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Texas Longhorn Trails

January 2012

With the extended drought and very little grass, our Texas Longhorn herd got through last summer eating square bales and range cubes. Then by September when round bales were obtained from out of state, our tanks were going dry. Since then, water has been hauled to two of our temporarily consolidated pastures. There also have been some very good things happening. At the 2010 McCombs Fiesta Sale, a cow produced at our ranch Alberta (FA Field MarshalBart’s Sweetheart) was high selling cow. In the July 2010 Trails magazine article by Justin Rombeck, Coach (Don Juan of Christine - Miss Redmac 256) who was produced in our program was recognized as the all time sire in the breed to that time for producing the most 75” TTT horned cows. The same article also noted that the Meshell bred Bart’s Sweetheart, a lifelong member of our herd, tied with another cow for producing the most 70” TTT horned cows. The good news continued in 2011. At the Legacy Sale, one of the two cows to share the high selling accolade was sired by Coachwhip (Coach-Bart’s Sweetheart). Subsequently at the Butler Invitational Sale, SCC Pumpkin Pie (Leonidas-FA Trinity Double), also bred in our program, was for the second time high selling cow. Then in the Fall of 2011, two Butler cows produced in the program reached 80” TTT in horn measurement. They are Sabrina (Coach-Aurora), a Legacy Sale high selling cow and subsequently a member of the Bill Meridith herd and Stephanie 177 (Coach-Evelyn) who stayed at home. We also have some top notch youngsters who call our ranch home.

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Editor in Chief: Laura Standley • Ext. 105 laura@tlbaa.org

Contributing Editor: Henry L. King Advertising: Troy Robinett • Ext. 117 troy@tlbaa.org

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Feature Article: Carolyn Hunter: Trailsblazer Extraordinaire ......................14-15 By Henry King

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TLBAA Longhorn Weekend ........6-7 Fort Worth Herd Steer Spotlight ..10 By Henry King Minimizing Stress Keeps Cattle Healthier ..............................20-22 By Heather Smith Thomas Nutrition For The Pregnant Cow 29-30 By Heather Smith Thomas 2011 Breeders Conference ..............34 By Pam Galloway Feral Hog Population Survey ........39

Departments: Officers & Directors..........................5 TLBT Update ................................16 New Members List ..........................17 TLBT Hall of Fame ........................26 TLBAA Hall of Fame......................27 News On The Trail ........................32 Show Results Update ......................34 Memorials ........................................35 Dams Of The Distinction ..............38 Affiliate News ................................40 In Box ..............................................41 In The Pen ......................................41 Herd Management ..........................42 Movers & Shakers ..........................44 Ad Index ........................................51 Just For Grins ................................51 Save the Date ..................................52

Sales, Shows & Tours: Best At West ........................................18 Marquess Arrow Ranch Sale ..............25

About the Cover: Commandment, formally know as WF Fritter, DOB 2/18/2008 is a Hunts Command Respect son out of a phenomenal cow called Jamoca 49 (A full sister to Respect Me; the longest horn bull in the breed currently). Clinard Longhorns of Texas, Terossa Cattle Company of Tennessee and Sonny & Angie Longhorns of Kentucky are all partners on this fine bull. Semen will be available in mid-2012.

Multi-Media Designer/Photographer Coral Bucy • Ext. 109 coral@tlbaa.org

Regional Correspondents Lori Beeson • Nolensville, Tennessee Bonnie Damrow • Roca, Nebraska Paige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado Wanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, Texas Bodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma

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The 2012 TLBAA General Membership Meeting, Premier Heifer Sale and Fort Worth Livestock Show Events It is time to head to Fort Worth on January 13-17th for a TLBAA event extravaganza, filled with exciting Texas Longhorn fun. The Miniature Texas Longhorn Breeders Group will start off Longhorn Weekend with a meeting at 8:00 am in the Burnett Room at the Radisson Hotel Fort Worth North - Fossil Creek. The 2012 TLBAA Affiliate President’s Meeting will also be held on Friday at 8 am in the Parker & Picket Room. The 2012 TLBAA General Membership Meeting will be next on the Friday’s schedule at 10 am in the Spring Palace & West Brook Room. Later in the evening at 6 pm, the Annual Awards Banquet will be held in the Flat Iron Room. The Radisson has generously offered a reduced rate of $85 for TLBAA members. Reserve your room today, before they are all gone by calling 817/625-9911. Don’t forget about the new time for the Premier Heifer Sale, which will be at 11 am. Make your way to Will Rogers Complex to get a first look at some of the finest heifers in the Longhorn industry that were selected for the TLBAA Premier Heifer Sale. Get your seat saver and bid number, because you’re going to want a good view and a chance to bid on these outstanding Longhorn heifers. No need to go home yet, Longhorns will be showing off at the Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo at the Will Rogers Complex. The Longhorn Show begins on January 16 with the Youth Show and resumes the next day, January 17 for Open Show. There’s only one place for a Longhorn lover to be in January and that’s Fort Worth!

Special Awards Given by TLBAA Elmer Parker Lifetime Award Lifetime Devotion to the Texas Longhorn Breed and Its Breeders Elmer Parker was a longtime employee and manager of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Longhorn herd. Parker joined the staff at the Refuge in 1946, learning from the previous Longhorn managers: Earl Drummond, Heck Schrader and Joe Bill Lee. In 1968, he took over the responsibilities of the Longhorns at the Refuge and continued until his retirement in 1981. Thus, the continuity of Longhorn expertise at the Refuge continued for more than half a century. The Parker Brown color designation on Longhorn registrations was named after Elmer Parker – the dark brown, almost black color, with a lighter dorsal stripe, was one of his favorite colors. Past Recipients of the Elmer Parker Award 1987 J.G. “Jack” Phillips 1988 Dave Evans 1989 J.W. Isaacs 1990 Charles Schreiner III 1991 Eddie Wood 1992 F.M. “Blackie” Graves 1993 Dan. O. Coates 1994 Leonard Stiles 1995 Johnnie Hoffman 1996 Walter B. Scott 1997 Col. Fraser West 1998 Linda Moore/Harvey Rasmussen 1999 Owen McGill 2000 Charlene Semkin 2001 Dan W. Coates 2002 Bob Moore 2003 Tim Miller 2004 T.M. Smith 2005 H.C. Carter 2006 Sherman Boyles 2007 Harvey Rassmussen 2008 Dr. Bob Kropp 2009 Michael McLeod 2010 Joe & Lorinda Valentine

The Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award Perpetuation and Promotion of the Texas Longhorn Breed A native Texan, Dave Evans entered the Texas Longhorn industry in 1977, establishing the Yellow Pine Ranch at Cuchara, CO. He and his wife, Billicarole, quickly became enthusiastic about the breed and additional ranches were purchased to supplement the original ranch. Evans served on the Board of Directors of both the TLBAA and the Mountains & Plains Texas Longhorn Association. He also served terms as TLBAA Vice-President. He was a founding partner and host of the Colorado National Texas Longhorn Sale, a record-breaking event when it started in 1981, which continued to be one of the industry’s major events for many years. From the start, Evans realized the necessity of using the best bulls available in the breed in order to develop a top herd. His goal was to breed for consistent size as well as correctness and outstanding horns. He purchased Texas Ranger JR in 1980, and then Dixie Rebel and Major Investment. In 1986, Evans acquired CT Spoty Ruler, the bull he considered to be the best he’d ever owned. Before his untimely death, Evans had succeeded in breeding a herd of Texas Longhorns that were well recognized in the breed. It is therefore a significant honor to be a recipient of this award, named in honor of this dedicated Longhorn breeder. Past Recipients of the Dave Evans Award 1982 Babs & Chico Wright 1983 Jack Montgomery 1984 Red McCombs 1998 Shady W Ranch 1985 Ray Moore 1999 Bob Coffee 1986 Al Micallef 2000 John & Christy Randolph 1987 Glen W. Lewis 2001 Ben Gravett 1988 Dave Evans 2002 Bob Loomis 1989 Jerry & Martha Gillespie 2003 John & Diann Chase 1990 Bob & Linda Moore 2004 Mike Bowman 1991 Dr. Joseph Graham 2005 Johnnie Robinson 1992 Dr. L.V. Baker 2006 Robert and Kim Richey 1993 Johnnie Hoffman 2007 Doug Hunt 1994 Wayne Rumley, Wes & Carrie Hill 2008 Kaso Kety 1995 W.O. & Patti Marquess 2009 Jimmy Jones 1996 El Coyote Ranch Dora Thompson 1997 John T. Baker 2010 Brent & Cindy Bolen

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Jack Phillips Award The Jack Phillips Award is named after former TLBAA President Jack Phillips who was a quiet, yet forceful presence in the TLBAA. The award honors individuals who have worked selflessly for the Longhorn and breeders alike, without recognition. – Affiliate Presidents to request nominations from their members. All members of the TLBAA are encouraged to send nominations. Nominations should be in written format with reasons on how/why the individual nominated fulfills the criteria of the award. All nominees are to be active TLBAA members, in good standing.

Mel Raley Rising Star Mel Raley will always be remembered as a shining star for the TLBAA

because of his ability to share his vast knowledge of the Longhorn breed with new members. This special recognition is awarded to those who have been a member for less than five years and through involvement and sustained enthusiasm have made a positive impact on their peers and on the Longhorn breed.

Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Dave Evans was an enthusiastic breeder of Texas Longhorns, who served the TLBAA in many capacities. Before his untimely death, Evans had succeeded in breeding a herd of Texas Longhorns that were well recognized in the breed. In his honor, this award is given to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of the Texas Longhorn through their breeding program.

Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award Elmer Parker was a livestock handler and technician at the Wichita Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma for many years and he played an important part in the history of the Longhorn breed. In recognition for Parker’s diligent contribution of sharing his knowledge over a period of several years, and for his concern for accuracy and sincerity in the breeding of Texas Longhorns, this award honors those members, who have been dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Longhorn breed, qualities that Parker was known for.

Affiliate Presidents Meeting & Miniature Texas Longhorn Breeders Group will be held on January 13, beginning at 8 am at the Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek Show Committee Meeting will be held at 10 am on January 17 at the Will Rogers Complex in Barn 4 upstairs.

2012 Premier Heifer Sale

For the first time ever offered, 2 miniature Longhorn heifers plus 65 “premier” heifers will be up for bid at the 2012 Premier Heifer Sale on Saturday, January 14. Some of the finest breeders in the industry have selected their best to showcase their breeding programs and to offer you a chance to enhance your herd. This once a year sale is a can’t miss event. We would like to extend our thanks to our wonderful consignors for their top notch heifers showcasing this TLBAA event. If you need more information, please contact Kim Barfield at 817/625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org.

January 2012

Southwesten Exposition and Rodeo Fort Worth, TX, Will Rogers Complex

TLBT Youth Show Monday, January 16 at 9 am Watt Arena

Open Show Tuesday, January 17 at 5 pm Watt Arena Trigg and Traci Moore, Hico, TX, have once again stepped up to the plate representing the TLBAA as the Superintendents for the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Trigg and Traci are outstanding members, and we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication to the youth of the TLBT. Thank you!

Give your breeding program Beadle Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, CA (408) 834-0110 • (408) 656-6266 e-mail: rlbeadle@longfibre.com

Box Z Ranch - Steven Zunker & Louis Christa 1506 Harwood Road, Luling, TX 78648 Ranch mobile (210) 827-3940 www.boxzranch.com

Buckhorn Cattle Company - Buck & Sharon Adams 110 N. Broad, Guthrie, OK 73044 www.buckhorncattle.com (405) 260-1942 • (405) 282-9800

Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers 3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 e-mail: ancopa5@yahoo.com

Kent & Sandy Harrell

15 W 6th St Ste 2510, Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 299-6402 • (918) 733-4008 www.harrellranch.com • e-mail: Kent@harrellranch.com

Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety - Little Ace Cattle Company P.O. Box 386, Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 e-mail: ketyfolsom@aol.com

PJ’s Cattle Company – Jim Swigert or Lance Swigert 2130 CR 100, Caldwell, TX 77836 Jim: (979) 224-2861 or Lance (979) 219-4902 e-mail: jim@swicoauctions.com or lance@swicoauctions.com www.pjslonghorns.com

MCA Ranch – Andrew & Carina Menzies 26610 Woodpecker Trl • Spicewood, TX 78669 (512) 739-6808 tc@newbellhurst.com

McLeod Ranch – Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod 355 C.R. 303A, Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0155

Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P Longhorns

P.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com • e-mail: bpotts1@verizon.net

Rio Vista Ranch - Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 4818 Eck Lane, Austin, TX 78734 (512) 266-3250 Cell: (512) 422-8336 e-mail: elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com

Westfarms Inc. - Dale, Lynette, Leslie & Matt Westmoreland 13529 Hwy 450, Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 795-1539 Cell: (985) 515-3172 e-mail: lwestmoreland.ees@wpsb.org

a boost with Butler genetics! Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (281) 501-2100 edie.wakefield@gmail.com

Concho Ranch - Tony & Judy Cain 707 S. David St • San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 657-0707 • (325) 650-4676 e-mail: tcconchoranch@hotmail.com

DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman (713) 782-8422 • Waller, TX e-mail: dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com

Bob & Pam Loomis - Loomis Longhorns Rt. 1 Box 673 • Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 276-9265 • Fax (580) 276-3049 e-mail: loomis20@juno.com

Moriah Farms - Bernard Lankford Weatherford, TX (817) 341-4677 • (817) 319-9198 cell www.moriahfarmslonghorns.com

Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin 5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713 (409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926 Cell (409) 781-3215 e-mail: dayamisrockingranch@yahoo.com

Rocking I Longhorns - Nancy Ince & Tony Mangold 30 FM 3351 N, Bergheim, TX 78004 (830) 237-5024 • e-mail: tmangold@sbcglobal.net www.rockinilonghorns.com

Sidewinder Cattle Company - Ed Shehee, Jr. 1007 Airport Blvd • Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 572-6595 www.sidewindercattleco.com

Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. - John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467

Triple R Ranch - Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Road • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 • e-mail: r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com

V&J Longhorns - Vernon & Janis Webb 9303 Lone Star Rd. • Washington, TX 77880 (936) 878-2954

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By Henry King

he Fort Worth Herd was formed in 1999 to celebrate the city’s 150th birthday. Fifteen steers, representing the fifteen decades, paraded from Sundance Square downtown, north on Main Street to the Historic Stockyards District. The impact of the Herd was so spectacular that it has become a permanent fixture of the Stockyards. Twice-daily cattle drives and related educational offerings have now become a dynamic tourist attraction. The Herd is a spectacular unit comprise of sixteen (another decade, another steer) unique individuals, each unique in appearance and each a unique personality. This series of articles will spotlight the individual big-horned steers -- each so alike as a breed, yet each distinct as a personality.

eata is the youngest steer we’ve ever accepted,” said Kristin Jaworski, Trail Boss of the Fort Worth Herd. “He was calved on the 25th of January, 2008, and we got him January 18, 2011” The youngster was donated by Ed Roberts, Keller, Texas. “I was real hesitant because he was so young, but Mr. Roberts told me he would be a good fit. I didn’t know how he would be accepted in the population – and the difference in his size to the other steers. He was just a baby.” Roberts had sent some pictures, explained Kristin, “…and he was a goodlooking steer with quite a bit of horn for such a young steer.” The registered name for the youngster is Reata Spirit, sired by Reata Persimmon

Hill out of Reata Sister Joy – concentrated WR breeding throughout the pedigree. “I was afraid the older steers would beat up on him,” observed Kristin, “but they didn’t touch him. I think it’s because these younger steers don’t resist …they’re pushed around easy, but they don’t pick a fight.” “The pecking order is perfectly fine with Reata. We put him in the population, we put him in the cattle drive, and he likes to be last. Every single cattle drive, he is last!” ”There’s not a whole lot you can do to put pressure on him to make him go faster. He has no desire whatsoever to be in the middle. He’s like a little kid; he likes to look around; to be curious. We have to watch him, but you always know Reata is going to be last.” “He is still growing, and I think we are going to see a lot of changes in him the next couple of years. He is beautiful – red

and white speckled; got kind of a solid red neck on him and pretty, straight horns.” The steer’s curiosity means that the drovers have to keep an eye on him. “He hasn’t gotten into any real trouble yet, but he does have a tendency to want to explore. But it’s usually in the parking lot and we get him back real quick. He went on an adventure a couple of times while he was still learning to stay with the herd.” Ed Roberts, who donated the personable steer, has owned Texas Longhorns for over four decades, and has been an admirer of WR cattle dating back to trips with his parents to the Wildlife Refuge before World War II. Now retired after a successful career as author, educator and administrator, Roberts was Executive Secretary of the American Paint Horse Association for 28 years.

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Carolyn Hunter: Trailsblazer Extraordinaire 1943-2011

Pictured with, top to bottom: Joel Lemley, Blackwell, TX; Husband Dan Hunter, Cameron, TX; Brenda Cantrell, Fort Worth, TX; TLBAA’s Myra Basham, Bernard Lankford, Weatherford, TX; TLBAA’s Laura Standley.

With the November 22, 2011 death of Carolyn Hunter, the Texas Longhorn community has lost a good friend. The expression, “good friend,” says a lot, but included within that expression are more meanings than can be readily conveyed. In her own quiet way and through a myriad of talents, she helped shape the public perception of the Texas Longhorn breed in more positive ways than most of us will ever know. Her love for the cattle was exceeded only by her love for her family and for the extended family of co-workers and the owners of Texas Longhorn cattle. As contributor and/or editor of the Texas Longhorn Trails for nearly two decades, Carolyn was in touch with owners, members and prospective members of the TLBAA on virtually a daily basis, and she regarded each of them as a personal friend. Her sincere concern and willingness to go the extra mile to make each owner successful played an importance in the expansion of the breed that is impossible to quantify. Carolyn became full-time editor of the Trails in 1991 after working several months as a freelance contributor and writing press releases for the TLBAA. As the breed prospered, she guided the publication as it grew from a newsletter to a tabloid newspaper and then to the fullcolor glossy magazine which so proudly represents the breed today. In early 2006, Carolyn began to cut back on her magazine responsibilities while training her replacement, Brenda Cantrell. Brenda’s name as Editor in Chief first appeared on the masthead in the July, 2006 edition of the Trails. The planned transition gave Carolyn the opportunity to work out of her home near Sunset, Texas, and saved hundreds of commuting miles to the Fort Worth office each week. In a two-page article about the change, Brenda is quoted as saying, “The journey that has had Carolyn blazing trails for this magazine will continue, just in a different way. This trail will allow her to travel down the highway less each day, write when and what she wants, and take care of her advertisers and her family at the same time.” On Saturday, June 10, 2006, the TLBAA and its members gathered to thank Carolyn for her many years of service. A few tears were shed in saying goodbye as staff and members showed up in droves to honor Carolyn, and a few special gifts were presented, including a rocking chair and a laptop computer. In the years following the semi-retirement, Carolyn and her husband, Dan, bought a ranch near Cameron, Texas to be closer to family. They moved there in 2009, and had just finished construction on their ranch home shortly before her death. Carolyn was born July 13, 1943 to Jimmie T. and Patricia Wederbrook Hartnett in Amarillo, Texas. She graduated from Amarillo’s Tascosa High School in 1961. She earned an Associates of Art degree from Amarillo Junior College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston in 1965, majoring in advertising and marketing. After graduation, Carolyn went to work for the prestigious Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising Agency in Houston. After

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several moves, she wound up in Mexia, Texas as the advertising manager for the Mexia Daily News. Later she was Assistant Editor for the Mexia-based Farm and Ranch Publishing, where she coordinated the weekly Farm and Ranch, the monthly Simmental South and the bi-monthly Zebu Journal, a glossy breed publication. It was from these experiences that in 1989, Don L. King, then board member and Advertising Chairman, recruited her to write press releases for the TLBAA and articles for the fledgling Texas Longhorn Trails newsletter. At the age of 68, Carolyn died Tuesday, November 22, at the home in Cameron. She is survived by her husband, Dan W. Hunter, two sons, Joe Pat Clayton and wife Lynda; and J. W. Hunter; and two daughters, Mitzi Thomas and Sandi Hunter. Her grandchildren are Fiona, Ryan, Taylor, Emily and Hayden. Carolyn, a descendant of a Texas Panhandle pioneer family, was buried in Dreamland Cemetery, Canyon, Texas, the land for which was donated to the city of Canyon in 1891 by her great grandfather. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 26, 2011. In recognition of Carolyn’s support for youngsters, her family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow (TLBT), P.O. Box 4430, Fort Worth, Texas 76164. John Chase, with the Autobahn Youth Scholarship Tour, has set up a $5000 scholarship in her name.

Pictured with, top to bottom: Alan Clemmensen; Henry King, Fort Worth, TX; Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX; Alan Clemmensen; Lee & Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX; Fritz Moeller, Socorro, NM; Mary Ann Crenshaw, College Station, TX.

We would personally like to thank each and every person who has donated to the TLBT in Carolyn’s memory. A sincere thanks also to everyone who expressed their concern and love during her struggles. Carolyn was blessed by many friendships formed during her time at the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, and you all meant so much to her. Whether it be spouse, mother, grandmother or employee, “She rode for the brand.” Sincerely, Dan Hunter, Joe Pat, Lynda & Fiona Clayton, J.W. & Ryan Hunter, Mitzi & Taylor Thomas and Sandi, Emily & Hayden Hunter

January 2012

Dear TLBT Members,

I trust you all had a wonderful Christmas, and I wish everyone a Happy New Year! I’m hoping that this year will bring more rain and the economy will improve. We did receive some rain at the end of last year, so hopefully the pastures will be looking better soon. As I had mentioned in my last letter, there will be a TLBT general youth membership meeting at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. If you are coming to this show, please try to make it to the meeting as well. The location and time of the meeting will be announced during the show. Adults are welcome to attend as well. If you are a graduating senior, make sure you send in at least five to six pictures of yourself for the senior TLBT OFFICER slide show that we will play during the 2012 World Show Banquet. You can send the pictures to SPOTLIGHT faskefamily@gmail.com. We also need pictures for the annual slide show, so get those cameras out at the shows and take some pictures! I wish everyone the best of luck at Find us on TLBT Office: TLBT the upcoming shows and Secretary for safe travel. Facebook

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MOSSER FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE February 15, 2012 is the deadline for submissions. For information: Zech Dameron - rancher518@yahoo.com (972) 393-5696

Age: 14 years old School: Hico Jr. High Number of Years in the TLBT: 6 years

When and how did you start raising and showing Texas Longhorns? I started showing Longhorns when I was three years old, in the pee-wee divisions. At the time, we had our Longhorns for about a year and were clueless! My dad was the one who had the idea. He had grown up showing other breeds and always wanted to try Longhorns. What are some important things you have learned from showing and raising Longhorns? The most important thing I have learned in Longhorns is responsibility. I have also learned patience, good work ethics and much more. What would you tell someone just getting started in raising Texas Longhorns? I would tell them “Trust me! I was in your shoes once, and I know it’s not easy. The most important thing is to just have fun. The rest comes with practice.” What is your favorite part of raising and showing Texas Longhorns? Definitely the people. I love all of my Longhorn friends so much! They are like family to me.

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Since August 1, 2011 over 160 applications for membership to the TLBAA have been submitted. We would like to say, “WELCOME!” to each of you. You are in great company as you join the over 3,500 members that share the same passion as you…the Texas Longhorn. We are always mindful of our purpose, “to protect the unique heritage of the Texas Longhorn, to preserve the purity of the breed, and to promote Texas Longhorns as a distinct breed while encouraging its future through promotion, education and research.” At the TLBAA we have many established services to honor this purpose. Whether it is our registration department, special events such as shows and sales throughout the year or our award winning publication the Texas Longhorn Trails, we are here to serve you, our valued member. Once again WELCOME we hope to see you all soon! Hayden Cowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SD Scott & Denita Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Doug and Susie Winters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Katy Ranch Crossing Cattle Company . . . TX Suzanne & William H. Torkildsen, M.D.. . . TX Jared & Justina Reaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK Briscoe/ Steele Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . OK James R. Weed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Robin Norris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AL Golden / Pecan Grove Acres Partnership . TX Caden Wieczorek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NE Charles & Mary Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . OK Jim & Bethany Rosebrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Phillip Sampson, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Ralph & Elena Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Walton Ballew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Roman Abrego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Lindholm Ranch Management LLP. . . . . . TX John Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Mike Lutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NE Tyler Johnston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Mark & Lisa Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Hayden Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Travis Tilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Glenn Balog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Mercedes Gutierrez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Lutt/ Ketelsen/ Hoff Partnership . . . . . . . . NE Todd & Heather Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Jeff Shyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Mark Crozier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UT Ritys & Rylan Venable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CO Brian & Tasha Olds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Taryn K Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WA David Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LA Bob Reznicek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NE Pay Day Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK Johnny L. Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX William Mc Cutchan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NE Chance Kearney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WA Martha Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CA Meighan Shouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Jeff & Ruthi Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IA Daniel Mac Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Traildust LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IN Kortnie & Andrew Dotson . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM Nate Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK James M. Hargis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TN Mark Allen Harden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WA Jack & Connie Renfro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Laura Goff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Kennedy Kropp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK Sweetwater Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . TX Barrett Novak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Ralph Borwegen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NY

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Bowman/ Pate Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . KS Diamond K Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Charles Riddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Nick Noyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ID Clinard/ Robertson/ Suber Partnership . . . TN Riley/ Dobbs Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Briscoe/ Hill Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK McCombs/Twining Partnership . . . . . . . . . TX Wallace Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Bonnie Hyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Old West Longhorns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Craig & Keri Wyatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NE Cashman/ McGill Partnership . . . . . . . . . . KS Jess Rieks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NY Francisco N. Abrego III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Guthrie Nielsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Colton Phillips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Jason C Nesloney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Brittany Guinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Yarborough and King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Keith Ohnmeis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Allyn Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Jim & Shelley Causey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WY Henry Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Chloe Novak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Joel & Marge Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM Megan Lord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Squaw Creek Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MI Miller/ Poe Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Matt & Rachel Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MN Carona Ranches, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Mark W. & Kim S. Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Whitley Family Properties LLC . . . . . . . . . NC David J. Frazier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK Bill Duncan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK Elizabeth Cassity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Ruth Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Serena Rogers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Morgan Dunsmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OK Jayme Templin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Steve & Sharlene Lindemann . . . . . . . . . . AB John & Connie Hamlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX James and Mary Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MO Calamity Cattle Co, Emily J. Seder . . . . . CO C. Borgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Kevin B. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Mason Friar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Michael & Audrey Cline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Hudson/ Twining Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . IN Amy Babler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Brenna Waegner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX Katelyn Boltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PA

Best at West Membership Sale December 3, 2011 WEST, TX AUCTIONEER: BRIAN UPTMORE, WEST, TX COMMENTATOR: GARY BOWDOIN SALE MANAGEMENT: TLBAA SALES MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Highlights

Bobby North, Salado, TX with TLBAA’s Kim Barfield

Bill Ford, Baird, TX; Trevor Cate, Baird, TX; Blanche Ford; Becky Cate

66 Registered Lots Sale Average: $446.59 114 Commercial Lots Sale Average $296.67 Photos by Laura Standley & Kim Barfield

✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ HIGH SELLING LOT:

Kenneth Johnson, Mineral Wells, TX; Bruce Kropf, Clarksville, AR; Bruce Williams, Clarksville, AR

Ross & Curtis Ohlendorf, Austin, TX

$950

LLL EDITH ANN (2007 daughter of Gun Smoke & JBM Playful Edna) Consignor: Bow Carpenter,

Comfort, TX Buyer: John Payne, Ada, OK Morgan, Ashley and Walton Belew, West, TX

✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $950 – BS CREAM PUFF (2009 daughter of

Raelyn, Don & Andrea Bordelon, Lott, TX

Maximus ST & LLL Cream Puff) Consignor: Bow Carpenter, Comfort, TX. Buyer: William Ford, Baird, TX

$950 – SHAMROCK SITTIN DELIGHT (2009

daughter of Sittin Bull & Starlight’s Delight) Consignor: Bow Carpenter, Comfort, TX. Buyer: Frank & Sue Bowdoin, Crawford, TX

$775

– OZARK SHADOW JET (2001 daughter of Gunslinger 69 & Fancy Shadow Jet A.I.) Consignor: Bow Carpenter, Comfort, TX. Buyer: Don & Andrea Bordelon, Lott, TX

$700

– SAFARI B 246 (2002 daughter of YO Whirlaway 1808 & Safari B 124) Consignor: Bow Carpenter, Comfort, TX. Buyer: Ross Ohlendorf, Austin, TX

$700

– CHIQUITA 227 (2007 daughter of JK Sterling 262 & Conchita 1-4) Consignor: Kenneth Johnson, Mineral Wells, TX. Buyer: J.D. Jaster, Elm Mott, TX

Bill & Freda Golden, Meridian, TX Steve Douglas, Ardmore, OK; John Payne, Ada, OK

$675

– KO WHITE COCOLA’T (2001 daughter of Tri 7 Southern Emperor & KO Sweet Annie) Consignor: Jim & Luann Blay, Buffalo Gap, TX. Buyer: Charlie Waldroff, Richmond, TX

$675 – ROYAL STARLIGHT (2004 daughter

of TTT Royal Justice & TTT Windy Walker) Consignor: Troy Morris, DeLeon, TX. Buyer: John Payne, Ada, OK

TLBAA’s Rick Fritsche with Bow Carpenter, Comfort, TX Texas Longhorn Trails

January 2012

minimizing

STRESS keeps cattle healthier

One of the most common causes of stress to livestock is human handling— whether it’s moving cattle , working them, weaning or transporting them.

Stress is one of the hidden enemies when raising cattle. Stress can interfere with feed consumption and efficiency, weight gain, reproduction and immunity—putting animals at risk for disease. If susceptible animals (with little disease resistance, due to lack of immunity) are highly stressed at the same time they are exposed to a disease challenge, they may become rapidly and severely sick. Many things stress cattle physically, including environmental stresses such as bad weather, extreme fluctuation in temperature, inadequate nutrition, etc. Weather stresses include severe cold or wind chill, or high heat and humidity. Nutritional stress occurs when the animal does not receive proper nutrients in adequate amounts for normal body function. Psychological and emotional stress may be caused by overcrowding or disruption of normal social patterns of the herd, weaning, or by fear/anxiety due to improper handling. The immune system is a complex mechanism that protects the animal from most diseases, under ordinary circumstances. But stress can hinder the normal workings of the immune system. One of the body’s defenses against stress is to produce a hormone called cortisol (a corticosteroid). During the short term, this hormone changes the body’s metabolism in several ways to help it function better under stress. It creates a temporary increase in blood glucose, for example, which can be used as energy. But over a longer period of time, the extra production of cortisol can be detrimental and has negative effects on the immune system if stress is prolonged. If stressful conditions continue, the excess cortisol hinders creation of antibodies and white blood cells—part of the defense against pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Steroids such as cortisol in high doses also keep white blood cells from leaving the bloodstream and having contact with viruses and bacteria at the tissue level. The lungs are especially vulnerable to the effects of stress and lowered resistance to disease, since harmful organisms are a natural part of the animals’ environment, always present in the air they breathes. One of the most common causes of stress to livestock is human handling—whether it’s moving cattle (in ways that cause them anxiety), working them (vaccinating, branding, dehorning, tagging, deworming), weaning or transporting them. Don’t double up Texas Longhorn Trails

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stresses, if you can avoid it. Calves should not be dehorned, castrated or branded at the same time you wean them, for instance. The least stressful time to castrate and dehorn is when calves are very young (horns buds are small, blood supply to testicles is small). If calves are weaned and transported at the same time, stress is compounded. Calves that are not immunized against respiratory viruses before being transported are 3 times more likely to develop pnuemonia (due to stress) than the calves that have had all their vaccinations.

LOW STRESS CATTLE HANDLING One of the biggest areas for improvement in stress reduction is in conscientious handling of cattle during gathering, processing or treatment. An understanding of cattle psychology (how cattle think, and respond to various situations), combined with well-designed facilities for ease of handling, will reduce stress on you and the cattle. If the animals have a bad experience, they remember it, and this affects their reactions later. If you had to run them around to get them into the corral or they were beat on to make them go down the chute, they’ll be more fearful (and reluctant) the next time. By contrast, if they are treated gently and with patience, they become more at ease with what you are trying to do and won’t be as stressed.

GENTLE CATTLE ARE LESS STRESSED THAN WILD ONES It’s easier to handle cattle without stress if they have been selected and bred for mellow temperament rather than flighty. Whenever you are selecting heifers to keep as cows, or selecting a new bull, always evaluate disposition, and the disposition of sire and dam, before you decide to keep (or buy) any animal. If you have a cow in your herd that is a problem to handle, don’t January 2012

WAYS TO

REDUCE STRESS

WHEN HANDLING CATTLE: Make sure facilities (corrals, chute) are designed to create easy movement/sorting of cattle. Eliminate square corners where cattle crowd up and may be injured. If possible, the sides of the chute should be solid, to reduce visual stimulation as cattle move through. A long chute should be curved, to help keep cattle moving forward; if they can’t see what’s up ahead they won’t be so apt to balk. The chute should not be too narrow (hard to move through it) nor too wide—or cattle will try to turn around. The chute and squeeze chute should have good footing and traction (not concrete), so animals won’t slip and be injured. Keep things quiet. Make sure all moving parts of the squeeze chute are well lubricated, for smooth operation and lower noise level. Don’t shout. If dogs are used when gathering cattle, keep them away from the cattle once they are in the corral. Barking dogs, or even the presence of a dog when you are working cattle can upset them and make them more unruly and stressed. Have a training session for heifers that you plan to keep as cows. Bring them quietly into the working facilities and move them through the chute without doing anything to them. This gets them used to the process with minimal bad memories—and they’ll know what to expect when you put them through for actual vaccinating, tagging, etc. You may wish to bring them into the corral a few times just to feed them, so they will be at ease with coming in there. Spend time with your cattle. Get them used to you walking through them or riding among them. This gentling process greatly reduces any stress associated with having humans close by, and they will be easier to handle.

keep her offspring or they may be hard to handle (and more readily stressed) also. Developing a herd of easy-handling, calm cattle involves genetic selection and gentle handling. Cattle, like horses, can be trained—and mellow ones are easier to train for ease of handling than flighty ones. If you always handle cattle in a quiet, understanding way (instead of yelling and hurrying) they become more at ease rather than more fearful. They’ll go willingly into the corral rather than trying to run the wrong way, and they’ll stay calm in the chute. If you can acquaint cattle to new things in a gradual and non-confrontational way, they become easier to work with. But if new experiences are frightening or painful, they’ll try harder to avoid getting into the same situation again. An excitable animal may view a new experience as frightening, whereas a calmer individual may tolerate it better. Reactions are forged by a combination of genetic predisposition and previous experience. Rough handling is remembered; the animal will be more stressed during future handling, due to fear and apprehension. Poor handling methods can be detrimental to cattle with an excitable temperament, and can make calm individuals wilder.

MINIMIZE TRANSPORT STRESS Transportation stress can result in illness, especially if cattle must be in trucks or trailers a long time. A short haul is always less stressful than a long one. Stress of transport can be reduced if gathering is done quietly and trucks are ready (no lengthy wait in corrals before loading). Cattle should not be overcrowded in trucks or trailers. Footing should give good traction (not slippery) to minimize risk of falling down during transport. If an animal does fall down, there should be enough room to get back up again. An overcrowded truck or trailer may make it impossible for a down animal to rise. Cattle also travel better if there are enough of them in the truck or trailer that they cannot move around a lot-or they may constantly mill around and be more at risk for falling or injury. In other words they should be loosely packed (a full truck/trailer) but not so tightly packed that there is no room for any movement or for an animal to get back up again.

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Marquess Arrow Ranch Sale Results Sale report submitted by Ron & Barb Marquess November 5, 2011 beN Wheeler, TX Sale hoSTS: roN & barb marqueSS

Highlights 50 lots offered and 50 lots sold for an average of $2,405.00

✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ High selling lots Lot # 5 – $12,000.00 Lot # 10 – $10,500.00 Lot # 6 – $8,000.00 Lot # 13 – $7,000.00 Lot # 14 – $6,250.00 Lot # 30 – $5,000.00 ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯

Scott Simmons, Godfrey, IL; Dawn & Darin Divnia, Red Oak, TX; Mark Hubbell, Hastings, MI; Bill Burton, Cleveland, TX; Dick Lowe, Horton, MI; Don & Raylynn Bordelon, Lott, TX; Tom Smith, Lowell, MI; David Roberts, Canton, MO.

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We would like to thank everybody that came out in the chilly weather to participate in our sale. It has always been our plan to create a family atmosphere where we could share the genetics of the cattle that mean so much to us. A special “Thanks” to Wesley Watson for always helping with his knowledge of this marvelous breed. “Thank you” to Andy Martinez for taking his vacation time to help get the sale together and to our Family for all their hard work. We couldn’t do it without you all. — Ron & Barb Sale Hosts Ron & Barb Marquess

Wes Watson, Garvin, OK; Charles Spencer, Sulphur Springs, TX. Carole Phillips, Colleyville, TX; Rex Mosser, Midway, TX.

Andy Martinez, Grandview, TX; Melody Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX; Stacy Martinez, Grandview, TX.

Greg Williams, Fort Worth, TX; Kathy Kittler, Carlisle, AR; Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX.

Kevin Asbilll, Tyler, TX; Missy and Cody Moore, Stonewall, OK; Andrea Bordelon, Lott, TX; Lana Hightower, Van, TX; Ron Asbill, Tyler, TX; Dora Thompson, Mansfield, LA.

TLBT HALL OF FAME JUNIOR DIVISION

TEEN DIVISION

(7-9 years of age as of January 1, 2012)

(13-15 years of age as of January 1, 2012)

Rope Anders Caden Wieczorek Shyanne McClendon Wyatt Nikodym Jonah Faske Barrett Novak Caitlyn M. Bliss

Crawford, NE Lincoln, NE Marshall, TX Newcastle, OK Somerville, TX Angleton, TX La Porte, TX

405 PTS 330 265 165 165 165 115

TOTALS REFLECT POINTS EARNED THROUGH OCTOBER 2011

Tarah Moore John Morris Moore, II Hunter D. Winkel Johnna Williams W.J. (Jake) Vinson J.F. (Josh) Vinson Mason Brown Tracey Weldon Natalie Nicole Steele Jimmie Lynn Gee MacKinlie Tucker Keenan G. Wilson Kasi Dick Alexzandria Rivera

Hico, TX Bryan, TX League City, TX League City, TX Hico, TX Hico, TX San Angelo, TX Ferris, TX League City, TX Springtown, TX Paradise, TX Muleshoe, TX Pawhuska, OK Red Oak, TX

870 PTS 580 530 315 280 280 265 255 240 240 215 215 215 205

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (10-12 years of age as of January 1, 2012) Ryan Johnson Big Horn, WY Shelby A. Rooker Poolville, TX Sydney Jo Tucker Paradise, TX Carson Tucker Paradise, TX Stran Thompson Willard, NM Clay Bob Stearns Corrales, NM Shelby Johnston Stephenville, TX Daryn Overdorf Lufkin, TX Dalton Quaid Deckert Angleton, TX Miriam Faske Somerville, TX Chloe Novak Angleton, TX Cheyenne Nikodym Newcastle, OK Reese Ryan Danbury, TX L. Drew Wilson Muleshoe, TX

1410 PTS 1060 660 470 340 315 230 215 215 190 190 190 140 140

SENIOR DIVISION (16-19 years of age as of January 1, 2012) Kris Johnson Kacey Lee Clark Corbin Coker Mark Allen Harden Timothy Phillips Jordan Culpepper Taryn K Smith Braden Tanner Landon Lampier Garrett Tanner Nate Edwards

Big Horn, WY Santa Fe, NM Prague, OK Colfax, WA Angleton, TX Sunset, TX Colfax, WA Stephenville, TX Ferris, TX Stephenville, TX Oologah, OK

730 PTS 665 415 380 340 340 330 290 280 265 240

FREE MATURE FEMALES ENR HANA

Points

BEN AND ILSE MYREN, COLVILLE, WA

Kris Johnson & Wyoming Longhorn Ranch , Big Horn, WY Sire: WLR RED SUSPENDERS 025 Dam: WLR BROWN TAFFY 125

ENR GYPSY GIRL

Dam: LIZZY'S SPLASH

ROLLING O PEGGY

Dam: ROLLING-O-FAWN

TADER 0510

Lovitt Longhorns, DOUGLAS, WY Sire: RENDEZVOUS

Dam: 7-11 GENIFER

MISS HUSKER ST

Gregg or Sandra Lynn Sherwood, AURORA, NE

The TLBAA Hall of Fame CLASS POINTS: Awarded as to number of head in class. Example: If there are 5 head in a class, the first-place animal receives 5 points; the second place receives 4 points, etc.

Sire: MAXIMUS ST

Christine & Anthony DeMaria, GUINDA, CA Sire: KRE SIERRA WR 400

53 Dam: HR FO FO

G&L BLUFF DOVE Sire: G&L HIGHJACKER

Dam: CLASSIC BLUFFER

ST ROYAL PLATINUM

Dam: ST ROYAL BLONDE

UNLIMITED GHOST

Points

157

BEN AND ILSE MYREN, COLVILLE, WA

108

Dam: ENR COPPACHEENA

HI 5'S DREAM CATCHER

CODY M HIMMELREICH, DEL VALLE, TX

104

Sire: SD REMARKABLE REDEMPTION Dam: PRL SWOOSH HERE I COME

ANDERS MW MAPLE WISH

102

Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE Sire: MW MAPLE WOOD

Dam: MW MARRY'S WISH

JTW STAR OF BARBARA

Kacey Lee Clark, SANTA FE, NM Sire: COUNTRY STAR

Dam: JTW LIL BARBARA

LORI DARLIN' JKW

J Wade and Kristi Wilson, CAPITAN, NM Sire: BL NIGHT CHEX

Lawrence Morgan Longhorns, KUNA, ID Sire: PCC APOLLO

Dam: SOCIAL GIRL BL064

SPECTACULAR CASEY

Dam: CARY-WESTSPECTACULARGAL

LUCKY B MADE IN HEAVEN

Stephanie Kay Bradley, STAMFORD, TX Sire: LUCKY B MATCH POINT

Dam: LUCKY B SPANKY

IR GLORY'S PRIDE

Joshua L. Boone, WINNSBORO, TX Sire: DL EMPEROR'S MEASLES

Dam: IR GLORY

ROCKIN' DIXIE

Martha Moore, HANFORD, CA Sire: ROCK SALT

Dam: 5S SWANSON DIXIE

DQ PAINTED LADY

Corbin Coker, PRAGUE, OK Sire: DIAMOND Q PEACEMAKER Dam: DIAMOND Q TESSA TRAIL

APOLLO ZEE Sire: PCC APOLLO

Billy Thompson & Gary Jenkins, Clyde, TX Sire: LIB’S ACE OF SPADES

Tanner Hudson, Decatur, TX Sire: HEADLINER FF248

Dam: JEDA

OH SO GRAND BABY FR 1/4

Dam: MOHAGANY FF 256

PLR CHARMIN’ MIRANDA

Kathleen & Jeff Hoffman, Paradise, TX

Ben & Ilse Myren, Colville, WA Sire: FLYING WO NESTLE’S QUIK

Dam: LIZZY’S SPLASH

Sire: PLR FLAMETHROWER Dam: PLR CHARMED KEEPSAKE

Dennis & Judy Urbantke, San Angelo, TX Sire: JL WAR DANCE

Dam: PR WHIZ KID

T-BONES ROYALTY CHEX

W.R. Van Gunday, Jemez Springs, NM Sire: FARLAP CHEX

Dam: BLACK MAGIC 62/1

SALTILLO CG 305

Bonnie & Rodger Damrow, Roca, NE Sire: SALTILLO ZACK 8

Dam: SALITLLO COWGAL 98

REBEL WONDER

L.D. & Debbie McIntyre, WOLBACH, NE Sire: REBEL RED 01/9

Dam: WONDER WOMAN

BULLS GUNSMOKE 1/10

Points

Donald & Sharron Wiens, KENNEWICK, WA

208

ANCHOR T ANCHOR MAN Anchor T Ranch, KEMAH, TX

ENR JASMINE SPRING Sire: FLYING WO CHILI PEPPER

Dam: ENR GINGER

LSC SHORT GO

127

Kacey Lee Clark, SANTA FE, NM Sire: DIAMOND Q GERONIMO

Dam: LSC JOJO

WILD FIRE 18

Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY Sire: OWENS RESPECT

Dam: POPO AGIE

SDR SUNRISE SUPER GIRL Sire: RIVER CAPTAIN

Dam: SIERRA 51

ANCHOR T MERMAID

Anchor T Ranch, KEMAH, TX Sire: OBRYAN 2 IRON KETTLE

Dam: SD MARINA

SDR CARSON'S CUTIE

Sire: SDR SUNRISE SPIDERMAN Dam: SDR SUNRISE STAR

CROSS M SARAH BARRACUDA Sire: CROSS M TEXAS HOLD 'EM Dam: CROSS M STAR SPANGLED

HL SHINE ON 91 Sire: ML HOWITZER 41

Dam: STACIE

SUPER UNLIMITED CANDY Sire: SUPER BREEZE

Dam: UNBELIEVABLE CANDY

TTT BELLE STARR

Kacey Lee Clark, SANTA FE, NM Sire: WINCHESTER 465/9

Dam: CB SILVER BELLS

ENR IRINIA

152 144

Sire: FLYING WO CHILI PEPPER

Dam: ENR Eartha K

SANDDOLLAR CUPCAKE Sire: CS TRAVELER 178/8

Dam: SANDDOLLAR LAINEY

FREE FEMALES DDR BOOMER

Sire: ANCHOR T SAND BAR

Dam: KIM POSSIBLE

Sire: ANDERS LEGEND

Dam: CONTOUR 63

Dam: ANCHOR T PEARL

SB CHILATA

Sire: SB POP A TOP

Dam: SB CARAWAY

Sunnybrook Cattle Company, WELLINGTON, CO

TL UNCLE KRACKER

Braden Tanner, STEPHENVILLE, TX

Points

Donald & Sharron Wiens, KENNEWICK, WA

175

Sire: BOOMERANG C P Dam: D/O HOT COCO

CROSS M MISS RITTER

Bethany Rosales, LEMITAR, NM

158

Sire: WHELMING ZIPPO Dam: CROSS M CHEROKEE MISS

VIVIAN 01

Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

116

Sire: OWENS RESPECT Dam: POPO AGIE

Robert A. or Julie A.G. Balzan, WHEATLAND, WY Sire: CATTLE ACK Dam: WHITNEY'S CLASSIC DARLIN

Christine & Anthony DeMaria, GUINDA, CA

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH Dam: ENR HANA

Dam: CROSS M SARAH BARRACUDA

Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE

John & Diann Chase, FORT WORTH, TX

ENR JANA

129

ANDERS CONTOUR LEGEND

Ben & Ilse Myren, COLVILLE, WA

BR TASMANIAN

Sire: ANDERS LEGEND

Lawrence Morgan Longhorns, KUNA, ID

Sire: RC AL CAPONE Dam: XC ROSEBUD

Art Anders, CRAWFORD, NE

Braden Tanner, STEPHENVILLE, TX

Sire: FLYING WO CHILI PEPPER Dam: ENR EZMARELLDA

ANDER POSSIBLE LEGEND

Bethany Rosales, LEMITAR, NM

XC PETUNIA

Sire: OVERHEAD

Dale Land and Cattle, DICKINSON, TX

ENR JAMESON

Bethany Rosales, LEMITAR, NM

Dale Land and Cattle, DICKINSON, TX

Sire: SDR SUNRISE SUPERMAN Dam: SD ANCHOR'S AWAY

BEN AND ILSE MYREN, COLVILLE, WA

131

BEN AND ILSE MYREN, COLVILLE, WA

DARLIN CATTLE ACK

Sire: WS JAMAKIZM Dam: PCC EUPHORIA

Anchor T Ranch, KEMAH, TX

Dam: ROYAL ZEE

DJL JUNO IM PRETTY

ENR DANA

ANCHOR T DREAMER 37

Lawrence Morgan Longhorns, Kuna, ID

Dam: PAR UP

TH CHARDONNAY

Sire: PCC EVADER Dam: PCC UTOPIA

ENR EZMARELLDA

Lawrence Morgan Longhorns, Kuna, ID Sire: UNBELIEVABLE

Donald & Sharron Wiens, KENNEWICK, WA

Joel and Tamara Kuntz, BEND, OR Sire: SANTANA 12/8

PCC EUPHORIA

Dr. Gene and Lana Hightower, VAN, TX

TOTALS REFLECT POINTS EARNED AS OF OCT. 31, 2011

Dam: XC FORTUNA

HR ARABIAN NIGHTS Sire: TVR ALADDIN

NOTE: All points are doubled at the World Show.

Dam: MISS NEBRASKA ST

XC ANGELINA

Kent & Sandy Harrell, TULSA, OK

JR. & SR. CHAMPIONS: 25 pts. RESERVE JR. & SR. CHAMPIONS: 15 pts. GRAND CHAMPION: 50 pts. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: 35 pts.

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH

Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA

How To Calculate Hall of Fame Points

HALTERED MATURE FEMALES

BEN AND ILSE MYREN, COLVILLE, WA

Sire: ALMENDRA DIXIE DAN

256

Sire: OWENS RESPECT Dam: PEEK A BOO LD

WLR MISS WYO 528

Sire: FLYING WO RANDY

Points

Toby Johnson, BIG HORN, WY

Sire: FLYING WO RANDY Dam: ENR DANA

2012 TLBAA Hall of Fame

HALTERED FEMALES OREO CRUNCH 92

BEN AND ILSE MYREN, COLVILLE, WA

SS CHATTAHOOCHIE

Devin Overdorf, LUFKIN, TX

83 81 80

Sire: WATSON 167 Dam: EVE BCB

DIAMOND Q MARISKA

Steve, Bodie & Chad Quary, PRAGUE, OK

Sire: DIAMOND Q BRAVO Dam: DQ ISABELLA

DV CHARLOTTE

Del Vic Farms, SNYDER, NE

Sire: DV ISHSTANBULL Dam: DV MADELINE

ENR KASHMIR

BEN AND ILSE MYREN, COLVILLE, WA

Sire: SMOKIN ACES Dam: ENR GYPSY GIRL

BRINK MS DELTA SANDBURR Brink Longhorns, FREDERICK, OK

Sire: WLC BOOMERANG SANDBURR Dam: L5B DELTA BELVA

Sire: MK REPORTING FOR DUTY Dam: HL MERCY ME 58

NOONTIME BELLE RESPECT

SANDDOLLAR TRAVERSE

Sire: CROWN’S ROYAL DON Dam: MT WIDESPREAD’S RESPECT

John & Diann Chase, FORT WORTH, TX

Joel & Tamara Kuntz, Bend, OR

Sire: CS TRAVELER 178/8 Dam: SD SWEETIES REDEMPTION

BOOMERANG’S MENDY CB

RED ROCK 12

Sire: BOOMERANG C P Dam: ALMENDRA GAIL 756

Ritys & Rylan Venable, Aurora, CO Sire: Zee’s Henry

Dam: Unlimited Ghost

Warren & Cathy Dorathy, Sanger, CA

78 77

ows need different nutritional levels at different stages of gestation. Nutrient requirements in early gestation are not much different from maintenance requirements, but as the fetus grows larger the cow’s nutrient needs increase. And if a cow is lactating, she needs a much higher level of protein and energy than when she is pregnant. According to Shannon Williams, Lemhi County Extension Agent (Salmon, Idaho), the thing that producers need to remember is that during the 60 days following calving, they are asking the cow to produce milk, repair her uterus and breed back again. “This requires an extreme amount of energy and nutrients,” she says. If a cow is in poor body condition when she calves, however, she doesn’t have a very good chance to prepare for rebreeding while she’s producing milk for her new calf. She may continue to lose weight, even if you increase her nutrient levels, and thus she may fail to come into heat on time to rebreed. This is a crucial phase in her production cycle, and if she is a young cow (still growing), her needs for energy and protein will be even greater than that of an older cow.

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By Heather Smith Thomas “Because of these factors, producers should feed 2 and 3 year olds different from the way they feed the main herd through the winter. You also need to pay attention to body condition score, especially in these young cows,” says Williams. The young cows should be separated from the herd and fed differently, preferably before they’ve lost too much weight.

if necessary, without having to supplement the whole herd. “According to the U. of Idaho’s Cattle Producer’s Library, Cow-Calf Management Guide, in the Nutrition section, CL 300, a mature 1100-pound cow needs 7.8 percent of the diet to be crude protein during the last trimester of pregnancy. A 900-pound yearling heifer (coming 2 year old, approaching

Protein requirements for pregnant cows increase during the later stages of gestation. These requirements are even higher for young cows. “If an older cow is losing weight, she should also be pulled out of the herd and fed differently. Some producers put their old, thin cows with the young cows—whatever works for their own operation,” she says. Protein requirements for pregnant cows increase during the later stages of gestation. These requirements are even higher for young cows. If you are keeping the young cows (the ones that will be first and second calvers) separate from the others, they can be supplemented with protein,

her first calving) in her last trimester would need 9 percent crude protein in her diet. Another thing that is different between the heifer and the mature cow is metabolizable energy. Also the net energy for maintenance is different,” says Williams. The mature cows can be roughed through winter and early spring (as they approach calving) a lot easier than the younger cows, because they are not trying to grow. “The percent TDN for a 900 pound heifer is 65.4 percent, as

compared with 53.2 percent for an 1100 pound cow during her last trimester. This is a major difference. Compare it with humans. You wouldn’t need to feed an adult the same diet or the same amounts as a growing teenager,” she explains. Even though some of the nutrient requirements will be similar for any pregnant cows, their age and whether they are still growing or not will make for some major differences. Minerals are also important for proper fetal development. Regardless of what stage of pregnancy she’s in, a cow needs adequate vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to “build” the growing fetus. Deficiencies in certain nutrients can have an adverse affect on the future calf. “The only way to really determine the nutrient quality (levels of various nutrients, including minerals) of your forage is to have it analyzed,” says Williams. If forages are short on certain minerals, or the level of vitamin A is low, you may need to provide a supplement to make up for these deficiencies. Even if it’s hay from the same field as last year, it may have had different growing conditions. Variations in water, average temperatures, rate of growth, and stage of maturity when cut—along with conditions at harvest (whether it got rained on)—can make huge differences in quality of the hay. “If you cut it a week earlier or later in terms of bloom stage, for instance, the protein level may be different. Doing a nutrient analysis may take a little time but you can then use your hay more efficiently and know when or if you need to add a supplement,” she explains. “This saves money in the long run because you know which hay is best quality, to feed your 2 and 3 year olds. You can feed lower quality hay to the main cow herd. If you end up with more top quality hay than you need, you can sell it and buy cheaper, lower quality hay for the main herd and really stretch your hay farther. Or, you can use less expensive forage like straw for filler,” says Williams. Your top quality hay can be used primarily as a supplement, for the mature cows, to augment

a lower quality diet of winter grazing, straw, or poor quality hay. Knowing the nutrient levels of your hay sources can save money on feed, or influence the future health of your calves, or weight and percent of your next calf crop. “If you are not feeding the cows properly this spring, your next year’s calving season may be 90 days or longer (with some lightweight calves) instead of 45 to 60 days,” says Williams. You may also end up with a higher number of open cows. “Everything you do during the winter/spring this year will affect what happens the next year. It boils down to

a good source of information, and can answer the feeding questions a rancher might have. “For instance I have a program in which I can run rations for producers, especially if they have a hay analysis. This makes it easier, and I can determine how many pounds of protein, for instance, those cows need, and tweak it to fit that producer. This can give them a starting point. They can then look at their cows and monitor them to make sure they are not losing weight,” she says. “The important things are to feed cattle appropriately for their age and stage of gestation, and make sure they

Knowing the nutrient levels of your hay sources can save money on feed, or influence the future health of your calves, or weight and percent of your next calf crop.

long-term planning,” she says. In years past some producers lost calves to what was termed “weak calf syndrome” and a number of University of Idaho studies eventually showed that the primary cause was shortage of protein in the diets of the cows, especially the younger cows. Calves born from protein-deficient dams were more likely to suffer cold stress and/or succumb to calfhood illnesses. “Cattlemen today are much sharper about what to feed their cows. We are always glad to answer questions and offer advice, and let them know about all the research that has been and is being done. This is really paying off,” says Williams. Local extension programs are always

have good feed during not only the last trimester but also the first 60 days after they calve. Their demands increase tremendously at that time.” Even if the cows came through pregnancy in good body condition, you don’t want them to lose ground after calving. “They can always rob a little from their backfat if they were in good flesh at calving, but you may pay for this later if you don’t notice the weight loss soon enough,” says Williams. Don’t just turn them out to grass in early spring and stop feeding them. If the grass isn’t quite ready yet, they may lose too much weight and not breed back quickly.

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NEWS On the Trail... Donated White Tail Management Hunt The Bearden family donated a White Tail Management Hunt in June of this year to the TLBAA at the World Show. Scott Kimble of Kimble Cattle Company purchased the hunt to be taken in the 2011 hunting season. On November 25th, the Kimble family came down to the 4B Ranch in LaSalle County located in South Texas. After a few days of hunting, McKenna harvested this beautiful 10 point with a gross score of 145 6/8â&#x20AC;?. A great time was had by all and congratulations to McKenna Kimble on a successful deer hunt. A special thank to the Bearden family on this wonderful donation to the TLBAA.

Roberson Family Addition

John and Mary Roberson of Waller, Texas welcomed James Wayne Roberson on November 15, 2011. He weighed 8 lbs. 9.5 oz. He measured 20 1/2 inches long. James is a welcome addition to the Rafter X Ranch gang, and we congratuate the proud parents.

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January 2012

2011 Breeders Conference Helotes, TX • Nov. 12, 2011 • Hosted by James Lee By Pam Galloway On behalf of the TLBAA and myself, I would like to thank Mr. James Lee for his innovative idea in bringing TLBAA breeders together to discuss topics for which they all share a passion, Longhorns. Also, I

The audience listens with interest to a variety of subjects.

would like to thank him for his efforts, the efforts of his friends and his family for making this event a success. The week-end began with a reception located on the beautiful grounds of “The Gardens at Old Town” in Helotes, a suburb of San Antonio. There was food, drink, visiting and a great deal of conversation to kick off the event Friday evening. Saturday morning the conference began

at 8:30 am, under the watchful eye of Mr. discussions held on herd sires and moving your herd forward. This gave all particiJack Thorn. Jack was the timekeeper, moving the group from one pants the option to discuss speaker to the next very effiand share their ideas with ciently. fellow breeders. Those presenting at the This was a great event; providing some good Longconference, or sitting on the panel were Darlene Aldridge, horn information, but most DVM, Justin Rombeck, Craig importantly providing the Perez, Molly Clubb, Felix opportunity for fellow Serna, Della Serna, Russell breeders to get together and Hooks, Robert Richey, Lana Host James Lee and assistants. exchange thoughts, opinions and ideas. Several times the comment Hightower, Jacob Faske and Dustin Dean, was made about how good it was to just get PhD. The topics ranged from websites, to pedigrees, herd sires, sexed sorted semen, together, laugh, talk and have a good time. genetics and marketing. There were panel Thank you once again to James Lee for taking the initiative, time and effort into hosting this event. Plans are also being made to hold a second annual breeders conference in 2012. A special thank you to sponsors of the first breeders’ conference: James Lee, Jimmie Lee, City of Helotes, City of Helotes EDC, Gardens at Old Town, Rockin’ A Longhorns & TLBAA. Advertising was provided by Arrowhead Cattle Co., Sexting Attendees listen to valuable information on Technologies and El Coyote Ranch. herd sire selection.

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IN MEMORIAM

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Donald E. Limb 1953-2011 Donald E. Limb was born on October 23, 1953 to parents Earl R. Limb, Sr. and Jean C. Limb. Don passed away on November 30, 2011, after a valiant battle with bladder cancer. Don lived life fully; never met a stranger, willingly shared his knowledge, and believed that honesty prevails. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, daughter Lauren, sister & brother-in-law Jeanne & John Willis, brother Earl Limb, Jr., mother-in-law & father-in-law, Elizabeth & Bill Tabers, sister-in-law Marian Wise, brother-in-law & wife Michael R. & Pui Tabers, many nieces & nephews. He is leaving behind many special friends, George & Peggy Wilhite, Bill & Joyce McMoran, Joe & Lorinda Valentine, Leon & Tensel Leach, John & Linda Milligan, Phil & Jeanne Hausman, Dr. Frank & Jane Anderson, Chris & Linda Pfeiffer and many more. Don recently retired so he could enjoy managing his ranch that he treasured along with his Texas Longhorn cattle. During his career Don worked for SBC, Ford Aerospace, Lockheed Martin and AT&T. Our family would like to extend a huge Thank You to all our friends and family who helped us the last two years whether it was through prayers, phone calls, visits, feeding the dogs, and helping us with ranch chores especially all the fence repairs. We would also like to thank the employees of MD Anderson who have touched our lives the last two years and Houston Hospice who took our family under their wings and helped us in so many ways. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Brenham on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Father David Ivey as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rex Mosser Scholarship fund. Tto leave condolences go to www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com

Carolyn G. Hunter 1943-2011 Carolyn G. Hunter, 68, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, in Cameron. Graveside services were at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. January 2012

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Mrs. Hunter was born July 13, 1943, in Amarillo to Jimmie T. Hartnett and Patricia Wederbrook Hartnett. She grew up in southwest Amarillo and graduated from Tascosa High School in 1961. She received an Associate of Arts from Amarillo Junior College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston in 1965, majoring in advertising and marketing. She worked several years in Houston and Amarillo. Mrs. Hunter joined the Mexia Daily News in 1972 in advertising; she later served as assistant editor of Farm & Ranch Weekly, Simmental South and American Zebu Journal. In 1989, she became a writer for Texas Longhorn Trails, the publication for the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of Fort Worth, and she and her husband, Dan, moved to Sunset. In 1992, she became editor of the magazine, serving in that capacity for about 18 years. She resigned as editor

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2012 Millennium Futurity May 18 – 19, 2012 – Glen Rose, Texas GUIDELINE FOR ENTRIES: 1. All cattle must be futurity eligible. 2. All cattle must be TLBAA or ITLA registered. 3. All entries must be paid in full by the due date. 4. No change or substitutions of cattle once entered. 5. Cattle blood tested on a random basis. 6. A non-refundable fee of $250.00 must accompany all protests. 7. Decisions of the judges will be final. 8. The Millennium Futurity Partners are not responsible for accidents to any persons or animals while at the event. 9. Anyone who is proven to have cheated on genetics or age will be banned for life from the Millennium Futurity or any of its events. ********************************* The total amount of the entry fee is $300.00. A nomination fee of $150.00 is due on or before February 15, 2012. A final payment of $150.00 is due on or before April 15, 2012. For animals nominated after February 15, 2012, a late fee of $100 will be applied. Absolutely no entries will be accepted after April 15, 2012.

Millennium Futurity 2012 Classes 14 Divisions BULLS Class 1 ……….……… Oct. 1, 2011 – Dec. 31, 2011 Class 2……………… July 1, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2011 Class 3……………….April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011 Class 4…………………Jan 1, 2010 – Mar. 31, 2011 Class 5……………….Sept. 1, 2010 – Dec. 31, 2010 Class 6……………….May 1, 2010 – Aug. 31, 2010 Class 7……………….Jan. 1, 2010 – April 30, 2010 HEIFERS Class 8 ………….…… Oct. 1, 2011 – Dec. 31, 2011 Class 9 …………..… July 1, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2011 Class 10 …………….. April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011 Class 11 ………..…… Jan. 1, 2011 – Mar. 31, 2011 Class 12 ………..…… Sept. 1, 2010 – Dec. 31, 2010 Class 13 ………….... May 1, 2010 – Aug. 31, 2010 Class 14 ………………Jan 1, 2010 – April 30, 2010

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JOIN THE ROLL OF HONOR The Dam of Distinction Award recognizes a cow that has had five consecutive calves, the first being born before her third birthday. A Dam of Excellence must have had 10 consecutive calves, starting with the first being born before her third birthday. The Dam of Merit Award is designed to recognize those Texas Longhorns that stand out in the area of production among Texas Longhorn breeders. If you would like to nominate your female for the Dam of Merit Program, please call the TLBAA office for a nomination Form.

Dam of Merit Roll of Honor Dams of Excellence Bell La Squaw Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan CO Barbwire David M. Hillis, Austin, Texas Cross M Cherokee Miss Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Dewlap Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico F 3F Bevo’s T J Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico G&L True Obsession Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas High Hope, FD Bo & Dorie Damuth, Magnolia, Texas Miss CP Ruler 562 T.M. & Jean Smith, Bar S Ranch, Boyd, Texas Miss Peppermint Ed & Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, Oregon Picabo Phantom Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rawhide Lady Pebbles Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan SP Hija Ben Tanksley, Alpine, Texas US 89076 Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Westhaven Ranger Reddy Fraser West, Ione, California WT Miss Mona’s Liberator Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry, Evant, Texas

Dams of Distinction Bayou Daisy Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bayou Princess Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bell La Squaw Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Cross M Blue Velvet Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Delta Becca Jim & Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Cross M Delta Charisma Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Salsa Jim & Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Cross M Star Spangled Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Texas Ruby Red Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Whelming Matrix Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Whelming Sandy Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Delta Amber Phillip Bell, Arlington, Texas Diamond W 952 Meadowwood, Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK

Dillons Fancy Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Dixie Heather 3G Ranch, Loyd &Bettie Gibbs, Gainesville, Texas Dolly Joel & Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, Texas Double L’s Miss Elegant Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas Emperor’s Lucy Creek Gary Kudrna, Ennis, Texas Fandangos Husker Barnard Longhorns, Richard & Janice Barnard, Tekamah, Nebraska FCF Honeymoon Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas FCF 16th Avenue Mitch Bryant, Katy, Texas FCF Too Sexy For My Sox Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas Fiona Moonshine Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Folsom Falls Posh Folsom Falls Ranch, Fred & Marijo Balmer, Folsom, New Mexico GC Little Star Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico G&L Enchantment Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L True Obsession Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L Silver Sage Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L Star Spangled Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas Granite Daisy Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Indian Girl 636 Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, Texas JRJ WR 978 Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Ksanka Lily Belle Robert & Sheryl Greene, Eureka, Montana Lizzy’s Splash Eagles Nest Ranch, Ben & Ilse Myren, Colville, Washington Lupemitedookay Debra Lesyk & Dwight Overlid, Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada Meadowwood’s Carmen Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, Oklahoma Meadowwood’s Clementine Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, Oklahoma Meadowwood’s Tango Brink Longhorns, Frederick, Oklahoma Picabo Phantom Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rawhide Lady Pebbles Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rusty Zipper Frank & Barbara Renfro, Clinton, Montana S-D Sparkle Plenty Rudy & Marilyn Bowling, Kaufman, Texas Silver Sage Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan 3W Legends Country Erin Lazy JP Ranch, Dublin, Texas 3W Pot of Independence Dale & Bev Sorem, Nevada, Iowa Westhavenreddy'sspecks Broadhorn Ranch, Douglas & Katie McDonald, Fernley, Nevada WT Miss Mona’s Liberator Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry, Evant, Texas

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Mountain and Plains Texas Longhorn Association Betty Civis, President • (719) 336-5117 • civisauctions@cminet.net Come have some fun at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, which is the largest stock show in the country and the oldest. The MPTLA Show is January 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm. We will have a social gathering at our tent after the show. Saturday activities will be announced but you can be sure FUN is included! Our host hotel is the Quality Inn about 5 minutes from the stock show. Their number is 303-296-4000. We are looking for sponsors for our classes in the show. The cost is $25.00/class. You will be honored during the class you sponsor. You can contact Lyn Lewis at lglewiss@agristar.net if you are interested or for more information. Back in November, Jim and Betty Civis had their sale. Quite a few people attended with lots of new buyers. The sale went well. MPTLA would like to wish all of you a blessed New Year with green grass, fat cattle, and good calves. May all your trails be happy ones.

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Jessica Wade, President • dubosejessica@yahoo.com Greetings Longhorn Breeders, I want to start out by saying, “Congratulations to all Ark-La-Tex members” as you all should know from looking at the November Trails, the heifer we entered into the TLBAA Affiliates Princess Contest is one of the finalists. This is very exciting! The winner will be announced during the Longhorn weekend in January. I would like to send out a “Thank You!” to all members who worked hard and participated in our two annual shows, the Louisiana State Fair and the Ark-La-Tex show in Lufkin. Plus a special thanks for the donation calves we received. “Congratulations” to all the youth who won these calves, and seniors who received scholarship money. Remember that with hard work comes great reward. As we step out of 2011 with all the negative records that were set, heat, fires and drought; I would like to step into 2012 wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year. May we come into this new year with fresh hope, good cheer and a positive view for the future.

TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS OF NEW MEXICO Robert Smoot, Senior Director • 575-365-8691 The Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico fondly recall Carolyn Hunter and her visit to NM in August of 2007. She was the featured speaker at that year’s Field Day, which was hosted by Frances and Michael Hernandez. Out of it came her wonderful report in the October 2007 Trails, which in turn, inspired Carolyn’s amazing photography article in the April 2008 Trails entitled, “Taking the Perfect Shot”. Hopefully the TLBAA will reprint that article for its’ new members in a future issue. The TLBNM’s annual meeting and election of new officers will have taken place early January and a report of that meeting will be in a later Trails magazine. The current board has already decided that the annual world qualifying shows in Truth or Consequences, NM will not take place in 2012. 2012 will be a rebuilding year for the TLBNM and as there appears to be no current active affiliates in our neighboring state of Arizona, we would like to invite those TLBAA members to join the TLBNM and be involved in the many new activities that will be planned and implemented promoting our wonderful breed of cattle. Included will be an ad listing all TLBNM members in all states in the February 2012 Texas Longhorn issue of the “New Mexico Stockman” magazine, which will reach 14,000 members and 6,500 internet readers. To be listed, the membership and ad deadline is January 15, 2012. West Texas TLBAA members would also be most welcome. Contact Interim Secretary/Treasurer Michelle Stearns at 505-364-3218 or email her at michstearns@yahoo.com for more information. Michelle will also be able to provide new details regarding our affiliate’s website. EAST TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION Brenda Oliver, President • 972-937-0556 If you were unable to attend the KAUFMAN POLICE ASSOCIATION FIRST ANNUAL LONGHORN SHOW NOVEMBER 18-20 in Terrell, then you missed out on an amazing event. The facility was perfect for the show and very accommodating for the cattle and all of our exhibitors. We had over 100 total entries for the open, free and youth show. A big thank you goes out to our show judges. The Open/Free show judge was Keith DuBose and Randy Allgood judged our Youth show. We appreciate everyone who helped with announcing, ring stewards, non-halter sorting, make-ready, keeping track of points, bookkeeping and presenting awards. We’d also like to thank show Chairman Joel Norris and his helpers for all the work they did before, during and after the show. They did an amazing job! The next scheduled ETLA event will be a FREE SHOW CLINIC ON JANUARY 21ST AT THE AUSTIN ARENA OUTSIDE OF CANTON, TEXAS. There will be a concession stand available with all proceeds going back to the youth. Following the clinic there will be a dance. We hope everyone can make it. If anyone has questions about upcoming youth events or the youth in general, please call me at [903]3638014 or email me at loonytexasgirl@yahoo.com. We are working on a date for our next ETLA general meeting. More information to come soon. We wish everyone a very, Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2012! 40

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IN BOX As the editor, I receive various interesting photos along with explanations either through the mail or e-mail. I would like to share some of them with you inside the Trails magazine each month. If you have an interesting tid-bit or photo that may not be suitable for “Just for Grins”, please send them to me. You may end up in the next issue of the Trails!

Ruth Harris wanted to share this photo of her and her steer Cash in the costume competition at the Ark-La-Tex show. Ruth shows as a part of the Ferris FFA’s Longhorn Show Team.

CORRECTIONS The 2011 Horn Showcase results in the December 2011 issue of Trails Magazine show incorrect placings in the following two classes. We regret the error and apologize for any confusion. The online version of the magazine will reflect the correct placings. BULLS – TIP-TO-TIP

BULLS – TOTAL HORN

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1. GENE LEE 2/2/2008 Sire: FEISTY LEE JR Dam: LLL GUN SMOKE'S TIZZY Breeder: Rex Mosser Owner: Rex Mosser, MIDWAY, TX

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1. GENE LEE 2/2/2008 Sire: FEISTY LEE JR Dam: LLL GUN SMOKE'S TIZZY Breeder: Rex Mosser Owner: Rex Mosser, MIDWAY, TX

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2. RIP SAW 1/30/2008 Sire: SITTIN BULL Dam: JIGSAW 500 Breeder: Wilson Longhorns Owner: T 2 T Partnership, HUNTINGTON, TX

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2. RIP SAW 1/30/2008 Sire: SITTIN BULL Dam: JIGSAW 500 Breeder: Wilson Longhorns Owner: T 2 T Partnership, HUNTINGTON, TX

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3. COMMANDMENT 2/18/2008 71.38" Sire: HUNTS COMMAND RESPECT Dam: JAMOCA 49 Breeder: Wilson Longhorns Owner: Clinard/ Robertson/ Suber Partnership, PORTLAND, TN

3. KING PIN 14 1/28/2008 Sire: HUNTS COMMAND RESPECT Dam: EGGNOG Breeder: McGill Ranch Owner: Sand Hills Ranch, MANSFIELD, LA

87"

4. KING PIN 14 1/28/2008 Sire: HUNTS COMMAND RESPECT Dam: EGGNOG Breeder: McGill Ranch Owner: Sand Hills Ranch, MANSFIELD, LA

4. COMMANDMENT 2/18/2008 80.44" Sire: HUNTS COMMAND RESPECT Dam: JAMOCA 49 Breeder: Wilson Longhorns Owner: Clinard/ Robertson/ Suber Partnership, PORTLAND, TN

69"

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3. Weigh yearling heifers and make sure that the heifers have the necessary nutrition available to weigh 65 percent of their mature weight prior to the start of their breeding season in late spring and early summer.

Fall Calving: 1. Fertility check bulls prior to the start of breeding season. 2. Provide sufficient supplemental feed to bulls in breeding pastures to keep the bulls in good body condition to insure good, aggressive breeding behavior. 3. Continue supplemental feeding to cows nursing calves to insure good rebreeding performance and good weaning weights of calves. Lactating cows grazing dormant range grass require approximately 3-4 pounds of a 40 percent range cube or 6-8 pounds of a 20 percent range cube daily to meet their protein requirement. If winter pasture is available, forage intake should be sufficient to meet nutrient requirements of lactating females. 4. Consider limited creep feeding (16 percent crude protein) for calves nursing older cows, first calf heifers or any calves needing additional nutrition.

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George and Laureen Gennin Robert Fenza Sand Hills Ranch Hudson Longhorns Tim Miller Ed and Becky Dingledine Kathy Kittler Ron Skinner Jimmy L. Jones Willis Bend Longhorns Mark Hubbell Ronnie and Stella Cruce Tom Mehlberg Ethan Loos Patrick Neeley James Bryant Rick Bogle T and C Longhorns Blue Moon Farm Bruce & Patty Williams Double D Arena Knippers Longhorns, LLC Terry King Terry R. Moore Benjamin C. Gravett Kevin Rutkowski Lee Sherbeyn Matt Carter Paul Corlett Shawn M. Pequignot Warren Loos Calvin Deemer Don Constable Holland Farms, Inc. Jody Shaw Matthew and Robyn Allen Rodney Cooper Stringer Ranches Tom A. Smith Ken Craven

David Plummer Richard James Filip Billy Thompson & Gary Jenkins Gary & Teresa Bowdoin Rick Friedrich B. M. & Wanda Buchanan Jonell Westerberg & Norman (Roger) Ridgway Nyle Maxwell Randy & Shannon Steele El Coyote Ranch George and Angie Soliz David and Jo Anne Norwood Guthrie Creek Longhorn Cattle Helm Cattle Company Pat & Stan Ivicic Bonnie Hyman Deer Creek Longhorns Joseph P. Stilwell Kay L. Roush Terry Brown Rolling Creek Ranch Eddie and Sharon Settlemyer Nancy Ince William T. & Sandra J. Martin Bill & Anita Wappler Brent & Cynthia Bolen Charlotte & Ron Hamilton French Land & Cattle LTD Gary Sealy Grace Cattle Company, LLC Kevin and Laureen Rooker Robert Willis Steve and Rene' Azinger Chris & Lisa Parker Diamond D Ranch Donnie Taylor Ed Ambrose Elias F. Hal Meyer, Jr. George and Cindy Dennis Glen West Keith Spears Larry and Paula Reck Lindauer Longhorn Company Lonnie Shan Matt Hill Michael B. Zinn Proctor Ridge Ranch Annie Morgan & Steve Bell David & Kathy M. Adams Dr. Zech Dameron III H & L Ranch Rio Vista Ranch

Star Creek Ranch Wes and Carol Chancey Area Historical Museum Back-N-Forth Longhorns Cactus Rose Longhorns Gary L. Becker Greg & Amy Franks James & Amy Roesler James Evans Jim and Jean Murray John Oliver Ken and Beth Smith Kenneth Johnson Kirby Jordan Kyle & Whitney Mayden Lee & Gay Gaddis MCA Ranch Melvin & Alice French Mr. & Mrs. Joachim Schaab Robert & Louann Rubel Russell E. Fairchild Sandra K. Nordhausen Stephen P. Head Steven Zunker Susan Burton The Spotts Trust Tom Christopher Tommy Frantom Triple R Ranch

Tim Miller Bob & Pam Loomis Bonnie & Rodger Damrow Gary A. Nelson Roland Stack Todd and Kelli McKnight Ben And Ilse Myren Glen W. Lewis J5 Longhorns Marci Grebing Anchor D Ranch Hayden Cowan Justin Hansen Leo & Jolene Omlin Mike & Debbie Bowman Aubrey & Marva Herring Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller Fossil Creek Longhorns Greg Clow John Murphy Larry &/or Mary Ann Long Mike Mc Clanahan Susan Walker Tom Lane Travis and Chandra Weeks Almendra Longhorns Art Anders Clint Kimble David & Kimberly Nikodym Jan C. Colton Lisa Fazio Michael Luce Nick & Shannon Hoffmann Randy and Jamie Briscoe Roderick Atwood Adam & Sons Bill and Jo Le'AN Buckhorn Cattle Company Charles Mounce Charley E. and Doris Snyder Chris Bandley Double L Mesquite Ranch Dr. Lee & Linda Ragains Kent And Christine Bladen Kerry and Nancee Mounce Marc Sacre Ron & Jo Jones Shamrock Land & Cattle, LLC Triple 9 Longhorns Warren and Cathy Dorathy Woodson School Ranch

Division B Ron & Barbara Marquess Mike Crawford & Pam Watkins Lakeside Partners, L.P Panther Creek Ranch Johnny and Barbara Coleman Mike and Kim MacLeod Suzanne & William H. Torkildsen, M.D. Lazy L Longhorns Rodney Wilson

Division C Rockin J Longhorns Joseph Sedlacek JBR Longhorns, LLC Joe Moore Wayne & Ellen Fox Craig & Keri Wyatt Moore's Longhorn Ranch Del Vic Farms Brett Bartlett Pace Cattle Company Wilson Longhorns Heaven on Earth McGill Ranch Semkin Longhorns Dale Hunt Carole Muchmore Donald & Sharron Wiens Jim & Betty Civis Daniel & Angelina Fey Larry Johnston Ronald C. or Lana K. Pearson

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Bruce E. McCarty Auctioneer Weatherford, TX

(817) 991-9979 Terry H. Brink Auctioneer P.O. Box 928 Frederick, OK 73542 580-335-5732 580-335-4126 Mbl. e-mail: brinkauction@pldi.net www.brinkauction.com

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325-668-3552

www.lemleyauctionservices.com TX. License 15204

THATE Cattle Company Your source for big-horned cattle in the North—utilizing the right bloodlines to produce the horn. Fairmont, Minnesota

(507) 235-3467 At SAND HILLS RANCH we enjoy working with NEW BREEDERS & offer QUALITY GOOD HORNED STRAIGHT BUTLER & BLEND cattle, many to choose from & an attractive OWNER FINANCE PKG, Dora Thompson (318) 8726329 echoofambush@aol.com Mansfield, LA www.sandhillsranch.com Located near the Texas Line & Shreveport.

To all our Longhorn friends… The very best of good health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year. May it be your BEST ever! Here at the ranch, 2012 promises to be the year of… BULL POWER… featuring the proven great genetics of Sure Shot FD, Measles Super Ranger, Overwhelmer, Oklahoma Quixote, Bail Jumper, Impressive, Rangers Impact and Playboy. We have an excellent choice of outstanding young virgin herd sires to choose from. Also for sale are great Flying D bred & raised cows, heifers & steers. For information or to schedule a tour please call....

Dorie Damuth • Flying D Longhorn Ranch Magnolia, Texas • 281-356-8167 dorie27@sbcglobal.net www.damuthflyingdranch.com

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www.oliverlonghorns.com Cattle for sale “To God Be The Glory”

BID, BUY & SELL SEEK THE TRUTH: read "The Real Butler Story" by Don Limb. Send only $19.90 to Limb Cattle Co., 8375 Lone Star Rd., Washington, TX 77880-5205, 936-878-2988. View excerpts at www.limbcattle.com.

CATTLE FOR SALE 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 C Just Respect by Hunt's Demand Respect. (719) 539-2771. Web: http://gunman1234.tripod.com. E-mail: thejonesranch_1@hotmail.com. RIO GRANDE & SITTIN BULL SONS available out of big horn, good genetic cows. Priced right to improve your herd. Shawn Pequignot (717) 577-3347. www.crazycattlecompany.com

LONE WOLF RANCH Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains

New Location: Sallisaw, OK (918) 774-9107 • (918) 855-4907 new web site:

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www.oakhill-longhorns.com (620) 673-4050 50

joliver@mytocn.com (972) 268-0083

DROUGHT SALE- Quality bloodlines, Boomerang C P, Gunman, VJ Tommie, Phenomenon & Overwhelmer with big horns, color, conformation. Cattle priced to sell, maybe cheaper than you think. No grass, No hay. Bred cows, heifers & bulls. Some are AI'ed to good bulls. All of the cattle are not on the web site. www.harcrowlonghorns.com David Harcrow 580-371-7597. BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check our new Web site with "Super Sales" and herdreduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics. Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 7659961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com LONGHORN SEMEN- Bold Ruler, Boomerang C P, Coach, Diamond W Paycash, Emperor, JM Sue, VJ Tommie, Watson 167 & more. www.oliverlonghorns.com. John Oliver (972) 268-0083.

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HOME & RANCH REALITY TRIGG MOORE Ofc: (254) 965-5500 Fax: (254) 965-5532 Cell: (254) 396-5592

Co-Owner/Agent 936 S. Hwy 281 Stephenville, TX 76401 Email: trigg@c21homeandranch.com

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TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breeds’ top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days (512) 454-0476 / Weekends (830) 644-2380.

TRANSPORTATION HAULING - Anywhere-Anytime We specialize in Longhorns. Dan Tisdale (940) 872-1811 Mobile: 940/841-2619

LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION Ted Roush (713) 299-7990 Cell (979) 743-4439 Home www.asocl.com or troush57@hotmail.com YOU CALL - I HAUL! WESTERN DECOR Specializing in mounted steer horns, cow skulls, 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: MPKDhornshop8061@msn.com Web site: www.hornandleather.com

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Adcock, Terry & Sherri ..................48 Almendra Longhorns....................46 Anderson, Frank Jr. and III ........3, 9

Bar H Ranch....................................46 Beadle Land & Cattle................8, 46 Beargrass Ranch..............................47 Best At West Sale ............................19 Billingsley Longhorns....................48 Blue Mountain Longhorns ..........36 Bond Ranch ....................................46 Box Z Ranch................................8, 48 Brett Ranch ......................................47 Buckhorn Cattle Co. ................8, 47 Bull Creek Longhorns ..................48 Butler Breeders ..............................8-9

C.C. Land & Cattle Co. ................46 C R Ranches ....................................47 CedarView Ranch ..........................46 Champion Genetics ......................43 Clinard Longhorns........................FC Concho Ranch ..................................9

M Marquess Arrow Ranch........24, IBC

MCA Ranch........................................8 McLeod Ranch ..................................8 Midwest Longhorn Sale ................11 Millennium Futurity......................37 Miller, Tim ......................................46 Moriah Farms ............................9, 47 Mosser Longhorns ........................48 Mullinax, Ronnie & Jackie............33

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P&C Cattle Pens ............................36 Panther Creek Longhorns ............48 Pearl Longhorn Ranch ..................48 PJ’s Cattle Company ........................8

4 T Longhorns ................................48 4 Star Ranch ....................................47 Flying Diamond Ranch ................46

Gross, Ray ........................................42

Harrell Ranch ....................................8 Helm Cattle Co. ............................47 Hickman Longhorns ....................48 Husky Branding Irons ..................43

J.T. Wehring Family Ranch ..IFC, 47 Jack Mountain Ranch....................48 Jane’s Land & Cattle Co...................9

K Kittler Land & Cattle Co. ................46 L

Lemley Longhorns ........................48 Lightning Longhorns ....................47 Little Ace Cattle Co...........................8 Lone Wolf Ranch............................46 Longhorn Designs..........................36 January 2012

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R R&R Ranch ......................................46

Red Peak Ranch..............................48 Rio Vista Ranch ................................8 Rocking F Ranch ............................36 Rocking G Ranch..............................9 Rocking I Longhorns ......................9 Rocking P Longhorns ......................8 Rosebud’s Flatrock Ranch ............48 Royal Heritage Farm......................46 Running Arrow Farm ....................43

Diamond D Ranch........................23 Diamond Q Longhorns ..............47 Diamond S Longhorns ................46 Dick’s Ranch Supply......................42 Double LB Longhorns ..................48 Eagles Ridge Longhorns..................8 El Coyote Ranch ........................1, 47 End of Trail Ranch.................. 11, 46 ET Longhorns..................................46

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Please specify which month your caption is for. Northbrook Cattle Co...................47 No-Bull ............................................43

Longhorns ........................9 D Dalgood Deer Creek Longhorns..................48

Longhorn Sale Pen ........................37 Loomis Longhorns ..........................9

7 Bar Longhorns ............................47 Safari B Ranch ................................47 Sand Hills Ranch............................33 Semkin Longhorns ........................47 Sidewinder Cattle Co.......................9 Smith, T.M. & Jean ........................47 South Texas State Fair....................43 SS Longhorns..................................47 Star of Texas ......................................2 Stotts Hideaway Ranch ........48, BC

TLBAA Foundation........................49 TLBAA Membership......................45 Triple R Ranch (MI) ......................46 Triple R Ranch (TX)..........................9 Triple T Longhorns ........................47 T Spur Longhorns ..........................46

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DeceMber PHoto First-Place Winner: “Hello... Is anyone there?” Michael Hunter, Houston, tX ◆

Underwood Longhorns................46

Honorable Mention:

V&J Longhorns..................................9

"What is there to eat?" Paul Prat, Bluffton, TX

W Walker, Ron ....................................48

Westfarms, Inc...................................8 Wichita Fence..................................35 World Show ..............................12-13

Coming Next Month:

YO Ranch ........................................42

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Save the date! Texas Longhorn Coming Events JANUARY 2012

JAN 13 • TLBAA Affiliate Presidents Meeting, 8:00 AM, Parker & Picket Room, Radisson Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX; Kim Barfield (817)625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. JAN 13 • The Miniature Longhorn Breeders Group Meeting, 8:00 AM, Burnett Room, Radisson Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX; Kim Barfield (817)625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. JAN 13 • TLBAA Annual General Membership Meeting, 10:00 AM, Spring Palace & West Brook Rooms, Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX; Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. JAN 13 • TLBAA Annual Awards Banquet, 6:00 PM, Flat Iron Room, Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX; Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. JAN 14 • Texas Longhorn Premier Heifer Sale, West Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. www.tlbaa.org JAN 16-17 • Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Watt Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Trigg & Traci Moore (254) 796-4269 or (254) 396-5592 Trigg Cell. Qualifying Haltered &Youth.

FEBRUARY 2012

FEB 11 • San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio, TX. Annie Morgan (210) 885-8653 or annieoakley64@aol.com. Check In: Feb. 10th Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. FEB 11 • Hired Hand Huddle, Tarrant County College, Trinity River Campus, 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TX. Molly Clubb (319) 269-8903 or (888) 855-8445 Ext. 710. www.hiredhandsoftware.com. FEB 11 • Southeastern Winchester Futurity, Agribition Center, Huntsville, AL. Terry King-tklonghorns@centurylink.net or (850) 956-4154; Danny Guffey (256) 717-9986; Nancy Dunn-nancydunn2010@windstream.net or (334) 318-0887. FEB 16-19 • Autobahn Classic, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Entry deadline: Jan. 31, 2012. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or lbarker@abahn.com. FEB 24-26 • San Angelo Stock Show, San Angelo, TX. Dennis Urbantke (325) 655-3500 or (325) 656-9321. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.

MARCH 2012

MAR 2-3 • Longhorns & Lace Benefit & Sale, Red River Sale Barn, Marietta, OK. www.longhornsandlacesale.com Tessa Wheeler Millsap, Improving Genetics, (254) 315-6548, tess2305@aol.com; Molly Clubb, Hired Hand Software, (319) 269-8903, molly@hiredhandsoftware.com. MAR 2-5 • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, TX. Entry deadline Dec 1 online. www.hlsr.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. MAR 16-17 • Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, Austin, TX. Louis Christa (210) 863-7003 or lchri58@msn.com. Two Youth Shows.Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth MAR 23-25 • Stillwater Shoot-Out, Stillwater, OK. Steve & Bodie Quary (405) 567-3093. (2 Youth Shows - Points Only-1 Show) Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. MAR 31 • B&C Show Me Fall Longhorn Sale, Brookfield Livestock Auction, Inc., Bus. Hwy. 36, Brookfield, MO. Sayre Auction & Sale Management, Bill Sayre (660) 258-2973 or cell (660) 734-0827 or Shawn (660) 734-8782.

APRIL 2012

APR 13-14 • 3 Amigos Sale & Social, Red River Sale Barn, Marietta, OK. Sponsored by Buck Adams, Bob Loomis & Larry Stewart. www.lazyllonghorns or (432) 561-5879. APR 13-15 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Washington County Fairgrounds, Brenham, TX. Susan Young, (713) 294-6334 or email susanbyoung@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. APR 20-22 • Rockdale Spring Show, Rockdale, TX. Sandi Nordhausen (512) 898-2401 or sandi@nordy.com or Patsy Davidson (518) 898-0321 or pmd22@juno.com. Three Youth Shows (One Points Only) Qualifying Haltered and Youth. APR 27-28 • Midwest Longhorn Sale, Winfield, KS. Mike Bowman (316) 778-1717 or www.endoftrailranch.com.

MAY 2012

MAY 4-5 • Red McCombs 32nd Anniversary Fiesta Texas Longhorn Sale, Johnson City, TX. www.redmccombslonghorns.com Alan & Teresa Sparger - alan@redmccombslonghorns.com or teresa@redmccombslonghorns.com. (210) 445-8798. MAY 11-13 • Cattle Baron’s Premier Sale, TLBGCA, Mid-Tex Auction Barn, Navasota, TX. Rick Friedrich, Chair (713) 305-0259 or rick@riverranchlonghorns.com. MAY 18-19 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX. Bill Davidson (405) 258-7117 or mlflonghorns@sbcglobal.net www.mlfuturity.com.

JUNE 2012

JUNE 10-14 • TLBAA World Show & National Youth Show, Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org or Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. JUNE 22-23 • Winchester Futurity of the North, Logansport, IN. Scott Simmons (618) 729-2004 or Deanna Sanders (618) 780-5365. www.winchesterfuturitynorth.com

AUGUST 2012

AUG 1-5 • Autobahn Super Stakes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Entry Deadline: July 16, 2012. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or lbarker@abahn.com. AUG 4 • Hudson-Valentine Invitational Longhorn Sale, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Lorinda Valentine (254) 584-2218. AUG 10-11 • Rocky Mountain Select Sale, Latigo Arena, Colorado Springs, CO. Stan Searle (719) 481-3735 or Gary Lake (719) 314-8294.

SEPTEMBER 2012

SEPT 1 • Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart Auction Hwy 183 S., Lockhart, TX. www.butlertexaslonghorns.com Kaso Kety (985) 674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355. SEPT 15 • 4th Annual Appalachian Trail Registered Texas Longhorn Consignment Sale, Mt. Airy Stockyard, Mt. Airy, NC. Carl R. Brantley, Wilkesboro, NC. (336) 667-5452 or pyledriver1964@yahoo.com.

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