TLBAA Horn Showcase
Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring: What You Need To Know The satellite measuring locations allow those unable to bring their animals to the Horn Showcase in Lawton, Oklahoma, the opportunity to enter the event and obtain an official measurement that will go on that animal’s record. Satellite locations are secured across the country with the hope that one will be convenient for those members wishing to enter the event.
HOW TO BECOME A SATELLITE LOCATION A facility needs to have a chute and other holding pens to properly contain an animal so the measuring crew can work and obtain the measurements safely and accurately. You will need to secure a minimum of FOUR individuals on your measuring crew. Everyone will need to watch the “How to Measure Horns” tutorial video that can be found on the TLBAA website. After viewing the video, each person will fill out and sign an “Official Measuring Team” form attesting to the fact the video was watched and understood. This form is returned to the TLBAA office and kept on file. In no case can an owner or employee measure their own animal, so make sure you have plenty of people on your team.
WHEN DO YOU MEASURE? All satellites will hold their measurements on the weekend prior to Horn Showcase. For this year, that will be September 26 and 27. Once approved, your location will be advertised as a satellite so that other members are aware of the opportunities in their area. It is up to you to decide what else to do connected with your measuring day. Several people set up lunches, farm tours – it is up to your imagination. We can provide information with your location and can send out an eblast to help promote your event
WHAT ABOUT SUPPLIES? Each satellite location will be provided with an official tape measure, string and cutting dikes. This will be sent to you a couple of weeks in advance of the event. The TLBAA office will supply you with a list of entrants scheduled to come to your location. The type of measurement will be listed as well. Each animal can en34 | April 2020
ter one, two or three types of measurements – Tip to Tip, Total Horn, and Composite. Additionally, for those that qualify, they may enter the Twist measurement. After obtaining the measurements and filling in the numbers, the form is returned to the TLBAA office by no later than noon on the following Monday.
SATELLITES VS. GOING TO LAWTON Many choose to just compete in Horn Showcase via the satellite measurement sites. Everyone entering is eligible to win a bronze or a buckle (your choice) if they are first in their class no matter where they are measured. Satellites are often the choice for those not wanting to trailer their animal a long distance or if the Horn Showcase weekend is not convenient for travel. However, those that choose to enter Horn Showcase and come to Lawton, there is so much more to do! Being measured in Lawton allows you to know almost immediately how you placed in your class. Coming to Lawton also gives you the opportunity to enter the Horn Showcase Futurity and earn prize money. A five panel team of judges evaluates the whole animal with scores between 60 and 80. The low and high scores are dropped. Depending on the size of class, first place payouts are often over $1,000. Those animals that are entered in both a measuring class and the Futurity are also eligible to win a Superior Award. Other activities in Lawton include Bull Alley which is your chance to examine the top bulls and buy semen at a show special price. It is also your opportunity to purchase your next cow at the Horn Showcase consignment sale. The Horn Showcase banquet is also a popular event to attend.
OK, I’M IN! I WANT TO HOST A SATELLITE, NOW WHAT? All you need to do is contact the TLBAA office, 817625-6241 or salesandevents@tlbaa.org. You can also contact the Horn Showcase Committee satellite liaison, Jim Rosebrock, 254-743-9155 or jim.rosebrock@yahoo.com. Check the TLBAA website to find a satellite location near you!
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