Return of the Southern Stars

top the sale. A good young cow with an outstanding heifer calf at side. There are proven genetics in this pedigree. Both of these females will be great additions to their new herd. Offered by Sharben Shorthorns and purchased by Luanne Stahly of Marysville, Indiana.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Reality Farms Sale Facility

Campbellsburg, Kentucky

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc

by: Darryl Rahn

A good crowd gathered on a cool day at Reality Farms for the Southern Stars Sale. The consignors brought a top quality set of Shorthorn cattle to be offered. Again this year, the sale featured a large group of outstanding cow/calf pairs as well as a good group of bred females. The snappy sale saw steady prices given for the offering, especially the pairs. Congratulations to all involved for making this a top late Spring sale.

$6,400 - Lot 11 - Pair - Sharben D Colleen 996 ET. A roan, polled 2018 daughter of HPS Durango 774 CBH ET and out of WF Claudette W09F. At side was a roan, polled March 1, 2023 heifer calf sired by CF S/F Ultimate Reward ET. This was a beautiful pair to

$5,800 - Lot 19 - Pair - Martindell Empress 131. A red, polled 2021 daughter of Studer’s Caddy 28C and out of Martindell Empress 766. At side was a RWM, polled February 14, 2023 heifer calf sired by Studer’s Golden Boy 21G. A super good two year old female with an outstanding young heifer at side. This pair will make great additions to a herd for many years to come. This pair is the kind to build a herd around. Offered by Martindell Farms and purchased by Daniel Powers of Manchester, Tennessee.

$5,600 - Lot 21 - Pair - Martindell Appearance 158. A red, polled 2021 daughter of Studer’s Caddy 28C and out of Martindell Appearance 566. At side was a RWM, polled February 12, 2023 heifer calf sired by Studer’s Golden Boy 21G. A well balanced cow with loads of style and a bright future as a herd matron. Her heifer calf will fit into any program. Offered by Martindell Farms and purchased by Daniel Powers of Manchester, Tennessee.

$4,800 - Lot 6 - Pair - Martindell Empress 766 - A red, polled 2017 daughter of Martindell Jazz 9040 and out of Martindell Empress 8123. At side was a roan, polled February 2, 2023 bull calf sired by Leveldale Lazer 026H. The Empress female line has been a leading bloodline at Martindell for over 40 years and this is one of the good ones. She has an outstanding young bull calf that has a bright future. Offered by Martindell Farms and purchased by Brad Crowe of Tompkinsville, Kentucky.

$4,750 - Lot 3 - Pair - Sharben Mae Belle Love. A RWM, polled 2016 daughter of SULL Red Resolve 3262 ET and out of Sharben Mae Love Goose. At side was a RWM, polled March 7, 2023 heifer calf sired by SULL All Sport 7695E. This is a top cow sired by a full brother to Legacy and her calf is by a full brother to Propel. These bloodlines will work in any program. Offered by Sharben Shorthorns and purchased by Tim McMillen of Dalhart, Texas.

$4,600 - Lot 23 - Pair - BSG Scarlet 1707 of 7Y. A red, polled 2017 daughter of Studer’s Taylor Made 7Y and out of BSG Scarlet 1587 of 128S. At side was a roan, polled December 18, 2022 heifer calf sired by L&L Express. A top young female from the BSG program that has been a top producer at L&L. The heifer calf is a really good one sired by a top son of Evolution. Offered by L&L Shorthorns and purchased by Gary McKenzie of Bethesda, Maryland.