There is a scientific concept called “Conditioned Emotional Response” (CER) which is a phenomenon where certain sounds elicit certain emotions based on what the sound represents to the hearer. For example, many folks set an alarm on their phones to go off in the morning. If you were to play that same alarm sound in the afternoon and monitor their vitals you would see a spike in both their heart rate and cortisol levels Why? Because that sound is associated with bad connotations for most people: (waking up from a lovely dream and getting out of a warm bed only to go to a job they hate in the concrete jungle)
Well, for ranchers there is a different alarm sound that rings out not only in the morning, but constantly...the bawling of calves being weaned. Most folks try and have their mama cows calving in late spring and early summer to avoid extremely cold and extremely hot temperatures to ensure the best birthing environment possible for both mama and baby. Most ranchers try and wean their calves between six and eight months of age. Thus, for many ranches, it is getting close to weaning time! Fall is a time when many ranchers regroup after a long season of shows, calving and field maintenance. With the temperatures waning and winter grazing crops being planted it is often an opportune time to wean.
Weaning sounds simple enough, but when you get down to it it’s a very complex process with many moving parts. Weaning is essentially the time when ranchers start applying the magnifying glass to their calf crop and decide who to sell and who to keep, who to halter break and who to turn out into pastures, who to put into their breeding program and who to castrate, etc. It is also a time to let mama cows graze on hearty oats and winter wheat to get their weight back up after raising a healthy baby so that they can be bred again. The actual separation of mama from baby is just the tip of the iceberg.
So, let’s briefly break down each aspect of the fall weaning process; but first, a few stallkeeping items, keep in mind when choosing where and how to relocate your calves, they should be (1.) easily accessible for monitoring and (2.) separated based on sex, as soon, those babies will be able to breed
My family’s operation, Gang of 5 Longhorns, and m ily invest in their cattle once they are in the weaning p ue temperaments begin to form and can be seen and take rs. Halter breaking is not merely about choosing the prettie so about logic. Halter breaking is a very time-consuming p is money. Thus, save yourself a lot of trouble and monitor personalities of your calves. If you begin to halter break and a calf just won’t cooperate, consider what your other options may be Again, time is money, and you could be more efficiently investing it in other facets of your herd development and ranch promotion. If you like the growth and development of an animal, however, and they have good temperament, by all means prep them for shows.
Additionally, if you notice animals you really like, consider plugging them directly into your breeding program once they are established in the show circuit. Having the title “XYZ Grand Champion” next to the name of any of your herd sires or foundation cows makes for a great added marketing point. Darol Dickinson actually recently came out with an exceptionally informative article on ways to make money while showing. So, if you want advice from the DCC patriarch himself, check out the article on his site.
My favorite part of weaning time is deciding who to castrate (or burdizzo, or band, etc.) and who to leave as a bull. Of course, there are many factors here that play into this and none of us want to read a book on castration right now ( I do not want to nor do I have the depth of knowledge to compose one) but I will detail a few key points to keep in mind.
Deciding who to keep as a bull is complex for many reasons. Some of the most challenging are (1.) It can take a long time to truly know how each prospective animal will grow up and time is of the essence with easy and relatively painless castration if it must be carried out (2.) Deciding which bulls could compliment your own foundation females while not watering down your pedigrees (3.) Trying to decipher which bloodlines the market is wanting from herd sires (4.) Trophy steers can be a valuable aspect to a herd, and, as we all know, castration can add to horn length. It would be unrealistic for most ranches to show all of their animals and or sterilize all of them. As such, some weanling stock may be plugged into pasture grazing as they grow and develop into viable players for your next generation of Longhorns. Others, after monitoring, may need to be sold either as pasture art, or someone’s next ( very delicious and nutritious) cheeseburger. This may be done for various reasons , but they all revolve around creating profit or at least avoiding net loss in your program and also maintaining your operation’s image to the public.. If you get a really gnarly looking animal, for example, it may not be best to advertise her as stock on your sites and socials and instead as prime steak. I would also argue, however, that having too few head of cattle for sale from your program is a dangerous game to play as well.
Lastly, the weaning process is a great time to let your hard working cows take a break from their big babies and prepare for another successful breeding season.
While spring is usually viewed as the time for rejuvenation by most yuppies, fall is truly a glorious time for ranchers and cattle alike, and, when managed properly, can be the most important piece to the future of your herd. So, the next time you hear cattle bawling, the CER should be one of cheering for future process and proper herd management not disdain (although let’s be honest that sound gets OLD!). Oh, and don’t forget to sip pumpkin spice lattes while doing all your fall weaning. Trust me, it makes everything better!
Happy Fall, Ya’ll!!!
-ITLA PAST PRESIDENTS-
JERRY WILLIAMS 1990 BILL ANTHONY 1991
BEN GRAVETT 1997
MARY SUE CLINE 2003
LARRY LANERO 2014-2015
RUSSELL HOOKS OCT 2022-APRIL 2023
DAROL DICKINSON 1998-1999
JOHN HODGES 2004-2006
GARY DON TAYLOR 2016
STAN SEARLE 1992-1993 JOE VALENTINE 1994-1996
RAY MOORE 2000
LARRY SMITH II 2007-2010
MIKE TOMEY 2017-2018
GARY BRUCH 2001-2002
ROGER HUTTON 2011-2013
LARRY SMITH II 2019-2022
RUSSELL FREEMAN APRIL2023- PRESENT
-ITLA Committees-
The International Board of Directors has established the following Committees which are designed, in part, to help the ITLA run more efficiently, to remain competitive in the industry, and to provide our members with desired activities and volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in serving on any of these Committees, please contact the listed Chairpersons. We need your ideas and energies!
MARKETING/MEMBERSHIP/EVENTS COMMITTEE
Chair: Gary Lake – (719) 314-8294
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair: Justin Sabio – (940) 902-3246
COMPUTER COMMITTEE
Chair: Russell Freeman – (719) 338-5071
JUDGES APPROVAL/SELECTION COMMITTEE
Chair: Larry Smith – (254) 396-9185
AFFILIATES COMMITTEE
Chair: Shadow Seaman – (208) 420-2484
BEEF COMMITTEE
Chair: Mike Metcalfe – (719) 478-3011
BY-LAWS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Chair: Brad Westmoreland – (972) 937-7273
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs: Wes and Amanda Evans
SHOW RULES COMMITTEE
Chair: Justin Sabio – (940) 902-3246
CHAMP SHOWS COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs: Larry Smith II- 254-396-9185 and Pam Kinsel Hughes- 254-898-0157
Ingredients
8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 (4- to 5-lb) boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (750-mL) bottle red wine
1 (14.4-oz.) bag frozen pearl onions
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
4 peeled carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 c. beef broth
1 pound button mushrooms, stems trimmed
Directions:
1Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping the bacon drippings in the pot.
3Pat the beef dry and season it with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and brown the beef, in batches, on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Remove the meat to a plate set aside. If there is a lot of oil left, pour off all but 2 tablespoons, reserving the rest for the mushrooms.
4Add the onion and celery to the pot, and cook until the vegetables are tender and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, flour, garlic, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine, whisking to combine, and bring to a boil. Add the pearl onions, thyme, bay leaf, and carrots. Return the beef and half of the bacon to the pot. Pour in enough broth to just cover the meat and bring to a simmer. Cover and place in the oven. Cook until the beef is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5Meanwhile in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of reserved cooking fat over medium heat. Add the mushrooms in one layer and cook, without moving, until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and continue cooking until golden brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
6Skim off any excess fat from the top of the stew and stir in the sautéed mushrooms. Taste for salt. Serve the stew over mashed potatoes, topped with parsley and the remaining bacon.
Ingredients
For the steak:
2
(2 lb.) Cowboy Steaks (each about 2-2 1/2 inches thick)
2 tsp.
kosher salt
1 tsp.
ground black pepper
1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil, optional
For the ranch butter:
1/4 c.
unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp.
ranch seasoning (such as Hidden Valley brand)
1 1/2 tsp.
chopped parsley
Directions
1. For the steaks: Remove the steaks from the refrigerator. Season all sides of each steak with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. For the ranch butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, ranch seasoning, and parsley. Mash with a fork to combine and mix well. Transfer the butter to a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a little log. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Place one steak in the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes, until a golden crust forms. Flip and sear for another 3-5 minutes. Using a spoon, tilt the pan and remove some of the rendered fat; discard. Reduce the heat to medium. Turn the steak onto its fat cap (lean it against the side of the pan, if needed) and sear for 1 minute. Return the steak to its second seared side and transfer the skillet to the oven for 8–16 minutes, or until the internal temperature closest to the bone reaches 132°F (for medium rare). Remove the steak from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Carefully wipe out the skillet and repeat with the remaining steak.
4. Top steaks with slices of ranch butter and let rest for 5 minutes. Carve the steak off the bone (but save that for eating!) and thinly slice against the grain. Serve immediately.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2024
OCTOBER 30- NOVEMBER 2
ITLA Championship Show & Convention
Angelina County Expo Center
Lufkin, Texas
Contact: Larry Smith
Contact: Pam Kinsel Huges
MAY 16-18
2025 CTTLA Spring Fling Show
Myers Park and Event Center
McKinney, TX
Contact: Danielle Mershon
Phone: 254-630-0053
2 non-halterered female shows
2 open haltered shows
2 open miniature shows
1 youth show
1 youth Miniature show
NOVEMBER 2
Texas Longhorn Muster
Futurity and Horn Showcase
CQLX Complex Gracemere
Central Queensland Australia
NOVEMBER 2
Great Lakes Texas Longhorn Association
12pm-1pm
Triple R Ranch
11585 Round Lake Road
Horton, MI 49246
Contact: Josh Shaw 616-212-8226
www.glilta.com
A LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT
214- 287-2303
brad@westmorelandlawfirm com www gangof5longhorns com
T H E I T L A F A M I L Y
I am writing this month’s VP letter after having just returned home from the 2024 Championship Show and Convention in Lufkin, Texas Somehow I forget in the intervening months between International Championship Shows how very busy they can be. I didn’t actually see the outside of the home we rented until Sunday morning because it was always dark when we arrived and left on previous days. Frankly, the week and weekend were a bit of a blur, what with the planning, the set-up and take down, trying to focus on my girls and our cattle, the announcing, the meetings, the banquet -- the list goes on and on. But I wouldn’t miss it for the world, and one thing does stand out clearly in my mind: the comradeship that exists between members of our organization.
This past week I saw countless instances of members - young and old alike - helping other members and simply helping. I saw folks step in to help set things up when they didn’t have to. Old friendships were rekindled and new ones were made (I made a few myself). Heck, I saw North and South getting along! Sure, I witnessed a few flare-ups; but I also saw some forgiveness and grace being extended. Shouldn’t it be that way in healthy families? Mainly, what stood out to me was a feeling of belonging - and it seemed that most folks whom I came in contact with shared that feeling as well I suppose that is because we all share one thing in common despite our undoubtedly myriad differences: we love the Texas Longhorn breed.
As my last vice presidential message to you - the members - I would like to say this: if you happen to be one of those very few who saw problems but did not step-in calmly to help address them but are happy to talk or complain about them; or if you found yourself being the cause of one of the few flare-ups and did not extend forgiveness or grace thereafter, think about what our breed stands for. The Texas Longhorn is the most iconic image of the Old West and the character of the hard working, honest men and women who gave their sweat and blood to tame it We are privileged to be involved with this breed of cattle; to wear cowboy hats and boots that see actual use beyond a Fort Worth Saturday night. God has blessed us with an Association that is different from the others in that we are a close knit family Let’s keep it that way The apostle Paul, who is responsible for writing most of the New Testament, called himself the “chief of all sinners” in I Timothy 1:15. I’m no Paul, but I dang sure have my share of faults. I want to thank you for extending me grace this past year as I stumbled through my duties as Vice President, and I ask for your continued support and prayers as I try to lead us as the ITLA President this next year. I’ll show you the same courtesy Deal?
As we end one journey and begin another together, may God continue to bless you, your Gang, and your cattle It’s been my true privilege to serve you as your Vice President Thank you for giving me that opportunity.
-Brad Westmoreland
UPDATE FROM HEADQUARTERS
254-898-0157 staff@itla com itla com
What a show!!!!
The 2024 ITLA Championship Show was a HUGE success! It was such a busy week and so much fun! I will be posting all show results soon so be on the lookout for those! I can't even express how grateful I am for every person who sponsored, brought cattle, helped with setup and the running of the show, and just came out to support! We have some new members from this show and I love seeing the excitement for our wonderful breed!
The youth members did a spectacular job with the cattle and I'm always amazed by how hard they work! The Cowstume contest was by far my favorite part of the week! With 35 entries, the arena was full of laughter and it was so special!
Plan on attending next year if you weren't able to this year! -Pam
REDUCINGSTRESS REDUCINGSTRESS
D U R I N G F A L L W E A N I N G
BY: SARAH FRANK
Beef cattle often experience stress during the time of weaning and Longhorns are no different. Doing what you can to limit this stress can help their daily gain. While weaning can be a traumatic time for calves, it can also be a lucrative management tool if done correctly.
There are four main types of stress; physical, environmental, nutritional and social. Physical stress can occur during long periods of standing in working facilities, mishandling in working chutes and hauling to the weaning facility. Castration can also increase stress levels experienced at weaning time.
Environmental stress can be man-made or climatic. The main human induced stressor for calves is the weaning pen. Also transferring calves from a dry lot to a clean pasture can add to their stress if they are unfamiliar with their surroundings. A dusty dry lot can also cause respiratory problems and decrease their weight gain.
Climatic issues - rain, snow, ice - are out of our control but if you plan your weaning time you can avoid these conditions, or the worst of them at least.
Removal of a calf from its mother, inevitable at weaning time, causes social stress. You can decrease this type of stress by implementing a cross-fence approach to weaning. Using this method, calves are separated from their mothers by a good fence that will keep them apart. This allows the calves to be in nose to nose contact with their mothers and keeps the calves calmer since separation in no longer a factor. This method can also be effective when there is a small distance between the calf and cow, even though they cannot touch being able to see each other will help reduce social stress.
Another low stress weaning alternative is pasture weaning. Pasture weaning is a low stress alternative to conventional dry lot weaning as it reduces both environmental and nutritional stressors. The calves are accustomed to the pasture so there is no environmental change and also their diet does not change so nutritional stress is not a factor either.
Demonstrations have shown that calves weaned on pasture and supplemented gained more weight than calves weaned in a dry lot. Researchers in New Mexico conducted a study and found that, during the first three weeks post-weaning, pasture weaned calves gained 1.57 pounds per day whereas calves weaned in a dry lot only gained .95 pounds per day.
When it comes time to wean the calves in your herd, ultimately, it is up to you to decide what works for you and your herd. Weaning around 6-8 months of age is common, but can vary depending on the situation. The overall health of the calves is one of the most important things to consider. Also, climate conditions are a big factor. For example, in times of drought or excess moisture, early weaning can help reduce pressure on pastures. The amount of feedstuffs that are available can affect the best time for weaning.
Early weaning can occur when calves are between 1-5 months of age. This is usually because pasture is scarce due to drought. Weaning at 3-5 months is a viable option to lower the requirements of the cows and also put less pressure on the pasture. Over-stressed pastures not only take longer to recover but the plants are less vigorous which allows plants you do not want to invade your pasture.
Early weaning requires management to make some decisions. Once weaned - will you keep or sell? What is your feed availability if you keep? Should you offer creep feed to help them adapt? There are many advantages and disadvantages to early weaning. Possibly the most important thing to consider, early weaned calves can be more susceptible to stress and health problems. Also, keep in mind that beef cattle are amazing mothers and the cow will sacrifice her own body and ultimately next years reproductive performance by continuing to produce milk even when pasture quality and/or quantity are too low to support her basic requirements.
Overall, calves can adapt well to most environments given time and resources. Mastering the weaning process is essential for good herd management. By implementing a weaning plan that focuses on the health of your herd you will minimize the risk of disease, weight loss and poor performance. In conclusion, as long as you take into account the calf’s age, nutritional needs and stress levels and you will create a seamless weaning strategy for you and your herd.
Camilla Westmoreland
2024 ITLA Queen
May Your Horns Grow Ever Longer
When they are first born, Longhorn calves are far from the mature pasture trophies they will turn out to be: they have countless inches to grow, tons of weight to put on and lots of learning to do. But it all starts with those little horn buds. We will come back to that later.
This is my final article to address you as the Queen of the International Texas Longhorn Association. I just want to say, “Thank You”. Thank you to the selfless souls who have made this Queen Court possible and for fostering such beauty and leadership in young ladies of the ITLA. Thank you to all of the amazing young women who entered this contest with me last October and for all of the grace they afforded me. Thank you to Kenley Huskey, our 2023-2024 Princess and Baylor Marti our 2023-2024 Little Miss. These young ladies are the future leaders in our industry and the world Thank you to all of the goodhearted folks who took a chance on me by selecting me to be the Queen of the ITLA to represent our hallowed organization this past year. Thank you to each person who has supported me in my endeavors. While Queen of the ITLA, I have had so many opportunities to advocate for the Longhorn breed both in my local community and nationwide from shows, to children’s homes to learning how to advertise and talk with potential new members, to social media promotion and collaboration. I have done my best to handle it all with grace and to represent not only each of you, but also God. Because, while I won’t always be royalty in ITLA terms, I will always be a daughter of the King. Which, by the way, is something that He offers to all of us: sonship. For all of the opened doors, I say thank you. Yet what I have learned most is that it doesn’t take a title to get your foot in the door. Sure, the crown is nice, and I am beyond grateful for the honorific, but that can only get you so far. If you have enough courage and grit you can truly accomplish anything you set your mind to All good farm vehicles have a bull bumper guard Let God be your bumper guard. What I have found is that if He wants you to take a path, he will plow down the weeds and trees and make the way for you. Now, you still have to give the truck some diesel and actually drives, but He will guide you, and, if you truly give your heart to Him and set your GPS to His navigation, He will open incredible doors.
At the beginning of my Queen tenure, I though ahead to what I wanted to be able to say for my closing article so that I could conduct my term thusly. However, the peaceful farewell and nice bow I anticipated to tie on my time here as a representative of the ITLA that I originally planned will not be what you receive. Because my plans for the ITLA are far from over.
In fact , this is the first step of many. Ever since I was old enough to understand the basics of U.S. politics I said that I wanted to be the first female President of the United States. I even had colleges lined up to help me get my foot in the door However, God shut that door and steered my boots in a very different direction. Which, by following His goading in my heart and driving down that aforementioned cleared path, is how I ended up here. It is my aim to one day serve on the ITLA Board of Directors and soon after, be the second (if not third or fourth if more women serve first!) female President of the ITLA.
With that being said, there are some personal goals that I want to accomplish first not to mention more knowledge and experience I need to garner. But be on the lookout! Ultimately, it is my goal to continue to promote the Texas Longhorn breed with grace and unbridled passion to anyone who will listen because I truly believe that if the world had access to more nature and cattle, it would be a much happier and Godfearing place.
From the top of my hat to the tip of my boots I say a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for letting me represent you as your 2023-2024 ITLA Queen. I think my horn set has finally blossomed as it should May your horns grow ever longer my friends
ITLA Little Miss
Baylor Marti
Wrapping Up a Great Year
October and November means it’s time to wean the Spring calves. I love to watch them and pick my favorites. It’s hard because they are all so cute and colorful.
Halloween Fun
Do you like to celebrate Halloween? I do every year with my family. We always join in on a competition where you dress up your horse and you dress up too. I got FIRST PLACE on that! We also dressed up my cow even though we weren’t able to go to the ITLA Championship Show. I used the same costume that my horse wore! I was Rocket Raccoon from “Guardians of the Galaxy” and my steer was Groot.
I’ll Miss Being Little Miss
I had a great time serving the ITLA as Little Miss this past year. It’s a big responsibility. It went by so fast. I wish we could have made more shows, but sometimes not everything works out. I was especially sad to miss the Championship Show. But this year I talked to a lot of people about Longhorns and shared what I know about them. Good luck to the next Little Miss!
r o c e s s o r s
Finding a meat processor willing to handle big horned cattle is always a chore, so we decided to help! We reached out to some longhorn breeders to see which processors they were using and happy with. Below is the list that we have complied so far, hopefully this helps!
Timberline Meats
Penn Yann, NY.
Ray’s Meat Market
Woodward, OK.
Smucker’s Meats
Mount Joy, PA.
USDA
Kemps Custom Butchering
Middlefield, OH.
USDA
5th. Avenue
Sterling, OK.
USDA
Southern Meat Processing
Headland, AL.
USDA
Westcliffe Meats
Westcliffe, CO.
USDA
Rail 19
Sulphur Springs, TX.
Durand Smokehouse
Western, WI.
USDA
Homestead Meats
Guthrie, OK.
Smithville Meats
Smithville, TX.
USDA
3D Meats
Dalton, OH.
USDA
Bear Mt. Beef
Hot Springs, WY.
Fischers Meat Market
Meunster, TX.
Western Heritage Meats
Sheridan, WY.
Volunteer Meats Lexington, TN.
USDA
Butchery Shoppe WI.
USDA
Summit Meats
Science Hill, KY.
Keeters Meat Co.
Tulia, TX.
USDA
Mitchell’s Meat Processing
Walnut Grove, NC.
Whites Wholesale Meats
Ronan, MT.
Clay Co. Meat Processing
Henretta, TX.
Carters
Thacher, AZ.
Local Cuts
Zephyr, TX.
USDA
Country Market
Jerome, MI.
Duhon Processing
Leesville, LA.
Edes Meats
Amarillo, TX.
USDA
McLean Beef York, NE
Powell Meat Co. Clinton, MO.
Voiron’s Abattoir Greensburg, LA.
Olpe Locker Olpe, KS.
Huse’s
Malone, TX. U SDA
Special D Macon, MO.
Yoder Meats Yoder, KS.
USDA
-ITLA Executive Board OATH-
While many of us fondly recall the days when a person’s word was their bond and a handshake was an iron-clad agreement, in modern society oaths are increasingly important The President of the United States must take an oath before starting a new term of office. Contracts often require verification before a notary. And in my other line of work, a court reporter swears-in each witness before I depose or cross-examine them. Oaths bind us to our word; and written oaths allow others to reference back to our promises made and hold us to them. At the fine suggestion of Darol Dickinson, it was decided by President Freeman that our new and current International Board of Directors should take an oath of office as a pledge to each other and our membership to uphold those ideals to which we were each elected For those Board members who were able to attend the Annual Meeting in October, the oath was orally taken upon being read by Stan Searle and was then signed in the presence of all. Our newest two members (Guy Cote and Gary Lake) have subsequently added their own signatures to the Oath. Collectively, the Board wanted to publish that oath here, as a declaration of our commitment to you: the ITLA member. Hold us to it.
--Brad Westmoreland, Vice President
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or
TRANSFER BY LEASE
I, , (Owner - Lessor) (Address) ITLA Member # do hereby lease this , named (Cow or Bull) (Animal Name)
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ITLA SHOW RULEBOOK
INTERNATIONAL TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS &
QUALIFYING REGIONAL AFFILIATE SHOWS
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ITLA RULE BOOK
Exhibitor attendance and participation is greatly appreciated throughout the show!! This Standardized Rule Book is the governing document to be used when producing the International Championship Show, the International Youth Show and any regional affiliate shows where ITLA Qualifying Points are to be awarded. Deviations from the rules set forth in this book may result in the show being classified as a Non-Qualifying Show (with no qualifying points or High Point Legacy points recorded) unless the show chairman receives specific permission from the ITLA Board of Directors prior to the show.
Periodically, the rules and regulations contained in this book are reviewed and revised by the ITLA Changes are presented to the ITLA Board of Directors for approval before inclusion Every attempt will be made to inform members of any rule changes through updates in the ITLA Drover or posted on the official ITLA website For a copy of this publication, or to verify that this booklet contains the most up-to-date regulations, you can visit our website for the most current version of this governing rule book at www ITLA com
