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TLBAA Regions
DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Canada, New Zealand, Australia
Chairman of the Board: Keith DuBose • (979) 277-2161
Treasurer: Mark Hubbell • (269) 838-3083
Vice Chairman: Russell Fairchild • (254) 485-3434
Parliamentarian: David Wars • (936) 404-2116
Secretary: Stephen Head • (979) 549-5270
DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12
DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Region 13/14 - Director
Mark Hubbell
Keith DuBose
Justin Georges
(269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com
(979) 277-2161 kwdubose@gmail.com
(402) 580-0209 justin.georges@yahoo.com
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Region 15 Director
Tom Smith
Ross Ohlendorf
David Edwards
(616) 293-0977 tom@widespreadranch.com
(512) 680-7118 rockingolonghorns@gmail.com
Region 1 - Director
Region 7 - Director
Region 16 - Director
Deb Lesyk
(306) 867-9427 halters.buckets@yahoo.com
David Wars
(936) 404-2116 w5longhorns@yahoo.com
Kenny Richardson
Region 2 - Director
Region 8 - Director
Region 17/18 - Director
Todd Spaid
Kevin Rooker
(304) 963-0699 jeremyspaid73@gmail.com
(817) 692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com
Region 3 - Director
Region 9 - Director
Johnny Hicks
Russell Fairchild
(269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com
(254) 485-3434 fairchildranch@yahoo.com
Region 4 - Director
Region 10 - Director
Matt Durkin
Sandi Nordhausen
(512) 923-9015 mattdurkin1073@aol.com
(512) 750-1350 sandi.nordhausen@gmail.com
Region 5 - Director
Region 11 - Director
Reid Tolar
Stephen Head
(334) 412-8400 rgtolar@yahoo.com
(979) 549-5270 headshorns@hotmail.com
Region 6 - Director
Region 12 - Director
Dora Thompson
Mike McLeod
(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
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Bill Anthony* 1981-1982 Dr. L.V. Baker 1982-1984 Dr. W.D. “Bill” Clark 1984-1986 Richard D. Carlson 1986-1988 John T. Baker 1988-1990 Riemer Calhoun, Jr. 1990-1992
(361) 771-5355
Glen W. Lewis 1992-1995 Tim Miller* 1995-1998 Sherman Boyles 1998-2003 Bob Moore* 2003-2005 Joel Lemley 2006-2007 Ben Gravett* 2007
Dr. Fritz Moeller* 2007-2009 Maurice Ladnier 2009-2010 Robert Richey 2010 Steven Scott Zunker 2010-2011 Brent Bolen 2011-2012 Bernard Lankford 2012-2013 Todd McKnight 2013-2016 Tom Matott 2016-2019
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(918) 557-0364 dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com
(970) 352-3054 krichardson21@aol.com
Mike Lucas
(661) 805-3074 mike@lucasranch.net
Division C now has a total of 4 Directors Regions 13/14 combined has one representative 15 has one representative 16 has one representative 17/18 combined has one representative
Future Phase-Ins: Division A: Elections take place in 2021 Division B: Elections take place in 2022
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
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COVER STORIES 12 Longhorn Weekend Wrap-Up 18 TLBAA Special Awards 20 TLBF Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame Induction 22 Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale 26 Coliseum Clash In Cowtown Show Results 34 Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest Results
MARCH 2021 Vol. 32 • No. 12
DEPARTMENTS 2
Board of Directors
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Editor’s Note
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Chairman’s Letter
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Calf Immunity: Importance of Colostrum
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Featured Recipe
How calves develop their own immune system. By Heather Smith Thomas
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Ask The Vet
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Affiliate News
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Show Results
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Breeders Guide
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FEATURES 38
Index/Just For Grins
Marketing Committee Update The numbers of people responding to the Association’s marketing campaign are exciting!
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Calendar
About the Cover:
The cover features the 2020 Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest winner, Jamandi, a 4/4/20 heifer calf, by Garland’s ROI and out of Mercedes-Mandi. She is proudly owned by Big Valley Longhorns of St. John, KS. Contact owner Janet Gleason 620-804-0324 or janetgleason8@gmail.com for more information. Find her online at www.bigvalleylonghorns.com. To see all of this year’s contestants, turn to pg. 32
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EDITOR’S NOTES HOW MANY HATS? The majority of Longhorn breeders are accustomed to putting on many different hats. Parent, business owner, employee, property owner, livestock manager, bookkeeper, marketer and ranch hand are just a few you may be carrying simultaneously. It can be overwhelming to say the least. In this world where everyone is trying to get more done with less people or expense, we have all been stretched a bit thin. Trails Magazine has let a bit slip lately, including hitting our deadlines. We are taking steps to get back on track, the largest of these being to no longer create catalogs for events other than our association sales. With all the spring and fall sales trying to get catalogs out in an overlapping timeframe, our staff of two, myself and Trace, simply cannot get a catalog out in a timely manner and produce an issue of Trails at the same time. If you already have a catalog booked with us for 2020 we will still take care of the production for you, Trails simply will not bid on creating outside catalogs going forward. We will still allow catalogs to ride with the magazine if they so choose and we can even help arrange printing for those projects. We will still offer design and marketing solutions for our members! We will gladly help you with your marketing goals both in Trails Magazine and via e-blasts or TLBAA website and social media products. Event signage and banners will still be produced, and smaller marketing pieces such as brochures can be worked into our schedule as well. Sometimes you have to take off a hat to effectively operate in your other roles, and the Trails staff wants to be able to work on the content and design of Trails Magazine further, increase our social media presence and finally launch the new website. These are the things that will improve the effectiveness of our association and help us draw more attention to your marketing efforts via association options. Take a look at your own hats. Should you delegate a few of those? Take a closer look. Sometimes what seems like a vital hat would actually be more effectively worn by someone else and in the long run you can be more productive without it. When it comes to paying others to do a task you’re carrying, weigh the cost of your time and the benefit of you putting more effort into fewer things. Your Trails editor is scrutinizing hats right now. Looking at ways to get assistance with some additional tasks, project management solutions to keep better workflow and coming soon - fresh policies regarding material deadlines and better dissemination of information to our members. I think everyone will benefit from the adjustments. Thanks for your patience during the craziness of the past couple of months. Blessings,
Myra Basham
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Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 S. Rosemary Dr. • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (281) 501-2100 edie.wakefield@gmail.com Beadle Land & Cattle Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, CA 95032 (408) 834-0110 raybeadle@comcast.net Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co. 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 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 JKG Longhorns Jeff, Kristi, Kacie & Jodie Ging 2908 CR 438 • Yoakum, TX 77995 (361) 781-4347 • (361) 781-4348 jkglonghorns@gmail.com www.jkglonghorns.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467 Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety Little Ace Cattle Co. P.O. Box 386 • Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 ketyfolsom@aol.com McLeod Ranch Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod 355 CR 3031 • Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0155 Roberts Longhorns David & Sharon Roberts Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 451-9000 www.robertslonghorns.com Brennan & Michele Potts Rocking P Longhorns P.O. Box 579 • Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com bpotts1@verizon.net Rio Vista Ranch Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 3208 Fall Creek Estates 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 Butler Breeder’s Futurity James K. Turner (936) 689-1914 the5tcorp@yahoo.com www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com Butler Longhorn Museum (281) 332-1393 info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com
Association News
Chairman’s Message Longhorn Family, Longhorn Weekend is over and in the books. The weekend was a total success with the exception of a small turnout for the meetings, mainly because of the Covid-19 keeping members at home. This year, the TLBAA had the first run of what won’t be the last – a Zoom webinar meeting format. The Affiliate President’s meeting and the Board of Director’s meeting were Zoom meetings where the members of those groups could talk and see each other. We also had the Board present, in person and in the Zoom meeting the same way. Moving on up in the 21st century, I guess. The Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic and the Coliseum Clash in Cowtown Show were a big success with a large turnout in both events. Hats off to all that attended and those that worked to make them great. The meetings began on Friday morning with the Affiliate Presidents Meeting at 9:00 followed by the Board of Directors Meeting at 11:00, The Board set the Directors for Division C, with two new directors, Mike Lucas and Justin Georges. I know that they will be a great asset to the board and the association. I want to thank the outgoing directors Jim Rombeck, Alex Dees, Chad Smith and Chris Herron for all their service and the great job they did on the board. Their input and work will be missed. We also placed the Executive Committee: Chairman Keith DuBose; Vice-Chairman Russell Fairchild; Secretary Stephen Head; Treasurer Mark Hubbell; and Parliamentarian David Wars. The “Year End Awards” and “Hall of Fame Award” were given out on Friday evening, January 15, 2021, starting with a Social followed by the awards presentation. This year’s winners were: Mel Raley Award- Wes and Suzanne Smith; Elmer Parker Award- Dora Thompson; Dave Evans Award- Ross and Curtis Ohlendorf; and the Jack Phillips Award- Donnie Taylor. The Foundation Hall of Fame Award went to L. V. Baker. All these were well deserved and congratulations to the winners. The Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale, with auctioneer, Joel Lemley and Lemley Auction Services for a great job helping people swap stock. The sale had a $3,109.33 average and had the high selling female, consigned by the El Coyote Ranch sell for $50,000.00 and was purchased by Suzanne and Bill Torkildsen. The sale area was filled with new breeders getting their first cows and old breeders improving their programs. I want to thank our sale sponsor, Ann Gravett of G & G Longhorns, for her support. A fun time was had by all. The Coliseum Clash at Cowtown Show had a great turnout, lots of great animals and showmen. The World Show Committee, Pam Robinson, and more help and sponsors than I can even name, made the formula for this wonderful event. Special thanks and kudos to the unsung heroes, the TLBAA office staff. Having to deal with half an office staff, due to Covid, performing better than an office of 20, in my opinion, got the things all put together and presented. Myra, Theresa, Trace and Pam, I owe you big time. What a team we have. To my Longhorn Family, Thank You,
Keith Du Bose, Chairman of the Board Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
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2021 TEXAS LONGHORN WEEKEND:
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way and 2021 started out with a perfect illustration of that familiar saying. The ongoing presence of the Covid-19 pandemic loomed large going into January and in uncertain times even the longrunning Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo decided to cancel for this year. Longhorn breeders are a resilient bunch and venues were secured to enable Longhorn Weekend to continue, with all the events - shows, sale, meetings, awards - proceeding as scheduled. While The TLBAA had to adjust, and faced the handicap of the office suffering with positive Covid-19 cases, the weekend turned out to be an overwhelming success. Technology stepped in to help business be conducted at the Affiliate Presidents Meeting, the Board meeting and the General Membership meeting. Board members were able to interact via a zoom meeting and actually be on screen and interacting with the meeting. Members could watch the livestream of the meetings as well. Attendance at the Friday meetings and the awards and Hall of Fame presentation was less than half the normal crowd. To all who attended, volunteered, consigned, bought cattle and sponsored - thank you for making it possible for the event to continue. For those who could not attend, we missed you and look forward to seeing you next year! To find out more about the events turn to the following pages: 6
• Coliseum Clash in Cowtown - see facing page and pgs. 26-30 • TLBAA Special Awards - pgs. 15, 18 • TLBF Hall of Fame Induction - pg. 20 • Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale - pg. 22 • Colorful Calf Contest Entrants - pg. 32-36
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4. 1. In spite of low numbers, the Awards Reception still enjoyed good fellowship and a special time with honorees. Wes & Suzanne Smith; Keith & Marcia (far right) Hagler; Edwin & Debra Stojanik, Lone Star Longhorns 2. While the crowd was down at the Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale, the average was up! 3. Attending the Affiliate Presidents meeting were Tina Dubose, President Ark-La-Tex Texas Longhorn Association; Stephen Head, President Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association; Dennis Urbantke, President West Texas Longhorn Association; Kevin Rooker, Vice President North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association; Ashley Wood, Kathy Bruner, President South Texas Longhorn Association, Andrea Wilson, Secretary South Texas Longhorn Association 4. 2021 TLBAA Board of Directors (back row l-r): Region 15 Director David Edwards, Region 8 Director Kevin Rooker, Region 3 Director Johnny Hicks, Region 9 Director Russell Fairchild, Region 7 Director David Wars, Region 17-18 Director Mike Lucas (front row l-r): Region 10 Director Sandi Nordhausen, Div. B At-Large Director & Chairman of the Board Keith DuBose, Region 11 Director Stephen Head
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When the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo made the decision to cancel this year’s event, TLBAA board member Russell Fairchild made some quick phone calls to put a hold on event space with the City of Fort Worth Will Rogers staff so the Eddie Wood Cowtown Class sale and the traditional Texas Longhorn show could continue its scheduled weekend. Eventually, all portions of the qualifying show were held in the historic coliseum and the Eddie Wood sale continued its place in the West Arena. The show was christened as the Coliseum Clash in Cowtown and the members showed their support and enthusiasm. Sponsorships stepped up in a big way with over $13,500 contributed to help the show succeed. The total entries were an impressive 670! The Coliseum Clash in Cowtown offered open haltered and nonhaltered, trophy steers, TLBT youth, and select miniature classes. The Eddie Wood sale continued with their morning start time on Saturday which forced the show to wait until mid-afternoon to begin. The open haltered classes started the event with judge Tim Stidham offering his expertise. The open non-haltered and trophy steer division went late into the evening with PJ Budler handling the class placings. Although it was a late evening on Saturday, everyone was ready to start again on Sunday morning. The day began with popular City of Fort Worth mayor Betsy Price delivering an uplifting message to the youth members before their show began. There were over 100 TLBT members that participated in the Coliseum Clash! Entries approached the 350 number with several miniature exhibition classes also offered for the youth.
6. 1. Rylie Yarbrough shows off JCG Sheila during the Youth Show with the help of Tanner Kennedy with the calf at side. 2. Brayen Juarez joins in a moment of prayer before the show starts. 3. Clarice Francis competing in Showmanship 4. Board members unable to attend were able to participate using video-conferencing for the first timed during the Board and Membership meetings. 5. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price addresses the crowd before the Youth Show on Sunday. 6. Trophy steers are in the house!
“This was my fifth Texas Longhorn show. These breeders don’t put on little shows - ever. Amazing entries every time. Also, the quality of the cattle on the top end of every class is always stellar. The people are great, incredibly supportive and so hospitable.” - Judge: PJ Budler
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A sincere Thank You to the following Sponsors for helping make this show possible! Grand Championship Sponsors • Morgan Livestock Company - Rusty Morgan • North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association • Senior Security Benefits/H6 Ranch • Worthington Bank • Johnathan & Meagan Warminski • DCT Holdings - Chris Hesse Showmanship Sponsor • The Source Reserve Grand Championship Sponsors • Oklahoma Texas Longhorn Association
Cow Manager Sponsors • HD Cattle Co. - George & Cindy Dennis • Schumacher Cattle Co. - Scotty & Stacy Schumacher • Culpepper Ag Services - Ryan & Devin Culpepper • Hawkins Insurance Group • Flying H Cattle Co. - Mark & Kim Hammack • Locke Ranch - Seth & Amber Locke • Tanner Longhorns - Greg & Beth Tanner • M8 Longhorns - Dean & Renee Mills • Moore Home & Ranch Realty - Trigg & Traci Moore • East Texas Longhorn Association • Red Star Ranch - Deb & Doug Burkham • TB Longhorns - Tamra & Thomas Bush • CF Cattle Co. - Nathan, Jennifer & Claris Francis
Ranch Manager Sponsors Class Manager Sponsors • Danley Cattle - Todd & Amanda Danley • Robertson Cattle Co. - Jeremy & Amanda Robertson • Christian & Stacey Quillin • CP Longhorns - Carla Payne • Grace Cattle Company • Lovejoy Longhorns - Weldon & Kyla Lovejoy • Ruth Ann Barr • Long M Ranch
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2021 TLBAA SPECIAL AWARDS 2020 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.
WES & SUZANNE SMITH, SOUTHERN LONGHORNS We met Wes and Suzanne Smith in January 2019. Wes reached out to us about a cow he saw on our Facebook page. We learned that he and Suzanne were just starting out in the breed. I invited them to join us for Texas Longhorn Weekend in Fort Worth. Since that first meeting, Wes and Suzanne have built a sizable herd of registered Texas Longhorn cattle. They have established their brand, Southern Longhorns, and have become a leader in the sales and promotion of Registered Texas Longhorn Beef. They committed themselves to making Longhorns a full-time business and in 2 Wes & Suzanne Smith accept the 2020 Mel Raley Rising years they have attained that goal. Wes and Suzanne also support Star Award presented by Keith DuBose. their local community by sponsoring events to raise funds for cancer patients and have initiated a program to give youth an opportunity to learn about raising Longhorns primarily for beef production. These up and coming breeders will tell you they are learning new things each day but they are definitely seizing opportunities to network and learn all they can about the breed and to advance the benefits of Registered Texas Longhorn Beef.
2020 JACK PHILLIPS AWARD
This award honors individuals who have worked selflessly for the Longhorn and breeders alike, without recognition.
DONNIE TAYLOR 4T LONGHORNS
The reason this individual is being nominated is because of his undying dedication to our industry. Many people associated with Longhorn cattle have seen Donnie and his wife, Marilyn at countless shows, sales and other events promoting and supporting the Longhorn cattle industry. He is a Lifetime member of both the TLBAA and the Ark-La-Tex Texas Longhorn Breeders, giving of his time and energy to help these associations thrive. Donnie previously served as a Director of the TLBAA, representing Region 7. Both Donnie and MariDonnie & Marilyn Taylor accept the 2020 Jack Phillips Award lyn are currently serving on the Ark-La-Tex Board, as well as presented by Keith DuBose. serving as Co-Show Chairs. Behind every good man is a good woman. As a team, they have for years been an integral part of this association’s success. Donnie has been instrumental in the success and fun surrounding our shows, wanting those who attend to enjoy and remember their time spent with us. This is evident with the many hugs he receives at the beginning of our events. He was key in starting the Boppa Calf Donation program, benefiting the TLBT youth. This required giving of his time locating quality animals for this youth program. He has for years served this affiliate, without seeking recognition. That’s why he is being nominated for the Jack Phillips Award.
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2020 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.
ROSS & CURTIS OHLENDORF ROCKING O LONGHORNS I would like to nominate Ross & Curtis Ohlendorf as breeder of the year. It does not take much time visiting with Ross or his father Curtis, to realize what a huge impact they have on the Longhorn breed. The Rocking O herd is a fine example of breeding with a purpose. In addition to retaining a huge herd of cattle, Ross sells great numbers of cattle to people in all aspects of the breed whether show ring, horn or breeding stock. The ranch is consistent in its sales and promotion of the breed. Also to be noted is their support and participation in numerous Longhorn sales events. Ross and his family are easy to visit with, which lends a favorable shine on the Longhorn industry as a whole. Ross & Curtis Ohlendorf with Rocking O Longhorns seem to be strong ambassadors of the breed through and through.
2020 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.
DORA THOMPSON SAND HILLS RANCH
Dora Thompson has been a longtime breeder of quality Texas Longhorn cattle. Anyone who has had the privilege of visiting her ranch in Mansfield, Louisiana can attest to that. Along with a quality breeding program, she is a gracious host. She welcomes anyone to come out, look at her herd and talk cattle. She can spend hours telling her guest about each animal explaining their qualities. She takes time to explain her program, as well as explaining what has and hasn’t worked. Her love for Longhorns is contagious. By the time you saddle up and leave, you are convinced. Few people leave without taking one home. She serves as a mentor and encourager for new and seasoned breeders alike, promoting the cattle, the TLBAA and its affiliates. She is curDora Thompson receives the Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Keith DuBose. rently serving on the TLBAA Board of Directors, representing Region 6 as well as serving as a Director for the Ark-La-Tex Texas Longhorn Breeders Association. She graciously serves and supports these associations with her time, sponsorships and donations. One such donation is to the TLBT Youth. She has faithfully donated quality heifers to calf programs, which insures these recipients the beginning of a future herd. Her dedication to both preserving and promoting the Longhorn breed and associations is immeasurable.
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2021 TLBAF HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Dr. L. V. Baker, Jr., Safari B Ranch I am honored to nominate posthumously Dr. L. V. Baker for the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame. L. V.’s contributions to the TLBAA, its members, and the Texas Longhorn breed span several decades and are demonstrated in many forms. Highlights include: • TLBAA President • TLBA Foundation Steering Committee • Breeder of the Year • Breeder, purchaser, and seller of numerous champion cattle • Highly sought-after show judge • Mentor to numerous youth and adults He, and his wife Pat, began this journey in 1971 with the purchase of five head from the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, acquired their ranch in 1972, established the Safari B brand of Texas Longhorn cattle, and over the course of now five decades have raised over 3800 head. His energy and commitment to the breed took two equally important forms: • Buying, raising, and offering for sale, the very best cattle possible through careful genetic blending focused on the complete, correct package of horn, color, and conformation. • Sharing what he learned with other breeders and youth participants. This included a substantial commitment to growing and strengthening breed association member services and regional affiliates, including judging countless shows. For over 20 years, he and Pat travelled extensively to sales and shows all across the country in support of other breeders. Documentation of his impact fills numerous pages throughout the Trails, the Scene, and the Journal. For many years, virtually every issue carried one or more references to L. V.’s work on behalf of the industry or the achievements of Safari B bred cattle. Due to the sheer volume available, just a few examples are included in this nomination packet. The Safari B has truly been the “Herd of Champions” based on its years on the sale and show circuit. Beautiful color, correct confirmation, and long horns were his objective, while at the same time ensuring preservation of the natural traits of hardiness, disease-resistance, and self sufficiency; calving, milking and mothering; and gentleness. He was committed not to pursue any single one of these critical physical or innate characteristics at the expense of another and focused (top) L..V. with members of the Safari B herd. (boton purity of the breed in future generations. tom) Auctioneer Col. Eddie Wood, past TLBAA Special highlights during his presidency included formation of the TLBT President Charles Schreiner, III, Joyce Wood and and the National Youth Show; an increase in the number of affiliates from 5 to past TLBAA President L.V. Baker, Jr. 18 and initiation of the affiliate presidents organization; completion of computerization of all TLBAA registration and other records; establishment of the Breeder of the Year recognition; and, on behalf of the Foundation, acquisition of the T.D. Kelsey bronze statue known as “Texas Gold” and the site in Ft. Worth’s Cowtown where it now resides. Leadership? Championship competition cattle? Significant industry accomplishments? Breeder education? National importance? Enduring contributions? His impact and influence on the breed check all the boxes. Not a sale or show goes by without the “Safari” name represented in the cattle. Brett Baker, Jeannine & Rand Baker, Pat Baker, Karen (Baker) & Bruce Renfro
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Sale Results
Texas Longhorn Weekend Wrap-Up
2021 EDDIE WOOD COWTOWN CLASSIC SALE RESULTS January 16, 2021 • Fort Worth, TX Auctioneer: Joel Lemley • Sale Host: TLBAA Results Furnished by Lemley Auction Services Photos by Trace Neal
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EWCC AWARDS: HIGH SELLING HEIFER Dean Whitlock HIGH SELLING COW Bill & Suzanne Torkildsen VOLUME BUYER Bill & Suzanne Torkildsen
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1. High Selling Cow & Volume Buyer Suzanne Torkildsen, Bull Creek Longhorns. 2. Starting off the sale the only way we know how. 3. Lisa & Ron Bailey, FMB Land & Cattle. 4. Adissen, Jaxx, Lindsey & Jeremy McEntire, McEntire Farms. 5. Elizabeth & Bill Hudson, Hudson Longhorns. 6. TLBT Quilt auctioned off. 7. Marcia & Keith Hagler, Hagler Ranch. 8. Heidi & Joel Gustus, Lazy JH Longhorns; Darrell Robbins, Robbins Arena. 9. Miley, Teal, Christi & Jon Wagner, Wagner Longhorn Ranch. 10. Donna & Marty Robeson, Robeson Ranch. 11. Marianne, Weston & Jason Hartline. 12. Kelly & Eddie Welch, Arroyo Blanco Properties. 13. Jackie Roberson, Tori, James, Bracy & David Wars, W5 Texas Longhorns.
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Texas Longhorn Weekend COLISEUM CLASH IN COWTOWN January 16, 2021 OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 1: 1. JCG LOLA, Grace Cattle Company, LLC, FORT WORTH, TX CLASS 2: 1. FLYING H JADA’S MINI ME, Mark & Kim Hammack, CAMPBELL, TX 2. TB RAISIN BRAN, Tamra & Thomas Bush, DECATUR, TX CLASS 3: 1. GABRIELLA’S JEWEL CP, Alyssa Brady, RED OAK, TX 2. WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX CLASS 4: 1. BB FIRST LADY, Double B Farms, BEAUMONT, TX 2. KF CIMARRON ROSE, Kourtis Family Farms, LLC, OWASSO, OK CLASS 5: 1. HD DELILAH, Sharer Family Longhorns, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. KF BELLE STARR, Kourtis Family Farms, LLC, OWASSO, OK Haltered Female Junior Champion: HD DELILAH, Sharer Family Longhorns, WEATHERFORD, TX Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: KF BELLE STARR, Kourtis Family Farms, LLC, OWASSO, OK CLASS 8: 1. FLYING H PEARL, Mark & Kim Hammack, CAMPBELL, TX 2. SOCIETY’S HONEY MONEY, The Cattlerack Ranch, BOWIE, TX CLASS 9: 1. WRS MOMMA’S REAL DEAL, Johnathan & Meagan Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX 2. WIC SAFFRON, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX CLASS 10: 1. R4 HIGH HOPES, Adalyn Hamilton, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. FLOSSY TENBAR, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX CLASS 11: 1. JCG ELEKTRA, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. HI 5’S ROXY, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK Haltered Female Senior Champion: JCG ELEKTRA, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: HI 5’S ROXY, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK Haltered Female Grand Champion: JCG ELEKTRA, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: HI 5’S ROXY, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK CLASS 16: 1. TS MAGGIE MAE, Bull & Barrel Longhorns, DECATUR, TX 2. TL MINNIE PEARL, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX CLASS 17: 1. DIAMOND Q LUCKY LOU, TC Hudson Longhorns, BOWIE, TX 2. BLACK CADILLAC, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX Haltered Mature Female Champion: DIAMOND Q LUCKY LOU, TC Hudson Longhorns, BOWIE, TX Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: BLACK CADILLAC, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX PRODUCE OF DAM CLASS 34: 1. SANDDOLLAR SAFARI JACLYN, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX
OPEN HALTERED MINIATURE FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS M01: 1. LL LITTLE SISTER, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. LL REGULATOR, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M02: 1. 2M CAMILLE, Justin & Jacquelyn Roberson, PARADISE, TX 2. LL QUEEN BEE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M03: 1. LL BLUE DUCK, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M04: 1. CHASE’S HOPSCOTCH RCR, Redeker/ Christenson Partnership, BLUM, TX 2. V3C CHASE’S HARMONIA, Redeker/ J Long Partnership, BLUM, TX Female Junior Champion: CHASE’S HOPSCOTCH RCR, Redeker/ Christenson Partnership, BLUM, TX Female Junior Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S HARMONIA, Redeker/ J Long Partnership, BLUM, TX
Haltered Female Junior Champion
CLASS M07: 1. BG TORI’S MIDNIGHT ROSE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. V3C CHASE’S RUBEE II, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX CLASS M08: 1. YA TEEPEE SMOKE 6, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. 2M CUPCAKE, Jacob Quintana, MOUNTAINAIR, NM CLASS M10: 1. YA FREEDOM, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. YA ERMINE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Senior Champion: YA TEEPEE SMOKE 6, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Senior Champion Reserve: YA FREEDOM, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Grand Champion: YA TEEPEE SMOKE 6, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Grand Champion Reserve: YA FREEDOM, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M15: 1. CNH QUEEN ANN FINALE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. A LITTLE SWAG BCB, Sunset Ranch Cattle Company, CELINA, TX Female Mature Grand Champion: CNH QUEEN ANN FINALE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Mature Grand Champion Reserve: A LITTLE SWAG BCB, Sunset Ranch Cattle Company, CELINA, TX MINIATURE PRODUCE OF DAM CLASS M39: 1. CNH QUEEN ANN FINALE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. SH LITTLE ANNS BLUE MOJO, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M40
OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION
CLASS 21: 1. OCC RAZOR’S EDGE, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK 2. TC HEARTBREAK KID, Grace Cattle Company, LLC, FORT WORTH, TX CLASS 22: 1. PERPETUA JAMES, Johnathan & Meagan Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX 2. ANCHOR T CAPTAIN OUTLAW, Anchor T Ranch, KEMAH, TX CLASS 23: 1. LOOK OUT TENBAR, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX 2. SANDDOLLAR TRUE REDEEMER, Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz, MIDWAY, TX CLASS 24: 1. CHAPARRAL SHINDIG, Chaparral Cattle Company, DECATUR, TX 2. SL WHISKEY BUSINESS, Sharer Family Longhorns, WEATHERFORD, TX Haltered Bull Junior Champion: CHAPARRAL SHINDIG, Chaparral Cattle Company, DECATUR, TX Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: LOOK OUT TENBAR, John and Sandra Juarez, SANGER, TX CLASS 27: 1. DISCOVERY SKYWALKER CP, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TL CRUSADER, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 28: 1. FLYING H RUGER, Doug and Deborah Burkham, Red Oak, TX 2. D.H.TROUBADOUR, Dan Hall, MONTAGUE, TX CLASS 29: 1. HD FIREBALL, Robertson Cattle Co., LUBBOCK, TX 2. DIAMOND Q ZANTANA, Quary/ Hance Partnership, PRAGUE, OK Haltered Bull Senior Champion: HD FIREBALL, Robertson Cattle Co., LUBBOCK, TX Haltered Bull Senior Champion Reserve: DIAMOND Q ZANTANA, Quary/ Hance Partnership, PRAGUE, OK Haltered Bull Grand Champion: HD FIREBALL, Robertson Cattle Co., LUBBOCK, TX Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: DIAMOND Q ZANTANA, Quary/ Hance Partnership, PRAGUE, OK
OPEN HALTERED MINIATURE BULL DIVISION
CLASS M18: 1. SR JAKE FROM OUR FARM, Sunset Ranch Cattle Company, CELINA, TX 2. JP
Haltered Female Reserve Junior Champion Haltered Female Senior and Grand Champion
HD DELILIAH - Sharer Family Longhorns
KF BELLE STARR - Kourtis Family Farms, LLC
JCG ELEKTRA - Jackson Grace
Haltered Female Senior and Grand Champion Reserve
Haltered Mature Female Champion
Haltered Mature Female Reserve Champion
DIAMOND Q LUCKY LOU - TC Hudson Longhorns
BLACK CADILLAC - Jackson Grace
HI 5’S ROXY - Walker Hance
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Texas Longhorn Weekend SAVAGE SAM, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M19: 1. V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX 2. LL KICKING WOLF, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Bull Junior Champion: V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Bull Junior Champion Reserve: SR JAKE FROM OUR FARM, Sunset Ranch Cattle Company, CELINA, TX CLASS M22: 1. LL DOC HOLLIDAY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. V3C CHASE’S HUMPERDINCK, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M23: 1. LL CLYDE BARROW, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Bull Senior Champion: LL CLYDE BARROW, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Bull Senior Champion Reserve: LL DOC HOLLIDAY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Bull Grand Champion: LL CLYDE BARROW, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Bull Grand Champion Reserve: LL DOC HOLLIDAY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Miniature Get of Sire 1. HH CENTURION, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. PREDATOR’S STORM CHASER, Redeker/ Christenson Partnership, BLUM, TX
NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 3: 1. CL DAISYMEROLLIN, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, FORT WORTH, TX 2. RHL THUNDER’S DAYSTAR, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 4: 1. OL AWE NAW, John Oliver, MALAKOFF, TX 2. RHL ECHO’S EMELIA, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 5: 1. DIAMOND Q RAELENE, John Oliver, MALAKOFF, TX 2. CISCO N WINE CP, Carla Payne, SLIDELL, TX Non-Haltered Junior Champion: CL DAISYMEROLLIN, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, FORT WORTH, TX Non-Haltered Junior Champion Reserve: DIAMOND Q RAELENE, John Oliver, MALAKOFF, TX CLASS 8: 1. RHL ECHO’S ELEGANCE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX 2. TC3 MISS RONDO SOCIETY, Payne/Williams Partnership, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 9: 1. AMAZING GRACE CP, Sharer Family Longhorns, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. RDC MISS AUDREY, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, FORT WORTH, TX CLASS 10: 1. OCC BLACK MAIDEN, Walker Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK 2. BH BELLARINA, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, FORT WORTH, TX Non-Haltered Senior Champion: AMAZING GRACE CP, Sharer Family Longhorns, WEATHERFORD, TX Non-Haltered Senior Champion Reserve: RHL ECHO’S ELEGANCE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX Non-Haltered Grand Champion: CL DAISYMEROLLIN, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, FORT WORTH, TX Non-Haltered Grand Champion Reserve: AMAZING GRACE CP, Sharer Family Longhorns, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 16: 1. SANDDOLLAR CONTESSA, Payne/ Browder Partnership, SLIDELL, TX 2. DISCOVERY JUNO C P, Carla Payne, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 17: 1. LINA C P, Carla Payne, SLIDELL, TX 2. LW AMARILLO’S ON MY MIND, Kevin and Laury Rooker, POOLVILLE, TX CLASS 18: 1. CT SALTY LILLIE, Carla Payne, SLIDELL, TX 2. HD JETSTAR, Carla Payne, SLIDELL, TX CLASS 19: 1. RAFTER J2 BRAZOS GIRL, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, FORT WORTH, TX 2. BRR BOOMERANG GIGLIO, Kati & Shane Hamilton, WEATHERFORD, TX
Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: CT SALTY LILLIE, Carla Payne, SLIDELL, TX Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: RAFTER J2 BRAZOS GIRL, Ryan M. & Devin D. Culpepper, FORT WORTH, TX
YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 1: 1. JCG LOLA, James Caden Grace, SUNSET, TX CLASS 2: 1. TB RAISIN BRAN, Megan Bush, COLLEYVILLE, TX 2. OCC TWILIGHT, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX CLASS 3: 1. CL DAISYMEROLLIN, Clarice Francis, ANGLETON, TX 2. WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Adalyn Hamilton, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 4: 1. BB FIRST LADY, Gracyn Morgan, BOWIE, TX 2. HD MARIE, Audrey Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX CLASS 5: 1. FLYING H MAGIC BUBBLESCP, Rylee Yarborough, FERRIS, TX 2. CT BAY BAY, Zoe Robertson, LUBBOCK, TX Youth Female Junior Champion: CL DAISYMEROLLIN, Clarice Francis, ANGLETON, TX Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: WIC SHE’S A DAISY, Adalyn Hamilton, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 8: 1. FLYING H PEARL, Rylee Yarborough, FERRIS, TX 2. WIC OCTAVIA, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 9: 1. WRS MOMMA’S REAL DEAL, Luke Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX 2. WIC SAFFRON, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 10: 1. SKH CHRYSALIS, Hannah Welborn, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. R4 HIGH HOPES, Adalyn Hamilton, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 11: 1. LV TENBAR, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX 2. DISCOVERY MELODY C P, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX Youth Female Senior Champion: SKH CHRYSALIS, Hannah Welborn, WEATHERFORD, TX Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: R4 HIGH HOPES, Adalyn Hamilton, WEATHERFORD, TX Youth Female Grand Champion: SKH CHRYSALIS, Hannah Welborn, WEATHERFORD, TX Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: CL DAISYMEROLLIN, Clarice Francis, ANGLETON, TX
YOUTH BULL DIVISION
CLASS 17: 1. 2T’S COMMANDER IN CHIEF, Tessa Tronzano, RICHARDSON, TX 2. OCC RAZOR’S EDGE, Mylie Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK CLASS 18: 1. PERPETUA JAMES, Audrey Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX 2. JUMPING JACK FLASH 9/20, Gracyn Morgan, BOWIE, TX CLASS 19: 1. SWEET T’S TITANIUM, Jordi O’Bryan, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. LOOK OUT TENBAR, Jaxon Juarez, SANGER, TX CLASS 20: 1. HAYWIRE JIMBO, Zoe Robertson, LUBBOCK, TX 2. CHAPARRAL SHINDIG, Madilyn Moreland, DECATUR, TX CLASS 21: 1. OL DETINATOR, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX 2. TL CRUSADER, Halle Hance, COLLINSVILLE, OK Youth Bull Grand Champion: PERPETUA JAMES, Audrey Warminski, FORT WORTH, TX Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: OL DETINATOR, Sara Jennings, ANGLETON, TX
YOUTH STEER DIVISION
CLASS 25: 1. JCG DARE DEVIL, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX CLASS 26: 1. FRANCISCO CP, Jordi O’Bryan, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. FSR GLOBEMASTER III, Julia Salsbury, LEAGUE CITY, TX CLASS 27: 1. HX3 WETZEL, Harlee Jo Roberson, PARADISE, TX 2. BIG BAD JOHN CP, Jenna Leigh Quillin, MAYPEARL, TX Youth Steer Junior Champion: HX3 WETZEL, Harlee Jo Roberson, PARADISE, TX Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: FRANCISCO CP, Jordi O’Bryan, GRANDVIEW, TX CLASS 30: 1. JCG PLAYTHATFUNKYMUSIC, James Caden Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. CHAPARRAL COSMOS, Morgan Riffe, Bridgeport, TX CLASS 31: 1. TL SLUGGER, Jackson Grace, SUNSET, TX 2. POPPIN’ PEARLS, Aleena Elliott, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 32: 1. 41 LUKA LIKA SANDDOLLAR,
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Haltered Mini Female Junior Champion
Haltered Mini Female Reserve Junior Champion
SANDDOLLAR SAFARI JACLYN -Randy & Catherine Morris
CHASE’S HOPSCOTH RCR - Redeker/Christianson
V3C CHASE’S HARMONICA - Redeker/Christianson
Haltered Mini Female Senior & Grand Champion Haltered Mini Female Reserve Senior & Grand Champion YA TEEPEE SMOKE - Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy
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YA FREEDOM - Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy
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Haltered Mini Female Mature & Grand Champion, Mini Produce of Dam CNH QUEEN ANNE FINALE - Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy
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Texas Longhorn Weekend Kingsley Dickey, WEATHERFORD, TX 2. BRR RHINESTONE COWBOY, Bailey Mann, WAXAHACHIE, TX CLASS 33: 1. HX3 VELVET, Hailey Roberson, PARADISE, TX 2. COCO’S COWBOY, Sarah Heimeyer, LAKE JACKSON, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion: HX3 VELVET, Hailey Roberson, PARADISE, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: COCO’S COWBOY, Sarah Heimeyer, LAKE JACKSON, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion: HX3 VELVET, Hailey Roberson, PARADISE, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: HX3 WETZEL, Harlee Jo Roberson, PARADISE, TX
YOUTH MINIATURE STEER DIVISION
CLASS 38: 1. SS MICRO RIMFIRE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. SS COUNTRY MOUSE, Bonnie Welborn, Weatherford, TX Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion: SS MICRO RIMFIRE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion Reserve: SS COUNTRY MOUSE, Bonnie Welborn, Weatherford, TX
TROPHY STEER DIVISION
CLASS 1: 1. HAPPY PANDA, J Lazy K Cattle Company, SEYMOUR, TX 2. ML TUFFY DUST, Adalyn Hamilton, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS 2: 1. RHL SUL ROSS, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX 2. DUNN MIGHTY MOUSE, Kyrah Schanbachler, CLEVELAND, TX Steer Junior Champion: HAPPY PANDA, J Lazy K Cattle Company, SEYMOUR, TX Steer Junior Champion Reserve: RHL SUL ROSS, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 5: 1. R4 RESISTANCE, Justin & Ronda Sabio, BOYD, TX 2. KING BLING, Kathleen and Jeff Hoffman, PARADISE, TX LASS 6: 1. NEON ROW CP, Kevin and Laury Rooker, POOLVILLE, TX 2. MR COWBOY, Gwen Damato, WEATHERFORD, TX
MINIATURE STEER DIVISION
CLASS M28: 1. LL EL CHIVATO, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. LL FAMOUS SHOES, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M29: 1. LL MR OLIVER TWISS, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. BOGLE FARMS CHECKMATE, Danalee Abel, PARADISE, TX CLASS M30: 1. YA DUKE ELLINGTON, Clarice Francis, ANGLETON, TX 2. V3C CHASE’S LEVI, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX Steer Grand Champion: YA DUKE ELLINGTON, Clarice Francis, ANGLETON, TX Steer Grand Champion Reserve: LL MR OLIVER TWISS, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM
EXHIBITION ONLY MINIATURE CLASSES MINIATURE FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS M01.1: 1. LL LITTLE SISTER, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. LL REGULATOR, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M02.1: 1. 2M CAMILLE, Justin & Jacquelyn Roberson, PARADISE, TX 2. JP QUEEN OF HEARTS, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M03.1: 1. LL BLUE DUCK, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. BG I RECKON I WILLOW, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M04.1: 1. LL BIG NOSE KATE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. V3C CHASE’S HARMONIA, Redeker/ J Long Partnership, BLUM, TX Miniature Female Champion: LL BIG NOSE KATE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Miniature Female Champion Reserve: 2M CAMILLE, Justin & Jacquelyn Roberson, PARADISE, TX
MINIATURE BULL DIVISION
CLASS M18.1: 1. LL JAKE SPOON, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. SR JAKE FROM OUR FARM, Sunset Ranch Cattle Company, CELINA, TX CLASS M19.1: 1. V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX 2. LL KICKING WOLF, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Miniature Bull Champion: V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Miniature Bull Champion Reserve: LL JAKE SPOON, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM
Steer Senior Champion: R4 RESISTANCE, Justin & Ronda Sabio, BOYD, TX Steer Senior Champion Reserve: NEON ROW CP, Kevin and Laury Rooker, POOLVILLE, TX Steer Grand Champion: R4 RESISTANCE, Justin & Ronda Sabio, BOYD, TX Steer Grand Champion Reserve: HAPPY PANDA, J Lazy K Cattle Company, SEYMOUR, TX
Haltered Mini Female Mature Reserve Grand Champion A LITTLE SWAG BCB - Sunset Ranch Cattle Company
Haltered Bull Junior Champion
Haltered Bull Reserve Junior Champion
CHAPARRAL SHINDIG - Chaparral Cattle Company
LOOK OUT TENBAR - John & Sandra Juarez
Haltered Bull Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion
Miniature Bull Junior Champion
Miniature Bull Reserve Junior Champion
DIAMOND Q ZANTANA -Quary/Hance Partnership
V3C CHASE’S CREOLE - Lazy JP Ranch
SR JAKE FROM OUR FARM - Sunset Ranch Cattle Company
Haltered Mini Bull Senior & Grand Champion LL CLYDE BARROW - Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy
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Haltered Mini Bull Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Youth Female Junior & Reserve Grand Champion LL DOC HOLLIDAY - Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy
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CL DAISYMEROLLIN -Clarice Francis
Youth Female Junior Reserve Champion
Youth Female Senior & Grand Champion
Youth Female Senior Reserve Champion
WIC SHE’S A DAISY - Adalyn Hamilton
SKH CHRYSALIS -Hannah Welborn
R4 HIGH HOPES -Adalyn Hamilton
Youth Bull Grand Champion
Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve
Youth Steer Junior & Reserve Grand Champion
PERPETUA JAMES - Audrey Warminski
OL DETINATOR - Sara Jennings
HX3 WETZEL - Harlee Jo Roberson
Youth Steer Junior Reserve Grand Champion
Youth Steer Senior & Grand Champion
Youth Steer Senior Reserve Grand Champion
FRANCISCO CP - Jordi O’Bryan
HX3 VELVET - Hailey Roberson
2M CAMILLE - Justin & Jacquelyn Roberson
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Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion
Youth Miniature Steer Reserve Grand Champion
SS MICRO RIMFIRE - Jaylin Krimmel
SS COUNTRY MOUSE -Bonnie Welborn
THERE’S STILL TIME TO QUALIFY!
Miniature Steer Grand Champion
Miniature Steer Reserve Grand Champion
YA DUKE ELLINGTON - Clarice Francis
LL MR OLIVER TWISS - Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy
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Longhorn Weekend
2020 Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest
RUNNER-UP: Al-Cowpone Guy & Vicki Packer
RUNNER UP: Standin’ Tuff Samuel & Heather Bray
RUNNER-UP: Unamed Calf Mark Scott
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Respectfully titled after longtime Nebraska Texas Longhorn Association President, Rodger Damrow, who was very fond of colorful calves, this year’s contest drew 36 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 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 2021 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.
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Dusty Patrick Baker
BA Kentucky Shine Makenzy Messersmith, Broken Arrows Ranch
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Renegades 8 Second Ride Makenzy Messersmith, Broken Arrows Ranch
Vindicators Exciting Gal Makenzy Messersmith, Broken Arrows Ranch
Unnamed Mary Kay M Clark
Unnamed Mary Kay M Clark
Unnamed Mary Kay M Clark
Unnamed Mary Kay M Clark
Unnamed Mary Kay M Clark
DL Parker Double Twisted Danny & Leslie Eddings
R8’s 4-12-20 B Tammy Foltz
R22’s Tammy Foltz
R32’s 6-11-20 H Tammy Foltz
R40’s 5-20-20 Tammy Foltz
R58’s 5-4-20 Tammy Foltz
R64’s 6-9-20 Tammy Foltz
LL Jamakizm’s Sadie Larry & Linda Ginn, Double L Ranch
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Circle M Pizzazz - Submitted by breeder Janet Gleason; Owned by Jerry Meador
GF Iron Boomerang Bobbie Glendenning Farms
Tarzan KCC Janis Kimball
Everything Nice Claude Lipscomb
Ms Undeniably Cute Brad & Shawna Thomas
Brindle Top McCarroll Ranch Co.
Texas One Spot McCarroll Ranch Co.
Throttle’s Princess McCarroll Ranch Co.
Tuf Enuf Mike Miller
Carina Phillips
Butch Cassidy Phillips
HX3 Wetzel Justin & Jacquelyn Roberson
SBL Cut A Rug Justin & Jacquelyn Roberson
Little Tex Sandra & Steve Ryon, Sandy Ranch
Unnamed Mark Scott
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Longhorn Beef Chicken Fried Longhorn
submitted by Albanese Longhorns
6 pieces cube Longhorn steak, 2 lbs. Salt and pepper 1 c. flour, divided 25 Saltine crackers, crushed 1 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 eggs 1/3 c. milk Vegetable oil Gravy 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 to 2 c. whole milk
Season cubed steak lightly with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup flour on a plate. Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour, Saltine crumbs, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk together eggs and 1/3 cup milk in another shallow bowl. Dredge cubed steak in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat with Saltine mixture. Heat about 1/2-inch oil in a large pan (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Cook steak in 2 batches for about 3 minutes per side. Remove steak to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour oil that is left in pan through a fine-meshed sieve into a heat-proof bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup and return it to pan. Add flour to pan and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Calling all cooks!!! We want your recipes! If you would like to have your Longhorn beef recipe featured in Trails, please send an email to Myra Basham at myra@tlbaa.org.
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Marketing
TLBAA Marketing Committee
TLBAA Marketing Committee Update The campaign has been quite successful so far. The TLBAA marketing committee was formed in September 1st through February 10th saw 11,577 people 2020 to advance the marketing efforts of the TLBAA, click on the TLBAA website from these ads. 436 of them to raise awareness of the Texas Longhorn breed, and have signed up to receive the TLBAA’s weekly email to promote the merits and joys of owning registered newsletter. These numbers are continuing to accelerTexas Longhorn cattle. Committee members include ate in growth each month, and we are expecting them chair Mark Hubbell of Hubbell Longhorns in Michigan, to lead to more new memCharlotte Cote of Double C Ranch in Massachusetts, “I am excited about the opportunity that bers joining our great association. Mike Lucas of Lucas Ranch As committee member in California, Scott Picker of we are creating for breeders across the A&S Land & Cattle in Oregon, country to introduce more people to Charlotte Cote puts it, “I am excited about the opportuand Ross Ohlendorf of Rocknity that we are creating for ing O Longhorns in Texas. the Texas Longhorn breed.” breeders across the country Jason Hartline of Texas has to introduce more people to the Texas Longhorn breed. been hired to assist with our marketing efforts, particuWe are taking the marketing to a new level. I consider it larly in the digital media space. TLBAA received a $120,000 advertising grant from today’s marketing for today’s Longhorn.” Google in 2020. Google offers paid advertisements that The committee would like to encourage our members to consider advertising in the Breeders Directory appear in search results on google.com with the use on the TLBAA website. The ads they are generating are of Google Ads. The Google Ad Grant allots a $10,000 directing people to this page. If you would like to add monthly allowance for the TLBAA to spend on Google your ranch, contact Myra Basham at the TLBAA office. Ads. The committee has chosen to target these ads The cost to advertise is $240 a year. toward people who are searching for topics related Check out their work: to raising Texas Longhorn cattle. In addition to the To see a sample of the landing page ads being genGoogle ads, Mr. Hartline has been managing a Faceerated, you can type breed.tlbaa.org into your web book ad campaign that complements the work being browser. doing on Google.
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By Heather Smith Thomas
Health
Calf Immunity: Importance of Colostrum Illness occurs when the body is overwhelmed by infection. A healthy animal with strong immunity is less likely to become sick. Immunity refers to the body’s ability to fight off bacteria or viruses, and this ability is developed in a complex process in which the body creates specific weapons for fighting specific invaders.
ANTIBODIES When viruses or bacteria enter the body, they start invading tissues and causing damage by multiplying and creating toxic products. This damage stimulates the body to create an antibody (a serum protein called an immunoglogulin) to react with the invading agent and neutralize it. Antibodies are carried through the body in blood and lymph systems. The main role of one type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) is to produce antibodies--the proteins that can neutralize certain infectious agents. If an animal already has antibodies against a specific disease organism, then whenever that particular organism invades the body again, an army of white blood cells (with their antibodies) converge on the site to kill the invader. Vaccination can stimulate production of antibodies, since the vaccine serves as the antigen (like an invading pathogen). The body builds protective antibodies to fight the invader. Then when the animal comes into contact later with the infectious agent, the antibody is present in the bloodstream to inactivate the pathogen. If enough antibodies are present to inactivate all the pathogens that invade the body, the animal will not get sick, and the invasion stimulates rapid production of more antibodies for future protection. A cow in a natural environment may not be exposed to very many disease-causing organisms, but today most cattle are confined during some parts of the year (in corrals, small pens or pastures that have been contaminated by heavy cattle use) and come in close contact with other cattle--with more chance of disease spread. But with vaccination and natural exposure to various pathogens, the cow develops many antibodies and strong immunity. During the last part of pregnancy she puts these antibodies into the colostrum she produces, so her calf can have instant immunity after his first nursing. The antibodies in colostrum are very important to the newborn calf because he has very little disease resistance of his own.
PASSIVE IMMUNITY Young calves are vulnerable to diseases such as scours and pneumonia but Mother Nature has this loophole covered. To help protect calves during this precarious period, the necessary antibodies are provided in the cow’s colostrum, to give the calf a temporary (passive) immunity against the challenges he will soon face.
Photo courtesy of Mary Kay M Clark
Antibodies in a cow’s bloodstream are unable to cross the placental barrier because these molecules are too large. A calf can receive the antibodies from his dam only from drinking her colostrum. During the last 3 weeks of pregnancy she accumulates antibodies from her bloodstream into her mammary glands; a well-fed, healthy cow produces an abundant amount of colostrum and a large volume of antibodies. You can maximize those antibodies by making sure she is not too thin (undernourished cows produce less total colostrum), and that her vaccinations are up to date so she will produce a high level of antibodies against those specific diseases. At the time she gives birth, the concentration of antibodies in her milk reaches its highest peak, then drops rapidly. It is important that the calf nurse as soon as possible after birth, to get full benefit from her antibodies.
ABSORBING ANTIBODIES There are several types of antibodies present in the cow’s colostrum. Their absorption rate and role in disease prevention varies depending on the class of an-
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Health tibody (IgG, IgM, IgA). Some are designed to be absorbed immediately and directly through the calf’s intestinal wall, where they enter his lymph system and bloodstream to be ready to fight disease organisms, while others stay in the gut and attack any pathogens found there. The newborn calf must nurse quickly (to absorb the immunoglobulins that go through the intestinal wall before it thickens) and continue to obtain colostrum during his next several nursings to keep the other antibodies in his gut to protect against scours bacteria he may ingest from dirty teats or a dirty environment. The remaining antibodies in his mother’s Photo courtesy of Chrisann Merriman dwindling supply of colostrum (as it becomes diluted with regular milk) continue to benefit him even though he can no longer absorb any through the gut lining. The crucial antibodies he needs in his bloodstream are absorbed by a process called pinocytosis, which involves creation of a fluid pocket that aids in movement of antibodies through the wall of the intestine and into the lymph system. This works best when the calf is first born and his gut lining is thinnest, making it easier for big molecules to slip through. The lining begins to thicken after birth. He gets maximum antibody absorp-
tion if he nurses within the first 15 to 30 minutes after birth. By the time a calf is 4 hours old he has lost 75% of his ability to absorb antibodies, and absorption rate decreases rapidly after that. Any calf that has not been able to nurse in the first hour or 2 should be assisted, or given colostrum by bottle, stomach tube or esophageal feeder. A calf needs to have about 5% of his body weight soon after birth (1.5 quarts for a 60-pound calf, 2 quarts for an 80-pound calf, 2.5 quarts for a 100-pound calf), and the same amount again about 6 hours later. Once he starts to nurse, gut closure is hastened. This is probably nature’s way to insure that nothing else slips through the intestinal lining (such as bacteria or viruses) after he starts sampling his new world. Thus it is important that he have a full feeding of colostrum soon after birth. If a calf is cold and weak and only able to nurse a little, or if you feed him a small amount rather than a full feeding, this will speed up closure of his gut lining and he may not be able to absorb any more antibodies by his next nursing. After his gut closes he will only get the benefit of antibodies that fight pathogens in the gut itself.
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By Heather Smith Thomas Antibodies in the calf’s bloodstream obtained via colostrum can help him resist blood-borne infections caused by bacteria such as salmonella, pasteurella, streptococcus, but cannot directly prevent gut infections such as those caused by E. coli. But high levels of certain antibodies in the blood can help reduce severity of scours, and the antibodies that stay in the gut after the intestinal wall closes (colostrum ingested in subsequent nursings) can attack any scours-causing pathogens found there. The number of colostrum antibodies that fight scours organisms such as E. coli can be increased by vaccinating the cow ahead of calving, making sure the vaccine is given far enough ahead (at least 2 weeks) that she can develop the antibodies, and not so far ahead (no more than 50 days) that her immunity level is dropping. Some types of scours can be prevented by giving the calf a commercially prepared concentrated antibody source or oral vaccine soon after birth.
HEIFERS’ CALVES Heifers’ calves are at greater risk of disease than calves from older cows, since heifer colostrum does not contain as many antibodies and has less variety of antibodies because young cows have been exposed to fewer infectious organisms in their short lives. Heifers may also have less volume of colostrum. A heifer’s calf may not absorb as many antibodies as he should if he
is slow to nurse, if the birth was difficult. The stress of a hard birth can also make him less able to absorb antibodies efficiently; stress may affect absorption even if you make sure he gets plenty of colostrum.
ACTIVE IMMUNITY Calves lose their temporary immunity (protection gained from antibodies via colostrum) by 7 or 8 weeks of age, or earlier. At that time their own immune system must take over. The time it takes for a calf’s immune system to gear up to ward off invaders will vary, depending partly on how strong his passive immunity was. If he had a high level of antibodies from colostrum, which effectively neutralized any invading organisms, his own defenses are not stimulated to develop--until that protection begins to wear off. The antibodies gained through colostrum can also interfere with effectiveness of vaccinations. If a calf is vaccinated young, while he still has high levels of maternal antibodies in his blood, his own immune system won’t bother to respond to the antigens in the vaccine because they are being neutralized by the maternal antibodies. Many types of vaccination given to a calf when he is only 2 or 3 weeks old won’t give protection, since it will not stimulate immunity. Most vaccines should be given at 8 weeks of age or older, and repeated with a booster shot 2 to 6 weeks later–to make sure the calf’s immune system will be able to respond.
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Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow
Presidents
Message
Most kids choose a hero they want to be like or a profession they want when they grow up. I’ve heard my little brother say he wants to be a “destruction worker”, a fireman and a paleontologist…. He’s 7 and I’m sure his career goals will change at least a few more times as he grows. When I was Mason’s age, my dream was to become an architect. I’ve always loved details, lines, plans that can be followed without question. Blueprints fascinated me for many reasons. The answers were all right there in the plans, nothing left to interpret. Just like building a simple lego kit, you follow the steps one after another and the end result is a magnificent building. I’ve read books by architects, studied buildings, explored historic walls and toured homes built to test the span of time. I definitely will be pursuing engineering when I attend college, so I guess you could say I’m pursuing my childhood dreams. I love having a plan! I also had a hero that I looked up to at a young age, my Papa. Papa was not an engineer and not even a cowboy, although I sure thought he was. He may have had a plan, but he was often sidetracked by random sights. I walked beside him, trying hard to match his big strides with each click of our boots. I was 7 when I began to try to walk in his boots. Literally. He passed away when I was 7 and I inherited some of his boots. I put them on and tried to walk just like my hero, my Papa. Something about this past week, with all of Texas being snowed in and iced over, made me realize that I’m finally able to walk in Papa’s boots and match his stride. My Papa wasn’t a real “cowboy”, he lived in the city. But he was a true cowboy at heart. He took care of his family, his neighbors and community. He fixed what needed fixing, fed what needed fed, grieved, celebrated and always wore a smile. During the record breaking cold week, I witnessed so many of my friends and family doing the same thing. We fed what needed to be fed, we fixed what broke, we lost feeling in our toes and hands but never stopped until the ice was broken in every water trough. We grieved with each other at the loss and celebrated each time another calf was snuggled in front of the fire in the house. And we smiled. Through it all, I saw smiles and people celebrating the small victories each day. Ranching is the furthest thing from Engineering that I can possibly imagine. With ranching, there could be plans, but they’ll be altered at least 25 times. Blueprints, rigid lines, black and white instructions, perfect steps to take to achieve completion are all laughable when it comes to ranching. Being a cowboy means being flexible, fluid, prepared with multiple plans, perseverance, tough skin and a soft heart. I am so proud to be part of this community and I know that my cowboy hero is smiling with me.
Jacob Lowrie
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The 2nd week of February 2021 found the majority of the USA in the coldest winter storm in recorded history. While many in the northern states were relatively prepared for the snow and ice, many people in the southern states were caught completely off guard. So many ranchers stepped up and battled the cold to protect their livestock first, their houses second. Here’s a tribute to all the cowboy and cowgirl heroes that put their heart and muscle into each day.
“So God Made A Farmer”
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ASK THE
VET
WITH JULIE PACK, DVM
Doc, my bull likes to dig holes with his horns and now he’s got a giant crack in one. What can I do?
Raising cattle would be a lot easier if it weren’t for bulls. For a multitude of reasons! But they do like to dig, flip and otherwise terrorize rocks, water troughs, feeders and other ranch infrastructure. Occasionally one will tip a horn or just crack it and make a mess out of it. Horns are made up of an inner core of bone covered by a keratin (think fingernails or hooves) sheath. If the break or split is far enough out there will be no bleeding because the bone is not involved. If the animal has splintered the horn they will often look like a broken fiberglass pole with lots of little fingers. The unfortunate thing about a tipped horn is that the keratin is dead and will not “heal” back together, so there is no good way to save the tip. Some people sill use epoxy products to try and save these tips, but this is not recommended if the break involves the bone as it can trap bacteria in the horn. If the break is farther down and involves the bone there will be
some bleeding. If they have truly broken their horn (close to the base) that is a completely different story, and we can save that for another day. Most of the time the best thing to do is just leave the broken tip alone and let nature take it’s course. Eventually the animal will complete the break and the tip will fall off. If the break is a little further down the tip and the horn is bleeding you can cut the tip off just behind the break (close to the head) with a wire saw (OB wire, piano wire etc) to help with cautery. Spray the newly cut surface with a commercial bandage product, like an aluminum bandage spray, to help keep the area clean. Be aware that if an animal has tipped a horn from “playing” with objects in their pasture they are likely to end up with a matched set of tipped horns one day! 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.
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Affiliate News
AFFILIATE UPDATES Let the calving season begin! Calving in January and February is not for the faint of heart in the Upper Midwest. Many of us have gradually surrendered to the oft-times brutal weather and moved our calving season to March, April and May. Regardless of the start date, we wait with great anticipation of the newest GORDON HOWIE and best genetics our herds have ever produced. PRESIDENT The Great Plains Texas Longhorn Association has produced a lot of GKHOWIE@YAHOO.COM enthusiasm for Texas Longhorns in the Upper Midwest, resulting in an exciting expansion of the Longhorn market. People have learned that Longhorns aren’t “just for ropers” any more. We have demonstrated the value of quality Longhorn cattle through several years of high visibility and well publicized activities. The GPTLA meeting on Feb. 3rd drew producers from the Upper Midwest region. The meeting was followed by Longhorn lovers from across the nation participating in the FISRT EVER Longhorn Sale at the Black Hills Stock Show (that’s a BIG DEAL). The Black Hills Longhorn Sale was a virtual sale, but it was produced LIVE at the BHSS, with an on-site auctioneer and live audience. On line bidding was also strong. The GPTLA meeting was a great planning session for more 2021 Longhorn Events. This Schedule of events was approved: August 20: 3rd Annual Regional Horn Measuring Event August 21: 3rd Annual Top Hand Invitational Longhorn Sale 2nd Annual “National Love Your Longhorn Day” 1st Annual “Points Only” World Qualifying Longhorn Show August 22: 6th Annual World Qualifying Longhorn Show
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It’s very encouraging to see new members joining the effort and stepping up to volunteer their help in our adventure. One of these new members is MJ Ziebarth. She is dedicated to “adding value” to Longhorn Cattle by processing and marketing skulls. “I have always loved Longhorn cattle. I started cleaning and decorating skulls because I figured what better way to let the beauty live on.” MJ provides an opportunity for producers to sell their skulls, which is another way to add value to Longhorns. You are invited to visit us in the Upper Midwest!! It’s the home of great Longhorns, friendly people, blue skies, fresh air, sunshine… and the fastest growing Longhorn market in the nation!!! 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!
The STLA Llano Spring Show is around the corner! Join us in Llano, TX April 30 - May 2, 2021. The Entry Deadline is April 15, 2021! Please register online at www.stla.org. Shows and Order of Animals is as follows: Youth A, B, & C, Open Haltered and Miniature Shows - Order: Bulls, Young Steers, then Females. Non-Haltered Show - Order: Trophy Steers, then Females. The PRESIDENT NEAL MARAMAN intent is to start the second show on Saturday and Sunday, 15 minutes after NSMARAMAN@GMAIL.COM the conclusion of the first show. Our show schedule is as follows: Friday, April 30: Cattle Move-In starts at 10 am, Hoof Trimming by Samuel Faske from 1-6 pm on Friday and 8 am - 12 pm on Saturday for $50 per animal. Shavings will be available for purchase at the show for $12 per package, or you can bring your own. Show check-in begins at 12:30 pm. To expedite check-in, please send in your health papers by April 29 to Bubba Bollier at bollier7572@yahoo.com. Youth Show A & Showmanship - Points Only - Judge: David Wars begins at 5:30 pm. Saturday, May 1: Silent Auction Opens at 9 am with the start of the Non-Haltered Show (Judge: Dr. Scott Kimble) followed by the Open Haltered Show. When breaking for lunch, we will be judging the Crazy Socks Contest with Prizes. Then comes the Youth B Show & Showmanship (Judge: Lana Hightower). After the show wraps up, join us for the all new Youth Burger Party featuring live music from “Llano Station”. Sunday, May 2: We start off with Cowboy Church at 8:30 am, followed by the start of the Youth C Show & Showmanship (Judge: Larry Smith). Then starts the Miniature Haltered Longhorn Show. If you have any questions, please contact our show chairs: Sandi Nordhausen 512-750-1350 or sandi. nordhausen@gmail.com; Bubba Bollier 325-247-6249 or bollier7572@yahoo.com; Troy Unger 512-658-3316 or ungerlonghorns@gmail.com. Bring your Longhorns to Llano and enjoy the spring wildflowers!
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Show Results STLA WINTERFEST POINTS ONLY
OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION
December 11, 2020 YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 3: 1. IT’S ME JSC SANDRA DEE, Cooper D. Taylor, THORNDALE, TX 2. RB CINDY COWFORD, Preslie Havins, THORNDALE, TX CLASS 4: 1. SKH THUMPER, Haley Biggers, DANBURY, TX 2. ESPECIAL MAIDEN, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX CLASS 5: 1. 2NR DRINKS ON ME, Bailey Wolf, WILLIS, TX 2. BBS IRON WHISKEY, Ellie Rice, SPRING, TX
CLASS 22: 1. TABASCO 011, Agave Blue GTX Farm, LLC, GEORGETOWN, TX 2. TL JSC ARROW’S STAR DUST, Thurmond Longhorns, ADKINS, TX CLASS 23: 1. JAKE-FROM STATE FARM, Brown’s Longhorns, SAN ANTONIO, TX CLASS 24: 1. BZB WEED- EATER, Brown’s Longhorns, SAN ANTONIO, TX Haltered Bull Junior Champion: BZB WEED- EATER, Brown’s Longhorns, SAN ANTONIO, TX Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: JAKE-FROM STATE FARM, Brown’s Longhorns, SAN ANTONIO, TX
Youth Female Junior Champion: SKH THUMPER, Haley Biggers, DANBURY, TX Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: ESPECIAL MAIDEN, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX
CLASS 27: 1. JSC SPACE COWBOY, Jeremy and Tina Johnson, SAN ANTONIO, TX CLASS 29: 1. IRON KETTLE 99, Andrew Wilson, Houston, TX
CLASS 8: 1. LUCKY LADY SRC, Braxten Sterling, HOUSTON, TX 2. SEE MY STARLIGHT SHIMMER, Bailey Wolf, WILLIS, TX CLASS 9: 1. SO SPRINGFIELD’S RAIN, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. SKH REFINER’S FIRE, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX CLASS 10: 1. MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. BAR 79 SMOKIN’ PHOENIX, Haley Biggers, DANBURY, TX CLASS 11: 1. SKH SHOWGIRL, Emma Gornick, TOMBALL, TX 2. MINNIE PEARL LP, Braxten Sterling, HOUSTON, TX
Haltered Bull Senior Champion: IRON KETTLE 99, Andrew Wilson, Houston, TX Haltered Bull Senior Champion Reserve: JSC SPACE COWBOY, Jeremy and Tina Johnson, SAN ANTONIO, TX
Youth Female Senior Champion: SKH SHOWGIRL, Emma Gornick, TOMBALL, TX Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX Youth Female Grand Champion: SKH SHOWGIRL, Emma Gornick, TOMBALL, TX Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX
YOUTH BULL DIVISION
CLASS 18: 1. TL JSC ARROW’S STAR DUST, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. TABASCO 011, Braxten Sterling,CLASS 21: 1. JP JUSTIFY, Bailey Wolf, WILLIS, TX 2. JSC SPACE COWBOY, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX Youth Bull Grand Champion: JP JUSTIFY, Bailey Wolf, WILLIS, TX Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: TL JSC ARROW’S STAR DUST, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX
YOUTH STEER DIVISION
CLASS 26: 1. SKH EXPO MAN, Emma Gornick, TOMBALL, TX 2. SKH JIM NOBLE, Alexandria Cameron, ANGLETON, TX CLASS 27: 1. CONFETTI BCB, Michayla Hall, SPRING, TX 2. SKH ASPEN, Alexandria Cameron, ANGLETON, TX Youth Steer Junior Champion: SKH EXPO MAN, Emma Gornick, TOMBALL, TX Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: CONFETTI BCB, Michayla Hall, SPRING, TX CLASS 30: 1. WR TITAN, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX 2. REDSTAR SHOW TIME, Shawn Hinch, MISSOURI CITY, TX CLASS 31: 1. BUCKAROO IRON’S HERCULES, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. SKH GREY WARRIOR, Emma Gornick, TOMBALL, TX CLASS 32: 1. RAFTER M WESTWARD STORM, Michayla Hall, SPRING, TX 2. 2M THUNDER & LIGHTENING, Eisley McCullough, BEAUMONT, TX CLASS 33: 1. SCOOBY DOO PRIME, Emma Lucas, SEABROOK, TX 2. FLY’N P KOKOMO CAYENNE, Preslie Havins, THORNDALE, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion: SCOOBY DOO PRIME, Emma Lucas, SEABROOK, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: RAFTER M WESTWARD STORM, Michayla Hall, SPRING, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion: SKH EXPO MAN, Emma Gornick, TOMBALL, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: SCOOBY DOO PRIME, Emma Lucas, SEABROOK, TX
YOUTH MINIATURE STEER DIVISION
CLASS 38: 1. 2M KENNY CHESNEY, Erica Hinojosa, MISSOURI CITY, TX Youth Steer Miniature Champion: 2M KENNY CHESNEY, Erica Hinojosa, MISSOURI CITY, TX
Haltered Bull Grand Champion: IRON KETTLE 99, Andrew Wilson, Houston, TX Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: JSC SPACE COWBOY, Jeremy and Tina Johnson, SAN ANTONIO, TX
NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 3: 1. RHL THUNDER’S DAYSTAR, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX 2. RHL CATARINA, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 4: 1. RHL IRON CELESTE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX 2. RHL ECHO’S EMELIA, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 5: 1. RHL THUNDER STORM, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX 2. RHL FANTASIA, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion: RHL THUNDER STORM, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: RHL THUNDER’S DAYSTAR, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 8: 1. RHL ECHO’S ELEGANCE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX 2. JP QUEEN OF DIAMONDS, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS 9: 1. PEARLS ON FIRE, Ricky Requardt & Letitia Wilhelm, RED ROCK, TX 2. RHL CROWN BAILEY, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 10: 1. RHL GRACE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX 2. RHL HOPE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 11: 1. SR NOVEMBER MORNING, Steven & Ruby Retzloff, SAN ANGELO, TX Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: PEARLS ON FIRE, Ricky Requardt & Letitia Wilhelm, RED ROCK, TX Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: RHL GRACE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: PEARLS ON FIRE, Ricky Requardt & Letitia Wilhelm, RED ROCK, TX Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: RHL GRACE, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX CLASS 17: 1. ECR SPLENDID DIAMOND, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX 2. CR LIL GLITTERBUG WOW, Cactus Rose Longhorns, EDNA, TX CLASS 19: 1. CR TOTEM’S PLUM GORGEOUS, Cactus Rose Longhorns, EDNA, TX 2. JP FIREFLY, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: ECR SPLENDID DIAMOND, Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner, COLLEGE STATION, TX Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: CR TOTEM’S PLUM GORGEOUS, Cactus Rose Longhorns, EDNA, TX
YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 3: 1. CK EASTER BELLE, Braxten Sterling, HOUSTON, TX 2. TL JSC DREAM GAZER, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX CLASS 4: 1. RUGER’S IVY, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. ESPECIAL MAIDEN, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX CLASS 5: 1. COUNTRY LADY LP, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. ECR TERRIFIC COWGIRL, Sarah Mendietta, KINGSVILLE, TX
STLA WINTERFEST December 12, 2020 OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 3: 1. RB CINDY COWFORD, Rocking B Ranch, Lago Vista, TX 2. CK EASTER BELLE, Angela & Darrell Bivens, WEBSTER, TX CLASS 4: 1. RUGER’S IVY, Rhonda Russo, HEMPSTEAD, TX 2. SKH WHATAGAL, Butterfield Longhorns, SANTA FE, TX CLASS 5: 1. ECR TERRIFIC COWGIRL, Sarah Mendietta, KINGSVILLE, TX 2. 2NR DRINKS ON ME, Jeremy and Tina Johnson, SAN ANTONIO, TX Haltered Female Junior Champion: ECR TERRIFIC COWGIRL, Sarah Mendietta, KINGSVILLE, TX Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: 2NR DRINKS ON ME, Jeremy and Tina Johnson, SAN ANTONIO, TX CLASS 8: 1. BELLA’S BLUEBONNET, Jeramie and Annette James, NEW ULM, TX 2. LUCKY LADY SRC, Robeson Ranch, GORDON, TX CLASS 9: 1. SO SPRINGFIELD’S RAIN, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. HOT JAZZIE, Jeramie and Annette James, NEW ULM, TX CLASS 10: 1. KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Angela & Darrell Bivens, WEBSTER, TX 2. MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, John R. Randolph, SMITHVILLE, TX CLASS 11: 1. SKH SHOWGIRL, Stephen P. Head, ANGLETON, TX 2. MINNIE PEARL LP, John R. Randolph, SMITHVILLE, TX Haltered Female Senior Champion: KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Angela & Darrell Bivens, WEBSTER, TX Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: SKH SHOWGIRL, Stephen P. Head, ANGLETON, TX Haltered Female Grand Champion: KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Angela & Darrell Bivens, WEBSTER, TX Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: SKH SHOWGIRL, Stephen P. Head, ANGLETON, TX CLASS 16: 1. SKH EMERALD SPLASH, Stephen P. Head, ANGLETON, TX
Youth Female Junior Champion: CK EASTER BELLE, Braxten Sterling, HOUSTON, TX Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: COUNTRY LADY LP, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX CLASS 8: 1. JP QUEEN OF DIAMONDS, Danielle Lutz, HAMILTON, TX 2. BELLA’S BLUEBONNET, Chapel James, NEW ULM, TX CLASS 9: 1. CK BEE’S BIT O HONEY, Cooper D. Taylor, THORNDALE, TX 2. TH JSC STARLIGHT DREAMER, Braxten Sterling, CLASS 10: 1. KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Cooper D. Taylor, THORNDALE, TX 2. MISS DOLLY NOT PARTON, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX CLASS 11: 1. MINNIE PEARL LP, Braxten Sterling 2. RB REECIE’S BUTTERCUP, Brandon Couvillon, LEAGUE CITY, TX Youth Female Senior Champion: KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Cooper D. Taylor, THORNDALE, TX Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: MINNIE PEARL LP, Braxten Sterling, HOUSTON, TX Youth Female Grand Champion: KETTLE’S GINGER SNAP, Cooper D. Taylor, THORNDALE, TX Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: CK EASTER BELLE, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX
YOUTH BULL DIVISION
CLASS 18: 1. TL JSC ARROW’S STAR DUST, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. TABASCO 011, Braxten Sterling CLASS 19: 1. JAKE-FROM STATE FARM, Johnny Angelo Greco, BOERNE, TX CLASS 20: 1. BZB WEED- EATER, Tristan Decker, DRIFTWOOD, TX CLASS 21: 1. JSC SPACE COWBOY, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. RIO FIREMAN, Collette Noel McCullough, BEAUMONT, TX Youth Bull Grand Champion: JSC SPACE COWBOY, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: TL JSC ARROW’S STAR DUST, Braxten Sterling, HOUSTON, TX
Haltered Mature Female Champion: SKH EMERALD SPLASH, Stephen P. Head, ANGLETON, TX
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MINIATURE HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
Youth Steer Junior Champion: CP JAVIER, Tristan Decker, DRIFTWOOD, TX Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: BZB JAX-SON, Johnny Angelo Greco, BOERNE, TX
Female Junior Champion: CHASE’S HOPSCOTCH RCR, Redeker/ Christenson Partnership, BLUM, TX Female Junior Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S ARIAT, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX
CLASS 30: 1. WR TITAN, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX 2. BZB MOUSE, Tristan Decker, DRIFTWOOD, TX CLASS 31: 1. BUCKAROO IRON’S HERCULES, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX 2. WR ROCKY’S THUNDER, Libby Butterfield, SANTA FE, TX CLASS 32: 1. MMM PART THE SEA, Shawn Hinch, MISSOURI CITY, TX 2. RB REAGEN SLATE, Preslie Havins, THORNDALE, TX CLASS 33: 1. SCOOBY DOO PRIME, Emma Lucas, SEABROOK, TX 2. CK TATTOO’S ROCKET, Madison Schroeder, SPRING, TX
CLASS M07: 1. V3C CHASE’S RUBEE II, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX CLASS M08: 1. LRML CALLIE’S CLAY POT, Rebecca J. Gilbert, SOMERSET, TX 2. SS MINI GIRL CRUSH, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM
Youth Steer Senior Champion: BUCKAROO IRON’S HERCULES, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: WR TITAN, Alexis Buentello, STAFFORD, TX
Female Grand Champion: LRML CALLIE’S CLAY POT, Rebecca J. Gilbert, SOMERSET, TX Female Grand Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S RUBEE II, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX
CLASS 26: 1. BZB JAX-SON, Johnny Angelo Greco, BOERNE, TX 2. TJ WAGON WHEEL, Preslie Havins, THORNDALE, TX CLASS 27: 1. CP JAVIER, Tristan Decker, DRIFTWOOD, TX 2. CONFETTI BCB, Michayla Hall, SPRING, TX
Youth Steer Grand Champion: BUCKAROO IRON’S HERCULES, Chris Dommert, HOUSTON, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: CP JAVIER, Tristan Decker, DRIFTWOOD, TX
YOUTH MINIATURE STEER DIVISION
CLASS 38: 1. LL BABY FACE NELSON, Gabriella Pedraza, MISSOURI CITY, TX 2. 2M KENNY CHESNEY, Erica Hinojosa, MISSOURI CITY, TX Youth Steer Miniature Champion: LL BABY FACE NELSON, Gabriella Pedraza, MISSOURI CITY, TX Youth Steer Miniature Champion Reserve: 2M KENNY CHESNEY, Erica Hinojosa, MISSOURI CITY, TX
TROPHY STEER DIVISION
CLASS 1: 1. COCO’S COWBOY, Sarah Heimeyer, LAKE JACKSON, TX 2. SCOOBY DOO PRIME, Emma Lucas, SEABROOK, TX CLASS 2: 1. PECOS STAR 2, Robert Bierman, MANVEL, TX 2. SR LITTLE BUCK, Steven & Ruby Retzloff, SAN ANGELO, TX Steer Junior Champion: COCO’S COWBOY, Sarah Heimeyer, LAKE JACKSON, TX Steer Junior Champion Reserve: PECOS STAR 2, Robert Bierman, MANVEL, TX CLASS 5: 1. CACTUS JACK 5, Steven & Ruby Retzloff, SAN ANGELO, TX Steer Senior Champion: CACTUS JACK 5, Steven & Ruby Retzloff, SAN ANGELO, TX Steer Grand Champion: COCO’S COWBOY, Sarah Heimeyer, LAKE JACKSON, TX Steer Grand Champion Reserve: PECOS STAR 2, Robert Bierman, MANVEL, TX
CLASS M02: 1. V3C CHASE’S ARIAT, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX 2. JP QUEEN OF HEARTS, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M04: 1. CHASE’S HOPSCOTCH RCR, Redeker/ Christenson Partnership, BLUM, TX 2. V3C CHASE’S HARMONIA, Redeker/ J Long Partnership, BLUM, TX
Female Senior Champion: LRML CALLIE’S CLAY POT, Rebecca J. Gilbert, SOMERSET, TX Female Senior Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S RUBEE II, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX
MINIATURE HALTERED BULL DIVISION
CLASS M18: 1. JP SAVAGE SAM, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M19: 1. JP CALL IT COURAGE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX 2. V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Bull Junior Champion: JP CALL IT COURAGE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Bull Junior Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M22: 1. V3C CHASE’S HUMPERDINCK, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M23: 1. LRML JESSE’S GUNSMOKE, Rebecca J. Gilbert, SOMERSET, TX Bull Senior Champion: V3C CHASE’S HUMPERDINCK, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Bull Senior Champion Reserve: LRML JESSE’S GUNSMOKE, Rebecca J. Gilbert, SOMERSET, TX Bull Grand Champion: V3C CHASE’S HUMPERDINCK, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Bull Grand Champion Reserve: LRML JESSE’S GUNSMOKE, Rebecca J. Gilbert, SOMERSET, TX
MINIATURE HALTERED BULL DIVISION CLASS M28: 1. 2M KENNY CHESNEY, Ark-La-Tex Texas Longhorn Association, SAN AUGUSTINE, TX 2. JP OLD YELLER, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M29: 1. LL BABY FACE NELSON, Gabriella Pedraza, MISSOURI CITY, TX CLASS M30: 1. V3C CHASE’S LEVI, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX 2. LRML FIREBALL, Rebecca J. Gilbert, SOMERSET, TX Steer Grand Champion: LL BABY FACE NELSON, Gabriella Pedraza, MISSOURI CITY, TX Steer Grand Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S LEVI, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX
Attention Show Chairs! Results are published once official results are received and verified as correct in the HORNS show management system. Please submit your official results to the TLBAA office as soon as possible to avoid a delay in being published in Trails Magazine and to ensure points are kept current. Please feel Non-Haltered to submit champion/Reserve Champion photos as well. Candids may be submitted to myra@tlbaa. org and may be used based on space available.
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Advertising Index —A— A & S Land & Cattle.................................... 49 Anderson, Frank Jr. and III...........................8 Arch Acres.................................................... 48 —B— Bar H Ranch................................................. 48 Beadle Land & Cattle.............................8, 48 Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co......................8 Bentwood Ranch........................................ 49 Big Valley Longhorns.......................... FC, 48 BPT Longhorns..............................................8 Buckhorn Cattle Co................................... 48 Bull Creek Longhorns.................................23 Butler Breeders......................................... 8, 9 Butler Breeders Online Futurity..................9 —C— C4Longhorns.................................................8 Caballo Bravo Longhorns......................... 48 Cedar View Ranch...................................... 48 Champion Genetics....................................47 Christa Cattle Co...........................................8 Crazy Cattle Co.......................................... 49 —D— Dalgood Longhorns......................................8 DCCI Equipment........................................ 44 DCT Cattle Co..............................................29 Diamond C Ranch...................................... 48 Diamond Q Longhorns............................. 49 Dickinson Cattle Co...................................BC Double C Ranch..................................... 7, 48 Double S Ranch............................................. 7 Doug Hunt Longhorns.............................. 50 —E— El Coyote Ranch............................................ 1 Elm Springs Acres....................................... 50 —F— Falls Creek Longhorns..................................8 FHR Longhorns............................... IFC, 7, 49 Flying D Ranch............................................ 49 Flying Diamond Ranch.............................. 48 —G— GVR Longhorns.......................................... 49 —H— Harrell Ranch........................................ 24, 25 Helm Cattle Co........................................... 49 Herdsman Legends.....................................35 Hicks Longhorns...........................................8 Hickman Longhorns.................................. 49 Hired Hand Software..................................41 Hudson Longhorns.......................................5 Hudson/Valentine Auctions..................3, 21 Husky Branding Irons................................ 40
—I— Ironwood Ranch..........................................49 ITTLA Heifer Futurity................................... 14 —J— Jack Mountain Ranch.................................50 JKG Longhorns......................................... 8, 9 J.M.R. Cattle Co.......................................... 49 Jo-Lin Ranch............................................... 50 —K— King, Terry.................................................... 48 —L— Legends Longhorn Sale.............................35 Leonard New River Ranch.........................33 Little Ace Cattle Co.......................................9 Lodge Creek Longhorns........................... 48 Lone Wolf Ranch........................................ 49 Long M Ranch.......................................38, 49 Longhorn Ventures.....................................19 Lucas Ranch................................................ 48 —M— McLeod Ranch...............................................9 Millennium Futurity...............................16, 17 Moose Willow Ranch................................. 48 Morgan Livestock Co.................................27 Moriah Farms.............................................. 49 —N— NS Horns...................................................... 48 NTLBA............................................................27 —R— Rio Vista Ranch..............................................9 Roberts Longhorns.......................................9 Rockin H Longhorns................................. IFC Rockin Hil Longhorns................................ 48 Rockin I Longhorns.................................... 50 Rocking P Longhorns...................................9 Rocky Mountain Longhorns.................... 48 Rolling D Ranch.......................................... 48 Ross Ranch Horns...................................... 49 Running Arrow Longhorns........................45 —S— Safari B Ranch............................................. 48 Sand Hills Ranch......................................... 48 Senior Security Benefits.............................27 Show Champions........................................29 Singing Coyote Ranch.............................. 50 Spring Creek Farms.......................................9 SS Longhorns.............................................. 49 Star Creek Ranch........................................ 49 Struthoff Ranch........................................... 50 —T— Texoma Spring Classic............................... 11
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“No fingers, no problem! We can cross our horns!” Thanks to Angela Whitney, M&A Longhorns of Oak Grove, LA for the submission. —T— Thate Cattle Co.............................................9 The Source...................................................27 Thurmond Longhorns............................... 49 TLBAA Beef Producers...............................37 Top Hand Sale.......................................38, 44 Triple R Ranch (TX)........................................9 Triple S Bar Ranch...................................... 49 TS Adcock Longhorns............................... 50 —W— Walkers U7-................................................. 50 Warminski.....................................................29 WB Longhorns............................................ 49 Westhaven Longhorns.............................. 48 Wichita Fence Company.......................... 40 Worthington Bank.......................................29
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MARCH 4 • CR Longhorns Online Extravaganza, Alex Dees 514-358-8787, atdees@aol.com or Justin Rombeck 816-536-1083, justinthelonghornman@ gmail.com MARCH 5-6 • Cattle Baron Premier Longhorn Sale & Winchester Futurity, Navasota, Texas. Rick Friedrich 713-305-0259, Rick@RiverRanchLonghorns.com or www.TLBGCA.com. MARCH 12-13 • NTLBA Spring Show, Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. “Ontime” entry deadline Feb. 24th. John Oliver 972-268-0083, joliver210@yahoo.com or Brenda Oliver 972-268-0031, boliver84@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. MARCH 13 • Struthoff Longhorns Female Sale, San Antonio, TX. Lynn Struthoff (210) 473-7768, Josie Struthoff (210) 601-3464 or Lori McCarty (817) 991-8825. MARCH 19-20 • Longhorn Legacy Sale, Grapevine, TX. Bear Davidson (540) 687-0050/beardavidson@ymail.com or Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654. Visit www. thelonghornlegacygroup.com MARCH 25-26 • YMBL South Texas State Fair Longhorn Show, Ford Fairgrounds, Beaumont, TX. Jessica Wade dubosejessica@yahoo.com or 903-948-5194. Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers. MARCH 26-27 • Texoma Spring Classic, Overbrook, OK. Sale hosts: Bob & Pam Loomis, Dale Hunt & Sherrill Caddell. Contact Dale Hunt 402-214-4851 or Bob Loomis 580-276-7498 MARCH 26-28 • OTLA Spring Shoot-Out, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, OK. Contact David Edwards, dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com, (918) 5570362. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Youth Points Only.
APRIL 2021
APRIL 9-10 • 8th Annual Blue Ridge Longhorn Sale, Contact Bubba Bollier at bollier7572@yahoo.com or 325-247-6249. APRIL 9 • Southeastern Winchester Futurity, Lexington, KY. Contact Terry King at tklonghorns@centurylink.net or 850-299-6875; Nancy Dunn at nancydunn2010@ windstream.net or 334-318-0887; Jimmy Jones at horseshoejlonghorns@gmail.com or 334-652-9599. APRIL 9-10 • Hudson-Valentine Bluegrass Sale, Lexington, KY. Contact Lorinda Valentine at panthercreekranch@att.net or 270-996-2046. APRIL 16-17 • Cherry Blossom Sale, Culpepper, VA. Bear Davidson (540) 6870050/beardavidson@ymail.com or Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654. Visit www. thelonghornlegacygroup.com APRIL 17 • Matagorda County Fair Youth Show, Bay City, TX. Contact Stephen Head 979-549-5270 or headshorns@hotmail.com. Qualifying Youth. APRIL 23-25 • Great Western Trail Days, Goree Expo Center, Coleman, TX. Contact Ashlee Miller, slickrockdesigns@gmail.com, (325) 669-2292 or Catherine Morris, morriscatran@taylortel.net, (325) 829-9219. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Youth Points Only. APRIL 24 • 43rd B&C Spring Sale, Green City, MO. Sale auctioneers: Shawn & Bill Sayre. Contact: Shawn 660-734-8782. APRIL 30-MAY 2 • STLA Llano Spring Show, Llano, TX. Entry Deadline April 15. Contact Bubba Bollier 325-247-6249 or bollier7572@yahoo.com; Sandi Nordhausen 512-750-1350 or sandinordhausen@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, 2 Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. APRIL 30-MAY 1 • Red McCombs Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX. Contact Alan & Teresa Sparger at dodgeram52@yahoo.com or 210-445-8798.
MAY 2021
APRIL 30-MAY 1 • Red McCombs Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX. Contact Alan & Teresa Sparger at dodgeram52@yahoo.com or 210-445-8798. MAY 7-9 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Miracle Farm, Brenham, TX. Contact Stephen Head 979-549-5270 or headshorns@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. MAY 13-15 • Millennium Futurity, Somervell Expo Center, Glen Rose, TX. Entry forms available at www.millenniumfuturity.com. Christy Randolph 713-7038458 or lpinesranch@aol.com MAY 14 • Butler Online Futurity Opens, Visit www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com. James Turner 936-689-1914 or the5tcorp@yahoo.com MAY 28-29 • Hudson-Valentine Fort Worth Stockyards Longhorn Auction, River Ranch Stockyards. Lorinda Valentine (270) 996-2046 or panthercreekranch@att.net
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JUNE 2021
JUNE 11-12 • Pineywood’s Futurity, Angelina Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401, 4tlonghorns@gmail.com or David Wars (936) 404-2116. www.arklatexlonghorns. JUNE 11-12 • The Midwest Sale, Winfield, KS. Bear Davidson (540) 6870050/beardavidson@ymail.com or Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654. Visit www. thelonghornlegacygroup.com JUNE 13 • Butler Online Futurity Entry Deadline, Visit www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com. James Turner 936-689-1914 or the5tcorp@ yahoo.com JUNE 18-19 • The Oregon Trail Sale, Dundee, Oregon. Scott Picker 503-572-5656, Scott@aspencreeklandscaping.com. JUNE 23-26 • TLBAA World Expo & National Youth Show, Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX. Pam Robison 817-625-641 x106 or pam@tlbaa.org.
JULY 2021
JULY 16-17 • The Biggest Little Longhorn Sale & Futurity, Reno Livestock Event Center Pavillion, Reno, NV. Melissa Boerst 775-560-3767 or silversummitranch@ gmail.com
AUGUST 2021
AUGUST 7 • Great Northern Cheesehead Longhorn Futurity, 5D Ranch, Gresham, WI. Dan Huntington (715) 853-7608, Mike Thiel (920) 595-0336 or Ali Mast (715) 495-4369. AUGUST 20-21 • 5 Star Longhorn Production Sale, Fort Worth, TX. Contact Dale Hunt 402-214-4851 or Bob Loomis 580-276-7498 AUGUST 20 • Regional Horn Measurement Competition, Central States Fair, Rapid City, SD. Scot O’Bryan (605) 344-2263 or Gordon Howie (605) 381-3998. AUGUST 21 • 3rd Annual Top Hand Invitational Longhorn Sale, Central States Fair, Rapid City, SD. Scot O’Bryan (605)344-2263 or Gordon Howie (605) 381-3998. AUGUST 22 • 6th Annual World Qualifying Longhorn Show, Central States Fair, Rapid City, SD. Scot O’Bryan (605) 344-2263 or Gordon Howie (605) 381-3998.
SEPTEMBER 2021 SEPTEMBER 4 • 24th Annual Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart, TX. Kaso Kety 985-674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355. Butler Online Futurity Opens May 14. Futurity Entry Deadline June 13. SEPTEMBER 10-11 • Struthoff Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sale, San Antonio, TX. Lynn Struthoff (210) 473-7768, Josie Struthoff (210) 601-3464 or Lori McCarty (817) 991-8825. SEPTEMBER 11-12 • 4th Annual East Coast Longhorn Classic, Culpepper, VA. Bear Davidson (540) 687-0050/beardavidson@ymail.com or Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654. Visit www.gandgtexaslonghorns.com SEPTEMBER 17-18 • Legends Longhorn Sale & Futurity, Duncan, Oklahoma. Justin Rombeck 816-536-1083 or legendslonghornsale@gmail.com. Visit www. herdsmanlegends.com SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2 • Tulsa State Fair, OK Ford Dealers Arena, Tulsa, OK. Contact David Edwards at 918-557-0364 or dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@ gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered & Youth.
OCTOBER 2021 OCTOBER 1-3 • East Texas State Fair, Tyler, TX. Enter online at etstatefair.com. Contact John & Brenda Oliver 972-268-0083, joliver210@yahoo.com or Lana Hightower 903-681-1093 or glcattleco@aol.com. Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth & Trophy Steers. OCTOBER 9 • 43rd B&C Fall Sale, Green City, MO. Sale auctioneers: Shawn & Bill Sayre. Contact: Shawn 660-734-8782. OCTOBER 29-31 • Ark-La-Tex Annual Fall Show, George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center, Lufkin ,TX. Contact Jessica Wade, 903-948-5194 or arklatex. tina10@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers and Miniatures. Affiliates: Please submit a completed show application to pam@tlbaa. org in order to have your TLBAA World Qualifying show listed. All other events, sales, field days or other activities may email your information directly to myra@tlbaa.org.
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