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Hawaii
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EAST
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SOUTH
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TLBAA Regions
DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Canada, New Zealand, Australia
Chairman of the Board: Keith DuBose • (979) 277-2161
Treasurer: Mark Hubbell • (269) 838-3083
Vice Chairman: Russell Fairchild • (254) 485-3434
Parliamentarian: David Wars • (936) 404-2116
Secretary: Stephen Head • (979) 549-5270
DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12
DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Region 13/14 - Director
Mark Hubbell
Keith DuBose
Justin Georges
(269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com
(979) 277-2161 kwdubose@gmail.com
(402) 580-0209 justin.georges@yahoo.com
At-Large Director
At-Large Director
Region 15 Director
Tom Smith
Ross Ohlendorf
David Edwards
(616) 293-0977 tom@widespreadranch.com
(512) 680-7118 rockingolonghorns@gmail.com
Region 1 - Director
Region 7 - Director
Region 16 - Director
Deb Lesyk
(306) 867-9427 halters.buckets@yahoo.com
David Wars
(936) 404-2116 w5longhorns@yahoo.com
Kenny Richardson
Region 2 - Director
Region 8 - Director
Region 17/18 - Director
Todd Spaid
Kevin Rooker
(304) 963-0699 jeremyspaid73@gmail.com
(817) 692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com
Region 3 - Director
Region 9 - Director
Johnny Hicks
Russell Fairchild
(269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com
(254) 485-3434 fairchildranch@yahoo.com
Region 4 - Director
Region 10 - Director
Matt Durkin
Sandi Nordhausen
(512) 923-9015 mattdurkin1073@aol.com
(512) 750-1350 sandi.nordhausen@gmail.com
Region 5 - Director
Region 11 - Director
Reid Tolar
Stephen Head
(334) 412-8400 rgtolar@yahoo.com
(979) 549-5270 headshorns@hotmail.com
Region 6 - Director
Region 12 - Director
Dora Thompson
Mike McLeod
(318) 872-6329 echoofambush@aol.com Charles Schreiner III* 1964-1967 Walter G. Riedel, Jr.* 1967-1969 J.G. Phillips, Jr.* 1969-1971 Walter B. Scott* 1971-1973 James Warren 1973-1975 J.W. Isaacs* 1975-1977 J.T. “Happy” Shahan* 1977-1978 John R. Ball* 1979-1980
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Bill Anthony* 1981-1982 Dr. L.V. Baker 1982-1984 Dr. W.D. “Bill” Clark 1984-1986 Richard D. Carlson 1986-1988 John T. Baker 1988-1990 Riemer Calhoun, Jr. 1990-1992
(361) 771-5355
Glen W. Lewis 1992-1995 Tim Miller* 1995-1998 Sherman Boyles 1998-2003 Bob Moore* 2003-2005 Joel Lemley 2006-2007 Ben Gravett* 2007
Dr. Fritz Moeller* 2007-2009 Maurice Ladnier 2009-2010 Robert Richey 2010 Steven Scott Zunker 2010-2011 Brent Bolen 2011-2012 Bernard Lankford 2012-2013 Todd McKnight 2013-2016 Tom Matott 2016-2019
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(918) 557-0364 dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com
(970) 352-3054 krichardson21@aol.com
Mike Lucas
(661) 805-3074 mike@lucasranch.net
Division C now has a total of 4 Directors Regions 13/14 combined has one representative 15 has one representative 16 has one representative 17/18 combined has one representative
Future Phase-Ins: Division A: Elections take place in 2021 Division B: Elections take place in 2022
TLBAA EDUCATIONAL/RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Matt McGuire - (405) 742-4351 semkinlonghorns@mindspring.com Mark Hubbell – (269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com Dr. David Hillis – (512) 789-6659 doublehelix@att.net Felix Serna – (361) 294-5331 fserna@elcoyote.com John T. Baker – (512) 515-6730 jtb2@earthlink.net
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COVER STORIES
16 Make It Happen
Success is when you achieve the goals you set
for your program and marketing is how you get there. By Myra Basham
september 2021 Vol. 33 • No. 6
DEPARTMENTS 2
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Board of Directors The Fort Worth Herd How a cattle drive transformed a city. By Ella Canfield
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Editor’s Note
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Toxic Plants – The Dose Makes The Poison You need to know what is in
Chairman’s Letter
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your pasture and hayfield for the safety of your Longhorns. By Heather Smith Thomas
Affiliate News
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In The Pen
FEATURES
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New Members
12
Procedures To Nominate Division A Directors
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Making the Most of the TLBAA Horn Showcase
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Calling For Nominations For The TLBAA Special Awards
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Nominations Being Accepted For The Texas Longhorn Hall Of Fame
Index/Just For Grins
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4th Annual Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest Call For Entries
Calendar
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In Memoriam
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Show Results
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Breeders Guide
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About the Cover: Tim and Nicole Clark of 6CR Longhorns love the herd they are building and show off two of the beautiful recent additions on this month’s cover. ST All Star MVP (Concealed Weapon x ST All Star) 95.5” TTT and 2JB Cocaine Lady (Del Rio Chex x Hubbells Field of Dreams) 97” TTT. For more information and to see the rest of their impressive herd visit www.6crlonghorns.com. Cover art by Gary Davis, Atomic Effect Studios The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469) is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, 221 W. Exchange, Ste. 210, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Periodical Postage Paid at Fort Worth, TX. Subscription rates: $105 per year; foreign per year $180. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Texas Longhorn Trails, 221 W. Exchange, Ste. 210, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Phone (817) 625-6241. Fax (817) 625-1388. Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of advertisements printed and also assume responsibility for any claims arising from such advertisements made against the publisher. Publisher reserves exclusive rights to accept or reject advertising or editorial material submitted for publication in the Texas Longhorn Trails magazine. Articles and photos from this publication may be reprinted only with permission of the publisher.
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EDITOR’S NOTES PUT A LITTLE OOMPH INTO IT! Marketing is such a broad term, encompassing so many different actions and outlets it can be very overwhelming. It is not merely advertising, nor is it only in magazines and online - it’s everything you say or do to encourage people to take an interest in Texas Longhorn cattle and to consider buying your Longhorns or beef products. With a more niche market as Longhorns currently are, sometimes a shotgun approach is needed. Put the message out a little in print, a little in social media, on a website and a lot in your community. Most importantly, however, is how you come across in your marketing efforts, both in what you offer and how you offer it. Relational marketing is key to the Longhorn industry. You are not just selling a cow, you are selling an experience, a community, and access to a unique experience. While other beef breeds are dicussing number and feedlots, you can extoll the high quality lean beef, the one of a kind experience of looking across and pasture of wild colors and unique horns. The fact that Longhorns often come to the fence wanting attention or treats. Or simply sharing what a joy it is to come home from a crazy day and relax watching them out in the pasture. Take all those sentiments and put it on your website, in your social media posts and in your advertising, as well as working it into conversations. It’s not being sappy, it’s giving people a reason to try a breed of cattle that they are unfamiliar with and perhaps even a little nervous about. This month our focus is on marketing and we start with a look at how two breeders who have grown their programs following relatively early success approached marketing from the start and how they are continuing. It’s worth a read. Another example showing the power of the Longhorn to draw people in was submitted by the Fort Worth Herd, a huge draw for tourism to the ciy and to the Fort Worth Stockyards. And what great ambassadors for the breed! Participation in events is marketing, consigning to a public auction is as well. Always put your best foot forward and present cattle in competition or as consignments that show people you are a serious breeder with a strong program. If you can keep it in mind at all times that every time one of your Longhorns is seen by anyone it is marketing your program. It is why breeders should cull hard and either use those culls in beef products or sold without papers to a local sale barn. As attached as one can become to them, keeping the breed strong and moving it into the future is the responsiblity of everyone with a Longhorn breeding program. Blessings,
Myra Basham
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Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 S. Rosemary Dr. • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (281) 501-2100 edie.wakefield@gmail.com Beadle Land & Cattle Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, CA 95032 (408) 834-0110 raybeadle@comcast.net Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co. Michael Bennett 2159 Country Club RD • Lucas, TX 75002 (214) 385-6789 bennett@lucasfence.com BPT Longhorns Ben & Phyllis Termin Weatherford, TX (817) 374-2635 luvmylonghorns@gmail.com C4 Longhorns Bill & Molly Crozier 208 CR 4145 • Woodville, TX 75979 (409) 200-9720 www.c4longhorns.com Christa Cattle Co. Jason & Louis Christa 2577 FM 1107 • Stockdale, TX 78160 christacattleco@msn.com www.christacattleco.com (210) 232-1818 Dalgood Longhorns Malcolm & Connie Goodman 6260 Inwood Dr. • Houston, TX 77057 (713) 782-8422 dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com Falls Creek Longhorns Stan & Sandi Tidwell 2330 W. FM 875 • Midlothian, TX 76065 (972) 989-8939 www.fallscreeklonghorns.com Hicks Texas Longhorns Johnny & Missy Hicks 1518 E. Britol Rd. • Dowling, MI 49050 (269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com www.michiganmafialonghorns.com/Hicks JKG Longhorns Jeff, Kristi, Kacie & Jodie Ging 2908 CR 438 • Yoakum, TX 77995 (361) 781-4347 • (361) 781-4348 jkglonghorns@gmail.com www.jkglonghorns.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467 Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety Little Ace Cattle Co. P.O. Box 386 • Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 ketyfolsom@aol.com McLeod Ranch Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod 355 CR 3031 • Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0155 Roberts Longhorns David & Sharon Roberts Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 451-9000 www.robertslonghorns.com Brennan & Michele Potts Rocking P Longhorns P.O. Box 579 • Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com bpotts1@verizon.net Rio Vista Ranch Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 3208 Fall Creek Estates Dr • Spicewood, TX 78669 Cell: (512) 422-8336 elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com Spring Creek Farms Bradley & Heather Wachsmuth 2749 FM 555 • Gilmer, TX 75645 (337) 241-6882, 337-366-2060 bh1028726@gmail.com www.springcreekfarmstx.com Triple R Ranch Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Rd. • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com Wynfaul Acres James & Helen Cloakey 408 County Road 2200. • Cleveland, TX 77327 (713) 677-1473 hgbedford@hotmail.com www.WynFaulAcres.com Butler Breeder’s Futurity (936) 689-1914 butlerfuturity@yahoo.com www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com Butler Longhorn Museum (281) 332-1393 info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com
Association News
Chairman’s Message Greetings, I pray that most of you have been safe from the coronavirus and have stayed healthy during this time. It has hit some of our members and staff pretty hard as of late and I pray for God’s healing hands to hold and heal them. This month’s issue of the Trails focuses on some marketing topics and will have some information from breeders in a variety of programs about how they are marketing and why they are doing so. This might prove helpful to some of you that are looking for help and direction marketing your cattle. And speaking of cattle, the new Cattlemen’s Congress happens in January 1-3, 2022 in Oklahoma City, shows for Haltered, Youth and Trophy Steers. This is a huge event that has all breeds of cattle showing and being a stock show for cattlemen and women, managed by cattle men and women and is an opportunity for breeders across North America to showcase their top genetics and connect with fellow beef producers in a central location. This is a first for the TLBAA by being invited. Its nomination time for “Division A” Elections. There is information in this issue on the procedures for this process. It is also that time of the year again for the Year End Awards and Hall of Fame Nominations and the deadline is September 15, 2021. Also, a reminder that August 31, 2021 was end of the grace period for renewing your memberships. Starting September 1 there will be a late fee applied to your dues. The Horn Showcase is coming up soon, this year on November 11-13, 2021, featuring the Futurity, Bull Alley, Sale and measuring will take place and will be a fun weekend Fort Worth, Texas. It is the largest and only official measuring event in the country and a great way see some of the longest horned cattle in the world. It’ll be a great weekend for all to enjoy, visit and catch up with old friends and meet some new ones. They are still accepting sponsors and sponsorship packages are available by contacting Pam Robison at the office, or any of the committee members if you would choose to support the event. Make plans to come to Fort Worth, see y’all there. Sales are kicking back up and shows are trying to starting up now, so it’s a great time to get out and see folks and their cattle at sales and futurities and the kids showing at fall shows and fairs all over the country. It’s a great way to meet new friends, see some great cattle and support our cattle. The TLBAA is now accepting consignments for the Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic, which will be held on January 15, 2022. Look around your pasture for your best heifer or cow and bring her to town. There will be a limited number of lots accepted, so look hard and send your best. If you have any questions, contact Pam at the TLBAA office or the Sale Chairs, Russell Fairchild 254-485-3434 or Keith Du Bose 979-277-2161. It has been a strange year, but our sales market has been pretty good at the last few sales and I hope it continues on. We still have the COVID-19 pandemic and its variants. Hopefully this year it won’t stop shows and fairs like it has over the past year and a half. I know we all love our cattle and would like watching them grow, bring more money and market better, so let’s work on that. Visit with some of the members and programs you see being successful, ask them questions, and that is one thing I can say, is that everyone has always been willing to help other members. And you can make new friends. I still like my cattle therapy, go pour cubes on the ground, turn a bucket over and sit on it, grab a beverage and watch them eat, and while looking at them, solve ALL the problems in the world. Hope y’all have a great day, To my Longhorn Family, Thank You,
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Membership
Procedures To Nominate Division A Directors Please Note: To be placed on the voting ballot, an active TLBAA member in good standing must receive 5 nominations from active TLBAA members in good standing. If you are interested in becoming a director, please make sure your membership is active and your account is current. TLBAA will be seeking nominations soon for all Division A directors, to represent Regions 1-6. Nomination forms will be mailed 90 days prior to the TLBAA Annual Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, TX, January 14, 2022. 1. Nomination Ballots will be mailed out to Division A Members Friday, October 15, 2021. 2. Nomination Ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than Monday, November 15, 2021. 3. In order for an individual to be placed on the final ballot, they must receive at least 5 nominations from Active or Lifetime members of the TLBAA. 4. The final ballots will be mailed out Monday, November 29, 2021. 5. Final ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than Monday, January 3, 2021. 6. Newly elected Directors will be announced January 14, 2022 at the General Membership Meeting during Longhorn Weekend in Fort Worth, TX. The TLBAA By-Laws, Section 2-D, Membership, state: “At least ninety (90) days prior to the annual Member-ship Meeting, the TLBAA office shall mail to the Active and Lifetime members a request for nomination of in-dividual or individuals for Director in the member’s rep-resentational region. Such member nominations shall be received in the Association’s office no later than sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting. In order that any member nominee be eligible to be placed on the election ballot, he must receive write-in nominations from five (5) members who are Active or Lifetime members. Should there be no members nominated by the membership for a particular region, or should a nominee decline to have his name placed on the election ballot, the Board of Directors will appoint an Active or
Division A Highlighted in Color - Merged regions in same color
Lifetime member in good standing domiciled within the division to fill the vacant position at the same meeting as the election of TLBAA officers. No less than forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting of the membership, the TLBAA Office or designated CPA firm shall mail official printed ballots to each qualified Active and Lifetime Member in good standing of that region and division. This ballot shall contain the names of the candidates, if any, who were properly nominated by members. All written ballots must be returned by U.S. mail to the CPA with a postmark not less than twenty-one days prior to the Annual Meeting in order to be validated and counted. All ballots received will be validated and counted by an independent CPA firm or other organization experienced in voting tabulation as designated by the Executive Committee. The nominees receiving the most valid votes shall be elected. All newly elected Directors shall be installed at the Board of Directors meeting prior to the general membership meeting. A tie vote will be broken by the Chairman of the Board drawing one of the names by lot.” Division A TLBAA members, watch for your nomination form in the mail. For a complete set of TLBAA By-Laws, including all sections regarding the election of Directors, visit www.tlbaa.org/tlbaa/official-handbook/
Don’t Forget, This year continues the phase-in of the reduced board. What’s this mean for Division A? Starting with this election, Division A will have a total of 3 Directors. Regions 1/2 combined has one representative 3/4 combined has one representative 5/6 combined has one representative
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Want to run? To ask for support in your region: * You may request mail labels from the office * You may advertise in Trails Magazine * You may NOT use TLBAA e-blasts for political messages
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Make It Happen Marketing: the business activity that involves finding out what customers want, using that information to design products and services, and selling them effectively Success: the achieving of the results that were wanted or hoped for – Cambridge English Dictionary
Dale Metz and DeCarlo Noble – FHR Longhorns: Building Relationships + Exposure = Success When I (Dale) began this journey, I was just looking for two cows to obtain an Ag exemption. It was initially going to be two Angus cattle; but when I saw them up close, they just didn’t seem that impressive. I found an article about the best cows in Texas, and Longhorns were number one. When I looked at the Longhorn breed, the variety of colors and personalities made my decision easy. In July 2017, I bought my first Longhorns. A meeting with DeCarlo Noble began a great partnership of like minds. We made the classic entry-level mistake of getting excited and just buying to buy because it was so much fun. When we realized we wanted to have a serious program, we had to correct that problem. We were fortunate to be able to sell those cows to people who just wanted lawn art and, basically, started over buying higher quality pedigrees because our objective changed and we better understood what we wanted to accomplish. At that point, we became fascinated with bulls. When many were building their programs around cows, we just wanted to purchase a great bull. We took a major risk and bought a six-month-old bull that we named Hubbells Jeremiah 29:11, and it paid off. Jeremiah was the jump-start to our program. He won 14 | September 2021
almost every competition he entered. Having a bull that does well is a great start but no good unless people know about it through advertising. In our opinion, the best way to show our desire to become serious breeders was to set up an excellent website and then purchase the highest sponsorship level at the Horn Showcase. With it came monthly advertising exposure. We think the reason we have had our success is that we are not all about the amount of money we make but more about the relationships we build. We try to follow up with people to whom we sell cows and are always available to answer their questions. It is the relationship that’s most important to us. Our buyers appreciate the follow-up and, many times, give us their repeat business. Honestly, we didn’t start out with the thought of focusing on advertising; but it proved to be a great decision when we started advertising Jeremiah. It kept him in front of people and allowed them to watch his growth, progression, and success. Because of that, we believe we gained some respect in the process. People were interested in his calves. It was a successful move. An additional way we got exposure is through sponsor-
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Whatever your vision of success with your Longhorn program is, it will not just happen because they are in your pasture. The only way you can avoid the need for marketing, in all of it’s forms, is to only own a few trophy steers to enjoy in your front pasture. Once calves start hitting the ground or you take beef to be processed, the need for marketing in all of it’s form becomes a necessary action to ensure success. The definition of success (left) is an important thing to keep in mind. You set your own goals, and you measure success based on reaching your goals. Some goals may be: • Selling enough culls as beef to finance an improved seed stock herd • Raising elite cows/bulls that bring top dollar and whose genetics are in demand • Generating a healthy second income and feeding your family with lean Longhorn beef. • Owning a small, select herd of quality Longhorns, selling seed stock prospects via auction and private treaty • Raising solid, all around nice Longhorns that can compete in shows and futurities. Don’t let other people’s idea of success deter you from yours. If you spend time talking to people in all arenas of the Longhorn industry you will find some that are very content with their income producing beef business, quality Longhorns that win futurities, or in the show ring, while others enjoy the challenge of breeding for those elite animals whose genetics bring five to six figure prices.
ing sales and futurities, which got FHR Longhorns’ name in front of the people in the industry. You pretty much couldn’t open a sale catalog or a TLBAA magazine and not find something in there about FHR making contributions to sponsor buckles and futurities and to help young people show cattle. That decision was about keeping FHR’s name in front of the industry, and we think it was important in order to take our program to the next level. A one-and-done kind of deal isn’t enough. This industry is not easy. If you want to compete with the successful, long-term well established breeders and compete at their level, then (1) you must have quality animals and (2) you have to keep your program out in front of people so potential buyers know they have options that may work for their program other than the long-standing breeders. A quality website is another key factor to attracting new people. When potential buyers look up Longhorn websites and they find ours, it is important that it is professionally done, attractive and easy to use. Additionally, we make it a point that everything we do gives back to charity. By supporting FHR’s program, people are generally pleased to know they are not only buying an animal but are also help-
There is one thing that all those who find their version of success share...they put time and sweat into marketing to get where they wanted to be. And another shared trait by those who appear to have “made it to the top?” They never stopped marketing their program.
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With over 50 years of watching Texas Longhorn producers come and go, all who have been unsuccessful have failed to regard marketing as the key to success. The beauty of private marketing, when all the middle-men are eliminated, is a very profitable thing. People who pay others to sell their cattle will never be as successful as those who sell their own breeding stock or beef products. No cattle business is a walk-in-the-park. However many have become very successful and satisfied with the TL business if they put marketing first. You ask what kind of marketing? All kinds is the only answer. If you can’t do all kinds, do something. Do anything. — Darol Dickinson
ing others through our charitable causes that assist adopting families as well as struggling veterans. We think it is an honorable goal. We want people to visit FHR’s website and realize they are dealing with a quality ranch that is big into going the extra mile by giving back. We also try to keep prices down as much as possible to help people get started. When potential buyers come to us, “What is your objective?” is our first question. If a buyer just wants “lawn art,” that is literally a different animal than one that builds a high-pedigree program. We pride ourselves in being honest and doing our best to offer fair pricing and pass along advice that provides a greater opportunity for success. It doesn’t hurt that we are very enthusiastic about Longhorns. We are fair, we are honest, and we are about relationships not just the sale. We’ve even told buyers that we don’t have the animal they want but will send them to the breeder who has the one that would fit what they’re trying to accomplish. We don’t have a problem doing that. We are not going to try to talk them into our animal if it doesn’t fit what they are trying to do. We want them to be successful, too. Bottom line to being successful is be fair, be honest, maintain good relationships, and advertise, advertise, advertise.
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We continue to advertise and market El Coyote Ranch and our cattle because it helps us maintain our current relationships, while also establishing new ones. It’s the most economical way for us to get the word out about our program and to evaluate other programs. We utilize our advertising as a platform to showcase our consignments and breeding strategies to the industry. Marketing is ever changing so its important to stay active and vigilant because there is always someone who might be interested in what you have to offer. — El Coyote Ranch
Advertising is marketing, but marketing is so much bigger than just purchasing ads! Every time you are in the prescence of someone who knows you own Longhorns, you have a free marketing opportunity. Talk about the benefits of the breed and/or the beef every opportunity you can. You never know when your next customer is listening and you want to pique interest in your program. The same goes within the Longhorn industry. Relational marketing is when you develop a dialogue with
your potential and existing customers. Often one of the first comments you hear from new members, after extolling the beauty of the animals, is the friendliness and willingness to help within the Longhorn community. They like feeling part of the Longhorn “family”. What does this mean in your marketing program? Do not only offer animals for sale on social media and in print advertising. Talk about your passion for the breed, what your goals for your program are and invite new people especially to come experience the beauty and majesty of this unique animal in person at your ranch. Acknowledge those breeding programs that contributed to your success. Thank people who believed in your program and bought your cattle (or semen, embryos or beef). Start dialogues on social media with people who ask questions if you have information that will help them. In a nutshell, build relationships that make people want to seek you out to do business with. Whether you are on a social media platform, creating copy for your website or trying to come up with your next print ad – think positive, What can you include that not only puts your program in a positive light but other people or events in the industry as well. In this day of so much negative press and a tendency to always focus on the negative, encouragement, thanks, and positivity draws people in. And don’t forget to throw in a big dose of enthusiasm for the breed your are striving to promote! The days when flyers at the feed store, local radio spots or newspaper/magazine ads were the only options are long gone. Digital platforms have changed how you
Vickie Downing Boyd – B4 Longhorns: Diversify Markets and Marketing We started our Longhorn Journey in 2016. We have always loved Longhorn cattle, but we started out just wanting a few head to make the pasture beautiful with our commercial cattle. After learning all the aspects the Longhorn brings to the table, it sold us on expanding our Longhorn herd. Our very best decision was buying the best overall Longhorn bull we could buy! PCC Front Runner has been instrumental in our ability to sell his calves. Truth is flashy cattle sell! Cattle that don’t sell or are not something for breeding stock are used in our beef program. This way we are not giving cattle away at rock bottom prices. Each head of cattle has a purpose and fulfills our objective. My best advice for new and tenured Longhorn breeders is plan to be diversified in your strategy in what the Registered Longhorn can bring to the table. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket so to speak! Research, research, research what is working for other breeders. We learned a great deal from Dickinson Cattle Company and Schumacher Cattle. Examples of diversification we have employed are focusing on breeding the total animal, engaging and being helpful to new breeders, selling calves as weanlings (little input of cost raising them), developing a beef program, 16 | September 2021
steer program for yard ornaments, selling horns, hides, and F1 program etc. Our F1 Akaushi/Longhorn program is our latest project in partnership with Mike Davis, Lucky Mountain Longhorns. This breeding was chosen to increase the marbling in our steaks. Once you have figured out your strategy then market, market, market! We recommend getting a logo first to start the “branding” of your business. Consistency in marketing is necessary. Do people recognize your marketing “brand”? Recognition is important to establish trust. Build trust with your customers. Plan on marketing for as long as you are in business! Be adaptable to change and always be willing to learn! Try to stay ahead of the game and not late to the party as times change! Most of all have fun doing what you love!! Social media is ever changing. What was easy for us to sell on social media in 2017 is now difficult in 2021. Staying informed about changes in social media algorithms is necessary. If you don’t have time to stay informed, consider using an agricultural marketing company to help you. There are several to choose from. Agricultural marketing
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should approach your marketing forever. Selling beef? Don’t want to ship product? The you have to invest your money and efforts into platforms that you know will reach local consumers. In this case newspaper, flyers, Facebook, website and local events make a well-rounded set of marketing options. Trying to reach people interested in buying breeding stock? While all the local options still work, a broader national reach may be needed as well. Facebook ads targeting certain demographics and interests, advertising in your breed publication and participating in events or sales that draw people interested in adding to their breeding program.
The Survey Says… The power of the internet to reach folks cannot be ignored. A recent survey conducted by Ranch House Designs provided some valuable insight into how livestock producers and the ag industry utilize the worldwide web now. Some highlights include: • 86% of respondents look at a business’ website prior to mail a purchase • 75% of respondents look at a business’ Facebook prescence prior to making a purchase • 77% of respondents use Facebook (“none” came in at 7% and all other social media was 3% or less) • 64% of respondents like buying livestock online (but 69% prefer buying private treaty)
TLBAA’s Website Traffic July 2019 vs. July 2021
A look at the TLBAA’s website stats shows a strong increase in web traffic as well. In July 2019 the TLBAA website had 2,337 unique views and July 2021 had 4,079 unique views - just shy of a 75% increase! Another interesting thing to note is the age of those accessing the website. While the numbers went up across all age groups, the notable jumps were in the 65+ group (+67%) and the 18-24 group (+295%). All other age ranges increased approximately 30%. An important note: The increase in traffic is due in large part to marketing efforts utilizing the Google ad grant awarded to the TLBAA. It has driven people directly to the site as well as raising us up in the rankings on searches.
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firms offer freebies and offer education often. Whether you hire marketing help or do it yourself, you have to market your business at every opportunity. Start marketing early!! We started marketing our cattle and program even before we had something to sell. We now have a professional brochure, Hired-Hand website, and online beef store. We use vertical banners at the stores and clear pamphlet holders that attach to the freezers that sell our beef to hold our brochures. We sell our beef direct to customers, in a Farmer’s COOP store, Meat Market, Health Food Store and a restaurant. Selling direct to consumers, they want to buy online with a credit card. Make it easy for them to shop! If they have to spend a lot of time connecting with you to buy, most will go onto to whatever is easier to shop. We offer delivery service for our program. We have customers that want to text me their orders, so I fill their orders and send them an online invoice to pay with credit card or pay in person. Make it easy for your customer!! 18 | September 2021
Be informative and helpful to your customer! We have given samples of our beef and talked about the benefits of Longhorn beef at every opportunity. We post regularly on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and GOOGLE. Most of our leads, however have come from organic searches on Google! Our Longhorn pictures and beef products have been viewed thousands & thousands of times on Google each month. By posting regularly to Google it keeps us high in the rankings and when someone Googles us we are the first name that pops up in our area! I can’t overemphasized the importance of Google as a new way to get your message out as social media continues to lock down on animal and beef sales. Marketing doesn’t have to be expensive and Google hasn’t cost us a dime! We are also members of TLBAA Beef group that is super economical and our name is associated with this great marketing opportunity.
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The Fort Worth Herd
By Ella Canfield
The Fort Worth Herd: How a Cattle Drive Transformed a City “Out where the smile dwells a little longer. Out where the friendship’s a little stronger. That’s where the West begins.” Cowboy poet Arthur Chapman wrote “Out Where the West Begins,” with no geographical location in mind. In fact, he wrote the poem in 1912 to diffuse tension between governors of western states who quarreled about whose state could claim the origin of The West. Years later, the poem resurfaced in the office of famous Fort Worth advocate Amon Carter. He decided the poem described his city perfectly and he loved the idea of using “the West” as a defining term for Fort Worth. He was also the savvy vice president of the Star-Telegram and knew the power of a good headline. The new motto was approved and adopted by the Chamber of Commerce in 1921: “Fort Worth, Where The West Begins.” Through the years, times change and cities evolve. So, how has Fort Worth maintained this motto for the last hundred years? The city’s different neighborhoods and districts offer exciting entertainment, delicious cuisine, and Insta-worthy sights. Of these, the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is abundant with visitors and locals who live, work, and play in the area. The Stockyards recently underwent a facelift with the renovation of Mule Alley and addition of Hotel Drover. Shoppers browse M.L. Leddy’s boots, King Ranch leather goods, and Wrangler jeans with a cold beer in hand, thanks to Governor Abbot’s permanent alcohol-to-go bill, which passed in May 2021. Cowboy cravings are satisfied by classic steak dinners at H3 Ranch and Cattlemen’s Steakhouse and urban western cuisine can be found at one of Chef Tim Love’s four Stockyards restaurants. Live music and
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dancing at Billy Bob’s Texas and Neon Moon Saloon are a Stockyards staple. But nothing is more essential to the Stockyards than Visit Fort Worth’s very own Fort Worth Herd. Seventeen Texas Longhorn steers are driven by six Drovers, the men and women on horseback driving the cattle, along East Exchange Avenue, every day at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. In June this year, The Herd celebrated its 22nd consecutive year of twice-daily cattle drives. The Herd began in 1999 as part of the city’s sesquicentennial celebration. Fifteen Texas Longhorn steers, each representing a decade of Fort Worth’s history, were driven down East Exchange Avenue as 15,000 spectators observed in awe. Since then, the Herd has become a must-see attraction and played a huge part in the development of the Stockyards. The operation brings in 1.2 million visitors annually, but not just from the cattle drive alone. The Herd also conducts daily education programs for school children as well as special Herd Experiences, where spectators can enjoy the cattle and interact with the Drovers. The Herd also makes appearances for media, business conventions, and monumental events such as former Mayor Betsy Price’s retirement celebration at the Fort Worth Zoo and the grand opening of the new Main Street bridge. Visitors travel to Texas from all over the world to see the Fort Worth Herd. “The funny thing is, the cattle drive is a memorable seven or eight minutes of their visit,” says Drover Don Lee. Lee’s favorite part of his job is interacting with the public. “We try to be ‘Disney friendly.’ People have the entire world to choose a vacation destination, and their favorite place is the Fort Worth Stockyards. We want to do our part to create that atmosphere for our visitors.”
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THE FORT WORTH HERD Drover Brenda Taylor loves meeting returners to the Herd. “One of the coolest things is when people have returned back and remembered me. Some people have pulled out their phone and shown me a picture we took together years ago. They say ‘You’re the reason I brought my family back this time.’ They make connections to the western heritage through the Drovers. We’re ‘Disney friendly’ but we’re not wearing costumes or playing characters. We actually do go home to the castle. This is who we are; this is our life.” Taylor has been with the Fort Worth Herd for 21 years. She marvels at how the cattle drive has impacted the Stockyards and become an integral part of the community. “The cattle drive is a huge draw for the City of Fort Worth and played a very large part in developing the Stockyards.” Taylor is proud that the Stockyards have developed into a place that the whole family can enjoy. “Before the cattle drive was a consistent attraction, the Stockyards were mainly an area for adults to eat, drink, and dance. Now, the Herd offers education programs where children learn about cattle drive history and livestock care through interactive activities and games. We teach them about tack and equipment and how to rope, brand, and groom our horses.” The Drovers certainly practice what they preach on animal care. Each steer and horse at the Fort Worth Herd follows veterinarian-approved schedules concerning exercise and rest. A certified nutritionist from Red Chain Feeds monitors feed intake. The Herd has brought in industry specialists including Dr. Temple Grandin, stockman Curt Pate, Dr. Ron Gill, horsewoman Julie Goodnight, and saddle fitting specialist Laurie
MacDonald. These experts work directly with the Drovers and livestock to give the animals the best possible care. Trail Boss Kristin Jaworski has been with the Herd for twenty years and considers animal care her top priority. “Our main objectives are low-stress cattle handling and horsemanship training which includes balance and proper aids. Above all, we value the humane and safe treatment of all livestock. We are extremely grateful to have learned from some of the most incredible experts in the industry.” Tack, feed, equipment, and specialist contracting are all made possible by donors of the Herd. The Friends of the Fort Worth Herd is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, led by a volunteer board of directors that is committed to providing the Herd with appropriate financial means to continue the legacy. The board of directors provides critical monetary support through fundraising. “The Friends of the Fort Worth Herd are wonderful advocates for our mission,” says Jaworski. “It has been amazing to see the generosity shown in support of what we do. People see us preserving history and living out our heritage, and they want to be a part of that. Donations allow us to continue to educate the public and showcase that heritage every day of the week.” The Fort Worth Herd truly encompasses the spirit of the West. Whether it’s educating children, caring for animals, or caring for each other, the Herd is far more than just cowboy culture; It’s western culture. Drover Don said it best-- “There’s something special about the cattle drive. Everyone has a smile on their face. Everyone.”
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TLBAA Horn Showcase
Making the Most of the TLBAA Horn Showcase There are many reasons to to consider entering and/or sponsoring Horn Showcase this year. With satellite locations wide and far, there is bound to be one near you, but the trip to Fort Worth, TX has it’s perks! Returning to the Fort Worth Memorial Complex takes it back to where it all started in 2000. With topnotch facilities and lots of things to do and good food to eat in Cowtown, it’s worth the trip. More importantly, you can only participate in the futurity and be considered for Ultimate cow or bull if you are on site. Not to mention the chance to hang out and talk with breeders from all over. If the trip to Fort Worth isn’t in the cards this year, then look up a satellite and participate. This smaller gathering of breeders allows a chance for you to visit as well as allow your official horn measurement to compete in the overall measuring contest. If you want to save money on advertising, consider a sponsorship. There’s a sponsorship level for any budget and lots of great advertising options throughout the packages. Simply contact Pam Robison at 817-6256241 x 196 for more information or to get your sponsorship started. Early sponosors get the most for their money in early advertising, so make your choice today.
thing this year, this event is a great place to come research genetics, meet some great breeders and learn about their programs and take home some great offerings from the Horn Showcase Sale or Bull / Embryo Alley. Come join us in Fort Worth, you’ll be glad you did!
THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY HORN SHOWCASE SPONSORS! (as of 8/25) Twist 21 Cold Copper Ranch - Kali Smith Hubbell’s Jeremiah 29:11 Partnership - Metz/Noble/Cote/Stone Lady Butler Lucky Mountain Ranch – Mike Davis Bentwood Ranch – Richard & Jeanne Filip Circle Double C Ranch – Chris Clark Harrell Ranch – Kent & Sandy Harrell Anita Triple S Bar Ranch – Greg & Colette Smith Measles 2849 TS Adcock Longhorns – Terry & Sherri Adcock YO Samson Josefina 706 KDK Ranch – Janet Harmon & Kent Mayes Wade Barksdale Lochloosa Burns Ranch - Seth Burns CR Ranches - Alex Dees Double Deuce Longhorns - Grant & Jane Miller
NEW THIS YEAR! All Bull & Embryo Alley Sponsors will have their participating animal(s) feature on a special fold-out section in October Trails Magazine! (Sample from December 2019 Trails)
BULL / EMBRYO ALLEY
Bronze/Class Sponsors Sand Hills Ranch - Dora Thompson Futurity Class Sponsors Wade Barksdale Lochloosa Burns Ranch - Seth Burns Double K Longhorns - Kathy Palladini
All participants this year will be featured in October Trails as part of a special fold-out. You must be entered by Sept. 3rd to be included, so get those entries in. Be sure to check out the sponsor packages, because you don’t want to miss an THANK YOU TO OUR BULL ALLEY SPONSORS! (as of 8/25) opportunity to get promotion at reduced cost. Plus, the quicker you get your official Cold Copper Ranch - Kali Smith forms in for Bull / Embryo Alley the more Lucas Ranch - Mike & Cattrina Lucas exposure your animal will get! We want to let people know who will be there to enSouth Downs Holding Company - Michael & Elizabeth Fritz courage them to come and take advantage Pace/Hardy Partnership - Scott Pace & Jason Hardy of an opportunity to buy some great geHubbell’s Jeremiah 29:11 Partnership - Metz/Noble/Cote/Stone netics at a special price. Even if you choose to not enter anyTriple S Bar Ranch – Greg & Colette Smith 26 | September 2021
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2021
HORN SHOWCASE
NOVEMBER 11-13, 2021 • FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
SAVE THOUSANDS ON MARKETING SERVICES! Late sponsorships may receive alternate benefits
TWIST 21 $12,500
DELTA DIAMOND $10,000
• Full page ad in Trails Magazine for 12 mo. • Two Sale Consignments • Full page ad in HSC Sale Catalog • Full page ad in HSC Program • Breeder’s Guide ad in Trails Magazine for 12 mo. • Two 3’ x 5’ wall banners displayed • Two Custom E-blasts • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Seating for Four at Sales • Recognition in event promotion online and print
LADY BUTLER $5,500
• Full page ad in Trails Magazine for 6 mo. • Two Sale Consignments • Full page ad in HSC Sale Catalog • Full page ad in HSC Program • One 3’ x 5’ wall banner displayed • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Seating for Four at Sales • Recognition in event promotion online and print
MEASLES 2849 $1,800
• Button ad on Website for 12 mo. • Half page ad in HSC Catalog • One 3’ x 5’ wall banner displayed • Two Custom E-blasts • Recognition in event promotion online and print
• Full page ad in Trails Magazine for 12 mo. • Three Sale Consignments • Sponsor ad on Website for 12 mo. • Full page ad in HSC Sale Catalog • Full page ad in HSC Program • Online Directory Web ad for 12 mo. • Breeder’s Guide ad in Trails Magazine for 12 mo. • Two 3’ x 5’ wall banners displayed • Two Custom E-blasts • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Seating for Four at Sales • Recognition in event promotion online and print
ANITA $3,000
• Half page ad in Trails Magazine for 3 mo. • Two Sale Consignments • Full page ad in HSC Sale Catalog • Full page ad in HSC Program • One 3’ x 5’ wall banner displayed • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space • Reserved Seating for Four at Sales • Recognition in event promotion online and print
YO SAMSON JOSEFINA 706 $1,000
• One Sale Consignment • Full page ad in HSC Catalog • Full page ad in HSC Program • Two Custom E-blasts • Recognition in event promotion online and print
BRONZE CLASS SPONSORSHIP $300
• Recognition in HSC Program • Recognition in Trails Magazine HSC Results • Sponsor announced as class enters the ring • Recognition on special HSC sponsor page
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HSC ENTRY FORM Exhibitor Name: _____________________________________________ Exhibitor Member No. ________________________________________ Exhibitor Phone No. __________________________________________ Exhibitor E-mail Address: _____________________________________ Animal TLBAA No. ___________________________________________ Animal Name: _______________________________________________
NOVEMBER 11-13, 2021 FORT WORTH, TX
ENTRY DEADLINE OCTOBER 1, 2021
Animal Date of Birth: ________________________________________
FUTURITY
MEASUREMENT
Measuring Class Entered ________________ q $120 Tip-to-Tip q $120 Total Horn q $300 Composite (TTT & TH Included) Twisty Horn Class Entered ________________ q $120 Twisty Horn (Measuring along horn lines wrapping around horn) q Animal will be in Fort Worth, TX - 10’X10’ Stall included
q 20’X10’ Stall $100 (limited number available)
SATELLITE LOCATION __________________________________________________________________________________ *All female entries must, by 36 months of age, have at least one registered TLBAA calf, be nursing a calf at side, or be confirmed bred on veterinarian health certificate. q $245 Futurity - Class winners have the option to sell with no consignment fee during the HSC Select Sale *Animal must be in Fort Worth, TX. Includes ONE measuring class. Futurity class breaks will be set after all the entries are recieved. There will be a minimum of 10 female and 8 bull classes. Youngest animals are October 2020. Oldest bulls are January 2019. No upper age limit on females.
GROUP CLASSES
GET OF SIRE OR PRODUCE OF DAM - Recognizing genetic production through verified measuring data of offspring. Breeding offspring only, steers not eligible. Offspring must be entered on separate entry forms for the required measuring classes. Competing sires and dams do not have to measured. q $100 Senior Division Get of Sire 6yrs+ q $100 Senior Division Produce of Dam 6yrs+
q $100 Junior Division Get of Sire 2-5yrs q $100 Junior Division Produce of Dam 2-5yrs
ELIGIBLE OFFSPRING MUST BE ENTERED IN COMPOSITE. TWO ANIMALS FOR DAMS, THREE FOR BULLS 1. _____________________________________________________________ Animal’s TLBAA NO. _______________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________ Animal’s TLBAA NO. _______________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________ Animal’s TLBAA NO. _______________________________ TOTAL $__________________
FORM OF PAYMENT: CASH
CHECK
CREDIT CARD
CREDIT CARD ON FILE
CC# ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME ON CARD _______________________________________ VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER EXP. _______ CID # _______
ENTRY DEADLINE OCTOBER 1 WITH PAYMENT DUE IN FULL - SALESANDEVENTS@TLBAA.ORG CONTACT HSC Chairman Phil Norwood (713) 294-0139 • phillip.norwood@yahoo.com TLBAA • PO Box 4430 Fort Worth, TX 76164 • www.tlbaa.org • P (817) 625-6421 • F (817) 625-1388
TERMS: Awards will be presented at the event, winners not in attendance are responsible for actual award shipping cost. Photos are required for winners gallery in Trails Magazine, send to salesandevents@tlbaa.org. No refunds after entry deadline.
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BULL & EMBRYO ALLEY NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES SAVE THOUSANDS ON MARKETING SERVICES! $8,000 Package
$5,000 Package
• One Bull Alley Entry • One Full page ad in Trails for 8 mo. • One Full page ad in HSC Program • Breeder’s Guide ad in Trails for 12 mo. • Two 3’ x 5’ wall banners displayed • Two custom E-blasts • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space
• One Bull Alley Entry • One Full page ad in trails for 6 mo. • One Full page ad in HSC Program • Two 3’ x 5’ wall banners displayed • Two custom E-blasts • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space
$2,500 Package
$1,500 Package
• One Bull Alley Entry • One Full page ad in trails for 3 mo. • One Full page ad in HSC Program • One 3’ x 5’ wall banner displayed • Two custom E-blasts • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space
• One Bull Alley Entry • One Full page ad in HSC Program • Two custom E-blasts • Table for Ranch/Vendor Space
NEW THIS YEAR! All Bulls & Embryo Donors will be featured in a
special fold-out section
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PHIL NORWOOD • PHILLIP.NORWOOD@YAHOO.COM • (713) 294-0139 SALESANDEVENTS@TLBAA.ORG • (817) 625-6421 TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS
2021 Bull & Embryo Alley
Friday, November 12th • Fort Worth, TX 1. Each Bull/Cow receives spotlighted arena time. 2. All bulls must be TLBAA AI Certified to enter. 3. All cows must be TLBAA Registered. 4. Each owner may bring tank with semen or have semen sent to Champion Genetics. Must have 50 straws minimum available. 5. If less than 50 straws available, seller assumes responsibility for shipping costs. 6. All Living Bulls/Cows must be present at the HSC. 7. Bulls and Cows will be measured onsite. 8. All semen & embryo sales are subject to a 7% commision. 9. No minimum straw purchases allowed. 10. Send photo to salesandevents@tlbaa.org.
Plan Ahead: TLBAA AI Certification must be completed by OCTOBER 1 Exhibitor Name: ___________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Exhibitor Phone: ___________________________________________ Exhibitor TLBAA NO: ____________________________ Animal Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Animal Date of Birth: __________ Animal’s TLBAA NO: ____________ AI Certification NO: ___________________________ q Bull/Embryo Alley $250 - Includes one measurent, indicate below. Additional measurement $120 each. q Tip-To-Tip
q Total Horn
q Twisty
q Composite (Additional $180)
q 20’X10’ additional $100 (limited number available) Normal Price of Semen/Embryo _____________________ Horn Showcase Price of Semen/Embryo ______________________ Honors & Awards, Notable Offspring, Measurement History, Additional Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Song Clip of Choice for Entrance (25 seconds): ______________________________________________________________________ If not marked, song will be selected for you. Total Payment $______ FORM OF PAYMENT:
CASH
CHECK
CREDIT CARD
CREDIT CARD ON FILE
Credit Card # ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME ON CARD _______________________________ VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER
Exp. Date ______ CID # ______
ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1 WITH PAYMENT IN FULL CONTACT Buster Butler • buster@butlertxlonghorns.com • (936) 577-6129 or Russell E. Fairchild • fairchildranch@yahoo.com • (254) 485-3434 TLBAA • PO Box 4430 Fort Worth, TX 76164 • salesandevents@tlbaa.org • (817) 625-6241 • (817) 625-1388 Fax
Terms: Champion Genetics will be onsite for semen transfers, shipping and handling at buyers expense. Awards will be presented at the event. Winners not in attendance will be responsible for actual award shipping cost.
HORN SHOWCASE MEASURING CLASSES FEMALES
Class 1 Females November 2020 (TTT only) Class 2 Females October 2020 (TTT only) Class 3 Females September 2020 (TTT only) Class 4 Females August 2020 (TTT only) Class 5 Females July 2020 (TTT only) Class 6 Females June 2020 (TTT only) Class 7 Females May 2020 Class 8 Females April 2020 Class 9 Females March 2020 Class 10 Females February 2020 Class 11 Females January 2020 Class 12 Females November-December 2019 Class 13 Females September-October 2019 Class 14 Females July-August 2019 Class 15 Females May-June 2019 Class 16 Females March-April 2019 Class 17 Females January-February 2019 Class 18 Females October-December 2018 Class 19 Females July-September 2018 Class 20 Females April-June 2018 Class 21 Females January-March 2018 Class 22 Females September-December 2017 Class 23 Females May-August 2017 Class 24 Females January-April 2017 Class 25 Females July-December 2016 Class 26 Females January-June 2016 Class 27 Females 2015 Class 28 Females 2014-2013 Class 29 Females 2012-2010 Class 30 Females 2009-2006 Class 31 Females 2005 and older
BULLS
Class 32 Bulls November 2020 (TTT only) Class 33 Bulls October 2020 (TTT only) Class 34 Bulls September 2020 (TTT only) Class 35 Bulls August 2020 (TTT only) Class 36 Bulls July 2020 (TTT only) Class 37 Bulls June 2020 (TTT only) Class 38 Bulls May 2020 Class 39 Bulls April 2020 Class 40 Bulls March 2020 Class 41 Bulls February 2020 Class 42 Bulls January 2020 Class 43 Bulls November-December 2019 Class 44 Bulls September-October 2019 Class 45 Bulls July-August 2019 Class 46 Bulls May-June 2019 Class 47 Bulls March-April 2019 Class 48 Bulls January-February 2019 Class 49 Bulls October-December 2018 Class 50 Bulls July-September 2018 Class 51 Bulls April-June 2018 Class 52 Bulls January-March 2018 Class 53 Bulls July-December 2017 Class 54 Bulls January-June 2017 Class 55 Bulls 2016 Class 56 Bulls 2015-2014 Class 57 Bulls 2013-2011 Class 58 Bulls 2010 and older
STEERS
Class 62 Steers Nov. 2019-Jan. 2017 Class 63 Steers 2016-2014 Class 64 Steers 2013 and older
TWISTY
Class 59 Females Twisty Horn Nov. 2019-Jan. 2017 Class 60 Females Twisty Horn 2016-2014 Class 61 Females Twisty Horn 2013 and older
FUTURITY CLASSES • Horn Showcase Futurity class breaks will be determined AFTER all entries have been received. • There will be a minimum of ten female classes and eight bull classes. • The youngest animals allowed to enter are those born in November, 2020. • The oldest bulls allowed to enter are those born in January, 2019. • There is not an upper age limit on the female classes. • Classes will be grouped according to age with spreading out large groups utilizing the existing class breaks. No classes will be combined. • When selecting the logical class breaks, only the animal’s date of birth will be considered – entry name, owner and breeder will not be visible.
Visit tlbaa.org for Fillable Entry Forms, Due october 1 For More Information/Contact 817-625-6241 • salesandevents@tlbaa.org • www.TLBAA.org
Horn Showcase Satellite Measuring November 6 & 7, 2021 YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR PROGRAM AND RANCH! Montgomery, AL: Neal Maraman Ione, CA: Sondra West-Monroe, Westhaven Ranch Perris, CA: Bar-H-Ranch, Chris Herron Holstein, Ontario, Canada: Don Flemington, Trelane Farms, 11/7/21 Yoder, CO: Russell Freeman Columbus, IL: Ethan Loos, Wolfridge Ranch, 11/7/21 Peru, IN: Curtis Elburn El Dorado, KS: Joe Sedlacek, Flinthills Longhorns Boonsboro, MD: John & Christine Talley, Talley Longhorns, 11/6/21, 10 a.m., followed by lunch Horton, MI: Dick Lowe, Triple R Ranch Big Timber, MT: Dave Hodges Killdeer, ND: Chad Smith, Smith Longhorns Barnesville, OH: Darol Dickinson, Dickinson Cattle Co; 11/6/21
Overbrook, OK: Bob & Pam Loomis, 11/6/21, 10:00 am - Noon Dundee, OR: A&S Land & Cattle, Scott Picker Manning, SC: Ricky McLeod, 11/6/21 Rapid City, SD: Gordon Howie, 11/6/21, 10:00 am - lunch & GPTLA meeting Telford, TN: Todd Hensley, Flying H Cattle Company Corsicana, TX: Michael & Elizabeth Fritz, Fritz Longhorns, 11/6/21, 9:00 am, Noon, ranch tours Fayetteville, TX: Richard Filip, Bentwood Ranch, 11/6/21, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Kingsville, TX: Felix Serna, El Coyote Ranch Llano, TX: Donnie Taylor, Lucky Mountain Ranch, 11/6/21, 11:00 am - 3: 00 pm Somerville, TX: Darlene Aldridge, Star Creek Ranch Taft, TX: Chris Clark, Circle Double C Ranch, 11/6/21, 10:00 am, lunch Winnsboro, TX: Kurt Twining, Silver T Ranch Bluff Dale, UT: Jason Hardy, 11/6/21
Contact Pam Robison in the TLBAA office for more information & get your location on the list!
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2021 Horn Showcase Rules and Information
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, November 11
Cattle Check In 9:00 am - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, November 12 Measuring Classes Seminars Bull Alley Reception Bull Alley
GET OF SIRE AND PRODUCE OF DAM
Saturday, November 13 Futurity Seminar Cocktails Select Sale
Sunday, November 14 All Cattle Must Be Removed By 12:00 pm
ALL FEMALE ENTRIES • A Horn Showcase female entry must have had at least one recorded TLBAA calf, be nursing a calf at side or be confirmed bred by 36 months of age by palpation, ultrasound or BioPRYN blood test conducted 60-days past breeding and be so noted on a health certificate signed by a veterinarian and furnished to the show office.
EXHIBITOR’S CHOICE
• Awarded to the owner who has the most animals entered and officially measured for the Horn Showcase. • There will be one point awarded for each animal entered in a measuring class. • Animals can be measured in Fort Worth or at satellite locations. • Animals must be listed with the same ownership name. Ownerships listed in a single name or two names associated with a ranch name will be considered as the same ownership. • Partnerships will be considered a separate ownership. • In the event of a tie, all winning owners will be declared as winners and receive award. Examples: John Smith, Ann Smith, John & Ann Smith, or Smith Longhorns will all be considered as the same ownership. (John or Ann) Smith/Brown Partnership will be considered a separate ownership.
ULTIMATE COW & BULL AWARD • One bull and one female will be chosen based on popular vote. • Animals must be present in Fort Worth to be eligible. • Ballots will be available at the TLBAA desk during the event for voting.
HORN SHOWCASE FUTURITY
The TLBAA HSC Futurity is set up by age divisions to allow breeders the opportunity to exhibit the total package animals that represent their breeding operation. • There is a 75% cash payout based on the class size. Payout will go to the top third of the class. • Animals must be entered in at least one horn measurement contest. • Animals will enter the ring based on age. Youngest to oldest. When the animal being exhibited walks into the ring, the 5 judge panel will be given the animals DOB. • With the 5 judge panel, the high score and the low score will be thrown out and the remaining three judges will be added together for the final score. In the event of a tie there will be a tie breaker judge selected in advance. That judge’s score will be the tie breaker in the event of a tie. • Animals must measure in at least one measurement class to participate in Futurity as well as be eligible for a Superior Award.
• Get of Sire and Produce of Dam will each offer a Junior Division and a Senior Division. • Each Division is based on the age of the offspring of the animal entered. The Junior Division consists of offspring between the ages of two and five years of age. The Senior Division consists of offspring six years and older. • Sires must have three offspring in any (Jr. or Sr.) Division to compete in that Division. All offspring must be measured in TTT, TH & Composite. • Dams must have two offspring in any (Jr. or Sr.) Division to compete in that Division. All offspring must be measured in TTT, TH & Composite. • Both living and deceased bulls and cows can be entered since entries are based on measurements of offspring. • Scoring for each animal will be computed by adding the values of TTT, TH and Composite of all three offspring for a bull or both offspring for a cow. The bull or cow with the highest value of the total added measurements amongst offspring will be the winner. • Animals do not need to be present to compete in this class – can be measured at a satellite or in Fort Worth. • Only breeding animals (Bulls or Cows) can compete as offspring. • Offspring may be produced by natural breeding, artificial insemination or embryo transfer.
HORN SHOWCASE SUPERIOR AWARD This innovative award showcases our most elite animals that possess the total package we all strive for. To achieve the Superior Award, animals are required to compete in the horn measurement contest, as well as be judged on conformation in the Horn Showcase Futurity. To be win the Superior Award, an animal must place first in both a measurement class and their Futurity class. Winners will have a trophy mailed to them after the event.
BULL ALLEY
• Bulls must be TLBAA A.I. certified and have an A.I. certified number to sell semen and participate in most straws sold. • Bulls that are living must be present in Fort Worth; deceased bulls may be entered for semen sales only. (Deceased bulls may have their offspring on site to represent them) • Each owner should bring a semen tank with semen for sale or have semen sent to Champion Genetics. Must have 50 straws minimum available. If less than 50 straws available, seller must pay shipping to buyer. • No minimum straw purchases allowed. • Bulls must be entered in a measurement class. • Syndicated A.I. Sires may participate.
EMBRYO ALLEY
• Donors or their offspring must be present. • Embryos do not have to be present. • Owners can sell frozen embryos or embryo pregnancies. • Animals will be highlighted in the same manner as Bull Alley All semen & embryo sales are subject to a 7% commission.
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By Heather Smith Thomas
Toxic Plants: The Dose Makes The Poison Some plants are toxic to cattle if consumed. Different regions have different problem plants; plains states and western states have some poisonous plants that don’t grow in the humid eastern parts of the country, and vice versa. Some toxic plants can be safely eaten in small amounts or in certain stages of growth while others are toxic at all times. Poisoning often depends on palatability (some are never eaten unless the cattle have nothing else to eat), stage of development, the portion eaten (some have more toxins in the roots, seeds, or some other part) and growing conditions. Rachel Turnquist, Forage Extension Specialist in Saskatchewan, says the main issues are identification and management. “You need to know which plants are a problem in your pastures, and a general idea where different ones might be located. Some might be in wet areas (water hemlock, wild parsnip and poison hemlock, for instance),” she says. “If you are using native pastures, you might be surprised at how many toxic Larkspur plants are out there. The main reason we don’t see more poisonings is that generally cattle won’t eat them. Making sure you have healthy, vigorous pastures (not overgrazing) decreases risk for poisoning. Most poisonous plants are avoided
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by cattle unless there isn’t much else for them to eat,” says Turnquist. It’s a different story when cutting a field for silage or putting up hay. “In hay or silage cattle are less likely to sort out the poisonous plants. Before cutting, especially where there may be wet areas, get out and walk through those and familiarize yourself with the plants before you cut it for hay or silage,” she says. “In drought conditions certain plants accumulate nitrate. Some plants accumulate selenium, which can be toxic in overdose,” she says. “Poison hemlock is toxic, especially in the spring. It only takes a couple hours between eating it and death. Water hemlock is even more toxic. It only takes a small amount to kill a cow—especially if they eat the root,” she explains. Wild parsnip is also a problem in some areas. “If cattle eat it, contact with the mouth tissues can give them oral dermatitis and a painful mouth,” says Turnquist. Patches of tall larkspur in mountain meadows and wet areas kill many cattle every year because cattle readily eat these plants. Some years, larkspur is more deadly, due to different growing conditions, and on a dry year these plants may be the greenest thing in the pasture.
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Pasture – continued from pg. 34 To avoid problems, the key is to manage for vigorous pastures so cattle are never short on feed. “Also take time to walk around your hayfields to know what is growing out there. You might be able to get rid of patches of toxic plants, depending on what they are, or avoid cutting those areas for hay, or fence them off from grazing,” says Turnquist.
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If cattle eat some of the more toxic plants you rarely have a chance to find them in time to try to treat them; you just find them dead. “Some plants won’t instantly kill a cow, but you still might not find poisoned animals in time. Some plants’ toxic effects are cumulative. Common tansy is an invasive noxious plant that if eaten by cattle over time will cause liver damage or abortion. You might not see any problems until it is too late,” she says. If you find a dead animal, you can’t just assume it died of plant poisoning, however. Consult with your veterinarian for diagnosis. “If you need help to figure out which poisonous plants you have, talk to your local Extension agent or a range management Extension specialist,” she says. Shannon Williams, Lemhi County Extension Educator (Salmon, Idaho) says different plants in different regions may be a concern and may also be more problematic some years than others. “David Cook, from the Poisonous Plant Research Lab in Utah, gave a talk here to a group of cattlemen, telling about what he’d found regarding larkspur—when you could safely graze it and when you can’t. A local producer stood up and said 36 | September 2021
that he and his father before him had kept a journal and grazing records and that they could never graze their allotment at that time of year or they would have a wreck. It turned out that the larkspur on their allotment was a different variety that was always poisonous,” she says. “When looking at toxic plants on rangelands, you need to talk to the people who have been around for a while and have some experience with the plants in those regions,” says Williams. Some areas have different species and varieties that are not the textbook examples. They may be less toxic, or more toxic than typical varieties. “If you do have a cow die, one of the first things to try to figure out is what she’s been eating or what you’ve been feeding. Maybe do a field necropsy to see what she ate, or check your feeds. Sample those plants or feeds to see if something is off. Every year we seem to have a different weed here that cause problems and I never can predict what it’s going to be!” says Williams. The growing conditions may have been just right for a certain plant and it bloomed early and the cattle ate more of it—whether it’s larkspur or death camas or some other plant. Some times of year are more risky than others for certain types of poisoning, such as pine needle abortion. If cattle spend a lot of time sheltering in the trees during a storm, for instance, they may consume enough pine needles to cause abortion. It always pays to keep good feed in front of cattle so they are less apt to eat something they shouldn’t. Toxic plants aren’t the only worry when it comes to poisoning or negative impacts on cattle; sometimes good forages can also be a problem. Cattle consuming too much grain, for instance, may suffer from founder or acidosis. Cattle eating too much lush green alfalfa too quickly may die from bloat. Nitrate levels may be too high in certain forage plants, causing illness, abortion or death. “Whether cattle suffer adverse effects or not may depend on weather, or how you start them on a cer-
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Pasture – continued from pg. 36 tain feed,” she says. There can be multiple factors involved, along with dose, and what works this year may cause a wreck next year. Any time you switch cattle to a Lower Larkspur new feed, whether turning cattle into an alfalfa field or starting them on grain in the feed bunk, it’s best to do it gradually rather than abruptly, to give the rumen microbes time to adjust. When a hungry animal loads up on a new feed,
Too much grain or alfalfa, as well as high nitrate level can also cause problems with your cattle this may interfere with proper digestion. “The result is indigestion and they may go off feed. Even if they don’t bloat and die, or get nitrate poisoning or some other serious problem, they’ll be off feed,” says Williams. Therefore dose is always important, because if cattle are al-
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lowed to eat too much of a new feed or certain type of feed, with too big a change, there can be adverse consequences. “If you are Locoweed feeding grain hay (oats, barley, wheat, etc.) it’s vitally important to do a feed analysis to check nitrate levels. A certain level may be safe to feed—or safe for young animals or bulls but not safe for pregnant cows.” If nitrate levels are too high you might be able to mix that feed with something else to bring the level down to a safe amount. Dose is hugely important with nitrate levels. Stored grains can also be a problem if they are moldy. “You can send samples to be tested, if you think there may be a problem. Sometimes you can see or smell the mold, especially in hay, but some of the molds and aflatoxins in grain or corn may be harder to detect. It pays to test, if you have any doubts; the test is cheap compared to losing a cow.”
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JANUARY 15, 2022 • 11 A.M. WILL ROGERS WEST ARENA FORT WORTH, TEXAS Consignment Deadline October 15, 2021
presented by Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
Name of TLBAA Member: _____________________________________________________ Membership # _______________ Name of Animal: ____________________________________________________________________ TLBAA # _______________ Email _________________________________________Heifer _____ Consignment fees due at time of consignment
$350 per head + 7% commission
No animals over 10 years of age accepted.
Pair _____ OCV VACCINATED Yes _____ No _____
r Pens of 2 or 3 heifers may be offered for consignment fee of $350 for the first
animal plus$100 each additional animal. All are subject to 7% commission. Must be 15 months or less at sale date. Please fill out a separate form for each animal.
YES I WANT TO ADVERTISE! r FULL PAGE $400 r HALF PAGE $250 r EXPANDED LOT $100 (send 4 reference photos) PAYMENT INFORMATION Credit Card: r Visa r Master Card r Discover
or
r Check Attached
Name on Card:______________________________________________________________ CID#(3-digit code on back) ______________ Card Number _______________________________________________________________ Exp. Date ______________________ PICTURE OF ANIMAL Email to pam@tlbaa.org BREEDING INFORMATION Cow Exposed to ___________________________________________________ From ______________ To ________________
Bull’s Name
Cow Exposed to ___________________________________________________ From ______________ To ________________
Bull’s Name
Calf at Side: Sex _______ Date Calved _____________ Sired by _______________________________________________ COMMENTS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WAIVER/CONSENT FORM
(This form must be signed and returned in order to complete your consignment.)
The TLBAA Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic (EWCC) assumes no responsibility or liability for any guarantee made by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. EWCC or the Will Rogers Complex 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 all the rules and regulations. The undersigned hereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agree that all guarantees are between seller and buyer. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless EWCC, sale employees, the Will Rogers Complex, and duly authorized representatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of any nature which may arise from or are in any way related to The TLBAA Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unable to accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not EWCC or its management, shall be responsible for refund or adjustment.
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Owner of Animal/Consignor’s Signature
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MAIL CONSIGNMENT FORM, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, COMPLETED TRANSFER FORM, CONSIGNMENT FEE AND EMAIL PICTURE TO PAM @ TLBAA.ORG TO BE CONSIDERED. ENTRY DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15, 2021. P.O. Box 4430 Fort Worth, TX 76164 817-625-6241• www.tlbaa.org
Pam Robison, TLBAA Sales & Events - 817-625-6241 - pam@tlbaa.org Keith DuBose, Sale Co-Chairman - 979-277-2161 - kwdubose@gmail.com Russell Fairchild, Sale Co-Chairman -254-485-3434-fairchildranch@yahoo.com
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Calling for Nominations for the TLBAA Special Awards The TLBAA special year end awards will be presented during the annual meeting held during Texas Longhorn Weekend in January 2022. All TLBAA active members are encouraged to nominate fellow breeders for these special honors. Nominees will each be verified as active TLBAA members in good standing. Nominations must be in a written format and will include why/how the individual nominated fulfills the criteria of the award. An individual can only be nominated for one award each year. All nominees received and verified will be listed in the November TRAILS, and you the members, will be selecting the overall award winners. Deadline for nomination submissions is September 15, 2021, 5 pm CST. Nominations should be emailed to awards@tlbaa.org. If unable to email, you may fax or mail to the TLBAA office. Think about who you know that deserves to be recognized for a year end award. Remember the deadline for nominations for these awards is September 15, 2021, 5 pm CST. For further information or additional questions please contact Tina L. DuBose, Affiliate Chairperson. Continue reading for criteria and past winners of these prestigious awards.
The Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award
The Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award is given to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of Texas Longhorn cattle through their breeding program. This award is named after native Texan, Dave Evans, who entered the Texas Longhorn industry in 1977, establishing the Yellow Pine Ranch at Cuchara, CO. He and his wife, Billicarole, quickly became enthusiastic about the breed and additional ranches were purchased to supplement the original ranch. Evans served on the Board of Directors of both the TLBAA and the Mountain & Plains Texas Longhorn Association. He also served terms as TLBAA Vice-President. He was a founding partner and host of the Colorado National Texas Longhorn Sale, a record-breaking event when it started in 1981, which continued to be one of the industry’s major events for many years. From the start, Evans realized the necessity of using the best bulls available in the breed in order to develop a top herd. His goal was to breed for consistent size as well as correctness and outstanding horns. He purchased Texas Ranger Jr. in 1980, and then Dixie Rebel and Major Investment. In 1986, Evans acquired CT Spoty Ruler, the bull he considered to be the best he’d ever owned. Before his untimely death, Evans had succeeded in breeding a herd of Texas Longhorns that were well recognized in the breed. It is therefore a significant honor to be a recipient of this award, named in honor of this dedicated Longhorn breeder.
Past Recipients of the Dave Evans Award 1982 – Babs & Chico Wright 1983 – Jack Montgomery 1984 – Red McCombs 1985 – Ray Moore 1986 – Al Micallef 1987 – Glen W. Lewis 1988 – Dave Evans 1989 – Jerry & Martha Gillespie 1990 – Bob & Linda Moore 1991 – Dr. Joseph Graham 1992 – Dr. L.V. Baker 1993 – Johnnie Hoffman 1994 – Wayne Rumley, Wes & Carrie Hill 1995 – W.O. & Patti Marquess 1996 – El Coyote Ranch 1997 – John T. Baker 1998 – Shady W Ranch 1999 – Bob Coffee 2000 – John & Christy Randolph 2001 – Ben Gravett 14 | December 2016
2002 – Bob Loomis 2003 – John & Diann Chase 2004 – Mike Bowman 2005 – Johnnie Robinson 2006 – Robert and Kim Richey 2007 – Doug Hunt 2008 – Kaso Kety 2009 – Jimmy Jones Dora Thompson 2010 – Brent & Cindy Bolen 2011 – Darlene Aldridge, DVM 2012 – El Coyote Ranch 2013 – Bob Loomis 2015 – Brett & Darcy De Lapp 2016 – Nancy Dunn 2017 – Richard Filip 2018 – John & Brenda Oliver 2019– Bill & Suzanne Torkildsen 2020 – Ross & Curtis Ohlendorf
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Jack Phillips Award The Jack Phillips Award honors individuals who have worked selflessly for the Texas Longhorn and breeders alike, without recognition. This award is named after former TLBAA President Jack Phillips who was a quiet, yet forceful presence in the TLBAA. It is hoped that Affiliate Presidents will encourage their members to nominate individuals who have fulfilled this criteria but all members of the TLBAA are encouraged to makes nominations.
Past recipients of the Jack Phillips Award 1994 – John & Silvia Gams 1995 – Kenneth Archer 1996 – Maudeen Marks & Eileen Day 1997 – Noah & Melba Oliver 1998 – R.L. Slater 1999 – Glen Lewis 2000 – Dorie Damuth 2001 – Charley & Doris Snyder 2002 – David Hartshorn 2003 – Ray Moore 2004 – Morgan Cook, Jr. 2005 – Ronnie Cruce 2006 – Albert G. “Pete” Boyce, Jr. 2007 – Trigg & Traci Moore 2008 – Steve & Bodie Quary 2009 – Steven Zunker 2010 – Donnie Taylor 2011 – Elmer Rosenberger 2012 – Kim & Robert Richey 2013 – Dale Hunt & Sherrill Caddel 2014 – Geoff Dawson, Tina Stewart & Charlene Musgrove 2015 – Rodger & Bonnie Damrow 2016 – Joe Sedlacek 2017 – John & Christy Randolph 2018– Keith & Tina Dubose 2019– Neil Glasgow Jan McDaniel 2020– Donnie Taylor
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Elmer Parker Lifetime Award
Lifetime Devotion to the Texas Longhorn Breed and Its Breeders
The Elmer Parker Lifetime Award honors those members, who have been dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Longhorn breed, qualities that Parker was known for. This award is named after Elmer Parker, who was a longtime employee and manager of the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge Longhorn herd. Parker joined the staff at the Refuge in 1946, learning from the previous Longhorn managers: Earl Drummond, Heck Schrader and Joe Bill Lee. In 1968, he took over the responsibilities of the Longhorns at the Refuge and continued until his retirement in 1981. Thus, the continuity of Longhorn expertise at the Refuge continued for more than half a century. The Parker Brown color designation on Longhorn registrations was named after Elmer Parker – the dark brown, almost black color, with lighter dorsal stripe, was one of his favorite colors.
Past Recipients of the Elmer Parker Award 1987 – J.G. “Jack” Phillips 1988 – Dave Evans 1989 – J.W. Isaacs 1990 – Charles Schreiner III 1991 – Eddie Wood 1992 – F.M. “Blackie” Graves 1993 – Dan. O. Coates 1994 – Leonard Stiles 1995 – Johnnie Hoffman 1996 – Walter B. Scott 1997 – Col. Fraser West 1998 – Linda Moore/ Harvey Rasmussen 1999 – Owen McGill 2000 – Charlene Semkin 2001 – Dan W. Coates 2002 – Bob Moore
2003 – Tim Miller 2004 – T.M. Smith 2005 – H.C. Carter 2006 – Sherman Boyles 2007 – Harvey Rassmussen 2008 – Dr. Bob Kropp 2009 – Michael McLeod 2010 – Joe & Lorinda Valentine 2011 – Maurice Ladnier 2012 – Dr. Joyce Kimble 2013 – Kaso Kety 2015 – John Allen 2016 – Wes Watson 2017 – Darol Dickinson 2018 – Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower 2019 – Dr. Darlene Aldridge D.V.M 2020 – Dora Thompson
Mel Raley Rising Star The Mel Raley Rising Star Award is a special recognition awarded to those who have been an active member of the TLBAA for less than five years and through involvement and sustained enthusiasm have made a positive impact on their peers and on the Longhorn breed. This award is named after Mel Raley, who will always be remembered as a shining star for the TLBAA because of his ability to share his vast knowledge of the Longhorn breed with new members.
Past Recipients of the Mel Raley Rising Star Award
1999 – Barry & Jeanne Carter Gray 2000 – Gary “Cowboy” & Kendra Kelley 2001 – Joel & Shirley Lemley 2002 – Zech Dameron, III 2003 – Glen & Larry Smith 2004 – Danny & Carole Phillips 2005 – Rebecca Rhodes 2006 – John & Brenda Oliver 2007 – Bruce & Susan Easterly 2008 – Randy Briscoe 2009 – Matt Westmoreland 2010 – Jay & Suzanne Faske 2011 – Danny & Merrilou Russell 2012 – Greg Franks 2013 – Kyle & Whitney Mayden 2016 – James & Paula Wilkins 2017 – John & Lauren Clark 2018 – Austin & Taylor Rohr 2019 – Dale Metz & DeCarlo Noble 2020 – Wes & Suzanne Smith
TLBAA Year-End Awards Nomination Form
TLBAA is now accepting nominations to four important annual awards. Each award encompasses different characteristics, values and contributions to the Texas Longhorn industry. Nominations must describe in detail how the nominee fulfills the criteria of the award. Name-only nominations will not be accepted. Nominees must be active TLBAA members in good standing.
THE DEADLINE TO RECEIVE NOMINATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2021, 5 p.m. CST. The recipients of these awards will be honored as part of the Texas Longhorn Weekend in Fort Worth, Texas. Contact TLBAA at 817-625-6241 for more information.
Your Name: _________________________________________________________TLBAA Number__________________ Your Contact Number: ________________________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Name: ____________________________________________________TLBAA Number__________________ Nominee Contact Number: ___________________________________________________________________________ Which award are they being nominated for? _____________________________________________________________ How and why does the nominee fulfill the described criteria of the award? (Please limit comments to 450 wods) __________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Use Additional Paper if Needed – If multiple nominations are received for an individual, the comments will be combined into one set of criteria. Please submit photo(s) of nominee with this nomination. Return completed form to awards@tlbaa.org. If you are unable to email, you may fax or mail to the TLBAA office. P.O. Box 4430, Fort Worth, Texas 76164 817.625.6241 • 817.625.1388 Fax
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Texas Longhorn Hall Of Fame
Nominations Being Accepted for Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame The purpose of the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame is to preserve the great history of the Texas Longhorn cattle breed and to recognize individuals who have had the greatest impact and influence on the breed. Induction into the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual, whose contributions and commitment have truly shaped the breed. NOMINATION CRITERIA Any TLBAA member in good standing may submit a nomination. Nominee must have been an outstanding contributor over a period of years either as a breeder, competitor or contributor to the Texas Longhorn breed. The nominee should have been or is currently a member of the TLBAA. A nominee may be either living or deceased. NOMINATION PROCESS Nomination of an individual must be submitted using the form provided by TLBAF. Incomplete nominations will not be accepted. Materials which may be included with the nomination form are photographs, newspaper or other publication clippings, multimedia items, URL addresses for online videos, competition records from the TLBAA’s HORNS system or other related organizations, reference letters from those who know or knew the nominee, a personal testament from the individual preparing the nomination, or relevant passages from books containing biographical information on the nominee. If these items are sent in, they will not be returned and will become a part of the archives. Nomination forms and supporting materials must be submitted UNBOUND on traditional letter size paper (8.5”x11”). The nomination process considers individuals addressing the following criteria: a. Accomplishments in the Longhorn industry b. National importance within the Longhorn industry c. Contributions made to the Longhorn industry d. Enduring value or historical significance of accomplishments e. Personal qualities (integrity, character, uniqueness) Upon receiving a nomination, the TLBAF office will send acknowledgement. The acknowledgement of materials does NOT indicate a successful nomination. Nominations will be accepted year round; however, a nomination must be received by a deadline of September 15 of each year in order for the committee to consider for the following year. A nomination of a person may be reviewed by the Hall of Fame Committee each year for a maximum of three years; however, the nomination must be resubmitted each year. Upon the completion of the third year, if a nominee has not been selected for induction, then the nominator must wait two complete calendar years before resubmitting that particular nominee to the Hall of Fame Committee for consideration. The Hall of Fame Committee, by a majority vote will select the inductees and be confirmed by a majority vote of the TLBAF Board. INDUCTION CEREMONY An induction ceremony will take place annually at the Hall of Fame banquet, co-hosted by the TLBAF and the TLBAA. Inductees will receive appropriate recognition and awards at the banquet. Inductee will also be showcased in the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame section of the TLBAF Museum (once the building is complete).
Nominations may be submitted online at www.tlbaa.org Click TLBAA tab, scroll down and click Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame Nomination Form 46 | September 2021
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TEXAS LONGHORN BREEDERS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM Nominee’s Name:___________________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Birth Date:_____________
Date of Death (if applicable)_____________ If nominee is deceased, the nearest living relative is:
Name:______________________________________
Daytime Phone:_____________________
Relationship to Nominee:____________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Supporting materials and suggested sources for reference in preparation of the nominee’s biographical information should include articles in Texas Longhorn Trails and other periodicals, competition records from TLBAA’S HORNS System or other related organizations, reference letters from those who knew the nominee, and personal testament from the individual preparing the nomination. Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America related activities, offices, honors: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Most prominent Longhorns owned and their achievements: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Longhorn industry activities, offices, honors: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other civic activities and honors: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other supporting information: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 48 | September 2021
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Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow
Presidents
Message
August of 2020, the TLBT Officers and Directors met to plan their contribution to the upcoming show year. One of the items up for discussion at camp each year is what goals we have for the TLBT. In 2020, we set a goal to raise a minimum of $3,000 to donate to Charis Hills Camp in Sunset, Texas. Through fundraisers and the generosity of the Longhorn community, the TLBT Board will be presenting a check to Charis Hills Camp for $7,125. Why are goals so important for individuals and for an organization? Without goals, we lose direction, purpose and have no check point to base our success. The TLBT Board is once again meeting this year to evaluate what went right the last year, celebrate reaching and exceeding our goals and look forward to the 2021-2022 season. I encourage each TLBT member to get involved, hear about the current year service project goals and find out how you can help information will be shared at the TLBT General Meeting held at the Texas State Fair! Individual goals are just as important as belonging to a group and achieving the team goals. Many people think about individual goals on New Year’s Day. For me, I find setting goals coincides with the school year. Within the first week of my senior year, I set goals, adjusted them and now have my course planned. There are so many experiences, milestones and goals that I don’t want to miss and the best way to make sure they all happen is to have a plan. Everyone will have different individual goals, but it’s still a great idea to share them with your family and friends who in return can offer encouragement and celebrate with you. The biggest individual goal for me this year is to be accepted to Texas A & M, join the Corps of Cadets and begin my academic career path of Agricultural Engineering. Gig’ Em! Whatever your plans are this year, I hope you find support from your team and far exceed your goals. #letsgooutwithabang
Jacob Lowrie
Hello my name is Karlye Williams! I am a Senior at Alvord High School and have been showing Longhorns for about 5 years, which is when I began my FFA journey. Showing Longhorns has created many life lessons and has opened up a lot of opportunities for me. It’s given me a sense of time management, has made me very responsible, and has also given me lifelong friendships. The people in the community have been very encouraging and have helped in so many ways and I would like to thank them. I can’t describe my love for this breed and everything that comes with it. Being in the youth has been so fun and I want the younger kids to enjoy it as much as I did! I have always loved animals, and showing Longhorns has made my passion grow even more. As soon as I graduate high school, I plan on double majoring in Animals Science and Biomedical Science at Texas A&M. I will then apply to A&M’s Vet school in hopes of becoming a Zoological Veterinarian. This has been my dream since I was little and will work my hardest to make it happen! #BuildingABetterTomorrow
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TLBT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT: TLBT Officer Postion: Reporter 1.) Why did you join TLBT? My brother got involved when he was a freshman and after that I fell in love. 2.) What is your favorite Longhorn show and why? I would have to say world Show because there’s multiple events you can participate in and it all around a fun show. 3.) What is your favorite Longhorn color and pattern? Brindle is my favorite color and pattern because there’s no specific color. 4.) Where did you earn your first reward? What type of award? I earned it at East Texas with my steer and I got Reserve Junior Champion Steer. 5.) What is your funniest TLBT moment? Anytime I’m working my officer team is a funny moment! The group of us are our own type of funny. 6.) Do you enjoy showing Longhorns? Why? Yes i enjoy every minute of showing Longhorns it has for sure changed my life. 7.) What has been your biggest influence while showing Longhorns? My brother. He is my biggest competitor when showing and has taught me a
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lot of things I didn’t know. He is there by my side throughout the whole show telling me what i did good on and what I needed to do a better job on. 8.) What have you learned while you have been showing Longhorns that has helped you grow as a person? How to be a bigger person and help people out that need it. It has not only helped me in longhorns with helping but it has also helped me in the real world with helping other when they need it. 9.) What is the best part about being a TLBT? All the memories you will make that will last you forever. 10.) What is your favorite quote? “Hard word comes from hard work and perseverance. No excuses”- Kobe Bryant 11.) What is your favorite ice cream flavor? If anyone would like to surprise me it is chocolate. 12.) What would you like your future career to be? I would want to do something around a vet, or something to do with anatomy and physiology. 13.) If you could make a rule for a day and everyone had to follow it, What would it be? That everyone could have any super power for a day. 14.) If you could be any superhero who would you be? Why? I would want to be Hulk because he’s just so strong and can do whatever when something makes him mad.
1) At what age must a bull be shown with a nose ring? 2) The hooks and pins are part of what bone? 3) How many quarters are in a cow’s udder? Answers:
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Affiliate News
AFFILIATE UPDATES Another August is in the books! Our annual events at the Central States Fair continue to get bigger and better. The market gets stronger each year, and new breeders continue to join our efforts to promote Texas Longhorns in the Upper Midwest. A special shout-out to Mary and Jay Smith for their efforts this year. Jay & Mary are GORDON HOWIE new members of the GPTLA, but they aren’t inclined to be fence-setters! Our Bull Alley PRESIDENT event was a real hit, and showcased some great genetics. From the first mention of Bull GKHOWIE@YAHOO.COM Alley, they took the ball and ran with it. Thanks for the great job you did!! The addition of our “Points-Only” Show was a hit too. It helped make the trip to South Dakota even more worthwhile to those who are dedicated to the show circuit. The GPTLA continues to support marketing efforts in the Upper Midwest. The Top Hand Sale was a real success again this year, and plans are under way for the 2nd Annual Black Hills Longhorn Sale in Feb, 2022 at the Black Hills Stock Show. These sales help drive the Longhorn market, and the support of the GPTLA is a win-win for everyone. It’s long overdue to recognize the help we get from Myra Basham at the TLBAA. The Upper Midwest is somewhat “removed” geographically from the Texas Longhorn hub, so our efforts to build awareness and market opportunities are very important to us… and to the expansion of the Longhorn breed. Myra always takes time in her busy schedule to help. We are saving a desk in the office just in case Myra ever decides to migrate to the Upper Midwest!! We also want to thank Ashley Miller for her help with our web site. She single-handedly got our show registration process automated so it can be done on line. That was another huge step forward for the GPTLA. We invite you all to check out our website, www.GPTLA.com. On facebook, you can keep up with what’s happening by joining the GPTLA (Great Plains Texas Longhorn Association) discussion group and also Longhorn News and Market. The continued growth of the Texas Longhorn Breed requires NEW producers. We can only sell so many cattle to our friends. You can help us with the expansion of the breed by joining the GPTLA. You can do it all on our website, and you’ll be helping to promote the breed and expand marketing opportunities! Call us any time! Scot O’Bryan, Vice President, GPTLA (605) 344-2263 or Gordon Howie, President, GPTLA (605) 381-3998 We are always happy to help!
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During our Spring Show this past May, we awarded $17,000 in scholarships to eight graduating seniors. Congratulations to Brandon Couvillon, Clarice Francis, Ellie Rice, Emma Lucas, Julia Salsbury, Libby Butterfield, Sara Jennings, and Tessa Tronzano. We wish you much success! In addition, our calf donation program continues to be a positive avenue for introducing, educating, supporting, and fostering growth PRESIDENT STEPHEN HEAD among our youth. Through the generosity of twelve breeders we were able to give HEADSHORNS@HOTMAIL.COM away ten steers and five heifers! Thank you 1 – 7 Longhorns, Alexis Buentello, Bar M Longhorns, Blossom Ridge Ranch, Cindy Manion, Dagmar Schaab, Darrell Blatell, Kyrah Schanbachler, M 8 Longhorns, Rocking B Ranch, Russ & Anita Thompson, and Stann & Neal Maraman for your donations and congratulations to Abigail Driewer, Allison Cain, Allison Lowrie, Asher James, Ceirra Hunt, Chapel James, Easton Green, Grayson Gornick, Haley Biggers, Isabella Palmer, Jacob Ferrell, Jacob Lowrie, Mason Smith, Owen Sepulvado, and Tyler Gilmore on winning. In 2007, we added a “Donation Steer Class” to our Spring Show. All of the donated animals from the previous year’s show are to be shown, and the youth judge chooses a winner. Congratulations Mary Margaret Morin for winning the 2020 Outstanding Donor award through your donation of MMM Part the Sea to Matthew Hinch. If you are interested in learning more about our calf donor program and how to get involved, contact Kathy Lewis at katval432@aol.com or (937) 367-4277. On July 17th, we held our annual membership meeting dinner at the Monument Inn in La Porte, Texas. While the main purpose of this event is to provide a review of the previous year’s events and financials, it is more than just a time of business…it is a time to enjoy a nice meal and good company. We are grateful for all who were able to attend. Our meeting concluded with the election of our Officers and Directors for 2021-2022. We want to welcome new directors, Lisa Butterfield and Samuel Faske, to the board as well as re-elected directors, Rick Friedrich and Cody Himmelreich. A complete list of our Officers and Directors can be found at tlbgca.com. TLBGCA would like to extend a special THANK YOU to Dr. Lou Shields and Marion Woolie for not only serving as Directors for many years, but also for the various ways they contributed to the success of our affiliate. Your absence will be felt. The Salsbury family will be hosting a TLBGCA Field Day at the Flying S Ranch (2393 CR 165, Alvin, TX 77511) on Saturday, September 11th from 11:00 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m. This will be a good opportunity to see “THE JOE CHUTE” in action through branding, vaccinating, and horn measuring demonstrations. There will also be a Q&A session with Dr. Kathryn Juneau. Lunch will be provided. Save the date and start planning ahead for the 2022 Winchester Futurity and Cattle Baron Sale scheduled for March 4th and 5th at Brazos Valley Livestock in Bryan, Texas. More details to follow. If you are not currently a TLBGCA member, we invite you to join us. We have a little bit of something for everyone, and we welcome and encourage your participation. For more details on any of our events, check us out on Facebook or on our website, www.tlbgca.com.
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AFFILIATES: Please submit your news to myra@tlbaa.org each month. You may include photos. If you wish for names to be included under photos, please supply those captions. All news and photos need to be submitted by the end of the second month prior to publication date. (For example, December news items need to be turned in by October 31st)
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Member News
Welcome Our New Members! We’re happy to welcome the following new members to our association. These promotional, active and lifetime members joined between August 1 and August 24, 2021. If you live near one of these new breeders, be sure to reach out introduce yourself!
Jennifer Parrish....................................... Daleville, AL Cnc Farms.............................................. Bismarck, AR Ginger Schratz...................................... Plymouth, CA Brad Vernon................................... Santa Barbara, CA Joe Conant........................................... Wheatland, CA Longhorn Legends Ranch................. Ponce De Leon, FL Full Circle Ranch.................................. Sanderson, FL Beau Schenkel..................................................Filer, ID Adams Livestock.....................................Shoshone, ID Deleon Longhorns....................... Bonner Springs, KS On The Rocks Ranch......................Harrodsburg, KY Fairhill Hermitage Ranch............... New Orleans, LA C Lazy Bar Cattle Co........................Three Forks, MT Adam Richardson...................................Arapaho, OK Frank Bryan.............................................Choctaw, OK Abner Marrero.....................................Claremore, OK Ken Boggs.................................................. Cordell, OK Greg And Denise Constien..................... Hinton, OK Denton & Jessica Meyer...................... Kingfisher, OK Megan Lien............................................Rapid City, SD Back Ridge Farm............................... Fall Branch, TN “Francolin Farm, Llc”............................. Franklin, TN John Winner............................................Alvarado, TX Jerry Miller...................................................Bowie, TX
Thunder Vi Longhorns............................... Bryan, TX Aaron & Victoria Gates................. China Spring, TX Terry And Linda Jackson.......................... Crosby, TX Patrick Zielbauer..................... Dripping Springs, TX High Life Ranch........................... Fredericksburg, TX Circle A Ranch................................Grand Prairie, TX William Hiett............................................. Hondo, TX Marhana Farm......................................... Kopperl, TX Realzanatta Ranch Llc........................Los Ebanos, TX Sterling Scott Trevey.............................. Lubbock, TX Erik Lopez................................................... Luling, TX Jenf Mueller........................................... Mckinney, TX Kyle And Shelley Duge..........................Navasota, TX Robert Shields.........................................Rockwall, TX Triple P Cattle Company.......................Rockwall, TX Albert & Dianalyn Ouellette...........San Antonio, TX Doug And Jodi Johnson................... Springtown, TX Shelby L. Davidson..........................................Van, TX Out 2 Pasture Ranch........................ Waxahachie, TX Patrick & Isabel Mahoney.......................Prosser, WA Hugo Casillas............................................... Selah, WA Motney Willow Ridge............................Hayward, WI Daniel & Megan Lamb...........Banana Qld, Australia
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We thank these folks for kindly droppin’ in at the TLBAA office. 1. Jason Bryan - Perrin, TX • 2. Frank McShane - Palm City, FL
The next time you visit Fort Worth, Texas, be sure to check out the historic Fort Worth Stockyards District. While you’re here, stop by 221 W. Exchange, Ste. 210. The TLBAA staff always enjoys seeing members!
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In Memoriam
Michelle Kay Smith October 27, 1962 - August 6, 2021 Michelle Kay Smith, 58, of rural Marshall, MO, died Friday, August 6, 2021 in Jackson County, South Dakota. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshall, with Rev. William Voelker officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Lone Elm, MO. Memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com Born October 27, 1962, in Boonville, MO, to Kathleen Wenger Lenz and her late husband Gale, baptized November 4th, 1962 and confirmed in 1977 at Zion Lutheran Church. She graduated from Zion Lutheran Grade School in 1977 and Bunceton High School in 1981. Michelle grew up on a dairy farm in Lone Elm with her sister Stephanie (Sissy) and brother Randy, which entailed numerous days and nights of long work; however not without many days of play. Participating in 4-H, learning piano, lettering in both basketball and softball; she was a well-rounded young lady leading her to become a beautiful Cooper County Fair Queen. She attended Central Missouri State University for undergrad and then enrolled in State Fair Community College, graduating in 1988 as a Registered Nurse, and working at both Bothwell Regional Health Center and Fitzgibbon Hospital. In early 2000s, Michelle bought her first motorcycle. From that point on, she never passed an opportunity to ride. The open roads gave her a sense of freedom. Michelle married her loving husband Bill Smith on July 22nd, 2005, which was attended by their amazing friends, Bob and Deb Adcock. They rode away on their motorcycles together and little did we all know she would pass doing the same. She turned a rural farmhouse into a home at Marshall Junction. There she raised longhorns and many animals, but most importantly she raised three young boys. Michelle was able to watch each of them grow into the wonderful young men they are today. She was so proud of each of them and was not shy about telling her friends and family. Her pride for her boys radiated from her when she spoke of them. Michelle loved her three grandchildren and always enjoyed watching them spend time in the pool and out in the pasture when they would visit. Casual family dinners at Michelle’s seemed like Thanksgiving each time because of the effort she put into every meal she served. Not one detail unthought of, including a warm apple pie that she would sneak out of the oven once everyone had their fill. She was a faithful child of God, with passion to share God’s love with everyone. She has always been active in her church: Mission trips, youth trips, Sunday school teacher, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and she took extra pride in decorating the church sanctuary (especially for Christmas). Tending to her immaculate garden, feeding the cows, talking to her family, enjoying time with her numerous friends, going to church, or riding her motorcycle, you rarely caught Michelle doing something she did not love; and most importantly in the last two years she saw all her sons marry three wonderful women who blessed Michelle as the daughters she never had, getting nails done, shopping and enjoying a glass of wine.
Memorials are published free of charge based on information shared by the family or a close family friend. Additional information regarding involvement in the Longhorn breed may be provided along with the published obituary, or a customer memorial specifically for the Longhorn industry may be provided. It may be edited to fit available space. Please submit memorials, or any questions, to myra@tlbaa.org.
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Registration
It’s A H.O.R.N.S. Thang How to update status
When you log into HORNS, there is an option for How To PDF’s in your Work Menu. These are step-bystep instructions with screenshots that will help to utilize HORNS. If there is a How-To you would like to see, please email amelia@tlbaa.org. If you’re having trouble remembering your password to log in, you can access help on the TLBAA website by clicking the word HORNS on the top bar (1.) and then clicking the password reset instructions link (2.) In order to receive the link to change your password, you must have a working email GET FOUND WITH OUR ONLINE on your membership BREEDER DIRECTORY profile in HORNS. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Amelia at 817-625-6241 x 102 For listing samples / amelia@tlbaa.org or or more information ONLINE BREEDER DIRECTORY Rick at x 101 / rick@ contact Myra Basham. Get found by creating an online listing for your ranch on the tlbaa.org. TLBAA website. Listings include a customizeable web page YOUR RANCH
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Show Results TLBGCA SPRING SHOW
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CORRECTION
May 8, 2021 MINIATURE FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS M01: 1. AJ PHOENIX RISING, Alyssa Harvey, HILLSBORO, TX 2. LL LITTLE SISTER, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M02: 1. 2M CAMILLE, Justin & Jacquelyn Roberson, PARADISE, TX 2. JP QUEEN OF HEARTS, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M03: 1. JP QUEEN OF SPADES, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX 2. WW IM LITTLE MISS ANNIE, Brian & Edwina Vidosh, FRIENDSWOOD, TX CLASS M04: 1. LL BIG NOSE KATE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Junior Champion: LL BIG NOSE KATE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Junior Champion Reserve: JP QUEEN OF SPADES, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M07: 1. BG TORI’S MIDNIGHT ROSE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M08: 1. SS MINI GIRL CRUSH, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. YA TEEPEE SMOKE 6, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M10: 1. SS MINI CHIQUITA, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Senior Champion: SS MINI GIRL CRUSH, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Senior Champion Reserve: SS MINI CHIQUITA, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Grand Champion: SS MINI GIRL CRUSH, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Grand Champion Reserve: SS MINI CHIQUITA, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M15: 1. YA LADY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. YA OPAL, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Mature Grand Champion: YA LADY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Female Mature Grand Champion Reserve: YA OPAL, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM
MINIATURE BULL DIVISION
CLASS M18: 1. JP SAVAGE SAM, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX 2. LL JAKE SPOON, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM CLASS M19: 1. V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX 2. JP CALL IT COURAGE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Bull Junior Champion: V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Bull Junior Champion Reserve: JP CALL IT COURAGE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX CLASS M22: 1. LL DOC HOLLIDAY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. V3C CHASE’S HUMPERDINCK, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX
Youth Steer Junior Champion & Grand Champion Reserve - Sir Apollo Copper Shown by Sara Jennings The August 2021 issue of Trails Magazine had the Youth Steer Junior Champion & Grand Champion Reserve photo captioned with an incorrect animal name. The word Chaparral in front of Sir Apollo Copper is incorrect. Sir Apollo Copper is bred and owned by 4K Ranch, Leigh & Jeff Salsbury. We apologize for any confusion our mistake may have caused.
Bull Senior Champion: LL DOC HOLLIDAY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Bull Senior Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S HUMPERDINCK, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX Bull Grand Champion: LL DOC HOLLIDAY, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Bull Grand Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S CREOLE, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX
MINIATURE STEER DIVISION
CLASS M28: 1. LL EL CHIVATO, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. 2M KENNY CHESNEY, ArkLa-Tex Texas Longhorn Association, SAN AUGUSTINE, TX CLASS M29: 1. LL CLYDE BARROW, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM 2. MIDNIGHT CHECKERBOY, Joel Norris, KAUFMAN, TX CLASS M30: 1. V3C CHASE’S LEVI, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX Steer Grand Champion: LL CLYDE BARROW, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, HONDO, NM Steer Grand Champion Reserve: V3C CHASE’S LEVI, Redeker/Lazy JP Ranch Partnership, BLUM, TX
Attention Show Chairs!
Results are published once official results are received and verified as correct in the HORNS show management system. Please submit your official results to the TLBAA office as soon as possible to avoid a delay in being published in Trails Magazine and to ensure points are kept current. Please feel Non-Haltered to submit champion/Reserve Champion photos as well. Candids may be submitted to myra@tlbaa.org and may be used based on space available.
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ALABAMA
CALIFORNIA
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FLORIDA
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INDIANA
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NORTH CAROLINA
OKLAHOMA
NORTH TEXAS
NORTH TEXAS
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OREGON
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Classifieds Auctioneers
Cattle For Sale SELLING ONE OR ALL – Health concerns say that our Longhorns need to find a new home. Herd sire Rhinestone Cowboy (Cowboy Catchit Chex x Hubbell’s Rio Glory). Fifty-Fifty BCB, RR Escondido Red, Chisholm, Starbase Commander, LAR Smoke’N, RJF Aristocrat breeding, etc. Ken & Joella Kirkham, Strong City, KS. 417-777-1614.
Cattle For Sale WHOLE HERD FOR SALE - Over 46 head. Brood cows, calves and bulls. Some registered others can be registered. Herd sire, Sunny’s Red Bull, is out of Overwhelming Toro and Cooper’s Overwhelmer Sunny. Rush Springs, OK. Contact Ann Large 580475-4199 or lhorns38@aol.com.
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BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS - Est. 1995. Conformation, color, disposition, pedigree and HORNS. Reasonable prices. Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK. 580 765-9961 (calls only) or email cmuchmor@ poncacity.net. www.beavercreeklonghorns.com
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McIntyre Ranches
www.mcintyreranches.com 308-750-8384 LONGHORN STEERS FOR SALE - 25 Longhorn Steers For Sale. Ages 2-4 years. Big horns, Lots of Color. Take one or all. Located in Canadian, TX. Call for pricing 806-255-0828
Trade & Barter TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breed’s top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days 512-454-0476 / Weekends 830-644-2380.
Classified Ads: $15/month - Standard text $25/month - Boxed
Advertising Index —A— A & S Land & Cattle.....................................61 Anderson, Frank Jr. and III...........................8 Arch Acres.................................................... 60 —B— Bar H Ranch................................................. 60 Beadle Land & Cattle.............................8, 60 Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co......................8 Bentwood Ranch...................................13, 61 Big Valley Longhorns................................. 60 BPT Longhorns..............................................8 Bull Creek Longhorns...................................5 Butler Breeders......................................... 8, 9 Butler Breeders Online Futurity..................9 —C— C4Longhorns.................................................8 Caballo Bravo Longhorns......................... 60 Callicrate Banders.......................................22 Cedar View Ranch...................................... 60 Champion Genetics....................................55 Christa Cattle Co...........................................8 Circle C Longhorns..................................... 11 Circle Double C Ranch..............................45 Cold Copper Cattle Co.......................24, 38 Crazy Cattle Co...........................................61 —D— Dalgood Longhorns................................. 8, 9 DCCI Equipment.........................................56 Diamond C Ranch...................................... 60 Diamond Q Longhorns..............................61 Dickinson Cattle Co...................................BC Dirty Spur Cattle Co.................................. IFC Double C Ranch..................................... 3, 60 Double S Ranch.............................................3 Doug Hunt Longhorns...............................62 —E— Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic.................41 El Coyote Ranch............................................ 1 Elm Springs Acres........................................62 —F— F & F Ranch.................................................. 60 Falls Creek Longhorns..................................8 FHR Longhorns........................................3, 61 Flying D Ranch.............................................61 Flying Diamond Ranch.............................. 60 —G— Guttman, Ralph............................................62 GVR Longhorns...........................................61 —H— Harrell Ranch............................................... 21 Helm Cattle Co............................................61 Herdsman Legends.....................................25 Hicks Longhorns...........................................8
—H— Hickman Longhorns...................................61 Hired Hand Software..................................54 Hoosier Longhorns.............................. 25, 37 Hubbell Longhorns...................................IBC Husky Branding Irons.................................53 —I— Ironwood Ranch.......................................... 61 —J— Jack Mountain Ranch.................................62 JKG Longhorns..............................................8 JL Longhorns...............................................39 J.M.R. Cattle Co...........................................61 Jo-Lin Ranch................................................62 —L— Legends Longhorn Sale.............................25 Lemonade Ranch........................................61 Leonard New River Ranch........................ 49 Little Ace Cattle Co.......................................9 Lodge Creek Longhorns........................... 60 Lone Wolf Ranch.........................................61 Long M Ranch..............................................61 Lucas Ranch................................................ 60 —M— McLeod Ranch...............................................9 Moose Willow Ranch................................. 60 Moriah Farms...............................................61 —N— NS Horns...................................................... 60 —R— Rafter M Ranch............................................61 Red McCombs Fiesta Sale......................... 51 Rio Vista Ranch..............................................9 River’s Bend Ranch.................................... 60 Roberts Longhorns................................ 9, 23 Rockin Hil Longhorns................................ 60 Rockin I Longhorns.....................................62 Rocking B Longhorns.................................43 Rocking P Longhorns...................................9 Rocky Mountain Longhorns.................... 60 Rolling D Ranch.......................................... 60 Ross Ranch Horns.......................................61 Running Arrow Longhorns........................55 —S— 6 CR Longhorns...............................FC, 7, 35 Safari B Ranch..............................................61 Sand Hills Ranch......................................... 60 Singing Coyote Ranch...............................62 Spidle Ranch.................................................19 Spring Creek Farms.......................................9 SS Longhorns...............................................61 Star Creek Ranch.........................................61 Stockton/Burton Ranch Sale.................... 17
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JUST FOR GRINS HAVE A CUTE PIC? Send us your photo with a funny caption included! Send your photo with caption to: Texas Longhorn Trails, Attn. Myra, • P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, Texas 76160 or myra@tlbaa.org (Email entries should include address.) Photo may be used in a future issue due to number of responses
“Just a little snack” Thanks to Glendon & Kim Short of Owasso, OK for the submission. —S— Struthoff Ranch............................................62 Sutton Timber & Cattle............................. 60 Swihart Longhorns......................................47 —T— Thate Cattle Co.............................................9 Thurmond Longhorns................................61 TLBAA Beef Producers...............................41 TLBAA Horn Showcase....................... 27-33 Triple R Ranch (TX)........................................9 Triple S Bar Ranch.......................................61 TS Adcock Longhorns................................62 —W— Wagner Cattle Co...................................... IFC Walkers U7-..................................................62 WB Longhorns.............................................61 Westhaven Longhorns.............................. 60 Wichita Fence Company...........................53
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SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 2021
SEPTEMBER 4 • 24th Annual Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart, TX. Kaso Kety 985-674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355. Butler Online Futurity Opens May 14. Futurity Entry Deadline June 13. SEPTEMBER 5-6 • Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, CO. Entry Deadline August 1st. Sunday Show - Kenny Richardson 970-352-3054 or krichardson21@aol. com. Monday Show - Lana Pearson 719-740-0741 or lana14338@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered & Youth. SEPTEMBER 10-11 • Struthoff Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sale, San Antonio, TX. Lynn Struthoff (210) 473-7768, Josie Struthoff (210) 601-3464 or Lori McCarty (817) 991-8825 SEPTEMBER 11-12 • 4th Annual East Coast Longhorn Classic, Culpepper, VA. Bear Davidson (540) 687-0050/beardavidson@ymail.com or Chase Vasut (512) 917-8654. Visit www.gandgtexaslonghorns.com SEPTEMBER 11-13 • West Texas Fair & Rodeo, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, TX. Online entries www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com. Entry deadline Aug. 15th. Catherine Morris, 325-829-9219 or morriscatran@taylortel.net. Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Youth Points Only. SEPTEMBER 17-18 • Legends Longhorn Sale & Futurity, Duncan, Oklahoma. Justin Rombeck 816-536-1083 or legendslonghornsale@gmail.com. Visit www. herdsmanlegends.com SEPTEMBER 18-19 • New Mexico State Fair #1 & #2, Expo NM, Albuquerque, NM. Contact NM State Fair 505-319-0251 or www.statefair.exponm.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Miniatures. SEPTEMBER 18-19 • Trail of Turquoise Longhorn Show, Odessa, TX. Contact Kyla Lovejoy (940) 600-7033 or kyla_gail@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only & Miniatures. SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2 • Tulsa State Fair, OK Ford Dealers Arena, Tulsa, OK. Contact David Edwards at 918-557-0364 or dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@ gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered & Youth.
OCTOBER 2021
OCTOBER 1-2 • Fred Bryant Memorial Sale & Futurity, Springfield, MO. Contact Johnny Hicks 269-998-8027 OCTOBER 1-3 • East Texas State Fair, Tyler, TX. Enter online at etstatefair.com. Contact John & Brenda Oliver 972-268-0083, joliver210@yahoo.com or Lana Hightower 903-681-1093 or glcattleco@aol.com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. OCTOBER 2 • Stockton/Burton Ranch Sale, Navasota, TX. Mid-Tex Livestock Auction. Contact Joel Lemley jlem@camalott.com or 325-668-3552. OCTOBER 4-6 • State Fair of Texas Longhorn Show, Dallas, TX. For Entry Forms, visit www.BigTex.com. Contact Pam Robison 817-625-6241, pam@tlbaa.org or Kevin Rooker 817-692-7843 or krooker@gmail.com OCTOBER 15-17 • STLA Llano Western Weekend Longhorn Show, Llano, TX. Contact Sandi Nordhausen 512-750-1350 or sandi.nordhausen@gmail.com; Bubba Bollier 325-247-6249 or bollier7572@yahoo.com; Troy Unger 512-6583316. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered & Youth. Trophy Steers, Miniatures. OCTOBER 16 • 43rd B&C Fall Sale, Kirksville, MO. Sale auctioneers: Shawn & Bill Sayre. Contact: Shawn 660-734-8782 OCTOBER 29-31 • Ark-La-Tex Annual Fall Show, George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center, Lufkin ,TX. Contact Jessica Wade, 903-948-5194 or arklatex. tina10@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers and Miniatures.
NOVEMBER 2021
NOVEMBER 5-7 • Jim Curry Classic, Panhandle South Fairgrounds, Lubbock, TX. Contact Jeremy Robertson (806) 548-8248 or jeremy@robertsonbonded.com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. NOVEMBER 6-7 • TLBAA Horn Showcase Satellite Measurements, Contact Pam Robison 817-625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org NOVEMBER 12-13 • TLBAA Horn Showcase, Fort Worth, TX. Measuring Contest, Select Sale, Futurity & Bull Alley. Contact Pam Robison 817-625-6241 or pam@ tlbaa.org NOVEMBER 12-14 • State Fair of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA. Jessica Wade arklatex.jessica@gmail.com or 903-948-5194. Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Youth & Trophy Steers. NOVEMBER 19-21 • Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show, Henderson County Fairgrounds, Kaufman, TX. Entry Deadline Oct. 30th. Joel Norris, (972) 533-4945 or joel1983@embarqmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. NOVEMBER 19-21 • OTLA Fall Show, Sycamore Springs Arena, Locust Grove, OK. Contact David Edwards at 918-557-0364 or dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@ gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers.
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DECEMBER 2021
DECEMBER 3-5 • NTLBA Holiday Extravaganza, North Texas Fairground, Denton, TX. Contact Michelle Smith 817-846-0295 or smithsheritagefarm@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures.
JANUARY 2022
JANUARY 1-3 • Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK. www.cattlemenscongress.com Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers. JANUARY 14-17 • Texas Longhorn Weekend, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Robison 817-625-6241 x 106 or pam at tlbaa.org Jan 14 - Affiliates Presidents Meeting, Board Meeting, Annual Membership Meeting, Awards Presentation Jan 15 - Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale Jan 16 - TLBT Youth Show at Fort Worth Stock Show Jan 17 - TLBAA Open Show at Fort Worth Stock Show JANUARY 28-30 • STLA Winterfest, Brackenridge Recreational Center, Edna, TX. Contact Bubba Bollier 325-247-6249 or bollier7572@yahoo.com; Troy Unger 512-658-3316; Sandi Nordhausen 512-750-1350 or sandinordhausen@gmail. com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only & Miniatures
FEBRUARY 2022
FEBRUARY 12 • Matagorda County Fair, Matagorda County Fairgrounds, Bay City, TX. Stephen Head 979-549-5270 or headshorns@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers. FEBRUARY 18-20 • San Angelo Stock Show, San Angelo, TX. Amanda Danley 432-894-1430 or adanley@seminoleisd.net. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures.
MARCH 2022
MARCH 4-5 • Cattle Baron Premier Longhorn Sale & Winchester Futurity, Brazos Valley Livestock Commission, Bryan, Texas. Rick Friedrich 713-305-0259, Rick@ RiverRanchLonghorns.com or www.TLBGCA.com MARCH 11-13 • NTLBA Spring Show, Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. John Oliver (972) 268-0083 or joliver210@yahoo.com; Brenda Oliver (972) 268-0031 or boliver84@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. MARCH 24-25 • YMBL South Texas State Fair Longhorn Show, Ford Fairgrounds, Beaumont, TX. Jessica Wade arklatex.jessica@gmail.com or 903-948-5194. Qualifying Haltered, Youth & Trophy Steers. MARCH 25-27 • OTLA Spring Shoot-Out, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, OK. Contact David Edwards, dledwards.texaslonghorncattle@gmail.com, (918) 557-0362. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Youth Points Only.
APRIL 2022
APRIL 1-2 • Texoma Spring Classic, Overbrook, OK. Sale hosts: Bob & Pam Loomis, Dale Hunt & Sherrill Caddell. Contact Dale Hunt 402-214-4851 or Bob Loomis 580-276-7498 APRIL 23 • Rocking B Longhorns Dispersal Sale, Baton Rouge, LA. Contact Justin Rombeck 816-536-1083 or legendslonghornsale@gmail.com APRIL 29-30 • Red McCombs Fiesta Sale, Johnson City, TX. Contact Teresa Sparger at Teresa_redmccombslonghorns@yahoo.com or (210) 392 5133. APRIL 29-MAY 1 • STLA Llano Spring Show, Llano, TX. Contact Sandi Nordhausen 512-750-1350 or sandinordhausen@gmail.com; Bubba Bollier 325-247-6249 or bollier7572@yahoo.com; Troy Unger 512-658-3316. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, 2 Youth, Youth Points Only, Trophy Steers & Miniatures.
MAY 2022
MAY 13-15 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Miracle Farm, Brenham, TX. Stephen Head 979-549-5270 or headshorns@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Trophy Steers & Miniatures. MAY 27-28 • Hudson-Valentine Fort Worth Stockyards Longhorn Auction, River Ranch Stockyards. Lorinda Valentine (270) 996-2046 or panthercreekranch@att.net
SEPTEMBER 2022
SEPTEMBER 9-10 • Struthoff Deep In The Heart Of Texas Sale, San Antonio, TX. Lynn Struthoff (210) 473-7768, Josie Struthoff (210) 601-3464 or Lori McCarty (817) 991-8825 Affiliates: Please submit a completed show application to pam@tlbaa. org in order to have your TLBAA World Qualifying show listed. All other events, sales, field days or other activities may email your information directly to myra@tlbaa.org.
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