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Texas Longhorn Trails (817) 625-6241• (817) 625-1388 (FAX) P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 E-Mail: trails@tlbaa.org http://www.tlbaa.org
Staff VOL. 23 NO. 2
MAY 2011
Interim Editor in Chief: Laura Standley • Ext. 105 laura@tlbaa.org
Contributing Editor: Henry L. King Advertising: Troy Robinett • Ext. 117 troy@tlbaa.org
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Multi-Media Designer/Photographer Coral Bucy • Ext. 109 coral@tlbaa.org
Regional Correspondents
Feature Articles:
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Prodigious Producers By Henry King ........................21-24
Officers & Directors ............................5 Message From The Chairman ............16 TLBT Update ..................................17 Affiliate News ..............................41-42 Members In The News..................43-44 In The Pen ........................................50 Memoriams ........................................50 Movers & Shakers ............................51 Show Results Update..........................52 Herd Management ............................53 In Box ..............................................54 Dams of Distinction ..........................57 Ad Index ..........................................63 Just For Grins ....................................63 Save the Date ....................................64
Articles: Affiliate Princess Contest....................20 TLBAA Board Vacancies ....................16 A TLBT Blast From The Past ......46-47 By Sarah Faske TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship ......47 Registration Matters ..........................57
Sales, Shows & Tours: B&C Show Me Sale ..............................20 Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale ........26-27 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo ....45 Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo ....................45
About the Cover: Featured on this month’s cover are top producing females of the TLBAA. We celebrate these wonderful females and their production through the Longhorn industry. (Top l-r) Doherty 698, Ghost, (Middle) Twist #21, (Bottom l-r) PLHR Miss Lin 4/4, Ranger’s Measles.
Lori Beeson • Nolensville, Tennessee Bonnie Damrow • Roca, Nebraska Paige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado Rebecca Moeller • Socorro, New Mexico Wanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, Texas Bodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma
Office Staff Special Events: Kim Barfield, Sales • Ext. 119 Pam Galloway, Shows • Ext. 106 Registrations: Dana Coomer • Ext. 116 Rick Fritsche • Ext. 107 Financial Services: Dawn LeBlanc • Ext. 121 Administrative Assistant: Amber LeBlanc • Ext. 100 The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469) is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Periodical Postage Paid at Fort Worth, TX. Subscription rates: $60 per year; foreign per year $75. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Texas Longhorn Trails, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Phone (817) 625-6241. Fax (817) 625-1388. Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of advertisements printed and also assume responsibility for any claims arising from such advertisements made against the publisher. Publisher reserves exclusive rights to accept or reject advertising or editorial material submitted for publication in the Texas Longhorn Trails magazine. Articles and photos from this publication may be reprinted only with permission of the publisher.
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DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6
Chairman of the Board: Brent Bolen • (602) 769-0900
Secretary: Scott Simmons • (618) 729-2004
Executive Vice Chairman: Lana Hightower • (903) 963-7442
Treasurer: Gary Bowdoin • (254) 640-0844
1st Vice Chairman: Donnie Taylor • (936) 422-3155
Director: Steven Zunker • (210) 827-3940
2nd Vice Chairman: Dora Thompson • (318) 872-6329
Director: Terry King • (850) 956-4154
DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Vacant
Lana Hightower
DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18 At-Large Director
Steve Quary
(903) 963-7442 glcattleco@aol.com
(405) 567-3093
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Dora Thompson
Brent Bolen
Rich Spooner
(318) 872-6329 or (318) 871-6160 echoofambush@aol.com
(602) 769-0900 brent@tcmmasonry.com
(580) 320-4441 oxbowranch.spooner@yahoo.com
Region 1 - Director
Region 7 - Director
Region 13 - Director
Ron Walker
Donnie Taylor
Vacant
Region 8 - Director
Region 14 - Director
(403) 548-6684
(936) 422-3155 longhorn4t@msn.com
Region 2 - Director
Mark Stuck
Jim Rombeck
Bernard Lankford
(540) 752-6831 bcrstuck@hotmail.com
(817) 341-2013 MoriahFarmsBL@aol.com
(785) 799-3712 jrombeck@yahoo.com
Region 3 - Director
Region 9 - Director
Region 15 Director
Scott Simmons
(618) 729-2004 ssimmons@copeplastics.com
Robert Richey
Randy Briscoe
Region 10 - Director
Region 16 - Director
(405) 375-3090 Kingrjj@aol.com
(325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com
Region 4 - Director
Carl R. Brantley
Doug Hunt
Gary Bowdoin
(336) 667-5452 TLBAA.Region4Director@yahoo.com
(254) 640-0844 Tonkawacattleco@aol.com
(435) 275-2112 ddlonghorns@hotmail.com
Region 5 - Director
Region 11 - Director
Region 17 - Director
Terry King
Terry Fuhriman
Larry Smith
(850) 956-4154 tklonghorns@centurylink.net
(281) 935-2811 texasslonghorns@aol.com
(208) 860-7430 terry@fuhrimanins.com
Region 6 - Director
Region 12 - Director
Region 18 - Director
Gene Juranka
Steven Zunker
(337) 328-7258 longhorn@camtel.net
Ray Beadle
(408) 834-0110 rlbeadle@longfibre.com
(210) 827-3940 stevenzunker@msn.com
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SHERMAN BOYLES
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JOHN R. BALL
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BOB MOORE*
STEVEN ZUNKER
WALTER B. SCOTT
BILL ANTHONY
RIEMER CALHOUN, JR.
JOEL LEMLEY
JAMES WARREN
DR. L.V. BAKER
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Marshall Ruble
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Dr. Scott Schaake
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Darlene Aldridge, DVM • John Parmley Proud Member of the TLBAA
8405 FM 1361 • Somerville, TX 77879 979-272-3600 home • 281-541-1200 cell www.starcreekranch.com • darlene@starcreekranch.com
From the Chairman of the Board May is on its way, and I don't need to be a weather man to tell you that its going to get hot. Speaking of hot, May and June are filled with events that include the Best of West Sale in West, TX and the Cattle Baron’s Premium Longhorn Sale in Navasota, TX. The South Texas Longhorn Association is hosting their spring field day and general membership meeting on May 14th at Lampasas, TX. Enjoy the day with Longhorn friends and education. Longhorn events are spread over the country as exhibitors will be showing at the Capitan Show in Capitan, NM and the Winchester Futurity of the North in Logansport, IN. June brings the greatest show on earth, The TLBAA World Show & National Youth Show. There will be more TLBT Youth members at this event than any other event of the year. As always, we could use your help. We always need more sponsors and we need you, our members, to fill the stands and cheer for our exhibitors. The show in 2010 was great, and I promise you it will be even better in 2011. I have been to many events in the last couple of months, and I have learned a lot. I need to listen to our members more often and not always give my own opinion. I keep hearing that all Texas Longhorn breeders need to get along, to go to events and talk cattle, not politics. As your Chairman, I promise I will do everything I can to make the TLBAA the best it can be. In the next few months, I hope I see you at a Longhorn event and lets talk LONGHORNS. Thank you,
Brent Bolen, Chairman
OFFICIAL NOTICE: TLBAA Board of Directors Announce Board Vacancies The TLBAA Board of Directors has approved the following policy concerning the filling of vacancies on the Board: To be considered for appointment to fill a vacant Board position, a member must be in good standing: free of any debt owed to the TLBAA and not under written charges of Article VI Expulsion. A 60-days notice shall be published in the Trails magazine and on E-Trails regarding the vacancy. Anyone seeking the vacant position on the Board shall have at least five members state in writing their support for the person seeking the appointment. Contact information must be provided for verification. Should none apply or fail to receive five supporting letters, a notice of the vacancy will be sent to Affiliate Presidents in the region of the vacancy. Should names surface from the Affiliate Presidents, the same requirements would apply. Applicants shall appear in person at the Board meeting when that item is called for consideration. Board vacancies should not be filled just for the sake of filling a vacancy. The following vacancies on the Board of Directors are: Division A: At Large Director • Division C: Region 13 Director Any member interested in filling the position in their region or At Large, should refer to the policy above. If you have further questions please contact a Director in your Division. Applicants that are verified to be in good standing with five written recommendations that have been verified will be asked to attend the June 11th Board Meeting in Ft. Worth to be considered and if approved will be seated immediately. The letters of recommendation should be sent to: Brent Bolen, Chairman of the Board, c/o TLBAA, P.O. Box 4430, Fort Worth, TX 76164.
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TLBT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT
AN S E IP HTS R T G S ND RY NI A RS NT A U T O S C Name: Abigail Faske TLBT Office: Secretary Age: 18 years old Hometown: Somerville, Texas School: Homeschooled Number of Years in the TLBT: 5 years
When and how did you become involved with the TLBT? In the summer of 2005, my family had purchased a ranch of 101 acres. My dad let my mom choose five Texas Longhorns as a gift for Christmas. The first show that we went to was the TLBGCA Brenham Show in May. We had a good time and met so many new friends. At the show, a couple of my brothers and sisters won calves in the calf drawing and we grew from that.
What is your favorite part of showing Longhorns? My favorite part is showmanship because it is the most competitive class of the day.
What is the best advice about showing Longhorns you have received and from whom? The best advice I’ve received is from Randy Allgood and that is “know the cons and pros of the animal you are exhibiting because that will help you win.”
What do you enjoy doing when you are not showing Longhorns? I enjoy riding Texas Longhorn steers and horses at our ranch. I also enjoy attending Independence Baptist Church, playing the viola, and sketching pictures.
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President’s Message Dear TLBT Members, This past month has to have been the busiest time of this show season. I hope you all had as much fun as I had during the spring shows. Make sure to thank your parents or grandparents and everyone else who has made it possible for you to show Longhorns. I know it isn’t cheap to feed an animal that can be up to nine hundred pounds at twelve months old. Those of you who have won calves in the calf drawing and kept up on your calves’ record books know what I mean. I would also like to thank everyone who made it possible for the TLBGCA to give away seven heifers and three steers at the Brenham Show. Last year at the world show, there was a Senior Heifer Sale. This year we will be having the sale again. It will be held before the Trophy Steer Show with the consignors being Abigail Faske, Allyn Ryan, Andrew Faske, Mathew Head, and myself. I hope you can all attend this sale and help them as they are graduating and could use a little extra money to help out though the college years. These participants have put time, feed, dedication, and done their best to consign some of the best animals they own. There will be a TLBT General Membership Meeting at the World Show again this year. At this meeting we will be electing next year’s new TLBT officers and directors. All TLBT members are encouraged to attend. This is also your opportunity to share your ideas and thoughts on things we can improve in our organization. In the last couple of months, two affiliates have started new youth affiliates. The North Texas Longhorn Association and the Gulf Coast Texas Longhorn Association have created youth affiliates that will work to cater to the youth in the areas they serve. The Gulf Coast Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow has already been planning for their first fundraiser. It will be a “cow wash” held at the 2011 World Show. They will accept donations for their hard work, and it will be less work for you. Please show your support for them. Please join us for the “Parade of Horns” that will be held in the Fort Worth Stockyards the day before the World Show. Bring your riding steers and plan for a day of fun. This is a great way to kick off the World Show. For more information please contact Kim Barfield at the TLBAA office at 817-625-6241. We would like to have as many participants as possible. We hope to see you there. Sincerely,
Jacob Faske TLBT President
Craig Greer Mr. Craig Greer has served in the Army in the Airborne Infantry for about three years. He is stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska and was deployed to Afghanistan from March 2009-March 2010. Craig was a member of the TLBAA for six years. He got started when his family bought a few Longhorns from Ron and Elaine Nederhoff. Shortly after buying the cattle, he started showing.
The TLBT theme for the year is “Stars and Stripes and Old Country Nights.” We will be honoring our troops this year. If you are serving or have served in the US Military, please contact Sarah Faske, TLBT Reporter, sarahfaske@gmail.com. We would like to recognize all Longhorn breeders and those serving alongside them that have helped to protect our country and the freedoms that we enjoy. May 2011
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Give your breeding program BOX Z RANCH Butler genetics that work!
Beadle Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, California (408) 834-0110 • (408) 656-6266 e-mail: rlbeadle@longfibre.com
Box Z Ranch - Steven Zunker & Louis Christa 1506 Harwood Road, Luling, TX 78648 Ranch mobile (210) 827-3940 www.boxzranch.com
Buckhorn Cattle Company - Buck & Sharon Adams 110 N. Broad, Guthrie, OK 73044 www.buckhorncattle.com (405) 260-1942 • (405) 282-9800
Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers
3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 e-mail: ancopa5@yahoo.com
RVR Bentley Dark Star Chex x BH Henry’s Reflection
Falls Creek Longhorns - Stanley & Sandi Tidwell 2330 W. FM 875, Midlothian, TX 76065 Contact Russell Hooks - (409) 381-0616 Herd Manager/Consultant e-mail: russellh@longhornroundup.com
Kent & Sandy Harrell
15 W 6th St Ste 2510, Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 299-6402 • (918) 733-4008 www.harrellranch.com • e-mail: Kent@harrellranch.com
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety - Little Ace Cattle Company P.O. Box 386, Folsom LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 e-mail: ketyfolsom@aol.com
Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P Longhorns KASHMIR 05 BR3 R3 Dylan x Kashmir B R3
P.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com • e-mail: bpotts1@verizon.net
Rafter H Longhorns - Kenn Harding, Tammy Tiner & Laura Harding 200 Pershing Ave., College Station, TX 77840 (979) 777-5256 e-mail: rafter-h@rafter-h-longhorns.com
Rio Vista Ranch - Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 4818 Eck Lane, Austin, TX 78734 (512) 266-3250 Cell: (512) 422-8336 e-mail: elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com
RVR Max Z MacWeb’s Mac Jumbo x VJ Nestor’s Brenda co-owned with Rio Vista Ranch
Box Z Ranch Steven Zunker & Louis Christa Luling, TX • 210-827-3940
www.boxzranch.com
Shamrock Land & Cattle LLC - Gary, Patric & McKenna Donovan P.O. Box 374, Mt. Hood, OR 97041 e-mail: butlerlonghorns@yahoo.com (541) 490-4681
Westfarms Inc. - Dale, Lynette, Leslie & Matt Westmoreland 13529 Hwy 450, Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 795-1539 Cell: (985) 515-3172 e-mail: lwestmoreland.ees@wpsb.org
a boost with Butler genetics! Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (281) 501-2100 edie.wakefield@gmail.com
V&J Longhorns
Concho Ranch - Tony & Judy Cain 707 S. David St • San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 657-0707 • (325) 650-4676 e-mail: tcconchoranch@hotmail.com
DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman (713) 782-8422 • Waller, TX e-mail: dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com
Bob & Pam Loomis - Loomis Longhorns Rt. 1 Box 673 • Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 276-9265 • Fax (580) 276-3049 e-mail: loomis20@juno.com
Moriah Farms - Bernard Lankford Weatherford, TX (817) 341-4677 • (817) 319-9198 cell www.moriahfarmslonghorns.com
McWebb Iodine 722 McWeb’s Mac Jumbo x McWeb Iodine 1 21/3 Owned in partnership with McLeod Ranch
Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin 5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713 (409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926 Cell (409) 781-3215 e-mail: dayamisrockingranch@yahoo.com
Sidewinder Cattle Company - Ed Shehee, Jr. 1007 Airport Blvd • Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 572-6595 www.sidewindercattleco.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. - John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467
VJ Fetus’s Little Droopy – Born 11/10/09 Festus Mc 27 x VJ Little Droopy
Triple R Ranch - Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Road • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 • e-mail: r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com
V&J Longhorns - Vernon & Janis Webb 9303 Lone Star Rd. • Washington, TX 77880 (936) 878-2954
This space is available for your ranch listing! VJ Concho’s Alpha - Born 2/26/10 Concho Chex 777 x Jackie Lynn 179
Vernon & Janis Webb 9303 Lone Star Rd. Washington, TX 77880 (936) •878-2954
B&C Show Me Sale Results Submitted by Sayre Auction Services The 33rd B&C Show Me Sale was held in Brookfield, MO, with over 213 buyers from 23 states. Held March 26, 2011, the sale boasted the selling of 400 head with very active buyers. Auctioneers were Bill Sayre & Shawn Sayre. High selling heifer (Lot F7) owned by Gregg & Sandy Sherwood sold to Ben Gravett for $10,500. High selling bull (Lot 19) owned by Bill & Jo Le'An sold to Jennie Hicks for $2100.00. High selling cow (Lot 2) owned by Gregg & Sandy Sherwood sold to Joe Sedlacek for $2600.00. High selling steer (Lot 193) owned by Mike McClanahan sold to Joe Sedlacek for $1900.00 Top 4 head in sale averaged $5900.00 30 head of registered selling for 900 to 10,500 out of 76 head. Ropers small selling 375 to 400 large ropers selling for 400-550. Bred commercial cows 600-1000.
Vernon and Corinne Bancroft, Paton, OH.
Gregg Sherwood, NE; Scott Simmons, IL; Sandy Sherwood; and Shawn Sayre, MO. The Sherwoods had the 1st place heifer as well as the high selling animal.
Jim Small, IN; Kim and Doug Marsh, IL.
John & Chrissy Perry, IN and Darla Rohr, IN.
Scott Simmons, IL; Shawn Sayre, MO; Mike McClanahan, MO - 1st Place Heifer.
Everyone Can Participate in the Affiliate Princess Challenge The Affiliate Princess contest has been developed to involve every TLBAA member who currently owns a registered heifer born in 2010. So often its been said that "shows are too far to travel to", "too expense to attend", "too much work".... No more excuses.... There is no reason why every active member can't be part of the upcoming Affiliate Princess Competition. What's needed.... – a TLBAA registered 2010 heifer – a TLBAA current membership in good standing, and – a current membership with an active TLBAA affiliate. Don't have one of those?
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Check the TLBAA website and any of those three requirements can be obtained by getting involved with the TLBAA. For the affiliates....this is "an opportune time to shine"...promote your affiliate and the great cattle that are being raised by members belonging to your organization. How does the entry get selected? That's up to each affiliate and the more innovative the selection process, the more it needs to be shared in the TRAILS, so others can read about it in the affiliate news section. The deadline for entries is September 1, 2011, the photo requirements and the official entry form will be sent to each active
affiliate chairperson in the upcoming weeks. Start looking...there's cash to be won, and bragging rights as the 1st TLBAA Affiliate Princess. Have fun, involve as many members as possible, find the best heifer to represent your affiliate. For questions or further information, contact Louis Christa at lchri58@msn.com
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The availability of embryo transfer combined with a booming U.S. economy and favorable tax considerations in the early 1980’s led to a spike in per-cow TLBAA registrations, beginning in 1982.
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exas Longhorn cows have a well-deserved reputation for productivity and mothering ability, and the owners of most of these cows would be satisfied with one calf every year. Some exceptional producers, however, can advance the genetic value of the breed through scientific procedures that were far over the horizon when the TLBAA was formed in 1964. Artificial insemination can magnify the ability of a prepotent sire far beyond his home pasture, but until the advent of embryo transfer, the norm was still one calf per year for a cow. As a scientific oddity, embryo transfer was known as early as 1890, but the first commercial embryo transfers in the United States were not done with cattle until the 1970’s. With early procedures, the embryos were recovered using surgical techniques and it was not until less invasive methods were developed that the process became affordable enough for widespread use. The availability of embryo transfer combined with a booming U.S. economy and favorable tax considerations in the early 1980’s led to a spike in per-cow TLBAA registrations, beginning in 1982. One of the most famous donors was Doherty 698, who leads the list with 59 registered offspring. Born in 1977, she produced one calf per year in 1979, 1980 and 1981. Thirteen were registered to her in 1982, with 18, the peak year for her production, in 1983. Her last two calves were registered in 2001, with a few additional births in some of the intervening years. Ghost Other top producers include Ghost, 47; Kyzer 2, 41; Tari Graves FM49, 38; YO Alpine Wichita 598, 37; Twist #21, 37; 3S Lady Red, 36; Little Britches, 35; Crystal, 34 and PLHR Miss Lin 4/4, 34. Other notables are Ranger’s Measles, Archer 382, Sarasam, Delta Nicole, Tabasco’s Lezawe and Delta Vixen. Darol Dickinson, who now operates Dickinson Cattle Company, Incorporated (DCCI) in Barnesville, Ohio, was located in May 2011
Calhan, Colorado during the first two decades of his involvement with Texas Longhorns. Many of those top producers were associated with the Colorado operation in one way or another. “We didn’t have the money to own the most of those cows in the early 80s,” he said, “but we had the most elaborate embryo facility in the history of the breed. At one time, we had 86 donor cows and we were flushing 12 per week. We were running over 1200 head of open recip cows to put in hot embryos. It was just unbelievable, and the business was so good. They were such a wonderful tax investment at the time. The timing was just perfect. It was a wonderful thing for the breed.”
Ghost One of those top producers mentioned above that Dickinson did own was Ghost. “Ghost was a cow we purchased in 1972 from Blackie Graves. She was of some Butler breeding and was registered as sired by Sam. She was one of the first cows in the breed to weigh over 1200 pounds and have over 50-inch horns. She was quite a celebrated cow in the late 70s and early 80s. She was very fertile on embryo transfer – one day we transferred 28 eggs out of her and got 18 live calves. We raised some daughters and sons of hers, and we bred two of her sons. One was called Ghostado and one was called White Rock General. We bred them each
Right Turn who was by Impressive out of Ghost. That is one of the lineages I know of today that is still known in the industry that has the quality to continue forward. That bull, Circle K Donovan and his progeny reveal some of the look of the old Ghost cow – the big, thick look that she had. She was a white cow with red ears. I sold her to Wick Comer, Hendersonville, TN for $20,000, and back about ’81 or ’82, that was considered a pretty nice sale.”
Kyzer 2 “Kyzer 2 sold in the YO Ranch sale for $5500 about 1981. She was a red cow; a good-bodied cow. John Roberts bought her in that sale, and we did a deal with John to do embryos on her, and he shipped her to Colorado. She was a very prolific cow and produced a large number of calves. She’s another one of those early special cows – she was a great cow but she didn’t have the strong blood to continue genetic improvement. The world doesn’t know who Kyzer 2 is. We flushed her with Texas Ranger and raised her best bull called Ryzer and sold him to Pete Boyce in California. There were a lot of those embryo calves all over the country and they just went away. There again was a nice cow that never produced beyond herself.”
PLHR Miss Lin 4/4
“I had a bull called Mr. Lin,” said Dickinson, “and I sold him to the Purdy ranch in Buffalo, Wyoming. They used him for a number of years. He was a Peeler/WR blend bull; kind of a thick bull. Mr. Lin sired Miss Lin out of a Yates mother – she was a very pretty cow. Not a tall, longlegged cow but a tank – a real thickbodied cow, and back in those days, about two years, the late 70s and early 80s, she had and there are a 52-54 inch horns. She was a real lot of cattle pretty brindle speckled cow; really around the straight back, a real correct cow. country that PLHR Miss Lin 4/4 Everyone that saw her thought she trace back to was the most correct Longhorn cow Ghost.” they’d ever seen.” “Probably to visualize her genetically – “When her husband, Bob Purdy, died, the bull Circle K Donovan was out of a cow Mrs. Purdy offered her cattle to a number called Signal who is out of a cow called
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of people and I bought a bunch of them. Larry Smith Sr. bought a bunch of Mrs. Purdy’s cows in ’81 or ’82, and Miss Lin was the plum of that herd. Gene Bartnicki, who had been the biologist at the Wichita Wildlife Refuge, managed Larry’s herd. Gene went to Wyoming, saw Miss Lin and called Larry. He said this cow is absolutely beautiful and Larry said get her bought – so Bartnicki bought her for Smith and took her back to Texas. Larry had a divorce dispersal and we purchased her for $40,000 at that disper- Ranger’s Measles sal which was held at the Stockyards in Fort Worth.” “We flushed her to Cowcatcher and got Lyn Flynn JT, then we bred Lyn Flynn to King and got a cow called King’s Lynn JWT. Then we bred King’s Lynn to Overwhelmer and got a cow called Overlyn. Overlyn is the dam of Overhead, the sire of our Overkill bull. He is 79” and the biggesthorned black-and-white bull in history.” “That cow had calves around the country, and they were pretty calves, but the lineage she will be remembered by is through the Overlyn cow that was owned by John Stockton. Burton and Stockton did clones of her, and at one time she had 19 daughters and granddaughters or sons and grandsons that were over 70 inches. Miss Lin had one family strain that had the ability to improve every generation.”
Tabasco’s Lezawe “We raised Lethal Zawe,” said Dickinson, “and we show that she had Tabasco’s Lezawe in1997; a red and white spotted female. I sold the cow nursing the calf to Michael Tabasco’s Lezawe Sturdevant, so she got away from us too young to brand.” Sturdevant later consigned Tabasco’s Lezawe and several other open cows to the Mo-Kan sale, where Mike Bowman was able to buy her for $1050. “She was poor and she had lice,” Bowman said, “but she had a lot of horn.” So he took a chance, and the rest is history. Bowman estimates that her offspring have sold for a quartermillion dollars, including EOT Outback Lezawe $86,000, Sebastian $50,000, three embryos (two heifers and a bull) for $75,000, plus several in the 15,000 – 16,000 range. She produced two winners of the Horn Showcase in 2009 – Sebastian and Titan EOT 8E8. A daughter, Lezawe AE1, is also a Horn Showcase winner. “That cow has always produced tremen-
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dous offspring,” said Bowman. “If they were all like that, it would be pretty easy!”
Ranger’s Measles Chad Dickinson is the only owner of Ranger’s Measles shown on TLBAA records throughout her life. “We put several cattle in the kids’ names,” said Darol. “The kids worked in the summer earning calves and building their own herds. Chad has a family of cattle today that trace back to Ranger’s Measles.” “Ranger’s Measles was the greatest of all those cows,” he continued. “She was a 1400 pound cow – a daughter of Texas Ranger and Measles. That was a special magic cross! She was Grand Champion the only time shown, and very fertile in embryo.” “She had some really good sons and daughters. Her sons Impressive and Bail Jumper both sired World Champions. She was the dam of Emperor, her Twist #21 most famous son. Emperor was by Overwhelmer and out of Ranger’s Measles. Emperor daughters have sold for more money than any other bull’s daughters in history. There are over 20 of them who have brought $10,000 to $50,000. They’re everywhere, and they’re not only big-horned cows – they are big-bodied, pretty colors, pretty heads, great conformation – the total package!”
Doherty 698 “We had Doherty 698 in our embryo program for about three years,” Darol reported. “She produced 40-some-odd embryo calves. She was a wonderful cow. She and Ranger’s Measles were the two best cows in that period of time. They produced volumes of good calves. Doherty 698 is highly respected as the dam of Phenomenon and Overwhelmer, both from our embryo transfer program. She was owned by Frank Doherty; Frank got half of the calves and we got half and paid all the bills. It worked really well.” “Overwhelmer was one of the great bulls of the breed back at that time, and Phenomenon – those were two really great bulls. They totally jump-started the breed
with a giant step forward.” “Although the bulls that came out of those 86 cows were famous in the breed, there were a lot of wonderful cows that had a supporting role. There were about 20 daughters of Doherty 698 that were just amazing cows. And Ranger’s Measles’ daughters – there were some great ones there, too, but these two cows -- they were head and shoulders above the breed, not only with horn, but with size and milk production.”
Twist #21 In 1961, Crocket Leyendecker, Columbus, TX, bought five heifers and one bull from legendary cattleman Emil Marks at his historic LH7 Ranch, Barker, Texas. The Marks cattle were considered one of the seven foundation families of the Texas Longhorn breed, and the hand-written bill of sale given to Leyendecker indicates that Emil Marks had 250 head in 1961. Emil died in 1969, but even while he was still alive, the Marks herd had been greatly reduced, in part from loss of ranchland due to condemnation for a public reservoir and in part from cattle deaths due to Bangs disease. Two of Emil’s children, Travis and Maudeen, continued to raise Texas Longhorns while they were alive, but with their passing, the cattle have been auctioned or divided among the few remaining relatives. The Marks longhorn bloodline has been substantially diluted. Twist #21 is a daughter of Miss Twist #1, one of those five heifers Crockett Leyendecker bought in 1961. Born in 1972, she had her first calf in 1975 and had at least one calf every year until 1988; she skipped 1989 and had one each in 1990, ’91 and ’92. All told, her production record shows 37 registered offspring, including 24 during her four-year stint in the embryo program. “Twist 21 was a very docile cow,” said Dorothy Leyendecker. “She would eat out of our hand, and even with her horns, she learned to go through a chute and to load into a trailer.”
Archer 382 Doherty 698
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and visit. At the time of this interview, he super cow for me,” said Sparger. “Her first was sort of homebound with a broken leg seven calves were all heifers. She made a lot from a tractor accident. of money for me, and when I sold her, she Although he registers his Longhorns sold for a whole bunch of money.” with “Archer” plus a number, the family “Another daughter, Calamity Jane 363, uses nicknames to identify the individuals. was the dam of a bull that was really well Archer 382, who had 33 known at the time named offspring, is known as Blue Ruler, by Bold Ruler. “Pepper” in the Archer He was a bull that L.V. household. Baker ended up using and “My wife says Pepper promoting. She had a was MY cow,” Kenneth exdaughter, 3S 395, that was plained. “When she was in YO Alpine Wichita 598 a Hondo daughter – one this small patch close to of the biggest-horned the house, she would watch for me to come daughters we ever raised out of Hondo. The out the door.” first time we flushed her, we ended up with Pepper and her calves were gentle, acten calves, which was unheard of at that cording to Archer, but the old WR cow (her time. She hit a real homerun the first time grand dam) wasn’t. Pepper’s mother got we flushed her.” her horn knocked down as a calf, and it At an auction later on, part ownership grew out crooked, so she got a name, of YO Alpine Wichita 598 was part of the Crooked Horn Archer, instead of just a sale. “We offered 10% shares in that cow, number. and the buyer could take up to 50%. They Archer took Pepper to a facility at Los opted for 50% and it was $105,000!” Animas, New Mexico, for the embryo proYO Alpine Wichita 598 is #5 on the list cedures. “He let them cycle naturally,” of most offspring registered with the Archer said. “He felt like you got more TLBAA. She has 37 registered offspring, and quality naturally, and he had enough recip one of her daughters, 3S cows that some would be in heat when the Lady Red, is tied for #6 donor cow was ready.” with 36 registered offArcher says he is trying to phase out of spring. the Longhorn business. “I only have four 3S Lady Red 2010 heifers,” he said, “and I am keeping “They were both doing them on account of their mothers. The big numbers,” said mothers of three of them are 20 years old Sparger, “and they were and the other was born in 1997. I’ve tried doing it at the same time. We were flushing to thin them down, but it’s hard to do. I’ve those cows at the same time and at the got some old cows that I kept and I’m going same place. Everything they did when we to take care of them as long as I can. My had them was big numbers. They were rebanker thinks I’m crazy, but I told him they ally working well. It’s pretty amazing that a don’t owe me nothing. They made our livmother and daughter could do that!” ing for years, and they’ve earned a place Sparger was involved with embryo until they get so bad you have to put them transfer from its very beginning in the Texas to sleep.” Longhorn breed. The first Texas Longhorn YO Alpine Wichita 598 embryo transfer utilized a Sparger cow, and Alan Sparger, Comfort, Texas, bought that first resulting calf – a bull calf – was YO Alpine Wichita 598 from the YO Ranch born on his place. The work was done at Rio Vista, Castroville, Texas. in 1974. “When we established our own embryo “It didn’t take long,” said Sparger, “to figure out she was an outstanding producer. transfer facilities, we used a guy who had been there, had left Rio She had several daughters that right away started to dominate the herd. So when we Vista and gone out on his own. We set up a facility started doing embryo transfer work, she and flushed our own cows was obviously one of the cows we zeroed and maintained a herd of in on. She was basically solid red; when she recip cows. Embryo transwas older, she measured in the low 50s, which was really good for a cow back then. fer has changed so much since the 1980s; that is a She was a kind of medium-size cow, had a real good udder, produced top daughters new and interesting story in itself. But management skills are important, no matter and an outstanding son or two. She was the what you are doing. Key management tools dam of the 3S Hondo’s Remarkable bull.” One of Alpine Wichita’s daughters was in embryo transfer include accurate heat 3S Favorite Lady 319. “She was really a detection, good nutrition and using proper May 2011
doses to stimulate ovulation. You want a good, strong heat cycle in that cow in order to produce viable embryos.” “Now – with the invitro – I think everything they do is totally different. It’s a whole new technology.” Sparger recalls the exciting days of the early 1980’s “…when people had the money to play with. In 1984, we had a production sale in June that was just gangbusters…averaged about $10,000. By fall, when we dispersed, things were starting to hit the fan, so to speak. By spring of next year, 1985, we were seeing a lot of people getting stressed from the economy. The market started heading down and people quit doing embryo transfer work. It was relatively expensive at the time and it just wasn’t a profitable thing to do with most cows.” After spending the first nine years of her life in Sparger’s ownership, 3S Lady Red was sold to Betty Lamb in 1984, where she remained for another nine years. Wilton and Carolyn Wilton bought the cow at the Lamb dispersal in 1993 and kept her the rest of her life. “We had her until she died,” said Carolyn. “We have her buried right here in Coupland. We had her head mounted and we still have it. She was bred when we got her, and we only 3S Lady Red got the one bull calf, AMR Red-N-Rowdy, that was born here on our place. She was a magnificent cow, pretty to look at, and we certainly would have liked to have more calves from her.”
Tari Graves FM49 “When you are around the cattle industry,” said Felix Serna of El Coyote Ranch, “there are certain animals that stand out, and Tari Graves was special. We have tried to incorporate Tari Graves genetics as a base, a genetic foundation, for a lot of cattle that come from El Coyote. We have quite a few of her direct descendants – she has made an impact here.” When she died recently at the age of 17, Tari Graves tip-to-tip horn measurement was just a fraction of an inch short of 80 inches. Serna said that several Tari Graves FM49 of her embryo transfer sons are in the purebred program at the Kingsville, Texas, ranch. “We have Don Julio-Tari Graves genetics; Phenomenon-Tari Graves, and an Emperor-Tari Graves son that we are using. We
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have a young Houston Solution-Tari Graves son that we haven’t tested out yet, and we’ve got a JP Rio Grande-Tari Graves that was born on the first of January.” “We have a lot of daughters by sires including Phenomenon, Emperor, Don Julio and Hunts Command Respect. She could cross well with anybody, and she has proven it. The descendants have horn and color, and they cross well with other genetics.” Two of her greatest daughters, Tari’s Ambition and Eternally Tari, are both donors in the El Coyote embryo transfer program.
Delta Vixen Acquired by El Coyote Ranch in the purchase of the Johnnie Hoffman herd, Delta Vixen is a vital part of their embryo transfer program. “To me,” said Felix Serna, “she is the complete cow. She’s got horn, she’s got genetics – but she’s got conformation also. She’s got plenty of depth of body and you could slip a halter on her and she could probably go in the show ring.” “We’ve got a young son, Julio Vixen, who combines Don Julio, Tari Graves and Delta Vixen, and he is out-producing himself on the heifers. We’ve got some real nice heifers – some ’07 models that are in the 67 to 69 inch range right now.” A Delta Vixen daughter, Vixen’s Heiress, has produced a young bull by Hunt’s Command Respect that Serna holds in high regard. “We’ve got some Houston Solution-Delta Vixen bulls,” said Serna. “They’re still real young, but I feel real highly about them. We’ve had good luck selling her bull offspring, but I’m impressed with her heifers, also. She’s putting the conformation to them.”
Sarasam The last owner of Sarasam was Star Creek Ranch, owned by Darlene Aldridge DVM and John Parmley, Somerville, TX. In the course of her productive lifetime, Sarasam was flushed to some of the elite Longhorn sires, including Roundup, JM Sue, Awesome Viagra, Boomerang CP and Unlimited. Both Sarasam and her progeny added quality to the Texas Longhorn breed. A daughter, FCF Freedom Rings, produced Bill Torkildsen’s herd sire, One Star Command by Starbase Commander. At two years, One Star Com-
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mand has a 19” horn base and is 60 inches tip-to-tip. A Sarasam daughter, Gala Show of Stars, consigned by Jim Steffler, sold for $22,000 at the Legacy sale; another daughter, Crimson Star Review, also sold well. “She was a sweetheart to own,” said Darlene. “Even when being flushed or given shots she never kicked or raised a fuss. She was also very fertile, harvesting as many as 13 embryos at a single flush.” Star Creek conducted a unique contest with Sarasam, offering an embryo transfer son to the person who could guess the exact day the cow reached 70 inches in horn length. She reached that length at the Horn Showcase in 2002, and the contest winner, John Smart received a bull named Five Star, by Boomerang. By the time of her death, Sarasam atDelta Vixen tained a horn length of 78 inches. “She was a beautiful cow,” said Darlene. “She had great conformation and horn set, combined with a wonderful temperament, and when we would take visitors to the pasture, she would stand beside the Ranger and pose elegantly like she was having her picture taken.” Sarasam died on Christmas day, 2010, but Star Creek has two clones in their herd: Sarasam’s Reflected Star and, in partnership with John Roberson’s Rafter X Ranch, Sarasam’s Star Image.
Delta Nicole From the breeding program of Johnnie Hoffman, Metairie, Louisiana, Delta Nicole was seven years old when she was acquired by El Coyote Ranch, and close to 14 when purchased by Joel Lemley and Brandon Chase, Blackwell, Texas. “She was a cow I had always admired,” said Joel, “and when I knew El Coyote was going to put her in an auction I made it real clear I wanted to buy her.” The cow was in the Lemley/Chase Partnership from 2004 until her death in October, 2010. “We had the opportunity to breed her to some pretty exciting bulls that we got a lot of progeny out of,” Joel said, “but the Sarasam real dynamite progeny were when Johnnie Hoffman and then El Coyote had her. We had her kind of later on in her life, but we have some females on
the ground today that we are very, very excited about. We used some of the same original breeding bulls that Johnnie Hoffman had used and that El Delta Nicole Coyote had used. We AI’d and flushed her to Emperor and to Phenomenon, and we have some exciting animals that are three, four and five years old.” “We stopped breeding her about three years ago. We felt like it would be the humane thing to do to kind of put her out in the Old Granny pasture. She had pretty well lost her teeth. But we have about 10 or 15 calves out of the flushing project, and even a couple of natural-born calves out of her as well.” “The proof is in the pudding,” Joel continued. “Go back and look at some of her dynamite progeny like Delta Fifi and Golden Reflection. Her son Dixie River was one of the dynamic bulls in Dr. Gene Berry’s program that produces good animals, big horns and all kind of good stuff. Probably her most famous daughter was Delta Fifi, owned by Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Golden Reflection was a cow that was bred by El Coyote that I think wound up in Lew Meibergen’s facility. I know there are many, many others, but I would say Delta Fifi is the most well-known.” “We sold some of her frozen embryos to Davis Green. We’ve got a calf, I think her name is LCP Lady Bird, a four-year-old Phenomenon daughter. She is a dynamite, beautiful cow that we already have some nice calves out of. She is going to be a nice, nice cow – big horns, big bodied, big milk.” When Delta Nicole died, Joel had a complete shoulder mount made. “She sits over our fireplace out in our bunkhouse,” he said. If there is a lesson to be learned from the records of these high-volume producers, it might be in the quotation, “Man proposes, but God disposes.” Man proposes to select the very best and, using discernable qualities, make the next generation even better. Sometimes it works. The unknown and possibly unknowable part of the equation is the presence of less-than-desirable genetics that are part and parcel of every package. As some of these examples reveal, time will sort things out. The sorting may prove the vision of the sorter…or not.
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2011 sale starts season off with a bang! Sale report information provided by TLMA
As soon as Longhorn breeders started arriving at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, it was clear that the 2011 Legacy Sale was going to be special. The consignments were outstanding, the crowd was excited, and the banquet hall was packed. We want to thank everyone who attended and participated in this year's Legacy Sale. The result speaks for itself.
Friday night average - $8,666 • Saturday night average - $15,229 • Monies raised for charity - $70,300 Photos by Molly Club, Juanita Rodgers and Laura Standley
VOLUME BUYER
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Bill Hudson................................$123,000
OTHER VOLUME BUYERS: Richard and Jeanne Filip ............$93,000 Lane and Les Craft ...................$88,000 John and Ursula Allen ................$72,500 Richard Carroll ..........................$70,500 Joe and Lorinda Valentine..........$68,500 Frank and Michelle Hevrdejs ......$64,500 Ben and Ann Gravett.................$49,000 Mike and Jeanne Casey .............$38,300 Doug and Sandy Stotts ..............$35,000 TH Longhorns ............................$34,400 Rocky Engemoen .......................$34,000 Bow and Sylvia Carpenter .........$30,500 George and Laureen Gennin .......$26,600 Kurt and Glenda Twining............$21,500 Danny and Carol Philips.............$20,800 Mike MacLeod...........................$19,250 Jim Hutchinson ..........................$19,200 Doug and Dianne Hunt...............$19,000 Zech Dameron ...........................$17,500
TOP SEMEN SALE Respect Me - 554 straws - $83,100
EMBRYO SALE AVERAGE - $15,500
TOP LOTS: CC Sheza Whip Er Will $59,000 Consigned by: the Filip/MacLeod Partnership Purchased by: Les and Lane Craft
Allens 235 $21,500 Consigned by: Bow and Sylvia Carpenter Purchased by: Kurt and Glenda Twining
Texana Van Horne $59,000 Consigned by: Jim and Barb Steffler Purchased by: Filip/Allen Partnership
Awesome Sugar Baby Consigned by: Bill Hudson Purchased by: TH Longhorns
Hunts Respected Lexi $41,000 Consigned by: Doug and Dianne Hunt Purchased by: Richard and Jeanne Filip
Awesome Strawberry Embryo by JP Rio Grande $20,000 Consigned by: Les and Lane Craft Purchased by: Joe and Lorinda Valentine
LLL Leweze's 7E5 $38,000 Consigned by: Mike and Debbie Bowman Purchased by: Frank and Michelle Hevrdejs RRR Miss Hot Stuff 868 $31,000 Consigned by: Dick and Peg Lowe Purchased by: Ben and Ann Gravett Hubbell’s Rio Riviera $29,000 Consigned by: George and Peggy Wilhite Purchased by: Les and Lane Craft Texana Tequila $28,500 Consigned by: Joe and Lorinda Valentine Purchased by: Bill Hudson Wiregrass Laura $26,000 Consigned by: John R. Helm Purchased by: John and Ursula Allen PC Oakies Red Rose $25,000 Consigned by: Johnnie and Pat Robinson Purchased by: Doug and Sandy Stotts Shilohs Petunia $22,500 Consigned by: John and Ursula Allen Purchased by: Richard and Jeanne Filip RM Tari’s Touchdown $22,000 Consigned by: Red and Charline McCombs Purchased by: Joe and Lorinda Valentine
$21,000
EOT Outback Betsy 441 $20,000 Consigned by: Bow and Sylvia Carpenter Purchased by: Bill Hudson Pringle Girl $20,000 Consigned by: Joe and Becca Munsch Purchased by: George and Laureen Gennin SBR Trinity $19,000 Consigned by: Larry and Barbara Shepherd Purchased by: Richard Carroll Sittin Sun $18,000 Consigned by: Rob and Marcy Fenza Purchased by: Ben and Ann Gravett Royal Reputation Embryo Heifer by JP Rio Grande $17,000 Consigned by: Richard Carroll Purchased by: John and Ursula Allen Eternal Tari Heifer by Sittin Bull $16,500 Consigned by: Jim and Barb Steffler Purchased by: Zech Dameron
Nancee & Kerry Mounce, Anna, TX; Felix & Della Serna, Kingsville, TX
John & Usula Allen, Harper, TX Rocky Engemoen, Austin, TX; Jim & Sarah Hutchinson, Denver, CO; Christy Engemoen, Austin, TX
Bow & Sylvia Carpenter, Comfort, TX Scott & Stacey Schmacher, Ira, TX Elizabeth & Bill Hudson, Corydon, IN Mike & Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS
Jane & Dr. Frank Anderson, Jr., Bryan, TX with Edie Wakefield, Bryan, TX Lisa, Les & Lane Craft, Houston, TX
Doug Hunt, Saint George, UT Doug & Sandy Stotts, Midway, TX
Sharon Adams, Guthrie, OK; Johnnie & Pat Robinson, Celina, TX Barb & Jim Steffler, Lapeer, MI George Wilhite, Navasota, TX with Zach Dameron, Coppell, TX
Don & Andrea Bordelon, Moody, TX
Lana Hightower, Van, TX; Barbara Shepherd, Cameron, TX
John, Nathan and Josh Helms, Red Oak, TX
Butch Geurin, Saint Jo, TX with Carol & Danny Phillips, Colleyville, TX
Randy, Shannon & Christa Steele with John Elmore, Sulphur Springs, TX
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SHOW REQUIREMENTS
The annual Horn Showcase has been established by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA). The Horn Showcase is the vehicle whereby quality TLBAA registered Texas Longhorn cattle from throughout the world come together for the prestige of appearing in the Horn Showcase. The Horn Showcase is expected to bring together the very best TLBAA Texas Longhorn cattle in the established divisions to showcase the breed for cattlemen and potential cattlemen from all walks of life. The animal divisions and the Rules and Regulations governing the TLBAA Horn Showcase were formulated by the TLBAA Rules and Regulations Committee trusting that breeder integrity will allow for simplicity in the rules.
Membership Requirements: Owners of cattle must be members in good standing with TLBAA to participate as exhibitors in the Horn Showcase. Proof of Registration: Show management must inspect the registration certificate or photocopy thereof for each animal entered in a show. All animals will be subject to positive identification at arrival and throughout the show. Show List: Show management must publish a show list (catalog) of entries including each animal by class, entry number, name, TLBAA registration number, date-of-birth, and owner. The show list is to be made available to all exhibitors at a show. Alteration of Physical Features: Alteration of an animal’s horns by cosmetic and/or surgical changes are deemed unethical and will be grounds for disqualification. Some examples are, but not limited to, the weighting of horns and sanding and polishing of horns. Violations of these rules will be grounds for removal from competition by Horn Showcase management and forfeiture of all fees. Production Requirement: Any female 36 months of age or older must have had at least one registered TLBAA calf, be nursing a calf at side or be confirmed pregnant by palpation, ultrasound or BioPRYN blood test conducted 60 days past breeding and be so noted on a health certificate signed by a veterinarian and furnished to the show office. Method of Showing: Entries will be shown in one, two or all three categories: Tip-To-Tip, Total Horn & Composite Horn. Eligibility for Composite Horn category requires entry in Tip-To-Tip and Total Horn categories. Unmanageable Animals: All show entries are expected to be manageable. Should an animal become unmanageable, the show management shall have the right and responsibility to remove such animal from competition, and all entry and stalling fees shall be forfeited. Measuring Method: Tip-To-Tip – the distance between the outside tips of the horns will be measured. Total Horn – the distance from the tip of one horn down along the back side of that horn across the back of the poll and up the backside of the other horn to the tip. Composite Horn – consist of the sum total of three horn measurements: 1) Tipto-Tip measurement, 2) Total Horn measurement and 3) Base of Horn measurement, measured as the circumference of the base of both horns. The Horn Showcase arena personnel will perform all of the sorting /movement of cattle to and from the arena. No owner/handler/groomer will be allowed into any area where cattle are being sorted or holding for entry or exiting the arena unless individual specific permission is granted by the Horn Showcase arena personnel. To ensure the safety of the animals and personnel during horn measurement, when deemed necessary by Horn Showcase arena personnel, an immobilizer may be used to facilitate the safety of cattle and arena personnel. NO EXCEPTIONS.
GENERAL INFORMATION Sponsor: The TLBAA will sponsor and manage the affairs of the Horn Showcase. When Held: The Horn Showcase is to be held annually. The Horn Showcase will be held in conjunction with any other event that the TLBAA Board of Directors establish. The TLBAA Board of Directors shall establish and publish the date of the Horn Showcase. Where Held: The Horn Showcase will be held in Fort Worth, Texas (upon the discretion of the Horn Showcase Committee and the Board of Directors) which is in the central part of the United States in an area served by interstate highways, convenient air traffic, plentiful lodging nearby, adequate media, and non-restrictive animal health regulations. The show site facilities should accommodate the expanding number of entries in the Horn Showcase. The facility should be well ventilated and watered. To facilitate TLBAA members a great distance from Fort Worth, TX, the TLBAA may establish additional locations for the purpose of measuring horns for the annual Horn Showcase. All measurement results and entry fees from these additional Horn Showcase measurement locations must be received by TLBAA on or before entry deadline. Horn Showcase chairmen or designated TLBAA representative must be present to verify and record official measurements. Cattle Eligible To Compete: TLBAA Registered Texas Longhorn cattle meeting the age criteria and other conditions for a respective division are eligible. Any animal with a pending registration at the time the entry application is submitted shall be allowed to show only upon presentation of a photocopy, facsimile, or original TLBAA registration certificate by or on the day of the show. The original owner of the clonal family (cell line), including partnerships or legal entities, is entitled to exhibit only one entry of that clonal family (cell line), including the donor registered Longhorn. Any other owners of members of said clonal family (cell line) may exhibit only one member of that clonal family (cell line). The offspring of clones will have no restrictions or limits. Title Reserved for Winners: The winners of each class within the approved divisions will be declared “TLBAA Horn Showcase Champion Texas Longhorn.”
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MOSSY HORN-
TEXAS TWISTER - $1,000
$4,500
★ 4 full page or 12 - 1/3 color ads within the sponsorship pages in the Trails magazine beginning September 2011 ★ A full page ad in Showcase program ★ 3 hanging banners at the Showcase ★ Ranch exhibit space at the Showcase ★ Special recognition at all events ★ Special HS logo to run on all ads if desired ★ Name listed on all HS literature: Trails, press releases, etc.
LEAD STEER -
$3,000
★ 2 Full page or 6 – 1/3 color ads within the sponsorship pages in the Trails magazine beginning September 2011 ★ 100 Overruns of one of the full-page ads to use as a marketing resource ★ A 1/2 page ad in Showcase program ★ 2 hanging banners at the Showcase ★ Special recognition at all events ★ Special HS logo to run on all ads if desired ★ Name listed on all HS literature: Trails, press releases, etc.
For more information on these packages, contact Kim Barfield at (817) 625-6241.
★ A 1/3 pg color ad within the sponsorship pages in the Trails magazine beginning September 2011 ★ A 1/3 page ad in the Showcase Program ★ A Hanging Banner at Showcase ★ Special recognition at all events ★ Name listed on all HS literature: Trails, press releases, etc. BRUSH POPPER - $500 ★ A 1/6 page color ad page in the Trails magazine beginning September 2011 ★ A 1/4 page ad in the Showcase Program ★ Space for a banner ★ Special recognition at all events RAWHIDER - $250
★ A Sale Pen color ad within sponsorship pages in the Trails magazine beginning September 2011 ★ A business card size ad in the Showcase Program ★ Special recognition at all events DRAG RIDER - $75
★ A breeders guide ad size ad in the Showcase Program ★ Special recognition at all events
YES! I WANT TO SPONSOR THE 2011 TLBAA HORN SHOWCASE! NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________TLBAA# ____________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY ____________________________________________________________STATE __________ZIP __________________PHONE ________________________________________
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: ❑ MOSSY HORN $4,500 ❑ LEAD STEER $3,000 ❑ TEXAS TWISTER $1,000 ❑ BRUSH POPPER $500 ❑ RAWHIDER $250 ❑ DRAG RIDER $75 ❑ CASH ❑ CHECK Mail or Fax Form to: Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 Fax: (817) 625-1388 Phone: (817) 625-6241
FORM OF PAYMENT:
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❑ CREDIT CARD# ____________________________________________________________________________ CARD TYPE: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER EXP. DATE:_______________ CID# ____________ NAME ON CARD: ______________________________________________________________________________
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The TLBAA is proud to announce that we will kick off the World Show this year with a parade. June 7th we will start our 1.5 mile procession through the streets of the Historical Stockyards. If you have a riding steer that you would like to ride or just feel like supporting the parade on foot, we would love to have you! We will prepare at the 2 acre property owned by the Foundation at 11:00 am. Contact the TLBAA office if you’re interested and speak to Kim Barfield or Pam Galloway. More details to follow, watch E-Trails, and the Trails magazine for more updates.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 8:00 am-4:00 pm Move In 8:00 am................Vendor Move In 4:00 pm ..............TLBT Officer and Directors Meeting 6:00 pm ..............Annual Barn Party
Thursday, June 9, 2011 8:30 am. ..............Cattle to Make Ready 8:45 am................TLBT Ring Procedure Meeting 9:00 am................Opening Ceremonies and Youth Affiliate March 9:00 am................Vendors open 9:15 am................Pee Wee Showmanship 9:30 am................National Youth Show- John Justin Arena 9:30 am................Quiz Bowl Open (Through Conclusion of Sr. Showmanship)
9:30 am................Prize Shop
8:00 am -11:00 am..Gold Merit 8:30 am................Free Cattle Must Have Numbers in Place 9:00 am................Vendors Open 9:00 am-1:00 pm..Prize Shop 9:00 am................Free Cattle Division—John Justin Arena 11:00 am-12:00 pm..Livestock Judging—John Justin Arena 1:00 pm-3:00 pm TLBT General Membership Meeting 3:00 pm ..............Select Sr. Marketing Sale 4:00 pm ..............Flag Presentation and Breeder Memorial Trophy Steer Show—John Justin Arena 7:00 pm ..............Awards Banquet
Saturday, June 11, 2011 8:30 am................Haltered Division Make Ready 9:00 am................Vendors Open 9:00 am................Haltered Division—John Justin Arena
NO Cattle will be released before the end of the Haltered Division Show Sunday, June 12, 2011 All Cattle must be off of the premises by 12:00 pm
(Open until 30 minutes after the conclusion of Sr. Showmanship)
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Texas Longhorn Trails
SponSorShip packageS $7500
Full page color ad within the Trails magazine 3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site Full page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 1 booth exhibit space 4 banquet tickets 2 parking passes
$5000 2 - Full page color ads within the Trails magazine 3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site 1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site Full page ad in World Show program book 1 banner 1 booth exhibit space 4 banquet tickets 2 parking passes
Full page color ad within the Trails magazine Full page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 1 booth exhibit space 4 banquet tickets 1 parking pass
$1500 1/6 page color ad within the Trails magazine 2 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site 1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site 1/6 page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 2 banquet tickets 1 parking pass
$4000 Full page color ad within the Trails magazine 1/4 page color ad within the Trails magazine 3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site 1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site 1/2 page ad in World Show program book 1 banner 4 banquet tickets 1 parking pass
$3000 1/2 page color ad within the Trails magazine 1/6 page color ad within the Trails magazine 1 month of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site 1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site 1/2 page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 4 banquet tickets 1 parking pass May 2011
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1/6 page color ad within the Trails magazine 1/6 page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 2 banquet tickets 1 parking pass
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$500 1/6 page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 2 banquet tickets 1 parking pass
$150 Breeders guide size ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 1 banquet ticket
$75 Breeders guide size ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena
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Northwest Longhorn Association
Sheryl Johnson, President • j5longhorns@yahoo.com Northwest Longhorn Association members are gearing up for the 4th Annual West Coast Texas Longhorn Sale in Aurora, Oregon again this year. We have some very exciting consignments lined up from Breeders all across Western America on June 25th. We are hosting an evening of relaxation & social time, with food provided for the consigners & potential buyers on Friday evening. There will be time to look over the cattle the next morning before the sale starts at noon. Check out our sale website at www.westcoasttexaslonghornsale.com.
North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association
Kevin Rooker, President We are excited to announce the organization of the NTLBA Youth group! At our Spring Show, held March 11-13, in Glen Rose, Texas, the Officers and Directors were elected. Those elected to serve are: President: Caitlin Gilliam; Vice President: Molly Cook; Secretary: Rachel Remmele; Treasure: Tarah Moore; Director: Wesley Meadows; Director: Shelby Rooker On March 28th, 17 of the NTLBA youth participated in the Wise County Youth Fair held each year in Decatur Texas. This year the judge for the event was Justin Hanserd, from Montague County. There were 27 entries in the Heifer division and 13 in the Steer division. This was the largest number of entries for any breed in the long and storied history of the Youth Fair! The longhorn entries have become so numerous that they have designated 1 day entirely for the longhorn show. A big THANK YOU to Sunny and Barbara Coleman of Bridgeport, Tx and T.M. and Jean Smith of Boyd, Tx for graciously donating the Showmanship Belt Buckles. Premium money was awarded in each class, which was made possible by donations from the NTLBA Association and The Wise County Youth Fair. The Champions included: Grand Champion Heifer: Shalako’s Melo Melody exhibited by Shelby Rooker; Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Rocking Angel exhibited by Kelby Meadows; Grand Champion Steer: LW El Patron exhibited by Shelby Rooker; Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Goblin’s Little Gremlin exhibited by Molly Cook. The Showmanship Winners were: Junior (13 and under) – Shelby Rooker; Senior (14 and older) – Haley Horne This is always a fun event for not only exhibitors, but for the spectators as well. We are looking forward to an even larger and better show next year. Just a reminder, NTLBA dues are now due and run March to March. For information regarding membership, please contact Laury Rooker, Membership Chairman. NTLBA is once again a sponsor for the TLBAA World Show in June. Don’t forget the parking is no longer free at the Will Rogers Complex, but can be easily pre-purchased at ClickandPark.com. The pass will be emailed to you! See you at the Barn Party! NTLBA is also in process of updating their web-site. Stay tuned! A Big THANK YOU to Vicki Seale who has done an exceptional job, and a WELCOME aboard to Dwain Gilliam for stepping into her shoes! If you would like more information regarding the North Texas Longhorn Association Affiliate, please contact Kevin Rooker, President at krooker@ix.netcom.com.
Southeastern Texas Longhorn Association
Jim Gladden, President • (850) 509-8923 • gladdenpr@embarqmail.com You have heard it said that “It takes a village to raise a child”, but the members of the SETLA have taken this statement to a new level. The members of this organization not only enjoy the pleasure of their Longhorn cattle, the uniqueness of the breed, the friendship of some of the best people in the world, the fabulous food and they also know how to share in educating each other in order to come together as a village to “raise their herds!” Members and guests of SETLA enjoyed a full filled field day, April 2, 2011, at the home of Jimmy Jones, Horseshoe J Longhorns in Greenville, AL. Speakers at the seminar included Alabama State Veterinarian, Tony Frazier, the local veterinarian, Josh Gardner as well as SETLA members who have proven programs: Jimmy Jones, Joe Graddy, Nancy Dunn and SETLA President Jim Gladden. The “Carolina Cartel”, Scott Hughes and Ken Morris along with Aaron and Clay Adkins and Zach Moffitt also participated in the program. Topics of interest were discussed such as the recommended vaccinations, parasite and worming techniques, and required health certificates when transporting cattle. Demonstrations were conJimmy Jones with Joe Graddy. ducted showing proper horn measuring and discussions were held to help determine personal goals in the Longhorn programs. Be sure you look up “SETLA” on the web for membership applications and upcoming SETLA events, such as the next field day - November 5, 2011 at Joe Graddy’s “Wiregrass” Longhorns in Cottonwood, AL. For more information about our organization, call Jim Gladden at (850) 509-8923 or Nancy Dunn (334) 618-0887. Come join us. Everyone is welcome! Y’all Come. Terry King addresses the crowd. May 2011
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ARK-LA-TEX
Dave Overdorf, President (936) 637-9277 This is a busy show season and lots of people are loading their trailers and hitting the road. The ARK LA TEX sponsored the South Texas State Fair Longhorn Show in Beaumont, TX March 25th. There were over 100 entries for the Youth and Open Haltered Shows. We had several members of our affiliate there supporting the show, Dezarah Bliss, Dave and Lori Overdorf and their kids, Devin and Daryn, Donnie and Marilyn Taylor brought their granddaughters, Natalie and Brooke, and the Bolen family, Brent, Cindy, Jace and Ellie. We want to thank everyone who attended and supported the shows, we couldn’t have a Longhorn Show if no one showed up! The next weekend The South Texas Longhorn Association hosted a three day show in Rockdale, TX. Sandi Nordhausen and Patsy Davidson worked hard so that everything ran smoothly and everyone had a good time. Ark La Tex members who supported their show included the Faske Family, Sandi Nordhausen’s grandkids, Jacob, Savana and Cooper, Dezarah Bliss, the Overdorfs, the Bolens, the Winkels, Kylen Harrell and his grandparents, John and Jane Surovik, Steven Zunker and Louis Christa of Box Z Ranch. STLA hosted a hot dog feast. The Rubel’s came to town with their equipment and provided all of the music for the Saturday night dance. I saw some “grown-ups” dancing, too! Thanks STLA for hosting that weekend of relaxation and fun! Ark La Tex will be hosting a “Princess Party” later in the summer to find the perfect heifer to represent our affiliate in the Affiliate Princess Competition for 2011. Look for details in next month’s news. Until next time, pray Savana Taylor and Ariana Anders in for rain! the show ring.
Gabriella Faske waits for her turn in the show ring.
Devin Overdorf
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Texas Longhorn Trails
NEWS On the Trail... A Tale of Two Judges
This past year has been a year of change for my husband, Greg, and I. We started out as hay and bee farmers but when the ag expemptions for hay changed, we decided it was time for us to change our ag exemption. We researched, discussed and debated. We kept coming back to the topic of Texas Longhorns. Before we ventured into changing from bee/hay farming to ranching we wanted to know what to expect and how to proceed. We contacted Darlene Aldridge from Star Creek Ranch. She was very helpful and patient as she answered all our questions. She agreed to be our mentor and helped us select a fine little herd of eight cows, two with calves. Among this group The two judges. of Longhorns was a lovely lady named Brighter Light of Stars. Brighter was pregnant along with two of the other cows. We were looking forward to having our first calves born on our new ranch, Jameson's Texas Longhorn Cattle Company, Hempstead, TX.
by Sandra Jameson Brighter's little calf was born during the coldest weather we had this winter, but his arrival in the sub-freezing weather did not go unnoticed. He soon had quite a following on Facebook. Let me share how this came to be. I was home with the flu and I was channel surfing and I hit the
usual run of daytime court TV shows, but one caught my attention – The Judge Alex. I enjoyed his humor and, let's be honest, he's easy on the eyes too. I later learned he had a Facebook page, so out of curiosity I visited his page. Judge Alex is Alex Ferrer. He is not a stranger to changes. He started out as a cop, became a lawyer, then a Miami circuit court judge, then a TV Judge. Judge Alex's page is unusual for a celebrity page. He actually interacts with his fans personally. I posted a humorous remark on his page and he responded with the same humor I enjoyed watching his show. So I became a regular poster on his page. Then came anothSandra Jameson tries to catch up with Judge to get a picture in honor er change for me. I of Judge Alex reaching 10,000 fans on Facebook. May 2011
developed a health issue and some of my comments on the page reflected that. I had to have a couple of surgeries. During this time Judge Alex displayed some acts of kindness toward me that earned him my respect and appreciation. He proved himself to be a very caring person with a big heart, so I wanted to honor His Honor in my usual humorous way. I told Greg that the first male calf born on our ranch with a black coat would be named Judge. I wanted a black calf, since a Judge's robe is black. Much to my surprise, the second calf born at the Jameson's Texas Longhorn Cattle Company met the criteria and so I named him Judge. I posted on Judge Alex's page that he now had a namesake. A picture was requested and soon little Judge and his dam were posted on the Judge Alex's Facebook page. The Judge Alex page has fans from all across this country, as well as other countries, so our little Judge became known to a lot of people very quickly. There were the usual "Oohs" and "Aahhs", but there were also questions from the other Judge Alex posters about Texas Longhorns. I was surprised about the interest that little Judge sparked on the Judge Alex page about the Texas Longhorns. I was able to talk about how they change color, about how even the females have the long horns. I was able to boast about the sweet and docile temperament of Longhorns. It has been fun sharing my new-found love of Texas Longhorns with my fellow Facebook people. Judge made a second appearance on the Judge Alex page recently. Judge Alex reached 10,000 fans on his page and in celebration of hitting that number I decided I would do a humorous tribute, so I made a sign with 10K on it and grabbed my daughter-in-law, Jen, to take a picture of me holding the sign with little Judge. Judge is not as camera friend-
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ly as his namesake, so he bolted. So this 52 year old lady was chasing the little calf around, dodging cow patties. We finally got a usable picture and it was posted on Judge Alex's Facebook page. Judge Alex, as usual, understood my sense of humor and commented "Too funny, Sandy. Run, Judge! Run!" For those who are interested you can see the pictures and comments by going to the Judge Alex Facebook. You can reach it from judgealex.com, then clicking on the Facebook link. I look forward to keeping my cyber-
friends on the Judge Alex page updated on Judge and all the changes we will see in him. I am especially excited for them to see what an extraordinary steer Judge will become as his horns grow to an impressive size. With parents like Brighter Light of Stars and High Sierra Star, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. The change we made this year - venturing into breeding Texas Longhorns - is a good change and illustrates what I have come to learn. Change is good and anything in my life and value has come about due to changes.
Era VFD Thanks Schmitz With Unusual Gift By Kathy Floyd, Editor, The Lindsay Letter, Lindsay, TX Some people receive thank-you gifts of flowers, baskets of cookies or other sweet items. John Schmitz gets a steer. But not just any steer. Saturday night, March 19, at the Era, TX, Volunteer Fire Department’s Glenn Scott Memorial Fish Fry fundraiser, Era VFD members presented Schmitz with a pedigreed genuine Texas Longhorn steer, properly named MK B29 Era VFD Fire, in appreciation of all Schmitz has done for the department. Schmitz and one of his companies, Select Energy Services, has sponsored the Era event for many years. The idea came about as members of Era’s VFD were discussing what gift they could give someone who was hard to buy for such as Schmitz, who owns several Cooke County businesses. The discussion was taking place in the Main Street Pub (owned by a Schmitz company), and was overheard by Cooke County cattlewoman Ginger Kinder. Kinder interrupted their conversation and told them to give Schmitz a “living yard ornament, a Texas Longhorn.” “I’ll donate it,” Kinder told the group, and she did. Kinder and cattle partner Bob Moore donated the monthold calf that comes from champion bloodlines. Instead of just presenting Schmitz with the young calf, the group let Era FFA student Stacie Schumacher work Keith Bentley, Luke Myers, Gene Schumaker, Mike Graves, John with the steer to Schmitz, Ginger Kinder, Mike Selby, Jr., Mike Selby and Staie Schumaker with ERA VFD’s gift to Schmitz. Photo by Kathy FLoyd break it and feed it. Schumacher and the steer recently won first in class at the Autobahn Youth Scholarship Tour, and she will show the steer again before it is taken to Schmitz’s ranch, where it will have other Longhorns to get acquainted with. Mike Graves Farm and Ranch in Era has donated the feed. The MK in the steer’s name comes from Bob Moore and Ginger Kinder’s cattle company name. The B29 was the name of Schmitz’s dad’s bar in Oklahoma in the past, and Era VFD from the group that Schmitz has supported. Schumacher and her dad Gene said that breaking B29 wasn’t easy. And what did Schmitz think of his unusual gift? “I didn’t expect a gift like this,” he said. “But I couldn’t have help support a better group. This is a well-appreciated gift.”
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Rob Fenza Receives Distinguished Citizen Award Rob Fenza, who is well-known at Penn State as a generous, enthusiastic member of the Penn State alumni family, has been named as the recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award by the Chester County Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Distinguished Citizen Award is an annual event that honors an individual who has provided significant and enduring contributions to society, and who embodies the principles and values of the Scouting program. The award will be presented on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at a dinner in Rob’s honor. Fenza is executive vice president and chief operating officer of Liberty Property Trust and oversees all of their operations and development. A graduate of the College of Arts and Architecture with a Bachelor of Philosophy, he received a 2002 Alumni Award from the College, and in 2004 was named an Alumni Fellow by the University. He chairs the College of Arts and Architecture’s fundraising committee in the “For the Future” campaign for Penn State and is a passionate advocate for all of the arts and design disciplines at Penn State. In May, Fenza will serve as commencement speaker, addressing the College of Arts and Architecture’s 2011 graduates. In addition to the multiple ways he gives back to Penn State, Fenza serves on many boards in his community, including the Charter High School for Architecture and Design, the Chester County Agricultural Advisory Board, the scholarship committee of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, and the Transportation Management Association of Chester County.
WE WANT YOUR NEWS! If you or someone you know in the Longhorn world has something to share, please send it to laura@tlbaa.org to be included in News on the Trail. Texas Longhorn Trails
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - OPEN Exhibited By: John & Diann Chase
GRAND CHAMPION MATURE FEMALE - OPEN Exhibited By: Vizza Partnership
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - YOUTH Exhibited By: John Moore
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - OPEN Exhibited By: John & Diann Chase
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - YOUTH Exhibited By: Abigail Faske
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE A - YOUTH Exhibited By: Jacob Faske
GRAND CHAMPION BULL A - YOUTH Exhibited By: Keely Dennis
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE B - YOUTH Exhibited By: Julia Faske
GRAND CHAMPION STEER B - YOUTH Exhibited By: Rachel Faske
A TLBT
Blast from the
Past Interviews with a Few Past TLBT Presidents Part II By TLBT Reporter Sarah Faske
Past TLBT President Stacey Stanfield Pack
struction Industry and has been for the past ten years. Her advice to new officers and directors is to just have fun. She has been married for seven years and if she ever has children she would like them to be involved in the TLBT. Stacey would like to get deeper involved in the TLBAA. Her father just recently purchased two Longhorns from Triple T Longhorns. She visited the Glen Rose show not long ago and really misses the shows.
Maggie Pfeiffer Salem
Stacey Stanfield Pack Mrs. Stacey Stanfield Pack served as the TLBT President during 1999 through 2000. She was a part of the TLBAA for about seven to eight years. Her parents are still very active in the TLBAA. Stacey’s favorite memories while she was president are attending all the shows, getting involved with the other youth members, and promoting the TLBT in any way she could. She also attended a Showmanship Camp once as a camper and then twice as a counselor. Stacey says, “It was absolutely amazing being able to help teach other youth how to halter break, lead and show their Longhorns with great showmanship.” Being a TLBT President has helped Stacey with leadership in her career today. She is an Electrical Contractor in the Con-
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memories of serving as a TLBT President usually involved the “family” she acquired in the TLBT. She was closer to her TLBT friends than she was to her friends in high school. It was a big deal to Maggie being that most of her TLBT friends were at least 14 hours away. This was before there were cell phones and internet. Maggie said, “I wouldn’t be surprised if my parents were still paying off my long distance calls to Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas friends.” Growing up, Maggie showed livestock, including cattle in 4-H and FFA. She was fortunate enough to earn a scholarship to show cattle in college. She even had a cattle fitting service during her college years. Maggie has been a part of the Charolais, Braford, Santa Gertrudis and Brangus worlds. She states, “Nowhere else will you find the sense of “family” the TLBT and TLBAA offers. I have the confidence of knowing that my truck can break down virtually anywhere in the nation and within a very short time, I could have a member of my “Longhorn family” coming to help.” Maggie says, “From the Christmas cards I send to the personal and career references on my resume, they are part of the “family” I acquired in the TLBT and TLBAA.” Maggie considers herself very blessed to have grown up the way she did. She states, “The TLBT is a huge part of the success I experience today. The TLBT and the TLBAA are a huge part of how I define myself today.” Maggie feels that serving as TLBT President has absolutely helped her in her career today. She is currently an instructor of Agricultural Sciences at a small high school in East Texas. “Every day is a leadership experience. Sometimes I purely serve as a teacher, and other days I fill the role of counselor, parent, advisor, or cheerleader. Regardless of the role I am asked to fill, I strive to make the experience a positive one.” Serving as a TLBT President helped Maggie outfit herself with the skills needed to fill her roles positively. As a teacher, she feels that she needs to be a positive example to her students. She wants to always be accessible and to get them the materials and information
Mrs. Maggie Pfeiffer Salem served as the TLBT President during 1998 to 1999. She is still involved with the TLBAA today. Maggie’s parents joined the TLBAA in 1989, and Maggie and her sister joined the TLBT at the same time. Maggie has been involved ever since and joined the TLBAA upon graduating from high school. While Maggie was TLBT President, they passed new rules to try to make showing safe, and rules about acceptable attire while exhibiting cattle. They also increased the ages of cattle being shown in the TLBT. Maggie’s favorite Past TLBT President Maggie Pfieffer Salem
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they need to be a success, which is similar to the job of serving as a TLBT President. As it was her duty to insure the success of the TLBT, Maggie feels it is now her duty to insure the success of each and every one of the young people she crosses paths with. Maggie would advise incoming officers and directors to take action in causes that they believe in. “No one will ever hear you if you don’t speak up,” says Maggie. “Be passionate in what you believe in, follow your heart and your instincts, don’t be afraid to ask questions and don’t be afraid of change. No matter your age or your influence of power, you are powerful enough to make a difference. If nothing else, you have the ability to make people think.” In addition, Maggie would like to remind the older youth to remember how they used to feel about the “big kids” in the TLBT, remember how cool those kids were? Older youth should always remember that you are being watched by the younger ones. Make sure that your choices, your words, and your actions are positive ones.” Maggie is originally from Nebraska and now lives in Elkhart, Texas with her husband, John Salem. They have an eighteen month old son named John Pfeiffer and they are expecting their second child. She still raises Texas Longhorn
cattle in East Texas. Maggie has a Bachelors Degree of Science in Agricultural Science from Texas A&M – Commerce.
Shannon Collins Shannon Collins has been a member of the TLBAA for about nineteen years. She served as the TLBT President in 2004 through 2006. While Shannon was President, she conducted many television interviews informing viewers of the docile nature of the Texas Longhorns as well as
the character building skills that our youth procured in the process. She also got the chance to take her steer, Super Czech, to the 2006 NHL All Star Pre Game Gala and presented him on display for many people that have never seen a cow, let alone a Texas Longhorn steer. They were amazed at the gentle nature of him. Everyone loved brushing him and taking his picture. Shannon’s favorite memories when she was president were the dirt clod wars in the arenas, playing capture the flag in the tunnels at Will Rogers, being thrown into the water troughs, sitting on the tail gate watching the fireworks over the botanical gardens, and the buggy races down the hill at the Dallas State Fair. Serving as President has helped Shannon in her career today. While she was President, Shannon learned how to talk to just about anyone and now she is a rural carrier for the Post Office, so she is constantly meeting new people and having lots of contact with the public. Shannon’s advice to new officers and directors is not to try and do everything and control everything. Shannon says, “Plans involving others have a tendency to change or fall through. Just learn to roll with the punches and improvise. Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
Past TLBT President Shannon Collins.
TLBTGeneral BRIGHTScholarship FUTURESInformation SCHOLARSHIP The TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship Program awards scholarships of $1500.00 each annually to outstanding members of the TLBT who are graduating from high school and pursuing to further their education. Eligibility • Youth applicants must be current, paid members of the TLBT for a minimum of three years. • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from an accredited high school or an approved home school curriculum. • Applicants must have participated in at least three TLBT shows each year for the past three years. • Applicants may only receive one TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship. Application Requirements • Each applicant must complete the application in its entirety and must submit it by the due date listed on the application. • Applicants must enroll in either a college, university, or approved trade school within one year following the reward of the scholarship. Applicants have up to four years to use their scholarship. • Each applicant must submit a 400 word essay on the topic given for that particular year. The topic will be listed on the application form. • Each applicant must furnish a copy of a recent report card, evidence of full-time student status, proof of grade level and a copy of a transcript from the high school attended or approved home school curriculum. • Each applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader and one from a registered Texas Longhorn breeder. All complete applications will be considered, regardless of applicant’s socio-economic status, race, color, sex, religion, national origin or disability. Recipients will be selected by the trustees of the TLBA Foundation’s TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship Fund and shall be chosen based upon the applications received and funding available for that particular year. Failure of a student awarded a TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship to comply with the scholarship rules as stated herein shall automatically constitute forfeiture of the scholarship monies.
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Sired by ________________________________________________ COMMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ WAIVER/CONSENT FORM (This form must be signed and returned in order to complete your consignment) The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) assumes no responsibility for any guarantee made by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. The TLBAA or the auction venue is not responsible for the health or safety of any animal consigned to the sale. This includes loss of life, loss by theft or other perils. All consignors must comply with the rules and regulations. The undersigned hereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agrees that all guarantees are between seller and buyer. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the TLBAA, sale employees, the auction venue, and duly authorized representatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of any nature which may arise from or in any way relate to the sale. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unable to accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not the TLBAA or its management, shall be responsible for refund or adjustment. _______________________________________________ Owner of Animal/Consignor’s Signature
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IN MEMORIAM Vivian May LeRoy Kinder Vivian May LeRoy Kinder was born on May 19, 1920, in Chattanooga, OK to Lawson Abney and Dora Mae (Terry) LeRoy. On June 12, 1937, she was united in marriage to Troy Norman Kinder. He preceded her in death in 1992. Vivian was a devoted wife and mother. She took great pride in the ranch and farm that she and her husband built east of Frederick, and the registered Hereford program, "Troy N. Kinder and Daughters". She was a longtime supporter and friend to the Tillman County 4-H and the Chattanooga FFA. She was named an Oklahoma State Honorary 4-H Member for her time and generosity over the years. Vivian was a cattle woman her entire life. She was a lifetime member of the Hereford Association of America and the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Judy and C.A. Collins of Frederick, OK and Ginger Kinder Moore of Gainesville, TX; four grandchildren, Christy Collins and Colby and Shellie
Collins all of Frederick. OK, Gretchen Kinder Hamel of Alexandria, VA and Gates Fryer and Stephanie Bradley of Floydada, TX; one great-granddaughter Cierra Collins; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Dora LeRoy Parson; two sisters, Mildred Benton and Lillian Taylor; her brother George LeRoy and one son-in-law, Bob Moore. Editor’s Note: Troy & Vivian got out of the Hereford breed and replaced them with Texas Longhorns. Still today, their brand can be seen. Jumpin Jack Flash and numerous offspring were bred through their Longhorn program including numerous World Show champions.
Henry Stearns Henry F. Stearns, Boerne, TX, lifetime Longhorn breeder and member, born August 15, 1926 in Long Island, NY, passed away on March 26, 2011. He married Opera star, Evelyn Duerler in 1971 and they were married for 36 years. Henry was a landscape consultant with many clients in show business. He designed penthouse gardens in New York and Hollywood, CA. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Philippines conflict. Services were held on April 1, 2011 at Porter Loring Chapel in San Antonio, TX.
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Maurice Ladnier Terry R. Moore Khaos Cattle Company Hudson Longhorns Willis Bend Longhorns Stringer Ranches Tony & Sylvia Allen Kathy Kittler Triple R Ranch Scott Hughes Lenny Sawyer Wendell Collins Aaron Adkins B & H Longhorns Gary & Judy Walters Pat & Debbie Preston Ricky Fields Sand Hills Ranch Wayne Herman W. B. Cattle Co. Benjamin C. Gravett Bill Derey Bill or Ann Eichenberger Brian and Mary Stahl De Ornellas Longhorns Diamond W Farms Hoenstine's Diamond H Farm Joe West Kevin Rutkowski Knippers Longhorns, LLC Leonard or Doris Boyd Ron Skinner Tom A. Smith TTT Longhorns Bruce and Carol Curtiss Dan Huntington Fred Cahill Jody Shaw Larry F. Overbeck Lester Hess, Jr. Nor-Tex Cattle River Bottom Ranch Longhorns Rolling M Longhorns Straight Arrow Cattle Co.
Scott & Pam Evans Ron & Kevin Asbill Gary & Margie Huddleston La Corona Ranch Ltd. Gary L. Becker Malcolm & Constance Goodman Roger & Jacqueline Garlitz Lakeside Partners, L.P Mark and Pamela Hertel Mike Evans Jody, Tonya & Patrick Beck Rex & Sherese Glendenning Doug and Sandy Stotts Jim Terry-Coral Noonan El Coyote Ranch Mike Crawford & Pam Watkins Brennan L. Potts Greta McCorkle John Oliver Ken Harris Schumacher Cattle Company Struthoff Ranch Alan Sparger, III Glenn Garrett Rick Friedrich Wilton and Carolyn Wilton Greg & Amy Franks L7 Ranch Star Creek Ranch Tensleon Ranch Brent & Cynthia Bolen Glenn E Phipps K & T Longhorns Lyman & Janet Sisson Mike Taylor Steven Zunker Susan Shelly Bruce and Connie Ollive Chad & Karen Niles David & S. Lynn Starritt Donnie Taylor Jim and Stephanie Hatley Kenn Harding and Tammy Tiner Mary Ann Crenshaw Roy W. Albert Vida Nueva Ranch Lazy L Longhorns Vincent T. Girolamo Barbara Franklin Schmidt Bill & Anita Wappler Carla Payne David M. Earl David Stanley
Dr. Gene and Lana Hightower Eddie and Sharon Settlemyer Gary & Teresa Bowdoin Guthrie Creek Longhorn Cattle James & Pia Eyman Joe or Carolyn Wissel John & Diann Chase Lee and Linda Blackwell Pamela W. Moore Rex Mosser Rick Hager Rio Vista Ranch Rorie Cowden Longhorns Todd Mc Donald Wayne Mayfield Young Ranch @ Flat Rock Crossings Annie Morgan & Steve Bell Triple R Ranch William T. & Sandra J. Martin Bill & Freida Golden Billy and Kim Cooper Billy Cook Billy Thompson & Gary Jenkins Bow Carpenter Charles Scott Clyde & Dorothy Nicola Cody M Himmelreich Crossed T's Cattle Company Deer Creek Longhorns Don & Rhonda Poe Dr. Zech Dameron III Gwen Damato Helm Cattle Company James Bothwell JAM Ranch K9 BranD Cattle Company Kay L. Roush Matthew J. Durkin Sam Crenshaw Steve and Rene' Azinger Trigg & Traci Moore William F. Caldwell
Daniel Fey Toby Johnson Pleasant Pines Ron & Jan Gentry Mike and Carole Koss Lucinda K. Christian Ray Beadle Safari B Ranch Ray or Virginia Walker Steve, Bodie & Chad Quary Dr. Lee & Linda Ragains Alan Clemmensen Woodson School Ranch Billy & or Audrey Doolittle Joseph Sedlacek Bar 46 Ranch Bill and Jeanne Murray David Roberts Grant & Jane Miller Jim & Betty Civis Terry Hatfield Gregg or Sandra Lynn Sherwood Jordan Ranch Evans Longhorn Ranch Richard & Adrienne Cole Wulfco Ranch Justin Osborne Ronald V Williams Longhorn Cattle Semkin Longhorns Susan Walker Tri-W Longhorn Cattle Co. Two Heart Bar Ranch Bill and Jo Le'AN Eddie And Joyce Wood Floyd & Norma Wise Fort Robinson Kropp Cattle Company Petersen Longhorn Alexandra Dees Brian Burris C A Longhorns Carnahan Ranch C C Land & Cattle Co Craig Perez Denver Saxton Edward Jeffcoat Jon and Cindy Johnson Kent And Christine Bladen Phalen Creek Ranch Ronald C. or Lana K. Pearson Sonoita Longhorns, LLC Todd and Kelli McKnight
Division B Charlie and Dana Buenger Kimble Cattle Company B. M. & Wanda Buchanan John & Ursula Allen Ron & Barbara Marquess T.M. and Jean Smith May 2011
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May - Herd Management Guide Spring Calving: 1. Discontinue supplemental feeding to cattle as green grass becomes available. A source of salt as well as a good commercial calcium:phosphorus mineral mix should be available on a free choice basis. Consider anaplasmosis control in your mineral. 2. Vaccinate all new calves for blackleg and malignant edema with a 2-way Clostridial bacterin (4-way or 7-way Clostridial is fine, also), leptospirosis with lepto pomona. Consult your local veterinarian for other diseases that may be a problem in your area. Many producers also consider intranasal IBR/P13, modified live Pasteurella hemolytica and/or BRSV. 3. Vaccinate all heifers that are 4-10 months of age for brucellosis. 4. If not previously done this year, after calving and before breeding, vaccinate cows for leptospirosis with 5-way lepto vaccine. Consider vibriosis vaccination depending on advice of your veterinarian. 5. If not done previously, semen evaluate bulls. A standard breeding soundness exam should be conducted on all bulls prior to the start of the breeding season. May 2011
6. Put bulls with the cow herd. Mature bulls in single sire pastures should be able to service 30-50 females in a 60-90 day breeding season. Two-to-three-year-old bulls should be able to service 20-40 females. Young yearling bulls can be excellent breeders, but reduce the number of females per bull to 15-25 head and limit the breeding season to 60 days. Special attention to maintaining good nutritional condition of the young bulls is needed. Yearling bulls should only run with other yearling bulls in multi-sire pastures. Older bulls will tend to establish a social dominance over young bulls, creating potential problems. 7. Deworm cows and bulls for internal parasites. 8. Spray all cattle for external parasites and then place fly tags in both ears on bulls and cow herd to control external parasites through the summer. 9. Consider herbicide use to control excessive weed populations in pastures. Fertilize improved pastures to improve forage production.
Fall Calving: 1. Wean calves and select animals to be retained through yearling time. Breeders collecting weaning weight information should weigh all calves and adjust all weights to a 205 day of age equivalent. Within sex group, calculate a weaning weight ratio to be used as a selection criteria. Identify all calves by sire group to determine which sires are producing the superior calves. 2. Pregnancy check all females as well as check for unsoundness and udder problems for culling purposes. 3. Vaccinate all heifer calves between 4 and 10 months of age for Brucellosis. 4. If not done previously, all weaned calves should be vaccinated with a 7-way Clostridial bacterin, vaccinated for IBRP13-BVD and de-wormed. Cull bull calves should be castrated prior to weaning.
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IN BOX As the editor, I receive various interesting photos along with explanations either through the mail or e-mail. I would like to begin to share some of them with you inside the Trails magazine each month. If you have an interesting tidbit or photo that may not be suitable for “Just for Grins”, please send them to me. You may end up in the next issue of the Trails!
“Dewlap” and the Monster Storm of 2011 Submitted by Rebecca Moeller
The Arctic storm that arrived early February literally covered over 40 of the United States and rightfully was referred to as a Monster. Unprecedented snowfall and record low temperatures were recorded in all these states, including the high desert of Central New Mexico. Broken water pipes and a disruption of the flow of natural gas meant tens of thousands of homes were without water and heat. What would be the effect of this storm on livestock? Here at the Cross M Ranch, we were glad that no calf births were eminent but quite a few of the calves were only a few weeks old. We were optimistic that the mother cows would take care of their little ones but the projected low of minus 22 degrees brought an even more worrisome thought. Would 22 year old “Dewlap” survive 22 degrees below zero? At first light, we bundled up, prepared for the worse but found Dewlap standing there with the rest of the herd waiting for their hay. She seemed none the worse until we noticed her right side. It was bloody and there was a gouge in her rib area with torn hide standing straight out. We can only speculate. Did Dewlap indeed try to die during the night from the cold but another cow said refused to let that happen? Perhaps it was her own daughter, Dolly, who performed a cow version of CPR. Two weeks later, Dewlap was healed and enjoying a temperature of plus 68 degrees and we have yet another amazing tale about the remarkable Texas Longhorn mother cow.
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Join Us! We’re Growing Fast! a small group of concerned cattlemen banded together to preserve the unique heritage of Texas Longhorn cattle. With this goal, they established the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) to maintain the breed registry and to promote the magnificent breed to as many persons as possible.
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decades of herd registry. Active, dedicated officers and directors. Dedicated and knowledgeable staff. Network of national and international affiliates. Active youth organization – the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow (TLBT). Youth Show Circuit and Youth Hall of Fame. Strong World Qualifying Show Circuit and a World Exposition. Hall of Fame. Canadian show circuit for breeders in the North. Weekly Internet newsletter, E-Trails. Breed Advisory Committee of dedicated animal scientists. Horn Showcase for official horn measurements. Active Foundation Board to preserve the history of our association and the Longhorn breed. Yearly subscription to Texas Longhorn Trails monthy magazine.
★ Educational Web site. ★ Sales Management Division with cattle sales available to the membership.
★ Riding steer group – another unique use for the Texas Longhorn. Educational breed seminars. Group field days. Futurities. Commercial breeding programs. A.I. Certified Sires. Dam of Merit program. Member of state and national cattle organizations. Exclusive computer software program to keep your herd updated. ★ Advertising campaigns in world circulated publications. ★ Mail-in voting for regional directors.
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JOIN THE ROLL OF HONOR The Dam of Disctinction Award recognizes a cow that has had five consecutive calves, the first being born before her third birthday. A Dam of Excellence must have had 10 consecutive calves, starting with the first being born before her third birthday. The Dam of Merit Award is designed to recognize those Texas Longhorns that stand out in the area of production among Texas Longhorn breeders. If you would like to nominate your female for the Dam of Merit Program, please call the TLBAA office for a nomination Form.
REGISTRATION “MATTERS”! PLEASE USE THOSE PESKY PREFIXES! The H.O.R.N.S. program is up and running, stampeding towards a new and exciting future. As you know, members have been using HORNS for a couple of months now, and comments we have received here at the TLBAA office have all been positive. Our breeders are excited and amazed how fast and easy it is to register, transfer and maintain their herds from the comfort of their homes. As with all new systems, there are always a few glitches to be worked out, but so far, the learning curve has been short. One major change between our old system and the new HORNS system is the use of “prefixes” in the registration number. In the old system all you had to enter on the applications were the numbers of the registration number, normally 6 digits for cows and 5 for bulls and steers. Those breeders using HORNS to register and transfer animals online have already found out that will not work….HORNS needs those pesky prefixes or it will “red flag” you and not let you proceed. You must enter the entire registration number including prefixes that are on the animal’s registration certificate! The same happens if you manually fill out and send in your registrations and transfers without those prefixes. Staff must stop and manually look up each animal to verify its full registration number and prefixes which drastically slows down and stalls the registration and transfer process. PLEASE USE THOSE PESKY PREFIXES! Not on HORNS yet, call staff to set up your password! May 2011
Dam of Merit Roll of Honor Dams of Excellence Bell La Squaw Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan CO Barbwire David M. Hillis, Austin, Texas Cross M Cherokee Miss Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Dewlap Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico F 3F Bevo’s T J Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico G&L True Obsession Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas High Hope, FD Bo & Dorie Damuth, Magnolia, Texas Miss CP Ruler 562 T.M. & Jean Smith, Bar S Ranch, Boyd, Texas Miss Peppermint Ed & Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, Oregon Picabo Phantom Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rawhide Lady Pebbles Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan SP Hija Ben Tanksley, Alpine, Texas US 89076 Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Westhaven Ranger Reddy Fraser West, Ione, California WT Miss Mona’s Liberator Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry, Evant, Texas
Dams of Distinction Bayou Daisy Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bayou Princess Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bell La Squaw Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Cross M Blue Velvet Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Delta Becca Jim & Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Cross M Delta Charisma Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Salsa Jim & Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Cross M Star Spangled Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Texas Ruby Red Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Whelming Matrix Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Whelming Sandy Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Delta Amber Phillip Bell, Arlington, Texas Diamond W 952 Meadowwood, Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Dillons Fancy Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Dixie Heather 3G Ranch, Loyd &Bettie Gibbs, Gainesville, Texas Dolly Joel & Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, Texas Double L’s Miss Elegant Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas Emperor’s Lucy Creek Gary Kudrna, Ennis, Texas Fandangos Husker Barnard Longhorns, Richard & Janice Barnard, Tekamah, Nebraska FCF Honeymoon Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas FCF 16th Avenue Mitch Bryant, Katy, Texas FCF Too Sexy For My Sox Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas Fiona Moonshine Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Folsom Falls Posh Folsom Falls Ranch, Fred & Marijo Balmer, Folsom, New Mexico GC Little Star Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico G&L Enchantment Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L True Obsession Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L Silver Sage Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L Star Spangled Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas Granite Daisy Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Indian Girl 636 Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, Texas JRJ WR 978 Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Ksanka Lily Belle Robert & Sheryl Greene, Eureka, Montana Lizzy’s Splash Eagles Nest Ranch, Ben & Ilse Myren, Colville, Washington Lupemitedookay Debra Lesyk & Dwight Overlid, Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada Meadowwood’s Carmen Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, Oklahoma Meadowwood’s Clementine Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, Oklahoma Meadowwood’s Tango Brink Longhorns, Frederick, Oklahoma Picabo Phantom Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rawhide Lady Pebbles Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rusty Zipper Frank & Barbara Renfro, Clinton, Montana S-D Sparkle Plenty Rudy & Marilyn Bowling, Kaufman, Texas Silver Sage Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan 3W Legends Country Erin Lazy JP Ranch, Dublin, Texas 3W Pot of Independence Dale & Bev Sorem, Nevada, Iowa Westhavenreddy'sspecks Broadhorn Ranch, Douglas & Katie McDonald, Fernley, Nevada WT Miss Mona’s Liberator Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry, Evant, Texas
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Classifieds AUCTIONEERS Terry H. Brink Auctioneer P.O. Box 928 Frederick, OK 73542 580-335-5732 580-335-4126 Mbl. e-mail: brinkauction@pldi.net www.brinkauction.com
Brian Uptmore Auctioneer (254) 826-3725 Day (254) 379-4283 Cell
JoelAuctioneer Lemley P.O. Box 471 Blackwell, TX 79506
325-668-3552
www.lemleyauctionservices.com TX. License 15204
Bruce E. McCarty Auctioneer Weatherford, TX
(817) 991-9979
At SAND HILLS RANCH we enjoy working with NEW BREEDERS & offer QUALITY GOOD HORNED STRAIGHT BUTLER & BLEND cattle, many to choose from & an attractive OWNER FINANCE PKG, Dora Thompson (318) 8726329 echoofambush@aol.com Mansfield, LA www.sandhillsranch.com Located near the Texas Line & Shreveport.
CATTLE FOR SALE SEMEN FOR SALE – MR. GRAVES FM 75 (Sire of Tari Graves FM 49) - 7HD BILLY BOB (Grandsire of Day’s Feisty Fannie) - PHENOMENON (The best, yesterday, today and tomorrow). (830) 3936241 or bfs@boernenet.com. FRONT PASTURE QUALITY – 10 Longhorn steers (1996-2001). Lots of horn and color, good with people. Call (817) 965-5626.
TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breeds’ top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days (512) 454-0476 / Weekends (830) 644-2380.
TRANSPORTATION May flowers are welcoming our Longhorn friends (old, new and soon to be) with GOOD Deals as our herd reduction programs continue… Excellent bulls, cows, heifers and steers for sale at reasonable prices. Top bloodlines, gentle, loud colors and big horns! To schedule a ranch tour or just to "talk Longhorns", call:
Dorie Damuth • Flying D Longhorn Ranch Magnolia, Texas • 281-356-8167 dorie27@sbcglobal.net • www.damuthflyingdranch.com
HAULING - Anywhere-Anytime We specialize in Longhorns. Dan Tisdale (940) 872-1811 Mobile: 940/841-2619
LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION Ted Roush (713) 299-7990 Cell (979) 743-4439 Home www.asocl.com or troush57@hotmail.com YOU CALL - I HAUL!
www.oakhill-longhorns.com (620) 673-4050 OLIVER LONGHORNS
www.oliverlonghorns.com Cattle for sale “To God Be The Glory”
joliver@mytocn.com (972) 268-0083
BID, BUY & SELL SEEK THE TRUTH; read "The Real Butler Story" by Don Limb. Send only $19.90 to Limb Cattle Co., 8375 Lone Star Rd., Washington, TX 77880-5205, 936-878-2988. View excerpts at www.limbcattle.com.
TRADE & BARTER
LONE WOLF RANCH Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains
New Location: Sallisaw, OK (918) 774-9107 • (918) 855-4907 new web site:
www.lonewolfranch.net
THATE Cattle Company Your source for big-horned cattle in the North—utilizing the right bloodlines to produce the horn. Fairmont, Minnesota
(507) 235-3467
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(C) 214/676-3598 WESTERN DECOR Specializing in mounted steer horns, cow skulls, horn furniture, hides M.P. & K.D. HORN and LEATHER SHOP 408 E. Drew • Ft. Worth, TX 76110 817-927-8061 • Fax: 817-927-7970 E-mail: MPKDhornshop8061@msn.com Web site: www.hornandleather.com
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HOME & RANCH REALITY LONGHORN SEMEN FOR SALE – Emperor, Phenomenon, Coach, VJ Tommie, Watson 167, Diamond W Paycash, Bold Ruler, Country Liberator and more. John Oliver 972-268-0083. www.oliverlonghorns.com
TRIGG MOORE Ofc: (254) 965-5500 Fax: (254) 965-5532 Cell: (254) 396-5592
Co-Owner/Agent 936 S. Hwy 281 Stephenville, TX 76401 Email: trigg@c21homeandranch.com
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JONES RANCH – Home of Gunman genetics. 4-Sale: progeny of the great Gunman bull and his sons, Grand Slam & Hocus Pocus. We are now featuring cattle sired by J R Premium and K C Just Respect by Hunt's Demand Respect. (719) 539-2771. Web: http://gunman1234.tripod.com. E-mail: thejonesranch_1@hotmail.com. BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check our new Web site with "Super Sales" and herdreduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics. Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 7659961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com GOOD CATTLE @ FAIR PRICES. Proven genetics from the past and today’s top genetics through A.I. www.CrazyCattleCompany.com Located in Wellsville, PA. (717) 577-3347.
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A Splash of Color Longhorns......40 Adcock, Terry & Sherri ..................60 Almendra Longhorns....................58 Anderson, Frank Jr. and III ..........19 Anchor D Ranch ............................53
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Lemley Longhorns ........................60 Linda Weber Realty........................55 Little Ace Cattle Co. ......................18 Lone Wolf Ranch ....................40, 58 Longhorn Designs..........................40 Longhorn Sale Pen ........................40 Loomis Longhorns ........................19
H Ranch....................................58 B Bar Beadle Land & Cattle..............18, 58 Beargrass Ranch..............................59 Best At West Sale......................48, 49 Billingsley Longhorns....................60 Blooming Grove Farm..................59 Bolen, Brent & Cindy .................. 30 Bond Ranch ....................................58 Box Z Ranch ............................18, 60 Brett Ranch ......................................59 Briscoe Longhorns ..................15, 59 BT Farms ..........................................39 Buckhorn Cattle Company ..18, 59 Bull Creek Longhorns............28, 60 Butler Breeders..........................18-19
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C.C. Land & Cattle Co. ................58 C R Ranches ....................................59 Carpenter, Bo & Sylvia ..........12, 60 Cattle Baron’s Longhorn Sale ......11 CedarView Ranch ..........................58 Champion Genetics ......................55 Concho Ranch................................19 Craft Ranch......................................14
Arrow Ranch ..............IBC M Marquess Meadowwood ................................40 Miller, Tim ......................................58 Morgan Livestock ..........................54 Moriah Farms ..........................19, 59 Mosser Longhorns ................IFC, 60 My Favorite Cow ........................8-10
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Eagles Ridge Longhorns................18 El Coyote Ranch ........................1, 60 End of Trail Ranch ................ 30, 58
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Gold Star Longhorns ....................39 Gross, Ray ........................................55
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Harrell Ranch..................................18 Heart of America Sale....................13 Helm Cattle Co. ............................59 Hickman Longhorns ....................60 Hodges, Dave..................................54 Hudson Longhorns..........................3 Hughes, Gary ..................................55 Hunt, Doug........................................6 Hunts Command Respect Production Sale ..............................15 Husky Branding Irons ..................55
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Panther Creek Longhorns........2, 60 Pearl Longhorn Ranch ..................60
Ranch ......................................58 R R&R Rafter H Longhorns ......................18 Red Peak Ranch..............................60 Rio Vista Ranch........................18, 60 Rocking F Ranch ............................38 Rocking G Ranch............................19 Rocking P Longhorns....................18 Rocky Mountain Sale....................28
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7 Bar Longhorns ............................59 Safari B Ranch ................................58 Sand Hills Ranch............................35 Semkin Longhorns ........................59 Shamrock Land & Cattle LLC ....18 Sidewinder Cattle Co. ..................19 Smith, T.M. & Jean ........................59 SS Longhorns..................................59 Star Creek Ranch ..............................7 Stotts Hideaway Ranch ........60, BC Struthoff Ranch........................30, 60
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Tallgrass Cattle Co. ........................58 Taylor Colt and Cattle ..................25 Texas Longhorn Ranch Supply....53 Texas Perfection Land & Longhorn Cattle Company ............................38 Trinity Creeks Ranch......................60 Triple R Ranch (MI)................25, 58 Triple R Ranch (TX) ......................19 Triple T Longhorns ........................59 T Spur Longhorns ..........................58
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APRIL PHOTO FIRST-PLACE WINNER: “Oh shucks, momma found me again!” Michael Cusack, Willow City, TX ◆
Underwood Longhorns................58
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Ron ....................................60 W Walker, West Coast TX Longhorn Sale ....35
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J.T. Wehring Family Ranch ..........59 Jack Mountain Ranch....................60 Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. ..............19 Junction Hill....................................59
Westfarms, Inc.................................18 Wichita Fence..................................40
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Cattle Co...................59 N Northbrook No-Bull ............................................55
Longhorns......................19 D Dalgood Deer Creek Longhorns..................60 Derey, Bill ........................................39 Diamond Q Longhorns ..............58 Diamond S Longhorns ................58 Dick’s Ranch Supply......................55
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HONORABLE MENTION: "Stop & smell the roses? These aren’t roses…" Wendy Hastings, Art, TX
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Save the date! Texas Longhorn Coming Events MAY 2011
MAY 7 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241. MAY 7-8 • Capitan Show, Capitan, NM. Kristi Wilson (505) 3215213 or Lynn Starritt, TLBNM Sec./Treas. (915) 252-4118 or (915) 886-7063 fax. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. MAY 13-14 • Cattle Barons Premium Sale, Mid Tex Auction Barn, Navasota, TX. Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Assoc., George Wilhite (281) 435-1311. MAY 14 • Winchester Futurity of the North, Logansport, IN. Scott Simmons (618) 729-2004 or ssimmons@copeplastics.com. Entry forms: Deana Sanders (618) 780-5365 or dsanders71@hughes.net. MAY 14 • STLA Spring 2011 Field Day & Annual General Meeting, Hosted by Bill & Anita Wappler, Lucy Creek Ranch, Lampasas, TX. Suzanne Perry suzannep@austin.rr.com or (512) 263-5313. www.stla.org
JUNE 2011
JUN 3-4 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX. Bill Davidson (405) 258-7117 or mlflonghorns@sbcglobal.net. www.mlfuturity.com JUN 8-12 • TLBAA World Show & National Youth Show, Will Rogers Complex, Fort Worth, TX. Entry deadlline May 9. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. JUN 11 • Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association 14th Annual Sale of WAAKA LAPISH FOLOHA, (Sale starts @ noon) Red River Livestock Sale Facility (located between Marietta and Ardmore, OK, exit #24 off I-35), Bob Weaver (405) 659-9222 or (405) 348-2156 or fax (405) 348-5015 or rainbowrtr@yahoo.com. JUN 25 • West Coast Texas Longhorn Sale, Lone Star Arena, Aurora, OR. Daniel Fey, Yamhill, OR, daniel@feylonghorns.com or (503) 349-7866 or Sheryl Johnson (503) 349-4985. www.westcoasttexaslonghornsale.com JUN 25 • Heart of Virginia Consignment Sale, Blackstone, VA. (804) 561-5779 or (804) 937-5779 cell or (804) 241-9728. willisbendlonghorns.com
JULY 2011
JUL 10-16 • Sunrise Ranch Showmanship Camp, Sunrise Ranch, Liberty Hill, TX. Betty Baker (512) 515-6730. JUL 22-25 • California State Fair, Sacramento, CA. Pete Boyce (209) 239-4014 or (209) 479-2899. Deadline June 17, 2011. Qualifying Haltered and Free.
AUGUST 2011
AUG 3-7 • Autobahn Super Stakes Youth Show, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or lbarker@abahn.com. AUG 6 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241 www.tlbaa.org. AUG 6 • Deschutes County Fair Texas Longhorn Show, Redmond, OR. Deadline-7/9/11. Tami Kuntz (541) 848-7358 or (541) 848-7357 ot tami_kuntz@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered(bulls) and Free. AUG 13 • Rocky Mountain Select Sale, Latigo Arena, Colorado Springs, CO. (Pre-Sale Party 6:00 pm, Fri. Aug. 12) (Sale starts @ 11 am, Aug. 13). Stan Searle (719) 481-3735 or Gary Lake (719) 314-8294. AUG 28 • Nebraska State Fair Longhorn World Qualifying Show, Grand Island, NE. Delwin & Vicki Smeal (402) 568-2353. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
SEPTEMBER 2011
SEPT 2-3 • Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart, TX. Kaso Kety (985) 674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355. SEPT 3-24 • The Kansas 150th Anniversary Cattle Drive, Caldwell, KS. Michael Clover (620) 532-3455 or michael.clover@sbcglobal.net. SEPT 9-10 • Winchester Futurity, George Henderson 2nd Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bruce Ollive (936) 674-5180. SEPT 10 • The Appalacian Trail Registered Texas Longhorn Consignment Sale, Mt. Airy Stockyard, Mt. Airy, NC. Carl R. Brantley, Wilkesboro, NC. (336) 667-5452 or pyledriver 1964@yahoo.com. SEPT 11 • NWLA Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane, WA. Sheryl Johnson and Bob Larson. (503) 349-4985 or (503) 829-9459. Deadline: August 31, 2011. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. SEPT 17 • Hunts Command Respect Production Sale, Marietta, OK. Randy Briscoe (405) 375-3090 or (405) 368-6766 cell or Jim Curry (817) 319-5556. SEPT 24 • B&C Show Me Fall Longhorn Sale, Brookfield Livestock Auction, Inc., Bus. Hwy. 36, Brookfield, MO. Sayre Auction & Sale Management, Bill Sayre (660) 258-2973 or cell (660) 734-0827 or Shawn (660) 734-8782. SEPT 29-OCT 1 • East Texs State Fair, Tyler, TX. Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower (903) 963-7442 or glcattleco@aol.com. Entry form and info at www.etstatefair.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth. SEPT 29-OCT 1 • Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK. Steve & Bodie Quary (405) 567-3093. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.
OCTOBER 2011
OCT 7-9 • Heart of Texas Fair, Heart O’ Texas Fairgrounds, Waco, TX. Online entries only at www.hotfair.com. Deadline-9/16/11. Sue Bowdoin (254) 486-2581. Qualifying Haltered and Youth. OCT 15 • Horn Showcase Sale, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. Consignment deadline: Aug. 1, 2011,www.tlbaa.org. OCT 29 • Deer Creek Longhorns Fall 123 Sale, Brenham, TX. Bruce Hazelwood, Farm Mgr. (979) 277-8016 or Frank Hevrdejs (713) 341-5706. www.dclonghorns.com OCT 29 • Nebraska Texas Longhorn Assoc. Annual Sale, Beatrice Livestock Auction, Beatrice, NE. Roger or Bonnie Damrow (402) 423-5441 or brdamrow6@aol.com. Delwin Smeal (402) 568-2353 or Larry Long (308) 530-7272. www.beatrice77.net.
OCTOBER 2011
OCT 13-16 • TLBAA Longhorn Weekend & Horn Showcase, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway pam.galloway@tlbaa.org.
NOVEMBER 2011
NOV 5 • Marquess Arrow Production Sale, Ben Wheeler, TX. Ron & Barbara Marquess (903) 833-5810 or (903) 570-5199.
MARCH 2012
MAR 31 • B&C Show Me Fall Longhorn Sale, Brookfield Livestock Auction, Inc., Bus. Hwy. 36, Brookfield, MO. Sayre Auction & Sale Management, Bill Sayre (660) 258-2973 or cell (660) 734-0827 or Shawn (660) 734-8782.
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