2015 Classic Connection

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HORSE EVENTS

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Preview the 2015 Classic in this edition of The Connection!

THE CLASSIC

Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Meet the Team. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Classic News. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Rules & Regulations. . . 24-27

2014 IN REVIEW

Ranch Rodeo Winners. . . . . 9 Supreme Champions. . . . . 11 Showmanship Champions. . . . 13 Classic Champions. . . . . . . 14

COMING IN 2015

Classic on the Road. . . . . . . 7 Opening Weekend. . . . . . . . 9 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Prospect Steer Sale . . . . . . 22 Cattlemen’s Day . . . . . . . . 29

JUNIORS

2014 Champions. . . . . . . .12-13 Youth Opportunities . . . . . 21 2014 Scholarship Winners & Summer Feedlot Tours . . . 23

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NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN’S CLASSIC

2015 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Be a part of Nebraska’s Winter Family Event

The Event for Cattlemen of All Ages!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 8:30 am All Horses in E. Arena 8:30-9:30 am Ranch Horse Evaluation 10 am Ranch Horse Versatility

2 pm Open Roping Preview

5 pm Ranch Rodeo

9 pm Barn Social SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

7 am Cowboy Church (Includes Live Music) 8:30 am Working Cow Horse Competition 12:30 pm Working Dog Demonstration

2 pm Ranch Horse Sale MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16

9 am All Cattle Allowed in Barns (Hereford, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, Angus, Simmental, Charolais, Limousin & Gelbvieh)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 12-2 pm Cattlemen’s Lunch Cattlemen’s Meetings

5 pm Cattlemen’s “Barn Event” “Old Timers Fitting Contest” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Youth Education Tours FFA Day for Nebraska FFA Chapters 10 am Hereford Show 10 am Red Angus Show 11 am Polled Hereford Show 1:30 pm Hereford Sale

2 pm Polled Hereford Sale

3 pm Red Angus Sale

5 pm Kuhn Knight Cattlemen’s Social “Beef -n- Wine Tasting” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 8:30 am Angus Show 8:30 am Simmental Show

10 am Charolais Show

THIS IS A PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.

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T HURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 10 am Limousin Show 10:30 am Gelbvieh Show 12:30 pm Angus Sale

2 pm Simmental Sale 3:30 pm Charolais Sale 4:30 pm Limousin Sale 5 pm Gelbvieh Sale

6:30 pm Cattlemen’s Social

7 pm Royal Ice Sale FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 10 am Shorthorn Show 10 am Maine Anjou Show 11 am Chianina Show 1:30 pm Shorthorn Sale 2:30 pm Maine Anjou Sale 3:30 pm Chianina Sale

6 pm Replacement Heifer Pen of 5 Sale

6 pm Junior Stalls Posted 6-9 pm Junior Check-In

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

7 am Classic Judging Registration (Open to 4H, FFA, Junior & Senior College Teams) 7-9 am Junior Show Check-In 12:30 pm Fancy Heifers Judging Prospect Steers on Display Fancy Heifer & Steer Sale 2:30 pm Youth Judging Contest Awards 3:30 pm Showmanship Blow-n-Go

7 pm Premiere Heifer Selection

8 pm Supreme Row Judging SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Junior Show 8:30 am Breeding Heifers

9 am Market Heifers followed by Steers SAT., FEB. 14 - SAT., FEB. 21 10 am-7 pm Commercial Trade Show & Classic Marketplace WED., FEB. 18 - SAT., FEB. 21 10 am-7 pm Live Cattle Displays

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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THE CLASSIC TEAM

CLASSIC ON THE ROAD

Cattlemen & Cattlewomen,

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is extremely excited to get out and ”hit the Road” in January. Classic organizers and the Cornerstone Sponsors will be traveling the state of Nebraska again this January.

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic wants to invite you to be a part of our 24th annual event. The Classic will kick off its opening weekend on Saturday, February 14th and continues through Sunday, February 22nd.

Last year the “Classic On the Road” was in Lexington, Columbus, Bruning, Red Cloud, North Platte and Broken Bow. The Classic Team had the opportunity to visit with over 600 cattlemen and serve them a great BEEF dinner.

I am writing this letter as a fellow cattleman to cattlemen all across the Nation. I want to take a moment to remind cattlemen that the Classic is our event. As a cattleman, it is an exciting time as we are seeing record prices for our calves this Fall.

“We love getting out to see the cattlemen, and share the opportunities that the Classic has to offer cattlemen, “ stated Classic Manager Ronette K. Heinrich.

I am proud to be a member of the Classic Team and serve as the President of the Classic Board of Directors. Our goal is to showcase an exceptional set of Bulls, Bred Heifers, Heifers and Horses from which to choose at the Classic.

Watch for details on where the

Classic On The Road will be this January!

We are putting together a tremendous week for cattlemen. I look forward to seeing you at the Classic this February in Kearney.

Best Regards, Jeff Bash President Board of Directors Jeff Bash...................................President Lance Hehner................... Vice President George Janning....... Secretary/Treasurer Dennis Echtenkamp Stuart Gilbertson Dave Frost Dave Goertz Randy Lenz Loren Berger Ken Dethlefs Doug Keiser Larry Mach Roger Jasnoch Classic Team Ronette K. Heinrich..................Manager Donna Posusta...............Office Assistant 6

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Breed Representatives Austin Person............................Hereford Brett Nelson..............................Hereford Angie Huwaldt............... Polled Hereford Grady McMahon............ Polled Hereford Melissa Buehler..............Hereford Assoc.

Clay Mead.............................Red Angus David Spencer.......................Red Angus Tony Tvrdy.....................................Angus Steve Groth...................................Angus Suzy Hebbert...............................Angus Jake Ruth...............................Simmental Gary Ames.............................Simmental

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Not to be Missed!

CLASSIC NEWS

OPENING WEEKEND

Ranch Horse Rodeo, Ranch Horse Competition & Horse Sale

Hello Cattle Friends Young & Old! I am excited to invite everyone to the 24th Annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. Last year we announced a new schedule for the Classic. This year we are working to improve all the opportunities for cattlemen young and old at the Classic.

Summertime seems to go faster and faster every year. In June, we held our Cattle Feeders Tour for the youth who purchased heifers or steers at the Classic. We had a great day with 14 youth from across the state of Nebraska. I want to thank the parents of these youth for allowing them to spend the day with us. It was an honor to meet and get to know these “future leaders” in the Beef Industry.

This fall our goal is to spend more time out in the country and less time in front of the computer. We want to personally invite cattlemen to be a part of the 24th Annual Classic this February.

The Classic is “your event” to showcase your seedstock to other cattlemen from all across the Midwest. We want to showcase a tremendous set of Horses, Bulls, Bred Heifers and Heifers this February at the Classic!

The Classic will kick off on opening weekend Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th. The opening weekend features the Ranch Rodeo, Ranch Horse Competition and Ranch

Horse Sale. The weekend will also feature displays in the Classic Market Place.

Monday, February 16 will be set-up day for the cattle to begin arriving. Tuesday, February 17 is Cattlemen’s Day at the Classic. Don’t miss the unique opportunities for you on this day at the Classic.

Make sure and check out the opening weekend of the Classic on Saturday, February 14th & Sunday, February 15th. The horse events will be open to Classic sale horses only. The opening weekend will include the Classic Market Place that will feature a variety of displays. Horse competitors will have the opportunity to win $1,000 cash

awards, buckles, a saddle and jackets!

RANCH RODEO 2014 WINNERS

Wednesday, February 18th will begin the cattle shows and sales for the week at the Classic. The cattle shows and sales continue through Saturday, February 21st. The week long events will conclude on Junior weekend with Junior Show, Judging Contest and The Grand Finale... Supreme Row Judging.

The Classic Team is working to finish all the details for a FABULOUS Classic this February. Mark your calendars for the Classic, February 14-22, 2015. I may be stopping to visit you this Fall. If you have questions or would really like to see me at your Ranch, give me a call at 308.627.6385.

Sincerely, Ronette K. Heinrich Manager

Ronette

2014 All Round Ranch Horse was Lot 2 consigned by Hanging H Ranch of Sutherland, NE. Ridden by Raelyn Gilmore who won the Top Hand Award and received a buckle and a saddle sponsored by Trotter Fertilizer.

2014 Conformation Award was presented to Lot 16 owned by David Ruether, Broken Bow, NE.

2014 Champion Doctoring Team was Matt Wilken, Smithfield, NE; Dave Ruether, Broken Bow, NE; and Haley Kouma, Dwight, NE. The team received jackets sponsored by the Haythorn Ranch.

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2014 Champion Penning Team was Ryan Ludeke, Bertrand, NE; Ron Siemers, Geona, NE; and Musty Stohlmann, Humbolt, NE.

2014 Champion Trailer Loading Team was Wes Roberts, Ansley, NE; Trey Wassenburg, North Platte, NE; and Jake Mustard, Lexington, NE.

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2014 SUPREME CHAMPIONS Supreme Champion Ranch Horse Supreme Ranch Horse, Top All-Around Horse, Top Versatility Horse was Lot 2, Awesome Misty sired by Awesome Cougarand, consigned by Hanging H Ranch, Sutherland, NE, and sold to Glenn Friendt of Lincoln, NE, for $9,500.

The Supreme Champion Horse received $1,000 cash award. This horse also earned several other prizes during the Ranch Rodeo including a saddle, buckle and jacket.

Supreme Champion Bull Supreme Champion Bull was the Champion Angus Bull Lot 20, DAR Ali's Brilliance 310 consigned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch of North Platte, NE. This bull is a 01/29/2013, son of SAV Brilliance 8077 and sold to Larry Rice of Scottsbluff, NE, for $15,500.

Supreme Champion Female Supreme Champion Female was the Grand Champion Purebred Maine Anjou Heifer Lot 18 , BBR Kashmirs Girl 1290Z , consigned by Blind Badger Ranch of Fort Morgan, CO . This heifer is a 05/4/2012 daughter of HAA Wisdom 505S and she sold to Timothy and Jake Zahm of Osecola, NE for $ 13,750.

The consignors of the Supreme Champion Bull & Heifer each received $2,800 in cash awards and jackets. The buyers of the Supreme Champion Bull & Heifer each received $1,000 cash awards.

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2014 JUNIOR CHAMPIONS Supreme Market Animal Brendon Hauxwell, McCook, NE

Supreme Breeding Heifer Margaret Spencer, Gibbon, NE

Supreme Classic Heifer J.W. LeDoux, Agenda, KS; LeDoux received $500 cash award with the Lot 27 Gelbvieh Heifer purchased at the Classic..

2014 SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPIONS Champion Senior Showman Jefferson Keller, St. Paul, NE

Champion Intermediate Showman Tejlor Strope, O’Neill, NE

Champion Junior Showman Ansley Maronde, York, NE

All Juniors that purchased a heifer at the Classic and showed in the Classic Premiere Heifer Classic received prizes.

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2014 CLASSIC CHAMPIONS Champion Classic Prospect Steer Haley Ehrke, Orleans, NE; This steer was purchased in the Classic Prospect Steer Sale.

Champion Fancy Prospect Heifer Grand Champion Fancy Heifer was Lot 15 , consigned by Bremer Show Steers of Fullerton, NE, and was sold to McKenna Hubbard , Elm Creek , NE for $ 5,500.

Reserve Champion Fancy Prospect Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Fancy Heifer was Lot 1 , consigned by Gateway Genetics of Albion , NE . This fancy heifer was purchased by Megan Muller, Allen, NE, for $ 4,750.

Champion Pen of 5 Heifers The Grand Champion Pen of Five Heifers went to Lot 6 , consigned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch of Ravenna, NE. This was a Registered Angus Pen of Open Heifers that sold to Robert Steinbrink, Blackstone Cattle Co of Loomis, NE, for $11,100.

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FOR CATTLEMEN OF ALL AGES

Junior Events

Start your cow herd, select your prospect steers and heifers, have the opportunity to compete in scholarship programs and win prizes!

Ranch Horse Events

THE CLASSIC IS YOUR EVENT! Bring the family, find a selection of Nebraska’s best Horses, Bulls, Heifers and so much more at the Classic!

Cattlemen Opportunities

Outdoor Displays Winter Fun

Prizes

Commercial Trade Show Scholarships

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THE CLASSIC MAP

D Stalls C Stalls E Stalls B Stalls

Wash Bays Live Cattle Display

Concessions

EAST ARENA

F Stalls

A Stalls

Pen of 3

Z Stalls

Supreme Row

Cattlemen’s Quarters Exhibits

Bar Area

Y Stalls

Restroom

Restrooms Restroom

X Stalls

AG PAVILION G Stalls H Stalls

NCC Office

Sponsor Display

Womens’ Restroom

Sponsor Display

Concessions

Mens’ Restroom

EXPO BUILDING Breed Meetings

Bronze Sponsor Displays

I Stalls

OUTDOOR DISPLAYS

Pen of 5 Heifers

Sale Ring

Exhibits

Restroom

Pen of 5 Drive

Pen of 5 Heifers

Exhibits

Silver Sponsors

Cornerstone Sponsor Showcase

Show Ring

Exhibits

Gold Sponsors

Restroom

Picture Drop

Exhibits

Buyers Registr. Main Office Entrance

OUTDOOR DISPLAYS

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CATTLEMEN EVENTS AT THE CLASSIC

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CLASSIC

The Classic features a full week of cattle shows and sales and much more. The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic wants to invite cattlemen and businessmen to be a part of the event for cattlemen and cattlewomen from all across the Midwest.

The Classic will attract nearly 100 different vendors to showcase their products and services at the Classic. The Classic will showcase nearly 1,000 head of cattle throughout the week long event.

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is proud to invest in the future leaders in the Beef Industry.

The Classic and Sponsors have invested thousands of dollars in awards and scholarships for youth. Juniors: make sure and check out all your opportunities at the Classic.

The Classic will invite cattlemen to showcase their seedstock at any of the 12 different sales featured at the Classic. Cattlemen are also encouraged to take advantage of the Live Cattle Display option during the week.

The Classic will wrap up with the Junior Weekend and the Grand Finale on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22nd.

Classic FFA DAY Junior Heifer Incentive Program

Judging Contest & Scholarships Youth Educational Tours

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PROSPECT STEER SALE

2014 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS & CLASSIC JUNIOR AMBASSADORS

Saturday, February. 21, at 12:30 pm

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic presented $4,500 dollars in scholarships at the 2014 Classic.

• Classic Prospect Steers must check in at the Classic on Friday, Feb. 20 by 10 am.

• The Steers will be stalled in the East Arena. All health papers, brand and registration papers (if steer is registered).

• Nebraska youth can work directly with their local Extension staff to get the steer’s ID for 4H and FFA programs.

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic will will have a general health paper. All steers sold in this hold the 3rd Annual Prospect Steer Sale on sale are eligible for the Classic Junior Show. (Out of state Saturday, Feb. 21st. The Steer Sale has lots of exhibitors purchasing a steer in this sale may show the reward opportunities for youth. The youth steer in the Classic Junior Show). that purchase steers at the sale will all GUARANTEE receive jackets, cash awards in the Classic The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is not responsible for injury Junior Show and have the opportunity to win or accidents. All animals become property of the buyer at thousands of dollars in scholarship awards. the conclusion of the auction. All guarantees are between The Champion Classic Steer wins $500 and buyers and sellers.

Reserve wins $200. All Juniors in the Classic steer class will receive prizes. If the Champion PROSPECT STEER SALE CASH AWARDS Classic Steer is named Supreme Market Animal If the steer is named the Classic Champion Market Steer the at the Classic Junior Show, the Junior will be exhibitor will receive a cash award and the breeder will receive awarded a $500 cash award and $250 back to a cash award. If the Steer is named Reserve Champion Market Animal the junior receives a cash award and the breeder will the consignor of the Steer.

The sale is limited to 15 prospect receive a cash award. steers. The steer entry fee is $150. The sale JUNIORS will have a 9% commission. All steers will be Juniors purchasing steers in the Classic Steer Sale have the pictured and video clips will be online. All Steer opportunity to participate in the Classic Steer Scholarship consignors must be members of the Nebraska Program. Youth will have the opportunity to complete Cattlemen’s Classic Club Calf Association. (All a record book on the steer purchased at the Classic, the memberships go to the Classic Junior Show.) record books will be due back to the Classic by Nov. 1st the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Open to all prospect steers. Any steer that is sold as a registered breed steer must have the steer registration paper or steer certificate with them at the sale. All steers 22

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following year. Youth will participate in an interview process with a panel of 4 judges. Youth will have the opportunities to learn about feed efficiency, budgeting, sire groups, scan data, and more. The Classic will award two substantial scholarships with this program.

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Lexi Franzen of Brady, NE was presented the $2,500 scholarship, Haley Ehrke of Orleans, NE was presented the $1,500 scholarship and Jayde Olson of Hershey, NE was presented a $500 scholarship. These three young ladies were also inducted into the Classic Ambassador Program. They will have the opportunity to attend sales and events this Fall and the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Convention. They will be on hand to discuss the opportunities the Classic has for the future leaders in the Beef Industry.

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2014 SUMMER TOUR OF AREA FEEDLOTS This summer 14 youth from across the state of Nebraska who had purchased a steer or heifer at the Classic enjoyed touring Sweetwater Cattle Co., Darr Feedlot and K Farms-Keiser Feedlot in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

The youth also had the opportunity to learn more about the Beef Industry concerning animal health and feed options. Representatives from Merck Animal Health, Dupont, Purina Mills, Plains Equipment Group and CPI enjoyed sharing information with the youth throughout the day. The youth concluded the day by hearing from Jeff Rudolph, President of the Nebraska Cattlemen. He shared with the youth the benefits of being members of the Nebraska Cattlemen and the scholarship opportunities that the NC has for youth in Nebraska.

The youth all received several prizes throughout the day.

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic was excited to have 14 youth participating in the Classic Scholarship Feedlot Tours this year.

Left to right; front to back: Nickolas Rohr, Eustis, NE; Donald Rohr, Eustis, NE; Abby Stallbaumer, Oconto, NE; Megan Amos, Stapleton, NE; Haley Ehrke, Orleans, NE; Heath Keiser, Gothenburg, NE; Owen Stallbaumer, Oconto, NE; Tigh Renken, Bertrand, NE; Megan Muller, Allen, NE; Kristyna Muller, Allen, NE; MeKenzie Beattie, Sumner, NE; Chase Samuelson, Palmer, NE; Jefferson Keller, St. Paul, NE; Isaac Stallbaumer, Oconto, NE.

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BEEF RULES & REGULATIONS 1. THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 25, 2014.

ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER NOV. 25 ARE SUBJECT TO A $50 LATE FEE! LATE ENTRIES DUE BY DECEMBER 1, 2014.

2. The $150 entry fee must be paid before an entry will be accepted.

• Entries mailed with no entry fee will NOT be cataloged!

3. Entries will be accepted online at our website: www.necattlemen.com • Read the Online Instructions carefully before beginning the online entry process. If you have entered on line before, make sure you use your user name and password to obtain your file already in the computer. JUST HIT SEND ME MY LOGIN! • Read each online entry page carefully. It will tell you exactly what to do.

• If there are any questions about the online entry process, please contact the Classic Office at 308.627.6385.

4. After entry is done online, you must send in your signed consignor consent form, along with copies of registration papers, entry fees, and pictures to the Classic Office (PO Box 607, Kearney, NE 68848).

5. Please contact Ronette on the correct way to submit a picture at 308.627.6385. ALL PICTURES ARE FREE! Classic Management reserves the right to determine the usage of the picture. Pictures for print must be submitted with entries. On-line pictures can be added at anytime.

Pictures are highly recommended for HELPING YOU sell YOUR ANIMAL! • The best way to submit your picture is by e-mail.

• Make sure you send your picture as a FILE ATTACHMENT to rkbush@frontiernet.net • DO NOT lower the resolution of the picture.

• DO NOT touch up the picture yourself. We have professional staff to do this for you FREE OF CHARGE. 6. All Individual Breed Rules are set in cooperation with the respective Breed Association. All entries are subject to a screening committee approval.

• All entries are eligible to compete in the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Supreme Row if selected as the Breed Champion.

ENTRY AGE REQUIREMENTS: Bulls: September 2012 – May 2014 Heifers: September 2012 – September 2014 HEREFORD

Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell of Fletcher, OK; Breed Reps: Austin Person, Hordville, NE; Brett Nelson, Broken Bow, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Hereford Show will be a fit show. • Consignors must be members of the Nebraska Hereford Association. • Entries must be a Horned Hereford according to the American Hereford Association. • Entries shall be subject to approval by a selection committee appointed by the NHA board. • All eligible female entries must include a check for $50 made payable to the NHA for 24

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the Junior Futurity. • The Nebraska Hereford Association charges an additional 1% sales commission.

POLLED HEREFORD

Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell of Fletcher, OK; Breed Reps: Angie Huwaldt, Randolph, NE; Grady McMahon, Ayr, NE; Melissa Buehler, Hereford Assoc., Fairbury, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Polled Hereford Show will be a fit show. • Consignors must be members of the Nebraska Hereford Association. • Entries must be a

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BEEF RULES & REGULATIONS Polled Hereford according to the American Hereford Association. • Entries shall be subject to approval by a selection committee appointed by the NHA board. • All eligible female entries must include a check for $50 made payable to the NHA for the Junior Futurity. • The Nebraska Hereford Association charges an additional 1% sales commission.

RED ANGUS

Auctioneer: Tracy Hall, Loup City, NE; Breed Reps: Clay Mead, Wood River, NE; David Spencer, Gibbon, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Red Angus Show will be a no fit show. • Consignors must be a member of the Nebraska Red Angus Association. • Entries must be registered as a 1A or 1B Red Angus with the Red Angus Association. • Heifer calves (born after January 1, 2014 and before August 31, 2014) must be entered in the NRAA Futurity to be paid out at the Junior Beef Expo and the Nebraska State Fair. All heifer calf entries must include a $50 payable to the NRA.

ANGUS

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Loup City, NE; Breed Reps: Tony Tvrdy, Lincoln, NE; Steve Groth, St. Edward, NE; Suzy Hebbert, Ashby, NE • CLOSED SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Angus Show will be a fit show. • Consignors are limited to current members of the NE Angus Association, operating legitimately within the state of Nebraska. • NAA member must appear as the first owner on the registration papers to show at the Classic. • Entries shall be subject to approval by NAA Screening Committee. The Committee reserves the right to reject any animal not meeting NAA qualifications of eligibility, conformation and structure. • Entries will be weighed to provide supplemental information at the sale. • Nebraska Angus Association Dues Must be PAID

by Feb. 1st! (Fees go from $60 to $100.) The form can be found at http://www.nebraskaangus.org. Go to membership page to download the form.

SIMMENTAL

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Loup City, NE; Breed Reps: Jake Ruth, Rising City, NE; Gary Ames, Wymore, NE; Diane Duren, Rising City, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Simmental

Show will be a fit show. • Consignors must be members of the Nebraska Simmental Association. • Entries must be registered with the American Simmental Association. (NonSimmental Sired entries ARE allowed) • Bulls must be born prior to March 31, 2014 and must pass a semen test prior to the Classic. • Entries registered as a 1/2 blood Simmental or higher are allowed. (Non-Simmental Sired entries ARE allowed) • There will be a “Foundation Show” which will include 50%-74.99% Simmental and a “Purebred Show” of 75% or greater as long as both divisions have 25 head each.

NEW THIS YEAR 3/4 bloods will show in the PB Show. • The NSA and the NCC reserves the right to combine the shows if each division does not meet the entry requirements of the Classic. • All cattle entries showing and selling must have the “green” ASA genetic defect status on the ASA certificate of registration. Cattle that are yellow or red status are not eligible to show or sell unless tested clean by check-in time.

• An EPD, weight, and scrotal measurement data sheet will be made. The sheet will be given to the judge to use. • The NSA charges an additional 1% sales commission.

CHAROLAIS

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Loup City, NE; Breed Reps: Larry Dybdal, Newcastle, NE; Mitch Benes, Valparaiso, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Charolais Show will be a no fit show. • Consignors must be members of the Nebraska Charolais Association. Memberships must be paid by check-in time. • Entries must be registered with American International Charolais Association. • The Nebraska Charolais Association charges an additional 0.5 sales commission.

LIMOUSIN

Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks of Marietta, OK; Breed Reps: Dan Hunt, Oxford, NE; Jamie Watts, Fairfield, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Limousin Show will be a no fit show. • Entries must be registered with North American Limousin Foundation. • Entries must be registered as LimFlex (50% or greater). • Entries not registered as a LimFlex or purebred, must be a registered as 3/4 blood or higher. • Entries will be ultrasounded at the Classic to provide a supplement sheet to buyers. • Yearling bulls will have a

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BEEF RULES & REGULATIONS minimum adjusted scrotal of 31 cm. Entries will be weighed and measured at the show. • Bulls born after January 1, 2013 has to have a 2.6 WPD of age. • Heifers born January 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013 must be bred. • The Nebraska Limousin Association will receive 1% commission of sales.

GELBVIEH/BALANCER

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Loup City, NE; Breed Reps: Rodney Barwick, Orleans, NE; Rick Lammers, Lexington, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Gelbvieh/ Balancer Show will be a no fit show and both will show together. • Consignors must be members of both the Nebraska and American Gelbvieh Associations for 2015. Out of state consignors may buy a membership for $50. • Entries must be registered as Purebred Gelbvieh or as Balancers with the American Gelbvieh Association. • Heifers born prior to June 1, 2013 must be safe in calf or have a calf at side. • Entries will be weighed and scrotal measured at check-in. This information will be in the show programs. • GAIN is charging $100 per entry for the Jackpot for Junior National Division Winners. This cash award is for youth purchasing heifers at the Classic and showing at Junior Nationals. This $100 goes directly to GAIN.

SHORTHORN

Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks of Marietta, OK; Breed Reps: Greg Crawford, Roca, NE; Ryan Kegley, Kearney, NE • OPEN SALE (The 2015 Show will be open to all states.) - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Shorthorn Show will be a fit show.

• Consignors must be members of the Nebraska Shorthorn Association. • Entries must be registered as a Purebred with the American Shorthorn Association. • No bulls will be accepted with a birth weight over 99 pounds. • Bulls must be born prior to April 30, 2014. • Heifer calf entries must include a check for $50 made payable to NSA for the Junior Futurity. All heifers are eligible for the Nebraska Club Calf Spectacular Show Back.

• Entries must be TH tested unless the parents are verified TH Free. Results must be provided with entry.

SHORTHORN PLUS

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• OPEN SALE (The 2015 Show will be open to all states.) - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Shorthorn Show will be a fit show.

• Consignors must be members of the Nebraska Shorthorn Association. • Entries must be registered as an Appendix Shorthorn with the American Shorthorn Association. • Entries must be TH tested unless the parents are verified TH Free. Results must be provided with entry. • There will be a champion in each division selected, but the two division champions will compete for one overall Shorthorn Champion and Reserve Champion.

MAINE ANJOU & MAINETAINER

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Loup City, NE; Breed Reps: Cory Miller, Silver Creek, NE; Jason Spotanski, St. Libory, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Maine Anjou and Maintainer Show will be a fit show. • Consignors must be members of the Nebraska Maine Association. • Entries must carry Maine Anjou or MaineTainer papers. • All entries must provide test results on TH and PHA status. Please indicate if Carrier or Free. • Bulls will be ultrasounded. • Bulls are required to have a minimum scrotal measurement of 30 cm adjusted to 1 year of age. • Heifers can have an optional ultrasound. • Bred heifers must be bred to a bull that is TH and PHA Free.

CHIANINA

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Loup City, NE; Breed Reps: Greg Christo, Albion, NE; Terry Tonniges, Gresham, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2015 Chimaine Show will be a fit show. • Entries must be registered as a Chimaine in the American Chianina Association. • Bulls have a minimum scrotal measurement is 28 cm unless the bull has satisfactory semen tests. • Bulls over one year must have satisfactory semen test. • Bulls under the age of 18 months will have a mandatory ultrasound. (This is optional for bulls over 18 months.) • All entries must provide test results on TH and PHA status. Please indicate if Carrier or Free. • Heifers can also have an optional ultrasound. • Heifer calves born prior to August 31, 2014 will be accepted. • Entries will sell under terms and conditions of the ACA. • Entries must be sent with registration papers.

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PEN OF 5 TERMS & CONDITIONS FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2015 - 6 PM

The heifers will be stalled in south-front of the Exposition Building. The heifers will be displayed in this area during the Classic. The heifers will be video taped on Thursday starting at NOON. The heifers will sell on the video screen on Friday at 6 pm. The heifers will not run into the building or the sale ring.

Commercial, Registered, Open or Bred Heifers featured in this sale. NO fitting-cattle will be loose in the pen. The heifers will be judged on Thursday afternoon. A Champion and Reserve Champion Pen will be selected. The sale order will also be set at this time.

A Champion and Reserve Champion Pen of 5 will be selected.

The Champion Pen will receive $500 and the Reserve Pen will receive $250.

1. All entries must include the entry fee of $250 per pen.

(Entries done on-line, if you need assistance call 308.627.6385) 2. Pen size shall be 5 head, selling as a pen not split. No individuals will be sold from the pen. Consignors can have the option to bring a additional heifer for the pen (making 6 head to the pen). The option can be given for buyers to select the 5 head of choice or buy all 6 head.

3. All heifers must be checked in by Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 am. Pens will be available earlier in the week. Pens must be vacated by 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 21. ALL SIDES OF THE PEN WILL REMAIN UP DURING EVENT. 4. ALL catalog information must be turned in with the entries. IF YOU ARE SELLING THE HEIFERS AS REGISTERED HEIFERS, YOU MUST BRING THE PAPERS WITH YOU TO THE CLASSIC. THE REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE NEW OWNERS. 5. The Classic commission is 9% commission per pen. The minimum commission on a pen is $250. The $250 will be credited back to the sale proceeds on each pen.

6. The heifers will have a $35 bedding fee. Bred heifers will have a $70 per pen bedding fee. Tie out space will be available through the Livestock Office. Tie out space outside of the pen must be requested at the office. All wood shavings are provided. NO straw is allowed on the Fairgrounds.

7. All heifers must be weaned. The maximum age limit shall be 30 months.

ROYAL ICE TERMS & CONDITIONS THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2015 - 7 PM

Sale Conditions The sale will be limited to 20 lots.

All guarantees will be between the buyer and seller. The sale commission will be 13.25%. The entry fee will be $150 per lot entered. Sellers must provide all information on the embryos, flushes, semen and pregnancies offered for sale. All settlements will be made the day of the sale at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. All guarantees and adjustments will be between the buyer and seller.

Embryo Packages Will consist of a minimum of 3 embryos. All details of the package must be outlined with entry.

The Right to Flush A minimum of six grade one, transferable embryos are guaranteed to the buyer. All details

of the flush will be documented with the entry.

Semen All semen is guaranteed to be of acceptable quality but no guarantee is made as to the conception rate. However, in all cases, the buyer will be responsible for all shipping arrangements and expense.

Pregnant Recipients All details of the pregnancy will be outlined with entry. In the case of already realized pregnancies (i.e. embryos that have been implanted and confirmed pregnant) the buyer will pay 100% of the purchase price sale day. Each of these recipient females has been examined for pregnancy by a qualified vet and is fully guaranteed to be carrying the mating described in its respective lot on or about the time agreed upon by the buyer and the seller.

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CATTLEMEN’S DAY AT THE CLASSIC Tuesday, February 17 at 12 pm

Join us for a Free lunch!

Cattlemen’s Day at the Classic will start at NOON with a FREE lunch for cattlemen. The event will feature several unique presentations for cattlemen.

OLD TIMERS FITTING CONTEST Tuesday, February 17 The 2nd Annual Old Timers Fitting Contest will be held late afternoon on Tuesday, February 17th.

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic challenges all the breeds in the Barn to get

a team and join the fun. There will be prizes for all who compete.

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