Breagel.
Haltered All Age Grand Champion buckle winners were; Grand Female - VVF Lily shown by Rebecca Scott owned by Valley View Farms, and Reserve Grand Female - Cassady shown by Gretchen Cain owned by Duck Creek Cattle. Grand Steer - CC Racer shown by Dylan Case owned by Case Catte, Reserve Grand Steer - Captain Appa shown by Keith Scott owned by Duck Creek Cattle. Grand BullDWM Magnum Power shown by Vince Trenkamp owned by Batterton Springhill Farm, Reserve BullMoon A Risin shown by Doug Burris owned by MB Longhorns.
Non-Haltered All Age Grand Champion buckle winners were; Grand Female - Tux’s Sky owned by Tomey Farms, Reserve Grand - Tux’s Katrina owned by Tomey Farms. owned by Finn Wilson, Reserve Grand - AA Buddy owned by Arch Acres.
The Buckler family was given the 2022 Unsung Hero Award.
A show is a success because of many hours of effort donated by club members, friends, and family alike. We appreciate the many farms which showed cattle, supported us from afar through sponsorship, and helped spread the word about our show. We are already looking forward to next year's show scheduled for June 8th, 2024. Next year’s show will be an even bigger year for awards and fun! We hope you will plan to attend next year’s show in Greencastle, Indiana!
Check out our website for meeting announcements and 2024 show details.
adobe-ranch.wixsite.com/mtla
See you next year!
Jessica Buckler, MTLA Vice President
If you have not registered your calves yet, this is all the data, costs, and a graphic you receive with the ITLA certificate. More information of value is on ITLA certificates than any registry. Here is what you get for the lowest--lowest price in the industry.
~Vertical certificates for easy filing on non transparent heavy stock paper.
~Certificate type is a large easy to read bold, simple cap.
~OCV# included for a permanent record. Pins, clips or tattoos may be lost or become unreadable, but the ITLA OCV number on the certificate is for ever. Some states require OCV for entry.
~Birth weight data is an indicator of easy calving, health, and mature size.
~ITLA certificates have four generation records of ancestor's names, ID#, and registration numbers for a permanent record, if per chance dual registration is desired, it gives all data at a glance.
~ITLA is one of the few registries providing a full color photo at no extra charge. This is one of the most popular reasons people switch to ITLA certificates. At later day when critter has developed huge twisty horns a new photo can be replaced at a small replacement fee
~Simple identification (ID) numbers are used. No (private herd) or confusing her numbers required
~Holding brands can be crisp computer affixed (when provided) for bold presentations, no smudgy rubber stamps.
~Millennium Futurity stamps at no charge when qualified.
~Wait to register in ITLA up to 14 months of age for only $15.
~Register any qualified animal at any age for $25-lowest price in the industry
~AI sire enrollment $100 without extensive ancestry DNA costs--lowest price in the industry.
~Active annual membership $75-lowest price in the industry
~Signed and stamped
~ITLA works to give every member their best certificates, service and quality.
I want to THANK everyone that helped make the 2nd Annual ITLA Longhorn Show of the Ozarks a success. Russ Thompson for being the announcer & Anita Butler Thompson for handling records. Tonya Carr Abel for make ready and awards. On top of that she helped my daughter be courageous to take her calves in by herself. Curtis Abel and Ty Huskey for helping in the ring and in make ready Eric Meyer for helping Levi E. Mast handle our cattle and being the night security. Bogdan Melnichuk for bringing 2 of his children to help with taking photos and his daughter who helped show calves in the youth show. Thank you who brought cattle and a BIG thank you to my sponsors M2 Rifleman owned by B&H Partnership, Bull & Barrel Longhorns & Savannah Belle Farms with Ty & Lindsey Huskey , Abel Longhorns , Rocking JP Cattle with Justin Wilson & Paige Wilson Church View Cattle Co. with Mike Thiel & Shirley Spranger Thiel and Heaven on Earth with Keith Bentz and Sandi Bentz And special Thank you to Doug Burris for judging open and Greg Brown for judging youth. Again this show could not have happened with out all this help. Thank you all.
~Amy Mast~
Champion Junior Heifer: BNB She's A Lady
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Quietly Famous
Champion Senior Heifer: CTA Drop the Fashion Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Under Span
Champion All Age Female: CTA Drop the Fashion Reserve Champion All Age Female: Under Span
Champion Junior Bull:Thunder Mountain Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Gun Shot
Champion All Age Bull: Thunder Mountain Reserve Champion All Age Bull: Gun Shot
Champion Junior Steer: G&L Indian Outlaw
Reserve Champion Junior Steer: G&L Quanah
Parker
Champion Senior Steer: LE Lippy
Champion All Age Steer: G&L Indian Outlaw
Reserve Champion All Age Steer: G&L Quanah
Parker
Intermediate: Kenley Huskey
Teen: Alissa Butler
Veteran- Celeste Mast
Champion Junior Heifer: BNB She's A Lady
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: FHR 20G's Oreo River
Champion Senior Heifer: Under Span
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: CTA Drop the Fashion
Champion Junior Cow: BB Daisy Mae
Reserve Champion Junior Cow: OL Snickerdoodle
Champion All Age Female: Under Span
Reserve Champion All Age Female: BNB She's A Lady
Champion Junior Bull: D' Artagan By Stop Box
Champion Intermediate Bull: Thunder Mountain Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: Gun Shot
Champion All Age Bull: D' Artagan By Stop Box
Reserve Champion All Age Bull: Thunder Mountain
Champion Junior Steer: G&L Quanah Parker
Reserve Champion Junior Steer: G&L Indian Outlaw
Champion Senior Steer: LE Lippy
Champion All Age Steer: LE Lippy
Reserve Champion All Age Steer: G&L Quanah Parker
Hey y ’all my name is Rachael Martin I am the 2023 Miss ITLA Queen I am a senior in high school from North Carolina and a member of NETLA & ITLA. I love Jesus, family, animals, & kids. I have had the best time representing the ITLA this year and I’m looking forward to all the new experiences yet to come. It has been wonderful to teach others about Texas Longhorns and agriculture while meeting so many new people along this journey Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to represent the breed we love through this special position.
1 Timothy 4:12
Hey Y’all.
It has been a busy few weeks for me and one of these busy events was our first NETLA (North East Texas Longhorn Association) Youth & Open show. It was great to be back in the show ring working as one with the animals. So far this year, I am showing M7 High Caliber, my senior heifer, and LVR Sun Seared, my bull. Overall, both did really good, and it was so amazing to have the longhorn fam cheering me on all the while. It is such a blessing to have everyone supporting & helping each other even though we are competing. That’s what makes the Longhorn family set apart from the rest! Special shoutout to Evelyn, who was my good luck charm the whole time. Thanks for all the encouragement you guys, it means a lot. It was so nice to finally see other ITLA youth and get to reconnect both inside and outside the show ring. Thanks especially to Jade who gave us some helpful tips for showmanship, & Wyatt who helped keep the show on track. It was greatly appreciated. Also, a big thanks to Liz for helping me with my bull. NETLA team, your awards and youth support were fantastic & it was definitely a special, memorable show.
Can’t wait to see everyone at the next event!
God Bless,Rachael
MartinPsalm 36:10 - “O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee, and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.”
I am a 12 year old Idaho farm girl in her 4th year showing long horns She has represented the ITLA as their Princess following in her older sister's royalty footsteps. Art and livestock of all types fill her time Entering the 7th grade this Fall, Ally will have wrapped up her 4th year in 4H and will be prepping for the ITLA Championship Show where she will be among several Idaho youth travelling south to show their long horns.
Hands, heart, head and health. The 4 corners of what makes 4H. We pledge ourselves to better ourselves and our communities. For me, 4H has been livestock, primarily long horn cattle. I know of several youth here who, because of 4H, are now involved with the breed. 4H is a big part of people learning and becoming a part of hobbies and industries.
No matter how you discovered your love of long horns, we are a big family. I am thankful that my county fair, 4H and my Dad's childhood dream mixed together to bring me here, 2023 ITLA Princess and breed ambassador to all I meet.
I am a member of ITLA and NETLA I am 10 years old from Bailey North Carolina. I have been a longhorn member since birth. My parents registered my first calf when I was born I attended shows and sales before I could walk. Now I have my own cattle that carry my brand. My favorite thing about raising Longhorns are the people The Longhorn people are great people and willing to help. I also love the cattle because they are such a special breed
I am so proud to be part of the ITLA organization and their youth. I also am proud to be part of the NETLA affiliate. This past month, I have been able to attend the NETLA futurity and sale in Pennsylvania as well as, their show a couple weeks later in Maryland. This is a great group of people that encourages us. As always, I am looking forward to more upcoming events.
Happy Trails, Leah
After graduating from veterinary school (1965), Ron joined a mixed animal practice, mostly equine, in Georgetown, Kentucky. After he spent a year in the practice, he became a resident veterinarian at Castleton Farm, a large Standardbred horse farm near Lexington. From there he achieved and completed a clinical surgery and medicine internship and residency position at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. He completed a 3-year post-doctoral (non-PhD) degree fellowship in perinatal physiology studying piglet respiratory physiology at University of Pennsylvania's Medical School. He applied this training to foal infectious pulmonary diseases He became a first in professorial standing as an Assistant Professor in Equine Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Ron subsequently joined in a partnership at the Maryland Equine Center in Sparks, Maryland He was later recruited to TAMU’s Veterinary Medicine College to teach and perform clinical service, as well as develop a research program at its Large Animal Department where he obtained his professorship (1993) and emeritus professorship (2009) He became nationally/internationally known for his research on a bacterial infectious respiratory disease in foals He was successful in developing an immunotherapy procedure to help/prevent or lessen its severity In 1984, he became Director of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Department at TAMU and stepped down in 1993 after almost a decade of leadership. He continued with his research, teaching and clinical service at TAMU until retirement in 2007. He received many awards and honors for his outstanding accomplishments of research at TAMU. Outside of his veterinary career, his interest lay with raising foals and calves of various breeds. He specifically developed an interest in Longhorn cattle. For the last 20 years he and a neighboring veterinarian formed a partnership where they have focused on developing improvements in the breed’s horns and body type through AI and embryo transfer.
Either Sex 15 months & older
Steers any age
ITLA Dual Registration (2 years and below)
ITLA Dual Registration (2 years and older)
P.O. Box 2610 Glen Rose, TX 76043
Phone: 254 898-0157 Fax: 254 898-0165
Proper fees must accompany this application
I hereby certify this to be a true and correct statement and I request to have same recorded in the International Texas Longhorn Association Registry, in consideration of which I agree to abide and be bound by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Association and amendments thereto
P.O. Box 2610 ◆ Glen Rose, TX 76043 Phone: (254) 898-0157 ◆ Fax: (254) 898-0165
Proper fees must accompany this application
I (we) the owner(s) of this animal, or authorized agent of owner(s), hereby warrant the information contained herin to be true and correct and apply for transfer of ITLA Certificate of Registration, and will legally defend ownership as represented
TRANSFER BY LEASE I, , (Owner - Lessor) (Address) ITLA Member # do hereby lease this , named (Cow or Bull) (Animal Name)
Identification Number ITLA Number (Brand #) (Registration Number) to , (Name of Lessee) (Address of Lessee) ITLA Member # for the following period: from (Date) to (Date)
Lease/Loan of Sire: The signature of the Lessee may be used in lieu of the owner of the sire when submitting a registration application providing this form is completed and filed with ITLA by the owner within 30 days after delivery of sire to Lessee.
Lease/Loan of Dam: The signature and address of the Lessee may be used and shown as breeder on registration applications in lieu of the signature and address of the registered owner of the dam for the purpose of registering of recording progeny born during the period specified on this form, provided this form is completed and filed with the ITLA, by the owner, within 30 days after delivery of the dam to the Lessee.
Signature of Owner/Lessor
Date
Signature of Lessee
*PO Box 2610 * Glen Rose, Texas, 76043 * 254-898-0157 * Fax 254-898-0165 *
Bull’s Registered Name:
Brand / ID Number:
Registration Number: Enclose copy of front and back of registration certificate
Owner:
ITLA Member #:
Ranch Name:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone Number:
Signature:
Application must include the Following:
1. Fee of $100.00
2. DNA type on applicable bull.
3 Health certification in effect at time of all semen collection, including negative tests for Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, 5 Leptospirosis, Vibriosis, and Trichomoniasis
4 Copy of Bull’s Registration Certificate
5 Photo of Bull
Failure to comply with procedures set forth in the ITLE Artificial Insemination Enrollment regulations will be cause for cancellation of enrollment You may contact the lab of your choice for DNA kits and procedures. ITLA recommends Neogen for DNA results. Neogen Genomics 4131 N 48th St Lincoln, NE 68504. Email for Neogen; geneseekinfo@neogen.com and phone number 402-435-0665.
Name of Animal Being Registered:
AI Breeding Certificate
I hereby certify the following information to be true And correct concerning the Artificial Insemination of the following cow:
Registered Name of Cow
Registered Number Brand/ ID #
Location of Brand/ ID # Holding Brand and Location
Name of Certified Sire
Registration # Brand ID A I #
Name of Inseminator Date of Insemination
Address of Inseminator
City, State, Zip
Signature of Inseminator
Embryo Transfer Certificate
I hereby certify the following information to be true and correct concerning the Embryo Transfer of the following cow:
Registered Name of Cow Holding Brand and Location
Registered Number Location of Brand/ ID #
Name of Owner of Cow
Brand/ ID # Membership Number
Address
Name of Certified Sire
Registration # Brand/ ID # A.I. #
Name of Transfer Technician Date on Transfer
Address of Transfer Technician
Signature of Transfer Technician
