March 2023 Trails Magazine

TLBAA Regions

AT-LARGE DIRECTORS

At-Large Director

Keith Du Bose (979) 277-2161 kwdubose@gmail.com

At-Large Director

Elizbeth Fritz (214) 4990-3542 ejbfritz@gmail.com

DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6

Region 1/2 - Director

Deb Lesyk (306) 867-3039 halters.buckets@yahoo.com

Region 3/4 - Director

Johnny Hicks (269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com

Region 5/6 - Director Dora Thompson (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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board: Johnny Hicks (269) 721-3473

Vice Chairman: Keith Du Bose (979) 277-2161

Secretary: Stephen Head (979) 549-5270

DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12

Region 7 - Director David Wars (936) 404-2116 w5longhorns@yahoo.com

Region 8 - Director

Kevin Rooker (817) 692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com

Region 9 - Director

Amanda Danley (432) 894-1439 info@danleycattle.com

Region 10 - Director

Keith Hagler (512) 914-3333 khagler@taylorautocredit.com

Region 11 - Director

Stephen Head (979) 549-5270 headshorns@hotmail.com

Region 12 - Director

Mike McLeod (361) 771-5355

Treasurer: Kevin Rooker (817) 692-7843

Parliamentarian: David Wars (936) 404-2116

DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18

Region 13/14 - Director Justin Georges (402) 580-0209 justin.georges@yahoo.com

Region 15 Director David Edwards (918) 557-0364 dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com

Region 16 - Director Kris Johnson (307) 751-8867 kristopherjohnson1995@gmail.com

Region 17/18 - Director Mike Lucas (661) 805-3074 mike@lucasranch.net

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

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 Scott Zunker 2010-2011

Brent Bolen 2011-2012

Bernard Lankford 2012-2013

Todd McKnight 2013-2016

Tom Matott 2016-2019

Keith DuBose 2019 - 2023

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

EDITOR’S NOTES

A GREAT TIME WAS HAD

If you’ve never been to Texas Longhorn Weekend in Fort Worth, TX, you should consider making the journey next year. There really is something for everyone since it is a part of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Add to that all the great restaurants and activities in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards and it makes for a memorable trip.

We give a glimpse into the activities in the following pages. Find out who won in the show ring, the special TLBAA awards and the Hall of Fame. Oh, and you can’t miss the 8 pages of beautiful, colorful calves!

Great times come easy when you are around Texas Longhorn people. They are renown for their love of helping each other and new breeders as well as enjoying time in fellowship.

There are lots of great things coming along and this issue sees the addition of our “New Breeders Corner”. Nik Nikodym graciously took on the project to help procure input from knowledgeable individuals on basic topics to help out those new to raising cattle. Don’t forget all of our back issues post on the TLBAA website so when you’re looking for a good source of information for your new buyers, let them know they can access years worth of Trails Magazine for free!

I am happy to say that the demand for premium pages and the increase in newer members advertising is leading Trails to return to advertising orders. Not quite as wordy as a contract, the ad orders will make it easier for everyone to know the details of when they will run, size, pricing and duration. Once it has been finalized, it will be available on the website and in E-Trails.

Things are gearing up for World Show and Horn Showcase. If you have not signed up for E-Trails, you should. It’s the most convenient way to get any and all updates concerning events, sales and other industry news. You have to sign up to received it and it is as easy as going to www. tlbaa.org and clicking on E-Trails. Follow the simple steps and you’ll immediately start receiving our emails.

Each month of Trails Magazine has the industry calendar in it as well. Not to mention event forms and information. The website and social media carries information as well. If you haven’t heard anything about an event try all those resources for details.

Keeping it short and sweet this month to move things along. Hope to see you down the road.

Blessings,

DEADLINE:

May 2023 Issue:

March 31st

Brood Cow Edition

Myra Basham Editor-in-Chief

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: Taylor Rankin • Ext. 103 taylor@tlbaa.org

Marketing Coordinator: Mason Runyon • Ext. 108 mason@tlbaa.org

Registrations/Office Manager Rick Fritsche • Ext. 101 rick@tlbaa.org

Registrations/Administrative Assistant

Megan Smith • Ext. 102 megan@tlbaa.org

Special Events

Pam Robison • Ext. 106 pam@tlbaa.org

Accounting

Michelle Abbott • Ext. 105 michelle@tlbaa.org

Office Assistant/Receptionist

Jayme Guinn • Ext. 100 jayme@tlbaa.org

Myra Basham

Frank Anderson Jr. and III

828 S. Rosemary Dr. • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (713) 502-5224

edie.wakefield@gmail.com

Bo Baker & Kellsey Gallagher

Mount Airy, MD 21771 (301) 806-6493

Beadle Land & Cattle

Ray & Bonnie Beadle

Los Gatos & Hollister, CA 95032 (408) 834-0110

raybeadle@comcast.net

Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co.

Michael Bennett

2159 Country Club RD • Lucas, TX 75002 (214) 385-6789

bennett@lucasfence.com

BPT Longhorns

Ben & Phyllis Termin Weatherford, TX (817) 374-2635

luvmylonghorns@gmail.com

Butler Texas Longhorns

Buster & Thalia Butler Jennings, OK 936-577-6129

buster@butlertxlonghorns.com

www.butlertxlonghorns.com

C4 Longhorns

Bill & Molly Crozier 208 CR 4145 • Woodville, TX 75979 (409) 200-9720

www.c4longhorns.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

Falls Creek Longhorns

Stan & Sandi Tidwell 2330 W. FM 875 • Midlothian, TX 76065 (972) 989-8939

www.fallscreeklonghorns.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

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 Dr • Spicewood, TX 78669 Cell: (512) 422-8336 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

Wynfaul Acres James & Helen Cloakey 408 County Road 2200. • Cleveland, TX 77327 (713) 677-1473

hgbedford@hotmail.com www.WynFaulAcres.com

Butler Breeder’s Futurity (936) 689-1914 butlerfuturity@yahoo.com

www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com

Butler Longhorn Museum (281) 332-1393

info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com

YOUR RANCH COULD BE HERE If you would like to be listed as a Butler breeder on these pages, please email myra@tlbaa.org for more information.

Chairman’s Message

2023 is going to be an exciting year for the TLBAA. The theme for this year is going to be working together toward the common Goal. The Goal we are going to be working toward has already been laid out for us by the Founding members in Article I of the bylaws, “The object and purpose of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America is to recognize Texas Longhorn cattle as a distinct breed in order to protect the unique heritage of the Texas Longhorn and its link with the history of America: to promote breeding practices to preserve its purity; to produce more public awareness of Texas Longhorn cattle as a distinct breed; to recognize present breeders and to encourage others to develop and maintain herds which will be registered with the Association so as to preserve for posterity this magnificent breed of cattle; to aid in the advancement of scientific knowledge of the past ancestry and future breeding of Texas Longhorn cattle and none of which shall be for profit.”

In 2023 the TLBAA Board will be implementing practices that will unite the members, committees, and affiliates by communicating better with all groups. In our first meeting we went over the committee structures, and will be updating them so they all function the same with report-back dates to the board quarterly . We also assigned liaisons for all the committees as well as followed up with an email outlining the basic goals for each committee .

There is a lot of energy in the board this year and we have hit the ground running. We have requested help from the TLBAA affiliates to help us put together a new breeder’s packet. In this packet we would like information by region like USDA certified processors that will take Longhorns, vaccination schedules, feed info, items all breeders should keep on hand, and breeding schedules for optimal calving. This package could also end up being in digital form with how-to videos on vaccinating, branding, collecting DNA, and more.

I have also reached out to Tom Mattot the Chair of the Foundation and have had two conversations with him. We discussed what has happened in the past with the Foundation, but more importantly we talked about the future. He informed me they were doing a thorough audit to make sure all the finances are in order. They have been working with an architect to help them come up with a structure and quote to build the museum and office. They have also been working to set up a trust that would fund the museum after it is built and help take care of operating expenses. He said they have donors and will be able to start getting donations once the business plan with amounts is ready. I will continue to meet with them and hopefully get a time line of tasks to keep the members informed .

I will do my best to send out monthly emails to the membership keeping them informed of what the Board , Committees, and Affiliates are doing .

Thank you ,

Johnny Hicks, Chairman of the Board Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America

Attention World Show Exhibitors!

For every “Member Recruit” sponsor you bring in, recieve one free World Show entry fee. Deadline May 1, 2023!

Member Recruit Level $200

May hang own banner in arena. Cannot be a longhorn breeder.

JET JOCKEY package

CLASS SPONSOR PACKAGES

Class Sponsors $30

Division Sponsor: $75

Overall Sponsor: $150

All sponsorships of $200 and above may hang their banner (six feet wide max) in the arena and be included on the World Show T-shirt. To be included on shirt, May 1 deadline applies.

For More Information or to submit your sponsorship, contact: Pam Robison • 817.625.6241 x 106 • pam@tlbaa.org www.tlbaa.org

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The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo was blessed with perfect weather for the start of their three week long event. The Texas Longhorns are proud to be part of their opening weekend with Longhorn enthusiasts from across the coun try gathering at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex and the Fossil Creek Radisson for sales, shows and meetings.

TEXAS LONGHORN WEEKEND

Friday had show and sale animals moving in at Will Rogers Memorial Complex while meetings were held across town at the Radisson. The morning kicked off with an Affiliate Meeting led by Tina DuBose. It was followed by the TLBAA Board meeting which included the seating of newly elected and re-elected seats in Division B, as well as election of Executive Committee members. After the last two years with the meetings’ attendance being light because of COVID concerns, this year the number of members returned to a more typical level.

The TLBAA General Membership meeting followed and lots of concerns were brought before the Board from Horn Showcase issues to questions about the TLBF Hall of Fame. While the discussions were passionate on all sides, it was good to see members getting the opportunity to participate and speak up when they feel change is needed.

Following the membership meeting there was a chance to gather with old friends and new ones at the TLBAA Special Awards Presentation. It kicked off with a time to enjoy hors d’oeuvres while visiting with fellow breeders. Then everyone saw the awards presented for the Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest and the TLBAA Special Awards. You can find all the winners starting on pg.20.

Saturday brought the Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale with 83 head hearing the pound of the gavel and “sold!” The high seller of $53,000 and an overall average of $3,405 was a solid start to the year. For full sale results see pg. 24.

Following the sale, the TLBT and World Show Committee were held near the Watt Arena with everyone having time for a nice dinner and to rest up before the showing started. On Sunday, the TLBT Youth Show was held in the Watt Arena in front of a packed house with over 200 entries. You can see the results on pg. 26-28..

Monday morning began a full day of Open Show animals in the historic Will Roger’s Coliseum, former home of the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo. Between the Open Haltered Show, the Non-Haltered Show and Trophy Steers, over 180 animals walked through the show ring. As Monday was a holiday, the show drew curious spectators as well as those family members and friends that came to cheer on their favorites.

Many more of the curious walked through the barn area of the Will Rogers Complex wanting a chance to see the Longhorns up close. It is an awesome opportunity for breeders to interact with the public and educate them about the Longhorn, potentially sparking an interest in the breed by new people.

end events on pages 14 through 35

Photos by Taylor Rankin

TLBAA Special Awards & Hall of Fame Reception

The 2022 TLBAA Special Awards and TLBAA Hall of Fame Reception was up in attendance this year as the world returns a bit more to normal. New this year was an opportunity for those winners who could not attend in person to join virtually via Zoom. It was an opportunity taken advantage of by the cowinners of the Jack Phillips Award - Eitan & Sandy Barhum and Deb Lesyk. It was a great way to be able to share in the awards ceremony. These awards are all peer nominated, which makes even a nomination for the awards a special acknowledgement for your contributions in the Longhorn industry. Be sure to watch Trails and E-Trails for more information on the nomination process for the 2023 awards and make plans to join us when we honor the winners in January 2024.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

Mel Raley Rising Star Award

This special recognition is awarded to those who have been an active member of the TLBAA for less than five years and through involvement and sustained enthusiasm have made a positive impact on their peers and on the Longhorn breed.

Tim & Nikole Clark, 6CR Longhorns

These two individuals have become household names in the Longhorn industry. They are acquiring some of the most complete sires and dams we all desire. In 2022 they started to do ET/ IVF work to enhance the breed and the next generation of Legendary Longhorns to come. They are sponsors of the Legends and HSC events and strong participants of the HV Stockyards Sale. As they are in the Northwest, they only run bulls about 60 days out of the year and strive for strong fertility within their cattle operation. To say they are a Rising Star is an understatement when describing this wonderful family. H

Jack Phillips Award

This award honors individuals who have worked selflessly for the Longhorn breed and breeders alike, without recognition.

Eitan and Sandy Barhum

After being in the Angus business for several years, I purchased two Longhorns and then I was hooked. I sold my Angus and started buying Longhorns. I first met Sandy & Eitan at the Red McCombs Sale. We became friends and spoke on the phone often. They looked at my herd on my website and recommended that I sell 3 of my cows and they expressed their opinion. I sold them, and with their help I now have 52 Longhorns. Before buying them, I discussed the cows with them and they gave their opinion. Several times I passed on buying the cow after our discussion. They have assisted me in growing my herd, never accepting compensation. I did not attend last years Legends Sale, but had discussed with them several cows I was interested in. After they purchased two cows for me, they offered me more money than I paid for one of the cows. They could have easily raised their number rather than mine. I could go on and on with examples. Sandy and Eitan are knowledgeable, helpful, honest, sincere and always available with advice. H

Deb Lesyk

Deb Lesyk has been a very devoted advocate of the TLBAA Affiliates. She wears, and has worn, many hats. She is currently serving as a TLBAA Region 1/2 Director in Division A and a member of the TLBAA Affiliate Relation Committee. She is the past president of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association and formerly served on the TLBAA show committee. She was responsible for the much loved TLBAA Affiliate Prince & Princess Contest

that was held for several years and now the current Colorful Calf Contest. She has a passion for helping the affiliates and their members, especially the smaller ones. She has a love for the Association and her fellow breeders. She has built international relationships and friendships across the globe. She doesn’t volunteer her time for personal glory or fame, but for the betterment of the breed, TLBAA and its Affiliates. This is why Deb Lesyk is worthy of this award. H

Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award

The Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award is given to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of Texas Longhorn cattle through their breeding program.

John & Debra Helm

When you see Helm as the prefix in an animals name you know that it is a stamp of quality. The operation is not a huge one, but the number of huge horned, total package, large animals show the hours of research it takes to produce greatness. The focus on quality is always key in their eyes. Nutrition is an important factor that allows these animals to reach their fullest potential. Wonderful program that reflects on breed-to-type characteristics that we should all strive for. When you review Gallery of Horns it is hard not to notice the impact this breeding program has done on our industry. H

Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award

The Elmer Parker Lifetime Award honors those members, who have been dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Longhorn breed, qualities that Parker was known for.

Keith and Tina DuBose

This award is described as the award for “Lifetime devotion to the Texas Longhorn Breed and Its Breeders.” You can look at their TLBAA member number and see that the DuBose family has been involved with breed and TLBAA for a long time. They are undeniably devoted to the preservation of the breed and their dedication to the industry is evident through their tireless service to the TLBAA, its affiliates and members. I can’t think of a more deserving recipient for this award. H

Kent Harrell speaks in recognition of Tim & Nikole Clark of 6CR Longhorns

Robert Richey speaks in recognition of both the DuBose’s and Michael McLeod

Kim & Stephen Head enjoy catching up with fellow breeders at the reception

TLBAA Hall of Fame Inductees

The awards reception wrapped up with the acknowledgement of two long-time contributors to the legacy of the Texas Longhorn breed by welcoming them into the TLBAA Hall of Fame.

Dr. Bob Kropp, a retired Animal Scientist at Oklahoma State University, has spent the majority of his professional life promoting the Longhorn breed and teaching breeders what they need to do to produce top Longhorn cattle. I have known him for over 30 years, meeting him when he served as Chairman of the Breed Advisory Committee. He served on that committee until just a few years ago. He raised a few Longhorns himself and was a constant fixture at Longhorn sales and events for years. The most important innovation he provided the TLBAA was Cow College 101. With some staff support, he primarily organized the events, obtained speakers and put on a 2-3 day program in a University setting covering all aspects of raising and marketing cattle just for Longhorn breeders. Not only was this of tremendous value to the rancher, but it brought breeders together in a special way to enhance fellowship with the association. Not only was Dr. Kropp committed to the Texas Longhorn breed, but he was a fine husband, father and friend to all who have been privileged to know him. The TLBAA and all breeders are better off because of his efforts.

— Dr. Gene Berry

Michael McLeod, is one of the most knowledgeable Texas Longhorn breeders I have ever met. Over the years I have learned an untold amount of practical cattle management from him. Although the industry prefers highly visible breeders and Michael has been far less visible, he has nevertheless been equally active in supporting various sales and breeders around the country. I know this because I was the one who would bid on his behalf at a sale he could not attend.

Michael is a lifetime member of the TLBAA. His membership is one of the oldest in the entire industry. He is a member of the TLBAA Board of Directors. He was also awarded the Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, Michael was instrumental in the formation of the Gulf Coast Texas Longhorn Affiliate. His help in delivering trophy steers to Johnny Cash served as a great promotional opportunity for the breed. He has been at the forefront of the effort to preserve the Butler bloodline. This has been vitally important in bringing new breeders to not only the Butler bloodlines, but the Texas Longhorn industry as well. He has registered as many cattle with the association as anyone ever has. The only loyalty stronger than his love for Texas Longhorn cattle is his love for his family. Michael is symbolic of the founding fathers of this breed when the cattle were preserved, not only for their aesthetic value, but for their toughness and commercial virtues in order to retain traits that made them good, solid and functional cattle.

— Excerpt from Kaso Kety’s nomination letter

Robert Richey and Michael McLeod

Dr. Bob Kropp and Dr. Gene Berry

A $100 entry fee is required. $100 will be split in a 75% cash payout. Payout schedule will be determined by size of class. Class structures will follow the age divisions of the Longhorn Expo resulting in 9 female classes and 8 bull classes. Animals will enter the ring from youngest to oldest. There will be a five judge panel equipped with DOB’s of all animals. Judges decisions will be final. Owner will be responsible for water tub, feed and shavings. Class winners will receive an award, grand and reserve champions will receive buckles along with payouts.

RULES: All cattle must be TLBAA or ITLA registered. All entries must be paid in full ($100 per entry) by May 15, 2023. No change or substitutes of cattle past due date. No late entries accepted. Judges decision will be final.

FEMALES

Class 1 Born September-December 2022

Class 2 Born July-August 2022

Class 3 Born May-June 2022

Class 4 Born March-April 2022

Class 5 Born January-February 2022

Class 6 Born September-December 2021

Class 7 Born May-August 2021

Class 8 Born January-April 2021

Class 9 Born 2020

Class 10 Grand Champion Female

Class 11 Reserve Grand Champion Female

BULLS

Class 12 Born September-December 2022

Class 13 Born July-August 2022

Class 14 Born May-June 2022

Class 15 Born March-April 2022

Class 16 Born January-February 2022

Class 17 Born September-December 2021

Class 18 Born May-August 2021

Class 19 Born January-April 2021

Class 20 Grand Champion Bull

Class 21 Reserve Grand Champion Bull

All Texas Gold Futurity entries must be postmarked by May 15, 2023 and paid in full. No late entries will be accepted. No change or substitutions after due date. Please send entry and payment to the TLBAA office.

Fort Worth Stock Show

2022 Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest

Respectfully titled after longtime Nebraska Texas Longhorn Association President, Rodger Damrow, who was very fond of colorful calves, this year’s contest drew 117 entries. Bonnie Damrow was honored to judge the entries and her pick for overall winner can be seen on this month’s cover.

In the Texas Longhorn industry there are events that look at two out of three aspects of the breed, conformation and horn, but never has there been an event that features the uniqueness of colors so evident in the breed.

This is a competition where everyone wins and it is affordable for all. Every entry is guaranteed publication in Trails with the owners name and/or ranch noted and, where else can you get a chance to be on the Trails cover for $20? Keep those cameras ready and start taking photos of your 2023 colorful calves to enter this year.

The top three finalists are showcased first, followed by all the competitors (alpha by owner) for this title celebrating the distinctly colorful Texas Longhorn.

Any Texas Longhorn calf born to two registered Texas Longhorns was eligible (some were too young to be branded and registered in time for the contest) and each entry cost $20. A great way to show off your colorful offspring and have a chance to make the cover of Trails Magazine

We appreciate everyone who took the time to participate and hope everyone will enjoy the festive displays of color on the following pages.

RUNNER-UP: Big Trucker - Tobin Longhorn Cattle Co.

RUNNER UP: Cut N Buzz - Diamond B Cattle

Unnamed Nicky Adams

Unnamed Nicky Adams

He’s a Street Bat

Eitan & Sandy Barhum, SE Longhorn Ranch

BLC Calico Cat

Unnamed

Unnamed Mary Kay M Clark

Unnamed Mary Kay M Clark

Unnamed Mary Kay M Clark

RockN Cs Macho Buckshot Lisa Conroy

CBF Roza’s Weapon Robert Edwards

CBF Trinity Robert Edwards

Auilla Rio Pam Fletcher

Whip-Poor-Will Lynn & Trey Long

EF Hunts Tuff CHaser David Epema

Midnight GW Gilley (Grady Gilley)

Cowboy’s Kettle Pam Fletcher

After Burner Janet Gleason, Big Valley Longhorns

Shady Sioux Roger Cole

GHR King’s Grand Diamond Brandon & Brianna Cochrane

JK Peace Out

Unnamed Hutton 3 Cattle

Unnamed Hutton 3 Cattle

Unnamed

Unnamed

Unnamed Hutton 3 Cattle

Elvis KCC Kimble Cattle Co.

Casanova Lass Leonard New River Ranch

Unamed Hutton 3 Cattle

Tonto KCC Kimble Cattle Co.

Unamed Hutton 3 Cattle

BCK Java Jilly Bean Blake & Christina Kneir

HCC Jim Clark Lisa Handlos

HCC Denis Clive Hulme Lisa Handlos

TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS

Star Dancer Leonard New River Ranch

Georgette Leonard New River Ranch

LTL One Tuff Coookie 512 Leonard New River Ranch

Dancing in the Wind 26 Double D Arena

LMR Charlotte Malissa Cindy & Robert Manion, Long M Ranch

LMR Clearly Colored Cindy & Robert Manion, Long M Ranch

RB Dusty Brown

JT Pecan Pie’s Peach Steve Morgan, Jumping Tree Longhorns

RB Little Ricky Richard & Beth Morris, Rockin’ RB Ranch

Girl Friend Leonard New River Ranch

Sassafras Leonard New River Ranch

RO Skittles Rocking O Longhorns

Fancy Cowgirl CPL Kim & Nik Nikodym, Commanders Place Longhorns

RO Mardi Gras Rocking O Longhorns

MC Guy & Vicki Packer

JMR Max Profit J&M Ranch

Obie Wan Cownobi Guy & Vicki Packer

RR Hondo

RR Catch The Love Jack Roper

Annet

RR Catch’s Mystery Jack Roper

RR Catch The Spirit Jack Roper

RO Texas Splash Rocking O Longhorns

I Love You Berry Much Michael and Andrea Owen

Sweet Jubilee Schumacher Cattle

Gigi Schumacher Cattle

Special Addition Schumacher Cattle

Unnamed Roger Swihart

Midwest Whistlin Diamond Clint and Sharold Tullos

Westwinds Dixie Darling Westwinds Ranch

Midwest Freckles Brown Clint and Sharold Tullos

KCS Candy Bar KC Springs Ranch

GVR Moonpie GVR Longhorns

GVR Big Mac GVR Longhorns

GVR Bobbysocks GVR Longhorns

GVR Pixiedust GVR Longhorns

Tatiana Edwin Stojanik

Dauntless Big Machine Ross & Diva Suber, Dauntless Longhorns

GVR Glory of Texas GVR Longhorns

GVR Amooletta GVR Longhorns

GVR Rebel’s Princess GVR Longhorns

Yes, There Will Be A 2023 Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Competition!

Look for full contest details in April Trails Magazine and in E-Trails, our weekly E-newsletter. If you do not receive E-Trails you can sign up at www.tlbaa.org or check our Facebook page for a link each week.

GVR Lady Gaga GVR Longhorns

Wild Texas Tornado Shawn Massey, All-In Ranch

GVR Alice in Wonderland GVR Longhorns

Fifty’s Fortune Cookie

Unnamed Lori Webster

GVR Purdy GVR Longhorns

GVR Chocolate Chip GVR Longhorns

Bull Calf Horsehead Creek Ranch

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW

January 15, 2023

OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 2: 1. HV ATHENA, Blake & Jessica Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX 2. RAFTER M SOUTHERN SASS, D.L. & Mary McCoy, HICO, TX CLASS 3: 1. WIC MISS MAIZIE, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. MAXIE FAITH TENBAR, Phillip, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX CLASS 4: 1. 03 JAZZY STAR, Double R Ranch, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. IVANKA’S ANGEL, The Cattlerack Ranch, BOWIE, TX CLASS 5: 1. FLYING H PEARLS DESTINY, Hunter Lawson, PARADISE, TX 2. TJD LIBERTY BELL, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Female Junior Champion: FLYING H PEARLS DESTINY, Hunter Lawson, PARADISE, TX

Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: WIC MISS MAIZIE, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

CLASS 8: 1. TB RAISING HELLA, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. SL JELLYBEAN, Sharer Family Longhorns, POOLVILLE, TX CLASS 9: 1. ENVY ME CP, Burns Cattle Company, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. CL MISS CINDY, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX

CLASS 10: 1. TB HARLEY QUINN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. T-REX GALA’S SOIREE, Robertson Cattle Co., LUBBOCK, TX CLASS 11: 1. WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. JCG LOLA, Grace Cattle Company, LLC, FORT WORTH, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion: WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion: WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

CLASS 16: 1. CHAPARRAL LUCKY CHARM, Bonnie Welborn, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. AMAZING GRACE CP, Sharer Family Longhorns, POOLVILLE, TX CLASS 17: 1. HI 5’S DREAM CATCHER, Sharer Family Longhorns, POOLVILLE, TX 2. BLACK CADILLAC, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion: CHAPARRAL LUCKY CHARM, Bonnie Welborn, WEATHERFORD, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: HI 5’S DREAM CATCHER, Sharer Family Longhorns, POOLVILLE, TX

CLASS 21: 1. RS ON THE ROCKS, Rustic Sunset Ranch, Llc., STEPHENVILLE, TX 2. SL DAGGER, Sharer Family Longhorns, POOLVILLE, TX CLASS 22: 1. RR WINGMAN, Double R Ranch, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. RAFTER M KING COAL TRAIN, Rick & Cori Garcia, HICO, TX CLASS 23: 1. WIC NEXT BIG DEAL, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. TB STORMBREAKER, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 24: 1. TB VEGAS, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. JCG GARFIELD MARK LOGAN, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX

Haltered Bull Junior Champion: TB VEGAS, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: WIC NEXT BIG DEAL, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

CLASS 27: 1. NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TL REBEL, Mark and Charity Ray, ALVARADO, TX CLASS 28: 1. HD GUNNISON, DLP Solutions Partnership, COUPLAND, TX 2. MOJO TENBAR, Phillip, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX CLASS 29: 1. HONDO TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. I’M GROOT CP, James & Amy Roesler, KRUM, TX

Haltered Bull Senior Champion: NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Senior Champion Reserve: HONDO TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Grand Champion: NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: TB VEGAS, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX PRODUCE OF DAM

CLASS 34: 1. SANDDOLLAR SAFARI JACLYN, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX GET OF SIRE

CLASS 35: 1. HD HORNET, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 2: 1. FIRE CRACKER CP, Payne/Gregory Partnership, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 3: 1. OL DREAMFYRE, John Oliver, MALAKOFF, TX 2. PLAYOUT TENBAR, Phillip, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX CLASS 4: 1. LR BROWN SUGAR POP TART, Locke Ranch, BRISTOW, OK 2. OL SWEET MYSTERY, John Oliver, MALAKOFF, TX CLASS 5: 1. LR MISS LIL’ BRITCHES CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. TJD JUNGLE JANE TENBAR, Phillip, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX

Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion: LR MISS LIL’ BRITCHES CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: LR BROWN SUGAR POP TART, Locke Ranch, BRISTOW, OK

CLASS 8: 1. OL VIDALIA, John Oliver, MALAKOFF, TX CLASS 9: 1. LR SWEET PEA CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. SECRET HEART CP, Brad & Courtney Galbreath, BURLESON, TX CLASS 10: 1. LR STRAWBERRY WINE CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. OL ADAMINA, John Oliver, MALAKOFF, TX CLASS 11: 1. HI 5’S DAKOTA, Rustic Sunset Ranch, Llc., STEPHENVILLE, TX 2. CL MARIE MCFEE, Johnathan & Meagan Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: LR STRAWBERRY WINE CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: HI 5’S DAKOTA, Rustic Sunset Ranch, Llc., STEPHENVILLE, TX

Open Haltered Senior & Grand Champion Female WIC SHE’S A DAISY Owned by Randy & Catherine Morris

Youth Haltered Senior & Grand Champion Reserve Female TB HARLEY QUINN Shown By Megan Bush

Youth Haltered Senior & Grand Champion Female WIC SHE’S A DAISY Shown By Braylin Miller

Open Haltered Senior & Grand Champion Bull NITTY GRITTY CP Owned by Danley Cattle, Inc.

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: LR STRAWBERRY WINE CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: LR MISS LIL’ BRITCHES CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

CLASS 16: 1. DANCING IN THE GRASS 28, Phillip, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX 2. ANCHOR

T ALAMO ROSE, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK CLASS 17: 1. LR MISS ROSEY, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK CLASS 18: 1. PRL D.J., Rustic Sunset Ranch, Llc., STEPHENVILLE, TX

CLASS 19: 1. CO GRAND SAFARI, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. HD ANGEL WINGS, Double R Ranch, GRANDVIEW, TX

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: CO GRAND SAFARI, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: LR MISS ROSEY, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 2: 1. TB CATALINA WINE MIXER, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. RS ADALIDA, Hennessy Rogers, PARADISE, TX CLASS 3: 1. WIC MISS MAIZIE, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. FLYING H MISS NELLIE, Whitley Rogers, CAMPBELL, TX CLASS 4: 1. 03 JAZZY STAR, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. IVANKA’S ANGEL, Cade Nolen, WAXAHACHIE, TX CLASS 5: 1. FLYING H PEARLS DESTINY, Hunter Lawson, PARADISE, TX 2. LR MISS MAGGIE CP, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion: FLYING H PEARLS DESTINY, Hunter Lawson, PARADISE, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: WIC MISS MAIZIE, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX

CLASS 8: 1. TB RAISING HELLA, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. 2T COWBOY’S PISTOL ANNIE, Taylor Trahern, CLEBURNE, TX CLASS 9: 1. CL MISS CINDY, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. ENVY ME CP, Kara Burns, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 10: 1. TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. FROZEN TENBAR, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX CLASS 11: 1. WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. STARDUST DOT CP, Bonnie Welborn, WEATHERFORD, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion: WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion: WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

YOUTH BULL DIVISION

CLASS 17: 1. RS ON THE ROCKS, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. SL DAGGER, James Caden Grace, SUNSET, TX CLASS 18: 1. RR WINGMAN, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. CCR SNAPPY STUART, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 19: 1. CL HEARTACHE MEDICATION, Kylie Gannon, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 20: 1. LR UNSTOPABULL CP, Kara Burns, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. TB VEGAS, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 21: 1. NITTY GRITTY CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TL REBEL, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion: NITTY GRITTY CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: LR UNSTOPABULL CP, Kara Burns, WEATHERFORD, TX

YOUTH STEER DIVISION

CLASS 25: 1. DISCOVERY NORTHWEST, Oran Chambliss, BAY CITY, TX CLASS 26: 1. TB GUN SMOKE, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. PEPETUA ST. JOHN, Eli Wheeler, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX CLASS 27: 1. KALVARY HOOTIN’ HOLLER, Ethan Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX 2. JCG OLDCHUNKOFCOAL, James Caden Grace, SUNSET, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion: TB GUN SMOKE, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: KALVARY HOOTIN’ HOLLER, Ethan Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX

CLASS 30: 1. RAFTER M MASON DIXON, Mason W Smith, RHOME, TX 2. WHISKEY SS, Kaden Berry, MARION, TX CLASS 31: 1. BELLA’S BANDOLERO, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. 14’S SOUTHERN REBEL, Adam Stapleton, MIDLAND, TX CLASS 32: 1. JL WHITE LIGHTNING, Jenna Leigh Quillin, MAYPEARL, TX 2. CHAPARRAL MARINER, Lilly Thomas, CLEBURNE, TX CLASS 33: 1. HD REX DANGERVEST, Jase Dickey, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. G&L TOMAHAWK, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion: JL WHITE LIGHTNING, Jenna Leigh Quillin, MAYPEARL, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: BELLA’S BANDOLERO, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion: JL WHITE LIGHTNING, Jenna Leigh Quillin, MAYPEARL, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: BELLA’S BANDOLERO, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX

TROPHY STEER DIVISION

CLASS 1: 1. CISCO R STEWART, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX 2. JUMAZU HEART BREAKER, J Lazy K Cattle Company, SEYMOUR, TX CLASS 2: 1. DUNN ROAD TRIP, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX 2. CACTUS JACK PLR, Lawrence Longhorns, WEATHERFORD, TX

Steer Junior Champion: DUNN ROAD TRIP, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX

Steer Junior Champion Reserve: CISCO R STEWART, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX

CLASS 5: 1. DUNN MIGHTY MOUSE, Kyrah Schanbachler, CLEVELAND, TX 2. SKJGWKS TEAMWORK, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX CLASS 6: 1. KING BLING, Kathleen and Jeff Hoffman, PARADISE, TX 2. NEON ROW CP, Kevin and Laury Rooker, POOLVILLE, TX

Steer Senior Champion: DUNN MIGHTY MOUSE, Kyrah Schanbachler, CLEVELAND, TX

Steer Senior Champion Reserve: KING BLING, Kathleen and Jeff Hoffman, PARADISE, TX

Steer Grand Champion: DUNN MIGHTY MOUSE, Kyrah Schanbachler, CLEVELAND, TX

Steer Grand Champion Reserve: DUNN ROAD TRIP, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion NITTY GRITTY CP

Shown by Sarah Danley

Youth Bull Reserve Grand Champion LR UNSTOPABULL CP Shown by Kara Burns

Youth Steer Senior & Grand Champion JL WHITE LIGHTNING Shown by Jenna Leigh Quillin

Youth Steer Senior & Grand Champion Reserve BELLA’S BANDOLERO Shown by Sheridan Van Blarcom

2023 EDDIE WOOD COWTOWN CLASSIC SALE RESULTS

January 14, 2023 • Fort Worth, TX

Auctioneer: Dan Huntington • Sale Host: TLBAA

Results Furnished by Huntington Sales, LLC

Photos by Taylor Rankin

HIGHLIGHTS

83 Lots Sold

Sale Average: $3,405

Volume Buyer: Tom & Amy Buxton

HIGH SELLING LOT: $53,000

LOT 41 - ECR BEAUTIFUL HEART

Seller: El Coyote Ranch

Buyer: Buxton Longhorns

OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS:

$20,000 – Lot 57 - Golden Bug CRL

Seller: RC Larson Longhorns Buyer: Kimberly Bays

$10,000 – Lot 50 - Hubbells 20 G Special

Seller: Mark Hubbell Buyer: Buxton Longhorns

$9,000 – Lot 21 - DC Rowdy’s Marshmallow

Seller: M7 Longhorns Buyer: McEntire Farms

$8,000 – Lot 25 - GLR Miss Tuff 2 Drag

Seller: Mark Gilliland Buyer: Kirk Phillips

$8,000 – Lot 65 - ECR Honored Star

Seller: M7 Longhorns Buyer: Randy Murry

$7,000 – Lot 64 - PCC Care Bear

Seller: PCC Cattle Company Buyer: Jarred Ramsey

$6,250 – Lot 60 - Bombshell Bandita HCL

Seller: Ricky McLeod Buyer: Christopher Fischer

$5,750 – Lot 44 - Silver Ghost

Seller: Kurt Twining Buyer: Randy Murry

$5,700 – Lot 78 - PCC Golden Sage

Seller: Pace Cattle Company Buyer: Hollybilly Farm

$4,750 – Lot 49 - RR Ranch Diva

Seller: Dora Thompson Buyer: Kimberly Bays

By Andrew Shagoury Chairman, TLBAA Beef Committee

Embrace Your Differences

The very first hurdle I encountered in building a longhorn beef program, was making the decision to actually start building a Longhorn beef program. It only seemed right to me that a cattle ranch should be involved in beef. So when I was hired to manage Hidden Springs Ranch, I began posting cattle for sale on craigslist at “beef prices”. Then we started attending Longhorn events, and I started speaking with Longhorn breeders. Suddenly I was confused. Some folks would tell me they only butchered one a year for beef, some told me not to waste my time at all. I realized that the Longhorn world was more complicated than I had originally thought.

So I began doing research. Not just on the pedigrees and genetics, but on the beef!

rectly on some of the unique characteristics of Longhorn beef. It affords us a degree of control over how our product is received. I have found by talking to our community, that most people have not tried Longhorn beef, or “don’t know if they have” because “who knows what we’re eating these days”.

That’s what I call a blank slate.

I had a customer tell me the other day he was mad at me because; “the burgers I bought from you were better than the steaks I got at the grocery store, and now I can only buy beef from you!”

Turns out, not only are Texas Longhorns the “original beef cattle in America”, but they’re still looked at today as superior beef by many. Including celebrity chefs, and even doctors.

The problem, if you want to call it a problem, lies where it always has. It’s the reason our beloved cattle came to the brink of extinction about 100 years ago. Longhorns generally do not put on weight, or fat, as quickly as other beef breeds. This makes it difficult to reconcile them as profitable beef cattle for some folks. Especially folks looking at it through a traditional beef industry type of lens. So, let’s not look at it like that.

A quick example of this comes to my mind:

I was speaking with a gentleman who is well known and respected in the Longhorn industry, by everyone, including myself! A true legend. When the topic of Longhorn beef came up he said to me; “let me put it this way, they say that if we butchered every Texas Longhorn living on earth today, right now, we wouldn’t have enough beef for 1% of what McDonalds uses in a year.” Now I haven’t done the math, but I understand the sentiment. However, I have thought a lot about that exact sentiment over the last three years and here’s my response:

I’m not interested in selling beef to McDonalds!

I’m interested in selling directly to my customers, or at least selling within my community, with my stamp on the product, so people know where their beef is coming from.

“Farm to table” is growing immensely in popularity as people become less trusting of large corporations. This is a great thing for Longhorn beef producers! It opens many avenues through which we can sell our beef: farmers markets, co-ops, local groceries, online, etc. It also allows us to educate our customers di-

I now have the opportunity to make their first experience a great one! I explain to them the health benefits, the natural foraging ability of Longhorns, and how since we are a small operation, who also raises pedigreed breeding stock sold all over the country, we are attentive to every animal on the property. I also explain how there may be natural inconsistencies in the beef due to the wide ranging size and structure of Longhorns as a breed. Nearly everyone who takes the time to talk to us, buys something, and nine times out of ten they’re back the next week for more. I also make sure everyone who buys from us takes my business card so if there are any problems we can make it right. I had a customer tell me the other day he was mad at me because; “the burgers I bought from you were better than the steaks I got at the grocery store, and now I can only buy beef from you!”.

So what I have found is that by educating our customers, and embracing the very things that make Longhorns Longhorns, we can successfully sell our product to a large portion of the population. Those who are interested in where their food comes from and are willing to pay a little extra for that peace of mind. Of course good customer service, professionalism, and presentation are always important. As well as striving to produce the best product possible.

The TLBAA beef committee is currently working on several resources we hope to make available to members in the near future. They will assist any who are interested in starting or improving their Longhorn beef program!

New resources will include a dedicated Facebook page as well as webinars on:

• How to feed for beef production

• How and where to process your longhorns

• Marketing your longhorn beef

• Cooking tips

Thank you all for reading! In my next article I will lay out some of the logistical challenges I faced when starting our beef program, and some of the ways to overcome them.

Basics For New Breeders

Let me start by saying that the subjects below are written with a focus on informing and educating new Texas Longhorn breeders. Many of the topics of this article will be covered in great detail as “The New Breeders Corner” continues to develop and mature. Please contact the Trails Editor Myra Basham if you have any subjects that you wish to have included in the “New Breeders Corner”.

Program Goals! Of course, Texas Longhorns are great cattle with a lot of history. Longhorn history is American history. Since not everyone is going to have the ability to run 100 momma cows, I think that people would be better off if they considered what the goals of their program are before they get too deeply involved. Just throwing some ideas out there... some focus on showing cattle, some focus more on horn genetics, miniatures are becoming very popular, and Texas Longhorn beef is also a reasonable program goal. I must mention that most Longhorn enthusiasts have less than 10 animals, so buy what you like. Self-control is a great thing, take a moment and consider what your program objectives are and do not exceed your available resources. It doesn’t have to be a “this” or “that” scenario, but as an example, there are certainly sets of genetics that do better than others in the four areas mentioned above. If you want to focus on futurities, look and see what animals are being successful at the futurities. Obviously, if you want to run a miniature and beef program these two goals are more at odds and your success in either could be limited if you focus on both. I mentioned it before, buy what you like. I also recommend that you buy the best animals/genetics that you can afford in your chosen path.

every year than we should allow. Nothing catches plastic bags better than barbed wire fences. Please ensure that you are cleaning your pastures of plastic, walking your fence lines is a good way to accomplish this. Far too often calves don’t survive their first encounter with a plastic grocery bag, and it is heartbreaking.

Minerals and Salt. A good mentor in your region should be able to recommend the best minerals for your area. Likewise, your newfound veterinarian will probably have advice. Food, water, minerals, salt and air, should be available 24/7/365. I am trying to keep this article free of brand names, but it is safe to say that you get what you pay for.

There are many directions a Longhorn program can go including a focus on horn genetics, the show ring, futurities, miniatures and beef. Try to choose a direction before you start purchasing.

Weed Control/Pasture Management. Making your pasture as productive as it can be is very important. This is done through control of weeds and fertilization. Soil samples are easy to take, and many counties will provide you a detailed report of how to make your soil better. This is also a great way to meet your county agriculture extension folks or FSA (Farm Services Agency). These people are the ones that generally can help you apply for any agriculture relief programs that you may qualify for also. Spraying your pastures for weed control is a great way to maximize the amount of forage produced. In many states, spraying for weeds requires a specific certification for the most powerful and effective sprays. Hiring this job out is often the best answer to this question as the equipment can be expensive and a certain expertise is required.

Animal Care. Finding a large animal veterinarian that can handle Texas Longhorn cattle should be very high on your priority list. A good relationship with a Vet will be worth your time invested! Far too many times I see a new breeder with an emergency and no established resources looking for advice on social media. Taking your animal to the vet, or getting the vet out to your place, should be your go to option, not Facebook. Having access to both a good chute designed for Texas Longhorn cattle and a trailer are imperative and need to be considered early on in your adventure. Good, serviceable, used equipment can be found.

Pasture Safety. Every pasture of any size has something in it that doesn’t belong there. Specifically, net wrap can be very dangerous, please ensure that you collect the wrapping of your round bales so that they are not ingested. Likewise, plastic bags kill more calves

Cattle Feed. A feeding program should be set up to maximize the genetic potential of your animals. I will share with you a saying; “You can’t starve your way to a profit”, a theory that I subscribe to. A good mentor from your region can help you meet your animals’ nutritional requirements. Your hay or feed can be tested (think FSA or county extension agents again) to determine protein and other nutrient levels. There is a way to monitor your cattle, this is through their body condition score. Body Condition Scoring goes from 1-Emaciated to 9-Very Fat. You want to keep your cattle in that sweet spot of about 6-Good to 7-Very Good, body condition is best and easiest to maintain. Trying to regain body condition is both expensive and not ideal. A good parasite control program goes hand in hand with a good feeding program, nobody wants to feed parasites. Talk with your Veterinarian about a parasite control program for your region.

Thank you for sticking with me this long and please check each issue of the Trails Magazine for advice to the new breeder!

WITH JULIE PACK, DVM

Doc, I always just check the box on the consignment forms that says “OCV”. But what does that actually mean?

Sale consignment forms will ask usually have a box to check asking if an animal is “OCV”. By checking this box, you the consignor, are certifying that the cow or heifer (only females can be OCVd) has had a Brucellosis vaccination AND that she has a legible vaccination tattoo. Many states no longer legally require female calves to be vaccinated against Brucella. If the animal is not one you bred and raised, she may not have been vaccinated. You should check with your veterinarian and confirm the presence of a legible tattoo (the orange tag is NOT considered proof of vaccination, only the tattoo). If the tattoo has faded or is no longer legible the animal may NOT sell as having been OCV’d. It is also important to ensure that the tattoo is listed on your CVI (health papers) when you send your animal to the sale after consigning. Tattoos with start with a capital “R” then a “V” inside a shield and then a number signifying the last digit of the year (this year is will be “3”). So females vaccinated in 2023 will have the tattoo “RV3” Why is it so important if most states don’t require vaccination anymore? Well, some states DO still require vaccination because of the brucellosis infections present in the wildlife populations. It is important to let prospective buyers from these states know if your animal has been OCVd and that she has a legible tattoo. Otherwise, she cannot be legally imported into that state. Cattle imported illegally may be quarantined at the owner’s expense or seized and sent to slaughter. It is a good practice to have the vet OCV your heifers and to check tattoos at yearly herd work to ensure that your animals will be ready to send home with any prospective buyer!

Until next time, may your pastures be green and your calves be healthy!

Dr. Pack is a large animal veterinarian specializing in reproduction, and has been a member of the TLBAA since 1996. Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as diagnosis or a treatment regimen.

(Left) Fresh tattoo applied in 2020 “RV0” taken at the time of tattoo and vaccination Photo. (Right) Aged tattoo applied in 2001 “RV1” taken in 2023.

Assisting The Bonding Process Between Cow and Calf

After a cow gives birth, she starts sniffing and licking her newborn calf. In this bonding process, she learns to recognize her calf, and commits to caring for it and protecting it. Her actions are a complex blend of hormonal-induced and learned behavior. Mature cows that have had calves before are more apt to quickly and successfully mother their offspring than first-time heifers. It’s important to understand maternal behavior and how to help prevent confusion or stress at calving time.

Experience is part of the equation, since older cows tend to be more consistent mothers than heifers, but hormones are the key factor.

“A cow is most receptive to wanting her newborn calf at the time of birth,” says Dr. Joseph Stookey with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

“Some cows become receptive up to a week before they calve. Their hormone pump is already primed, and reaching a level that makes them receptive to any new calf, even if it’s not theirs,” he says.

“At the other end of the spectrum are cows that don’t have proper hormone profile or levels, and they don’t want their calf. We see this most often in first-calf heifers, or in some of the females we assist with birth, or those with calves delivered by C-section. If it’s a rodeo getting the cow in for assistance, or she undergoes too much trauma, she may be less interested in the newborn calf. Other hormones may be overriding the system due to stress, pain, or some of the drugs used during a C-section,” Stookey says.

Changes in progesterone and estrogen levels initiate the birth process, but rising oxytocin levels trigger maternal behavior. Oxytocin is released in the brain during birth. “Its presence in the olfactory bulb of the brain helps explain the role of smell and the importance of odor in the bonding process,” he says.

“Cervical stimulation is crucial for proper hormonal triggers,” Stookey explains. Release of oxytocin is caused by stretching/stimulation of the cervix and birth canal. Gradual dilation of the cervix as the feet and head of the fetus push against it with each uterine contraction, and passage of the fetus through cervix is one of the main triggers for oxytocin release.

“If you do a C-section there isn’t much cervical stimulation, since the fetus doesn’t come through it. This could be a factor when the cow doesn’t mother her calf very well. Analgesic drugs used during a C-section to block pain can also interfere with oxytocin release,” Stookey says.

First-calf heifers produce less oxytocin than cows that have had previous calves. This may be why some heifers reject or abandon their calves. “Giving birth seems to prime the system and allows for release of larger quantities of oxytocin with subsequent births. Heifers are less experienced than cows, and also have lower levels of oxytocin release in the brain during calving,” he says.

A few heifers seem indifferent to their calves, but within 12-24 hours become motherly. In some instances, a heifer may not have much milk, and then as her milk

starts to come in, she becomes interested in her calf. Oxytocin is associated with milk let-down, and is also closely tied to maternal behavior. If a heifer is indifferent, or rejects her calf, she may become more receptive to motherhood by assisting the calf in nursing. The act of suckling stimulates release of oxytocin.

“If you stimulate milk let-down a few times by helping the calf nurse, the hormone comes on board and improves maternal behavior. Oxytocin can switch off aggression, reluctance or fear, and turn it into interest and mothering,” Stookey says.

The cow or heifer reacts to sensory clues provided by the calf and birth fluids. If she’s lying down as the calf slides out of the birth canal, she will generally raise her head to get a glimpse of the calf.

“Any movement of the calf at this stage (raising its head or shaking its head) is a strong stimulus to the cow to get up and turn around to smell the calf and start licking it. Calves that are vigorous elicit a stronger response in the cow; they are more attractive to the cow than a weak or dead calf,” Stookey says.

“The smell and taste of birth fluids is another strong attractant that stimulates the cow to lick the calf. If the mothering process is interrupted before she licks the calf, the likelihood for rejection increases,” he says.

If the calf is pulled, birth fluids should be smeared across the muzzle and tongue of the dam following delivery. “This seems to jump-start the maternal response. Simply putting the newborn in front of the mother may not be sufficient stimulus to start maternal behavior, especially for first-calf heifers. Pouring feed onto a newborn calf may entice some reluctant mothers to approach the calf and come in contact with birth fluids as they eat the feed. Any attractant that stimulates the cow to lick the calf would be useful,” Stookey says.

Cows too closely confined don’t get a chance to leave the herd and find a private place to calve. Dr. Jack Whittier, extension beef specialist at Colorado State University, says allowing cows and heifers plenty of room can help prevent problems. “Then the calf and its mother are not distracted by herdmates or dominant individuals that might disrupt the bonding process,” Whittier says.

“There are always a few, particularly heifers, that don’t have a strong mothering instinct right away. Allowing them to calve out in the field by themselves is best, and then moving them into a pen by themselves with their calf if they don’t bond quickly, can sometimes work – so they can continue the bonding process without interruption by herdmates. Getting from point A to point B can be a challenge, however, and may confuse a heifer more and make it worse than if you’d left her alone,” he says.

If weather necessitates confinement for shelter, diligent monitoring and quietly moving each calving female to a private place to calve – her own barn stall – will prevent problems. It’s best to move the female before she calves. Trying to move her and the calf afterward can be disruptive, especially for a heifer. Older cows are more likely to follow their calf, while heifers may become confused, especially if they haven’t had much time to lick and

bond with the calf. Often the heifer or cow will run back to the birth site, looking for the calf.

“There many tricks to get a cow to claim a calf,” Whittier says. “Proximity is important, keeping them close to one another. Often if you just give the heifer a little time, things work out.”

“If a cow is very aggressive, kicking or hitting the calf with her head, restraint may be needed so she won’t hurt the calf. This is better than beating on her. I’ve seen cows overly abused when they kick the calf. Hurting the cow does more harm than good.” It won’t improve her attitude, and may make her harder to handle.

If a first-time mother is confused or aggressive, ignoring her calf or attacking it, she will often change her mind after nursing. It may be necessary to tie her or put her in a headcatcher, with a side that swings away, for restraint while the calf finds a teat.

Often it just takes one nursing to change her mind. But some heifers are still determined to attack the calf. The calf should be protected during the transition period, in a small pen next to the cow’s pen, or a paneled off corner of her stall – letting it out to nurse while the mother is supervised.

Feed the cow only at nursing time so she’ll focus on eating rather than attacking her calf or moving away from it. Stand guard while the calf nurses, then put it back in a safe corner. It may be necessary to hobble the cow so she can’t kick the calf.

If the cow won’t stand still, leave a halter on her, dragging the halter rope. She can then be tied or held while she

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eats hay, enabling the calf to catch up with her and nurse. After dragging the rope and stepping on it a time or two, she quickly learns to respect this restraint.

It may take two days or two weeks to change her mind about being a mother, but she will eventually accept the calf. Once she starts showing interest in it, mooing at it or licking it as it nurses – no longer trying to hurt the calf –the pair can be left together. Keep the cow hobbled, however, until its clear she won’t kick the calf.

Another trick that often works with an aggressive heifer is to lightly tranquilize her during the first day. This may change and mellow her attitude enough that the calf will be able to nurse. Ask a veterinarian about proper use of tranquilizers.

For a heifer that ignores her calf, sometimes bringing a dog to her pen or stall will stimulate her mothering/protective instinct and she’ll suddenly become interested in protecting the calf. This may jump-start more motherly behavior.

“Patience, good husbandry, astute observation and being in tune with the cattle are key. Look for ways to overcome the various problems,” Whittier says. Sometimes a physical problem is the reason a cow or heifer is slow to mother the calf. A heifer with a swollen, painful udder (with hard edema or “cake”) may kick at her calf because it hurts. An injured teat or frostbitten teats may be too sore for the cow or heifer to allow her calf to suckle.

By Ryan Culpepper

2023 Cattlemen’s Congress

The 2023 Texas Longhorn Shows at Cattlemen’s Congress was tremendous step forward for A New Texas Longhorn Tradition.

Exhibitors from as far as South Dakota represented the Texas Longhorn breed at this year’s event. Texas Longhorns were the second largest breed for all of Cattlemen’s Congress this year, which is slated to be the largest cattle event in the country. Texas Longhorns had the honor of kicking o the entire show with a new day of events: Miniatures, Non-Halter, and Trophy Steers, judged by Brandon Callis. Those events were followed by a wonderful New Year’s Eve party hosted by The Source Syndicate, Outlaw Cattle, and DCT Cattle. Sunday brought the haltered cattle under the big lights of the Jim Norrick Arena. The Open Hal-

ter was judged by Jon DeClerck, and the Youth were judged by Garrett Thomas.

We want to thank all of our special supporters for jumping to help make this show a huge success. With their support we were able to give away special awards in the Youth Show that garnered the attention of exhibitors nationwide, across all breeds, as well as $25,000 in premiums to the Open Shows.

Special Award Winners:

Premier Breeder - Locke/Payne Partnership

Premier Open Exhibitor - Danley Cattle Co

Premier Youth Exhibitor - Jaylin Krimmel

Grand Champion Herdsman - Jaylin Krimmel

Presidents

Howdy TLBT Members,

Message

March is here and spring is in the air! Spring shows….spring sports…spring break….spring calves! It’s an exciting time of the year! Here are a few pictures of some good looking calves to be on the lookout for on the show circuit next year! If you’ve got one you’re excited about, send me a picture and we’ll either include it in next month’s addition of the Trails Magazine or post it on our TLBT Facebook page!

Sincerely,

Jackson Grace

TLBT President

President

Jackson Grace

Fort Worth, TX

Vice President

Allison Lowrie

Decatur, TX

Secretary

Megan Bush

Decatur, TX

Treasurer

Jenna Quillin

Maypearl, TX

Reporter

Rylee Yarborough

Ferris, TX

Parliamentarian

Cade Nolen

Waxahachie, TX

Senior Director

Avery Roesler

Argyle, TX

Senior Director

Evelyn Sabio

Boyd, TX

Teen Director

Kaylee Nolen

Waxahachie, TX

Teen Director

Sheridan Van Blarcom

Grandview, TX

TLBT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT: Evelyn Sabio

Senior Director

II joined the TLBT because I have always had a passion for cows ever since I was a little girl and once I learned that I was able to show cows I wanted to be a part of

2.) What is your favorite Longhorn show and why?My favorite longhorn show is the CTTLA Spring Fling because it is a smaller show, I have a lot of good memories and this is the show that I always bring one of my mature females out of retirement and so it makes it more special. I like a lot of patterns and colors but if I

My first award was at the 2017 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The award was a buckle and banner for 1st place

I have a lot of memories with the TLBT but one of my funniest and most favorite is when my best friend Allison Lowrie and I were doing a relay race at the Ark-La-Tex show, we also won the relay race. We had to do a bunch of crazy things like rolling a pumpkin around 4 poles, which is harder than you may think, and we also had to gallop around barrels with a broom stick and a doll strapped to it; which resembled the horse. That was very funny and very enjoyable to do because all of us youth were making memories with each other.

6.) Do you enjoy showing Longhorns? Why? Yes, I love showing longhorns. Longhorns have always been one of my favorite types of bovine and the bond that you grow with your cattle are very special. I especially enjoy showing bulls because they are very dramatic and personal.

Intermediate Director

Caden Grace

Fort Worth, TX

Intermediate Director

Alyssa Brady

Red Oak, TX

Junior Director Abbey Driewer

Anna, TX

Junior Director Mason Smith

Decatur, TX

7.) What has been your biggest influence while showing Longhorns?

My biggest influence while showing longhorns would be Jacob Lowrie. Jacob has always been a good showman and he always has a positive attitude in the ring and has helped me be a better showman

8.) What have you learned while you have been showing Longhorns that has helped you grow as a person? I have learned many things from showing longhorns but my top 3 would be responsibility within raising Texas Longhorn cattle, have good sportsmanship even if you do not feel as if you should, and to never give up. The only way you can get better is to get up and try again; Never say Never.

9.) What is the best part about being a TLBT? The best part about being a member of the TLBT is all the good memories and growing with everyone within the organization.

10.) What is your favorite quote? My favorite quote is “Why fit in when you were born to stand out” - Dr. Seuss

11.) What is your favorite ice cream flavor? I have a lot of favorite ice cream flavors but definitely my top would have to be either Cookies & Cream or Strawberry.

12.) What would you like your future career to be? I would like my future career to be a vet. I have always wanted to be a vet for as long as I can remember. But in 2020 is when I really put my head towards being a vet because I don’t want people to go through what I went through with one of my favorite bulls. I want to help as many animals as I can so they can live their life as freely and enjoyable as possible.

13.) If you could make a rule for a day and everyone had to follow it, What would it be? If If I could make a rule for a day, it would have to be for everyone to get along and to not argue about stuff that shouldn’t be argued over.

14.) If you could be any superhero who would you be? Why? If I could be any superhero I would choose Dr. Doolittle. Even though people say he isn’t a superhero because he doesn’t have magical powers. He’s a superhero to me because he is able to help animals that need assistance but not in the way you may think.

Kasey & Cristy Turner, KC Springs Ranch

1.    How did you get started in the Texas Longhorn business?

We were in search of land that we could build a legacy on. The Hill Country was calling and we answered the call. Our welcome wagon was a small herd of Longhorns at a neighboring ranch. After a year of befriending and visiting the longhorns over the fence we knew we were ready to find some of our own.

2.    What are a few highlights of your current Texas Longhorn program?

We are still in the process of growing our program, being purposeful in selection and focusing on animals that will produce consistent genetics, dispositions and the iconic horns we all know and love.

3.    What are your future goals for your Texas Longhorn program?

It is our prayer, that we create traditions to share for generations to come. Looking forward to branding day bar-b-q, calving seasons and producing Longhorns worthy of stories to be shared.

Welcome Our New Members!

We’re happy to welcome the following new members to our association. These promotional, active & lifetime members joined through February 24, 2023 If you live near one of these new breeders, be sure to reach out introduce yourself!

Johanna Fischer Ballico, CA

Brian Jones Carr, CO

Ted A. Kuck Loveland, CO

Scott Sheppard Strasburg, CO

Jed Adams Lyons, GA

Jared Harlan Terre Haute, IN

David M Williams Bloomfield, KY

David Troyer Munfordville, KY

Mallory Wright Parkers Lake, KY

Grand W Farm Shelbyville, KY

Joseph Keith Seymore Livingston, LA

White Pine Cattle Company Llc Fowler, MI

Joseph Barnes Neosho, MO

Brooklyn Batdorf Niangua, MO

Trevor Nelson Baker, MT

Andy Day

Robert H. Payne

Russell Holton & Tammy Pruitt

Durham, NC

Marshall, NC

Ardmore, OK

Bull Creek Farm Inola, OK

James & Jennifer Walker

Stillwater, OK

Bear Davidson West Chester, PA

Laredo And Sophia Kaski

Black Hawk, SD

Douglas Eric Opatich & Amy Opatich Signal Mountain, TN

Brandon L. Nichols Austin, TX

Ian Walker Dallas, TX

Kara Mchugh Elmaton, TX

Linsey Chancellor Fort Worth, TX

Mateo Casillas Fort Worth, TX

Jasyn Michael Mamantov Joshua, TX

Linney R. Patton

Palestine, TX

Brighthammer Ranch Poolville, TX

William Orgass Rhome, TX

Stevie Landers Rio Vista, TX

Crystal Freymond Savoy, TX

Old Finch Farm Tahoka, TX

Bryce Owens Terrell, TX

Jesse Lambert Terrell, TX

Lonny And Patricia Oswalt Tyler, TX

Ken Lemke Victoria, TX

Texas O Co, Llc

Chad Trent Fletcher

Lanore Legacy Ranch

Von Ormy, TX

Waxahachie, TX

Weatherford, TX

Jerry Clark Wills Point, TX

Brad Hildebrand Linville, VA

Kiss My Acres Sturgeon Bay, WI

Rusted Oak Ranch

Thomas Hupfer

Sundance, WY

Taufkirchen, GERMANY

AFFILIATE UPDATES

EAST TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION

KEITH DUBOSE PRESIDENT KWDUBOSE@GMAIL.COM

At the time of this writing, we are still frozen solid in East Texas, but things are heating up! The donated calf that was won at our KPA show was delivered after being tamed and halter broken by Teen Director, Alissa Butler. Our donors, Chris and Heather Fisher stepped up and donated a second heifer to go with the first, because… like a Lays potato chip, Longhorns are addictive and you can’t have just one, right? Our winner, Sonni Anderson, is just overjoyed with each of them. Her grandsons, Anders and Hudson (pictured here), couldn’t keep their hands o the girls.  It looks like they are all winners!

Speaking of winners, The Corsicana Classic is coming up soon and the Entry Forms are available. Deb Burkham is the show chair, and we are expecting great things for this show.  The judges for this include Stan Comer, who will sort our Open Haltered, Non-Haltered, and Trophy Steers. Our World Qualifying Youth show will be handled by the ever-popular Cody Himmelreich.  With events like a Friday Night Barn Party, a 50/50 ra e, silent auction, and a food truck, and Samuel Faske to trim hooves, there will be something for everyone. Check out the ETLA Facebook Page for all the details, or contact Deb Burkham  at dburk5@hotmail. com. We have sponsorship levels to suit every budget and want to express our heartfelt thanks Tina and Keith Dubose for their early commitment to be Arena Sponsors this year. To further encourage sponsorship by fellow ETLA members and Longhorn breeders, Deb Burkham is matching sponsorships at any level, up to a max total of $1000! This is a great way to showcase your ranch and breeding program. April 1, 2023 is the on-time entry deadline for this event. Late entries can be accepted with a $10 fee per entry. Sponsorships received by March 15 will receive We hope you’ll make plans to attend, sponsor, or attend to show your support for our a liate.

Attention ETLA Seniors!!! Get your scholarship forms completed and returned by June 1, 2023. You can find those forms on the East Texas Longhorn Association Facebook Page. You can also contact Lana Hightower at glcattleco@aol.com for more information or to have a scholarship form emailed to you. We’d love to help as many eligible seniors as possible this year!

The Nebraska Texas Longhorn Association held its annual General Membership Meeting and Elections on Saturday, February 28, 2023.  There was a potluck lunch served featuring ground Longhorn beef dishes. Approximately 50% of Membership was present despite the poor weather conditions with one lifetime member traveling from Kansas to attend. Exciting things are happening in the Nebraska Association. We added a Longhorn show at the Mid-American Stock Show in October and a Futurity in Lincoln Nebraska in September. More details to come.

NEBRASKA TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION MARSHALL PACZOSA

GREAT PLAINS TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION

GORDON HOWIE PRESIDENT GKHOWIE@YAHOO.COM

Teamwork!! That’s where it all begins. People working together to help each other.

The success of the GPTLA comes from a desire and mission statement to promote the breed and help producers. It’s really that simple. The GPTLA a liate includes Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, but it’s influence and members come from many other states as well. Our events and activities intentionally reach out to Longhorn producers around the nation. We believe working together lifts everyone’s boat!

The Black Hills Longhorn Sale is now a wrap. It was the 3rd annual virtual longhorn sale, designed to keep Longhorn sales and promotion active during the “o season”. It is a virtual sale held at the Black Hills Stock Show, which sees approaching 150,000 attendees. This year, animals from across the nation joined those consigned by local/regional producers for another successful sale. On-Line participants, as well as those who attended the live on-site auction for this sale. One of the many benefits of this sale include private treaty sales of additional animals resulting directly from buyers picking up their Longhorns from consignors.

New breeders continue to buy longhorns and participate. It’s a wonderful thing!

Some of the events scheduled for later this year include:

• Aug 18 4th Annual Regional Horn Measuring Event

• Aug 19 5th Annual TOP HAND SALE

• Aug 19 3rd Annual Bull Alley

• Aug 19 4th Annual National “Love your Longhorn Day”

• Aug 19 3rd Annual “Points Only” World Qualifying Longhorn Show

• Aug 19 Dinner on site at 6:00 pm

• Aug 20 8th Annual World Qualifying Longhorn Show

• Sept-Oct TLBAA Horn Showcase Satellite Horn Measuring Event

Sponsors from several states have stepped up to fund the creation of a new, professional GPTLA web site. It will include a Sale Pen for participating members, providing another way for them to promote and market their cattle.

The GPTLA election of o cers and board members is now in the books. Board members are Shawn Tobin, Lorin Lippert, Scot O’Bryan (V.Pres.), Jodie O’Bryan (Sec/Treas) and Gordon Howie (Pres.). These members will serve for a two year term.

The GPTLA membership continues to welcome new member producers (you can join regardless of where you live). We would LOVE to have you join us! $250 lifetime membership dues or $25.00 annual.

Call us any time! Scot O’Bryan, Vice President, GPTLA (605) 344-2263 or Gordon Howie, President, GPTLA (605) 381-3998 We are always happy to help!

SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

At the SETLA winter meeting in February we elected two new o cers and three new board members!

President President- Cole Meeks

Board Members cell: 912-601-5283

Je Wilson

Vice President Vice President- Andrew Shagoury Cody Spence cell: 336-825-0013

Coleman Dunn

We are very excited to do our part in advocating for the Texas Longhorn breed. The Southeast longhorn market is growing every day and we are up to the challenge! Some goals for SETLA as an organization include:

• Updated website

• Monthly newsletters

• Active social media, spotlighting members

• Furthering the southeast market!

It’s such an exciting time to be a part of the longhorn industry! If you’re interested in becoming a member of the South Eastern Texas Longhorn Association please reach out! All contact info can be found at: southeasternlonghorns.com

SOUTH TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

KATHY BRUNER KATHY@THEROCKINGBRANCH.COM

The South Texas Longhorn Association Annual General Membership (AGM) Meeting & Educational Field Day will be hosted on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM by Mike and Kali Smith owners of Cold Copper Ranch in Burnet, TX and home of Delta Lucky Ace, the TLBAA 2021 Ultimate Bull, and Sweet Maxi EOT, the world’s female with the longest horn spread now over 112”. A full day of fun is planned to include a ranch tour, presentation and demonstration on hay and feed mixer by Mike Smith, presentation by John T. Baker from Sunrise Ranch on the Making of a Bevo, and a Youth & Adult Advanced Showmanship Clinic presented by longhorn breeder, consultant, and judge, Russell E. Fairchild. The STLA Youth Scholarships and Nathaniel Faske Mentorship Award will also be presented. Two straws of Delta Lucky Ace semen, donated by Cold Copper Ranch, will the featured door prize and silent auction item. A barbecue lunch will be served. Must be a member of the STLA to attend. To renew your membership or become a member, please go to stla.org/membership.

Please RSVP to STLA AGM Chair, Andrea Wilson, at awilson2121@comcast.net by April 5, 2023.

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You can include meeting reports, upcoming events, member accomplishments...anything that let people see that your a liate is a great community to be a part of within the Longhorn industry.

All news and photos need to be submitted by the first of the month prior to publication date. (For example, October news items need to be turned in by September 1st)

We look forward to helping promote your a liate and its members!

Show ReSultS

ARK-LA-TEX FALL SHOW POINTS ONLY

YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION

October 28, 2022

CLASS 4: 1. SMOKIN’ HOT FLASH DK, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX 2. GFJ ARAGORNS FIELD PRINCESS, Brooklyn Merceri, CONROE, TX CLASS 5: 1. BCR AMBER WAVE 204, Owen Cromwell, CONROE, TX 2. RAFTER M LOTTA FLAIR, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion: SMOKIN’ HOT FLASH DK, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: BCR AMBER WAVE 204, Owen Cromwell, CONROE, TX

CLASS 8: 1. WINNIN’ AT THE WIRE TP, Kendall Bomer, CONROE, TX 2. WINNIN’ A GRAMMY TP, Grayson Gornick, TOMBALL, TX CLASS 9: 1. EJS DRAGON DANCER, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX 2. TL JSC BREE’S SWEETHEART, Justin Sabio, Jr., BOYD, TX CLASS 10: 1. 2NR PADME, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX 2. SIZZLIN’ ABBY, Whitney McCauley, HUFFMAN, TX CLASS 11: 1. BL DIAMOND KAT, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX 2. CK 20 GAUGE TUFF JENNY, Kendall Bomer, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion: BL DIAMOND KAT, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: CK 20 GAUGE TUFF JENNY, Kendall Bomer, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion: SMOKIN’ HOT FLASH DK, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: BL DIAMOND KAT, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX

YOUTH BULL DIVISION

CLASS 18: 1. KALVARY MY TRUE WARRIOR, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 19: 1. EJS

MARCH’N UP, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX 2. TB STORMBREAKER, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 20: 1. SKH REFINED GENTLEMAN, Grayson Gornick, TOMBALL, TX 2. EJS OSIRIS, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion: EJS MARCH’N UP, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: SKH REFINED GENTLEMAN, Grayson Gornick, TOMBALL, TX

YOUTH STEER DIVISION

CLASS 26: 1. LSL GOLDEN COWBOY SKY, Annaliese Revia, SANTA FE, TX 2. KALVARY REDEEMING

MARVEL, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 27: 1. G&L INDIAN OUTLAW, Kenley Huskey, WATTS, OK 2. SKH TWO TO TWO, Alex Garcia, SANTA FE, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion: G&L INDIAN OUTLAW, Kenley Huskey, WATTS, OK

Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: LSL GOLDEN COWBOY SKY, Annaliese Revia, SANTA FE, TX

CLASS 30: 1. RB IRON MATER, Justin Sabio, Jr., BOYD, TX 2. RAFTER M MASON DIXON, Mason

W Smith, RHOME, TX CLASS 31: 1. WP JAXS SPECTOR DETECTOR, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX 2. SRR WILLIE BIG, Owen Cromwell, CONROE, TX CLASS 32: 1. MG AMERICAS CHEROKEE, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX 2. 03 STAR BURST, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 33: 1. CONFETTI BCB, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX 2. G&L TOMAHAWK, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion: MG AMERICAS CHEROKEE, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: CONFETTI BCB, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion: G&L INDIAN OUTLAW, Kenley Huskey, WATTS, OK

Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: MG AMERICAS CHEROKEE, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX

YOUTH MINIATURE STEER DIVISION

CLASS Y39: 1. JP TEXAS OUR TEXAS, Julianna Green, LIBERTY HILL, TX CLASS Y40: 1. LL CHILI DOG MC, Christopher Hatler, TRINITY, TX 2. BL JIM DANDY, Justin Sabio, Jr., BOYD, TX

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion: LL CHILI DOG MC, Christopher Hatler, TRINITY, TX

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion Reserve: JP TEXAS OUR TEXAS, Julianna Green, LIBERTY HILL, TX

ARK-LA-TEX FALL SHOW

October 29, 2022

OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 3: 1. 7H JOLENE, Ark-La-Tex Texas Longhorn Association, SAN AUGUSTINE, TX 2. KALVARY

BOUJEE BOURBON, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 4: 1. FSR PRINCESS TIGER LILY, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX 2. GFJ ARAGORNS FIELD PRINCESS, Glenn & Felecia Jones, HOUSTON, TX CLASS 5: 1. L.A. DON’T FORGET ME, Allison D. Lowrie, RHOME, TX 2. BAR 79

POPPYS LIL HARLEY, Amelia Lynn Hawkins, VINTON, LA

Haltered Female Junior Champion: L.A. DON’T FORGET ME, Allison D. Lowrie, RHOME, TX

Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: BAR 79 POPPYS LIL HARLEY, Amelia Lynn Hawkins, VINTON, LA

CLASS 8: 1. WIC BLOSSOM, Waverly McCauley, HUFFMAN, TX 2. TB RAISING HELLA, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 9: 1. WSR CINNAMON TWIST, Angela & Darrell Bivens, HICO, TX 2. ALL GUSSIED UP, John R. and Christy Randolph, SMITHVILLE, TX CLASS 10: 1. SIZZLIN’ ABBY, Angela & Darrell Bivens, HICO, TX 2. 2NR PADME, Jeremy and Tina Johnson, SAN ANTONIO, TX CLASS 11: 1. SANDDOLLAR MY REDEMPTION, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX 2. MISS INDEPENDENT DIXIE, Stephen and Kim Head, ANGLETON, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion: SIZZLIN’ ABBY, Angela & Darrell Bivens, HICO, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: WIC BLOSSOM, Waverly McCauley, HUFFMAN, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion: SIZZLIN’ ABBY, Angela & Darrell Bivens, HICO, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: L.A. DON’T FORGET ME, Allison D. Lowrie, RHOME, TX

CLASS 16: 1. KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Angela & Darrell Bivens, HICO, TX 2. MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, John R. and Christy Randolph, SMITHVILLE, TX CLASS 17: 1. CHAPARRAL MASQUERADE, T-Rex Longhorns, LANCASTER, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion: KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Angela & Darrell Bivens, HICO, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, John R. and Christy Randolph, SMITHVILLE, TX

OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION

CLASS 22: 1. KALVARY MY TRUE WARRIOR, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 23: 1. WP FLICK, Kim Pavlas, BRYAN, TX 2. KALVARY SWEET VICTORY, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 24: 1. FSR ARAGORN’S LEGOLAS, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX 2. TB VEGAS, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

Haltered Bull Junior Champion: FSR ARAGORN’S LEGOLAS, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX

Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: WP FLICK, Kim Pavlas, BRYAN, TX

Haltered Bull Grand Champion: FSR ARAGORN’S LEGOLAS, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX

Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: WP FLICK, Kim Pavlas, BRYAN, TX

NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 3: 1. 3F ADELAIDE’S LAVELLA, Triple F Ranch, GRAPELAND, TX CLASS 5: 1. JS HOT HONEY, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX 2. FSR TRIX, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX

Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion: JS HOT HONEY, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX

Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: FSR TRIX, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX

CLASS 8: 1. WP JAXS TWIZZLER, Kim Pavlas, BRYAN, TX CLASS 9: 1. COUNTRY SUNSHINE 871, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA CLASS 11: 1. SBL CONTESSA, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA 2. SUGAR COOKIE 512, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: WP JAXS TWIZZLER, Kim Pavlas, BRYAN, TX

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: SBL CONTESSA, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: WP JAXS TWIZZLER, Kim Pavlas, BRYAN, TX

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: JS HOT HONEY, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury, ALVIN, TX

CLASS 16: 1. SBL REVLON, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA 2. D&R LIL MISS WHISKEY SS, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 17: 1. SOUTHERN SATIN, Triple F Ranch, GRAPELAND, TX CLASS 19: 1. CM SHEIZA’S THUNDER, Triple F Ranch, GRAPELAND, TX 2. BL FIFI 448, Savannah Belle Farms, WATTS, OK

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: CM SHEIZA’S THUNDER, Triple F Ranch, GRAPELAND, TX

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: SBL REVLON, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 3: 1. R4 SWEETART, Avery Roesler, KRUM, TX 2. KALVARY BOUJEE BOURBON, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 4: 1. GFJ ARAGORNS FIELD PRINCESS, Brooklyn Merceri, CONROE, TX 2. L.A. WHEN I’M GONE, Allison D. Lowrie, RHOME, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion: GFJ ARAGORNS FIELD PRINCESS, Brooklyn Merceri, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: RS AMITY, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX

CLASS 5: 1. RS AMITY, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX 2. L.A. DON’T FORGET ME, Allison D. Lowrie, RHOME, TX CLASS 8: 1. WIC BLOSSOM, Waverly McCauley, HUFFMAN, TX 2. TB RAISING HELLA, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 9: 1. TB SERENITY, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. TL JSC BREE’S SWEETHEART, Justin Sabio, Jr., BOYD, TX CLASS 10: 1. TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. R4 CAKE POP, Avery Roesler, KRUM, TX CLASS 11: 1. BB DAISY MAE, Alissa Butler, DECATUR, TX 2. SANDDOLLAR MY REDEMPTION, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion: TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: BB DAISY MAE, Alissa Butler, DECATUR, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion: TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: GFJ ARAGORNS FIELD PRINCESS, Brooklyn Merceri, CONROE, TX

YOUTH BULL DIVISION

CLASS 18: 1. KALVARY MY TRUE WARRIOR, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 19: 1. WP FLICK, Ryan Cartwright, LEAGUE CITY, TX 2. TB STORMBREAKER, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 20: 1. FSR ARAGORN’S LEGOLAS, Ryan Cartwright, LEAGUE CITY, TX 2. TB VEGAS, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 21: 1. 41 UNCLE RICO, Avery Roesler, KRUM, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion: FSR ARAGORN’S LEGOLAS, Ryan Cartwright, LEAGUE CITY, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: 41 UNCLE RICO, Avery Roesler, KRUM, TX

YOUTH STEER DIVISION

CLASS 26: 1. KALVARY REDEEMING MARVEL, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX 2. LSL GOLDEN COWBOY SKY, Annaliese Revia, SANTA FE, TX CLASS 27: 1. OCC MR. FAHRENHEIT, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX 2. YAMIKA COULD’VEBEENABULL, Avery Roesler, KRUM, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion: OCC MR. FAHRENHEIT, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: KALVARY REDEEMING MARVEL, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

CLASS 30: 1. RAFTER M MASON DIXON, Mason W Smith, RHOME, TX 2. RB IRON MATER, Justin Sabio, Jr., BOYD, TX CLASS 31: 1. WP JAXS SPECTOR DETECTOR, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX 2. FSR

HERCULES, Ryan Cartwright, LEAGUE CITY, TX CLASS 32: 1. G&L APACHE PASS, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX 2. FSR FROSTBITE I RECKON, Ryan Cartwright, LEAGUE CITY, TX CLASS 33: 1. G&L TOMAHAWK, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX 2. CK EASTER UPRISING, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion: G&L TOMAHAWK, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: WP JAXS SPECTOR DETECTOR, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion: G&L TOMAHAWK, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: WP JAXS SPECTOR DETECTOR, Evelyn Sabio, BOYD, TX

YOUTH MINIATURE STEER DIVISION

CLASS Y39: 1. JP TEXAS OUR TEXAS, Julianna Green, LIBERTY HILL, TX 2. 2M HEARTBREAKER, Jaydn Gore, SEAGOVILLE, TX CLASS Y40: 1. BL JIM DANDY, Justin Sabio, Jr., BOYD, TX 2. LL HOT DOG MC, Timothy Hatler, TRINITY, TX

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion: JP TEXAS OUR TEXAS, Julianna Green, LIBERTY HILL, TX

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion Reserve: BL JIM DANDY, Justin Sabio, Jr., BOYD, TX

TROPHY STEER DIVISION

CLASS 1: 1. CK EASTER UPRISING, Henry & Andrea Wilson, HOUSTON, TX 2. SRR RODEO, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX CLASS 2: 1. DUNN ROAD TRIP, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX 2. DUNN MADE YOU LOOK, Bailey Wolf, WILLIS, TX

Steer Junior Champion: DUNN ROAD TRIP, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX

Steer Junior Champion Reserve: DUNN MADE YOU LOOK, Bailey Wolf, WILLIS, TX

CLASS 5: 1. REDSTAR MOST IMPRESSIVE, T-Rex Longhorns, LANCASTER, TX 2. SKJGWKS TEAMWORK, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX

Steer Senior Champion: REDSTAR MOST IMPRESSIVE, T-Rex Longhorns, LANCASTER, TX

Steer Senior Champion Reserve: SKJGWKS TEAMWORK, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX

Steer Grand Champion: REDSTAR MOST IMPRESSIVE, T-Rex Longhorns, LANCASTER, TX

Steer Grand Champion Reserve: SKJGWKS TEAMWORK, Ben Herman, MONTGOMERY, TX

STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA

November 11, 2022

OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 3: 1. PERPETUA SAINT BONA, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. KALVARY BOUJEE BOURBON, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 4: 1. L.A. WHEN I’M GONE, Allison D. Lowrie, RHOME, TX 2. SMOKIN’ HOT FLASH DK, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 5: 1. CHAPARRAL SIREN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. RS AMITY, Julie Green & Ryan Green, LIBERTY HILL, TX

Haltered Female Junior Champion: L.A. WHEN I’M GONE, Allison D. Lowrie, RHOME, TX

Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: CHAPARRAL SIREN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

CLASS 8: 1. TB RAISING HELLA, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. CL MISS GIZELLA, Old Wire Longhorns, SKIATOOK, OK CLASS 9: 1. FLY’N P NAUTICAL STAR, Tom & Jennifer Teel, SPERRY, OK 2. AWESOME MISS JAE BAR, Austin & Rebekah Lovelis, NASHVILLE, AR CLASS 10: 1. TB HARLEY QUINN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. 2NR PADME, Jeremy and Tina Johnson, SAN ANTONIO, TX CLASS 11: 1. TB SWEET PEA, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. SANDDOLLAR MY REDEMPTION, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion: TB SWEET PEA, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion: TB SWEET PEA, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: L.A. WHEN I’M GONE, Allison D. Lowrie, RHOME, TX CLASS 16: 1. MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, John R. and Christy Randolph, SMITHVILLE, TX 2. KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Angela & Darrell Bivens, HICO, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion: MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, John R. and Christy Randolph, SMITHVILLE, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Angela & Darrell Bivens, HICO, TX

OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION

CLASS 22: 1. KALVARY ADMIRAL’S LEGACY, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX 2. KALVARY MY TRUE WARRIOR, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 23: 1. TB STORMBREAKER, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. KALVARY SWEET VICTORY, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 24: 1. SKH REFINED GENTLEMAN, Stephen and Kim Head, ANGLETON, TX 2. STONEY LP, John R. and Christy Randolph, SMITHVILLE, TX

Haltered Bull Junior Champion: KALVARY ADMIRAL’S LEGACY, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: TB STORMBREAKER, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

CLASS 27: 1. KING OF CLOVERS CP, Simon Lee Teel, SPERRY, OK

Haltered Bull Senior Champion: KING OF CLOVERS CP, Simon Lee Teel, SPERRY, OK

Haltered Bull Grand Champion: KALVARY ADMIRAL’S LEGACY, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: TB STORMBREAKER, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

Produce of Dam CLASS 34: 1. TB SUNSET STORM, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

Get of Sire

CLASS 35: 1. SANDDOLLAR TRUE REDEEMER, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 8: 1. LASTING BEAUTY, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA CLASS 9: 1. PUDDIN’ TANG, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA CLASS 11: 1. SBL CONTESSA, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: SBL CONTESSA, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: PUDDIN’ TANG, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: SBL CONTESSA, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: PUDDIN’ TANG, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA CLASS 16: 1. SBL REVLON, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA 2. D&R LIL MISS WHISKEY SS, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 19: 1. RHL BELLA, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: SBL REVLON, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: RHL BELLA, Tom Ryder, CONVERSE, LA

YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 3: 1. KALVARY BOUJEE BOURBON, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX 2. PERPETUA SAINT BONA, , DECATUR, TX CLASS 4: 1. MOO-DONNA, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX 2. 2NR SUGAR SHOT, Owen Cromwell, CONROE, TX CLASS 5: 1. 2JD ESPRESSO, Abigail Driewer, ANNA, TX 2. RS AMITY, Alissa Butler, DECATUR, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion: MOO-DONNA, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: 2NR SUGAR SHOT, Owen Cromwell, CONROE, TX CLASS 8: 1. TS JACKHAMMER SAFARI, Alissa Butler, DECATUR, TX 2. WINNIN’ AT THE WIRE TP, Kendall Bomer, CONROE, TX CLASS 9: 1. ALL GUSSIED UP, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX 2. WSR CINNAMON TWIST, Kendall Bomer, CONROE, TX CLASS 10: 1. HLR MELODY IN MY SOUL, Kendall Bomer, CONROE, TX 2. 2NR PADME, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX CLASS 11: 1. CK 20 GAUGE TUFF JENNY, Brooklyn Merceri, CONROE, TX 2. BL DIAMOND KAT, Owen Cromwell, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion: ALL GUSSIED UP, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: WSR CINNAMON TWIST, Kendall Bomer, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion: ALL GUSSIED UP, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: WSR CINNAMON TWIST, Kendall Bomer, CONROE, TX

YOUTH BULL DIVISION

CLASS 18: 1. KALVARY MY TRUE WARRIOR, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX 2. KALVARY ADMIRAL’S LEGACY, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 19: 1. KALVARY SWEET VICTORY, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX 2. TB STORMBREAKER, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 20: 1. STONEY LP, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX 2. SALLY’S JOKER CP, Simon Lee Teel, SPERRY, OK CLASS 21: 1. KING OF CLOVERS CP, Simon Lee Teel, SPERRY, OK

Youth Bull Grand Champion: STONEY LP, MaKayla Miller, CONROE, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: KALVARY SWEET VICTORY, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX

YOUTH STEER DIVISION

CLASS 26: 1. LSL GOLDEN COWBOY SKY, Annaliese Revia, SANTA FE, TX 2. TB GUN SMOKE, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 27: 1. SKH TWO TO TWO, Kade Garrett, SANTA FE, TX 2. OCC TOPGUN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion: SKH TWO TO TWO, Kade Garrett, SANTA FE, TX Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: OCC TOPGUN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX CLASS 30: 1. HH BIG COUNTRY, Madison Clark, LISSIE, TX CLASS 31: 1. SRR WILLIE BIG, Owen Cromwell, CONROE, TX 2. DG WEDDING CRASHER 271, Ryleigh Ladig, KATY, TX CLASS 32: 1. G&L APACHE PASS, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX 2. MG AMERICAS CHEROKEE, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX CLASS 33: 1. G&L TOMAHAWK, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX 2. VHF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE, Abigail Driewer, ANNA, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion: G&L TOMAHAWK, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: VHF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE, Abigail Driewer, ANNA, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion: G&L TOMAHAWK, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: VHF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE, Abigail Driewer, ANNA, TX

YOUTH MINIATURE STEER DIVISION

CLASS Y39: 1. JP TEXAS OUR TEXAS, Julianna Green, LIBERTY HILL, TX CLASS Y40: 1. BL JIM DANDY, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion: BL JIM DANDY, Justin Sabio, Jr., BOYD, TX

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion Reserve: JP TEXAS OUR TEXAS, Julianna Green, LIBERTY HILL, TX

TROPHY STEER DIVISION

CLASS 1: 1. CK EASTER UPRISING, Henry & Andrea Wilson, HOUSTON, TX 2. LMR BOW AND ARROW, Lainey Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 2: 1. VETERAN’S USS ORISKANY, Veteran’s Heritage Farm, RHOME, TX 2. REDSTAR HOKEY POKEY, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

Steer Junior Champion: CK EASTER UPRISING, Henry & Andrea Wilson, HOUSTON, TX

Steer Junior Champion Reserve: VETERAN’S USS ORISKANY, Veteran’s Heritage Farm, RHOME, TX

CLASS 5: 1. QUICK DRAW MCGRAW, Kevin Murray, MESQUITE, TX

Steer Senior Champion: QUICK DRAW MCGRAW, Kevin Murray, MESQUITE, TX

Steer Grand Champion: CK EASTER UPRISING, Henry & Andrea Wilson, HOUSTON, TX

Steer Grand Champion Reserve: QUICK DRAW MCGRAW, Kevin Murray, MESQUITE, TX

CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS

January 1, 2023

OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 3: 1. WIC MISS MAIZIE, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. DISCOVERY GG CP, Carla Payne, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 4: 1. LR DIXIE ROSE CP, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK 2. SPRING REVIVAL CP, PALS Cattle Company, HONDO, NM CLASS 5: 1. FLYING H PEARLS DESTINY, Hunter Lawson, PARADISE, TX 2. OCC CHARLENE, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK

Haltered Female Junior Champion: FLYING H PEARLS DESTINY, Hunter Lawson, PARADISE, TX

Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: LR DIXIE ROSE CP, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK

CLASS 8: 1. TB RAISING HELLA, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. TJD ARIEL, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 9: 1. CL MISS CINDY, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. WOJO ROSIE CP, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 10: 1. TB HARLEY QUINN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. CASSIE TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 11: 1. WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. HD DELILAH, Sharer Family Longhorns, POOLVILLE, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion: WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion: WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: TB HARLEY QUINN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX

CLASS 16: 1. SKH CHRYSALIS, Chaparral Cattle Company, DECATUR, TX CLASS 17: 1. HI 5’S DREAM CATCHER, Sharer Family Longhorns, POOLVILLE, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion: SKH CHRYSALIS, Chaparral Cattle Company, DECATUR, TX

Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: HI 5’S DREAM CATCHER, Sharer Family Longhorns, POOLVILLE, TX

OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION

CLASS 22: 1. OCC NORTHBOUND, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK 2. CCR SNAPPY STUART, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 23: 1. WIC NEXT BIG DEAL, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. OCC HAYWIRE, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK

CLASS 24: 1. LR BILLY BOB CP, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK 2. TJD ALLEY CAT, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Junior Champion: LR BILLY BOB CP, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK

Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: TJD ALLEY CAT, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

CLASS 27: 1. NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. KING OF CLOVERS CP, Simon Lee Teel, SPERRY, OK CLASS 28: 1. HD GUNNISON, DLP Solutions Partnership, COUPLAND, TX 2. SL DOMINION’S CASANOVA, Gavin Shewmake, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 29: 1. HONDO

TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Senior Champion: NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Senior Champion Reserve: HONDO TENBAR, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Haltered Bull Grand Champion: LR BILLY BOB CP, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK

Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: NITTY GRITTY CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX

Produce of Dam

CLASS 34: 1. SANDDOLLAR SAFARI JACLYN, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

Get of Sire

CLASS 35: 1. HD HORNET, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX

NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 2: 1. FIRE CRACKER CP, Payne/Gregory Partnership, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 3: 1. BIG BOODI JOODI CP, Johnathan & Meagan Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX 2. LF PRETTY AS A PENI, Lindt Farms, SUNSET, TX CLASS 4: 1. LR BROWN SUGAR POP TART, Locke Ranch, BRISTOW, OK 2. LR STELLA BELLA CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK CLASS 5: 1. LR MISS LIL’ BRITCHES CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. LAST MANGO IN PARIS CPL, David & Kimberley Nikodym, NEWCASTLE, OK

Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion: BIG BOODI JOODI CP, Johnathan & Meagan Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX

Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: LR MISS LIL’ BRITCHES CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

CLASS 9: 1. LR SWEET PEA CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. BANCROFT COWGIRL CPL, David & Kimberley Nikodym, NEWCASTLE, OK CLASS 10: 1. LF TIFFANY BLUE, Lindt Farms, SUNSET, TX 2. LR STRAWBERRY WINE CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: LF TIFFANY BLUE, Lindt Farms, SUNSET, TX

Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: LR STRAWBERRY WINE CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: LF TIFFANY BLUE, Lindt Farms, SUNSET, TX

Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: LR STRAWBERRY WINE CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

CLASS 11: 1. TS SURINITY, Gwen Damato, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 16: 1. ANCHOR T ALAMO ROSE, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. SUNRISE SCARLET, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX CLASS 17: 1. LR MISS ROSEY, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. BIRD WINIRON, Hardcastle Land & Cattle LLC, WASHINGTON, OK CLASS 18: 1. RAFTER J2 TANQUE RITA, Ryan

M. & Devin D. Culpepper, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 19: 1. CO GRAND SAFARI, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TFP WHITETAIL, Hardcastle Land & Cattle LLC, WASHINGTON, OK

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: LR MISS ROSEY, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK

Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: RAFTER J2 TANQUE RITA, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, SLIDELL, TX

YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS 2: 1. OCC QUEEN BEA, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX 2. FIRE CRACKER CP, Michael Brody Gregory, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 3: 1. DISCOVERY GG CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. WIC MISS MAIZIE, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 4: 1. LR DIXIE ROSE CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. LR STELLA BELLA CP, Michael Brody Gregory, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 5: 1. OCC CHARLENE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. LR MISS MAGGIE CP, Avery N. Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion: LR DIXIE ROSE CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: DISCOVERY GG CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

CLASS 8: 1. TB RAISING HELLA, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. TJD ARIEL, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 9: 1. CL MISS CINDY, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. WOJO ROSIE CP, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX CLASS 10: 1. TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX 2. CASSIE TENBAR, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 11: 1. HD DELILAH, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion: TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: CL MISS CINDY, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX

Youth

Female Grand Champion: TB HARLEY QUINN, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX

Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: LR DIXIE ROSE CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

YOUTH BULL DIVISION

CLASS 18: 1. OCC NORTHBOUND, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. CCR SNAPPY STUART, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 19: 1. OCC HAYWIRE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. WIC NEXT BIG DEAL, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 20: 1. LR BILLY BOB CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. TJD ALLEY CAT, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 21: 1. NITTY GRITTY CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TL REBEL, Savannah Duncan, ALVARADO, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion: LR BILLY BOB CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: TJD ALLEY CAT, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

YOUTH STEER DIVISION

CLASS 26: 1. TB GUN SMOKE, Megan Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 27: 1. JCG OLDCHUNKOFCOAL, James Caden Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. WIC PHOENIX, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion: JCG OLDCHUNKOFCOAL, James Caden Grace, SUNSET, TX

Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: WIC PHOENIX, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 31: 1. BELLA’S BANDOLERO, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. CL EXTENDED WARRANTY, Gavin Shewmake, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 32: 1. JL WHITE LIGHTNING, Jenna Leigh Quillin, MAYPEARL, TX 2. TJD EL LUCHADOR, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX

CLASS 33: 1. HX3 WETZEL, Hailey Roberson, PARADISE, TX 2. HD REX DANGERVEST, Jase Dickey, WEATHERFORD, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion: HX3 WETZEL, Hailey Roberson, PARADISE, TX

Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: BELLA’S BANDOLERO, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion: HX3 WETZEL, Hailey Roberson, PARADISE, TX

Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: BELLA’S BANDOLERO, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX

YOUTH MINIATURE DIVISION

CLASS Y38: 1. LL TONY STARK, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS Y39: 1. 2M HURDSTROM, Harlee Jo Roberson, PARADISE, TX 2. LL TINY TIM, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

CLASS Y40: 1. BL JIM DANDY, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. LL KICKING WOLF, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion: BL JIM DANDY, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX

Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion Reserve: LL TONY STARK, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, TROPHY STEER DIVISION

CLASS 1: 1. CISCO R STEWART, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX 2. JUMAZU HEART BREAKER, J Lazy K Cattle Company, SEYMOUR, TX CLASS 2: 1. YA DUKE ELLINGTON, Clarice Francis, ANGLETON, TX 2. HI 5’S TIME OUT, Halle Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK

Steer Junior Champion: CISCO R STEWART, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Steer Junior Champion Reserve: JUMAZU HEART BREAKER, J Lazy K Cattle Company, SEYMOUR, TX

CLASS 5: 1. BRR FROSTY, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, SLIDELL, TX

Steer Senior Champion: BRR FROSTY, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, SLIDELL, TX

Steer Grand Champion: CISCO R STEWART, Teagan Mathey, BOWIE, TX

Steer Grand Champion Reserve: BRR FROSTY, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, SLIDELL, TX

MINIATURE FEMALE DIVISION

CLASS M01: 1. LL SWEET PEA, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M02: 1. LL

GERALDENE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. LL CATEGORY FIVE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M03: 1. LL WITCHY WOMAN, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. LL YESCA, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M04: 1. LL BUCKCHERRY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. KR MARY JO, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Female Junior Champion: LL BUCKCHERRY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

Female Junior Champion Reserve: KR MARY JO, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

CLASS M07: 1. LL LITTLE SISTER, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M08: 1. 2M CINNAMON LATTE, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK 2. LL QUEEN BEE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

Female Senior Champion: 2M CINNAMON LATTE, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Female Senior Champion Reserve: LL LITTLE SISTER, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

Female Grand Champion: 2M CINNAMON LATTE, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Female Grand Champion Reserve: LL LITTLE SISTER, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

CLASS M10: 1. LL BIG NOSE KATE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. SC ALAMO GIRL, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK CLASS M15: 1. A LITTLE SWAG BCB, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK 2. CNH QUEEN ANN FINALE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

Female Mature Grand Champion: A LITTLE SWAG BCB, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Female Mature Grand Champion Reserve: CNH QUEEN ANN FINALE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

MINIATURE BULL DIVISION

CLASS M18: 1. LL CAMEL SMOOTH, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M19: 1. 2M DENALI, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK 2. LL ANCHORMAN, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

Bull Junior Champion: 2M DENALI, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Bull Junior Champion Reserve: LL ANCHORMAN, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

CLASS M22: 1. LL MARLBORO MAN, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. LL CHOCOLATE

SMOKE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M23: 1. KR RICKY BOBBY, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK 2. 2M ANOTHER SMOKIN GUN, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Bull Senior Champion: KR RICKY BOBBY, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Bull Senior Champion Reserve: LL MARLBORO MAN, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

Bull Grand Champion: KR RICKY BOBBY, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Bull Grand Champion Reserve: 2M DENALI, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK

Produce of Dam

CLASS M39: 1. CNH QUEEN ANN FINALE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. YA TEEPEE

SMOKE 6, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Get of Sire

CLASS M40: 1. 2M SMOKIN GUN, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK 2. LL UNEXPECTED LOVE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM

SEE MORE ON CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS ON PGS 40-41

Attention Show Chairs!

Results are published once o cial results are received and verified as correct in the HORNS show management system. Please submit your o cial results to the TLBAA o ce as soon as possible to avoid a delay in being published in Trails Magazine and to ensure points are kept current. Please feel free to submit champion/ Reserve Champion photos as well. Candids may be submitted to myra@tlbaa.org and may be used based on space available.

SOUTH TEXAS Auctioneers

Cattle For Sale

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

SELLING SMALL REGISTERED HERD - (10 to 12) cows, and (7 to 8) heifers. Retiring from the business. Herd sires used include Sniper and Iron Lap. Herd came from the Semkin Longhorn program. Located in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. Also have for sale a Dube, Massive Large Longhorn Chute with panels and other equipment if interested. Contact Calvin Guy, (602) 268-1131, or Cell: 580-3408881, or gy_clvn@yahoo.com

Wanted – 20 Head of purebred Longhorn Heifers - Must be solid red in color some solid black would be okay. Prefer commercial, and must be gentle. Tim Haas 520-678-1112 or email tjranch@live.com

McIntyre Ranches

www.mcintyreranches.com

308-750-8384

BUTLER

YOUR SOURCE FOR BIG-HORNED BUTLER CATTLE.

THATE Cattle Company

Your source for big-horned cattle in the North— utilizing the right bloodlines to produce the horn. Fairmont, Minnesota 507-235-3467

LONE WOLF RANCH

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.

SAVE THE DATE

MARCH 2023

MARCH 3-4 • TLBGCA Cattle Baron & Winchester Futurity, Bryan Livestock Commission, Bryan, TX. Steve McCauley, (832) 995-7522 samccauley27@ yahoo.com or Jennifer Francis (989) 941-5271 franfam97@icloud.com.

MARCH 3-5 • Rafter M Roundup, Circle T Arena, Hamilton, TX. Cori Garcia RafterMRanchEst1964@gmail.com.

MARCH 10-12 • NTLBA Spring Show, Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. John Oliver (972) 268-0083 or joliver210@yahoo.com & Brenda Oliver (972) 268-0031 or boliver84@yahoo.com, Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures.

MARCH 17-18 • Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale, Grapevine, TX. Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654

MARCH 18-19 • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, NRG Park, Houston, TX.

Entry Deadline January 15. www.rodeohouston.com. Pam Robison (817) 6356241 or pam@tlbaa.org. Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers.

MARCH 24 • YMBL South Texas State Fair Longhorn Show, Ford Arena, Beaumont, TX. Tina DuBose (979) 277-2656 or arklatex.tina10@gmail.com.

Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers.

MARCH 24 - 26 • OTLA Spring Shoot-Out, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater. TX. Entry Deadline: March 6, 2023. Contact Walker Hance walker32flu@yahoo.com, (918) 808-6268 or David Edwards dledwards. texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com, (918) 557-0364. Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth, Youth Points Only & Trophy Steers.

MARCH 31 - APRIL 1 • Texoma Spring Classic, Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, OK. Contact Mike Beck (817)905-7994 or Dale Hunt (402)214-4851

APRIL 2023

APRIL 7-8 • Cherry Blossom Sale Sale, Culpeper, VA. Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654

APRIL 14-15 • Hudson-Valentine Bluegrass Sale, in conjunction Bluegrass Futurity, Lexington, KY. Contact Elizabeth Hudson ehudson18@gmail.com or (502)379-1049.

April 15 • ETLA Spring Show, Navarro County Expo, Corsicana, TX. Deborah Burkham (214) 616-2549 or dburk5@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth & Trophy Steers.

April 15 • STLA General Meeting & Educational Field Day, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM hosted by Mike and Kali Smith, Cold Copper Cattle Co., in Burnet, Texas. For more information, please follow us on our Facebook, https://www.facebook. com/SouthTexasLonghornAssociation, Contact STLA AGM Chair, Andrea Wilson at awilson2121@comcast.net, 281-728-3787.

April 21-23 • Great Western Trail Days, Goree Expo Center, Coleman, TX. Ashlee Miller (325) 669-2292, slickrockdesigns@gmail.com or Catherine Morris (325) 829-9219 or morriscatran@taylortel.net. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only & Trophy Steers.

APRIL 22 • 45th B&C Spring Sale, Kirksville, MO. Sale auctioneers: Shawn & Bill Sayre. Contact: Shawn (660)734-8782.

April 28-30 • Llano Spring Fling, Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, Llano, TX. Jill Rosales (512) 743-8026 or Kathy Bruner (512) 689-8624. Email: registration@stla.org. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Miniatures and Miniatures.

CANCELLED CANCELLED

APRIL 29 • TLBNM Rawhide Days, Tucumcari, NM. Contact James Johnson (575)799-8110 or MJJ1971@ME.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Miniatures & Trophy Steers.

MAY 2023

MAY 5-6 • Red McCombs Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX. Contact Teresa Sparger at Teresa_redmccombslonghorns@yahoo.com or (210) 392-5133.

MAY 5-7 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Miracle Farms, Brenham, TX. Stephen Head (979) 549-5270 or headshorns@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Miniatures, & Miniatures.

Coming Events

MAY 2023

MAY 12-13 • Midwest Sale & Futurity, Springfield, MO Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654

MAY 12-14 • Trail of Turquoise Longhorn Show, Childress, TX, Kyla Lovejoy (940) 600-7033 or kyla_gail@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Miniatures, Points Only, & Miniatures.

May 26-27 • Hudson-Valentine Fort Worth Stockyards Longhorn Auction, River Ranch Stockyards. Lorinda Valentine (270) 996-2046 or panthercreekranch@att.net

JUNE 2023

JUNE 14-17 • TLBAA World Expo, Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX. Pam Robison (817) 635-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org.

JUNE 16 • GLTLA Futurity, United Producers, Manchester, MI. Johnny Hicks (269) 998-8027

JUNE 23 • The Futurity of the West Dundee, OR. Scott Picker (503) 572-5656, Scott@aspencreeklandscaping.com

JUNE 24 • Oregon Trail Sale Dundee, OR. Scott Picker (503) 572-5656, Scott@ aspencreeklandscaping.com

JULY 2023

JUNE 14-15 • Biggest Little Longhorn Sale & Cal-Neva Futurity, Reno LIvestock Event Center Pavillion,Reno, NV. Melissa Boerst (775)560-3767, silversummitranch@gmail.com, www.silversummitranch.com

AUGUST 2023

August 4 • North Star Cheesehead Longhorn Futurity, Gresham, WI. Dan Huntington (715)853-7608 or Ali Mast (715)495-4369

August 5 • Great Northern Longhorn Classic Sale, Gresham, WI. Dan Huntington (715)853-7608 or Ali Mast (715)495-4369

August 12 • 2nd Annual Double Down Futurity, Latigo Event Center, Colorado Springs. Nicky Adams (719)683-8173 or (478)397-5586 or Travis Casey (719)6505234 tcasey357@yahoo.com bearbabe56@earthlink.

SEPTEMBER 2023

SEPTEMBER 8-9 • East Coast Classic Longhorn Sale, Culpeper, VA. Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654 or Ann Gravett gravett99@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER 8-9 • NTLA Good Life Futurity, Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln Nebraska Cully Sila (402) 366-1158

SEPTEMBER 30th • Thiessen/McIntyre Annual Texas Longhorn Production Sale, El Dorado, KS 2:00 P.M.. Scott Farber crossfirelonghorns@gmail.com 316-706-9400 or Randy Jones 316.323.2575

SEPTEMBER 30th • Customer Appreciation Day, Dickinson Cattle Co, Barnesville, Ohio

OCTOBER 2023

OCTOBER 6-7 • Fred Bryant Sale and Futurity, Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, MO. Johnny Hicks (269) 998-8027

OCTOBER 26- NOVEMBER 2 • Mid-American Stock Show, Grand Island Nebraska. Contact office@midamericanstockshow.com or (530)228.3567

Affiliates: Please submit a completed show application to pam@tlbaa.org in order to have your TLBAA World Qualifying show listed.

All other events: All other events, sales, field days or other activities may email your information directly to myra@tlbaa.org. No event will be added without a request being made.