Triple Play Ranches 11th Annual Production Sale

11TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

BID OFF SALE Thursday, March 10, 2016 Bids Close at 3:00 PM Huron Continental Marketing, Huron, SD

Selling Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls and Replacement Females Forbes Ranch

Leonhardt Cattle Co

Volek Ranch

Troy & Pam Forbes Wyatt, Cody & Jaycie DeSmet, SD 605-530-4764 forbes_gelbvieh@hotmail.com

Jacky Leonhardt Lake Preston, SD 605-530-2586 leonhardt_cattle@yahoo.com

Keith, Janice & Dustin Volek Weston & Britney Geppert Highmore, SD 605-852-2131 kvolek@venturecomm.net

www.tripleplayranches.com or www.volekranch.com

BID OFF SALE New Sale Format Sometimes the girls out number the boys, and in this year’s calf crop heifers calves out numbered the bull calves for a couple of the ranches. With less bulls to sell this year, we have elected to do our sale in a little different format. Our 2016 sale with be ran as a “bid off sale”.

Here’s how it works: All bulls will be assigned a base price. If a buyer wishes to bid on a bull they will submit their bidder number and dollar amount on the board under the lot number.

As other buyers place bids, the bidder will be allowed to raise his/her bid. If the bid has been raised to a point that a bidder no longer wishes to bid, the bidder can drop out by crossing off his bidder number on the board. The bidder can then move to another bull.

Bidding will close at approximately 3:00 PM.

If a bull has more than one active bid at closing (3:00 pm); that bull will be up for a bid-off starting at the closing dollar amount. We will begin bid offs with the bull that has the highest bid. This will allow a bidder who is out bid to drop to another bull.

If at the end of the auctioned bulls, you are the only active bidder you are the owner of the bull.

In order for this to be a silent type auction, we will have a bid-leader (impartial person) available to post bids if a bidder so choses. For example, I want to bid on a bull but I do not want for others to know what I’m bidding on. I can have the bid-leader place my bid on the board.

We will also take bids over the phone.

If a buyer wants to preview the bulls early and needs to leave before the sale ends, we can have bids placed for them.

Bulls can be viewed at the ranches anytime before the sale. After the sale: bulls not sold on sale day will be offered for private treaty on a first come, first serve basis at the base price.

We invite and encourage you call us if you have any questions regarding the new sale format.

The 2016 Triple Play Sale will be held in conjunction with Huron Continental Marketing’s cow sale.

SALE DAY INFORMATION Sale Day Phones Huron Continental Marketing…………… 605-352-8682 Allen Bales……………………………...605-350-0479 Kim Ulmer………………………………605-845-8700 Troy Forbes………………………………..605-530-4764 Dustin Volek……………………………….605-871-3603 Jacky Leonhardt…………………………..605-530-2586 Janice Volek……………………………….605-870-3010

Lodging Comfort Inn, Huron, SD…………………..605-352-6655 Best Western, Huron, SD…………….…. 605-352-2000

Terms & Conditions All cattle will sell under the standard terms & conditions recommended by the American Gelbvieh Association.

Settlement on purchases will be made before the cattle leave the sale facility.

Breeders Guarantee All bulls are guaranteed to be sound breeders based on a breeding soundness examination.

Semen Testing Due to the young age of these bulls, semen testing will be done after the sale as in the past few years.

Viewing All cattle will be available for viewing at their respective ranches until the morning of Wednesday, March 9th when the cattle will be hauled to Huron Continental Marketing in Huron, SD.

Can’t Be There On Sale Day If you are unable to attend and would like to submit a bid, please feel free to contact the consigners or Huron Continental Marketing.

Responsibility All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk. Neither the sales management nor the consignors assume any liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents which may occur.

Care & Hauling Bulls will be housed by the seller at no charge until April 15 at the buyers risk. After April 15th the buyer may be charged a per day fee. A $50.00 credit will be given to all buyers who take purchased bulls on sale day.

Insurance We encourage you to consider purchasing insurance on your bulls.

The following are two livestock insurance representatives we have contacted for the sale: Jerry Mettler - 605-321-9848 Mike Lehrkamp (Heartland Financial) - 605-870-0045

Changes or Corrections Any changes or corrections to the catalog and sup will be available on sale day.

Dear Beef Producers: Welcome to the 11th Annual Triple Play Ranches Production Sale. First and foremost, we want to say thank you!

It’s always a pleasure doing business with each of you and we are sincerely grateful for your interest in and support of our breeding programs.

While our numbers are not large, we have collectively strived to put together a set of functional bulls that will support performance, carcass quality, and maternal traits in their offspring allowing for pounds on sale day and quality replacement females. With one exception, all of the bulls are March and April born calves and have been fed on a growing ration for longevity. Coming from three different ranches and three different feed programs the bulls came in with an overall adjusted weaning weight of nearly 750 pounds. You will notice that nearly all of the bulls are well above average or near the top of the chart for weaning and yearling EPDs. With the final product being pounds on sale day these growth numbers can add dollars to the bottom line.

We are sincerely honored to have you evaluate our genetics and invite you to visit any of our ranches to view the cattle prior to sale day. We look forward to seeing you on March 10th at Huron Continental Marketing.

Sincerely, The Volek, Forbes, And Leonhardt Families

Reference Sires

www.gelbvieh.org CK Bushwacker 20X ET Reg. number: AMGV1167403 Black - Purebred

BVLK Z200 Cow Town ET Reg. number: AMGV1227701 Black – GV50 AN50 (BA50)

ELK Dee Jake 744J CK Maverick 850N ELK Diamond Queen 850H

Sire:

SITZ Traveler 8180 SAV Final Answer 0035 SAV Emulous 8145

Sire:

Dam:

CK Bronco 411G ELK CK Jewel 216M ELK Diamond Queen 850H

ELK CK Bronco 411G Dam: Danell Prosperity 20L COL MS 980 Advantage

CED 15

BW 0.3

WW 86

YW 131

MK 16

TM 59

YG -0.30

CW 47

REA 0.67

MB 0.64

FPI 97.19

BGGR Gravity 803A Reg. number: AMGV1263787 Black GV44 AN 56 (BA38) Sire:

CTR Sandman 6532S CTR Sandhills 0065X CTR 7281T

Sire:

YG -0.41

CW 35

REA 0.64

MB 0.25

FPI 74.79

PCCI Design 2043Z Reg. number: AMGV1226102 Black – GV50 AN50 (BA50) Bon View New Design 1407 TR Mr. New Design1407 S649 GR Ms. Lass P406

BW 1.7

WW 80

YW 116

MK 20

TM 60

YG 0.05

CW 40

REA 0.45

MB 0.11

FPI 74.66

YG -0.53

CW 38

REA 0.66

MB 0.44

FPI 82.15

YW 106

MK 25

CW 47

REA 0.44

MB 0.08

FPI 72.54

YG -0.33

CW 55

REA 0.48

MB 0.48

FPI 88.75

R Collateral 2R BAR GT Cross Fire 500W BAR GT Crossover 1665

Connealy Onward SITZ Upward 307R SITZ Heinretta Pride 81M

YG -0.33

CW 49

REA 0.73

MB 0.80

YG -0.07

CW 22

REA 0.36

0.13

FPI 99.42

SITZ Traveler 8180 SAV Final Answer 0035 SAV Emulous 8145

SGRI M25 Dam: SGRI U880 SGRI N308 CED BW WW YW 14 -1.8 70 98

Sire:

Extra Exposure 285L71 ET Dam: MS Extra Gold 634X81 JRI MS Secret Crush 634T1 WW 67

YG -0.11

MK 22

TM 57

MB

FPI 75.56

Branded Man 3400A Reg. number: AMGV1257148 Black – GV70 AN28 XX2 (BA63)

SAF Focus of E R Mytty In Focus Mytty Countess 906

BW -2.0

TM 66

HXC Jackhammer 8800U Dam: SGRI X003 SGRI U908 CED BW WW YW MK TM 10 -1.0 79 136 27 66

Sire:

Maximizer 634721 Reg. number: AMGV1222045 Black – GV50 AN 50 (BA50)

CED 18

MK 24

SGRI ENGINEER X605 Reg. number: AMGV1152812 Black – GV47 AN49 X3 (BA50)

MCFG 113U The Man SAV Brand Name 9115 BABR Secret Crush

Future Direction 5777R Dam: BABR Secret Crush BEAS 5063R CED BW WW YW MK TM 4 2.0 77 111 15 54

Sire:

YW 119

Lazy TV Freighter T183 Dam: VLK 930 W VLK P4 Mandy CED BW WW YW MK TM 8 3.1 89 137 17 62

Sire:

Secret Brand 2100Z ET Reg. number: AMGV1225807 Black – GV50 AN50 (BA50) Sire:

WW 84

SGRI Jacked Up Z704 Reg. number: AMGV1214573 Black GV25 AN50 AR25 (BA25)

PCCI 001K Dam: PCCI Ms Ice 4308P PCCI 1107L

CED 8

BW 5.1

VLK A301 Highmore Reg. number: AMGV1265700 Black – GV67 AN31 AR2 (BA63)

Connealy Front Page 0228 Dam: BGGR Ms. Frontpage 803U BGGR 627S CED BW WW YW MK TM 11 1.8 69 106 16 58

Sire:

CED 6

TM 59

MCFG The Man 113U MCFG 94X MCFG 22K ET

EXAR Pay Stub 40 55 Dam: BABR 702T Hott Damn 31L YG -0.08

CW 29

REA 0.39

MB 0.23

FPI 79.15

CED 13

BW 0.5

WW 83

YW 126

MK 23

TM 64

YG -0.42

CW 45

REA 0.48

MB -.09

FPI 77.57

Reference Sires

Bushs Unbelievable 423 Reg. number: AAA16745888 Black Angus

CTR Sandman 6523S Reg. number: AMGV1030628 Black – BA50 (GV50 AN50) Sire:

Vermilion Dateline 7078 SITZ Tradition RLS 8702 RLS Eisa Evergreen 5018

BW 1.2

WW 70

YW 98

Bushs Lit Up 706 Dam: Bushs Blackbird 8708 Bushs Dakota Blackbird 4517 MK 5

TM 40

YG -0.15

CW 29

REA 0.79

MB 0.44

FPI 77.70

CED +8

WR Mr. Red Dawg 5335 Reg. number: AR 1046249 Red Angus Sire:

Beckton Julian GG B571 BUF CRK Valentino N031 BUF CRK Primrose 5679

BW 2.9

WW 92

YW 151

MK 18

TM

YG 0.03

CW 64

REA 0.45

MB -.05

BW +.7

WW +53

YW +96

MK 28

TM

YG

CW 12

REA .50

MB .65

FPI

Multi-Breed Genetic Evaluation - All of the AGA EPDs are backed by the industry’s largest and most robust multi-breed international genetic evaluation in the world. Growth and carcass EPDs for Gelbvieh and Balancer animals are directly comparable to Simmental, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Limousin and a growing number of other breeds. The multi-breed EPDs combine pedigree, performance, ultrasound, carcass and genomic data into one easy to use set of numbers. Seedstock breeders and their commercial customers can have confidence in the AGA’s EPDs to evaluate the genetic merit between breeds for both purebred and hybrid seedstock.

LMAN King Rob 8621 Dam: TMAS MS Fortune 114 STRAKA MS Fortune 4109 CED 2

GAR Grid Maker SAV Bismarck 5682 SAV Abigale 0451

Sire:

Carolina CPR Dam: CTR 198L CTR 344C CED 11

www.angus.org www.redangus.org

www.gelbvieh.org

FPI

Gelbvieh and Balancer Breed Average EPDs – Active Sires

EPDs – What they mean?

Calving Ease Direct (CED): Represented as percent of unassisted births of a bull’s calves when he is used on heifers. A higher number represents more favorable calving ease.

Birth Weight (BW): predicts the difference, in pounds, for birth weight. (actual birth weights can be deceptive as the environment, nutrition, and over due calves are key factors).

Weaning Weight (WW): predicts the difference, in pounds, for weaning weight (Adjusted to age of dam and 205 days of age). This an indicator of growth from birth to weaning. Higher number preferred.

Yearling Weight YW): predicts the difference, in pounds, for yearling weight (adjusted to a standard 365 days of age). This an indicator of growth from birth to yearling. Higher number preferred.

YW

MK

TM

ST

YG

Gelbvieh

CED BW WW 9

1.3

67

94

29

63

7

-0.25

CW REA

27 0.47 -0.20 -0.07 62.80

MB

FT

FPI

Balancer®

11

0.1

65

100

26

59

7

-0.13

29 0.44 0.24

-0.03 74.34

Gelbvieh and Balancer Breed Average EPDs - For non-parent animals YW

MK

TM

ST

YG

Gelbvieh

CED BW WW 9

1.3

67

94

29

63

8

-0.25

CW REA

27 0.48 -0.17 -0.07 63.25

MB

FT

FPI

Balancer®

11

0.1

65

99

26

58

5

-0.14

29 0.44 0.23

-0.03 73.66

Red Angus Breed Average EPDs - Non-Parent Bulls Red Angus

CED BW WW 5 -1.5 58

Angus

CED BW WW 6 1.4 49

YW 89

MK 20

TM

ST

YG

CW REA 21 0.13

MB .47

FT .00

FPI

FT .015

FPI

Angus Breed Average EPDs - Non-Parent Bulls YW 88

MK 23

TM

Milk (MK): The genetic ability of a sire’s daughters to produce milk expressed in pounds of weaning weight.

Total Maternal (TM): An index that combines growth and milk information as a prediction of the weaning weight performance of calves from a sire’s daughters. A greater TM value means a mother that returns comparatively higher weaning weights on her calves. TM Index = MK EPD + ½ WW EPD. Yield Grade (YG): Differences in yield grade score, which is a predictor of percent retail product. Smaller values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to fat ratio.

Carcass Weight (CW): Differences in pounds of hot carcass weight, adjusted to an industry standard age endpoint. Higher number preferred.

Ribeye Area (REA): Differences in ribeye area in inches between the 12th and 13th rib. Greater are preferable.

ST

YG

CW REA 31 .48

MB .54

Sire Selection: A large portion of a ranchers revenue comes from pounds sold on sale day. If you are looking to put your cow herd on the fast-track to herd improvement, sire selection is key to meeting your goals. While we believe structure and phenotype are essential in the selection process we encourage you to take into account EPDs and carcass data. Understanding EPD data is a useful tool in making the best sire selection for your herd.

Marbling (MB): Predicts the differences in the degree of marbling within the ribeye as expressed in marbling score units. Greater marbling numbers are preferable and are an indicator of higher carcass quality grades Feeder Profit Index (FPI): An economic selection index designed to aid producers in selecting sires whose progeny will perform in the feedlot and are sold on grade and yield. Well ranking sires for FPI have higher marbling and carcass weight than their contemporaries. As a terminal index, little emphasis is put on maternal traits such as stayability and calving ease.

VOLEK RANCH 1

2

VLK C503 YOUNG GUN

AMGV1329053 3/19/2015 Homo Black Homo Polled BW 88

GV66 AN34 Adj WW 772

CED

11

BW

2.2

CTR Sandhills 0065X (CTR Sandman 6523S) BGGR Gravity 803A BGGR M. Front Page 803U (Connealy Front Page 0228)

WW

71

YW

108

MK

19

CK Crazy Horse 138P (GRU ELK Dee Jake 744J) BVLK X04 Mona Lisa PCCI Ms. Ty 6094S (TAU T G Ty 313L)

TM

55

Lot 1

YG -0.41 CW

37

REA 0.43 MB 0.06 FPI 71.00

VLK C507

AMGV1329059 2/17/2015 GV54 AN45 XX1 Double Black Multi Polled BW 83 Adj WW 779

AMGV1329052 3/18/2015 Homo Black Multi Polled BW 89

GV50 AN50 Adj WW 772

CED

9

BW

0.8

SAV Bismarck 5682 (GAR Grid Maker) Bushs Unbelievable 423 Bushs Blaackbird 8708 (Bushs Lit Up 706)

WW

68

YW

108

MK

29

JBOB 3303K ET (CTR Echo 575E) KVLK T107 ET LWGR PLD Shania 790 771G ET (JRI PLD Grand Prix)

TM

63

A bull with a little extra skeletal stoutness and a balanced set of EPDs. His mother has put a bull in the sale or heifer in the replacement pen for as long as I can remember. The Unbelievable calves are all stamped with a little extra look and style. Strong set of carcass numbers. Tested homo black.

YG -0.21 CW

35

REA 0.56 MB 0.26 FPI 76.08

0.6

WW

73

YW

112

MK

26

Bushes Super Power 405 (SAV Bismarck 5682) VLK A333 VLK 104Y (JCB Lazy TV Freighter T183)

TM

63

YG -0.13 CW

37

We really like the Branded Man offspring we’ve seen and REA 0.52 this bull is a testament why. He demands your attention in MB 0.09 terms of style and presence coupled with extra length of FPI 74.94 side, depth of body, and overall completeness. Weaned off a first calf heifer with a picture perfect udder at 779 for a ratio of 113. Calving ease bull that ranks top 20% for WW, YW, CW, and TM. Herd sire candidate that would make an awesome set of replacement females.

Lot 2 4

VLK C508

13

BW

MCFG 94X (MCFG The Man 113U) Branded Man 3400A BABR 7062T ET (EXAR Pay Stub 40 5S)

This son of the 2014 futurity winner Gravity is one of the best bulls we’ve ever raised and has been a true standout since he hit the ground. He phenotypically excels from every angle. He’s massive yet smooth, stout yet flexible, and has the look and pattern we strive for. He combines growth with carcass merit ranking in the top 1% for YG, top 20% for CW, and 25% for WW. A bull with fresh genetics that covers all the bases of efficient beef production and we feel is a true herd sire candidate!. Tested homo black and tested homo polled. HD profile EPDs

3

CED

BVLK C512

AMGV1329062 3/6/2015 Double Black Multi Polled BW 92

GV75 AN25 Adj WW 650

CED

9

BW

2.6

TR Mr. New Design 1407 S649 (Bon View New Design) PCCI Design 2043Z PCCI Ms. Ice 4308P (PCCI Black Ice 001K)

WW

73

YW

112

MK

17

Freedom 178F ET (VAA Leachman New Day 205B) BVLK 900W Cher ET ELK CK Jewel 216M (ELK CK Bronco 411G)

TM

55

This long bodied ¾ blood Gelbvieh bull is rugged in his design and carries good muscle shape throughout. A full sister is a standout in the bred heifer lot. Top 20% for WW, YW, and Top 15% for CW .

First Calf Heifer Pair

Lot 4 Lot 4

YG -0.07 CW

39

REA 0.42 MB -0.22 FPI 66.38

VOLEK RANCH 5

6

BVLK C514

AMGV1329065 Multi Black

3/10/2015 Scurred BW 90

GV50 AN50 Adj WW 742

TR New Design 1407 S649 (Bon View New Design) Sire: PCCI Design 2043Z PCCI Ms. Ice 4308P (PCCI Black Ice 001K) N Bar Emulation EXT (Emulation N Bar 5522) Dam: BVLK 122Y ET ELK CK Jewel 216M (ELK CK Bronco 411G) A 2043Z son that has muscle, look, and bone backed by the timeless Angus EXT bull as well as the Jewel donor on the bottom side. A little extra top shape and hip in this bull that ranks in the top 15% for both WW and CW . Top 20% for YW.

CED

8

BW

2.6

WW

75

YW

112

MK

19

TM

56

YG

0.04

CW

40

REA 0.36 MB 0.09

FPI 70.11

AMGV1329063 3/9/2015 Red Multi Polled BW 100

GV75 AN25 Adj WW 781

TR New Design 1407 S649 (Bon View New Design) Sire: PCCI Design 2043Z PCCI Ms. Ice 4308P (PCCI Black Ice 001K) Big N' Rich 911P ET (XXB Titus 880K) Dam: METTLER BNR COW U822 LLJ Ms. Frostbite 114S (LLJ Black Frostbite M250) We really like the 2043Z calves and this bull is an example of why. A lot of extra growth and dimension. He touts a 113 WW Ratio, Top 10% WW, Top 15% CW, and Top 25% YW. Use this bull on mature cows and get extra pounds on sale day.

Lot 5

7

VLK C513 CED

6

BW

2.9

WW

78

YW

111

MK

17

TM

56

YG -0.06 CW

39

REA 0.50 MB -0.03

FPI 67.82

Lot 6

8

VLK C532

AMGV1329080 4/6/2015 Multi Black Homo Polled BW 89

GV62 AN38 Adj WW 756

TR Mr. New Design 1407 S649 (Bon View New Design) Sire: PCCI Design 2043Z PCCI Ms. Ice 4308P (PCCI Black Ice 001K) LAZY TV FreighterT183 (Connealy Freightliner) Dam: VLK 930W VLK P4 Mandy (ELK CK Bronco 411G) This standout April born bull is a maternal brother to Highmore, the high selling bull in our 2014. He’s square hipped, deep sided, with a lot of base width ranking in the top 5% for WW, top 10% for YW and CW, as well as top 15% for TM. This big scrotalled, high growth bull is a must find on sale day. Tested homo polled

CED

8

BW

1.9

WW

80

YW

120

MK

25

TM

65

YG

0.03

CW

43

REA 0.45 MB 0.01 FPI 72.70

VLK A301 Highmore Maternal Sib to Lot 7

Lot 7

VLK C538

AMGV1329083 4/15/2015 GV50 AN25 AR25 Red Multi Polled BW 89 Adj WW 749

CED

5

BW

3.6

TR Mr. New Design 1407 S649 (Bon View New Design) Sire: PCCI Design 2043Z PCCI Ms. Ice 4308P (PCCI Black Ice 001K)

WW

81

YW

118

MK

24

WR Mr. Red Dawg 5335 (VC BUF CRK Valentino N031) Dam: BVLK X010 KRT Lazy TV J247 (JCGR BAR GT Tonto 2011F)

TM

64

A younger bull that is square made and eye appealing from every angle. We feel this bull with maturity will be one of the best. Top 4% for WW, Top 10% CW, Top 15% YW. WW Ratio of 109

YG -0.03

CW

44

REA 0.50 MB -0.04 FPI 68.47

BVLK A314 BVLK A314 is maternal brother to Lot 8. Sold in the 2014 sale, this bull works as a herdsire at the Spencer/Beastrom Ranch. His calves have come easy, have a lot of growth, and are marked with his stout design.

VOLEK RANCH 9

10

VLK C539

AMGV1329084 4/18/2015 Double Black Multi Polled BW 88

GV74 AN26 Adj WW 757

TR Mr. New Design 1407 S649 (Bon View New Design) Sire: PCCI Design 2043Z PCCI Ms. Ice 4308P (PCCI Black Ice 001K) Fosters EGL LO17 ET (SLC Freedom 178F ET) Dam: VLK U112 ET ELK CK Jewel 216M (ELK CK Bronco 411G) This Design 2043Z is a carbon copy of his sire. Big ribbed and thick ended in a smooth complete package.

Top 2% for WW – WW Ration 110.

CED

7

BW

3.5

WW

86

YW

114

MK

19

TM

61

YG -0.08 CW

41

REA .044 MB -0.14

FPI 67.54

Design 2043Z Sire of Lots 4 to 9

BVLK C557

AMGV1339139 Double Black

3/7/2015 GV45 AN51 XX4 Multi Polled BW 79 Adj WW 718

SAV Final Answer 0035 (SITZ Traveler 8180) Sire: SGRI Engineer X605 SGRI U880 (SGRI M25) SITZ Upward 307R (Connealy Onward) Dam: BVLK A310 BVLK 901W June ET (GKG Harley) A smaller headed, smooth shouldered bull that is finer featured and has the look of a calving ease sire. Weaned off a first calf heifer with an adjusted weight of 718. Goes from a negative birth to a 110 YW and has a stacked pedigree tracing back to Final Answer, Upward, and our Jewel donor.

CED

12

BW

-0.4

WW

73

YW

110

MK

26

TM

62

YG -0.04 CW

34

REA 0.47 MB 0.22 FPI 78.45

SGRI Engineer X605 Sire of Lot 10

11

12

BVLK C574

AMGV1329071 3/16/2015 GV50 AN25 AR25 Double Black Homo Polled BW 88 Adj WW 723

CED

10

BW

1.6

SITZ Tradition RLS 8702 (Vermilion Dateline 7078) Sire: CTR Sandman 6523S CTR 198L (JBOB Carolina CPR)

WW

70

YW

103

MK

15

CK Crazy Horse 138P (GRU ELK Dee Jake 744J) Dam: BVLK 148Y WR Ms Enstage 425 (JHL Leachman Above Heaven 1018F)

TM

51

YG -0.10 CW

32

REA 0.56

An easy fleshing smooth made bull that is hard to poke a hole in. His dam consistently produces high quality functional cattle with extra volume and a maternal look.

Top 30% for WW & REA – Top 40% WW & CW Tested homo polled

Lot 11

MB 0.28 FPI 74.68

VLK C509

AMGV1329061 3/4/2015 GV69 AN25 XX6 Black Multi Polled BW 74 Adj WW 718

CED

6

BW

0.5

SAV Brand Name 9115 (SAV Bismarck 5682) Sire: Secret Brand 2100Z ET BABR Secret Crush (ELK CK Bronco 411G)

WW

73

YW

99

MK

21

VLK P1 (BTI Red Alert 2077K) Dam: VLK 105Y EGL J398 (TLR Cocoa 35C)

TM

57

Moderate framed, wide constructed bull that is big footed started off at 74 pounds and weaned off at 718. His muscular build and stylish design should make a whale of a set of feeder calves. Top 10% YG and 20% WW.

Lot 12

YG -0.27 CW

29

REA 0.51 MB 0.05 FPI 70.32

VOLEK RANCH 13

14

VLK C518

AMGV1329068 3/11/2015 GV50 AN38 AR12 Double Black Homo Polled BW 88 Adj WW 789

CED

8

BW

1.6

SITZ Upward 307R (Connealy Onward) Sire: SGRI Jacked Up Z704 SGRI X003 (HXC Jackhammer 8800U)

WW

82

YW

126

MK

21

TAU Tuned In 55T (TC Grid Topper 355) Dam: VLK Z210 VLK P4 Mandy (ELK CK Bronco 411G)

TM

60

A real beef bull that does a lot of things right and will help push down the scale come weaning. One of the highest performing bulls with an elite growth EPD profile and a 114 WW ratio.

Stout structured well balanced bull with a little extra stretch.

Top 4% CW, WW and 5% YW. Tested homo polled.

YG -0.03 CW

47

BVLK C528 ET

AMGV1338423 3/25/2015 GV46 AN53 AR1 Multi Black Multi Polled BW 89 Adj WW 792

CED

11

BW

1.0

JCGR Bar GT Cross Fire 500W (RID R Collateral 2R) Sire: VLK A301 Highmore VLK 930W (JCB Lazy TV Freighter T183)

WW

82

YW

130

MK

21

S A V Brilliance 8077 (SAV Bismarck 5682) Dam: Guinivere 1015Y ET BMB 7061T (EXAR Pay Stub 40 5S)

TM

62

YG -0.01 CW

48

REA 0.43

REA 0.339

MB 0.28

MB 0.54

FPI 79.44

FPI 89.68

Lot 13

Retaining ½ semen interest on Lot 14

Lot 14 Moderate framed ET bull that is extreme in terms of body, volume, and muscle shape. His mother Guinevere was one of the most dominate Balancer females of late going un-defeated in her career and has not disappointed in her production. A bull that has great balance and structure with an eye catching design. His elite combination of carcass and growth attributes make him a must find sale day. Top 3% YW, CW, top 4% WW, FPI, and top 15% MB.

15

16

VLK C519

AMGV1329069 3/11/2015 GV58 AN41 AR1 Homo Black Homo Polled BW 89 Adj WW 705

CED

8

BW

2.9

JCGR Bar GT Cross Fire 500W (RID R Collateral 2R) Sire: VLK A301 Highmore VLK 930W (JCB Lazy TV Freighter T183)

WW

76

YW

120

MK

18

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 (SITZ Traveler 8180) Dam: BVLK Z220 VLK S44 Remedy ET (SLC Freedom 178F ET)

TM

57

High quality Highmore son has that is extremely long bodied backed by an awesome Traveler 004 daughter. A versatile bull that ranks in top 10% for CW and YW as well as top 15% for WW. Tested homo polled and homo black

YG -0.01 CW

45

REA 0.42

MB 0.15 FPI 73.43

VLK C526

AMGV1329075 3/19/2015 GV59 AN16 XX25 Black Multi Polled BW 92 Adj WW 806

8

BW

2.1

JCGR Bar GT Cross Fire 500W (RID R Collateral 2R) Sire: VLK A301 Highmore VLK 930W (JCB Lazy TV Freighter T83)

WW

80

YW

116

MK

29

3G Cowboy Captain 042K (SLC Freedom 178F ET) Dam: VLK P5 Malory VLK K600 Lucy (Lazy TV Super G E156)

TM

68

This bull came across the scale with the highest weaning weight of the group and has the goods to back it up. His 11 year old mother is one of the most consistent females on the ranch. He is a functional VLK A301 Highmore son excelling in terms of stoutness and performance. Top 10% for CW, WW and 15% for YW and TM.

Lot 16

VLK A301 Highmore – Sire to Lots 15 & 16.

Semen is now available on this powerhouse bull.

CED

YG -0.27 CW

42

REA 0.42 MB -0.04 FPI 70.07

VOLEK RANCH 17

VLK C527 ET VLK C500 IVY

AMGV1329076 3/19/2015 GV38 AR50 AN12 Red Multi Polled BW 72 Adj WW 730 VC BUF CRK Valentino N031 (WF Becton Julian GG B571) Sire: WR Mr. Red Dawg 5335 TMAS Ms. Fortune 114 (LBC LMAN King Rob 8621) T G Ty 313L (SLC Feedom 178F ET) Dam: PCCI MS TY 5182R PCCI Ms. Bala 2163M (SAR Famous 2087) The Red Dawg TY matting has consistently produced calves that have extra style and added length. Impressive power and muscle mass in this bull that is sound structured and performance driven. Top 5% for CW and top 10% for WW and YW.

Lot 17

CED

8

CED

15

BW

-0.5

WW

88

BW 2.19

YW

143

WW

78

MK

25

YW

121

TM

69

MK

17

YG

-0.38

TM

56

CW

54

YG -0.10

REA

0.95

CW

MB

0.68

45

REA 0.44 MB 0.10

VLK C500 IVY (25GV 63AN 12AR) SAV Bismarck x VLK Z232

FPI 102.28

FPI 68.05

While this March 2015 heifer isn’t for sale on sale day, we wanted you to see what kind of females we are striving to produce at the Volek Ranch. This homo black, homo polled female is one of the best we’ve raised and her picture shows why. Her HD profile shows a stellar set of EPDs with a FPI of 102.28. She ranks in the top 1% for YW, CW, REA, & FPI; top 2% for WW & YG, top 4% for MB & CEM, top 10% CED, and top 30% for BW.

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On behalf of the Triple Play Ranches, we would like to thank you for attending our sale . We are sincerely humbled by your support of our breeding programs.

The newest addition to the Volek Ranch Lawton James Geppert

The Forbes, Leonhardts & Voleks

LEONHARDT CATTLE CO. 18

19

MR. MAX 5920876

AMGV1322904 3/4/2015 GV50 AN25 AR25 Red Polled BW 95 Adj WW 649 MYTTY In Focus (SAF Focus of ER) Sire: Maximizer 634Z21 JRI MS Extra Gold 634X81 (JRI Extra Exposure 285L71) RED Six Mile Sakic 832S Dam: Miss Sakic 920876W JACK 76M (EGL K045)

CED

12

BW

-0.2

WW

66

YW

97

MK

24

TM

57

YG -0.08 CW

Lot 18

MR. MAX 54202

AMGV1339376 3/29/2015 GV62.5 AN25 XX12.5 Black Polled BW 90 Adj WW 783 MYTTY In Focus (SAF Focus OF ER) Sire: Maximizer 634Z21 JRI MS Extra Gold 634X81 (JRI Extra Exposure 285L71)

CED

15

BW

-1.2

WW

69

YW

102

MK

17

TM

51

CK BRONCO 411G (ELK Black PLD Keno 26E) Dam: 4202 Miss New Day 202 (Leachman New Day 205B))

YG -0.14 CW

26

REA 0.23 MB 0.04

FPI 69.18

This black multi-polled bull has been another favorite. A stout, balanced designed bull with a bold rib and square hip. Plenty of muscle here. He sports a 205 day weight of 783. Make sure and check him out

29

REA 0.41 MB 0.00 FPI 71.37

Lot 19

There are those calves that just demand your attention. Well this is one of those standouts since birth. He comes from a moderate framed dam of merit that produces that good one every year. We have been retaining her heifers as they are just the keeping kind. This dark red balancer bull is built right. He brings plenty of bone, muscle and natural thickness.

20

21

JACK MR. MAX 586180

AMGV1334945 3/27/2015 Black Polled BW 89

GV75 AN25 Adj WW 773

MYTTY In Focus (SAF Focus OF ER) Sire: Maximizer 634Z21 JRI MS Extra Gold 634X81 (Extra Exposure 285L71) PLD Free Agent 125J3 (Freedom 178F ET) Dam: Miss 86180 Miss 6180S (Emil-Lene P019 ET) This black bull has been a standout since birth. With his 89# BW and his 205 weight of 773 shows the growth in this bull. He is a stout made son of Maximizer and exemplifies many of his attributes

Lot 20

CED

15

BW

-1.9

WW

64

YW

96

MK

20

TM

53

YG -0.12 CW

24

REA 0.30

MB -0.04 FPI 68.99

MR. MAX 506

AMGV1340612 3/21/2015 Black Polled BW 90

GV69 AN31 Adj WW 688

MYTTY In Focus (SAF Focus OF ER) Sire: Maximizer 634Z21 JRI MS Extra Gold 634X81 (Extra Exposure 285L71) LAZY TV Cocoa J265 (TLR Cocoa 35C) Dam: Miss COVERGIRL 63P CDA Top Rue 932J (TTR Mr. Jetson 342E) Homo polled by pedigree, this son of Maximizer is nicely put together, with length, muscle, and style.

Just a well balanced bull.

Lot 21

CED

12

BW

0.3

WW

64

YW

94

MK

28

TM

60

YG -0.14 CW

26

REA 0.30

MB 0.07 FPI 68.80

LEONHARDT CATTLE CO. 22

23

MR. MAX 5677

AMGV1340603 3/15/2015 GV62.5 AN37.5 Black Polled BW 89 Adj WW 681 MYTTY In Focus (SAF Focus OF ER) Sire: Maximizer 634Z21 JRI MS Extra Gold 634X81 (JRI Extra Exposure 285L71) Emil-Lene P019 ET (EGL Fosters L017 ET) Dam: Miss 677 S AMXX186270

CED

13

BW

-0.8

WW

64

YW

96

MK

22

TM

55

YG -0.15 CW

This Maximizer son is another complete bull. He is an angular designed bull that is smooth jointed and stylish in his makeup.

Homo black and homo polled test pending.

26

REA 0.31 MB 0.01 FPI 68.64

MR MAX 52677

AMGV1340604 4/17/2015 Black Polled BW 88

GV69 AN31 Adj WW 784

MYTTY In Focus (SAF Focus OF ER) Sire: Maximizer 634Z21 JRI MS Extra Gold 634X81 (JRI Extra Exposure 285L71) EMIL-LENE P019 ET (EGL Fosters L017 ET) Dam: MISS 2677 Miss 677S (Emil-Lene P019 ET)

CED

13

BW

-1.3

WW

73

YW

100

MK

22

TM

55

YG -0.16

A black bull that is very attractive in his overall completeness. This well balanced bull has a double shot of EGL Emil-lene in his pedigree. We were very excited about the Emil-line calves from the retained females to the ones in the feedlot. This mating should bring growth and muscle to his calves. Homo black and homo polled test pending.

CW

28

REA 0.34 MB 0.04 FPI 72.88

Maximizer 634Z21– Sire of Lots 18-23, and 27

24

MR. Bushwacker 58267

AMGV1339952 3/15/2015 Black Polled BW 92

GV87.5 XX12.5 Adj WW 735

ELK CK Maverick 850N (GRU ELK Dee Jake 744J) Sire: CK Bushwacker 20X ET JOB Danell (Danell Prosperity 20L) Emil-Lene P019 ET (EGL Fosters L017 ET) Dam: Miss 8267U JACK 267 (EGL K045) A long designed bull that has an attractive package. His grand dam is also the dam to 5267. Longevity can be expected in these genetics. Homo black and homo polled test pending.

25 CED

7

BW

2.4

WW

72

YW

104

MK

21

TM

57

YG -0.17 CW

MR. BW 503

AMGV1340288 3/22/2015 GV87.5 AN12.5 Black Polled BW 96 Adj WW 692 ELK CK Maverick 850N (GRU ELK Dee Jake 744J) Sire: CK Bushwacker 20X ET JOB Danell (Danell Prosperity 20L) Export Dark L059 (EGL Executive J149) Dam: Miss EPD 689S AMXX186269

MB -0.12 FPI 64.28

7

BW

3.3

WW

69

YW

99

MK

21

TM

58

YG -0.09 CW

36

REA 0.43

CED

This bulls dam goes back to Export Dark. We kept many females out of him. This bull has length and eye appeal. Homo black and homo polled test pending.

MB 0.09 FPI 65.35

Lot 25

CK Bushwacker 20X ET Sire of Lots 24 - 26

33

REA 0.31

LEONHARDT CATTLE CO. 26

27

MR. BW 5267

AMGV1340287 3/24/2015 Black Polled BW 88

GV75 XX25 Adj WW 626

CED

6

BW

2.5

ELK CK Maverick 850N (GRU ELK Dee Jake 744J) Sire: CK Bushwacker 20X ET JOB Danell (Danell Prsoperity 20L)

WW

66

YW

103

MK

20

EGL K045 (EGL Gadget F1258) Dam: JACK 267 AMXX19128

TM

56

YG -0.14 CW

Homo Black- Homo polled test PENDING. A nice patterned bull that displays muscle shape while maintaining an attractive design. His 13 year old dam has been a no miss for us over the years and did well with him.

36

REA 0.46 MB

-.07

FPI 61.89

“A Little Bull on Arlyn”

MR. MAX 59388

AMGV1341559 Red Polled

4/2/2015 BW 89

CED

15

BW

-0.8

WW

60

YW

95

Top Grid 254T725 (JRI Top Secret 253M75ET) Dam: Miss Top Grid 9388 JACK Miss 388 (EGL Export Dark L059)

MK

26

TM

58

Red. Polled and ready to go. A red bull you have to appreciate for his overall completeness. This bulls pedigree goes back to Miss 388 who has been a no miss cow in our program and Top Grid who added muscle and thickness.

CW

MYTTY In Focus (SAF Focus OF ER) Sire: Maximizer 634Z21 JRI MS Extra Gold 634X81 (JRI Extra Exposure 285L71)

Lot 25

Once again, Arlyn’s family would like to do “A Little Bull on Arlyn”. One lucky bull buyer number will be drawn to win $200.00 off any bull in the sale. Here’s how it works: At the end of the sale a buyer number will be drawn. If the selected buyer number purchased a bull they will receive a $200.00 credit. If the number drawn has not purchased a bull, the $200.00 credit will be drawn at the 2017 sale.

Macey & Logan

Sutton, Gentry & Claire

GV72 AN28 Adj WW 653

YG -0.12 26

REA 0.34 MB

-.02

FPI 66.50

FORBES RANCH 28

FGRG 500C

Pending Reg. 3/10/2015 Black Multi Polled BW 92

29 GV75 AN25 Adj WW 757

SAV Final Answer 0035 (SITZ Traveler 8180) Sire: BVLK Z200 Cow Town ET ELK CK Jewel 216M (ELK CK Bronco 411G) BTI Extra 2106K (FHG Extra 150D) Dam: FGRG Tequilla Rose 503R1 EGL Faune L016 ET (Freedom178F ET)

CED

13

BW

0.2

WW

76

YW

110

MK

15

TM

53

YG

-0.16

CW

This guy has been a standout since birth. Champion Cow/Calf pair at the South Dakota State Fair along side his ten year old dam, and reserve champion bull in the Junior show. Gelbvieh great females Jewel, Tequila, Faune, and Phoebe are part of this guys pedigree.

30

Pending Reg. Double Black

3/20/2015 Multi Polled BW 78

GV50 AN50 Adj WW 725

SAV Final Answer 0035 (SITZ Traveler 8180) Sire: BVLK Z200 Cow Town ET ELK CK Jewel 216M (ELK CK Bronco 411G B/R New Frontier 095 (VDAR New Trend 315) Dam: FGRG 701T FGRG 109L (Cocoa)

34

Full brother brought $4500 in last years sale. A bull with a little more frame and added length.

CED

11

BW

-0.1

WW

74

YW

116

MK

21

TM

58

YG -0.14 CW

38

REA 0.64

REA

0.42

MB

0.29

MB

0.59

FPI

77.53

FPI

88.84

FGRG 510C

Pending Reg. Double Black

3/28/2015 Multi Polled BW 75

GV38 AN62 Adj WW 659

SAV Final Answer 0035 (SITZ Traveler 8180) Sire: BVLK Z200 Cow Town ET ELK CK Jewel 216M (ELK CK Bronco 411G) SAV Bismarck (GAR Grid Maker) Dam: FGRG 214Z FGRG 702T (New Direction 095) This guy combines two of the great Angus calving ease sires in one pedigree, Bismarck and Final Answer Recommended on heifers.

CED

14

BW

-0.1

WW

71

YW

119

MK

21

TM

60

YG

-0.36

CW

42

REA

0.68

MB

0.62

FPI

91.68

BVLK Z200 Cow Town ET – Sire of Lots 27 – 31 Cow Town has been a good herdsire for us.

Unfortunately, circumstances have not allowed us to get pictures of his progeny prior to the catalog deadline.

Cow Town passes down a strong set of carcass EPDs along with growth and calving ease.

This paternal brother to Lots 28 – 32 sold in the 2015 sale for $7,000.00

32 31

FGRG 506C

Pending Reg. Double Black

FGRG 513C

Pending Reg. Double Black

3/29/2015 Multi Polled BW 72

FGRG 520C

GV38 AN62 Adj WW 698

SAV Final Answer 0035 (SITZ Traveler 8180) Sire: BVLK Z200 Cow Town ET ELK CK Jewel 216M (ELK CK Bronco 411G) SAV Priority (SAV Final Answer 0035) Dam: FGRG 302A FGRG 704T (New Direction 095)

CED

13

BW

0.3

WW

78

YW

121

MK

18

TM

57

YG -0.20 CW

FGRG 513C is out of a hardworking first calf Prioity heifer.

This guy should make stylish calves with a little extra pop.

42

REA 0.67 MB 0.57 FPI 89..94

4/10/2015 Multi Polled BW 84

GV50 AN50 Adj WW 752

CED

11

BW

1.1

SAV Final Answer 0035 (SITZ Traveler 8180) Sire: BVLK Z200 Cow Town ET ELK CK Jewel 216M (ELK CK Bronco 411G)

WW

75

YW

118

MK

23

B/R New Frontier 095 (VDAR New Trend 315) Dam: FGRG 702T FGRG 119L (Lazy Polled Gizmo)

TM

561

YG -0.15 CW

41

REA 0.51

A little younger bull but a powerhouse. 702T stamps her calves moderate framed and powerful.

MB 0.55 FPI 87.26

LEONHARDT FEMALES LOT

NAME

DOB

Sire Name

Dam Name

33

J ACK MS Bushwacker 5318

3/18/15

ELK CK Bushwacker 20X ET JACK MS 318

34

JACK MS Maximizer 516480

3/15/15

JRI Maximizer 634Z21

35

JACK MS Bushwacker 508

3/24/15

36

JACK MS Bushwacker 59053

37 38

Color

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

%

Black

8

4.2

70

98

22

58

6

PC75

Red

14

-0.5

57

94

28

59

7

BA75

ELK CK Bushwacker 20X ET Ms Topsy 253582

Black

9

2.3

69

99

21

57

4

PB94

4/13/15

ELK CK Bushwacker 20X ET JACK MISS 9053

Black

8

3.0

79

113 25

64

8

PB88

JACK MS Bushwacker 5989

4/5/15

ELK CK Bushwacker 20X ET JACK MISS 989

Black

8

2.7

73

105 23

60

5

PC75

Commercial 509

3/24/15

JRI Maximizer 634Z21

Black

JACK MISS 16480

JACK MISS 2388

This year we are offering another fancy set of heifers. The offering of this group of heifers has been a tough one. They are the keeping kind. Selected for their maternal traits and complete balance. A few show heifer prospects plus each of the offering should make a great cow. Very strong cow families and longevity can be found in their pedigrees. No extra feed to these heifers just a good growing ration and they are easy keepers.

Females that are Selected for maternal traits and complete balance.

Lot 33 Lot 38 - A black fancy heifer that has proven cow genetics in her pedigree. Very well balanced.

Lot 34 Lot 34 - This red balancer heifer is high quality and easier fleshing. Her pedigree dates back to the 80F heifer we purchased from Goldux Gelbvieh several years ago.

Lot 36 Lot 36 – A black fancy purebred heifer that gets your attention right away. If I did not still have the dam and sire of this heifer she would not be leaving the ranch. Cow power here, but has that show ring look.

Lot 35 – This black purebred heifer has momma cow written all over her. She is a very complete and well balanced heifer.

Lot 38

Lot 37 Lot 37 – This black attractive daughter of Bushwacker will work well in the show ring or in the pasture.

Lot 38 - A Black commercial heifer that has a great future ahead for her as a cow.

TRIPLE PLAY RANCHES

TRIPLE PLAY RANCHES 11th ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Thursday, March 10, 2016 Huron Continental Marketing, Huron, SD

Please bring your catalog on sale day