23rd Annual Nebraska Cattlemens Classic Connection

JUNIOR EVENTS COMMERCIAL TRADE SHOW HORSE EVENTS CATTLE CONSIGNORS

23rd annual

Connection 2014 Entry Issue

February 15-23, 2014 Buffalo County Fairgrounds

Kearney, Nebraska

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BRAND NEW 2014 schedule to bring more opportunities!

The Classic will open its week-long event on Saturday, Feb. 15th and Sunday, Feb. 16th with the Classic Ranch Horse Events.

The weekend will feature events that are open to Classic Sale Horses ONLY. The Classic Marketplace will also be open with a variety of displays for cattlemen and cattlewomen.

WIN $1,000 Cash Awards, Buckles, Saddles & Jackets!

Mark your calendars for the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

ALL NEW opening weekend!

Saturday, Feb. 15th

8:30 am 8:30-9:30 am

10 am

2 pm

5 pm

9 pm

ALL Horses in East Arena Ranch Horse Evaluation Ranch Horse Versatility Open Roping Preview Ranch Rodeo Live Entertainment Barn Dance

Sunday, Feb. 16th

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

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NEBR AS KA C A TTL E M EN ’S CLA S S IC

2014 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

all new opening weekend!

Saturday, February 15 Wednesday, February 19

8:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 10 am

2 pm

5 pm

9 pm

ALL Horses in East Arena Ranch Horse Evaluation Ranch Horse Versatility Open Roping Preview Ranch Rodeo Live Entertainment Barn Dance

Sunday, February 16

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 17

Cattle allowed in the Barns

9 am All Hereford, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, Angus, Simmental, Charolais, Limousin and Gelbvieh cattle in the barn.

Tuesday, February 18

12-2 pm Cattlemen’s Lunch Cattlemen’s Meetings (Auction Block)

5 pm Cattlemen’s “Barn Event” (Show Ring)

“Old Timers Fitting Contest” 4

Youth Education Tours FFA Day for Nebraska FFA Chapters 10 am Hereford Show (Ring 1) 10 am Red Angus Show (Ring 2) 11 am Polled Hereford Show (Ring 1) The Hereford Sale will start at 1:30 pm.

The other sales will follow immediately with a 10 minute break between sales.

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”

6 pm Shorthorn, Maine Anjou and Chianina cattle allowed in the barn. Pen of 3 Heifers & Classic Steers can arrive.

Thursday, February 20

8:30 am Angus Show (Ring 1) 8:30 am Simmental Show (Ring 2) 10 am Charolais Show (Ring 1) 10 am Limousin Show (Ring 2) 10:30 am Gelbvieh Show (Ring 2) 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 (Expo)

7 pm Royal Ice Sale

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Friday, February 21

10 am Shorthorn Show (Ring 1) 10 am Maine Anjou Show (Ring 2) 11 am Chianina Show (Ring 2) 1:30 pm Shorthorn Sale 2:30 pm Maine Anjou Sale 3:30 pm Chimaine/Chiangus Sale

6 pm Replacement Heifer Pen of 5 Sale

6 pm Junior Stalls Posted Pen of 3 Heifers and Steers on Display in Show Ring

(Saturday Cont.)

Juniors, Intermediate, Senior. If we are not finished with the Senior Division by 6:45 pm, we will clear the ring for the Supreme Events. Showmanship will resume following the Supreme Drive if necessary.

7 pm Classic Premiere Heifer Selection All heifers purchased at the Classic Sales will compete for prizes for all youth.

8 pm Supreme Row Judging

Saturday, February 22 Sunday, February 23

7 am Classic Judging Registration (Exhibit Building) Open to 4H, FFA, Junior & Senior College Teams 7-11 am Junior Show Check-In (Ag Pavilion) 12:30 pm Fancy Pen of 3 Heifers Judging Prospect Steers on Display in Show Ring.

1 pm Fancy Pen of 3 Heifer Sale Prospect Steer Sale 2:30 pm Youth Judging Contest Awards 3:30 pm Showmanship Blow-n-Go

This is a preliminary schedule of events.

This schedule is subject to change.

8 am Junior Show:

Breeding Heifer Market Heifer/Steers

Saturday, Feb. 15 Saturday, Feb. 22 10 am-7pm Commercial Trade Show & Classic Marketplace

Wednesday, Feb.19 Saturday, Feb. 22 10 am-7pm Live Cattle Displays register today!

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LETTER FRO M T H E P R ES IDENT & M EET T H E C L A S S I C TE A M C a t t l eme n A c r o s s t h e N a t io n ,

here has the time gone? Mother Nature has given W a wide range of challenges this year. Our hearts go out to our fellow cattlemen dealing with the snow storm.

We are excited to get the 2014 Classic off and running with some exciting changes that we feel will benefit both consignors and buyers. Plus, we have expanded our youth opportunities at the 2014 Classic. In my travels from Houston to Louisville, the Classic is known for its quality and reputation as the place to purchase your next winner. For the past 23 years we have strived to change with the times to bring you the best event. This year we are striving to make improvements for all cattlemen.

I look forward to seeing Cattlemen this Fall and in Je ff Ba sh Pres ide nt Kearney in February.

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 Terry Tonniges Roger Jasnoch

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Classic Team

Ronette K. Heinrich, Manager Donna Posusta, Office Assistant

Breed Reps

Melissa Buehler, Hereford Brian Hula, Hereford Brett Nelson, Hereford James Allen, Polled Hereford Don Yoesel, Polled Hereford Clay Mead, Red Angus David Spencer, Red Angus Tony Tvrdy, Angus Steve Groth, Angus Suzy Hebbert, Angus Hans Burken, Simmental Gary Ames, Simmental Diane Duren, Simmental Larry Dybdal, Charolais Mitch Benes, Charolais Dan Hunt, Limousin Rob Brawner, Limousin Rodney Barwick, Gelbvieh Rick Lammers, Gelbvieh Bryan Warner, Shorthorn Steve Supanchick, Shorthorn Cory Miller, Maine Anjou Jason Spotanski, Maine Anjou Greg Christo, Chimaine Terry Tonniges, Chimaine

New a d d i t io n t o t h e Fi n a l e e v e n t s a t t h e C l a s s i c o n S a t u r d a y n ig h t !

7 pm Classic Premiere Heifer Selection All Juniors that purchase heifers at the 2014 Sales will be included in this event.

All youth will receive prizes.

One Classic Premiere Heifer will be selected and $500 cash award.

8 pm Supreme Row Judging, Supreme Heifer Selection & Supreme Bull Selection

$7,500 in cash awards presented!

register today

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Entries taken from November 25th-December 1st will pay a $50 non-refundable late fee.

All entry information can be found at www.necattlemen.com.

For all information or details call Ronette Heinrich at 308.627.6385

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C L A S S I C NE W S

CLASSIC NEW S regi st er to d ay fo r th e 20 14 cl as si c!

He l l o C a t t l eme n & W ome n . . .

Yo u n g & O l d !

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is excited to announce a “new schedule” for the 2014 event. The snow last year during the Classic created lots of conversation. We evaluated the Classic schedule and decided we want to better serve all cattlemen, ranch horse consignors, the junior exhibitors and bring more opportunities to the commercial exhibitors.The Classic Board of Directors and myself decided that it was time to modify the Classic schedule.

The Classic will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 15th. The 2014 Classic brings an “opening weekend” for the event. The opening weekend will feature the Classic Ranch Horse events. This year all Ranch Horse events will be for Classic Sale Horses only. This will allow us to better showcase the horses being sold at the Classic.The Classic is extremely excited to have live entertainment and a Barn Dance on this opening day at the Classic.

The Classic Ranch Horse Sale will be on Sunday afternoon following the working dog demonstration. On Monday, February 17th the Classic facilities will be ready for the cattle to arrive.Tuesday,

February 18th will be “Cattlemen’s Day” at the Classic.Tuesday morning will hold breed meetings for consignors. We will work with the Nebraska Cattlemen to have a session for “cattlemen”, plus a FREE cattlemen’s lunch. The evening will feature the Cattlemen’s Barn Events that will include the “Old Timers Fitting Contest”. The Classic will challenge each Breed to have a team in the event.

The Classic cattle sales start on Wednesday, Feb. 19th with the Hereford, Polled Hereford and Red Angus. The Thursday schedule will feature the Angus, Simmental, Charolais, Limousin, Gelbvieh and the Royal Ice Sale. Friday will conclude the Breed sales with the Shorthorn, Maine Anjou and Chimaine/Chiangus. Friday evening will feature the Commercial Man’s Pen of 5 Sale. Saturday, Feb. 22nd begins the events for Juniors. The morning kicks off with the Judging Contest and junior entry check-in. Saturday will also feature the Fancy Pen of 3 Heifer Sale and Prospect Steer Sale. Then, the showmanship will take place for Juniors on Saturday afternoon.

One change in the Classic Schedule that I am extremely excited about is the modification to the Supreme Drive events on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. The Supreme Drive events kick off at 7 pm with the Classic Premiere Heifer Selection. This will be for all the Juniors that purchase heifers during the sales at the 2014 Classic. We will follow the selection of the Supreme Classic 2014 Champions. Sunday, Feb. 23rd will conclude the Classic with the Junior Show.

I don’t have nearly enough room here to review all the new exciting changes we have at the 2014 Classic.

Check out all the details in this Connection, watch our website and Facebook page or if you want to talk Since re ly, about the Classic opportunities, Ron e t t e call me directly at R o nette K. H e i n r i c h Manager 308.627.6385.

Although I want to share the excitement of the Classic, it is with a heavy heart I want to express prayer and support to all the ranchers in the areas that have faced so much devastation. Who would have ever guessed one corner of the state would experience a major winter storm and the other corner have a tornado. As a farm/ranch girl you learn the harsh reality of the circle of life, but there is no words to describe what the ranchers in Nebraska and South Dakota are experiencing. I speak on behalf of the entire Classic Team when I express our deepest prayer for your families and livestock.

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201 3 JUNIOR CHAMPIONS

C h a mpio n Se n io r S h owm a n

C h a mpio n J u n io r S h owm a n

Tayler Gall of Clarkson, NE

Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE

C h a mpio n I n t e r me d i a t e S h owm a n Allee Maronde of York, NE

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S u p r eme M a r ke t A n im a l

S u p r eme B r ee d i n g Hei f e r

The Champion Crossbred Steer shown by Ashley Wallander of Bertrand, NE was the Supreme Market Animal.

The Champion Angus Heifer shown by Jeht Statler of Stranton, NE was the Supreme Breeding Heifer.

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2 0 13 SU P R E M E C H A M PIONS

C h a mpio n S u p r eme Bull

C h a mpio n P r o s pe c t S t ee r

The Supreme Champion Bull honors went to Nelson Angus of Crete, NE, with the Champion Simmental Bull.

Grand Champion People's Choice Prospect Steer was Lot 10, consigned by Gilbertson Cattle Co. of Kearney, NE.

The bull sold to Alkali, Inc. of Ekalaka, MT.

Sold to Scott Heinrich of Hickman, NE.

C h a mpio n S u p r eme Hei f e r

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P r o s pe c t S t ee r

The Supreme Champion Heifer honors went to Dethlefs Angus Ranch of North Platte, NE, with the Champion Angus Heifer.

Reserve Grand Champion People's Choice Prospect Steer was Lot 3, consigned

by Jelinek Cattle Co. of Osceola, NE.

This heifer sold to Sisco Bros.

Cattle Co. of Syracuse, NE.

Sold to Lexie Franzen of Brady, NE.

C h a mpio n Pen of 3 Hei f e r s

C h a mpio n S u p r eme Ranch Horse

Grand Champion Judge's Choice & high-selling Pen of 3 was Lot 1, consigned by Sisco Brothers Cattle Co.

Supreme Ranch Horse was Lot 20, Dalton’s Playboy Doc sired by Mr Peppy Doc Dalton, consigned by Barbie Rose Ranch, Bill & Linda Wilson of Burr Oak, KS.

Heifer1-03 sold to Blake Steinkruger of Upland, NE. Lots 1-01 and 1-02 sold to Scott Hinrichs of Ayr, NE. 12

201 3 S U PREME CHAMPIONS

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W o rk i n g D o g D e m o n s t ra t i o n s & D i s p lays

1/4 Horizontal The Working Dog Demonstration &Cattleman Displays are a part of the Classic’s opening Nebraska weekend. Dog Breeders will be on display on Sunday, Feb. 16th from 10 am-5 pm.

There will be a working dog demonstration on Black & white New Sunday, Feb. 16th at 12:30 p.m. Dog Breeders will have the option to display puppies or other date & Time!

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The 2013 Classic was the first event in the 22 years that the Classic had to cancel a day of sales. We all are reminded too often that the one thing we cannot control in life is Mother Nature. The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic staff and board of directors want to thank all the cattlemen and commercial exhibitors that worked to make the best of the situation.

The Classic also wants to thank KRVN for keeping everyone updated to what was happening at the Classic and spreading the word to all cattlemen of the change in the sale schedules. Thanks KRVN and Live AuctionsTV for all your assistance at the 2013 Classic!

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NE B R A S K A ’ S W INTE R F A M I L Y E V ENT

THE EV ENT FOR CATT LEMEN OF ALL AGES

Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic took the Classic on the road last January to meet cattlemen es m a il b o x r u o y h Watc r the uary fo n a J is h t road”. on the ic s s a l “C

The Cornerstone Sponsors shared information on services and products that they offer to meet cattlemen’s needs.The meetings were also a way that the Classic could “deliver the catalogs” direct to cattlemen. Last year the Classic traveled to Kearney, Broken Bow, North Platte and Franklin. The Classic Team will be hitting the road again this January to SIX locations to meet cattlemen and serve them a great BEEF dinner!

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Cattle Shows & Sales Ranch Horse Events Classic Marketplace Junior Show Scholarship Opportunities Livestock Judging Contest

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BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS KEARNEY, NEBRASKA

D Stalls C Stalls

B Stalls

Wash Bays Restrooms

EAST ARENA

Z Stalls

Supreme Row

NCC Office

Restroom

Picture Drop

AG PAVILION G Stalls

Cattlemen’s Quarters Exhibits

Bar Area

Pen of 3

Concessions Restroom

Y Stalls

F Stalls

A Stalls

Live Cattle Display

Restroom

X Stalls

H Stalls

Restroom

I Stalls

Sponsor Display

Womens’ Restroom

Mens’ Restroom

Silver Sponsors

Exhibits Sale Ring

Exhibits

Concessions

Pen of 5 Drive

Pen of 5 Heifers

Silver Sponsors

Sponsor Display

Show Ring

Exhibits

Pen of 5 Heifers

Gold Sponsors

Cornerstone Sponsor Showcase

Exhibits

Outdoor Displays

EXPO BUILDING Breed Meetings

Bronze Sponsor Displays

Buyers Main Registr.

Office Entrance

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Outdoor Displays

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C L AS S I C M A R K ETPLA CE

JU NIOR OPPORTUNITIES

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The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic wants to invite businesses to be a part of the event for cattlemen and women all across the Midwest.

The Classic will attract nearly 100 different vendors to showcase their products and services at the Classic.

The Classic Marketplace vendors have the option to exhibit during the opening weekend only, exhibit during the entire event or just for the Beef Events.The Classic wants to showcase businesses that can meet cattlemen’s needs on the farm and ranch. Plus, we want to offer some unique shopping opportunities for the entire family.

Commercial vendors should review the Classic Schedule (pgs.4 & 5) and the Map (pgs. 18 & 19). Complete details about the Classic Marketplace can be found at www.necattlemen.com or call 308.627.6385.

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The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is investing in the future leaders in the Beef Industry. The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic and the Sponsors of the Classic are investing thousands of dollars in awards and scholarships for youth. Juniors make sure and check out ALL of the opportunities for YOU at the Classic!

Yo u t h O ppo r t u n i t ie s at the Classic include

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Classic FFA Day Youth Educational Tours Junior Show Junior Heifer Incentive Program Judging Contest Breed Scholarships Classic Steer Scholarships Nebraska Cattle Feeders Tours

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P R O SPE C T S TEE R S A LE

201 4 S CH OLARSHIP FINALISTS The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic wants to recognize the 3 Scholarship finalists: Lexie Franzen of Brady, NE; Haley Ehrke of Orleans, NE; and Jayde Olson of Hershey, NE. These three young ladies will be competing in the final interviews for the Classic Steer Scholarships. The youth will be awarded $2,500, $1,500 and $500 scholarships at the 2014 Classic Steer Sale.

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Classic Prospect Steers must check in at the Classic on Friday, Feb. 21st 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.

Entry Requirements

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic will hold the 2nd Annual Prospect Steer Sale on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. The Steer Sale has lots of reward opportunities for youth.

The youth that purchase steers at the sale will all receive jackets, cash awards in the Classic Junior Show and have the opportunity to win thousands of dollars in scholarship awards.

The Champion Classic Steer wins $500 and Reserve wins $200. All Juniors in the Classic steer class will receive prizes. If the Champion Classic Steer is named Supreme Market Animal at the Classic Junior Show, the Junior will be awarded a $500 cash award and $250 back to the consignor of the Steer.

The sale is limited to 15 prospect steers.

The steer entry fee is $150.The sale will have a 9% commission. All steers will be pictured and video clips will be online. All Steer consignors must be members of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Club Calf Association. (All memberships go to the Classic Junior Show.)

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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 will have a general health paper. All steers sold in this sale are eligible for the Classic Junior Show. (Out of state exhibitors purchasing a steer in this sale may show the steer in the Classic Junior Show).

Guarantee

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is not responsible for injury or accidents. All animals become property of the buyer at the conclusion of the auction. Sellers cannot be held responsible for the health or condition of the animals after the conclusion of the auction.

Prospect Steer Sale Cash Awards If the steer is named the Classic Champion Market Steer the exhibitor will receive a cash award and the breeder will receive a cash award. If the Steer is named Reserve Champion Market Animal the junior receives a cash award and the breeder will receive a cash award.

Juniors

Juniors purchasing steers in the Classic Steer Sale have the opportunity to participate in the Classic Steer Scholarship Program. Youth will have the opportunity to complete a record book on the steer purchased at the Classic, the record books will be due back to the Classic by Nov. 1st the 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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The youth who purchased steers at the 2013 Classic had the opportunity to tour Sweetwater Cattle Co., Darr Feedlot and Keiser Farms.

Youth learned how three different feed yards do business daily. The group saw different forms of technology used at different yards. They also learned about feed rations and the challenges that are faced daily.

The Dawson Co. Cattlemen cooked steaks for the group at the end of the tours.The youth all received several prizes for attending the tours. www.necattlemen.com 308.627.6385

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B EE F R U L E S & R E G U LA TION S 1. The ENTRY DEADLINE is Nov. 25, 2013. Entries received after Nov. 25th are subject to a $50 late fee! Late entries due by December 1, 2013.

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)

Hereford Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell of Fletcher, OK; Breed Reps: Brett Nelson, Burwell, NE & Brian Hula, Creston, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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 the Junior Futurity. • The Nebraska Hereford Association charges an additional 1% sales commission.

Polled Hereford Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell of Fletcher, OK; Breed Reps: James Allen, Nebraska City, NE and Don Yoesel, Falls City , NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 Polled Hereford Show will be a fit show. • Consignors must be members of the Nebraska

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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.

Hereford Association. • Entries must be a 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: Kyle Gilcrest of Douds, IA; Breed Reps: David Spencer, Gibbon, NE and Clay Mead,Wood River, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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, 2013 and before August 31, 2013) 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.

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B EEF RULES & REGULATIONS Angus Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Hastings, NE; Breed Reps: Tony Tvrdy, Lincoln, NE and Steven Groth of Saint Edward, NE, Suzy Hebbert, NAA • CLOSED SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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 then click here to download the form.

Simmental Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Hastings, NE; Breed Reps: Gary Ames, Wymore, NE and Hans Burken, Blue Hill, NE, and Diane Duren Rising City, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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, 2013 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 Hastings, NE; Breed Reps: Larry Dybdal, Newcastle, NE and Mitch Benes, Valparaiso, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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 and Rob Brawner Wood Lake, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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 minimum adjusted scrotal of 31 cm. Entries will be weighed and measured at the show. • Bulls born after January 1, 2012 has to have a 2.6 WPD of age. • Heifers born January 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 must be bred. • The Nebraska Limousin Association will receive 1% commission of sales.

Gelbvieh/Balancer Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Hastings, NE; Breed Reps: Rodney Barwick, Orleans, NE and Rick Lammers, Lexington, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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 2014. 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, 2012 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 $50 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 $50 goes directly to GAIN.

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B EE F R U L E S & R E G U LA TION S Shorthorn Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks of Marietta, OK; Breed Reps: Steve Supanchick, Hazard, NE and Bryan Warner, Riverton,WY • OPEN SALE (The 2014 Show will be open to all states.) - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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. • If consignors bring more than 2 bulls they must bring 1 heifer. • No bulls will be accepted with a birth weight over 99 pounds. • Bulls must be born prior to April 30th, 2013. • 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 Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks of Marietta, OK; Breed Reps: same as Shorthorn • OPEN SALE (The 2014 Show will be open to all states.) - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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 Hastings, NE; Breed Reps: Cory Miller, Silver Creek, NE and Jason Spotanski, Dannebrog, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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 test negative for TH and PHA in order to be sold at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s

Classic. • 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.

Chimaine Auctioneer: Tracy Harl of Hastings, NE; Breed Reps: Terry Tonniges, Gresham, NE and Greg Christo, Albion, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 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.) • Bulls must test negative for TH and PHA in order to be sold at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. • Heifers must be TH and PHA tested. Results must be provided with entry.

• Heifers can also have an optional ultrasound. • Heifer calves born prior to August 31, 2013 will be accepted. • Entries will sell under terms and conditions of the ACA. • Entries must be sent with registration papers.

Chiangus Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Hastings, NE; Breed Reps: Terry Tonniges, Gresham, NE and Greg Christo, Albion, NE • OPEN SALE - Bulls and Females • The 2014 Chiangus Show will be a fit show. • Entries must be registered as a Chiangus or Chianina in the American Chianina Association and they must be black. • Bulls have a minimum scrotal measurement is 28 cm unless the bull has satisfactory semen tests. • Bulls under the age of 18 months will have a mandatory ultrasound. (This is optional for bulls over 18 months.) • Heifers can also have an optional ultrasound. • Bulls must test negative for TH and PHA in order to be sold at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. • Heifers must be TH and PHA tested. Results must be provided with entry.

• Heifer calves born prior to August 31, 2013 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 & CON DITIONS Friday, February 21, 2014 - 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 by a panel of 3 judges 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, Feb. 20th at 10:00 am. Pens will be available earlier in the week. Pens must be vacated by 6:00 pm on Saturday, Feb. 22.

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.

ROY A L ICE TERMS & CON DITIONS Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 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

T u e s d a y , Fe b . 1 8 The new schedule has allowed the Classic to better serve all cattlemen.

The Hereford, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, Angus, Charolais, Simmental, Limousin, Gelbvieh, Commercial Pen of 5, Fancy Pen of 3 Heifer and Steer consignors can move into the Buffalo County Fairgrounds on Monday, Feb. 17th. The Classic layout has been revised to fit more cattle into the facilities during the schedule. This change is providing us the opportunity to have a day for the “Cattlemen at the Classic”.

The morning schedule on Tuesday will include breed meetings for the consignors. At noon there will be a Cattlemen’s Lunch with special displays and speakers for cattlemen.

The Classic will work with the Nebraska Cattlemen to provide some brief updates on issues that will be effecting cattlemen in 2014.

The Cattlemen’s Day will wrap up with a New Barn Event in the show ring at 5 pm. The Classic will be holding an “Old Timers Fitting Contest”. The Classic will challenge each breed to have a team.The team will consist of 3 members. They must have a combined age of 100 years or older. There must be one opposite gender teammate on each team. (Example two men must have one woman.) There will be several prizes awarded.

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