AT-LARGE DIRECTORS
At-Large Director
Keith Du Bose (979) 277-2161 kwdubose@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman of the Board: Johnny Hicks (269) 721-3473
Vice Chairman: Keith Hagler (512) 914-3333
Secretary: Stephen Head (979) 549-5270
Region 7 - Director Josh Gentry (972) 672-7293 josh@g3longhorns.com
Treasurer: Elizabeth Fritz (214) 499-3542
Parliamentarian: Tom Ryder (256) 349-9364
Region 13/14 - Director Justin Georges (402) 580-0209 justin.georges@yahoo.com
At-Large Director
Elizabeth Fritz (214) 499-3542 ejbfritz@gmail.com
DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6
Region 1/2 - Director Deb Lesyk (306) 867-3039 halters.buckets@yahoo.com
Region 3/4 - Director Johnny Hicks (269) 721-3473 hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com
Region 5/6 - Director Tom Ryder (256) 349-9364 ryder.tom40@gmail.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
Region 8 - Director Kevin Rooker (817) 692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com
Region 9 - Director Amanda Danley (432) 894-1439 adanley@seminoleisd.net
Region 10 - Director Keith Hagler (512) 914-3333 khagler@taylorautocredit.com
Region 11 - Director Stephen Head (979) 549-5270 headshorns@hotmail.com
Region 12 - Director Mike McLeod (361) 771-5355
Region 15 Director
Walker Hance (918) 808-6268 walker32flu@icloud.com
Region 16 - Director Kris Johnson (307) 751-8867 kristopherjohnson1995@gmail.com
John R. Ball* 1979-1980
Bill Anthony* 1981-1982
Dr. L.V. Baker* 1982-1984
Dr. W.D. “Bill” Clark* 1984-1986
Richard D. Carlson 1986-1988
John T. Baker 1988-1990 Riemer Calhoun, Jr. 1990-1992
Glen W. Lewis 1992-1995
Tim Miller* 1995-1998
Sherman Boyles 1998-2003
Bob Moore* 2003-2005
Joel Lemley 2006-2007
Ben Gravett* 2007
Dr. Fritz Moeller* 2007-2009
Maurice Ladnier 2009-2010
Robert Richey 2010
Steven Scott Zunker 2010-2011
Brent Bolen* 2011-2012
Bernard Lankford 2012-2013
Todd McKnight 2013-2016
Tom Matott 2016-2019
Keith DuBose 2019 - 2023
Region 17/18 - Director David Berry (916) 472-9108 dberrry5b@gmail.com
TLBAA EDUCATIONAL/RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Matt McGuire - (405) 742-4351 semkinlonghorns@mindspring.com
Mark Hubbell – (269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com
Dr. David Hillis – (512) 789-6659 doublehelix@att.net
Felix Serna – (361) 294-5331 fserna@elcoyote.com
John T. Baker – (512) 515-6730 jtb2@earthlink.net
EDITOR’S NOTES
HE’S
BAAAACK!
I am so excited that we are about to get our digital marketing game ramped back up. Mason Runyon, our digital Marketing Coordinator, has returned to us after a prolonged stint of active duty as a reservist. Stay tuned for more frequent and improved social posts, Google ads and Facebook ads - all at work to increase awareness of the breed and to direct people to our website, including targeted ads to drive traffic to our membership directory and beef producer pages. Stay tuned for more updates soon!
I’m a little late announcing it, but the much loved Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest is back this year. So get out to the pastures and start snapping pics of those eye-catching 2024 babies. You can find the rules and requirements in this issue and an online submission form on the events - Longhorn Weekend tab of the TLBAA website. I look forward to seeing all the candidates! All entrants get published in the March edition and the one chosen winner gets the front cover of that edition.
Don’t miss the special foldout starting on page 16 showcasing the Bull Alley participants. Start trying to decide now which straws you want to buy during Horn Showcase. You can find a time line of events and concert announcements, as well as a listing of our more than generous sponsors on the pages 14-15.
In the last couple of issues we’ve had some people who sell various products, from clothing to home goods to feeders within our pages. If you would like to see more ads like this, then please, if you reach out to an advertiser about their product let them know you saw it in Trails Magazine
If you’re new to the breed, or even just curious to learn more, be sure to come to one of our upcoming events, meet some great people and look at some stunning cattle. You can find a full listing of industry events on the last page of every edition of this magazine or you can find an online calendar at www.tlbaa.org.
You may also access back issues of Trails Magazine online for free on our website. Just click Trails and scroll down for links to each back issue.
We hope to see you down the road!
Blessings!
DEADLINE:
November 2024 Issue: October 7th
Facilities/Pasture
Myra Basham
Myra Basham Editor-in-Chief
(817) 625-6241 • (817) 625-1388 (FAX) P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 trails@tlbaa.org • www.tlbaa.org
Editor-in-Chief: Myra Basham Ext. 104 • myra@tlbaa.org trailseditor@tlbaa.org
Advertising:
Myra Basham • (817) 625-6241 x 104 myra@tlbaa.org
Graphic Design & Production:
Taylor Rankin • Ext. 103 taylor@tlbaa.org
Marketing Coordinator:
Mason Runyon • Ext. 108 mason@tlbaa.org
Registrations/Office Manager
Rick Fritsche • Ext. 101 rick@tlbaa.org
Registrations/Administrative Assistant
Megan Smith • Ext. 102 megan@tlbaa.org
Special Events
Pam Robison • Ext. 106 pam@tlbaa.org
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Jayme Guinn • Ext. 100 jayme@tlbaa.org
Printed in the U.S.A.
Frank Anderson Jr. and III
828 S. Rosemary Dr • Bryan TX 77802 3448 Mahogany Drive • Bryan, TX 77807 (979) 846-8020 • (713) 502-5224 kftander3@gmail.com
Bo Baker Mount Airy, MD 21771 (301) 806-6493
Beadle Land & Cattle
Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, CA 95032 (408) 834-0110 raybeadle@comcast.net
Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co.
Michael Bennett 2159 Country Club RD • Lucas, TX 75002 (214) 385-6789 bennett@lucasfence.com
Butler Texas Longhorns
Buster & Thalia Butler Jennings, OK 936-577-6129 buster@butlertxlonghorns.com www.butlertxlonghorns.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
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co.
John & Jane Thate
418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467
JKG Longhorns
Jeff & Kristi Ging 2908 CR 438 • Yoakum, TX 77995 (361) 781-4348 jkglonghorns@gmail.com www.jkglonghorns.com
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety
Little Ace Cattle Co. P.O. Box 386 • Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 ketyfolsom@aol.com
McInnis Longhorns Emma McInnis 4295 County Road 304, Beeville, TX 78102 (361) 463-7008 mcinnislonghorns@gmail.com www.mcinnislonghorns.com
McLeod Ranch
Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod 355 CR 3031 • Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0155
Brennan & Michele Potts Rocking P Longhorns P.O. Box 579 • Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com bpotts1@verizon.net
Rio Vista Ranch
Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 3208 Fall Creek Estates Dr • Spicewood, TX 78669 Cell: (512) 422-8336 elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com
Triple R Ranch Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Rd. • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com
Wynfaul Acres James & Helen Cloakey 408 County Road 2200. • Cleveland, TX 77327 (713) 677-1473 hgbedford@hotmail.com www.WynFaulAcres.com
Butler Breeder’s Futurity (936) 689-1914 butlerfuturity@yahoo.com www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com
Butler Longhorn Museum (281) 332-1393 info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com
YOUR RANCH COULD BE HERE If you would like to be listed as a Butler breeder on these pages, please email myra@tlbaa.org for more information.
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 12, 2024.
1. Nomination Ballots will be mailed out to Division A Members Friday, October 13, 2024.
2. Nomination Ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than Monday, November 13, 2024.
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 Tuesday, November 28, 2024.
5. Final ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than Friday, December 22, 2024.
6. Newly elected Directors will be announced January 12, 2024 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 individual or individuals for Director in the member’s representational 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/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TLBAA-Handbook-Revised-2024.pdf.
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
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
Come Join Us!
October 3-5, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK
Canadian County Expo & Event Center 3001 Jensen Rd. E., El Reno, OK 76036
Kicking it Off! - October 3rd
THURSDAY 8 A.M.
Measuring Begins
The first and only event offering official horn measurement records for Texas Longhorn cattle. Tip-To-Tip, Total Horn, Twisty and Composite measurements will be taken based on the choice of the entrants.
New Schedule! October 4th > > >
FRIDAY 11 A.M. Select
Sale
THURSDAY 1 P.M. Breeders
Roundtable
Come ask questions or simply listen and learn from the experience of Jimmy Jones, Terry King, Dale Hunt, Mike Willinger & Bob Loomis
6 P.M. - Bull Alley Begins
The Select Sale offers proven producers, young heifers, pairs, 3-in-1’s and, this year, includes a bull - all from some of the top breeding programs in the industry. It was tough limiting the selection to 58 lots and we hope you find just the right one to fit your program here!
Bring your trailer or fire up the computer - Start picking yours now via the online catalog or HiredHandLive.com for online bidding. Raise your hand until the ones you want are yours! The catalog is included with this issue of Trails and is available online at www.tlbaa.org.
Come take a seat and hold on to your hat as we dim the lights, start the music and bring in each bull to stand in the spotlight as you hear more about his genetics and production record and dream of adding some new genetics to your herd... but WAIT! All you have to do to take the genetics home with you is bring a semen tank or order semen for delivery at the event. This is window shopping at its best!
If you can’t be in El Reno you can still purchase semen by phone and have it shipped.
The Fun Continues! October 4th
FOLLOWING BULL ALLEY
FRIDAY 9:00 P.M.
Free Concert
Let’s get the party started! Come join in the fun with music from opener Payton Howie and headliner Kevin Fowler. A great opportunity to continue the excitement of Bull Alley, kick up your heels on the dance floor and have a great time with your friends and family.
Futurity & Awards October 5th
SATURDAY
9 A.M. - Futurity Begins
Cattle judged individually in class divisions by a set of five judges against breed standards. It is a look at the complete animal – conformation, color and horn. Scores are ranked in each class to determine winner.
A futurity win is a cattleman’s validation that their breeding program is producing what the industry desires. Even spectators take away a lot of insight as to what needs adjusting in the herd to produce marketable Longhorns. They are fun to enter and educational to watch...come check it out!
DID YOU KNOW?
Those animals winning both their Futurity and Measuring classes will take home a coveted Superior award recognizing those who excel overall.
SATURDAY 1:30 P.M.
AND THE WINNER IS...
Come to the Awards Luncheon to enjoy great food, fellowship and cheer on the award winners from the Measuring Contest, Futurity, Superior Awards, and Ulti mate Bull & Cow. All results will be posted at this time. Award Luncheon tickets are $35 each or $280 for a table. Contact the TLBAA Office to reserve your seat!
Visit the TLBAA Horn Showcase event page on www.tlbaa.org for a complete list of Bull Alley entrants, their semen pricing and information on how to order.
SEE FOLDOUT FOR DISPLAY OF BULLS AND SEMEN PRICING
Thank You Horn Showcase Sponsors!
Overall Show:
New Age Cattle Company – Randy Murry, Jr.
Pearl:
Siller Longhorns – Andrea & Neal Siller
Ruby:
Bentwood Ranch - Richard & Jeanne Filip q Circle Double C Ranch - Chris Clark
Hudson Longhorns - Bill & Elizabeth Hudson
Sapphire: Gilliland Ranch – Mark Gilliland, MD q Flying B Longhorns – Hunter & Jordan Boelte
Emerald:
Silver T Ranch – Kurt Twining q TS Adcock Longhorns – Terry & Sherri Adcock
Topaz:
Diamond C Longhorns – John & Natalie Chaney q Helm Cattle Company - John & Debra Helm
G&G Longhorns - Ann Gravett q Hidden Springs Ranch q KDK Longhorns – Janet Harman & Kent Mayes
Lonesome Pines Ranch - John & Christy Randolph
BULL ALLEY:
Cold Copper Ranch - Kali & Mike Smith q Glendenning Farms - Rex & Sherese Glendenning
Hoosier Longhorns - Tracy Jones q Bull Creek Ranch – Suzanne & Bill Torkildsen
Crown Creek Longhorns – Lacy & RyanTewksbury q Diamond B Cattle – Bernardus & Yudalis Brugman
Leonard New River Ranch – Savanna Smith q FMB Land & Cattle – Ron Bailey
Chisholm Range Longhorns - Gary Becker
CONCERT:
New Age Cattle Company – Randy Murry, Jr. q Lucky Mountain Ranch – Mike Davis
OPEN BAR:
Circle A Longhorns - Bryan & Karen Allen q Fritz Longhorns – Michael & Elizabeth Fritz
BRONZE SPONSOR:
4 Lanes Longhorns – James Lane
FUTURITY
Grand Champion Bull
Diamond B Cattle – Bernardus & Yudalis Brugman
Reserve Grand Champion Bull
Landes Farm – Aaron & Micha Landes
Grand Champion Female
Buxton Longhorns – Tom & Amy Buxton
Reserve Grand Champion Female
Flatland Longhorns – Jim & Ainslie Lawinger
Class Sponsors
Hudson Longhorns - Bill & Elizabeth Hudson
3J Longhorns – Jeramie James
G3 Ranch – Josh & Brittany Gentry
MK Haus Longhorns – Mike & Kara Spinner
Rolling Hills Ranch – Cole Meeks
DR Henry Ranch – David & Retta Henry
Double K Longhorns – Kathy Palladini
Ironwood Ranch - Kirk & Renee Phillips
Lonesome Pines Ranch - John & Christy Randolph
Rockin RB Ranch - Meghan Vardman
Sho-Me Longhorns - Roger Cole
Leonard New River Ranch – Savanna Smith
TK Longhorns – Terry & Tammy King
Plain Dirt Farms – Josh & Kit Dinwiddie
GR B THEIR ATTENTION and
KEEP IT
Marketing is more than one effective ad or a static web page and occasional Facebook post. In this very noisy world we live in, bombarded with multiple social media platforms, the ability to watch media in the palm of our hands and still surrounded with print media on billboards and in our mailboxes, it is hard to know how to capture and maintain attention of your potential customers.
Goals and programs may differ, but the desire to have new people exposed to your Longhorns and what you have to offer is common to anyone doing this, no matter if it is a business or as hobby that helps pay for itself.
CATCH THEIR EYE
efforts fresh for quite a while.
Video is a proven winner in getting people to look at websites and social media platforms. The good news is, Longhorns are naturally eye catching and a 30-second video of them moving down a lane or across a pasture is a “stop and watch it” moment. The strength of the medium in capturing one’s attention might just make
That’s not to say your own efforts are not worth it. Seeing a video of people interacting with their herd or watching a clip of a consignor walking around an animal and getting a 360 degree live view can go a long way not only nu getting attention, but sparking interest to look further into the program represented on that web page, in an e-blast or on social media.
Print media can also take advantage of video clips as well. Thanks to the now common QR code, you can simply point a smart phone at a printed ad or catalog listing that contains a QR code linked to a video clip and view it immediately. You can also use the QR code to link to a web or social media page.
Video is not the only form of moving graphics. Many webpages and social platforms employ image sliders or custom slideshows where you can create movement using static photos or graphics. One may also opt to have smaller elements that flash or change utilizing animated gifs.
Photography is another key element to drawing the viewer in. While an idyllic scene of Longhorns out in the pasture can be as effective as an creative angle shot of a cute calf at drawing people in, the quality of the digital file really does matter.
It is important to note, that while print media requires high resolution images and social media images are lower resolution
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The videos of Longhorns on the home page hook you in and then the clean, easy to navigate layout with a warm invitation encourage you to look further. continued on page 22
By Mason Runyon
The Role of the Marketing Department at TLBAA
Editors note: Mason manages all of TLBAA’s digital marketing assets and while he has been away on active duty, he is back and ready to continue growing the association’s digital marketing e orts.
The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) stands as a cornerstone in preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Texas Longhorn breed. One of the key elements at work in this endeavor is TLBAA’s marketing department, playing a pivotal role in advancing the association’s mission and increasing its impact.
The marketing department’s primary function is to enhance its brand awareness and name recognition throughout the nation and beyond. This involves crafting a strong, consistent identity that accurately and e ectively reflects the tradition and significance of the Texas Longhorn breed in our communities. By leveraging various platforms, the department aims to make the TLBAA a well-known name among not only new and prospective members, but also our current members.
Engaging with existing members and attracting new ones is another critical responsibility. Marketing aims to provide avenues to support its members in their breeding practices as well as their involvement with the association. These e orts not only help in retaining current members but also in drawing new enthusiasts to the TLBAA community.
Promoting TLBAA events such as cattle shows, sales and educational seminars is essential to the growth and prosperity of the association and its members. E ective marketing ensures these events receive ample attention and participation, through a consistent social media presence, informative content within Trails magazine, targeted advertising, partnerships and more.
Educational outreach is another important aspect of the marketing department’s role. By creating and distributing content that educates the public and members about the history, care and unique qualities of the Texas Longhorn breed, the department aids in the fostering of a deep appreciation and understanding of the breed.
Sponsorship e orts are essential in sustaining this mission, as the marketing department looks to develop partnerships that will fiscally support all association initiatives, while also expanding the reach of the brand. Trails magazine presents a fantastic opportunity to sponsors and partners to advertise and promote individual services and products to readers and members.
To execute these functions e ectively, the TLBAA marketing department spearheads its e orts via social media platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, in order to reach an even wider audience. Regular updates and engaging posts help to build a sense of community and keep members informed about the latest developments and events. Additionally, social media serves as a platform for sharing success stories and promoting upcoming events.
Content creation plays a crucial role in this strategy. By producing a diverse range of materials, from informative newsletters and insightful editorials within Trails magazine to stunning photos and high quality videos and more, the achievements of the breed and its members are given an ample platform for showcasing the Texas Longhorns’ unique characteristics.
Through online advertising, the TLBAA is allowed to reach potential members and enthusiasts actively searching for information related to Texas Longhorns. This venture is imperative when it comes to driving tra c to the TLBAA’s website, increasing the brand’s visibility among a broader yet specific audience.
With Trails magazine, marketing is a orded the ability to help promote not only for itself, sponsor and partners, but also for its members. Allowing for a “written word” reach that engages its audiences and cultivates a feeling of community for its members and readers.
Promoting TLBAA events involves creating and distributing promotional materials, such as adverts, social media posts while also running email campaigns to ensure that members and the general public alike are well-informed and captured about participating in these events.
However thought out, it is not a mission that is accomplished single-handedly. Members and readers play a vital role in supporting the marketing department’s e orts. Through engagement with TLBAA social media posts, such as liking, commenting and sharing, the association’s online reach can be extended even further.
Member’s can also contribute, by providing stories, photos and updates about their own experiences in the Texas Longhorn community. This kind of supportive interaction deepens the meaning and enriches the content the department produces, while also providing members their own sense of ownership with the brand. Active participation in TLBAA events, encouraging others to join, sharing feedback and suggestions with the marketing team all helps to refine strategies and improve the overall e ectiveness of marketing e orts.
In summation, the marketing department at the TLBAA is integral to promoting the breed and advancing the association’s mission. Through utilization of social media, Trails magazine, content creation, targeted advertising, member participation and consistent branding, the department works to ensure the continued success and growth of the Texas Longhorn breed.
for screen display, you still need to start out with a high quality image. Always use the highest available quality setting on your phone or camera and keep the original image. Then you can save smaller copies of the images for whatever your end use is. Please remember, if you zoom in on a phone without a high quality lens then the result will be an image that looks like a watercolor painting instead of a clear photo. Using it online at lower resolutions will not fix the quality issues.
Also, true for both video and still photography, take the time to take enough photos or footage to catch your cattle at their best and in an environment that portrays health and cleanliness. If necessary prepare a paddock or pasture ahead of time that eliminates excess cattle, refuse piles, brush, belly deep grass etc that might hinder showing a scene that makes people wish they had cattle in their pasture too.
The same is true for a monthly magazine ad. Tease an upcoming birth or follow a promising animal’s development or measurement month by month. It’s more than running a photo with a measurement. You have to use words to engage people like “What will he be next month? Check back in November and see”
Indicating you have a big announcement or you’re going to unveil an animal kept in the back pasture can generate a lot of views in any medium.
A good approach to keeping people engaged with your business is let your website be the hub that all your other outlets are tied to. Have a clean, easy to navigate attractive website that both educates visitors about your Longhorns and lets them know where to find you or how to contact you.
If you are relying on taking your animals out of their background and putting them on a new one, please know that for that to be a positive attention-getter then animal still needs to be positioned well and shot at high resolution for the best results.
Keep Them Looking
Once you have people’s eye on your ad, post or web page, how do you keep them engaged? Content and presentation. If content is King, then readability is Queen.
Don’t let the verbiage become secondary to the images. Make the written part of your message brief but informative and when possible pose a question or give a teaser.
For instance, a website has drawn in a viewer utilizing a video of Longhorns moving to new pasture. The movement of the cattle, the beauty of the scene and the nostalgic connection to the Western lifestyle are already working to pique interest. Then, the viewer reads the words underneath the video that say “Longhorns Make Life Better” and then a few positives that the breeder has experienced with the Longhorn breed. Now the viewer is curious to know more. That viewer should be able to clearly choose to learn more about the ranch and the breed, view animals or reach out for information with easily found and legible links or buttons.
Teasers are often overlooked as a way to keep people interested and returning to your web page, social media or the next print ad. Are you excited about a pairing made with your special female and a top industry bull? Put a silhouette of the calf and say we can’t wait to see the results. Stay tuned to see the calf! Then, even if you plan on keeping the calf, post a pic when it is born and as it grows.
Then, on social media posts routinely mention there’s more information on the website and give the web address. All print ads should include your website and, if you choose, the QR code to link directly to it.
Business cards, flyers at an event...all tour printed materials should have your website plainly visible and/ or the QR code link to it.
Any social media you utilize should be mentioned as well. Use social media icons for Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, etc., so people will instantly know where they can find content from you in a format they most enjoy viewing.
Remember, print is not just magazine and catalog ads. It’s pen signs, banners, posters, event flyers and even merchandise. Your website should be on as many of those items as possible with or without the QR code. By tying everything together you get the most mileage possible out of every effort you make. You can also utilize some of the same graphics in multiple locations such as designing a print ad then posting it on your website, Facebook and Instagram.
BEWARE BLENDING IN
While there is nothing wrong with looking at what successful programs have done and emulating it, always make sure to add a different touch of your own. This is especially true in catalogs and magazines. Black and gold or black and silver are both very popular and look great, however, when many of the ads in a book are black they start to run together in the viewer’s mind. However, if you took the same classic concept and change it to a rich blue or purple with gold or silver you get the same classy, rich look, but different. Allowing the viewer to say “Oh yeah, it was the blue and gold ad” instead of “it was a black ad” and there’s ten of them.
Whether it’s color scheme, logo design or ad copy, try to have some flavor in there that is distinctly yours and continued on page 24
Zooming in, saving at low file sizes and using older phones can all result in lack of clear detail as shown on the left, right side is good.
allows your program to be differentiated from others. MAKE IT LEGIBLE
In all you efforts, especially on graphics with information such as Facebook graphics or print ads, make sure you can read the important information at a glance. Attention spans seem to get shorter every day and a tiny web address, an event deadline that is in the middle of some busy graphics, or animals that get lost in words and graphics can all hinder your efforts to get your message across effectively.
Think of words and images as partners. The image makes the viewer stop and look and the words make the viewer more interested in the program, animal or
product. A glance at an image should allow one to see what is important clearly and want to slow down to read the secondary information.
End Goal
Planning ahead and tying all your marketing efforts together in a campaign allows you to build your brand and implant your program into the minds of potential buyers, even if they don’t immediately reach out to you with interest. The goal is this, to present your Longhorn program to the public in a memorable way consistently and when they decide they want a Longhorn, then your name pops into their mind. It takes repetition to become that first thought that pops into their mind.
Putting the Registered Texas Longhorn Beef Program to Work For You
There are many breeders supporting or partially supporting their Longhorn endeavors by selling Longhorn beef. Those who are selling to the public have benefitted from the use of tools provided by joining the TLBAA’s Registered Texas Longhorn Beef Program.
This program offers it’s members a listing on the TLBAA website as a Longhorn beef producer, sorted by state, to help those searching out beef in their area to find someone near them.
Not only does this extend your reach, but the association has Google and Facebook advertising that helps push those interested in Longhorn beef to that producer page.
TLBAA also provides 150 free brochures to help sell your product. The attractive brochure extols the benefits of healthy Longhorn beef and provides nutrition information and cooking tips as well. Additional brochures can be ordered at half price (12 cents each). Each time you renew you receive another batch of 150 free brochures. (Non-program members can buy brochures at 25 cents each)
www.tlbaa.org (top) and the Beef Brochure cover
cus on Longhorn beef. Once in the Spring and again in the Fall. The Beef Producer Directory listings are run free in that issue and beef producers can access reduced advertising rates if their beef program is mentioned in the ad. The ad can include information about other aspects of their program as well. For example, you are advertising semen on a bull, but in the lower part of the ad you mention that you sell Longhorn beef and use the producer logo.
The beef committee is always looking for ways to help provide information to the public through Trails, seminars, webinars and booth displays at events. It is an ongoing process to develop new ways to approach getting the word out about this delicious and healthy product.
Program members gain access to logos for your packaging that denotes you are a member of the program and can provide a letter saying you are an association and a beef producer member and have the right to use the logos.
Each year Trails Magazine does two issues that fo-
If you are interested in joining the program, the cost is $75 for one year. There is a form on the website www.tlbaa.org you can fill out and submit to get started. Once you submit the form simply call the office and pay by credit card to get started or mail in a check and begin benefits once payment has cleared. You may indicate on your application that a check is being mailed.
If you have questions about the beef program call (817) 625-6241 and TLBAA office staff will be happy to answer them for you.
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WEANING CALVES WITH LESS STRESS
calves, but some are less stressful. The goal is to wean with least stress--to keep calves healthy and growing. Stress hinders the immune system, making calves more vulnerable to illness. Some calves develop respiratory diseases like pneumonia at weaning, especially if stresses are compounded. Weaning can be the most stressful time in a calf’s life, and adverse weather adds more stress. Early weaning is sometimes necessary, especially on a dry year when forage is short. Most calves are weaned at about 7 or 8 months, but they can be weaned as early as 3 to 4 months. If you wean young calves, they need high-quality forage or grain because the rumen is not developed enough to handle much forage.
Photo courtesy of Cathy Valle, GVR Longhorns
By Heather Smith Thomas
Fenceline Weaning
Green pasture is a more natural environment than a corral, and there’s no dust to irritate the respiratory system. Calves do better on green grass than when suddenly taken off milk and fed hay (or grain—which may be a foreign food to them). They don’t go off feed as much if they don’t have to eat something new and different. If grass is drying out, pasture can be supplemented with good-quality alfalfa hay.
About 40 years ago, some ranchers started experimenting with fence-line weaning, putting cows and calves in pastures next to one another. Though they cannot nurse, and may bawl, the calves can be near their mothers, nose to nose at the fence. By the third day, the pairs are not so desperate to get back together.
This works if fencing is secure enough to keep the animals from going through. A pole fence, or netting that’s tall enough that the cows can’t reach over to mash it down, or several strands of electric wire, generally work. Just about any fence, fortified with an electric wire, will keep them on their own side.
Situate the hot wire about a foot away from the fence--at a height the calves encounter it—and then they won’t press the fence again. An electric fence works better than any traditional fence for fence-line weaning. Calves that grow up around electric fences have respect for it and are afraid to touch that thing that “bites” them. If they were thinking about nursing mom when they approached the fence to get to the cow, and get shocked, they associate that bad experience with nursing and don’t want to approach mom again. This mental association dissuades them from wanting to nurse.
It helps if you move cattle into the pasture a day or two ahead of weaning so calves become familiar with that pasture. Then when you separate pairs you can keep the calves in the familiar place and take the cows to an adjacent pasture.
Pasture for the calves should have good grass--new regrowth in a hayfield that was harvested earlier, or a pasture grazed early and allowed to regrow so the grass is lush and high in protein. Plan ahead, so it has the best forage--at the right stage of growth to be abundant, palatable and nutritious. Otherwise you need to provide the necessary nutrition—whether good hay, silage, or a grain mix—during this period of transition.
If you put pairs in the pasture a day or two ahead of when you take the cows away, calves can locate water sources while still with their mothers, and learn the boundaries. Water sources should be near the fence--close to the adjacent pasture where their mothers will be. The dividing fence should not have corners where cows or calves might bunch up.
The important thing with any weaning method is to not do anything else to cattle on the day you wean. Whether you move cows through the gate and leave the calves, or separate them in a pen and let the cows back out, or send the cows one way and calves another, you want to do it as calm as possible.
Situations where fence-line weaning doesn’t work is when people process cattle (vaccinate, preg check, etc.) and get them stressed, then turn them out with calves on one side of a fence and cows on the other. They are in panic mode already.
On weaning day, let the pairs graze in the morning so they will be relatively full and content. Mid-day you can quietly bring them in to sort. You might leave them there awhile to mother up and nurse one more time. When you come back to sort the cows off, they are relaxed and just loafing around.
It’s ideal if your sorting corral is next to the adjacent pastures and you can quietly sort the cows out one gate into their pasture and let the calves out another gate into theirs. Most cows head out to new pasture when you open their gate. If you take your time, the herd will sort without any effort. Calves are easy to hold back because they are more timid. The cows walk on past you to their gate.
The easiest and least stressful way to sort in a pen is to let them quietly walk back out through an alley in which you’ve taken the bottom pole or plank off a gate into an adjacent pen. As you stand at the gate to sort, the calves can pass under the panel into the adjoining pen, trying to follow their mothers. They can walk a ways with her along their side of the fence. They sort themselves, with no stress.
Some stockmen leave an older animal (usually dry cow or a yearling) with calves to provide reassurance and be a role model. This gives insecure calves an adult to bond with. The pairs on opposite sides of the fence periodically graze and then come back to the fence to check on one another. After about 3 days, fewer cows come back to the fence. They are
less concerned about the calves and their milk is drying up.
The calves begin to realize they don’t need mama anymore. By the 4th or 5th day you can move the cows somewhere else to a different pasture. By that time
Weaning With nose Flaps
Fifteen years ago on our ranch we tried using “nose flaps” for weaning, leaving pairs together until the cows start drying up. I’d talked to Joe Stookey—the man who invented the nose flaps at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan 20 years ago.
We found this two-stage weaning (letting the calves be with mom a few days but unable to nurse, then separating them) was the least stressful way to wean. In nature, without human intervention, calves are weaned by their mothers kicking them off before the next calf is born. Her milk production is diminishing by the time her current calf is 9 or 10 months old and she generally just weans him. The big calf follows along and stays with the cow, having the comfort of her presence. He may still try to nurse, but the cow won’t let him, and he resigns himself to being weaned.
When I talked to Joe Stookey about the nose flaps, he said this innovation came about because one of his students asked what the calf misses most—the milk or mom—and their class decided to find out. “When we took away the milk by creating this anti-sucking device, none of the calves were upset,” Stookey told me. “Then when we took away the mother a few days later they didn’t miss her either. We weaned them in the presence of the mother,” he said.
The plastic flaps can be easily installed in seconds, with the calf restrained in a chute, headcatch, or stanchion. The flaps are somewhat flexible; you just give a little twist to get them situated in the nostrils or bend
them a little so the gap between the two sides is a little wider so you can slip it into the nostrils. Then the calves are returned to their mothers. The flap hangs down over nose and mouth, preventing the calf from getting a teat in his mouth, but won’t hinder eating grass or hay or drinking water.
The calf can’t nurse, but is not upset because he’s still with mom. He’s frustrated, wondering why he can’t get a teat in his mouth, and may stand there and try, but he’s not frantic. He still has mom’s companionship. The cow starts to dry up, and the calf adjusts to not having milk. About 5 to 7 days later, cows and calves can be separated and the flaps removed (with a bit of a twist to get them out of the nose). The flaps can be washed and saved and re-used many times.
We install flaps in our calves when we preg-check the cows and vaccinate. When they go back to mom afterward, they try to nurse, and bunt the udder in frustration—and get kicked. Mom can’t figure out why baby isn’t nursing, but neither of them are stressed. They spend time together, but there’s no pacing/bawling like other weaning methods.
By the time we take out the nose flaps a week later, the cows are drying up and don’t care so much when we separate them from their calves. We put calves in a new lush pasture and take the cows to farther pasture, and everybody is happy.
We can vaccination calves at the same time we put in or take out the flaps because they are not stressed— and stress is the reason people usually have to vaccinate a couple weeks before or after weaning, to not interfere with the calf’s ability to mount good immunity. We haven’t had any calves get sick during weaning. Some years, we’ve had wet weather (including snowstorms) during the days they had nose flaps, but since the calves were still with mom and not stressed, it didn’t seem to bother them.
They never stop grazing; they keep gaining weight. We save our best pastures in the fall for weaning, and for the calves right after weaning, and they don’t need grain. Our replacement heifers stay on good pasture until it snows under.
tips For Corral Weaning
If you have to wean calves in a corral, get them used to eating the feed you’ll be giving them--before you wean--so it’s not an abrupt change. Do this while they are still on the cow. Calves will try a new feed more readily when they are not stressed, and will sample new feed if they see mama eating it.
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Photo courtesy of Heather Smith Thomas
Otherwise they won’t eat very well after you take them o the cows and may lose weight for a while. If they aren’t eating much, it stresses their immune system. Usually if calves will eat, and maintain or gain weight through the first 7 to 10 days after taking them o the cows, they won’t get sick. It’s when they won’t eat and won’t drink that they get into trouble.
If it’s a dry, dusty corral, sprinkle with water to settle dust. Use a small pen, to cut down on frantic pacing and running. Big bales of straw or hay can serve as obstacles to slow down the calves. If they have to walk around the bales, they don’t travel as much. Confine them in small areas, in small groups, if possible. This cuts down on dust and stress. Smaller groups are less stressed than cattle in large groups and do less running and pacing.
If they are accustomed to drinking from a ditch, stream or pond and have never drunk from a tank, let it run over. This helps them find the water. Ditch the overflow out of the pen so it doesn’t create mud.
Feed small amounts of hay several times a day instead of one or two large feedings. Calves will eat more and waste less. They don’t like feed that’s been slobbered on or walked on. They waste hay if fed on the ground, because they walk through it; use feed bunks to keep hay o the ground and cleaner. Turn the feed over in the bunks between feedings, so there’s always fresh hay on top. Your actions will stimulate calves’ cu-
LATE WEANING –WINTERING PAIRS TOGETHER
riosity and they’ll come see what you are doing, and eat again. Since they spend a lot of time pacing, and very little time eating, the more often you can get them to eat, the better.
Feed your best quality hay--fine and palatable, not coarse or stemmy. Calves are fussy eaters, and during this stressful time they are not eating enough, so you want every mouthful to be nutritious. If calves are not used to eating hay, put a baby-sitter cow or steer with them in the corral to show them where the feed is and encourage them to eat by following example—and the calve swill also feel less frantic and alone.
Use low-stress handling to quiet the calves when weaned in a corral. If you can get them to stop walking/ bawling and focus on you as a distraction, this helps. Walk quietly among them periodically during the first day or two. They start to realize that they can stop and relax. They start looking to you for reassurance and guidance, just as they looked to their mothers. You are the surrogate, to let them know you can settle them down and you are the one providing their feed. Your distraction reduces their stress.
Some people who calve in summer keep calves with their mothers through winter. For instance, Art McElroy in southern Saskatchewan usually doesn’t wean until April. This saves a lot of feed and labor and is better than grain-feeding to develop their rumens.
“There is no cheaper place to develop a replacement heifer than on her mother,” says McElroy. “We winter graze as much as possible, which reduces the cost of raising that heifer and she is also out there learning
This strategy reduces other costs, not having to treat sick calves or have death loss from disease. The healthy heifer will do better for the rest of her life compared to one that was compromised by illness.
“At the end of April the calves go back out where they were—either grazing or bale grazing--and the cows stay in the corral for a day. The calves may hike back and forth a bit, but it’s very low stress weaning,” says
By that time the cows are not milking much and some have already weaned their calves. “At that age calves are more independent than a younger calf. They have learned about grazing from mom. After about a day I move the cows clear away. To separate them at weaning, all I do is put them in a corral, open a gate and let the cows go back out past me into a nearby pen, and then the calves go back out to where they grazed with their mothers. It’s a very quiet process compared to having a bunch of bawling cows and calves,” says McElroy.
GREAT NORTHERN LONGHORN CLASSIC SALE & THE CHEESEHEAD FUTURITY
July 26 & 27, 2024 – 5D Ranch, Gresham, Wisconsin
Hosted by Dan & Denise Huntington, Luke & Jacklynn
Multhauf, and Ammon & Ali Mast
Auctioneer: Dan Huntington
Pedigrees: Chase Vasut
Results Furnished by Dan Huntington
Photos by Hired Hand Software
HIGHLIGHTS:
Official sale average $3,265
60 out of 66 lots sold for an official total of $195,850
5 scratches and 1 PO
HIGH SELLING
LOT:
LOT 15 • HL MULBERRY MEDLEY
$17,000
Consignor: Hudson Longhorns
Buyer: Karen and Bryan Allen
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS:
$16,000 –Lot 64 • SDR Bombs Away
Consignor: Dave and Sheila Hovingh • Buyer: Hudson Longhorns
$8,000 – Lot 1 • Sunhaven Jammer
Consignor: ay and Suzie Wachter • Buyer: Mellisa and Jeremy Altstatt
$6,500 – Lot 9 • SDR Blowin Stuff Up
Consignor: Sundown Ranch • Buyer: Lorene and Patti Buss
$6,000 – Lot 20 • MML So Unpredictable
Consignor: MonMel Longhorns • Buyer: Ryann and Jay Bauer
Pleasant Hill
10. Kourtney Epperson, Montgomery Briggs
11. Marilyn & Donnie Taylor, 4T Longhorns. 12. Melissa Boerst & Family, Silver Summit
14. Missy & Johnny Hicks, Hicks Texas Longhorns. 15. GNTLA Sale & Cheesehead Futurity
13. Melissa Boerst & Maddie
Silver
JM
1. Steve Dart & Valeri Lane, SeVere Cattle Co. with Becky Kalsow & Dave Bilgrien. 2. 2024 GNTLA Sale & Cheesehead Futurity. 3. J Aaron Landes, Landes Farms and Logan Epperson, Montgomery Briggs Ranch. 4. Ainslie & Jim Lawinger, Flatland Longhorns. 5. Amy & Jacob Miles, Milestone Cattle Co. and Jen & Adam Clark, HollyBilly Farms. 6. Ann Gravett and Seasons & Shawn Pequinot, G&G Texas Longhorns. 7. Dan Grove, Grove Cattle; Mark Allen, Leonard New River Ranch and Andrew Shagoury, Hidden Springs Ranch. 8. Danny & Leslie Eddings, D&L Ranch. 9. Dylan Pfizenmaier & Ryann Allison,
Longhorns.
Ranch; Micah Landes, Landes Farms and Melissa Altstatt,
Cattle Co.
Ranch.
Smith,
Summit Ranch.
GREAT NORTHERN LONGHORN CLASSIC CHEESEHEAD FUTURITY
1. Sale host
Mast, Painted Outlaw Ranch with the 2024 Cheesehead Futurity judges: Ryan Culpepper; Jay Wachter, Sunhaven Farms;
2024 6TH ANNUAL TOP HAND SALE RESULTS
August 17,2024 • Rapid City, SOuth Dakota
Sale Host: Scot & Jodie O’Bryan
Auctioneer: Dan Huntington
Sale Commentator: Chase Vasut
Results Furnished by Dan Huntington
Photos by Hired Hand Software & Square 1 Media
HIGHLIGHTS
Sale Average $2,791
36 out of 40 lots sold for an official total of $100,500 3 scratches and 1 PO
HIGH SELLING LOT:
$8,500
LOT 2 - LAZY J’S GONE COUNTRY
Consigner: Lazy J Longhorns
Buyer: Jim & Ellie Dacar
OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS:
$6,500 – Lot 21 - J.R. Fiona
Consigner: Jerry and Gretchen Lotspeich
Buyer: Wyatt Schaack
$5,750 – Lot 22 - M2 BLue Suede
Consigner: M2 Cattle and Land
Buyer: Harvey Thiessen
$4,500 – Lot 1 - Youth Lot Irish Winner
Consigner: Scot and Jodie O’Bryan
Buyer: Cinch Smith
$4,000 – Lot 40 - Applejack
Consigner: Nick Mathey
Buyer: Jesse and Amber Dewey
1. Sale hosts Scot & Jodie O’Bryan. 2. Joe Sedlacek and his steer that sold for $8,500. 3. 2024 Top Hand Sale. 4. Jim & Ellie Dacar. 5. Sale hosts Scot & Jodie O’Bryan & Youth Auctioneer for Youth Lot 1 Westen Hottell. 6. Jenny & Shawn Cronquist, Crazy R Longhorns with Gary Lake. 7. 2024 Top Hand Sale Crew. 8. Chad Smith, Smith Longhorns. 9. Bud & Teri Adolfs, Double T Ranch and Angelina & Daniel Fey, Fey Longhorns. 10. Jaymie Feldman, Dan Huntington & Westen Hottell.
Meet The 2024 Bright Futures Scholarship Winners
The TLBAA and the Texas Longhorn Foundation would like to allow the Bright Futures Scholarship winners to introduce themselves to you. Below are the winners along with the essay they wrote on what they have learned from there years in the TLBT and where they hope to go next in life.
RYLEIGH LADIG
Danny & Jenny Ladig
Angelo State University
I’m Ryleigh Ladig, a Senior at Paetow High School. I am currently serving as Paetow FFA Vice President and Chapter Sweetheart. After graduation, I am excited to continue my education in the field of Agriculture. Over my four years in FFA, I earned the Texas Lonestar Degree and raised 12 swine projects for Katy ISD and Majors. October 2021, I got the opportunity to experience and show in my first Longhorn Show. This new and exciting event did not produce results to brag about but did ignite a flame that turned into a fiery passion for this cattle breed. From there on it was on to show after show with a lot of hard work and many hours spent researching Texas Longhorn Cattle.
My free time was devoted to practice and learning how to halter, walk, set, and groom my new horned furry friends. I was dedicated to perfecting my skills and achieving my goal of becoming a competitor in the Longhorn show ring. I attended Double H Longhorns showmanship camp several times. These camps developed my showmanship skills and the confidence that I needed for my personal growth outside the show ring as well. Raising and showing cattle has been important towards my growth and development as a loving and caring human being. In a recent study I came across, it revealed that people who love animals have a specific version of the gene that produces the love hormone oxytocin which is important for empathy between humans and boosts social bonding.
Showing Longhorns has taught me how to properly show, raise, breed, and participate in the production of healthy lean beef for market. Furthermore, it has helped me become a good sportsman and learn how to maintain my composure regardless of the outcome in the ring. Being a livestock exhibitor has been a life changing event and taught me the valuable trait of time management and how to prioritize commitments being a varsity softball athlete, Chapter FFA Officer, KISD swine raiser, Houston Livestock Junior Rodeo Committee volunteer, a member of NHS, HOSA, FCA, and an AP student.
Time management is vital to my goal of achieving the FFA American Degree and majoring in Animal Science and Reproduction at Angelo State University. I will pursue a career as an Embryologist to be involved with ethical breeding programs for beef cattle. My goal is to graduate college with minimal debt from student loans. With the assistance of the TLBT Bright Futures Scholarship, I will be closer to achieving that goal.
HUNTER LAWSON
Jacquelyn Roberson
HX3 Ranch
Texas A&M University
The Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow, or better known as the TLBT, is a youth-led sector of the Texas Longhorn show-world. It is an organization that raises young showman to be good stewards to their livestock, and better leaders outside of the ring. However, my experience in the TLBT has been a little different. During my time in the TLBT, I have gone through the hardships and difficulties of familial relationships and agriculture, while also experiencing the joys of it, too. One of the only things that I could always turn to was the dependability, and love shown through the TLBT.
My TLBT journey started in the 4th grade. Well, not really. I tried to get started; however, I was too afraid of my heifer to actually get started. So I quit. I’ll be honest, this has been one of my biggest regrets in my schooling career. I missed out on the many opportunities that youth have in this breed. Nevertheless, I did pick back up my career in the 8th grade. I went through the trials and tribulations of missing school for cattle shows almost every weekend, and balancing leadership positions offered by the many affiliations. Now I come to the end of my senior year. One that has been filled with many opportunities inside the TLBT and FFA; however, it is also a year filled with closing chapters and doors. I wouldn’t be the man I am today without the lessons I learned while a member and leader within the TLBT.
The lesson that I will take with me, even outside of the agriculture world, is what it truly means to show kindness. My family and I have been shown so much kindness and help throughout my time in the TLBT. One of these instances was on my way to Cattlemen’s Congress. Two days before we left, I made the mistake of filling up my truck’s tank with DEF. Now this substance will crystalize an entire fuel system, and is just not an amazing idea for one to do. However, in this dire moment, we had a family that lived over 3 hours away offer to pick us up, drop us off, and then do the whole thing again to bring us home. This was a moment where I was shown kindness out of the goodness of someone’s heart. That is the kind of man that I want to be.
The kind of man that the TLBT has raised me to be.
ALLISON LOWRIE
Michelle Smith
Loving All Ranch
Texas
A&M University
What Being A Part of The TLBT Has Meant to Me
Being involved in the TLBT has given me countless opportunities, and has shaped me into the person I am today. I began showing Longhorns when I was 8 years old, and have been showing ever since. One of the most amazing things to me When I first got into showing was watching other kids in TLBT serve on the TLBT board, and help to run a year-long service project. From my very first TLBT meeting, I knew I wanted to be a part of that. As the years went by, I was able to participate in fundraising activities benefiting each year’s service project. Being able to get involved with something like that caused selfless service to be one of the most important things in my life. From a very young age, I was blessed to be taught how to care about something greater than yourself thanks to the TLBT.
A few years into showing longhorns, I ran and was elected into a director position on the TLBT board. Through that I was able to be even more involved, and where I really learned to speak up for my own ideas. Even though I was young, my opinions and ideas were actively embraced and listened to. This ultimately what’s one of the things that helped me in coming out of my shell. Ever since the first time I held a position on the TLBT board, I’ve continued to serve on the board. Every year I have learned something new about teamwork, collaboration, and most importantly leadership. This year I had the pleasure of serving as the TLBT president, and it has been the most amazing experience to wrap up 10 years in the TLBT.
I am so grateful for how being a part of the TLBT has molded me into the person I am today, but that is not the only thing being in the organization has done for my life. For many years, I’ve struggled with knowing what I want to do in a future career. However, while showing Longhorns, I have been able to talk to many different people in many different careers. I have learned what interests of mine I would be interested in continuing a career in, and what I wouldn’t continue with. I am confident in my decision for a college degree in animal science, with a certificate and meat science.
I am forever grateful for the opportunities being a part of the TLBT has given me.
Even though I am leaving this year, TLBT will always have a special place in my heart.
JENNA QUILLIN
Christian Quillin
Jenna Leigh Longhorns
Oklahoma State University
I was intently watching the judge walk up to me, and all I could think about was the sweat running in my eyes, my black Cinch button-up shirt sticking to my back, and the showstick slipping from my grip. I felt the judge staring at my form, control, and radiant confidence. I was leaving every last thing I had in that ring. I watched her reach out with an approving face and shake my hand. I had just won Senior Showmanship at the hottest, sweatiest, and most exhausting show of the year. I walked out of that ring, relieved and exhausted, but I had a pearly white smile on my face because I had just reached a goal that had taken years of hard work to accomplish.
Showing livestock is known for providing life lessons, such as responsibility, social skills, perseverance, confidence, and good moral values. These qualities have been the building blocks of my life. I have trained twelve Texas longhorns, two market steers, and two pigs. As I train each animal, I have learned patience over frustration as I gain their trust. I have learned a work ethic of doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. I have learned to lose gracefully and win humbly. I compete fiercely in the ring and treat my competitors kindly outside of the ring. I grew so much during this time, but I was starting to realize true success was really about what you give more than what you receive.
As I walked out of the show ring during the first show of my senior year, I heard the judge’s voice echo through the microphone, words that are now etched on my heart, ··put a lead rope in their hand, and you put a future in front of them:· That’s it! I had worked hard, won buckles and banners. I even made it to be FFA President! Despite these accomplishments, I realized my highest achievement was giving to others. One of my best experiences has been mentoring a little girl named Melissa Elizabeth. What a mountain top high it has been to hand her the lead rope, encourage her, and love her throughout the training process, to watch her gain confidence and excel.
I started this journey with the understanding that success comes from how much hard work you put in, whether it’s in a show ring, barn, or classroom. I am ready to put all of these lessons learned into practice as I attend Oklahoma State University in the fall. I will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and a minor in Finance. I feel this degree and my agricultural experiences will give me a firm foundation to give back to the livestock industry and the stock show way of life by serving on committees and leading organizations that help this industry move forward. I plan to continue breeding show cattle with great genetics to give kids the same opportunities I was so fortunate to have. My experiences, life lessons and connections made during my agricultural journey has brought me to a place of readiness and confidence to take on the future as God leads the way.
EVELYN SABIO
Dr. Justin & Ronda Sabio
EJS Ranch
West Texas A&M University
Being a part of the TLBT has given me many opportunities and has been a great organization to be a part of but so has all the other Longhorn Associations. All these associations have taught me how to take on a huge responsibility in leadership, time management, patience, finances, sacrifices, etc. Owning Texas Longhorns means having to make difficult choices, by making these choices it helps me conquer over the ups and downs of having livestock. By owning Texas Longhorns and getting to experience real life scenarios, this is helping me prepare for what the future has in store for me. Being a part of the Longhorn associations has given me the opportunity to improve my leadership and time management skills. I have had the opportunity to lead the NTLBA Youth Association two years in a row as the Youth NTLBA President. This has helped me guide the younger youth members in their longhorn journey. Being the youth president has helped strengthen my time management skills by meeting deadlines for show dates and putting on fun small get togethers for the youth members. During some of the meetings that I have had to lead, whether it is a youth meeting or helping a show chair lead a meeting, it has helped improve my patience as well as my organization skills. Owning livestock comes with many challenges, some bad and some good. Just because one day you have a bad day, whether a calf dies or sick animals, that doesn’t mean you give up. The next day you might have a new healthy baby on the ground, every bad ending can have a good outcome. To me this is important to understand because life is not always good, God is going to put you through many challenges but those challenges will help you overcome tough decisions in the future. Having the opportunity to own Texas Longhorns comes with great responsibility that helps me prepare for my future. Within all the responsibilities that I am in charge of, they help me get a little bit ahead in life. My cattle depend on me everyday, therefore they are being put first. By having my cattle depend on me, this means that they don’t eat unless I feed them, they don’t get cleaned unless I wash them or they don’t get water unless I give them water. These responsibilities help me to be able to care for myself as well as care for others. To sum this up, I love how being a part of this community has taught me many leadership skills. Owning Texas Longhorns has taught me how to navigate through the good and bad challenges. Anyone would be very appreciative to have such a loving longhorn family just like the TLBT.
LAINEY SCHWARZ
Clinton & Tabitha Schwarz
Calvary Longhorns
Culinary Institute Lenotre
Being part of the TLBT and showing Texas Longhorns has had a huge impact on preparing me for the future and in college in many ways. When I started showing six years ago, I was a very shy kid, I lacked coordination skills and I had a hard time speaking to people that I did not know. Showing Longhorns has built confidence and given me social skills that I did not have. Making eye contact, shaking hands and speaking with the judge is a huge part of showmanship, but it has given me the confidence to do these things with people outside of the show world as well. Those skills will help me in college, job interviews, as well as meeting new people throughout life. Handling a show stick, holding your animal, switching hands to get them to stop all requires coordination that I did not have when I first began to show. I had to practice to build the muscle memory and multitasking skills. At culinary school I will have to practice to learn new baking techniques. To be a baker and own my own bakery, I will need to be able to multitask and work under pressure, showing Longhorns has taught me those things. I will need speaking skills to talk with culinary classmates and the instructor, showing has given me the ability to do that.
Showing has also taught me to not be prideful and greedy with what you have, chasing buckles and prizes is not what the Longhorn family is about. It is about having a great experience with the cattle, the families, and the enjoyment of showing with your friends. At the end of the day having fun and making memories is what is most important. Wins are first made at home in the barn with all the hard work and dedication to get your cattle show ready. It has taught me to be grateful for what I have and the opportunity to show this extraordinary breed. I have learned that honesty and integrity are most important no matter what, in the show world and in life. Your words mean nothing when your actions are the complete opposite, so surround yourself with likeminded people. In college I will need to be careful with who I surround myself with so that I do not get distracted and I am able to get my work done on time. In the TLBT I have been surrounded by so many great members.
As a senior, I’m taking this experience into the future and doing things right by treating people with kindness and happiness, with the confidence to reach my goals and never lose hope even when it seems like everything is falling apart. Showing Texas Longhorns has also taught me patience, sometimes your cattle have a bad day and you just have to stick with them. You can’t get frustrated in the show ring, you must stay calm and work through the situation. In life we all have days of frustration, but we must choose joy and continue to move forward. We have to work hard, be ourselves and give all the glory to God at the end of the day.
Hey y’all!
Presidents Message
I hope all of you are having a great time getting back into the swing of things for this show season! The fall is an exciting time as we all get to look forward to a new show year. This year’s officer and director team had a fantastic time at the 2024 TLBT Leadership Camp in Fort Worth, Texas! This team met new people, made decisions, and helped others. Each of our board members became closer as a team and made some great memories.
On the weekend of July 19th through the 21st, we had the opportunity to engage with the best leaders of the Fort Worth Stockyards. We kicked off with a leadership presentation from the Fort Worth Herd’s Trail Boss, Kristin Jaworski. We were happy to announce to her team that the Fort Worth Herd will be this year’s service project recipient! The Herd represents our breed to the world every day and we feel driven to give back to their organization. We conducted team building activities, and then attended the Stockyards Championship Rodeo, both in the historic Cowtown Coliseum. We completed several hours of planning meetings each day, including newly developed committees that will help us stay organized this year.
We look forward to sharing all of these things with you as TLBT members. Our officers and directors are looking forward to serving you this year. We know that what we all do together as TLBT membership will help our organization grow and build a better tomorrow!
Sincerely your TLBT National President
Sheridan Van Blarcom
2024 - 2025 TLBT National President
Quiz Bowl
Which side of the calf do you stand on when you are leading it in the ring?
A. Left B. Right C. In Front
Intermediate:
Name one skin disease common to young show cattle.
Director Spotlight
is the definition of a Cash Cow in the Longhorn industry?
Brynn Hickman Junior Director
What is your favorite part about showing Longhorns?
- I love bonding with my animals and making new friends.
Who/what has been your biggest influence while showing?
- Jaylin Krimmel has been my biggest influence while showing. She has taught me a lot about showing Longhorns and always helps me. She is like my big sister.
Do you have a favorite Longhorn in your herd or one that you have shown and why? (Past or
- My mini-steer 2M Tornado is my favorite Longhorn because he is sweet and likes to be pet on the head.
- I like World Show best because you get to show a lot of Longhorns. I really like the prize show and seeing all my
What are your future aspirations or plans?
- I really enjoy being a Director and want to keep helping with the TLBT.
Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow
Hadley Anderson Vice President
Braylin Miller Reporter
Jaylin KrimmelTreasurer
Abigail MasonSecretary
Senior Spotlight
2024-2025 TLBT OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Sheridan Van Blarcom President
Avery Mathey
Parliamentarian
Savannah Duncan Senior Director
Justin Sabio, Jr.
Senior Director
Anthony Quinn
Teen Director
Bonnie Welborn
Teen Director
Amelia Hawkins
Intermediate Director
Teagan Mathey
Intermediate Director
Brynn Hickman
Junior Director
Nicholas Mathey
Junior Director
For more info or questions regarding the TLBT, please contact us at tlbtadvisors@gmail.com or visit us on social media!
What is your favorite part about showing Longhorns?
- My favorite part about showing Longhorns is definitely the community around it! From everyone welcoming you with open arms to doing everything to support youth members, this organization goes above and beyond every other breed I’ve seen.
Who/what has been your biggest influence while showing?
- My show team has definitely been my biggest influence. Ben Herman and Cookie McKee have welcomed me in to create the SHR family, and have done nothing but support me without previously really knowing me. Grant Morgan and Shawnda Herman have been there the whole time wanting nothing more than to watch me be successful, which makes me work hard to be the best I can!
Do you have a favorite Longhorn in your herd or one that you have shown and why? (Past or Present)
- It’s so hard to pick a favorite! SHR Genesis is my baby, and is always so fun in the ring, along with SL Kayomi and SL Double Shot. It’s hard to leave out Teamwork and Dunn Mighty Mouse from the list too!
Tell me about your Senior Sale Heifer.
- My senior sale heifer, SHR Mustang Sally, is an incredibly feminine August born Dunn Hoedown X Dunn Trifecta heifer. She has an INCREDIBLE temperament and even better bloodlines. Like our Facebook Page, Ava Millers Senior Sale Heifer SHR Mustang Sally to learn more!
What are your future aspirations or plans?
- My dream is to go to Texas A&M University to major in agribusiness and minor in likely marketing. From there I would like to work for a company such as the Houston Livestock Show to help market their events! I want to continue in the Longhorn community with my steer, SHR Genesis, and grown my heard of longhorns and Santa Gertrudis.
Member Spotlight
Ethan Hickman
TLBT Member
What is your favorite part about showing Longhorns?
- I really enjoy getting to have my Longhorns and all the people I have met through them.
Who/what has been your biggest influence while showing?
- My mom and dad have been my biggest influence while showing. They help me with my cows everyday.
Do you have a favorite Longhorn in your herd or one that you have shown and why? (Past or Present)
- I do not have a favorite cow. I love all of my cows equally. My heifer SL Lovebug is very special to me though.
What is your favorite show?
- My favorite show is the World Show because I get to show all my animals and see all of my friends.
What are your future aspirations or plans?
- I want to keep showing Longhorns as long as I can.
August Trails Corrections
The following are corrections to the August Trails Magazine. We apologize for any confusion these mistakes may have caused.
TLBT MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Brinley Dewey
TLBT Member
What is your favorite part about showing Longhorns?
- My favorite part about showing Longhorns is getting to see friends and hanging out with my animals.
Who/what has been your biggest influence while showing?
- My biggest influence showing is my mom and dad. They taught me everything I know about longhorns and showing them.
Do you have a favorite Longhorn in your herd or one that you have shown and why? (Past or Present)
- My favorite Longhorn in our herd is my steer DC Clifford. He is my favorite because he was my first ever Longhorn that I owned myself and he was a bottle calf. He is a big sweetheart and loves his neck scratches.
What is your favorite show?
-My favorite show is the World Show because that’s where I bought Clifford and I get to see my show friends.
Do you have any future aspirations or plans?
- My future plans are to get better at showing longhorns and win more shows.
How was your World Show experience?
- My World Show experience was really exciting and awesome. I have never shown in that big of arena and it was kind of scary at first, but after my first time in the ring, I was okay after that. I was able to learn more about the breed and make new friends too! I also won the livestock judging competition and made it in the hall of fame for the Junior Division! I am excited to come back next year.
GOLD MERIT
Junior Division: 2nd Place Kaelyn Harrell
TLBT SUPPORTER OF THE YEAR
Winner was WTLA. Accepted by WTLA Officers Laurie Krimmel, Amanda Danley, Ashlee Reid & Christian Quillin
2024 GRAND CHAMPION TROPHY STEER
Buckaroo Iron’s Hercules, owned by James & Pia Eyman. Shown by The Longhorn Project at Johnson Space Center.
Left to right: Andrea Wilson, Abbey Mason, Madison Schroeder, Whitney McCauley, Henry Wilson & Tatym Tully.
Left to right: Madison Schroeder, Abbey Mason, Andrea Wilson , Tatym Tully.
Welcome Our New Members!
We’re happy to welcome the following new members to our association. These promotional, active & lifetime members joined July 1, 2024 through July 31, 2024 If you live near one of these new breeders, be sure to reach out introduce yourself!
SB3 Farms Hartselle, AL
Cheryl Ra erty & Mark Daniel Fort omas, AZ
Shelly Donnelly............... Gold Canyon, AZ
James & Nicole Dalton ........... Waddell, AZ
Karen Kinberger ................ Okeechobee, FL
7 & 7 Cattle Company Chatsworth, GA
Star W Cattle Oxford, IA
Phillip Detweiler.............. Munfordville, KY
Kappen Longhorn Acres ............... Caro, MI
ree Hollers Cattle Co. LLC ....... Ava, MO
Ora & Jill M. Hostetler Bu alo, MO
Shannon Wolf Broadwater, NE
Westen Hottell .......................... Kimball, NE
Trisha L Greenwood ............... Earlville, NY
Hyzy Homestead Fremont, OH
Joe Nelson Edmond, OK
IN THE PEN
We thank these folks for kindly droppin’ in at the TLBAA o ce.
Andrew Eckhart, Delton, MI and Ryan Tewksbury, Paradise, TX.
Drop by any time M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 221 W. Exchange, Ste. 210 Fort Worth, TX 76164
We love to meet our members!
David West Lone Wolf, OK
Rob & Rachel Cosby Newcastle, OK
Riley Bradford................................. Vale, OR
Wooly Bear Farms .................. Lebanon, TN
Split Rock Cedar Ranch .............. Allen, TX
Mike & Jenna Middleton Blue Ridge, TX
Richie Orchard Brazoria, TX
Bobby & Shana Gonzales ...... Carthage, TX
Brandon & Denise Dunson ........Chico, TX
John Hortch .......................... Cleveland, TX
Olde Glory Ranch Denison, TX
Landon Aune Diboll, TX
Josiel Ontiveros.............................. Edna, TX
Michael Miller ...................... Floresville, TX
Heath Yates Fruitvale, TX
Jerry Winetroub Horseshoe Bay, TX
Rush Land & Cattle Houston, TX
Luther & Lori Carpenter Lampasas, TX e River Place Ranch LLC ...Lubbock, TX
Carley Green .............................. Rhome, TX
Nate Mcmanus ........................ Rockdale, TX
Outlaw Creek Ranch Stockdale, TX
Darren & Brittany Koenig Wallisville, TX
Big Rack Ranch................. Weatherford, TX
Green Bean Farms............... Cedar City, UT
Alexander Longenecker ... Huddleston, VA
Mccormick Hill Farms Richmond, VA
e Heart Of Heaven Homestead Clintonville, WI
B Fancy Acres ....................... Reedsville, WI
Joey Chatwin ...................... Burlington, WY
Kathrin Eich Rothenbuch, Germany
Schmid Steinach, Germany
DID YOU KNOW?
• All yearly Active and Junior memberships expire on June 30th every year.
• H.O.R.N.S. is our registry and membership program that every member has access to free of charge. Simply call the o ce to set up your login today.
• E-Trails is our free weekly E-Newsletter that goes out to those who SIGN-UP to receive it. You may sign up on our website: www.tlbaa.org
• Promotional memberships are good for 3 months. ey may be upgraded to a full membership by calling the TLBAA o ce (817) 625-6241.
Thelma Charlton “Teddy” West
August 10, 1924 - August 31, 2024
Thelma Charlton “Teddy” West celbrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on August 10th, 2024. Teddy was born
Thelma Charlton in Fall River, Mass into a family made famous by her grandfather, EP Charlton, one of the founders of the FW Woolworth Company. When she was five, her mother Betty moved West to Reno to obtain a divorce, a common scenario for East Coast socialites then. Teddy grew up Hawaii, Reno, and Fall River with nannies and governesses. Her mother remarried a famous Reno surgeon, Dr. Bart Hood, who became Teddy’s adored stepfather. For high school, Teddy went to the exclusive Westlake School for Girls boarding school in Bel Air. Teddy excelled at school, but she most loved playing golf at the LA Country Club, which the school called her PE class. The hard work paid off when Teddy won a prestigious tournament on the worldfamous golf course at Pebble Beach when she was only 16 years old.
A quiet leader, she was President of her Senior class. One incident at school showcases Teddy’s gentle nature. Shirley Temple joined Westlake as a 14-year-old freshman. Teddy was supervising the entrance “hazing”. The other girls planned to do horrible things to the famous film star, but Teddy intervened and said, “I asked Shirley to sing and dance the number from the movie “Baby Take a Bow” that she did when she was six. Shirley was a good sport and did it!”
by the handsome boy on horseback. Despite the 7-year age difference, it must have been love at first sight, because whenever she was in Reno, Teddy went to all of Fraser’s rodeos and ski races. Fraser, an athlete and leader, with movie-star good looks, could have married any one of the debutantes in Reno. But wisely, when Teddy enrolled in the University of Nevada at Reno, he quickly proposed to the quiet beauty. They married when Teddy was just 21, and was customary at the time, she left her pre-med studies to be a good military wife to Fraser, who was still recovering from wounds he received in Guam in WWII.
Over the next decade, Teddy and Fraser had three girls and a boy. Despite her wealthy childhood, they lived frugally on military pay, moving from base to base. It was hard at first. “I cried the entire first year”, Teddy said, but Fraser rose quickly through the ranks and the housing got a little better with each promotion. He became a “full bird” Colonel in the Marines Corps at a young age. Teddy was still his #1 fan, at ringside, photographing his team roping and skiing events, which he did on the weekends.
Teddy learned to cope when Fraser was away overseas for long military stints. They were apart for more than 2 years when he was stationed in China as the Special Strategic liaison for the Navy fleet. Teddy was a prolific letter writer, which kept them close.
Despite her privileged upbringing, Teddy raised her four children without help. When Fraser finally returned to be stationed in the States, both qualified as Red Cross Ski Patrol Officers. They bartered their time ski patrolling at Squaw Valley so the children could learn to ski and race.
Teddy met her future husband when they were both children. Fraser’s mother also moved to Reno to get her divorce, remarrying Dr. Bill West. When he was 12, Fraser got a job as a stable hand in town. One day he rode up to the big pink mansion to sell two horses to Teddy’s mother. Teddy, just 5 years old, was dazzled
Throughout her life, Teddy found comfort in her deep faith. She was President of the Episcopal Women’s Council covering 6 states. Her commitment to Christianity deepened as she faced life’s challenges, which included raising an autistic child. She supported Trinity Episcopal Church in Sutter Creek for decades.
Teddy was active in the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) for more than 75 years, providing service and assisting with youth outreach and scholarships, to focus on American History and our US Constitution.
Teddy was very active with all four children in 4-H, volunteering as a leader as the West children raised and showed pigs, goats, sheep, beef in both County and State Fairs over a 15 year period. She also helped them show horses all over California.
Both Fraser and Teddy worked hard and became Technical Delegates for World Cup and Olympic Games ski races, including the 1964 Olympic Games at Squaw Valley. At these events, Fraser was usually the Head Starter, freezing at the top of the mountain at the start gate, while Teddy was freezing at the bottom of the hill, as Head Timer. They were a team wherever they went.
51 years ago, in Elk Grove, Fraser sold a horse trailer to a vet planning to sell his ranch in Ione. Fraser saw the ranch on a
Teddy & Fraser West Wedding
Fraser & Teddy West
Thursday and showed it to Teddy that Friday. “I need to pray about it”, Teddy said. She must have gotten an answer because they bought the ranch on a handshake that next Monday.
After moving to the ranch in 1973, both became active in raising registered Texas Longhorn cattle, a breed Fraser loved from his team roping days (which continued into his 90’s!) As they raised, showed and sold cattle all over the Western States, Teddy did all the logistical work needed to raise a championship herd. Working together, Westhaven Ranch produced dozens of Grand Champions. Teddy, with Fraser, was the co-recipient of the Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Longhorn Breeders of America Association, which is their highest honor.
testament to her gift that when Fraser died in 2015, his Celebration of Life was one of the largest memorial gatherings ever seen in Amador County. Almost 600 attended: Marines, cowboys, ski friends and Longhorn ranchers, some traveling from as far away as Europe. They were married one month short of 70 years. Teddy’s gentle kindness, generosity and faith helped shape her children and grandchildren. Among them there are a chiropractor, a Fortune 100 Company legal negotiator, two actress/acting teachers, a beautician, a worldrenowned recording artist/movie star, a Class A truck driver, an accountant, a champion ski racer and two ranchers.
Teddy says the best part of her day now is to hear stories about the great- grandchildren, the Longhorn calves and the hummingbirds darting around the ranch.
Teddy was very active with all four children in 4-H, volunteering as a leader as the West children raised and showed pigs, goats, sheep and Longhorns and beef in both County and State Fairs over a 15 year period. She also helped them show horses all over California.
Teddy had the gift of making and keeping friends all over the world through letters and calls. It is a
She is survived by her children Tina, Bill, Caryn and Sondra, and many grandchildren.
Teddy & son-in-law John Moore judge Longhorn yearling bulls at Westhaven.
Teddy & Sondra West with Fraser’s ole granddam and sign.
EAST TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION
DEBORAH
BURKHAM PRESIDENT DBURK5@HOTMAIL.COM
AFFILIATE UPDATES
This month, the East Texas Longhorn Association will host the ETLA Fall Show at the Longhorn Arena & Event Center in Greenville, TX. Brenda and John Oliver chair the ETLA Fall Show, which takes place the last weekend of September! The event hosts two TLBAA Junior Nationals Qualifying Youth Shows and a World Qualifying Open Haltered Show. Judges for this event are -
riday Youth Points Judge - Bronson Baker turday Open Haltered Judge - Justin Sabio unday Youth Judge - Carter McClendon
Entries must be posted by September 11, 2024! Contact the show chairs for more information.
The ETLA recently held a fundraiser for their youth scholarship fund. Hosted by ETLA secretary Hailey Mann, the fundraiser offered three different sized spots on a backdrop banner to supporters. As of August 16, those supporters are Red Star Ranch (The Burkham Family), Tim & Lois McCreary (La Hacienda TRod Longhorns), 2M Mini Longhorns (David & Mary Mann), r3 Hilltop Ranch (Phil Norwood), The STCC Brand (Scissortail Cattle Company and Scissortail Designs, The Mann Family), Keene Ranch (Evonne Keene), Triple F Longhorns (Heather Fischer and Family), Mad Hatler Farms (The Hatler Family), Krazy K Longhorns (Kealyn Harrell and Family), Abbey Mason (Abbey will be participating in the 2025 Senior Sale), Longhorns Foundation Cattle Company, Ava Miller (Ava will be participating in the 2025 Senior Sale), The Gonzales Family (Bob & Shana), 1:17 Media & Marketing Co. (Hailey Mann), Tatym Tully (Tatym will be participating in the 2025 Senior Sale).
The ETLA has also released their NEW site featuring affiliate news, shows & events, youth, the ETLA Board, and more! East Texas Longhorn Association
Three New Additions to the Roll of Honor
We’re excited to welcome the newest TLBAA Dam of Excellence to the Roll of Honor. Overcast is owned by Kevin and Jodi Bryant of Camargo, OK
We also welcome two Dams of Distinction. The first is Harmony of Victory also owned by the Bryants. Next, we have SR Clout’s Ellie 796 owned by Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX.
The Dam of Merit Program has been available for TLBAA members for many years as a tool to recognize those Texas Longhorn females that stand out in the area of production among Texas Longhorn breeders. Often overlooked as an effective marketing tool, this list is an official record of the positive reproductive record of Longhorn females.
How can it benefit in your program? It shows your dedication to building a herd on a foundation of solid, reproducible genetics. No one can afford females that do not produce offspring regularly and this record shows off those dependable genetics in your herd.
The list also promotes the cost effectiveness of the Texas Longhorn breed. Dependably producing a calf every year is a trait every breed hopes for in a female. Such evidence of productivity can sway other cattle owners to consider bringing Longhorns into a crossbred program or starting a secondary herd
Dam of Merit Roll of Honor
of Longhorns. You may even turn them into 100% Longhorn owners!
What’s the cost to you to get your female on the list? Only $25 plus a little time investment. You will need to make sure that as your females calve, you have updated their progeny records in H.O.R.N.S.
If you have a female that qualifies, simply call the TLBAA office and speak to registrar Rick Fritsche, or drop him an email at rick@tlbaa.org and he will provide you with the necessary form to fill out to submit your dam for verification. Rick will also help with any questions you may have about “calf at side” information in H.O.R.N.S.
Once the progeny have been verified, your dam will be added to the list which appears in Trails Magazine, posts under “Awards” on www.tlbaa.org, and you will receive a Dam of Merit certificate for your records.
This is an affordable and easy benefit for members to promote a very important positive trait of Texas Longhorns that make owning them that much more satisfying.
**NOTE: This is not a record TLBAA tracks for you. It is up to you, as a owner/breeder, to notify us when your cow has achieved this goal. We look forward to your participation.
Dams of Excellence
Dam must have had 10 consecutive calves, with the first being before her third birthday
3S Touchdown Tari
Mike Davis, Lucky Mountain Ranch, LLC, Dallas, TX
4-Ever
David & Jo Anne Norwood, Waco, TX
Bell La Squaw
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
CO Barbwire
David M. Hillis, Austin, Texas
Cross M Cherokee Miss
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico
Dewlap
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico
F 3F Bevo’s T J
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico
G&L Enchantment
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas
G&L True
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas
High Hope, FD
Bo & Dorie Damuth, Magnolia, Texas
Hope’s Secret
David & Jo Anne Norwood, Waco, TX
Miss CP Ruler 562
T.M. & Jean Smith, Bar S Ranch, Boyd, Texas
Miss Peppermint
Ed & Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, Oregon
Nutmeg 7/4
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Overcast
Kevin & Jodi Bryant, Camargo, OK
Picabo Phantom
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Rawhide Lady Pebbles
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
SP Hija
Ben Tanksley, Alpine, Texas US 89076
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico
Westhaven Ranger Reddy Fraser West, Ione, California
WT Miss Mona’s Liberator Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry, Evant, Texas
SR Blade of Fire
Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Goer’s Shimmer 539 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Habanero’s Felena 029 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
Dams of Distinction
Dam must have had 5 consecutive calves, with the first being before her third birthday
Almendra Dixie Tierra
Joel & Tamara Kuntz, Bend, OR
Bayou Daisy
Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry
Baton Rouge, LA
Bayou Princess
Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry
Baton Rouge, LA
BH Mahogany May
Joel & Tamara Kuntz, Bend, OR
BRR Bella Bambi
Russ Thompson, Decatur, TX
CO Starlight
Richard Whalen, Galdewater, TX
Cross M Blue Velvet
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Delta Becca
Jim & Wanda Taylor
Truth or Consequences, NM
Cross M Delta Charisma
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Salsa
Jim & Wanda Taylor
Truth or Consequences, NM
Cross M Star Spangled
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Texas Ruby Red
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Whelming Matrix
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Whelming Sandy
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Daisy 221 4W Ranch, Gladewater, TX
Delta Amber
Phillip Bell, Arlington, TX
Diamond Q Roselyn
John & Rebecca McCammon
Ponder, TX
Diamond W 952
Meadowwood, Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Dillons Fancy
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Dixie Heather 3G Ranch, Loyd &Bettie Gibbs
Gainesville, TX
Dolly
Joel & Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TX
Double L’s Miss Elegant
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX
Dunn Up And Over
Luke & Melissa Barnes, Crystal River, FL
Emperor’s Lucy Creek
Gary Kudrna, Ennis, TX
Fandangos Husker
Barnard Longhorns, Richard & Janice Barnard
Tekamah, NE
FCF Honeymoon
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX
FCF 16th Avenue
Mitch Bryant, Katy, TX
FCF Too Sexy For My Sox
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX
Fiona Moonshine
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Folsom Falls Posh
Folsom Falls Ranch, Fred & Marijo
Balmer,Folsom, NM
GC Little Star
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
G&L Silver Sage
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TX
G&L Star Spangled
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TX
Good Knight Plum Coco
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Granite Daisy
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Harmony of Victory
Kevin & Jodi Bryant, Camargo, OK
Hayfork Barts BB
Frank & Teresa Locatelli, Santa Cruz, California
Indian Girl 636
Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, TX
JRJ WR 978
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Ksanka Lily Belle
Robert & Sheryl Greene, Eureka, MO
Lizzy’s Splash
Eagles Nest Ranch, Ben & Ilse Myren, Colville, WA
Lupemitedookay
Debra Lesyk & Dwight Overlid, Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Meadowwood’s Carmen Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Meadowwood’s Clementine
Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Meadowwood’s Tango Brink Longhorns, Frederick, OK
Molly Hunts Best 01 Chris Bandley, St. George, UT
MTR Sittin Sioux
Roger Cole, DVM, Marshfield, MO
OL Dolly
Christopher & Heather Fischer, Grapeland, TX
Peekaboo
Dick & Cheryl Curry, Springtown, TX
Queen Hildegard SRC
Scott Herring, Graford, TX
RED Barts Grande Belle
Scott Herring, Graford, TX
RM Perfect Sundown
Luke & Melissa Barnes, Crystal River, FL
Rusty Zipper
Frank & Barbara Renfro, Clinton, MO
S-D Sparkle Plenty
Rudy & Marilyn Bowling, Kaufman, TX
Sanddollar Smoke’n Dawn
Blake & Jessica Hickman, McKinney, TX
Show Me To Success 43
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Silver Sage
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
SR 007’s Diamond 521 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR 007’s Glam Agent 542 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR 007’s Martini 526 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Clout’s Brielle 841 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Clout’s Ellie 796 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Proficient’s Sweetheart Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Shamrock’s Sweetheart Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
3W Legends Country Erin
Lazy JP Ranch, Dublin, TX
3W Pot of Independence
Dale & Bev Sorem, Nevada, IA
Westhavenreddy’sspecks
Broadhorn Ranch, Douglas & Katie McDonald, Fernley, NE
If you would like to nominate your female for the Dam of Merit Program, please visit www.tlbaa.org and go to Herd Management Tab and dropdown to FORMS. You may also call the TLBAA office for a nomination form.
Rick Fritsche - 817-625-6241
rick@tlbaa.org
CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
July 28, 2024
NON-HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
Non-Haltered Female Junior ChampionNon-Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve
CLASS 4: 1. SZ WINNING MARSHMELLO 27, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA CLASS 5: 1. WESTHAVEN MERRIGOLD IRON, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA 2. SZ WINNING RED BERRY 26, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion: WESTHAVEN MERRIGOLD IRON, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA
Non-Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: SZ WINNING MARSHMELLO 27, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
Non-Haltered Female Senior & Grand Champion
Non-Haltered Female Senior & Grand Champion Reserve
CLASS 8: 1. SZ WINNING CRIMSON HEART, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA CLASS 9:
1. WESTHAVEN SONADOR D’OR, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA 2. SZ IRON TUF FANCYWORK 18, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA CLASS 10: 1. WESTHAVEN TWIRLPAT GOLD, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA 2. ROLLING O KALEY 13, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA CLASS 11: 1. SZ WINNING ROSE, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion: SZ WINNING ROSE, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
Non-Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: WESTHAVEN TWIRLPAT GOLD, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA
Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion: SZ WINNING ROSE, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: WESTHAVEN TWIRLPAT GOLD, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA
CLASS 16: 1. SLL DAISY IRON, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA 2. ROLLING O CINNAMON SPICE, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA CLASS 17: 1. WH RESTFUL AFFECTION, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA 2. SZ IRON RED AGAIN, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA CLASS 19: 1. ROLLING O PAMELA, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA 2. SCL SUPER BON, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion: ROLLING O PAMELA, Leo & Jolene Omlin, MANTECA, CA
Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Reserve: SLL DAISY IRON, Westhaven Longhorn Ranch, IONE, CA
Non-Haltered Mature Female Champion Steer Junior Champion & Grand Champion Reserve
TROPHY STEER DIVISION
CLASS 1: 1. SZ FAST RED IRON, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA 2. SZ REALLY REALLY FAST 14, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
Steer Junior Champion: SZ FAST RED IRON, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
Steer Grand Champion Reserve: SZ FAST RED IRON, Swayze R. Lawton, WHEATLAND, CA
MINIATURE FEMALE DIVISION
Grand Champion
CLASS M04: 1. TOY CALIFORNIA GOLD, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
Female Junior Champion: TOY CALIFORNIA GOLD, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
CLASS M07: 1. TOY MY MY MY, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA CLASS M08: 1. TOY STRAWBERRY PATCH, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA 2. TOY MAJESTIC DIAMOND JAT, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
Female Senior Champion: TOY STRAWBERRY PATCH, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
Female Senior Champion Reserve: TOY MAJESTIC DIAMOND JAT, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
Female Grand Champion: TOY STRAWBERRY PATCH, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
Female Grand Champion Reserve: TOY MAJESTIC DIAMOND JAT, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
CLASS M15: 1. TOY FELINA IN TAILS JAT, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
Female Mature Grand Champion: TOY FELINA IN TAILS JAT, J.A. Thomas, MERCED, CA
BRINGIN’ THE HEAT SHOW POINTS ONLY
August 9, 2024
YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 4: 1. WIC CLOVER HEART, Harper Keene, TUSCOLA, TX CLASS 5: 1. TJD ABBY, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TJD LADY LIBERTY, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Female Junior Champion: TJD ABBY, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: WIC CLOVER HEART, Harper Keene, TUSCOLA, TX
CLASS 8: 1. WIC MS KITTIE, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. 3F YELLOWSTONE’S LUNA, Emmah Christiansen, KATY, TX CLASS 9: 1. WIC LILY ROSE, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. CCR PRAIRIE POPPY, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX CLASS 10: 1. TJD HONEY BUN, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. HIGH BROW GAL CP, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX CLASS 11: 1. TJD LIBERTY BELL, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX 2. CHAPARRAL JUBILEE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
Youth Female Senior Champion: TJD LIBERTY BELL, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: CHAPARRAL JUBILEE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
Youth Female Grand Champion: TJD LIBERTY BELL, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: CHAPARRAL JUBILEE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
CLASS M5: 1. 2M CAYENNE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. LL LUCKY STRIKE, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS M6: 1. 2M HONKY TONK GIRL, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. JP SAVAGE DAUGHTER, Melissa Elizabeth Dittmar, HILLSBORO, TX CLASS M7: 1. LL CATEGORY FIVE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. LL FIRECRACKER, Kara Burns, WEATHERFORD, TX
Youth Miniature Female Senior Champion: LL CATEGORY FIVE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Miniature Female Senior Champion Reserve: 2M HONKY TONK GIRL, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
Youth Miniature Female Grand Champion: LL CATEGORY FIVE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Miniature Female Grand Champion Reserve: 2M HONKY TONK GIRL, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
CLASS 20: 1. THAT GUY CP, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. FLY U O’RYAN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX CLASS 21: 1. TJD MACHO MAN, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Bull Grand Champion: TJD MACHO MAN, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: THAT GUY CP, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX
CLASS M13: 1. LL BIGGIE SMALLS, Kara Burns, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS M14: 1. LL EXPLOSION, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. 2M MEDICINE MAN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
Youth Miniature Bull Grand Champion: LL EXPLOSION, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Miniature Bull Grand Champion Reserve: 2M MEDICINE MAN, Jaylin Krimmel,
BOYD, TX
Miniature Female Junior Champion
Miniature Female Senior & Grand Champion
Miniature Female Junior &
Reserve
Miniature Female Mature Grand Champion
CLASS 26: 1. WIC FRANKLIN, Harper Keene, TUSCOLA, TX CLASS 27: 1. OCC JOHNNY RINGO, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX 2. HF DAVY, Ethan Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX
Youth Steer Junior Champion: OCC JOHNNY RINGO, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: HF DAVY, Ethan Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX
CLASS 30: 1. TJD DIRTY DEEDS, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 31: 1. SIR WINSTON WALLACE, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 32: 1. OCC UNDERCOVER, Melissa Elizabeth Dittmar, HILLSBORO, TX 2. THE DEACON CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 33: 1. TB GUN SMOKE, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX 2. WIC PHOENIX, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion: OCC UNDERCOVER, Melissa Elizabeth Dittmar, HILLSBORO, TX Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: THE DEACON CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion: OCC UNDERCOVER, Melissa Elizabeth Dittmar, HILLSBORO, TX Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: THE DEACON CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
CLASS Y39: 1. LL MR PEANUT, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX 2. 2M TORNADO, Brynn Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX CLASS Y40: 1. LL TONY STARK, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. LL LITTLE BUG, Ella Christiansen, KATY, TX
Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion: LL MR PEANUT, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion Reserve: LL TONY STARK, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
BRINGIN’ THE HEAT SHOW
August 9, 2024
OPEN HALTERED FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 4: 1. WIC CLOVER HEART, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. TB ROGUE STORM, Tamra & Thomas Bush, SUNSET, TX CLASS 5: 1. LR GIRLEE POP CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. TJD ABBY, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX
Haltered Female Junior Champion: LR GIRLEE POP CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK
Haltered Female Junior Champion Reserve: WIC CLOVER HEART, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX
CLASS 8: 1. WIC MS KITTIE, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. SL SWEET AS SNOW, Kali Davis, IRAAN, TX CLASS 9: 1. WIC LILY ROSE, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. HF LOLA DAWN, Blake & Jessica Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX CLASS 10: 1. TJD HONEY BUN, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX 2. T-REX NABOO, Tamra & Thomas Bush, SUNSET, TX CLASS 11: 1. WIC MISS MAIZIE, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX 2. CHAPARRAL JUBILEE, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK
Haltered Female Senior Champion: WIC MISS MAIZIE, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX
Haltered Female Senior Champion Reserve: CHAPARRAL JUBILEE, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK
Haltered Female Grand Champion: WIC MISS MAIZIE, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX
Haltered Female Grand Champion Reserve: CHAPARRAL JUBILEE, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK CLASS 16: 1. TB SUNSET STORM, Tamra & Thomas Bush, SUNSET, TX
Haltered Mature Female Champion: TB SUNSET STORM, Tamra & Thomas Bush, SUNSET, TX
OPEN HALTERED BULL DIVISION
CLASS 24: 1. FLY U O’RYAN, The Flying U Ranch, LLC, DECATUR, TX 2. THAT GUY CP, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX
Haltered Bull Junior Champion: FLY U O’RYAN, The Flying U Ranch, LLC, DECATUR, TX
Haltered Bull Junior Champion Reserve: THAT GUY CP, Randy & Catherine Morris, TUSCOLA, TX
CLASS 27: 1. TJD MACHO MAN, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 28: 1. LR NIGHT STRIKE CP, Tamra & Thomas Bush, SUNSET, TX CLASS 29: 1. LR KINDOFSALTY CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK 2. TJD BIG PAPA, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX
Haltered Bull Senior Champion: LR KINDOFSALTY CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK
Haltered Bull Senior Champion Reserve: TJD BIG PAPA, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX
Haltered Bull Grand Champion: LR KINDOFSALTY CP, Locke and Payne Partnership, BRISTOW, OK
Haltered Bull Grand Champion Reserve: TJD BIG PAPA, Danley Cattle, Inc, SEMINOLE, TX
YOUTH FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS 4: 1. TB ROGUE STORM, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. WIC CLOVER HEART, Harper Keene, TUSCOLA, TX CLASS 5: 1. TJD ABBY, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. LR GIRLEE POP CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
Youth Female Junior Champion: TJD ABBY, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Female Junior Champion Reserve: LR GIRLEE POP CP, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
CLASS 8: 1. WIC MS KITTIE, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. SL SWEET AS SNOW, , IRAAN, TX CLASS 9: 1. HF LOLA DAWN, Brynn Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX 2. OCC SWEETIE PIE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX CLASS 10: 1. TJD HONEY BUN, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. CCR COWGIRL PEACH, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 11: 1. CHAPARRAL JUBILEE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. TJD LIBERTY BELL, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Female Senior Champion: TJD HONEY BUN, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Female Senior Champion Reserve: HF LOLA DAWN, Brynn Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX
Youth Female Grand Champion: TJD HONEY BUN, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Female Grand Champion Reserve: HF LOLA DAWN, Brynn Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX
CLASS M2: 1. 2M PEACHES, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
Youth Miniature Female Junior Champion: 2M PEACHES, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
CLASS M5: 1. 2M CAYENNE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. JP PHENOMENAL MS WRIGHT, Landon Thomas Dittmar, HILLSBORO, TX CLASS M6: 1. 2M HONKY TONK GIRL, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. JP SAVAGE DAUGHTER, Melissa Elizabeth Dittmar, HILLSBORO, TX CLASS M7: 1. LL CATEGORY FIVE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. LL FIRECRACKER, Kara Burns, WEATHERFORD, TX
Youth Miniature Female Senior Champion: 2M CAYENNE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
Youth Miniature Female Senior Champion Reserve: LL CATEGORY FIVE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Miniature Female Grand Champion: 2M CAYENNE, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
Youth Miniature Female Grand Champion Reserve: LL CATEGORY FIVE, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
YOUTH BULL DIVISION
CLASS 20: 1. FLY U O’RYAN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. THAT GUY CP, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 21: 1. TJD MACHO MAN, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Bull Grand Champion: TJD MACHO MAN, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: FLY U O’RYAN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX
CLASS M13: 1. LL BIGGIE SMALLS, Kara Burns, WEATHERFORD, TX CLASS M14: 1. 2M MEDICINE MAN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX 2. LL EXPLOSION, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Bull Grand Champion: 2M MEDICINE MAN, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX Youth Bull Grand Champion Reserve: LL EXPLOSION, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
YOUTH STEER DIVISION
CLASS 26: 1. WIC FRANKLIN, Harper Keene, TUSCOLA, TX CLASS 27: 1. OCC JOHNNY RINGO, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX 2. TJD MUCHO PRONTO, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Steer Junior Champion: OCC JOHNNY RINGO, Todd (TJ) Jay Danley, Jr, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Steer Junior Champion Reserve: TJD MUCHO PRONTO, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
CLASS 30: 1. TJD DIRTY DEEDS, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. W5 TRES SUNRISE CHEX, Jaylin Krimmel, BOYD, TX CLASS 31: 1. REVIVALS DOMINO CP, Michael Brody Gregory, SLIDELL, TX 2. SIR WINSTON WALLACE, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX CLASS 32: 1. THE DEACON CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX 2. OCC UNDERCOVER, Melissa Elizabeth Dittmar, HILLSBORO, TX CLASS 33: 1. WIC PHOENIX, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX 2. TB GUN SMOKE, Sheridan Van Blarcom, GRANDVIEW, TX
Youth Steer Senior Champion: THE DEACON CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Steer Senior Champion Reserve: WIC PHOENIX, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX
Youth Steer Grand Champion: THE DEACON CP, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Steer Grand Champion Reserve: WIC PHOENIX, Braylin Miller, COLEMAN, TX
CLASS Y38: 1. 2M LIL MANN, Karri Wilhite, HAMILTON, TX CLASS Y39: 1. 2M AWESOME ACE, Annslea Matlock, TATUM, TX 2. 2M TORNADO, Brynn Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX CLASS Y40: 1. LAZY R REALLY AWESOME, Annslea Matlock, TATUM, TX 2. LL TONY STARK, Sarah Danley, SEMINOLE, TX
Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion: 2M AWESOME ACE, Annslea Matlock, TATUM, TX
Youth Miniature Steer Grand Champion Reserve: LAZY R REALLY AWESOME, Annslea Matlock, TATUM, TX
TROPHY STEER DIVISION
CLASS 1: 1. THE DEACON CP, Stewart Farm Services LLC, POOLVILLE, TX 2. TB GUN SMOKE, Double R Ranch, GRANDVIEW, TX
Steer Junior Champion: THE DEACON CP, Stewart Farm Services LLC, POOLVILLE, TX
Steer Junior Champion Reserve: TB GUN SMOKE, Double R Ranch, GRANDVIEW, TX
Steer Grand Champion: THE DEACON CP, Stewart Farm Services LLC, POOLVILLE, TX
Steer Grand Champion Reserve: TB GUN SMOKE, Double R Ranch, GRANDVIEW, TX
MINIATURE FEMALE DIVISION
CLASS M02: 1. 2M PEACHES, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK 2. RL ROULETTE, Megan Bush, SUNSET, TX CLASS M03: 1. 2M CAYENNE, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK 2. LL LUCKY STRIKE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK CLASS M04: 1. 2M HONKY TONK GIRL, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK 2. JP SAVAGE DAUGHTER, Lazy JP Ranch, DUBLIN, TX
Female Junior Champion: 2M CAYENNE, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK
Female Junior Champion Reserve: 2M HONKY TONK GIRL, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK
CLASS M07: 1. LL VOODOO DOLL, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK 2. LL FIRECRACKER, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK CLASS M08: 1. LL CATEGORY FIVE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
Female Senior Champion: LL CATEGORY FIVE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
Female Senior Champion Reserve: LL VOODOO DOLL, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
Female Grand Champion: 2M CAYENNE, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK
Female Grand Champion Reserve: LL CATEGORY FIVE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
CLASS M15: 1. LL BIG NOSE KATE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK 2. LL BABY BELLE, Sarah Buentello, STAFFORD, TX
Female Mature Grand Champion: LL BIG NOSE KATE, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
Female Mature Grand Champion Reserve: LL BABY BELLE, Sarah Buentello, STAFFORD, TX
MINIATURE BULL DIVISION
CLASS M19: 1. LL BIGGIE SMALLS, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
Bull Junior Champion: LL BIGGIE SMALLS, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
CLASS M22: 1. LL EXPLOSION, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK 2. CROSS W KING GEORGE II, Karri Wilhite, HAMILTON, TX CLASS M23: 1. 2M TRIGGER MAN, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK
Bull Senior Champion: 2M TRIGGER MAN, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK
Bull Senior Champion Reserve: LL EXPLOSION, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
Bull Grand Champion: 2M TRIGGER MAN, David and Mary Mann, DAVIS, OK
Bull Grand Champion Reserve: LL EXPLOSION, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK
MINIATURE STEER DIVISION
CLASS M28: 1. 2M LIL MANN, Karri Wilhite, HAMILTON, TX CLASS M29: 1. 2M TORNADO, Blake & Jessica Hickman, MCKINNEY, TX 2. LL MR PEANUT, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK CLASS M30: 1. LL TONY STARK, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK 2. LAZY R REALLY AWESOME, Annslea Matlock, TATUM, TX
Steer Grand Champion: LL TONY STARK, Kyla & Weldon Lovejoy, MAUD, OK Steer Grand Champion Reserve: 2M TORNADO, Blake & Jessica Hickman, MCKINNEY, 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 NonHaltered to submit champion/Reserve Champion photos as well. Candids may be submitted to myra@tlbaa.org and may be used based on space available.
How Can I Get My Child Started Showing Longhorns?
STEP 1
Unlike most other forms of showing livestock, showing Registered Texas Longhorns does not require a youth to own the animal that it shows. In order to prepare your child to walk into the show ring, first that child must be a junior member of the TLBAA.
Parents are not required to be members unless they choose to become Longhorn owners and be a part of the whole Longhorn experience.
STEP 2
Find a TLBAA Affiliate in your area. You can find a list of affiliates and their contacts on www.tlbaa.org. You may also look at the schedule of events page in the back of Trails Magazine or the calendar tab on the website to find a show near you to visit and meet Longhorn members.
STEP 3
Many breeders have animals that they would love to allow a youth to show. It may be possible for you to arrange to work with a breeder who shows and see if arrangements can be made for your child to learn from them and get their first show experience working with someone already familiar with the experience.
If you already own your own Longhorns, there are camps and workshops you can attend, or maybe some private one-onone with a Longhorn show person, to show you the ropes of halter breaking and working with your animal.
If you are fortunate enough to purchase a halter-broken animal, maybe even one that has already shown, then talk to someone to understand the process of entering and attending a show to be prepared to make your debut.
STEP 4
Take advantage of information in Trails Magazine, www.tlbaa.org, affiliate activities and showmanship camps to broaden your knowledge and gain experience. Try to enter as many shows as you can, even if you don’t think you are doing well. Nothing can be done well without learning and practice.
STEP 5
During all the steps above and beyond, have fun! Enjoy making new friends and watching your child build character, learn life lessons and develop skills that will help them throughout the rest of their life! Aim for the trophies but focus on the rewards of the journey.
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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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Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains 918-855-0704 • Sallisaw, OK www.lonewolfranch.net
Trade & Barter
TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breed’s top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days 512-454-0476 / Weekends 830-644-2380.
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SEPTEMBER 2024
September 1-2, 2024 • West Texas Fair & Rodeo, Abilene, TX. Catherine Morris (325) 829-9219. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Youth Miniatures, and Youth Points Only.
September 2, 2024 • Colorado State Fair Texas Longhorn Show, Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO. Lana Pearson (719) 740-0741 or lana14338@gmail.com (CSF staff - Robyn Toft - Livestock Event coordinator). Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers and Youth.
September 6-7, 2024 • Crossroads of the West Futurity & Sale Willard, UT Contact Melissa Boerst 775-560-3767 or Kory Wayment 435-239-2076 for information September 7, 2024 • NTLBA Jackpot Show, Ellis County Cowboy Church, Waxahachie, TX. Entry Deadline 8/21/24 (postmarked). Contact Kevin Rooker (817) 692-7843 or (817) 771-9548, krooker61@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth and Youth Miniature Steers Only.
September 13-14, 2024 • G&G Fall Classic Sale & Futurity, Culpeper, VA. Chase Vasut 512-917-8654, Shawn Peguignot 540-406-3155
September 14, 2024 • New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM. Contact Dustin Brewer dustinandcandi@gmail.com 505-660-3061 Qualifying Haltered, Non-Halter, & Trophy Steers
September 20-24, 2024 • TLBGCA Fall Show, Grimes Co Fairgrounds, Navasota, TX Contact Julio Romero julioc.romero@sbcglobal.net or 713-248-9774 Qualifying Halter, Trophy Steers, Youth, Miniatures & Points Only
September 20-24, 2024 • Legends Sale & Futurity, Duncan, OK. Justin Rombeck 816-536-1083 or justinthelonghornman@gmail.com
September 27-29, 2024 • ETLA Fall Show, Longhorn Arena & Event Center, Greenville, TX Entry Deadline 9/11/24 postmarked Contact John Oliver joliver210@yahoo.com 972-268-0083 or Brenda Oliver boliver84@yahoo.com 972-268-0031 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only & Miniatures
September 28, 2024 • Dickinson Cattle Co. Customer Appreciation Day, 35000 Muskrat Rd Barnesville, Ohio 43713
September 27, 2024 • Tusla State Fair, Expo Square, Tulsa, OK. Entry Deadline 8/26/24 Contact Kyla Lovejoy 940-600-7033 kyla_gail@yahoo.com Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth
OCTOBER 2024
October 3-5, 2024 • TLBAA Horn Showcase, Canadian County Expo Center, El Reno, OK Contact Pam Robison 817-625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org
October 8-9, 2024 • State Fair of Texas, Dallas, TX. Entry Deadline 9/1/24 Contact Kevin Rooker 817-692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com or Pam Robison 817-625-6241 pam@tlbaa.org. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth
October 11-12, 2024 • Fall B&C Longhorn Sale, New Cambria, MO. Sale auctioneers: Shawn & Bill Sayre. Contact: Shawn (660)734-8782 October 18-19, 2024 • Millennium Futurity, Lexington, KY. Ann Gravett, gravett99@yahoo.com
October 25-26, 2024 • Nebraska Texas Longhorn Association Good Life Futurity, Fremont, NE. Paul Schlecht 402-719-7317, Cully Sila 402-366-1158, Justin Georges 402-580-3140, NTLA Sec, Chelsey Georges- cgeorges668@gmail.com
October 25-27, 2024 • Ark-La-Tex Annual Fall Show George Henderson Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Entry Deadline: Postmark Oct.21st. Donnie & Marilyn Taylor (936) 4223155 or (936) 414-1401, 4tlonghorns@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Haltered Trophy Steers, Youth, and Youth Points Only.
NOVEMBER 2024
November 1-2,2024 • Peach State Showout. Bullock County Agriculture Complex, Statesboro, GA. Entry Deadline 10/1. Cole Meeks (912) 601-5283.. November 1-3, 2024 • Jim Curry Classic. Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock, TX. Entry Deadline Oct. 18th. Amanda Danley (432) 894-1320 or adanley@seminoleisd.net. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only and Miniatures. November 1-3, 2024 • Mid-American Stock Show, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS. Open 9/8, Deadline 10/8. Tammy Bush (817) 915-7321 or bush_ tammy@hotmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Youth and Miniatures. November 8-10, 2024 • HOTLA Llano Longhorn Roundup. John L. Kuykendall Center and Arena Llano, TX. Entry Deadline October 17. Troy Unger (512) 658-3316 or 264ap7200@ gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only and Miniatures.
November 14, 2024 • State Fair Of Louisiana, Louisiana Fair Ground Shreveport, LA Entry Deadline: October 1st www.sfol.fairwire.com Contact Brady Wars (936) 404-2116 November 15-17, 2024 • Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show. Henderson county Fairgrounds, Athens, TX. Entry Deadline Oct. 31st. Joel Norris (972) 533-4945 or joelnorris83.jn@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth and Miniatures.
JANUARY 2025
January 5 , 2025 • Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK. Enter online at www.cattlemenscongress.com. Opens Nov. 1. Enter by Nov. 20th. Late entries/subs by December 5th. Walker Hance (981) 808-6268, w.hance@speccorp. com or TLBAA Office (817) 625-6241. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, and Miniatures
January 17-21 , 2025 • Fort Worth Stock Show, Will Rogers Complex, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Robison (817) 625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers and Youth.
January 18 , 2025 • Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale Will Rogers Complex, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Robison (817) 625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org.
January 24-25 , 2025 • National Western Texas Longhorn Show, National Western Grounds, Denver, CO. Entry Deadline Nov. 20. Lana Pearson (719) 740-0741, lana14338@gmail.com or Travis Casey (719) 650-5234 or tcasey@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers and Youth.
FEBRUARY
2025
February 14-16 • San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo, San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Fairgrounds, San Angelo, TX.Entry deadline Jan. 10th. Amanda Danley (432) 894-1320 or adanley@seminoleisd.net. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only and Miniatures.
February 15 • Matagorda County Fair Matgorda County Fairgrounds, Matagorda, TX. Sarah Buentello (281) 845-1200 or cattlecompanycb@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth and Miniatures.
MARCH 2025
March 1, 2025 • Winchester Futurity, Location to be announced
March 7-9, 2025 • NTLBA Spring Show, Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulpher Springs, TX. Deadline 2/19. Contact John Oliver joliver210@yahoo.com 972-268-0083 or Brenda Oliver boliver84@yahoo.com 972-268-0031. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Miniatures & Points Only
March 14-15, 2025 • Legacy Sale, Grapevine, TX. Chase Vasut 512-917-8654
March 21-23, 2025 • OTLA Spring Shootout, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, OK. Entry Deadline April 11. Kyla Lovejoy (940) 600-7033 or Kyla_Gail@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only, Miniatures. March 27-29 • YMBL South Texas State Fair, Ford Park, Beaumont, TX. Bracy Wars (936) 404-2116. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers and Youth.
APRIL 2025
April 4-5, 2025 • Fredericksburg Sale Fredericksburg, TX. Contact Mike Davis, mike@lmlonghorns.com
April 11, 2025 • Bluegrass Heifer Sale held in conjunction with the Bluegrass Futurity, Lexington, KY. Sale starts 6 p.m. Contact Hudson Longhorn Sales, Elizabeth Hudsonehudson18@gmail.com or (812) 786-2140.
April 11-12, 2025 • Bluegrass Futurity held in conjunction with the Bluegrass Heifer Sale, Lexington, KY. Bulls Friday 1 p.m. Heifers Saturday 10 a.m. Contact Dan Huntington, (715) 853-7608 or info@huntingtonsales.com.
April 11-13, 2025 • 2025 ETLA Corsicana Classic, Navarro County Expo Center, Corsicana, TX Entry Deadline 4/1/25 Contact Debroah Burkham 214-616-2549 dburk5@ hotmail.com Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Miniatures, Miniatures April 18-19, 2025 • Cherry Blossom Sale & Futurity, Culpeper Virginia. Chase Vasut 512917-8654; Shawn Pequignot 540-406-3155.
April 19, 2025 • Spring B&C Longhorn Sale, New Cambria, MO. Alyson Sayre asayre@ stanbury.com
April 25, 2025 • Texoma Spring Classic, Duncan, OK. Mike Beck (817) 905-7994, Dale Hunt (402) 214-4851 or Bob Loomis (580) 276-7498.
April 25-27 2025 • Battle on the Prairie Heifer Futurity, Duncan, OK. Josh Dinwiddie (580) 812-2436
April 25-27 2025 • Trail of Turquoise, Taylor County Expo, Abilene, TX. Entry Deadline April 11. Kyla Lovejoy (940) 600-7033 or Kyla_Gail@yahoo.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only, and Miniatures.
MAY 2025
May 2-3, 2025 • Glendenning Fiesta Sale, Celina, TX. Celina TX. Contact Sherese Glendenning sherese@glendenningfarms.com 972-978-0424
May 2-4, 2025 • HOTLA Snook Longhorn Roundup, Snook Rodeo LLC, Snook, TX. Entry Deadline April 10, 2025. Sandi Nordhausen (512) 898-2401 or Sandi.nordhausen@gmail. com. Qualifying Haltered, Youth, Youth Points Only and Miniatures.
May 23-24, 2025 • Fort Worth Stockyards Longhorn Auction, Heifer Sale Friday - Cow Sale Saturday. Contact Hudson Longhorn Sales, Elizabeth Hudson - ehudson18@gmail.com or (812) 786-2140.
JUNE
2025
June 19-21, 2025 • TLBAA World Expo & Junior Nationals, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, Texas Contact Pam Robison pam@tlbaa.org or (817) 625-6241
June 27-29, 2025 • Chisholm Trail Select Sale and Futurity, Enid, OK. Nik Nikodym 405-230-0848 or Kevin Bryant 580-254-1864.
SEPTEMBER 2025
September 12-13 2025 • G&G Fall Classic, Culpeper, Virginia. Chase Vasut, 512-9178654 or Shawn Pequignot 540-406-3155.
OCTOBER 2025
October 17-18 2025 • Millennium Futurity, Bluegrass Stockyards, Lexington , KY. Ann Gravvett, gravett99@yahoo.com.
