June 2020 Texas Longhorn Trails Magazine by Texas Longhorn Trails Magazine

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

JUNE 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

January 2016 | 1

26 | October 2019

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

Alaska

17 13 18

2 3

14 15 NORTH WEST

Hawaii

CENTRAL

EAST

SOUTH

SOUTHEAST

TLBAA Regions

DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Canada, New Zealand, Australia

Chairman of the Board: Keith DuBose • (979) 277-2161

Secretary: Chad Smith • (701) 764-6277

Executive Vice Chairman/ Parliamentarian: David Wars • (936) 404-2116

Treasurer: Mark Hubbell • (269) 838-3083

1st Vice Chairman: Russell Fairchild • (254) 485-3434 2nd Vice Chairman: Stephen Head • (979) 549-5270

DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12

Director: Johnny Hicks • (269) 721-3473 Director: Kevin Rooker • (817) 692-7843

DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18

At-Large Director

Mark Hubbell

Keith DuBose

Jim Rombeck

(269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com

(979) 277-2161 kwdubose@gmail.com

(785) 562-6665 jl.rombeck60@gmail.com

At-Large Director

Tom Smith

Ross Ohlendorf

Tom Matott

(616) 293-0977 tom@widespreadranch.com

(512) 680-7118 rockingolonghorns@gmail.com

(303) 500-9465 tom@rockymountainlonghorns.com

Region 1 - Director

Region 7 - Director

Region 13 - Director

Deb Lesyk

David Wars

Chad Smith

(306) 867-9427 halters.buckets@yahoo.com

(936) 404-2116 w5longhorns@yahoo.com

(701) 764-6277 smithlonghorns@hotmail.com

Region 2 - Director

Region 8 - Director

Region 14 - Director

Todd Spaid

Kevin Rooker

Brian Varner

(304) 963-0699 jeremyspaid73@gmail.com

(817) 692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com

(785) 224-1005 longhorncreek@yahoo.com

Region 3 - Director

Region 9 - Director

Region 15 Director

Johnny Hicks

Russell Fairchild

David Edwards

(269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com

(254) 485-3434 fairchildranch@yahoo.com

(918) 557-0364 dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com

Region 4 - Director

Region 10 - Director

Region 16 - Director

Matt Durkin

(512) 923-9015 mattdurkin1073@aol.com

Sandi Nordhausen

(512) 750-1350 sandi.nordhausen@gmail.com

Kenny Richardson

Region 5 - Director

Region 11 - Director

Region 17 - Director

Reid Tolar

Stephen Head

Alex Dees

(334) 412-8400 rgtolar@yahoo.com

(979) 549-5270 headshorns@hotmail.com

(805) 300-4617 atdees@aol.com

Region 6 - Director

Region 12 - Director

Region 18 - Director

Dora Thompson

Mike McLeod

Chris Herron

(318) 872-6329 echoofambush@aol.com Charles Schreiner III* 1964-1967 Walter G. Riedel, Jr.* 1967-1969 J.G. Phillips, Jr.* 1969-1971 Walter B. Scott* 1971-1973 James Warren 1973-1975 J.W. Isaacs* 1975-1977 J.T. “Happy” Shahan* 1977-1978 John R. Ball* 1979-1980

2 | June 2020

(970) 352-3054 krichardson21@aol.com

Bill Anthony* 1981-1982 Dr. L.V. Baker 1982-1984 Dr. W.D. “Bill” Clark 1984-1986 Richard D. Carlson 1986-1988 John T. Baker 1988-1990 Riemer Calhoun, Jr. 1990-1992

(361) 771-5355

Glen W. Lewis 1992-1995 Tim Miller* 1995-1998 Sherman Boyles 1998-2003 Bob Moore* 2003-2005 Joel Lemley 2006-2007 Ben Gravett* 2007

Dr. Fritz Moeller* 2007-2009 Maurice Ladnier 2009-2010 Robert Richey 2010 Steven Zunker 2010-2011 Brent Bolen 2011-2012 Bernard Lankford 2012-2013 Todd McKnight 2013-2016 Tom Matott 2016-2019

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

(909) 721-7577 chris@herronconstructioninc.com

TLBAA EDUCATIONAL/RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Matt McGuire - (405) 742-4351 semkinlonghorns@mindspring.com Mark Hubbell – (269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com Dr. David Hillis – (512) 789-6659 doublehelix@att.net Felix Serna – (361) 294-5331 fserna@elcoyote.com John T. Baker – (512) 515-6730 jtb2@earthlink.net

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

COVER STORIES 14 Equipped For Success

The basic necessities and beyond for raising Texas Longhorn cattle. By Myra Basham

JUNE 2020 Vol. 32 • No. 3

DEPARTMENTS 2

Board of Directors

Photo courtesy of Cathy Valle

Getting The Most Mileage From Your Print Ad With Cross-Channel Marketing Effectively use the same

Editor’s Note

Affiliate News

message across different marketing channels for better success. By Jason Hartline

Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing Grazing management as a tool to improve soils and pasture. By Heather Smith Thomas

FEATURES 08

News on the Trail TLBT Page

TLBAA Options For Beef Programs Learn more about the Registered Texas Longhorn Beef Producer Program and the Texas Premium Certified F1 Program.

TLBAA World Expo Announcements

Blue Ridge Sale Perseveres During Pandemic

Show Results

Breeders Guide

Index/Just For Grins

By John Marshall

TLBF Hall Of Fame Now Accepting Nominations

3rd Annual Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Competition

Calendar

About the Cover:

Three of the basic necessities shown beautifully here: good fence, ample healthy grass and trees for shade and shelter. Photo courtesy of Cathy Valle of GVR Longhorns.

The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469) is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, 221 W. Exchange, Ste. 210, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Periodical Postage Paid at Fort Worth, TX. Subscription rates: $105 per year; foreign per year $180. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Texas Longhorn Trails, 221 W. Exchange, Ste. 210, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Phone (817) 625-6241. Fax (817) 625-1388. Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of advertisements printed and also assume responsibility for any claims arising from such advertisements made against the publisher. Publisher reserves exclusive rights to accept or reject advertising or editorial material submitted for publication in the Texas Longhorn Trails magazine. Articles and photos from this publication may be reprinted only with permission of the publisher.

4 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

EDITOR’S NOTES DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? No I’m not challenging you personally, merely asking you to look before you leap (or consider after you leap). If you’re planning on buying Longhorns, don’t load that trailer until you know you have at least the basics covered on your property: good fence, adequate forage, a water source and some sort of shade/windbreak. Even if you’ve owned Longhorns for years, you do not want to neglect the basics, especially forage and fence. This month we look at the basics and some handy add-on equipment you need around your farm or ranch to make your life with Longhorns safer and easier. Turn to pg. 14 to see what other breeders suggest, from portable panels to solar cube feeders. A complementary article that looks at improving the health of your pastures begins on pg. 36. It is much easier to consider these things earlier than later. Speaking of considering things early, there are lots of things coming up through the rest of 2020 that you can start working on now. First, memberships all expire June 30th. Go ahead and get those renewals in! The Horn Showcase is coming this fall and if you are considering sponsoring to take advantage of the benefits, then now’s the time. The earlier you sponsor, the more exposure you get for your dollars. It’s also time to start looking at those futurity prospects and the animals you want an officially recorded measurement on and decide who you want to enter. Who knows, there could be a class champion or superior award winner in those pastures! It is also time to start working on those nominations for the TLBAA Special Awards given each January and TLBF Hall of Fame nominations. The year-end awards criteria will be published soon. You can turn to pgs. 38-39 for Hall of Fame criteria and form. It takes time to gather the information on those Hall of Fame nominations and if that step is not completed then your nominee can’t even be considered. There are lots of good people out there who deserve to be recognized. Another thing to be taken care of this year is Division C elections. You still have plenty of time before nominations are called for, but if you have a burning desire to sit on the TLBAA Board then you may want to let fellow breeders in your region know your desire when speaking with them. It takes five nominations being submitted in order to be put on the ballot for the final vote. Even if you are being re-elected. I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe as we struggle through this weirdness that is everyday life. Maybe by the time you read this things will be a little more back to the way it was before we knew what Covid-19 was. I appreciate everyone’s contributions and help in keeping May and June Trails on track in spite of it all.

Blessings,

DEADLINE:

Myra Basham

Editor-in-Chief: Myra Basham Ext. 104 • myra@tlbaa.org trailseditor@tlbaa.org Advertising: Myra Basham • (817) 625-6241 x 104 myra@tlbaa.org Graphic Design & Production: Trace Neal • Ext. 103 trace@tlbaa.org

Registrations/Office Manager Rick Fritsche • Ext. 101 rick@tlbaa.org Membership/Registrations DNA Specialist Amelia Gritta • Ext. 102 amelia@tlbaa.org Special Events Pam Robison • Ext. 106 pam@tlbaa.org Accounting Theresa Jorgenson • Ext. 105 theresa@tlbaa.org Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Lisa Roberts • Ext. 100 lisa@tlbaa.org

Myra Basham Editor-in-Chief

Printed in the U.S.A.

August 2020 Issue:

June 30th

Member

World Show Wrap-Up

6 | June 2020

(817) 625-6241 • (817) 625-1388 (FAX) P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 trails@tlbaa.org • www.tlbaa.org

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

Members

TLBAA Options For Beef Programs The recent demand for Longhorn beef, increased rapidly by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting supply issues, found many breeders embracing the reality that yes, Longhorn are beef cattle, and excellent ones at that. The TLBAA has options for those who process and sell beef, as well as those who want to market their registered Texas Longhorn females to commercial cattle producers. Here are two of the programs focused on the beef side of the business:

REGISTERED TEXAS LONGHORN BEEF PRODUCERS PROGRAM This program is for those who want to market Longhorn beef both on the hoof and as a finished product. The beef committee oversees a budget earmarked to spread the word about the merits of Texas Longhorn beef and to help producers with tools to build a bigger market. Currently, members of this program are enjoying access to actual contact information of individuals who have submitted their information online in response to social media ads touting Longhorn beef. The leads are supplied to all active members of the program, allowing those who feel they can fulfill requests to reach out to the interested parties. This is part of ongoing efforts to develop resources beneficial to producers. Other benefits include:

TEXAS PREMIUM CERTIFIED F1 PROGRAM The purpose of this program is to build a market for registered Texas Longhorn females within other beef breeds, many of whom already utilize various F1 crosses to improve their herds. The new program is open strictly to Registered Texas Longhorn cows and straight bred beef bulls. Only the resulting heifer calves are allowed to be registered with the Texas Premium stamp on the certificate. The TLBAA F1 Program requirements include: • Only heifers will be registered as F1’s • Must be from registered Texas Longhorn cows • Must be from registered single breed bulls (no composites) - see list below

• Your ranch information listed on the Registered Texas Longhorn Beef Producer page on the TLBAA website

• Breeder must furnish a copy of the bull’s registration certificate to the TLBAA office

• 150 free promotional brochures complete with nutritional data and health benefits, as well as cooking tips

• All certified F1’s must be polled or dehorned

• Additional brochures are only 12 cents each for program members (Regular member price is 25 cents each) • Logo and accompanying letter verifying your membership to be able to use the Registered Texas Longhorn Beef Producer logo on your label or package

• All certified F1’s must have a holding brand and private herd number • Cost is $15 per animal (same price as a weanling heifer) • Registration certificates will state: Texas Premium Certified F1

• Access to members only Facebook group and web page with access to assets such as leads, logo, and (in process) photos/graphics for your use in marketing

F1 Program Authorized Sires Black Angus

Braunvieh

Red Angus

Gelbvieh

Charolais Maine-Anjou Hereford Salers

You can find the requirements and more information on pg. 35 of this issue.

Limousin Shorthorn

You may also view information online at www.tlbaa.org/registered-texas-longhorn-beef/ as well as find a list of current member of the program.

Grey Brahman

Piedmontese

Red Brahman

Tarentaise

Simmental Galloway

Nelore Chianina Belgian Blue

Romagnola

Akaushi Waygu 8 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 S. Rosemary Dr. • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (281) 501-2100 edie.wakefield@gmail.com Beadle Land & Cattle Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, CA 95032 (408) 834-0110 raybeadle@comcast.net

Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co.

Micheal Bennett 2159 Country Club RD • Lucas, TX 75002 (214) 383-7400 bennett@lucasfence.com BPT Longhorns Ben & Phyllis Termin Weatherford, TX 817-374-2635 luvmylonghorns@gmail.com Christa Cattle Co. Jason & Louis Christa 2577 FM 1107 • Stockdale, TX 78160 christacattleco@msn.com www.christacattleco.com (210) 232-1818 Dalgood Longhorns Malcolm & Connie Goodman 6260 Inwood Dr. • Houston, TX 77057 (713) 782-8422 dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com Hicks Texas Longhorns Johnny & Missy Hicks 1518 E. Britol Rd. • Dowling, MI 49050 (269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com www.michiganmafialonghorns.com/Hicks Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467 Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety Little Ace Cattle Co. P.O. Box 386 • Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 ketyfolsom@aol.com McLeod Ranch Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod 355 CR 3031 • Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0155 Roberts Longhorns David & Sharon Roberts Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 451-9000 www.robertslonghorns.com Brennan & Michele Potts Rocking P Longhorns P.O. Box 579 • Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com bpotts1@verizon.net

Rio Vista Ranch Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 3208 Fall Creek Estates Drive • Spicewood, TX 78669 Cell: (512) 422-8336 e-mail: elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com Spring Creek Farms Bradley & Heather Wachsmuth 2749 FM 555 • Gilmer, TX 75645 (337) 241-6882, 337-366-2060 bh1028726@gmail.com www.springcreekfarmstx.com Triple R Ranch Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Rd. • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com

Butler Breeder’s Futurity

James K. Turner (936) 689-1914 the5tcorp@yahoo.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com

Shows

World Show Announcements We know everyone’s world has turned upside down with COVID-19 taking over our day to day lives as well as all our future plans. Here is hoping the 2020 World Expo in Belton, Texas, is our chance for a return to normalcy, fellowship and enjoying Texas Longhorns! If you are going as an exhibitor, please see the checklist below to help with remembering those little details that are easy to forget. We hope those that aren’t entered can take the time to attend some of the activities planned at the World Show.

Bringing animals, don’t forget….

Reminders for TLBT Members…

Check in is on Wednesday, June 24, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please contact Tessa Wheeler if an emergency occurs to alter those times, 254315-6548.

All Gold Merit and Senior Sale books are due at check-in

TLBT Livestock Judging at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24

Health Papers! All animals must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection within 30 days; all females over 30 months of age must have a nursing calf at side and/or positive pregnancy status noted on CVI.

All TLBT members need to attend the Show Ring procedures meeting at 8:45 am on Thursday, June 25 – followed by a Group Photo

Future TLBT members – Pee Wees – begin with Showmanship at 9:00 am on Thursday.

Quiz Bowl – you may pick up your quizzes beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday

Gold Merit – competition begins at 9:00 am on Friday, June 26

TLBT Membership Meeting – 1:00 pm on Friday, June 26

Senior Sale – 4:00 pm on Friday, June 26

Bring your water tubs, feed buckets, and feed/hay.

Shavings –one bag of shavings will be provided at check in. Additional bags may be purchased onsite from the Expo. No outside bedding is allowed.

Everyone attending the show…

10 | June 2020

Bring your silent auction items to support the event!

Barn party on Wednesday, June 24 at 6:00 pm – Everyone invited!

Texas Gold Futurity – no earlier than 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 25 (or one hour following conclusion of TLBT show)

Breeder Memorial – 4:30 pm on Friday, June 26

Trophy Steer Show – You don’t want to miss this! 5:00 pm on Friday, June 26

Banquet – Everyone is invited! Beginning at 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 27 and honoring TLBAA awards, TLBT awards and Texas Gold Futurity winners. Purchase your tickets ($35) in advance by contacting the TLBAA office – we need an accurate count for the caterer!

All cattle must be removed by noon on Sunday, June 28! See schedule on pg. 12

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

Shows

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, June 24

Friday, June 26

9:00 am - Move In â&#x20AC;¢ All cattle must be in by 5 pm (health papers are required for all animals at check-in) Gold Merit and Senior Sale books are due at check-in

10:00 am - Non-Halter Division with Miniature classes immediately following

5:00 pm - TLBT Livestock Judging

TBD - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 30 min after conclusion of miniature classes 9:00 am - TLBT Gold Merit Competition Begins

6:00 pm - Barn Party

1:00 pm - TLBT General Membership Meeting

Thursday, June 25

4:00 pm - TLBT Senior Heifer Sale

8:45 am - TLBT Show Ring Procedure Meeting & Group Photo

4:30 pm - Breeder Memorial

9:00 am - TLBT National Youth Show Beginning with Pee Wee Showmanship. All other showmanship will immediately follow steer classes.

5:00 pm - TLBAA Trophy Steer Show Saturday, June 27 9:00 am - Open Haltered (Miniature classes immediately following)

9:00 am - TLBT Quiz Bowl - Open until end of youth show

5:00 pm - Banquet featuring TLBAA Awards, TLBT Awards and Texas Gold Futurity Awards.

9:30 am - TLBT Prize Shop - Open until conclusion of Showmanship

Sunday, June 28

4:00 pm - Texas Gold Futurity (or 1 hour after completion of TLBT show but no earlier than 4:00 pm)

12 | June 2020

Noon - All cattle must be removed by noon

We look forward to seeing you there!

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

Feature

EQUIPPED For Success

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Whether you are leasing land, deciding to bring livestock to your existing property or deciding what property to buy, there are several things you need before releasing Longhorns in the pasture.

PERIMETER FENCING Is the pasture you intend to use fenced adequately to safely hold your cattle as well as to keep other people’s cattle out? “Having a good fence is a must, in my honest opinion, to start a herd,” states Mike Beijl of MB Longhorns. “It is the first thing I would look at and the first thing I would work on, if it needs to be fixed.” Angie Wulf of 4 Oaks Farms also emphasizes good fencing as a first requirement, adding “poor fencing will lead someone to chasing out animals constantly and I’m not sure there is much more frustrating than that.” State to state and county to county laws vary, but loose livestock can lead to damages and cattle coming into your pasture from the outside may lead to injured bulls and unwanted matings. Even if you don’t own a bull, you should still have fence that will deter outside bulls from trying to access your females. If you are not sure existing fencing is adequate, you can run a hot wire at the top and half way down to the ground to deter cattle until you can get fence repaired or replaced. Even with adequate fencing, it may be a necessary addition to help with bulls, especially if a neighbor’s bull shares the fence. 14 | June 2020

Things to consider when checking fences: • Does the fence have low or weak spots? • Is the wire so loose a cow could ride it down or push their way under it? • If wood, is it strong enough to withstand cattle rubbing against it or pushing on it? • If it requires electric fence to be effective, is the power source adequate and is the fence staying hot? (Excessive weeds can interfere with operation.) • Are there areas where the ground drops or a gully or creek bed that would allow cattle to go under it? • Is it tall enough to make jumping over unlikely? Even if the fence appears perfect it would not hurt to keep some extra materials on hand that would allow you to do a quick repair if your cattle find a weakness you overlooked or if something else damages the fence, such as storm damage or neighboring livestock. If your pasture runs along a road the ability to quickly patch a hole becomes more critical.

WATER SOURCE Is there an adequate natural water source or will you have to supply water? Unless you are turning cattle out in a pasture with a good natural water source such as a creek or pond that doesn’t run dry, then you need to have your plan for water figured out ahead of time. There are all types of water tubs and troughs available to use in the pasture and most will suffice as long as they are large enough to supply water to the number of cattle present for the length of time it will be between someone checking on the cattle. They need to be durable enough to take cattle rubbing and pushing on them or jostling around it. A bigger question is how are you supplying water to the trough. If the pasture is remote you may need to purchase a tank that fits in your truck bed that you can transport large amounts of water in. If it is near a house or a barn, is there a water source

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

By Myra Basham

Photo courtesy of Michelle Smith

Photo courtesy of Dickinson Cattle Co.

that can be reached with a water hose to make refilling easy? In winter will you be able to use heaters or visit frequently to break ice if temperatures fall?

FORAGE Will the property sustain the number of Longhorns I’m putting on it without destroying the grass This is a serious question that you need to consider. No matter how nice the pasture looks, if you overstock it you will be feeding hay all year round. Too many cattle on too small a space eventually turns to dirt. While Longhorns will browse on forage other than grass, they, like all cattle, are unable to maintain condition on a pasture where the number eating exceeds resources available. (Learn more on pg. 34) Stocking rates can be influenced by everything from weather to soil quality, and grass types to the region you live in. While good lush pasture in a temperate climate may allow 2 head per acre, a more arid region with more challenging soil types may increase that ratio to one

Photo courtesy of Michelle Smith

head per 10 acres. It pays to investigate before investing in property to lease or buy for raising Longhorns. Most counties have an extension agent that would be familiar with the region and can offer input. You have to think ahead to what pasture requires instead of waiting until you realize there’s problems. Beijl suggests always thinking quality of quantity when buying animals, “Hay is expensive, take your time in building a quality herd. Less cows, less hay. Find out how the pasture is reacting to the amount of cows you put on it. Once you get on the backside of the curve, it is hard getting back. Pasture rotation, grass management will improve the overall health of your cattle and pasture, while lowering your cost in getting extra hay, additional pastures, etc.” The other breeders all echoed this sentiment, with Smith adding the advice, “Buy when hay is cheap, buy two times the amount you think you’ll need and then buy some more.” If you know you will be feeding hay to supplement pasture, you may want to consider how you are going to get the forage to the cattle and how you can minimize waste feeding it.

Shade/Windbreak Is there some relief from the elements available?

BASIC TOOLS TO KEEP ON HAND Heavy Duty Hammer Pry Bar Screwdrivers Vise-Grip Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Wire Cutters

Screws and Nails Tape Measure Drill Sawzall(reciprocating saw) String/wire/rope Extra Fence Materials

Longhorns don’t need a lot of pampering and they are hardy, but in extremes of heat and cold, they too need some relief for optimum performance. You do not have to build a barn, but there needs to be at least few trees either in the pasture or along the fence line that can provide shade. If they are in the right spot to provide a windbreak then you’re covered for winter too. Also check to see if there is an existing building sharing a pasture fence that throws shade in the heat of the day or provides a windbreak.

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 15

Feature If the pasture has none of that, then you may need to consider at least building a loafing shed positioned to where the colsed side blocks out the north wind and deep enough to provide shade without the cattle having to fight for a spot under it.

PORTABLE PANELS What will you do if you need to separate an animal or work on it without a chute? These pipe panels can be easily configured into a holding pen to work cattle and, while not ideal, can be used as a temporary holding chute to administer shots or doctor cattle. Michelle Smith of Veteran’s Heritage Farm remembers starting out without them, “When we first began raising Texas Longhorns, we had a barn with two stalls, previously used for horses. Looking back, we wish we’d had a set of good temporary/portable panels. “Our first attempt (miraculously successful ) to AI our one and only cow at the time was sketchy at best. The AI person showed up to the house and asked where our chute was. No chute. How about some temp panels? Nope, none of those either. We seriously had to improvise with wood pallets. Shortly after that incident, we started purchasing temporary panels. “We use them almost daily with our cattle. A T-post and a couple of temp panels make a great calf feeder. We can set up alley ways to funnel cows to a trailer or a new grazing area. We can use temp panels to set up temporary stalls. Temporary panels are definitely #1 on our list.”

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

While there are as many types of equipment to handle cattle as there are colors on Longhorns, some pieces of equipment have been found by current Longhorn owners to be essential. While some had to wait a bit before being able to add these items, most agree they wish they’d had them from the start.

A LONGHORN CHUTE A Longhorn chute is a way to restrain cattle while performing activities such as vaccinations, palpation, A.I. horn measuring and administering first aid, insecticide or wormers. They are designed to allow safe and easy handling while taking into account protecting the horns. Ross & Diva Suber of Dauntless Longhorns count it as essential. “An invaluable decision we made was getting a Longhorn chute… I would say the chute should be the first purchase a Longhorn breeder makes. I guess we were spending money on cattle and didn’t think a chute was as important as it is early on. Some of our beef cow buddies love the Longhorn chute set-up as well. We have a couple P&C’s and a Dube now. We love them 16 | June 2020

both. The Joe Chute is a fantastic product and widely popular.“ “We have a Dube chute and it’s been a game changer!“ declares Smith. “The kids are able to work cattle into the chute by themselves and brand, groom, vaccinate the longhorns without any stress on the handler or the cow. We started with a Priefert grooming chute and it does the job for some smaller animals. We definitely recommend a Longhorn chute for the long term investment.” There are enough used chutes out there to find something that fits your budget according to Beijl. “To keep your animals healthy and collect data, you need to work them a few times a year. Go visit other ranches, and find out which set up works for you. Most designs can be customized to whatever facility you have, or would want.” While a chute came in number 2 on Wulf’s list of ”best investments,” she strongly recommends a quality chute with a floor made specifically for Texas Longhorns.

WORKING PENS A pen can range from one smaller pasture that leads confined cattle to smaller space so you can work with them easier, to an elaborate set up of gradually smaller areas funneling them into an alley to a chute to be worked. Whatever set up you can utilize, having a way to administer first aid, vaccinations or simply to get a cow to let a calf nurse for the first time, the ability to confine cattle in some way is necessary. Utilizing a pen system also makes keeping handling calm and quiet much easier. Suber explained how his system benefits the cattle and his efforts. “We have a 2 acre trap ahead of our working pens. When we want to pen the cattle to work them we cube them on the ground in the trap and sort the animals with ‘cane poles’… As in cane poles that you and your Grandpa fished with (this was my father’s idea). We work our cows easy without a bunch of stress and hollering. I can take a cane pole in each hand and walk amongst the cattle sorting the ones I want and walk them to the pen entrance. The purpose of the cane poles is to make my arms longer… with them I have an arm span of about 20’+. You can also tap them on the butt with the cane pole to keep them moving. It can, on a good day, be a one-person operation if the stars align. We don’t use hotshots and a bunch of unnecessary stressful yelling. It’s a beautiful thing.” Looking back, Beijl suggests a pen and chute combination that is designed to work together. “The P&C

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

continued on pg. 18

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

Feature - continued from pg. 16 Longhorn Mighty Plus, would have been a great starter for a smaller herd, and with plenty of expansions available to grow bigger, and more efficient.”

TRACTOR Tractors come in all shapes and sizes, and some choose to utilize skidsters in lieu of more traditional farm tractors, but the goal is the same, a way to easily move feed, hay and materials or clear property or drill fence holes... the list goes on. “Our best investment in equipment has been our 45 HP tractor,” explains Smith. “We are able to purchase feed in 1 ton totes and remove them from the bed of the truck with the tractor. We also frequently feed large round bales, which would be difficult to place without a tractor. Tractor drags are also a good investment to help keep the pastures smooth, fertilized and grass growing.” While you can find ways to accomplish things without equipment, Wulf finds her skid loader with pallet forks and an auger an invaluable tool. “Before the skid loader, all we had was a 4 wheeler and a small utility trailer. We would roll the round bale onto the little trailer and then roll it off of it in the pasture. We use hay rings for horses so the cattle don’t have to put their heads through. We would have to work together to roll the hay ring into the right position and then push it over the bale- remember, we live in Illinois- sometimes, we’d be doing this when the temperature was 15 degrees

with the wind howling at 20 miles an hour... when I say that skid loader has saved us time and time again, I can’t quite put it into words how very important it’s been!” While there are many options for tasks such as moving round bales, hauling feed and digging fence post holes, a tractor is a convenient tool that take care of a large number of needs on any size operation.

FOUR WHEELER From lightweight all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) with handlebars and single seats to heavy duty Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs or side-bysides) that can seat 2-6 people, are often semi-enclosed and some with the power to tow 1,500 lbs, this is a broad category. The smaller, more nimble ATV four wheeler can often be seen performing tasks in place of a horse. Riding fencelines, searching for missing animals, sometimes even to round cattle up. They are nimble and fast. They can go places where your pickup might not fare so well. UTV’s (think John Deere GatorTM) are extremely popular with Longhorn breeders. Some are similar to golf carts, but on steroids. They are all-terrain, often have built in storage as well as the ability to tow. Some models have enough power to almost replace a small tractor. As you read earlier, Wulf has used a four-wheeler and small trailer before having a skid loader for heavy tasks and she listed the four wheeler as one of her best investments, “We’ve logged a ton of hours and hard work on our 4 wheeler! A GatorTM or UTV is still on the wish list. “

FEEDING Feeding cattle can bring into use a host of equipment to make life easier. While Longhorn owners tend to rely mainly on pasture and hay, many supplement with cubes either as a treat or to meet additional nutrition needs. While someone with a few head can easily take a sack of cubes and spread them on the ground or dump them along a trough, those with larger herds can utilize cube feeders that mount on a truck or can be towed behind a vehicle and drop larger amounts of feed across a wider area. However, another common situation with Longhorn owners, who 18 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

continued on pg. 20

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

Feature - continued from pg. 18 commonly work jobs off the ranch or farm, is the lack of time to feed regularly or the distance needed to travel to reach cattle away from where they live. The solution Suber found for this type of situation? Solar feeders. Suber says while getting a Longhorn chute was invaluable, his “favorite” decision was getting the Solar Cube Feeder and a couple Lamco automatic pellet feeders. “These feeders are like a feeder used to broadcast corn for deer, but they have a trough all the way around four sides to catch the feed, it doesn’t go on the ground like a deer feeder. The feeders have a battery, solar panel and a timer to select feeding times and rates,”

Lamco Pellet Feeder

Solar Cube Feeder

explains Suber. “Man, what a blessing and a time saver, in winter-time especially or to help animals that are lagging. As we age, we need as many helpers as we can get. We keep the Lamco pellet feeders in a pasture with our weanlings and on a lease place that needs a little boost from time to time. We have the Solar Cube Feeder with our Super Seven cows, flush donors and AI cows.” The possibilities are endless for equipment to make life easier. Simply think of an issue you have and there is likely a product to take care of it. Learn more about pasture management on pgs. 34, 36-37

20 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

2020 HORN SHOWCASE

OCTOBER 1-3, 2020 • LAWTON, OKLAHOMA

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

SAVE THOUSANDS ON MARKETING SERVICES! Late sponsorships may receive alternate benefits

TWIST 21 - $12,500

DELTA DIAMOND - $10,000

LADY BUTLER- $5,500

ANITA - $3,000

• Full page ad in Trails Magazine for 12 mo. - Value $9,600 • Three Sale Consignments - Value $1,050 • Sponsor ad on Website for 12 mo. - Value $3,300 • Full page ad in HSC Sale Catalog - Value $400 • Full page ad in HSC Program - Value $200 • Online Directory Web ad for 12 mo. - Value $240 • Breeder’s Guide ad in Trails Magazine for 12 mo. - Value $365 • Two 3’ x 5’ wall banners displayed • Two Custom E-blasts - Value $200 • Reserved banquet table for 8 with 8 drink tickets - Value $500 • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Parking Spot at Coliseum • Reserved Seating for Four at Sales • Pass to Front of Line for Animal Load Out • Recognition in event promotion online and print • Full page ad in Trails Magazine for 6 mo. - Value $4,800 • Two Sale Consignments - Value $700 • Full page ad in HSC Sale Catalog - Value $400 • Full page ad in HSC Program - Value $200 • One 3’ x 5’ wall banner displayed • Four Banquet Tickets with Six Drink Tickets - Value $250 • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Parking Spot at Coliseum • Reserved Seating for Four at Sales • Recognition in event promotion online and print

MEASLES 2849 - $1,800

• Full page ad in Trails Magazine for 12 mo. - Value $9,600 • Two Sale Consignments - Value $700 • Full page ad in HSC Sale Catalog - Value $400 • Full page ad in HSC Program - Value $200 • Breeder’s Guide ad in Trails Magazine for 12 mo. - Value $365 • Two 3’ x 5’ wall banners displayed • Two Custom E-blasts - Value $200 • Reserved banquet table for 8 with 8 drink tickets - Value $500 • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Parking Spot at Coliseum • Reserved Seating for Four at Sales • Pass to Front of Line for Animal Load Out • Recognition in event promotion online and print • Half page ad in Trails Magazine for 3 mo. - Value $1,650 • Two Sale Consignments - Value $700 • Full page ad in HSC Sale Catalog - Value $400 • Full page ad in HSC Program - Value $200 • One 3’ x 5’ wall banner displayed • Four Banquet Tickets - Value $200 • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Seating for Four at Sales • Recognition in event promotion online and print

YO SAMSON JOSEFINA 706 - $1,000

• Button ad on Website for 12 mo. - Value $2,400 • Half page ad in HSC Catalog - Value $200 • One 3’ x 5’ wall banner displayed • Two Custom E-blasts - Value $200 • Two Banquet Tickets - Value $100 • Recognition in event promotion online and print

Thank You 2020 Sponsors! TWIST 21 FHR Longhorns – Dale Metz and DeCarlo Noble FUTURITY Grand Champion Female – Debbie Bowman Reserve Grand Champion Female - Brett Ranch Grand Champion Bull - Struthoff Ranch FUTURITY CLASS PLUS SPONSOR Lucky Mountain Ranch

BRONZE CLASS SPONSORSHIP- $250 • Recognition in HSC Program • Recognition in Trails Magazine HSC Results • Sponsor announced as class enters the ring • Recognition on special HSC sponsor page * PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE

FUTURITY CLASS SPONSORS Hope Creek Ranch; Tucker & Carrie Hilbert: Kathy Palladini 26 | May 2019

www. tlbaa.org salesandevents@tlbaa.org TLBAA Office • 817-625-6241

*Trails Magazine Sponsor Benefits To Be Redeemed September 2020-August 2021

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

TLBAA horn Showcase

select sale

October 3 • Lawton, OK consignment deadline 6/19 Member Number _________________ Consignors Name _________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________________________________ Animal NaMe ______________________________________________________________ REG No. _____________________

r Consignment Fee: $350 includes one measurement, please specify r TTT r TH r TWISTY Note: regular consignment entries be a minimum of 18 months old r Pens of 2 or 3 heifers (18 months old or less) may be offered for a consignment fee of $350 for the first animal plus $125 each additional animal. All are subject to 7% commission. Limited availability on pens of heifers. Please use a separate form for each animal. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

r Additional Measurement $100 each rTTT rTH rTWISTY r Sponsorship Package $___________ CATALOG ADS: r FULL $400 r HALF $250 r Expanded Lot (up to 4 reference photos) $100 PAYMENT r Visa, Mastercard, Discover r CC on File r Check Attached TOTAL:__________________ Name on Card________________________________________________CID(3-digit code on back)_____________ Card Number_____________________________________________________ Exp. Date_______________

COMMISSION 7% requirements 1. Payment in full 2. Completed consignment form 3. Original TLBAA certificate or dual registration certificate 4. Completed transfer application 5. Digital photo sent to salesandevents@tlbaa.org Selection: Notifications will be sent the week of 6/29/20 confirming accepted consignments Breeding information All sale entries must be confirmed bred or have a calf at side at time of sale if 30 months old or older.

Cow Exposed To _________________________________________ From___________ to_______________ Cow Exposed To _________________________________________ From___________ to_______________

Confirmed Bred___________ Calf At Side Information: sex_____________ Date Calved________________ OCV Vaccinated rYes

rNo

Calf Sired by _____________________________________________

COMMENTS_________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments will be published in sale catalog. Changes for pedigree reader must be submitted in writing to management no later than 24 hours before sale start.

WAIVER/CONSENT FORM

The Horn Showcase Sale (HSS) assumes no responsibility for any guarantee made by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. HSS is not responsible for the health or safety of any animal consigned to the sale. This includes loss of life, loss by theft or other perils. All consignors must comply with the rules and regulations. The undersigned hereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agrees that all guarantees are between seller and buyer. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless HSS, sale employees and duly authorized representatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of any nature which may arise from or in any way relate to the Horn Showcase Sale. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unable to accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not HSS or its management, shall be responsible for refund or adjustment. Health Requirements: All animals 12 months of age and over are required to have a negative tuberculosis test not more that 30 DAYS prior to the sale. All female cattle 18 months of age and over must be tested negative for Brucellosis not more than 30 DAYS prior to the sale. Each health certificate should have the animal clearly identified by lot number, name, and private herd number. Please make certain that all breeding age animals are palpated by a licensed Veterinarian. Pregnancy status is a requirement of the sale and must be noted on the health certificate.

Consignor Signature______________________________________________________

Date__________________

PO BOX 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 • 817.625.6241 • salesandevents@tlbaa.org For Questions, Contact: Pam Robison - pam@tlbaa.org

2020 BULL ALLEY

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • LAWTON, OKLAHOMA

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

SAVE THOUSANDS ON MARKETING SERVICES! *All Bull Alley Sponsorships include recognition in individual videos produced for each participating bull as well as during live presentation in Lawton.

$8,000 Package

$5,000 Package

$2,500 Package

$1,500 Package

• One Bull Alley Entry - Value $250 • One Full page ad in Trails for 8 mo. - Value $6,400 • One Full page ad in HSC Program - Value $200 • Breeder’s Guide ad in Trails for 12 mo. - Value $365 • Two 3’ x 5’ wall banners displayed • Two custom E-blasts - Value $200 • Reserved Parking Spot at Coliseum • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Banquet Table For 8 with 8 Drink Tickets - Value $500

• One Bull Alley Entry - $250 • One Full page ad in trails for 3 mo. - Value $1,650 • One Full page ad in HSC Program - Value $200 • One 3’ x 5’ wall banner displayed • Two custom E-blasts - Value $200 • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Two Banquet Tickets - Value $100

• One Bull Alley Entry - Value $250 • One Full page ad in trails for 6 mo. - Value $4,800 • One Full page ad in HSC Program - Value $200 • Two 3’ x 5’ wall banners displayed • Two custom E-blasts - Value $200 • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Four Banquet Tickets with Six Drink Tickets - Value $250

• One Bull Alley Entry - $250 • One Full page ad in HSC Program - Value $200 • Two custom E-blasts - Value $200 • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Two Banquet Tickets - Value $100

Last Year’s Winners!

Each sold 35 straws of semen at 2019 Bull Alley

Rebel HR

RR Escondido Red 260 for more information/contact matt baca • mattbaca32@gmail.com • (719) 406-2513 salesandevents@tlbaa.org • (817) 625-6421 26 | May 2019

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

2020 Bull & Embryo Alley Friday October 2nd • Lawton, OK

1. Each Bull/Cow receives spotlighted arena time. 2. All bulls must be TLBAA AI Certified to enter. 3. All cows must be TLBAA Registered. 4. Each owner may bring tank with semen or have semen sent to Champion Genetics. Must have 50 straws minimum available. 5. If less than 50 straws available, seller assumes responsibility for shipping costs. 6. All Living Bulls/Cows must be present at the HSC. 7. Bulls and Cows will be measured onsite. 8. No minimum straw purchases allowed. 9. Send photo to salesandevents@tlbaa.org.

Plan Ahead: TLBAA AI Certification must be completed by SEPTEMBER 4 Exhibitor Name: ___________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Exhibitor Phone: ___________________________________________ Exhibitor TLBAA NO: ____________________________ Animal Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Animal Date of Birth: __________ Animal’s TLBAA NO: ____________ AI Certification NO: ___________________________ q Bull/Embryo Alley $250 - Includes one measurent, indicate below. Additional measurement $100 each. q Tip-To-Tip

q Total Horn

q Twisty

q Composite (Additional $200)

q 20’X10’ additional $100 (limited number available) Normal Price of Semen/Embryo _____________________ Horn Showcase Price of Semen/Embryo ______________________ Honors & Awards, Notable Offspring, Measurement History, Additional Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Song Clip of Choice for Entrance (25 seconds): ______________________________________________________________________ If not marked, song will be selected for you. Total Payment $______ FORM OF PAYMENT:

CASH

CHECK

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD ON FILE

Credit Card # ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME ON CARD _______________________________ VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER

Exp. Date ______ CID # ______

ENTRY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 4 WITH PAYMENT IN FULL CONTACT MATT BACA • mattbaca32@gmail.com • (719) 406-2513 TLBAA • PO Box 4430 Fort Worth, TX 76164 • salesandevents@tlbaa.org • (817) 625-6241 • (817) 625-1388 Fax

Terms: Champion Genetics will be onsite for semen transfers, shipping and handling at buyers expense. Awards will be presented at the event. Winners not in attendance will be responsible for actual award shipping cost.

2020 HORN SHOWCASE MEASURING CLASSES FEMALES

BULLS

STEERS

Class 1 Females October 2019 (TTT only) Class 2 Females September 2019 (TTT only) Class 3 Females August 2019 (TTT only) Class 4 Females July 2019 (TTT only) Class 5 Females June 2019 (TTT only) Class 6 Females May 2019 (TTT only) Class 7 Females April 2019 Class 8 Females March 2019 Class 9 Females February 2019 Class 10 Females January 2019 Class 11 Females December 2018 Class 12 Females November 2018 Class 13 Females September-October 2018 Class 14 Females July-August 2018 Class 15 Females May-June 2018 Class 16 Females March-April 2018 Class 17 Females January-February 2018 Class 18 Females October-December 2017 Class 19 Females July-September 2017 Class 20 Females April-June 2017 Class 21 Females January-March 2017 Class 22 Females September-December 2016 Class 23 Females May-August 2016 Class 24 Females January-April 2016 Class 25 Females July-December 2015 Class 26 Females January-June 2015 Class 27 Females 2014 Class 28 Females 2013-2012 Class 29 Females 2011-2009 Class 30 Females 2008-2005 Class 31 Females 2004 and older

Class 32 Bulls October 2019 (TTT only) Class 33 Bulls September 2019 (TTT only) Class 34 Bulls August 2019 (TTT only) Class 35 Bulls July 2019 (TTT only) Class 36 Bulls June 2019 (TTT only) Class 37 Bulls May 2019 (TTT only) Class 38 Bulls April 2019 Class 39 Bulls March 2019 Class 40 Bulls February 2019 Class 41 Bulls January 2019 Class 42 Bulls December 2018 Class 43 Bulls November 2018 Class 44 Bulls September-October 2018 Class 45 Bulls July-August 2018 Class 46 Bulls May-June 2018 Class 47 Bulls March-April 2018 Class 48 Bulls January-February 2018 Class 49 Bulls October-December 2017 Class 50 Bulls July-September 2017 Class 51 Bulls April-June 2017 Class 52 Bulls January-March 2017 Class 53 Bulls July-December 2016 Class 54 Bulls January-June 2016 Class 55 Bulls 2015 Class 56 Bulls 2014-2013 Class 57 Bulls 2012-2010 Class 58 Bulls 2009 and older

Class 62 Steers Oct. 2018-Jan. 2016 Class 63 Steers 2015-2013 Class 64 Steers 2012 and older

TWISTY Class 59 Females Twisty Horn Oct. 2018-Jan. 2016 Class 60 Females Twisty Horn 2015-2013 Class 61 Females Twisty Horn 2012 and older

FUTURITY CLASSES FEMALES Class 1 September - October 2019 Class 2 July - August 2019 Class 3 May - June 2019 Class 4 March - April 2019 Class 5 January - February 2019 Class 6 September - December 2018 Class 7 May - August 2018 Class 8 January - April 2018 Class 9 Born 2017 - 2016 Class 10 Born 2015 & Before

BULLS Class 1 September - October 2019 Class 2 July - August 2019 Class 3 May - June 2019 Class 4 March - April 2019 Class 5 January - February 2019 Class 6 September - December 2018 Class 7 May - August 2018 Class 8 January - April 2018

Visit tlbaa.org for Fillable Entry Forms, Due September 4 For More Information/Contact 817-625-6241 â&#x20AC;˘ salesandevents@tlbaa.org â&#x20AC;˘ www.TLBAA.org

2020 Horn SHowcase Satellite Locations Montgomery, AL: Neal Maraman, 9/27/20, 2:00 pm, BBQ & Potluck afterwards Perris, CA: Bar-H-Ranch, Chris Herron, 9/26/20, Lunch with all the beer/wine you can drink Yoder, CO: Russell Freeman 9/26/20, followed by 11th Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Party - Everyone Welcome McLean, IL: David & Angie Wulf, 4 Oaks Farm Peru, IN: Curtis Elburn, 9/27/20, Noon - Lunch served Big Timber, MT: Dave Hodges Killdeer, ND: Chad Smith, Smith Longhorns, 9/27/20, 10:00 am - Ranch tour and lunch

Barnesville, OH: Darol Dickinson, Dickinson Cattle Co. 9/26/20, 2:00 pm - Customer Appreciation Day Overbrook, OK: Bob & Pam Loomis, 9/26/20, 10:00 am - Noon Rapid City, SD: Gordon Howie, 10:00 am - followed by lunch Corsicana, TX: Michael & Elizabeth Fritz, 9/26/20 - Ranch Tours Kingsville, TX: Felix Serna, El Coyote Ranch, 9/26/20 Somerville, TX: Darlene Aldridge, Star Creek Ranch St. George, UT: Doug Hunt Taft, TX: Chris Clark, Circle Double C Ranch Telford, TN: Todd Hensley, Flying H Cattle Company, 9/26/20, 10:00 am Clinton, Ontario, Canada: Clarence Dekens

don't see your ranch listed? email pam today pam@tlbaa.org to host a satellite measurement! 26 | May 2019

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

HSC ENTRY FORM

Exhibitor Name: _____________________________________________ Exhibitor Member No. ________________________________________ Exhibitor Phone No. __________________________________________ Exhibitor E-mail Address: _____________________________________ Animal TLBAA No. ___________________________________________

FUTURITY

MEASUREMENT

Animal Name: _______________________________________________

OCTOBER 1-3, 2020 LAWTON, OK

ENTRY DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Measuring Class Entered ________________ q $100 Tip-to-Tip q $100 Total Horn q $300 Composite (TTT & TH Included) Twisty Horn Class Entered ________________ q $100 Twisty Horn (Measuring along horn lines wrapping around horn) q Animal will be in Lawton, OK - 10’X10’ Stall included

q 20’X10’ Stall $100 (limited number available)

SATELLITE LOCATION __________________________________________________________________________________ q $225 Futurity - Class Entered __________________ Class winners have the option to sell with no consignment fee during the HSC Select Sale *Animal must be in Lawton, OK. Includes ONE measuring class. Please mark measuring class above.

GROUP CLASSES

GET OF SIRE OR PRODUCE OF DAM - Recognizing genetic production through verified measuring data of offspring. Breeding offspring only, steers not eligible. Offspring must be entered on separate entry forms for the required measuring classes. Competing sires and dams do not have to measured. q $100 Senior Division Get of Sire 6yrs+ q $100 Senior Division Produce of Dam 6yrs+

q $100 Junior Division Get of Sire 2-5yrs q $100 Junior Division Produce of Dam 2-5yrs

ELIGIBLE OFFSPRING MUST BE MEASURED 3 WAYS - TTT, TH, COMP. TWO ANIMALS FOR DAMS, THREE FOR BULLS 1. _____________________________________________________________ Animal’s TLBAA NO. _______________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________ Animal’s TLBAA NO. _______________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________ Animal’s TLBAA NO. _______________________________

TOTAL $__________________

FORM OF PAYMENT: CASH

CHECK

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD ON FILE

CC# ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME ON CARD _______________________________________ VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER EXP. _______ CID # _______

ENTRY DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4 WITH PAYMENT DUE IN FULL - SALESANDEVENTS@TLBAA.ORG CONTACT HSC Chairman Matt Baca P (719) 406-2513 • mattbaca32@gmail.com TLBAA • PO Box 4430 Fort Worth, TX 76164 • www.tlbaa.org • P (817) 625-6421 • F (817) 625-1388 TERMS: Awards will be presented at the event, winners not in attendance are responsible for actual award shipping cost. Photos are required for winners gallery in Trails Magazine, send to salesandevents@tlbaa.org. No refunds after entry deadline.

2020 Horn Showcase RULES AND INFORMATION GET OF SIRE AND PRODUCE OF DAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, October 1

Cattle Check In 9:00 am - 9:00 p.m.

Friday, October 2

Measuring Classes Seminars Bull Alley Reception Bull Alley

Saturday, October 3

Futurity Seminar Cocktails/Banquet, Fairgrounds Annex Select Sale

Sunday, October 4

All Cattle Must Be Removed By 12:00 pm

ALL FEMALE ENTRIES • A Horn Showcase female entry must have had at least one registered TLBAA calf, be nursing a calf at side or be confirmed bred by 36 months of age by palpation, ultrasound or BioPRYN blood test conducted 60-days past breeding and be so noted on a health certificate signed by a veterinarian and furnished to the show office.

EXHIBITOR’S CHOICE

• Awarded to the owner who has the most animals entered and officially measured for the Horn Showcase. • There will be one point awarded for each animal entered in a measuring class. • Animals can be measured in Lawton or at satellite locations. • Animals must be listed with the same ownership name. Ownerships listed in a single name or two names associated with a ranch name will be considered as the same ownership. • Partnerships will be considered a separate ownership. • In the event of a tie, all winning owners will be declared as winners and receive award. Examples: John Smith, Ann Smith, John & Ann Smith, or Smith Longhorns will all be considered as the same ownership. (John or Ann) Smith/Brown Partnership will be considered a separate ownership.

ULTIMATE COW & BULL AWARD • One bull and one female will be chosen based on popular vote. • Animals must be present in Lawton to be eligible. • Ballots will be available at the TLBAA desk during the event for voting.

HORN SHOWCASE FUTURITY

The TLBAA HSC Futurity is set up by age divisions to allow breeders the opportunity to exhibit the total package animals that represent their breeding operation. • There is a 75% cash payout based on the class size. Payout will go to the top 20% of the class. • Animals must be entered in at least one horn measurement contest. • Animals will enter the ring based on age. Youngest to oldest. When the animal being exhibited walks into the ring, the 5 judge panel will be given the animals DOB, and a horn measurement taken from the previous day. It will be a TTT, TH, Twist for the females, and a TTT, or TH for the males in the contest. • With the 5 judge panel, the high score and the low score will be thrown out and the remaining three judges will be added together for the final score. In the event of a tie there will be a tie breaker judge selected in advance. That judge’s score will be the tie breaker in the event of a tie. • Animals must measure in at least one measurement class to participate in Futurity as well as be eligible for a Superior Award.

For More Information/Contact 817-625-6241 • salesandevents@tlbaa.org • www.TLBAA.org 26 | May 2019

• Get of Sire and Produce of Dam will each offer a Junior Division and a Senior Division. • Each Division is based on the age of the offspring of the animal entered. The Junior Division consists of offspring between the ages of two and five years of age. The Senior Division consists of offspring six years and older. • Sires must have three offspring in any (Jr. or Sr.) Division to compete in that Division. All offspring must be measured in TTT, TH & Composite. • Dams must have two offspring in any (Jr. or Sr.) Division to compete in that Division. All offspring must be measured in TTT, TH & Composite. • Both living and deceased bulls and cows can be entered since entries are based on measurements of offspring. • Scoring for each animal will be computed by adding the values of TTT, TH and Composite of all three offspring for a bull or both offspring for a cow. The bull or cow with the highest value of the total added measurements amongst offspring will be the winner. • Animals do not need to be present to compete in this class – can be measured at a satellite or in Lawton. • Only breeding animals (Bulls or Cows) can compete as offspring. • Offspring may be produced by natural breeding, artificial insemination or embryo transfer.

HORN SHOWCASE SUPERIOR AWARD

This innovative award showcases our most elite animals that possess the total package we all strive for. To achieve the Superior Award, animals are required to compete in the horn measurement contest, as well as be judged on conformation in the Horn Showcase Futurity. • To win the Superior Award, you must receive the smallest number in the points system. 1st is granted 1 point. 2nd granted 2 points, and so on. This will be the same for the Futurity as well as horn measurement. • In the Futurity, you must place in the top three in your class to be eligible to compete for the Superior Award, as well as placing in the top 3 in any measurement class (Tip to Tip, Total Horn, or Twist for females) or (Tip to Tip or Total Horn for bulls) to be eligible. • Example of how Superior animal is awarded: Animal with the lowest number of points wins “Superior.” If there is a tie for Superior, then both animals will be awarded.

BULL ALLEY

• Bulls must be TLBAA A.I. certified and have an A.I. certified number to sell semen and participate in most straws sold. • Bulls that are living must be present in Lawton, OK; deceased bulls may be entered for semen sales only. (Deceased bulls may have their offspring on site to represent them) • Each owner should bring a semen tank with semen for sale or have semen sent to Champion Genetics. Must have 50 straws minimum available. If less than 100 straws available, seller must pay shipping to buyer. • No minimum straw purchases allowed. • Bulls must be entered in a measurement class. • Syndicated A.I. Sires may participate.

EMBRYO ALLEY

• Donors or their offspring must be present. • Embryos do not have to be present. • Owners can sell frozen embryos or embryo pregnancies. • Animals will be highlighted in the same manner as Bull Alley

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

Sale Results

By John Marshall

Blue Ridge Sale Perseveres During Pandemic When I was young and in my teen years my dad – Further still, we faced a myriad of logistical problems ever the amateur philosopher – was fond of offering in shutting down the process gearing up for the sale brief words of advice or conventional wisdom, such as, – halting plans near completion for decorations, re“never say never,” and “be prepared for change, because scheduling the circus tent we house the sale in, halting it is inevitable.” Just when I had decided that I likely had the plans for food and drink, canceling a host of people encountered all of the type of circumstances where who had been lined up to help stage the sale, working those aphorisms would apply, I encountered a new one with the large number of consignors who had already just a few weeks ago. And did I ever! consigned their stock and paid the requisite fees inThis COVID-19 pandemic is huge and destructive, volved, and much more. And time was short. and it has caused enormous disruption in most every A couple of days after we had talked and with resfacet of life. The Longhorn world is no exception. Our ignation determined to postpone the 2020 sale indefiannual Blue Ridge Ranch Sale is typically set for the nitely, Bubba came to me and asked if we could discuss second weekend in April, and it the postponement issue furhas grown steadily since the inther. Creative as he is, in the augural sale some seven years intervening two days he had ago. The rapid spread of the consulted a number of fellow novel virus coincided with the Longhorn breeders and spodate for our sale this year, an ken with the ladies at Hired event we always spend over six Hand, and he had a proposal to months working hard to bring put on the table. “What about together and stage at my ranch having our sale online?”, he near Llano, TX. Thousands died posed. within the first weeks of the My immediate reaction spread and many more were was that online sales were not contracting it daily, in soberthe way things are done in the ing and frightening numbers at world of Longhorns; people a dizzying rate. As much time would balk, it was too experiJohn Marshall and Bubba Bollier and effort as my ranch manager mental and we stood to suffer Bubba Bollier and I had poured into the upcoming sale, financially if we held a sale totally via the internet. But my greatest concern was possible infection of consignBubba persisted, noting that he had already spoken at ors and other attendees should we proceed with having length with Jaymie Feldman at Hired Hand and she asour sale as planned. sured him that they could pull it off. The more we talked, With a heavy sense of concern and responsibility, I the more I began to think that it might just be possible, told Bubba approximately two weeks prior to the scheddespite knowledge that hosting a Longhorn sale online uled sale date that we could not in good conscience go would be breaking new ground. Bubba’s and Jaymie’s through with hosting the large number of people who confidence that we could do it became infectious and would be coming to participate, exposing them to what I tossed my hat into the ring as well. My confidence inwas rapidly developing into a dangerous, lethal virus creased as we spent hours on the phone with trusted new to mankind and regarding which so much was friends and others who were to be directly involved in unknown. the sale. Their initial surprise and questioning turned to Bubba and I discussed the dilemma further and deencouraging support, and the decision was made – we termined that we would have to postpone our sale, alwould go online this year. though refrain from canceling it altogether. I turned my Time was short, and we made contact with every attention to studying the calendar and other potential consignor and the various good friends who were the dates when we could once again host our sale as usual. sponsors of our 2020 sale. To my surprise (and comBut a number of difficulties quickly presented themplete delight) the reaction among consignors was alselves. For one, other events were canceling or being most 100% supportive. Only a couple decided against postponed during that same time frame and it soon becontinuing online, the rest all assuring us that they were came apparent that selecting a new date would not be onboard. And so we proceeded. We formed a small but simple. Another significant obstacle was the unknown; enterprising team almost overnight charged with helpi.e. no-one knew or had a realistic grasp of how long to ing to make the online sale work. I cannot thank them postpone and when it would be safe to gather our usual enough for signing on to what was an untried, experijovial set of sale attendees once again. mental plan for a sale and bringing our hastily assem-

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 29

Sale Results

bled plan to success. Our sponsors were uniformly behind us: John and Christy Randolph, Brian and Suzanne Brett, Mike and Holly Davis, Troy Unger of Unger Longhorns, and Mike Beijl of MB Longhorns. To them goes my undying gratitude and my warmest thanks. Jaymie Feldman was amazing in her quiet fashion: she planned the technological intricacies of providing consignment profiles, photos and (most cleverly) had consignors take and send to her 20 second action videos of their animal which she incorporated. Interested parties signed up to take part online much as is done through Hired Hand representatives at most sales. Jaymie did the troubleshooting and literally tied together every person involved in the sale presentation in a flawless manner. That included Bubba and me along with good friend and invaluable team member Mike Beijl in our ranch office, peerless auctioneer Bruce McCarty and super knowledgable pedigree reader Dale Hunt huddled together in Weatherford, and Jaymie in the Hired Hand offices in Iowa. We disseminated information re the sale to consignors and potential buyers, and Jaymie reported that well over a hundred people signed up to participate by way of the internet, over a hundred on the Friday of the heifer sale alone. No consignors attended the ranch in person, and no lots were brought to us. Haulers were on alert to assist buyers as they arranged delivery of stock and we volunteered our pens as a central hub for hauling for any who needed a designated drop-off and pick-up location. Tying everyone together in one great system Jaymie controlled worked better than ever dreamed. Each lot appeared on their home screen for everyone who signed up, Bruce and Dale bantered and conducted the auction with humor and usual skill, and participants placed bids as is typical for online bidders at any modern sale. Lori McCarty kept track of all purchases and sales, compiling the information swiftly and accurately, and within a very few days we sent invoices to buyers and soon began distributing funds to sellers. We have been asked why we elected to try a novel approach and maintain our long scheduled sale date in lieu of simply postponing the sale until later. We struggled with balancing the dangers of proceeding with the sale in typical fashion and the promise we had made to every consignor to faithfully host a sale in which they could sell what they had consigned in good faith many weeks before. We have been dedicated to creating a market for fellow breeders, an exchange point where sellers and buyers could meet, enjoy the food, fun and fellowship that characterize the Blue Ridge Sale each Spring, and sell and purchase. Indefinite postponement meant pushing the time for that exchange back potentially

30 | June 2020

months, after consignors had paid consignment fees and made plans based upon our sale being held when originally scheduled. The decision whether to proceed as scheduled was a way of honoring the good faith of our consignor/friends and making sales possible even in the face of a daunting, ever spreading medical threat that imperiled everyone potentially. Conducting the sale online allowed everyone to profit: sellers got to make sales after all, buyers got to locate and purchase stock they wanted, and we got the distinction and satisfaction of knowing we made continuing possible, despite the dark times. The most gratifying feature of proceeding online, though, was the outpouring of support and sincere appreciation from virtually everyone who was involved. We received literally dozens of expressions of gratitude and praise for being creative and willing to stretch in order to still stage our annual sale, but do it in an imaginative fashion that preserved good health and eliminated the elbow rubbing, warm togetherness that ordinarily is a delight, but posed a serious health hazard during the Coronavirus spread. The public reception was far in excess of anything we could have anticipated or expected, and the good will and applause was humbling and deeply rewarding. It all was a grand, eye-opening experience, we learned a great deal and have decided that our 2021 sale is going to be the biggest and best yet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a time of conscious, purposeful celebration and thanksgiving as we hopefully look back on the end or virtual end of pandemic conditions and a return to doing what all like most: raising and enjoying the majestic Texas Longhorn. It is often observed that hard times make for hard decisions. That principle stared us in the face as sale time approached. Never say that Longhorn sales will never be held over the internet; one just was in early April. Few of us ever expected a worldwide pandemic to start 2020; but never say never: it is happening even now, In a fashion that has enveloped the entire world with often catastrophic effect and tragic loss. And change is inevitable; we are all grappling with a huge threat to health and life as we know it, on a level never before felt in our lifetimes. We are undergoing far more sinister change than we ever bargained for, both physically and economically. But great challenge ultimately produces great change, some of it for the better. We here at the ranch tried to meet the grave danger of COVID-19 and retain this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale and the obligation we felt toward our consignors and the industry in general the best way we saw possible. May we all continue to learn, share, be mutual supportive, and ultimately prosper during these perilous times. Be well, stay safe, and God bless!

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

Marketing

Getting The Most Mileage From Your Print Ad With Cross-Channel Marketing A positive and memorable impact on your program requires meeting your audience where they’re at, giving them the attention and content that they need when they need it and how they want it. That’s where cross-channel marketing comes in. It gives you a powerful, interconnected approach to be where your customers are. But, being successful at cross-channel marketing requires more than just publishing content across your various marketing channels. To do it well requires seamlessly bringing your content together and creating a unified experience. Cross-channel marketing is the practice of using multiple channels to reach more people. It makes it easy for people to digest and remember the message you are trying to get across - a consignment in an upcoming sale, a bull you are trying to market, or A good example of taking a print ad, posting it to Facebook and adding a your all-around program and ranch. comment about past performance. This could easily carry into a website Your various channels need to work toblog about existing offspring he’s sired to create even more interest and gether and provide context for the messagan e-blast with links to his progeny page. All supporting the message that the offspring out of these special females have outstanding potential. es your persona receives as they go from one channel to another. With cross-channel marketing, you’re ing experience, it’s easier to view your efforts cumulabringing each of your marketing venues into unison tively. This will ultimately help you get more mileage so that they build off of each other and amplify their from one print ad, from one email or from one blog impact. post you put on your website. For example, let’s say you placed an ad in the Texas Stemming from the previous example, here is a Longhorn Trails Magazine about your upcoming conpractical guide through the life of an ad spanning 30 signment in a sale that a potential buyer sees. Later, days. that same potential buyer reads a blog post you wrote • Week 1: Place an ad in the Texas Longabout that cow’s genetics, and the marketing email horn Trails Magazine. they later receive might provide a testimonial from • Week 2: Write a blog on your website that someone who previously purchased a cow from your offers more information about the topic program. Then, when the potential buyer gets on soyour ad covered and post to social media. cial media later that evening, they’ll see a social adPro Tip: Use the same ad graphic as your vertisement about that same dang consignment in an image on the blog. upcoming sale. • Week 3: Send out an email blast about a That is cross-channel marketing. topic broadly relating to your ad. In the Rather than presenting potential buyers with fragemail, be sure also to include your blog as mented messages about all the great things your proa featured article. gram can do for them, the consultation you offer, or • Week 4: Post the ad graphic directly to your upcoming consignments, they’re getting the social media and speak directly about the content that is most relevant to their needs across varitopic of the original ad. ous channels. This gives you a clear brand impression, Regardless of the industry, the key to an efficient and it makes their experience with you as seamless marketing strategy is to understand your target perand direct as possible. Additionally, because there’s a sona. You cannot effectively market if you don’t have a clear connection between each portion of the marketthorough understanding of who you’re marketing to32 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

By Jason Hartline

ward. Otherwise, you’re just scattering marketing seeds into the wind and hoping that something grows. In the digital age and especially in the Texas Longhorn industry, when consumers are constantly bombarded and interrupted by ranches competing for their attention, understanding your target persona requires understanding how they interact with breeders and make buying decisions. It requires being in touch with where they’re getting the information to make these decisions (i.e., what channels they’re on) and how they want to receive this information (i.e., what distinguishes you from the ads that they actively ignore).

Leveraging Social Media Social media is one of the most crucial channels for implementing a cross-channel marketing strategy. Multiple social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest allow you to use visuals to engage with your audiences. At the same time, they allow you to interact directly with new breeders, which isn’t possible in most other channels. This can help you increase your program awareness, engagement, and even direct conversations. Additionally, the visual content helps you catch your audience’s attention and increases the chances of them engaging with you. Using social media, you can divert your traffic to other channels and define your buyer personas, as mentioned above. Finally, here are four rules to remember when crafting your cross-channel marketing strategy. Rule #1: Have a single, consistent message Rule #2: Maintain the differentiation necessary for each channel Rule #3: Minimize the “work” for your prospects Rule #4: Keep calls to action to a minimum

DID YOU KNOW Trails Magazine will help with your social media graphics? We can save your ad in any size or format you need in order to post it, as well as help you come up with a theme or message that will be effective across all marketing platforms. Just ask Myra or Trace and we’ll be glad to discuss it with you!

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 33

Pasture Management

Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing: Grazing Management as a Tool to Improve Soils and Pasture

Photo by Tina Du Bose

razing management has been slowly evolving over the past few decades, with innovations for improving soils, forage and cattle performance. The first big step was rotating pastures a few times during summer or even in alternate years (to give desired forage plants a chance to recover, go to seed and reproduce) instead of continuous grazing. Next came management intensive grazing, moving the cattle more often, letting the grass regrow, and grazing it again. Then some people started high-density intensive grazing (mob grazing), putting many cattle in a small area for a very short time, moving on, and letting that area completely recover (a few months to a year later) before grazing it again. Results have been phenomenal, improving forage quality and quantity, and soil health. Now there’s a new term, adaptive grazing. Grazing management has to be flexible. Every year, a person needs to decide which pasture to use next, and how long to hold the cattle on each one. A good pasture manager is always juggling, planning, adapting grazing strategies to fit the terrain, forage, weather, livestock needs, etc. Many cattlemen are starting to look at a bigger picture—not just cattle production or grass production (since even some rotational grazing methods don’t give the plants and soil a chance to become healthier) but looking at cattle as a tool to help heal/improve land and pastures. Adaptive multi-paddock grazing involves 34 | June 2020

concentrating cattle in a small area for a short time and moving on, leaving much of the grass there (trampled, with lots of urine/manure as future fertilizer), then not coming back until it is fully regrown. With this type of flash grazing (the opposite of overgrazing) there is never any bare ground or short grass—so every drop of rainfall is captured in the thick vegetation and doesn’t run off. These areas are green and growing, holding soil moisture, while overgrazed areas (perhaps right through the fence on a neighboring farm or ranch) are brown and dry in a drought, suffering wind and water erosion. In a hard rain on bare soil (or with scanty vegetation) there isn’t much to buffer the pounding water or hold the soil. Dr. Richard Teague, Texas A&M AgriLife Research rangeland ecology and management scientist in Vernon, Texas, says his goal in research has always been to discover what kind of range management results in the best ways to restore ecological function and farm livelihoods. He grew up in Africa and did his PhD work there. “Native grazers and grasslands around the world developed together, and because of large herds moving around the landscape, grasslands are adapted to and actually need this periodic disturbance. Grazing is a natural part of the whole system and the way plants (and the soil microbiota they partner with), operate synergistically,” he explains. The plants need this periodic impact. “What drives

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

May 2020 | 27

Pasture Management an ecosystem is the energy captured by the plants, species, to prevent soil loss and maintain the conditions which in turn feeds the soil microbes, and they feed the for soil microorganisms to thrive. A healthy ecosystem plants with the minerals, etc. they pick up. It’s a mutual- provides water-holding capacity, control of erosion, soil istic, self-supporting system,” he says. fertility and optimum forage production. The way animals grazed in large herds (staying toGrazing, especially when many animals graze a small gether as protection against predators), like the mob area in a short time and move on, adds fertility with grazing some livestock feces and trampled litproducers are using today, ter for nutrient recycling works best for the plants. Good grazing allows you to use the plants that feeds the life within If a herd grazes in one spot to feed the animals, give them recovery time, the soil. The amount of for even half a day, their carbon in soil (organic excrement discourages and then graze them again. matter), influences abunthem from eating where dance of microbial life. they just pooped, so they Water-holding capacity is keep moving. They graze that area quickly and move increased in direct proportion to the amount of organic on,” he explains. matter in the soil. Fungi are particularly important as Their feces add fertility to the soil, and the recovery they provide soil nutrients and water that plants cannot period—before the animals return again to that spot—al- access without their help. lows the plants to regrow. Then the herds come back “Microbial activity, particularly fungi, facilitate moisand graze it again. Good grazing management uses ture getting into the soil. Fungi are one of the main enthose principles, mimicking natural movement of large tities forming soil macro and micro-aggregates. Good herds. aggregation facilitates rainfall infiltration, and without “Most rangelands are moderately to extremely dry, it most of the water runs off, eroding the soil and causso whatever rain you get, you want all or most of it to ing flooding. The fungi and other soil microbes need get into the soil instead of running off—or suddenly you food from the plants to function well, and shading by have loss of soil, lower production, and loss of species. the plants so the soil doesn’t get too hot for a good enYou want to make sure the moisture gets into the soil,” vironment for the microbes to function well,” explains Teague. says Teague. The capture of energy, infiltration of rainfall, and In rangeland ecosystems, maintaining normal soil cycling of nutrients is what makes the ecosystem tick. and ecosystem function and healthy watershed is pos“For it to tick as well as it can, in a particular environsible only if there is adequate plant cover with varied ment, you have to manage grazing. If you graze poorly, you diminish those functions, and degrade the resource. Good grazing allows you to use the plants to feed the animals, give them recovery time, and then graze them again. This way, you can keep the right plants there, in good condition, and all the necessary functions are happening,” he says. “That’s what is done with mob grazing, now called adaptive multipaddock grazing. With many paddocks, the animals can be moved around—grazing each paddock for a short period so they don’t overgraze the plants, and providing adequate recovery time, which is absolutely essential. You must adapt the timing because not every season is the same. As growth rate of plants change, you have to change the period of grazing and the period of recovery,” he explains. You’ll graze it for a shorter or longer time, and allow a shorter or longer recov36 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

The Difference Between Overstocking and Overgrazing “For sustainable pasture, key things to avoid are first overstocking and then overgrazing. Some people confuse those two. To avoid overstocking, make sure you don’t have too many animals—that you leave enough grass to feed the animals and perform ecosystem functions like shading the soil, etc. You also must avoid overgrazing, which occurs when you graze too long, and don’t provide enough recovery time. Regardless of conditions, you want to avoid those two situations,” says Teague. Too many people believe that by just having a few animals on the landscape you can achieve those goals, but those few animals generally return to the same plants again and again and they get no recovery time. “If left to graze where they want, animals will graze close to a water source, until it’s grazed out and they have to move farther away.” Also, they tend to graze their favorite plants again and again (often to the point of weakening and killing them), leaving the less palatable ones. Under continuous grazing in large pastures, cattle stay close to water and the more palatable plants. Even under light or moderate stocking these areas are more heavily grazed while the rest of the paddock is under-

ery period, depending on forage growth rate changes. Forage production increases, and so does cattle performance. Before long, stocking rate can also increase. Many stockmen think that grass left behind (or trampled and not “used”) is wasted, not realizing that it serves as mulch/fertilizer and contributes to greater future production. Cattle used as a tool to improve the land can eliminate the need for commercial fertilizer and chemical weed control (healthy grass stands outcompete annual weeds) so everything is healthier and more productive.

grazed. This weakens heavily-grazed plants so they have shallower roots, produce less biomass and are more adversely affected during dry years. If paddocks are divided and water points provided, a larger portion of the ranch or range can be utilized—with only moderate defoliation in the growing season--and not grazing the paddocks again until those plants recover. “Even under low stocking rates, if livestock are continuously grazing the same area, they diminish and degrade certain patches of vegetation. Eventually those degraded patches increase in size, particularly during drought; eventually the whole landscape is degraded. And if you have too many animals there all the time (overstocking) it simply speeds up that process,” he explains. With well-managed adaptive multi-paddock grazing, etc. plants have more recovery time and vegetation is predominately taller, more productive grasses. With heavy continuous grazing (overstocking and overgrazing), the landscape is dominated by less productive short grasses and forbs. Light continuous grazing (which is overgrazing even though stocking rate is low) creates a lower proportion of tall grass species

In studies of ranch and rangeland in northern Texas, he found the fungal/bacterial ratio and functional soil life was highest with multi-paddock grazing--as a result of greater amounts of tall grass species. This creates better infiltration, water-holding capacity and nutrient availability and retention. His study documents the positive results for long-term maintenance of resources and economic viability for ranchers who use adaptive management and multi-paddock grazing, compared to those who practice continuous season-long grazing.

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 37

Texas Longhorn Hall Of Fame

Nominations Being Accepted for Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame The purpose of the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame is to preserve the great history of the Texas Longhorn cattle breed and to recognize individuals who have had the greatest impact and influence on the breed. Induction into the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual, whose contributions and commitment have truly shaped the breed. NOMINATION CRITERIA Any TLBAA member in good standing may submit a nomination. Nominee must have been an outstanding contributor over a period of years either as a breeder, competitor or contributor to the Texas Longhorn breed. The nominee should have been or is currently a member of the TLBAA. A nominee may be either living or deceased. NOMINATION PROCESS Nomination of an individual must be submitted using the form provided by TLBAF. Incomplete nominations will not be accepted. Materials which may be included with the nomination form are photographs, newspaper or other publication clippings, multimedia items, URL addresses for online videos, competition records from the TLBAA’s HORNS system or other related organizations, reference letters from those who know or knew the nominee, a personal testament from the individual preparing the nomination, or relevant passages from books containing biographical information on the nominee. If these items are sent in, they will not be returned and will become a part of the archives. Nomination forms and supporting materials must be submitted UNBOUND on traditional letter size paper (8.5”x11”). The nomination process considers individuals addressing the following criteria: a. Accomplishments in the Longhorn industry b. National importance within the Longhorn industry c. Contributions made to the Longhorn industry d. Enduring value or historical significance of accomplishments e. Personal qualities (integrity, character, uniqueness) Upon receiving a nomination, the TLBAF office will send acknowledgement. The acknowledgement of materials does NOT indicate a successful nomination. Nominations will be accepted year round; however, a nomination must be received by a deadline of September 15 of each year in order for the committee to consider for the following year. A nomination of a person may be reviewed by the Hall of Fame Committee each year for a maximum of three years; however, the nomination must be resubmitted each year. Upon the completion of the third year, if a nominee has not been selected for induction, then the nominator must wait two complete calendar years before resubmitting that particular nominee to the Hall of Fame Committee for consideration. The Hall of Fame Committee, by a majority vote will select the inductees and be confirmed by a majority vote of the TLBAF Board. INDUCTION CEREMONY An induction ceremony will take place annually at the Hall of Fame banquet, co-hosted by the TLBAF and the TLBAA. Inductees will receive appropriate recognition and awards at the banquet. Inductee will also be showcased in the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame section of the TLBAF Museum (once the building is complete).

Nominations may be submitted online at www.tlbaa.org Click TLBAA tab, scroll down and click Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame Nomination Form 38 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM Nominee’s Name:___________________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Birth Date:_____________

Date of Death (if applicable)_____________ If nominee is deceased, the nearest living relative is:

Name:______________________________________

Daytime Phone:_____________________

Relationship to Nominee:____________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Supporting materials and suggested sources for reference in preparation of the nominee’s biographical information should include articles in Texas Longhorn Trails and other periodicals, competition records from TLBAA’S HORNS System or other related organizations, reference letters from those who knew the nominee, and personal testament from the individual preparing the nomination. Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America related activities, offices, honors: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Most prominent Longhorns owned and their achievements: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Longhorn industry activities, offices, honors: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other civic activities and honors: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other supporting information: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 39

Affiliate News

AFFILIATE UPDATES News is scarce and without the annual spring sale, there hasn’t been any visiting with affiliate members. Plans are to attempt our Annual Meeting by conference call on June 1st. Members DEB LESYK will be notified. Calving continues for PRESIDENT 306-867-9427 many of us and the moisture content for our pastures varies within the membership, some parts very dry and needing rain, others have had the much needed spring showers. As we start to reopen after extended closures within provinces, please stay safe and don’t take unnecessary risks with the virus.

CANADIAN TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION

Congratulations to CTLA Senior Lyndon Joyes

We are Staying Safe and Healthy in the Upper Midwest!! Western South Dakota is a part of the country that has avoided much of the Covid-19 impact, due in large part to the wide open spaces, fresh air and sunshine. Another factor is that we don’t have large concentrated populations of people. GORDON HOWIE Even though the entire population of South Dakota is about 800,000 people, PRESIDENT GKHOWIE@YAHOO.COM events like the Central States Fair, in Rapid City have great attendance. Over 130,000 people from the Upper Midwest will make the trip to attend again this year. Five years ago, the GPTLA made the decision to host a World Qualifying Longhorn Show at the Central States Fair. It has now become a tradition, and a huge favorite of Fair goers. ALL OF OUR LONGHORN EVENTS ARE HELD OUT DOORS. Our sale and show ring are on the green grass, with LOTS of fresh air and sunshine. For those who are still concerned about social distancing, we offer the best possible environment! This is or schedule of events for 2020: • August 21 Regional Horn Measurement Competition • August 22 2nd Annual Top Hand Invitational Longhorn Sale • August 22 Breeder symposium, “Building your Beef Business” *New This Year* • August 22 1st ever, National “Love Your Longhorn Day” *New This Year* • August 23 5th Annual World Qualifying Longhorn Show These events all take place at the Central States Fair, in Rapid City, SD. Call Scot O’Bryan (605)344-2263 or Gordon Howie (605)382-3998 for more information There is still time to enter our 5th Annual World Qualifying Longhorn Show… if you hurry… Entry deadline is August 5th. Entries are accepted on a 1st come, 1st served basis. When our space fills, entries will close. We continue to be excited about the NEW BREEDERS in our region. It’s fun to see our hard work paying off! Established breeders are expanding and improving their herds, and new breeders are helping to make the Upper Midwest a great marketing opportunity for Longhorn breeders across the country. You are invited to join the fun. Sell your Longhorns and promote your program in this NEW and GROWING market!

GREAT PLAINS TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION

40 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

Throughout the years of ETLA we have had volunteers come in and work that have made a lasting impact. Some have passed on, some have gone their separate ways, but some continue to work to share their time, their wisdom, and their family PRESIDENT DOUG BURKHAM with friends and families of Longhorn breeders all REDSTARRANCH@HOTMAIL.COM around. John and Brenda Oliver of Oliver Longhorns have been doing this for many years. If there is a longhorn event, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very rare occasion you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find both of them either in the ring, at the awards table, in the make ready area, or anywhere in between. John and Brenda have continued to breed impeccable cattle that can be seen in the ring being shown by a number of youth members as well. John and Brenda Oliver are very generous with helping the younger generations get started in their show careers. They take so much pride in seeing these young kids learn and grow into young adults. John has traveled across the country for many years and a many miles judging Longhorn shows and Brenda is organizing and coordinating lineups, make ready area, and making sure everything runs smoothly and stays on schedule. They do this with kindness and love for the longhorns and for the love of our ETLA/TLBAA family. They have shared their love and passion of Texas Longhorns with their children Mark & his wife Jenae; Chris & his wife Holly; Luke & Victoria and now continue to share with their grandchildren Jessie, Wylie, Tucker, Hadley & Henley. It truly is a family gathering every single time there is a Longhorn event. ETLA would like to recognize and thank John & Brenda Oliver for all of the endless hours throughout the years of effortless dedication of teaching, sharing, inspiring, and all of the hard work and dedication to ETLA and Texas Longhorns. Without you our shows would not be what they are.

EAST TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDER ASSOCIATION

AFFILIATES: Please submit your news to myra@tlbaa.org each month. You may include photos. If you wish for names to be included under photos, please supply those captions. All news and photos need to be submitted by the end of the second month prior to publication date. (For example, December news items need to be turned in by October 31st)

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020| 41

HUSKY BRANDING IRONS BRANDIN

If yo your electric brand w not stay hot in will cold or windy weather, get a Husky.

We Guarantee Ours O Will Stay Hot

1 Letter/Figure_____120.00 2 Letter/Figure_____130.00 3 Letter/Figure_____140.00 Plus shipping * All Electric Brands Shipped in 24 Hours.

P.O. Box 460 • Knoxville, AR 72845 800/222-9628 • Fax 800/267-4055 • Text# 479/647-0381 www.huskybrandingirons.com huskybrandingirons@yahoo.com

42 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

NEWS On the Trail... Congratulations To The 2020 Mosser Scholarship Recipients The Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation recently announced the recipients of the 2020 Mosser Scholarship. Recipients were recognized for their educational prowess, community involvement and support of the Longhorn industry. Each recipient will receive a $2500 scholarship to be used toward their educational goals. All funds in the Mosser Scholarship have been donated by the Longhorn community. Thank you for your generosity!

Kassidy Schwarz

Lydia Salsbury

Timothy Philips

Peyton Anderson

Alexandria Staples

Grant Tinkis

Cody Garcia

Reese Ryan

Justin Crumpton

Gabby Curtis

WTRF Speaks to Dickinson About Meat in Pandemic

How To Appear In “News On the Trail” “News on the Trail” is a celebration of life and industry accomplishments for TLBAA members and their families. You do not have to make national news or be given a national award. You merely have to reach a milestone or in some way represent the Longhorn breed in your community, state or via media coverage. If you do not like to toot your own horn, then have someone else submit it. Your fellow Longhorn breeders both want to celebrate with you and learn new ways in which they can participate within their own areas. So, if the local news station or a regional magazine stops by to shoot some footage of Longhorns let us know! If a blog post is used online or if you participated in a news story or publication article, send us a link or copy of it. (Please note, unless permission is given by the publisher, we cannot reprint anything exactly as it appeared, rather we will let people know how to find it.) If a tour group from a school, civic group or another country comes to see and learn about Texas Longhorns, shoot some photos and send us a brief write-up. Those who have been reading Trails for years know we also use this section to announce personal or business achievements, births and weddings as well. We even run photos of non-Longhorn couples who use your herd and ranch as the backdrop for their wedding or photo shoot. The possibilities of what can run in this section is endless. If you are not sure if your life event can run here or you have further questions, simply email myra@tlbaa.org or call the TLBAA office at 817625-6241 and ask for Myra.

2020 Mosser Scholarship Recipients

Image from wtrf.com

WTRF Channel 7 out of Wheeling, West Virginia and their website wtrf.com featured long-time Texas Longhorn breeder and beef producer Darol Dickinson in May, speaking about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on beef sales. The coverage highlighted Dickinson Cattle Company’s ranch and Longhorns Head To Tail Store in Barnesville, Ohio. Dickinson discussed the issues with having ample cattle but the in-ablity to get them processed, as well as the difficulty in getting customers to understand limits so more people can have some of the beef that rapidly leaves the shelves. Also addressed were the difficulties faced at the processing facilities caused by the requirements in place at the time of the interview. To see the television footage or read the transcript visit www.wtrf.com and search “Dickinson” or use this link: https://www.wtrf.com/news/health/coronavirus/ meat-in-the-pandemic-dickinson-cattle-companyweighs-in/

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 43

Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow

Presidents

Message

Howdy TLBAA! I hope you all are doing alright. I wanted to shout out to the South Texas Longhorn Association for creating a young breeders scholarship. While filling out the application I had to answer various questions about my cow calf operations and my breeding. I thought this was an excellent idea! Our youth are the future of our breed and it is so important to begin now. I know showing cattle is also for leadership purposes and not all youth pursue it and that is absolutely okay, but man is it great to see these youth having their own herd! I actually sold my first Longhorn heifer from my breeding and man was that a huge step. I felt proud because it was not only a heifer from my breeding, but an exceptional female who will add quality to someone else’s herd. That calf had my brand and that brand will be remembered. I am going to add a part of my STLA essay on here because I thought it was a good piece and I thought it would be great for several of us members to read. The Essay topic was why it is important to serve as a steward for the breed, and here is just a portion of what I wrote, “I have learned that To be a successful breeder of any breed of livestock, you must first be passionate about the breed. You have to give everything you have to improve it for the better days to come. As a breeder, it is your job to find a standard and work towards that standard. Know the qualities of your breed and know the weaknesses, where improvements are needed, and what makes the breed remarkable. The Texas Longhorn is a remarkable breed; however, only a good breeder is aware of the weaknesses it has and works to improve it. A good breeder will change things for the future of the breed. A good breeder has that growth mindset and they serve as a steward for the breed. A good breeder will serve as an advocate for the breed and they will make the breeds’ qualities known, for they share a vital love and special eye for great cattle. Now some breeders will not understand what you might be working towards or what you are breeding for, that is why you need to go out there and advocate for that standard. I am working towards that standard. I have worked diligently to exert an influence on my peers to breed for that standard. The only way to growth and improvement is to be consistent, work towards that standard, and to serve as an advocate for that standard”. I thought this was so meaningful and I think we all need to understand our role as a TLBT member. You out there and make a difference my friend!

TLBT MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: 1.) How old are you? 10 years old 2.) What influenced you to join the TLBT? My mom showed and I decided I wanted to show too. We chose Longhorns because our friend owned some and I liked them. 3.) What do you think the most important trait to look at in a Longhorn is and why? How they’re built is important because females need to be able to carry their calf well and bulls need to be able to breed cows easier. Good conformation helps them live better lives.

44 | June 2020

Gabby Curtis

BONNIE WELBORN 4.) Who is your role model? Gabby Curtis because she is really nice. 5.) Who is your favorite longhorn and why is he/she your favorite? My steer, Chaparral Boom Town, because he’s the first Longhorn I owned and he can be sweeter than my heifer at times. 6.) What do you do outside of showing Longhorns? I am a blue belt in karate. I really like to draw and play with Legos. 7.) What is your Favorite quote? “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” -Albus Dumbledore

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

TLBT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT: TLBT Officer Position: Vice President Age: 16 1.) Why did you join the TLBT? I wanted to learn more about showing Longhorns. 2.) What is your favorite Longhorn show, and why? Stillwater Shootout, because it’s usually where we celebrate my birthday! It’s also a great show. 3.) What is your favorite Longhorn color and pattern? Brindle spotted 4.) Where did you earn your first award? What type of award? My first buckle was earned at Autobahn 2015 for speech. 5.) What is your funniest TLBT moment? When I found my newborn calf hanging out in the midway at East Texas State Fair 2016. She was mesmerized by the lights and sounds. Her mama was not happy! 6.) Do you enjoy showing Longhorns? Why? I enjoy showing Longhorns, but enjoy supporting the shows even more. When given the chance, you’ll hear me announcing. I also like to coordinate and design buckles, ribbons and prizes.

TLBT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT: TLBT Officer Position: Parliamentarian Age: 13 1.) Why did you join the TLBT? Because I couldn’t let my brother be better than me, turned out to be the best decision ever. 2.) What is your favorite Longhorn show, and why? World Show, when the whole Longhorn community gets together and it feels like a family reunion. 3.) What is your favorite Longhorn color and pattern? I love the classic line back look with tan and white color. 4.) Where did you earn your first award? What type of award? My first award was winning 1st in showmanship at the Lufkin show. My first award from a cow was at Word Show 2016. 5.) What is your funniest TLBT moment? After a show, about 20 of us went to dinner at Olive Garden. I went to the restroom and they all left without me! And that is why I show a cow named “WHERE’S ALLISON”

JACOB LOWRIE 7.) What has been your biggest challenge showing Longhorns? I’m very involved with Theater, FFA and band at Decatur High School. The biggest challenge is coordinating shows with the other activities. 8.) What person has influenced you the most? It’s hard to pick just one. I’ve been taught to brand, vaccinate, weld, drive, halter break.... it takes a village. 9.) What is the best part about being a TLBT member? Promoting the Longhorn breed among my peers. 10.) What is your favorite quote? The proverb is “Nana korobi, ya oki” which means “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” It means choosing to never give up hope, and to always strive for more. It means that your focus isn’t on the reality in front of you, but on a greater vision that may not be reality yet. 11.) What advice would you give a newcomer to TLBT? Get involved! There’s so many ways to plug in and help. 12.) What would you like your future career to be? An engineer 13.) If you could be any animal, what would it be and why? A chicken- so my mama will love me.

ALLISON LOWRIE 6.) What has been your biggest challenge showing Longhorns? Choosing between two cows in the same class, and having to get rid of the other. 7.) Do you enjoy showing Longhorns? Why? Always! The Longhorn community is very accepting and no matter where you go if you need help you have it. 8.) What person has influenced you the most? My stubborn, most the time annoying older brother. 9.) What is the best part about being a TLBT member? Being part of a community bigger than me, we all share the same passion of preserving the breed. 10.) What is your favorite quote? Why? “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” -Maya Angelou 11.) What advice would you give a newcomer to TLBT? Always make sure you are having fun, because that will make everything so much more enjoyable. 12.) What would you like your future career to be? Marine Biologist 13.) If you could be any animal, what would it be and why? I would be an Orca because they eat and swim all day. Sounds like fun.

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 45

YOUNG BREEDER SPOTLIGHTS As a youth in this Longhorn circuit, we can change this breed tremendously. It is very important to know how to pair cattle and to breed for a better offspring. These young breeders have done an excellent job working on their breeding program and I wanted to showcase their hard work in the Trails.

Gabby Curtis

Calf: SJ Winnin’ Jewel • DOB: 4.03.19 • Sire: Winnin’ Kid • Dam: TL Minnie Pearl Why did you breed this sire and dam? Pearl is an easy keeping, deep framed cow that needs more extension through her middle and front end. Winnin’ Kid offered my desired neck extension while maintaining a rectangular body shape, good muscling, and horn growth. Results: Jewel is a deep framed, broody heifer with lots of capacity like her dam. By using Winnin’ kid, she has more extension through her neck than Pearl. I love the muscle definition in her back one-third and her level tail set.

Sara Jennings

From the first Longhorn I purchased, my goal was to breed for horn and for body. Circle B Breezy is a combination of two calves from my own breeding program...I not only own her sire an dam, I own one grand sire and both grand dams. I breed for beef for my beef label and for replacement cattle for my herd and I hope other people like what they see, as well. If a judge does, that is even better. Both Breezy’s sire and dam have won multiple ribbons, banners and buckles, as well as Ocean helped me to win the ITLA Teen showmanship, which was a calf, and I am hopeful for Breezy as well, since she was born at the NTLBA Spring Show in Sulphur Springs and her first show was on her birthday that same day!

Blaine Moore

We haven’t registered him, but if we do his name will be CTA Bamboo Blue. He was born March 6. Sire: OL Adonis x Dam: Chapparal Sparkles We bred Sparkles to Adonis because we were hoping he would add color to her calf. She is all brown. As you can see, it didn’t work. This is the only calf Adonis has bred that wasn’t flashy.

Danalee & Cody Abel

I chose to breed charollete to clearly dillanger because together they had a verry well put together all around body and conformation. This little girl is a January calf and I’m very exited to get her in the show ring this year.

Emma Stapp Stucky

46 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

Show Results YOUTH BULL DIVISION

SAN ANTONIO KIDS & HORNS February 7, 2020 FREE FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 3: 1. SR CLOUT’S REGINA 957, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX 2. JCG IVY, Grace Cattle Company, LLC, FORT WORTH, TX CLASS 4: 1. SR 007’S FELICCA 953, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX 2. NEON DISCOVERY CP, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX CLASS 5: 1. SR CLOUT’S STARFALL 900, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX 2. SR PROFICIENT’S FALL 925, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX

CLASS 16: 1. JCG MR. INCREDIBLE, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX CLASS 17: 1. D.H.TROUBADOUR, Colby McSpedden, SADLER, TX 2. MATTERHORN 2NR, Isabella Palmer, HARWOOD, TX CLASS 18: 1. RAFTER M HUNK OF COAL, Kassidy Schwarz, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. ROCKY AGCIN 921, Emma Lucas, HOUSTON, TX CLASS 19: 1. BLT BELLE’S LIL TATTOO, Hannah Daniels, SEGUIN, TX 2. IRON KETTLE 99, Libby Butterfield, HOUSTON, TX CLASS 20: 1. RB IRON SUN JSC, Preslie Havins, LEANDER, TX 2. RAFTER M PATRIOT STORM, Kassidy Schwarz, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 21: 1. ANCHOR T DESTROYER, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. BZB BUSTER, Brayden Ulguray, LEANDER, TX

Free Female Junior Champion: SR CLOUT’S REGINA 957, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX Free Female Junior Champion Reserve: SR 007’S FELICCA 953, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion: RAFTER M HUNK OF COAL, Kassidy Schwarz, WEATHERFORD, TX Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: ROCKY AGCIN 921, Emma Lucas, HOUSTON, TX

CLASS 8: 1. JCG RUBY TUESDAY, Grace Cattle Company, LLC, FORT WORTH, TX 2. SR CLOUT’S SALSA 887, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX CLASS 9: 1. LV TENBAR, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX 2. SR CLOUT’S EMILY 860, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX CLASS 11: 1. SR CLOUT’S ADELE 725, Struthoff Ranch, SAN ANTONIO, TX 2. BUENA VIDA’S CASABLANCA, Kalli Kimble, KINGSBURY, TX

CLASS 25: 1. SKH THEODORE, Grace McDaniel, SPRING, TX 2. RB PRESLIE’S ELVIS, Preslie Havins, LEANDER, TX CLASS 26: 1. BUCKAROO IRON’S HERCULES, Libby Butterfield, HOUSTON, TX 2. JCG MUSHI-MUSHI, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX CLASS 27: 1. FRESH PRINCE OF TEXAS, Isabella Palmer, HARWOOD, TX 2. RB REAGEN SLATE, Anson Rosales, PAIGE, TX

Free Female Senior Champion: JCG RUBY TUESDAY, Grace Cattle Company, LLC, FORT WORTH, TX Free Female Senior Champion Reserve: LV TENBAR, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX

YOUTH STEER DIVISION

Youth Steer Junior Champion: BUCKAROO IRON’S HERCULES, Libby Butterfield, HOUSTON, TX Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: FRESH PRINCE OF TEXAS, Isabella Palmer, HARWOOD, TX

CLASS 16: 1. ECR STUNNING GEM, El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX CLASS 17: 1. BCR BUENA TARI 352, El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX CLASS 18: 1. BLACK CADILLAC, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX

CLASS 30: 1. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE BCB, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. CK TATTOO’S ROCKET, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX CLASS 31: 1. JCG KAMINARI, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. 3J OPERATION LONG SHOT, Asher James, NEW ULM, TX CLASS 32: 1. TOP DECK 87, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX 2. TL SCATTERED BULLETS, Weston Riley Parks, HICO, TX CLASS 33: 1. PECOS STAR 2, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX 2. BEDROCK ECR, Kalli Kimble, KINGSBURY, TX

Free Mature Female Champion: ECR STUNNING GEM, El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX Free Mature Female Champion Reserve: BLACK CADILLAC, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion: PECOS STAR 2, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: BEDROCK ECR, Kalli Kimble, KINGSBURY, TX

YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION

Youth Steer Grand Champion: PECOS STAR 2, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: BEDROCK ECR, Kalli Kimble, KINGSBURY, TX

Free Female Grand Champion: JCG RUBY TUESDAY, Grace Cattle Company, LLC, FORT WORTH, TX Free Female Grand Champion Reserve: LV TENBAR, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX

CLASS 2: 1. BZB ANCHOR T PRINCESS, Tristan Decker, DRIFTWOOD, TX 2. TWISTED W’S LADY LIBERTY, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX CLASS 3: 1. JCG IVY, James Caden Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. SO SPRINGFIELD’S RAIN, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX CLASS 4: 1. MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, Emma Lucas, HOUSTON, TX 2. JCG AURORA, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX CLASS 5: 1. JCG DAKOTA, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Emma Lucas, HOUSTON, TX Youth Female Junior Champion: JCG DAKOTA, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, Emma Lucas, HOUSTON, TX CLASS 8: 1. MINNIE PEARL LP, Emma Lucas, HOUSTON, TX 2. JCG RUBY TUESDAY, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX CLASS 9: 1. LV TENBAR, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX 2. RAFTER M STRAWBERRY WINE, Clara Conlon, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 10: 1. TLS BWANA’S LOVE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. JCG ELEKTRA, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX CLASS 11: 1. KETTLE’S AH-CHE-WA-WA, Libby Butterfield, HOUSTON, TX 2. CK BUZZ N BEE HAPPY, Emma Lucas, HOUSTON, TX Youth Female Senior Champion: KETTLE’S AH-CHE-WA-WA, Libby Butterfield, HOUSTON, TX Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: LV TENBAR, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX Youth Female Grand Champion: KETTLE’S AH-CHE-WA-WA, Libby Butterfield, HOUSTON, TX Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: JCG DAKOTA, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX

TROPHY STEER DIVISION

CLASS 1: 1. BEDROCK ECR, Kalli Kimble, KINGSBURY, TX 2. TOP DECK 87, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX CLASS 2: 1. BONANZA ECR, Harrison Kimble, KINGSBURY, TX 2. WHISKEY RIVER 12/15, Hannah Daniels, SEGUIN, TX Steer Junior Champion: BONANZA ECR, Harrison Kimble, KINGSBURY, TX Steer Junior Champion Reserve: WHISKEY RIVER 12/15, Hannah Daniels, SEGUIN, TX CLASS 5: 1. BUCKLEHEAD BCB, Marceala Gonzales, ROCKSPRINGS, TX 2. MARSHAL DILLON ECR, El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX CLASS 6: 1. DEL MONTE ECR, El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX 2. DIABLO ECR, El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX Steer Senior Champion: BUCKLEHEAD BCB, Marceala Gonzales, ROCKSPRINGS, TX Steer Senior Champion Reserve: MARSHAL DILLON ECR, El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX Steer Grand Champion: BUCKLEHEAD BCB, Marceala Gonzales, ROCKSPRINGS, TX Steer Grand Champion Reserve: MARSHAL DILLON ECR, El Coyote Ranch, KINGSVILLE, TX

Attention Show Chairs: Results are not published until the physical copy of the official show results is received at the TLBAA office and verified.

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 47

ALABAMA

CALIFORNIA

FLORIDA

MISSOURI

INDIANA

MONTANA

IOWA

KANSAS

NORTH CAROLINA

OKLAHOMA

COLORADO

48 | June 2020

LOUISIANA

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

OKLAHOMA

CENTRAl TEXAS

NORTH TEXAS

OREGON NORTH TEXAS

SOUTH TEXAS

PENNSYLVANIA

GET COMPLETE COVERAGE AND SAVE! The printed Trails Magazine goes to all TLBAA members and can be found online, most potential new breeders reference the online breeders directory. Trails Breeders guide $365/yr Online Breeder Directory $240/yr Purchase both for $555/yr ($50 savings)

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

June 2020 | 49

SOUTH TEXAS

Classifieds Auctioneers

WEST TEXAS Cattle For Sale

BUTLER

YOUR SOURCE FOR BIG-HORNED BUTLER CATTLE.

THATE Cattle Company

UTAH

CANADA ALBERTA

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

507-235-3467

BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS - Est. 1995. Conformation, color, disposition, pedigree and HORNS. Reasonable prices. Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK. 580 765-9961 (calls only) or email cmuchmor@ poncacity.net. www.beavercreeklonghorns.com YOUR CATTLE COULD BE FOR SALE HERE - The classified are an economical way to let people know what you have for sale or services you offer. For more than just breeding stock - beef, transporttion, ranch supplies - anything can have a category here!

LONE WOLF RANCH The quickest place to locate breeders in your area. No internet service required. To put your ranch in these pages email myra@tlbaa.org

Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains

918-855-0704 • Sallisaw, OK

www.lonewolfranch.net Trade & Barter TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breed’s top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days 512-454-0476 / Weekends 830-644-2380.

Advertising options everyone can afford! Breeders Guide Ads: $365 for one year (That’s just $1 a day!) Classified Ads: $15/month - Standard text $25/month - Boxed 50 | June 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

Advertising Index —A—

—H—

AA Longhorns............................................. 48

Helm Cattle Co........................................... 49

A & S Land & Cattle.................................... 49

Hicks Longhorns...........................................9

Anderson, Frank Jr. and III...........................9

Hickman Longhorns.................................. 49

Arch Acres.................................................... 48

Hired Hand Software................................. 20

Astera Meadows......................................... 50

Husky Branding Irons.................................42

—B—

—J—

Bar H Ranch................................................. 48

Jack Mountain Ranch.................................50

Beadle Land & Cattle............................. 9, 48

J.M.R. Cattle Co.......................................... 49

Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co......................9

Jo-Lin Ranch............................................... 49

Bentwood Ranch.................................... 3, 50

—K—

Big Valley Longhorns................................. 48

King, Terry.................................................... 48

Blue Ridge Ranch........................................ 31

Kourtis Family Farms LLC.......................... 49

BPT Longhorns..............................................9

—L—

Buckhorn Cattle Co................................... 48

Lightning Longhorns................................. 49

Bull Creek Longhorns...................................5

Little Ace Cattle Co.......................................9

Butler Breeders..............................................9

Lodge Creek Longhorns........................... 48

Butler Breeders Online Futurity..................9

Lone Wolf Ranch........................................ 49

Butler Museum..............................................9

Long M Ranch............................................. 49

—C—

Lucas Ranch................................................ 48

Caballo Bravo Longhorns......................... 48

—M—

Cedar View Ranch...................................... 48

McLeod Ranch...............................................9

Champion Genetics....................................42

Meador Ranch Longhorns......................... 11

Christa Cattle Co...........................................9

Moose Willow Longhorns........................ 48

JUST FOR GRINS HAVE A CUTE PIC? Send us your photo with a funny caption included! Send your photo with caption to: Texas Longhorn Trails, Attn. Myra, • P.O. Box 6030 • Fort Worth, Texas 76164 or myra@tlbaa.org (Email entries should include address.) Photo may be used in a future issue due to number of responses

“Just checking on the cows for Dad!” Thanks to Eli Welu, Milroy, MN, for the submission.

Circle Double C Ranch..............................19

Moriah Farms.............................................. 49

—T—

Cielito Lindo Ranch..................................IBC

—R—

Thate Cattle Co.............................................9

Cliffhanger Genetics.................................. 20

R 3 Hilltop Ranch.................................. 37, 49

Thurmond Longhorns............................... 50

Crazy Cattle Co.......................................... 49

Rio Vista Ranch..............................................9

TLBAA Beef Producers...............................35

—D—

Roberts Longhorns.......................................9

TLBAA Horn Showcase.......................22-28

Dalgood Longhorns......................................9

Rockin Hil Longhorns................................ 48

TLBAA World Expo...................................... 13

Danley Cattle, Inc........................................ 17

Rockin I Longhorns.................................... 50

Top Hand International Longhorn Sale...18, 36, 47

DCCI Equipment.........................................42

Rocking P Longhorns...................................9

Triple R Ranch (TX)........................................9

Diamond C Ranch...................................... 48

Rocky Mountain Longhorns.................... 48

Triple S Bar Ranch...................................... 49

Diamond Q Longhorns............................. 49

Rolling D Ranch.......................................... 48

TS Adcock Longhorns............................... 50

Dickinson Cattle Co...................................BC

Ross Ranch Horns...................................... 49

—W—

DK Longhorn Ranch.................................. 48

Running Arrow Longhorns........................36

Walkers U7-................................................. 50

Double A Longhorns................................. 48

—S—

WB Longhorns............................................ 49

Doug Hunt Longhorns.............................. 50

Safari B Ranch............................................. 48

Westhaven Longhorns.............................. 48

—E—

Sand Hills Ranch..................................... 7, 48

Wichita Fence Company...........................37

El Coyote Ranch............................................ 1

Schwarz, Kassidy.........................................10

Elm Springs Acres....................................... 49

Singing Coyote Ranch.............................. 50

—F—

Spring Creek Farms.......................................9

FHR Longhorns................................... IFC, 49

SS Longhorns.............................................. 49

Flying D Ranch............................................ 49

Star Creek Ranch........................................ 49

Flying Diamond Ranch.............................. 48

State Fair of Texas........................................ 12

—G—

Struthoff Ranch........................................... 50

GVR Longhorns.......................................... 49

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

UPCOMING ISSUES: July: A.I. Sire Edition August: World Show Wrap-Up September: Marketing June 2020 | 51

SAVE THE DATE JUNE 2020

TEXAS LONGHORN

Coming Events

OCTOBER 2020

CANCELLED-SEE 2021 JUNE 12-13 • The Oregon Trail Sale, Dundee, Oregon. Scott Picker 503-572-5656, Scott@aspencreeklandscaping.com.

OCTOBER 1-3 • TLBAA Horn Showcase, Lawton, OK. Pam Robison 817-6256241 or pam@tlbaa.org

JUNE 12-13 • Cherry Blossom Sale, Culpepper, VA. Bear Davidson (540) 6870050/beardavidson@ymail.com or Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654.

OCTOBER 1-3 • Tulsa State Fair, OK Ford Dealers Arena, Tulsa, OK. Contact David Edwards at 918-557-0364 or dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail. com. Qualifying Haltered, Free, Youth & Trophy Steers.

JUNE 19-20 • Red McCombs Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX. Alan & Teresa Sparger 210-445-8798 or dodgeram52@yahoo.com. www.redmccombslonghorns.com CANCELLED JUNE 20 • Great Northern Longhorn Classic Sale, 5D Ranch, Gresham, WI. Dan Huntington (715) 853-7608 or Ali Mast (715) 495-4369. JUNE 24-28 • TLBAA World Expo, Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX. Pam Robison (817) 625-6241 x 106 or pam@tlbaa.org. JUNE 25 • Bentwood Ranch Stay At Home Sale, Online. Richard Filip (713) 410-6464 or richard@rjfilip.com. www.auctions.herdsmanlegends.com

JULY 2020 JULY 31 • Rocky Mountain Longhorns and Friends Production Sale, Online, 7pm CST. All Parent Verified Sale. Contact: J.R. Matott 303-963-5350.

AUGUST 2020

AUGUST 1 • Great Northern Cheesehead Longhorn Futurity, 5D Ranch, Gresham, WI. Dan Huntington (715) 853-7608 or Ali Mast (715) 495-4369. AUGUST 7-9 • The Source Summer Showdown, presented by Kubota and Pinnacle Logistics. Will Rogers Memorial Complex, Fort Worth, TX. www. TheSourceCattle.com TheSourceCattle@gmail.com, Ryan Culpepper 940-577-1753 AUGUST 21 • Regional Horn Measurement Competition, Central States Fair, Rapid City, SD. Scot O’Bryan (605) 344-2263 or Gordon Howie (605) 381-3998. AUGUST 22 • 2nd Annual Top Hand Invitational Longhorn Sale, Central States Fair, Rapid City, SD. Scot O’Bryan (605)344-2263 or Gordon Howie (605) 381-3998. AUGUST 23 • 5th Annual World Qualifying Longhorn Show, Central States Fair, Rapid City, SD. Scot O’Bryan (605) 344-2263 or Gordon Howie (605) 381-3998.

SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPTEMBER 4-5 • Legends Sale & Futurity, Stephens County Fair & Expo, Duncan, OK. www.jbrlonghorns.com or email legendslonghornsale@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 5 • 23rd Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart, TX. Kaso Kety 985-674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355. SEPTEMBER 6-7 • Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, CO. Entry deadline August 1st. Sunday show - Kenny Richardson 970-352-3054 or krichardson21@aol. com. Monday show - Lana Pearson 719-740-0741 or lana14338@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth. SEPTEMBER 11-12 • East Coast Longhorn Futurity and Sale, Culpepper, VA. Bear Davidson (540) 687-0050/beardavidson@ymail.com or Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654 SEPTEMBER 11-12 • Struthoff Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sale, San Antonio, TX. Lynn Struthoff (219) 473-7768, Josie Struthoff (210) 601-3464 or Lori McCarty (817) 991-8825. SEPTEMBER 11-13 • West Texas Fair & Rodeo, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, TX. Online entries www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com. Entry deadline Aug. 22nd. Catherine Morris, 325-829-9219 or morriscatran@taylortel.net. Qualifying Haltered & Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers. SEPTEMBER 26 • 42nd B&C Fall Sale, Grand River Livestock Barn, Tina, MO. Sale auctioneers: Shawn & Bill Sayre. Contact: Shawn 660-734-8782. Affiliates: Please submit a completed show application to pam@tlbaa. org in order to have your TLBAA World Qualifying show listed. All other events, sales, field days or other activities may email your information directly to myra@tlbaa.org.

52 | June 2020

OCTOBER 2-4 • State Fair of Texas Longhorn Show, Dallas, TX. Contact Pam Robison 817-625-6241, pam@tlbaa.org or Kevin Rooker 817-692-7843 or krooker@gmail.com OCTOBER 2-4 • East Texas State Fair, Tyler, TX. Entry Deadline Aug. 27th. Enter online at etstatefair.com. John & Brenda Oliver 972-268-0083 or joliver210@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth, Trophy Steers. OCTOBER 9-10 • Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale, Grapevine, TX. Contact Chase Vasut, chasevasut@yahoo.com or Bear Davidson, beardavidson@ ymail.com. OCTOBER 16-18 • STLA Llano Longhorn Show, Llano, TX. Entry Deadline Oct. 9. Sandi Nordhausen 512-750-1350 / sandi.nordhausen@gmail.com, Bubba Bollier 325-247-6249 bollier7572@yahoo.com or Merrilou Russell, 361781-4221, mrcactusgirl13@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free, & Youth. Trophy Steers, Miniatures. OCTOBER 17 • Loomis / Hunt Longhorn Production Sale, Overbrook Stockyards, Overbrook, OK. Contact Dale Hunt at 402-214-4851 OCTOBER 30-NOV. 1 • Ark-La-Tex Annual Fall Show, George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center, Lufkin ,TX. Contact Jessica Wade, 903-948-5194 or dubosejessica@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free, Youth, and Miniatures.

NOVEMBER 2020 NOVEMBER 14 • Texas Longhorn & Ranch Horse Fall Select Sale, Crossroads Centre, Oyen, AB. Ron Walker, 403-548-6684, Cell 403-528-0200, walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com, www.walkerslonghorns.com NOVEMBER 14 • State Fair of Louisiana, Fairgrounds, Shreveport, LA. Entry deadline 10/10/20. Contact Jessica Wade at 903-948-5194 or dubosejessica@ yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free, Youth, and Trophy Steers. NOVEMBER 20-22 • Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show, Henderson County Fairgrounds, Kaufman, TX. Entry deadline Oct. 31st. Joel Norris, (972) 533-4945 or joel1983@embarqmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free & Youth. Trophy Steers & Miniatures.

MARCH 2021

MARCH 13 • Rodeo Austin, Travis County Fairgrounds, Austin, TX. Contact Kathy Bruner, kathy@therockingbranch.com, (512) 689-8624. Qualifying Haltered, Free, Trophy Steers, Youth & Miniatures.

APRIL 2021

APRIL 23-25 • Great Western Trail Days, Goree Expo Center, Coleman, TX. Contact Ashlee Miller, slickrockdesigns@gmail.com, (325) 669-2292 or Catherine Morris, morriscatran@taylortel.net, (325) 829-9219. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Youth Points Only.

MAY 2021

MAY 6-8 • Millennium Futurity, Somervell Expo Center, Glen Rose, TX. Entry forms available at www.millenniumfuturity.com. Christy Randolph 713703-8458 or lpinesranch@aol.com

JUNE 2021

JUNE 11-12 • Pineywood’s Futurity, Angelina Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401, 4tlonghorns@gmail.com or David Wars (936) 404-2116. www.arklatexlonghorns. JUNE 18-19 • The Oregon Trail Sale, Dundee, Oregon. Scott Picker 503-5725656, Scott@aspencreeklandscaping.com.

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

October 2019 | 27