Longhorn Drover April 2020

Longhorn

April 2020

DROVER

The Official Online Magazine Of The International Texas Longhorn Association

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CONTENTS This photo was submitted by Laurie Krimmel.

Pictured in it is her daughter Jaylin at the 2020 ITLA March Madness Show held in Hamilton, Texas in March 2020.

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Letter from the President

Letter from the Office Manager

Upcoming ITLA Events

Texas Longhorn Trivia

Peeler Family

Youth Spotlight ITLA March Madness Results And Show Photos

Letter from the

President Longhorn for Dinner ~

Eating at home has put the greatest demand in history on the need for food within the kitchen, thanks to the COVID - 19 pandemic. Year to year meat sales were up nearly 80% in March causing the meat departments in grocery stores to empty as soon as new product arrives.

It is understandable how the general public’s perception could be that America is experiencing a meat shortage, but this is not the case as cattle numbers on feed are at an all time high.

The shortage of available beef in groceries can primarily be attributed to the sudden switch required for the transportation and distribution of packaged beef from restaurants to groceries.

If you are not processing your own Longhorn meat, perhaps now is the time to consider doing so. Aside from having a constant supply of healthy Longhorn beef for your table, it saves fighting the hordes in grocery stores looking at empty shelves previously containing lower quality beef.

If you are currently processing Longhorn beef, you are doing so when the demand is at an all time high by consumers. By getting Longhorn beef out now for the public to experience the taste difference that quality healthy beef provides, customers will be ready to continue a relationship long after this pandemic has receded.

Plenty of Longhorn cattle are available to provide a tasty, nutritious, and study backed healthy choice in providing beef for a society that is showing it is concerned for its health. The Longhorn saved America and fed an entire nation after the Civil War. It’s time once again beef to be on the dinner table. g for Longhorn g

2019-2020 Officers Russell Hooks Vice President & Secretary Term: 2020 McGregor, TX 409-381-0616 russellh@longhornroundup.com

Larry Smith II

John Moxley

President Term: 2020 Celina, TX 254-396-9185 larrypsmith2@yahoo.com

Treasurer Term: 2021 New Market, MD 240-446-9950 crosswrenchranch@msn.com

2019-2020 Board of Directors John Moxley

Director at Large #1 Term: 2021 New Market, MD 240-446-9950 crosswrenchranch@msn.com

Lizz Huntzberry

Region 2 Term: 2022 Smithsburg, MD 240-291-1952 lizzhuntzberry@yahoo.com

T.J. Farnsworth

Region 5 Term: 2019 Mountain Home, UT 435-503-5229 tj@chapman-const.com

James Eyman Region 8 Term: 2020 Marble Falle, TX 830-596-1604 ranchHQ@eblranch.com

Joel Dickinson

Gordon Musgrove

Dick Lowe

John Nelson

Director at Large #2 Term: 2020 Barnsville, OH 740-758-5858 joel_d@texaslonghorn.com

Region 3 Term: 2020 Horton, MI 517-688-3030 info@rrrlonghorns.com

Region 1 Term: 2020 Patricia, AB 403-363-1729 onetreeranch@gmail.com

Region 4 Term: 2021 Wellington, CO 970-897-2441 jnelson@enganalytics.com

Terry Brink

Region 6 Term: 2020 Frederick, OK 580-335-5732 brinkauction@gmail.com

Connie Olive

Region 7 Term: 2020 Big Sandy, TX 903-780-0665 connie_olive@aol.com

Joe Dowling Region 9 Term: 2021 Caldwell, TX 979-273-0277 dowlingoe@yahoo.com

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Letter from the

Office Manager

Howdy April is upon us, spring is in the air, and calving season has started for most of our members. Spring gives us all a feeling of renewal, fresh starts, new beginnings, and the joy that comes with all that. I can tell by the registrations that are coming in to the office that our members are doing well and having fun naming all those new Texas Longhorn babies.

ITLA registration fees are reasonable year round .... * 15 months and under $15 * 15 months and over $25 * Transfers Under 60 days $15 * Transfers Over 60 days $25 April 2020 Special Rates: $15 for all transfers and registrations.

JOIN THE ITLA FUN ! * Youth membership $15 * Active memberships $60 * 10 Year memberships $400.00

I look forward to continuing great service to the ITLA membership, and don’t hesitate to contact the ITLA headquarters for any need you might have. Lets keep that feeling of renewal and joy going, and share it with others. We are all in this together, Until next time, see you all down the trail !

* Lifetime memberships $700

God bless you all,

Cori Garcia ITLA Office Manager

Join ITLA Today Today!!

ITLA offers active memberships for $60.00 and youth memberships for $15.00 that are renewable for a full year, no matter what the date of the renewal is. There are no extra charges for late renewals either.

ITLA is also working to grow its youth programs, and emphasize the importance of sportsmanship, fun, and family.

ITLA Registration Certificates offer the option to include an O.C.V. number, birth weight, and even a photograph of the animal.

ITLA has affiliates active all across the globe. They host sales, shows, and countless other events.

In order to enhance the education of people on the importance of the Texas Longhorn, ITLA offers Judges Clinics, seminars at the National Convention, and monthly articles in the Longhorn Drover magazine.

The ITLA operates with a functional board of 12 members plus the President, Vice President.

Secretary and Treasure. Each year, all ITLA members vote in the annual elections to select members to fill these positions by sending a ballot in the mail, During the annual elections, all members also vote on major issues concerning the association, ensuring everyone has a voice and is heard.

Join the ITLA fun !

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calendar of events Red McCombs Fiesta Sale May 1st - 2nd, 2020

Texoma Spring Classic Sale

Contact -

Overbrook, OK

Johnson City, TX

Alan & Teresa Sparger

dodgeram52@yahoo.com

May 22nd - 23rd

Contact Dale Hunt

June 12th-14th, 2020 Myers Park & Event Center 7117 CR 166 McKinney, Texas Danielle Mershon 254-630-0053 Judges - Lana Hightower (Sat.) Futurity Rebecca Scott (Sun.) Matt Menchaca ( Youth )

Millennium Luncheon

ITTLA Heifer

Hosted by the ITLA Office

Texamo Spring Classic Sale

May 8th, 2020

1600 Texas Dr.

Glen Rose, TX 76043 12:00-2:00 pm

( come & go as needed )

* Take an ITLA office tour

Millenium Futurity May 7th-9th, 2020 Somervell County Expo Glen Rose, TX 76043 Chair - Christy Randolph 713-703-8458 millenniumfuturity.com

ITLA 2020 Juding Clinic Webinar

Part 1 - May 12th, 2020 Part 2 - May 19th, 2020 7 pm - 10 pm CST

Forms are now available at

www.itla.com under “events”

May 22nd, 2020

CTTLA Spring Fling

In conjuction with the Overbrook, OK

The Biggest Little Longhorn Futurity June 5-7, 2020 Reno, NV

* Reno Rodeo Grounds

melissa.boerst@gmail.com

Cherry Blossom Sale June 12th-13th, 2020

102200 James Monroe Highway Culpepper, VA. 22701

Contact Chase Vasut or Ray Bear Davidson

ORVTLA Buckeye Classic

July 17-18, 2020 Wooster, OH Contact - Amber Dunmire for more information.

Longhorn Posse Showdown MTLA Show (Update - Canceled ) July 2020 June 6th, 2020 5050 S FM 5 Aledo, TX 76008 ( Annetta ) Show Chair Pam Kinsel pamcakes21@yahoo.com Halter & Youth Shows

More details coming soon...

Montgomery County Fair

August 2020 More details coming soon...

calendar of events Great Northern Classic

Cheesehead Futurity August 1st, 2020 Location - 5D Ranch Gresham, Wisconsin For more info please contact Dan Huntington at 715-853-7608 or Ali Mast 715-495-4369

CTTLA Fall Shoot Out

Top of The West Idaho Show

September 2020 More details coming soon...

The Great Frederick Fair

September 2020 More details coming soon...

September 2020

Ray Bear Davidson 540-687-0050 Chase Vasut

512-917-8654

More details coming soon...

2020 Oregon State Fair

September 2020 Contact - Cindie Boyle 541-232-2558 More details coming soon...

Celebrating 30 Years !

October 7th-10th, 2020 Sommervell County Expo 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd Glen Rose, Texas 76043 * Championship Halter Show * Championship Youth Show

September 12th, 2020 York Fair 3101 FM 51 - Decatur, TX September 2020 Halter Judge - John Oliver York, PA Youth - TBA More details coming soon...

Show Chair -Danielle Mershon

East Coast Classic

2020 ITLA Championship Show & Convention

* Championship Non-Halter Show * Championship ITLA Futurity * Miss ITLA Youth Contest

MO KAN (BOTT) Fall Longhorn Sale September 2020 Passaic, MO More details soon...

Huson-Valentine Fort Worth Stockyards Sale

September 18th-19th, 2020 Fort Worth, Texas

* End of Year Awards Banquet * ITLA Convention * Annual Membership Meeting * Miss ITLA Youth Queen Contest * Scholarship Presentation For more information contact the ITLA office at staff@itla.com Judges - TBA

Affiliates Great Lakes Texas LonghornAssociation Alberta Texas LonghornAssociation Cody Bailey, President Phone: (780) 361 - 8871 Email: albertatexaslonghorn@gmail.com

Best of Trails Texas LonghornAssociation John Dvorak, President Phone: (620) 382 - 2067 Email: jpdcrd33@netks.net

Johnny Hicks, President Phone: 269-721-3473 Email: hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com

IndianTerritoryTexas LonghornAssociation Robert Van Liew, President Phone: 405-420-1720 Email: vanliewranch@gmail.com

TheLonghornPosse Judi Walker, President Phone: 254-796-2135 Email: jfwtx@att.net

Northeast Texas LonghornAssociation Jodi King, President Phone: 717-475-5819 Email: latimorevalleyfarms@earthlink.net Website: www.netlalonghorns.com

OhioRiverValleyTexas LonghornAssociation Amber Dunmire, President Phone: 330-231-0345 Email: bonnieglenfarm@gmail.com

Canadian Texas Texas Longhorn LonghornAssociation Midwest Texas AssociationofOntario Deb Lesyk, President Phone: 306-867-3039 Flemmington, President LonghornAssociation Don Phone: 403-575-0114 Phone: 519-323-7982 Email: office@ctlalonghorns.com Website: www.ctlalonghorns.com

Tim Mills, President Phone: 419-606-6184 Email: mountainview_longhorns@yahoo.com

Email: don@trelanefarms.com

ChisholmTrailTexas TopoftheWestTexas LonghornAssociation MountainStatesTexas LonghornAssociation Danielle Mershon, President Seaman, President LonghornAssociation Shadow Phone: 254-630-0053 Phone: 208-420-2484 Email: danielle@whistlingtxlonghorn.com

Marlene Reynolds, President Phone: 719-510-2151 Email: cowgirlmama83@gmail.com Website: www.MSTLA.org

Email: victoryranch@earthlink.net

Texas Longhorn Trivia March 2020 Winner...

Kassidy Schwarz Weatherford, Texas

March Answer “Miss John Wayne”

* The first ITLA member to properly name this Texas Longhorn will win a FREE ITLA T-Shirt. * Email your answer to staff@itla.com * Only one guess per member

ITLA Texas Longhorn Judging Clinic Webinar

May 12th & 19th $100 - With Judges Manual $50 - With Out Judges Manual - Repeat Attendee Free - Approved ITLA Judges Review

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PEELER FAMILY Peeler cattle were the first cattle purchased by many early Longhorn breeders. In the fifties and sixties many people started raising Longhorns because of the colorful old Graves Peeler, a retired Texas Ranger, of Atascosa County, Texas.

Peeler’s efforts to establish his Longhorn program were started about the same time as WR, in the late twenties and early thirties. The other five herds started from ten to several dozen years earlier. Some of these old family herds just don’t have any recorded beginning. The Peeler, WR and Butler all have a dated beginning. The WR herd was the latest of origin.

The Peeler cattle are truly professional range cattle. He wanted his cows to come in every year with a fat, live calf and no excuses. They lived in semi-desert, lots of mesquite, diamond back rattlers and timber wolves. Graves wanted lots of fight in his cattle. I’ve been to sales in the late sixties that Graves attended. When a fighty cow came in the ring, most breeders were not that enthusiastic. They sure weren’t going to pay any extra premiums. Not so with Mr. Peeler. One time a WR cow come in the ring, ran over to Elmer Parker, who was horseback, and promptly tried to hook his horse down. Elmer wheeled and got away. Mr. Peeler let out an Indian war hoop, stood up leaning on his cane and placed the final bid. No one bid against him after that. This was his kind of cow . . . with fight!

The old herd that he established were fairly big cattle. Generally speaking they were larger boned than most Longhorns. They were excellent milkers and raised big fat calves. Most of the Peeler stock were sold at the San Antonio Stock Yards, so pounds of meat were his goal. He was successful in raising that. Some Peeler cows give so much milk their udders become damaged and their productive life is reduced.

Like the Yates cattle, only a few Peeler cows had the long horns. Many had a slight Brahman look and a V shape horn, rather than the straight out, lateral shape so popular today. Peeler probably was more careless in allowing non-Longhorn blood to creep into his herd than any of the other six. Who cared anyway in 1929? No one offered any premium for purebred Longhorns thirty years before the first Longhorns were registered.

The King Ranch was the main stronghold of Peeler blood. Some have a slight roman nose and the prominent color is red. Very few people use Peeler bulls today but the heavy milking cows are appreciated very much.

The Peeler cattle have size, lots of milk and they are protective mother cows deluxe. Today the Peeler family herd is under the management of Justin Peeler. * This information is available from the ITLA webiste at www.itla.com

* Photos courtesy of the Peeler website www.peelerlonghorns.com

Celebrating 30 Years !

1990 - 2020 30th Annual ITLA Championship Show & Convention October 7th - 10th, 2020 Somervell County Expo Center 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

Glen Rose, Texas 76043

30 years of quality member services

ITLA Established 1990 * Convention * Halter Show * Youth Show * Non-Halter Show * ITLA Championship Futurity * Annual Special Awards * 30 Year Celebration * Catered Meals * Awards Banquet * Membership Meeting * Email The ITLA For More Info At staff@itla.com

ITLA Youth Spotlight Lainey Schwarz Weatherford, Texas Age: 14 This months youth spotlight is Lainey Schwarz. Lainey is from Weatherford, Texas and the daughter of Clint & Tabitha Schwarz. She started showing Texas Longhorns a little over a year ago, and has come so far in this new journey. You can see the pure joy on her face that she gets from exhibitong her cattle and helping others while at the stock shows.

Lainey is an amazing young lady that has displayed incredible work ethics, strong character, and love for her fellow showman. She is up early and one of the first few in the show barn in the mornings with her sister, and doesn’t leave until her animals are cared for at bed time. Thank you Lainey for being such blessing and great role model for the younger youth members as well as an inspiration to the older crowd. Keep doing what you’re doing, you make us all very proud .

Cori Garcia

ITLA Youth Director

ITLA to host Millennium Futurity Luncheon May 8th, 2020 ~ 12:00 - 2:00 pm * Food * Fellowship * ITLA Headquarters Tour * Location: ITLA Office 1600 Texas Drive Glen Rose, Texas 76043

ITLA History

As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary in 2020 Here’s a look back at our 20th Anniversary Edition ...

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2020 March Madness Show Results

2020 March Madness Open Halter Show - Judge: Larry Smith, II FEMALES Class 4

1st

EJS Rana

Owned by: Justin & Ronda Sabio

Class 5

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Rafter M Tuxedo’s Jubilee DaRae’s Penny Pearl Hydro-Electra DSM MB Hannah’s Rock Ace’s Lady Luck DSM AK Black Magic Woman

Owned by: Rick & Cori Garcia-Rafter M Ranch Owned by: Philip Bonds Owned by: Whistling Longhorn Ranch Owned by: MB Longhorns Owned by: Whistling Longhorn Ranch Owned by: Whistling Longhorn Ranch

Class 6

1st 2nd 3rd

Gasparilla’s Angel TB Bullet’s Grace Cross W Stormy Star

Owned by: Curtis & Tonya Abel Owned by: TB Longhorns Owned by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite

Class 7

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Scratch

Maddy’s Sweet Elsie Jo DJP Silver Dove WR Waiting On Layne Sweet Dixie Chex WR Sweet Revenge

Owned by: Philip Bonds Owned by: Whistling Longhorn Ranch Owned by: JayCee Parsons Owned by: Michael & Valerie Cannaday Owned by: Kassidy Schwarz

Class 8

1st 2nd 3rd

Anna Belle May DSM Sanddollar Dear Victoria CC Vandal’s Lockette

Owned by: Whistling Longhorn Ranch Owned by: John Chase Owned by: Catherine Ritter

Champion Junior Heifer: Reserve Champion Junior Heifer:

Gasparilla’s Angel EJS Rana

Owned by: Curtis & Tonya Abel Owned by: Justin & Ronda Sabio

Class 9

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

D&R Lil Miss Whiskey Rafter M Autumn Aggie Starbars Nike Duchess CC Cinder Ella RBG SaLeeRay

Owned by: Lainey Schwarz Owned by: DL & Mary McCoy-Rafter M Ranch Owned by: Dylan & Alex Matthews Owned by: Catherine Ritter Owned by: Ariel Smajstrla

Class 10

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Rafter M La Vida Dulce Sanddollar Annie Oakley Rafter M Strawberry Wine SLR Karmelita JP Erin Go Bragh MML Playboy’s Delilah AK Dragon Ice

Owned by: Kassidy Schwarz Owned by: Kassidy Schwarz Owned by: Clara Conlon Owned by: Krazy Kolors Ranch Owned by: Lazy JP Ranch Owned by: Christopher Bennett Owned by: Whistling Longhorn Ranch

Class 11

1st 2nd 3rd

MB Ersa LW Amarillo I’ll Be There Tutti Frutti DSM

Owned by: MB Longhorns Owned by: Allie Smajstrla Owned by: Whistling Longhorn Ranch

Champion Senior Heifer: Reserve Champion Senior Heifer:

D&R Lil Miss Whiskey Rafter M Autumn Aggie

Owned by: Lainey Schwarz Owned by: Rafter M Ranch

Class 12

1st 2nd

Chaparral Skyeline JR’s Hazel’s Sugar

Owned by: Justin & Ronda Sabio Owned by: Mary Margaret Morin

Class 13

1st 2nd

Chaparral Platinum Spotted Memory HCL

Owned by: TB Longhorns Owned by: Whistling Longhorn Ranch

Class 14

Scratch

Hi 5’s Bailey

Owned by: Philip Bonds

Champion Junior Cow: Reserve Champion Junior Cow: Class 15

Scratch Scratch

Chapparal Skyeline Chaparral Platinum

The Shadow Maker Runbeling Dragon

Owned by: Justin & Rionda Sabio Owned by: TB Longhorns

Owned by: Philip Bonds Owned by: Philip Bonds

Class 16/17 No entries Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Cow: N/A Grand Champion All Age Female: Reserve Grand Champion All Age Female:

Chaparral Skyeline Gasparilla’s Angel BULLS

Class 21 No entries Champion & Reserve Junior Bull: N/A

Owned by: Justin & Ronda Sabio Owned by: Curtis & Tonya Abel

Class 22

1st

Rafter M Augustus McCrae

Owned by: DL & Mary McCoy-Rafter M Ranch

Class 23

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Cross W Raining Coal TB Maximus Rafter M Hunk of Coal LMR Casanova Cowboy Max

Owned by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Owned by: TB Longhorns Owned by: DL & Mary McCoy-Rafter M Ranch Owned by: Avery Smajstrla

Class 24

1st 2nd Scratch

CC Jack of Diamonds WR Blazin Fire Johnny Rebel (JJ)

Owned by: Catherine Ritter Owned by” Jaycee Parsons Owned by: Johnny Rebel Partnership

Class 25

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Rafter M Patriot Storm KKR Ain’t No Bull MMM Cross of Christ Miles of Texas SCR

Owned by: Rick & Cori Garcia-Rafter M Ranch Owned by: Krazy Kolors Ranch Owned by: Mary Margaret Morin Owned by: Singing Coyote Ranch

Class 26

1st 2nd

BZB Buster Champion

Owned by: Twisted W Longhorns Owned by: J. Forrest & Judi Walker

Champion Inermediate Bull: Rafter M Patriot Storm Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: Cross W Raining Coal Class 27 1st Class 28/29 No entries

EJS Ceasarion

Owned by: Justin & Ronda Sabio

Champion Senior Bull EJS Ceasarion Reserve Champion Senior Bull: N/A Grand Champion All Age Bull: Reserve Grand Champion All Age Bull:

Owned by: Rafter M Ranch Owned by: Hunter Hollingsworth

Owned by: Justin & Ronda Sabio

EJS Ceasarion Rafter M Patriot Storm

Owned by: Justin & Ronda Sabio Owned by: Rafter M Ranch

STEERS Class 31

1st 2nd

Bond’s Mighty Mo 9 Rafter M Dapper Dan

Owned by: Philip Bonds Owned by: Rick & Cori Garcia-Rafter M Ranch

Class 32

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th

MMM Part The Sea KKR Cowboy Prince Discovery Optimus CP Rafter M Westward Storm HHH Red Dirt Road CC Cupid’s Arrow Redstar Hockey Pokey TB Lucky Shot CC Raider PR Wild Wild West KKR Kobweb

Owned by: Mary Margaret Morin Owned by: Krazy Kolors Ranch Owned by: Lainey Shcwarz Owned by: Leslie Osmera Owned by: Kathleen & Jeff Hoffman Owned by: Dean & Carolyn Smith Owned by: TLBGCA Owned by: TB Longhorns Owned by: Cathy Ritter Owned by: Paula Rozell Owned by: Krazy Kolors Ranch

Class 33 No entries Class 34

1st 2nd 3rd Scratch

Rafter M Pure Country Cactus Jack Honey’s T-X Whiskey Rafter M Hatfield

Owned by: Kassidy Schwarz Owned by: Adriana Fabela Owned by: JayCee Parsons Owned by: Rafter m Ranch

Class 35

1st 2nd

SSS Ellie’s Lucky Break Rafter m Tuff Stuff

Owned by: Mary Margaret Morin Owned by: JayCee Parsons

Class 36

1st

SGT Major Kettle

Owned by: JR Richardson Ranch

Class 37 No entries Class 38

1st 2nd

JR Pride of ECR Castle G Real McCoy

Owned by: Philip Bonds Owned by: Cody Garcia-Rafter M Ranch

Class 39

1st

King Bling

Owned by: Kathleen & Jeff Hoffman

Champion Senior Steer: Reserve Champion Senior Steer:

King Bling Owned by: Kathleen & Jeff Hoffman JR Pride of ECR Castle G Owned by: Philip Bonds

Grand Champion All Age Steer: Reserve Grand Champion All Age Steer:

King Bling Owned by: Kathleen & Jeff Hoffman JR Pride of ECR Castle G Owned by: Philip Bonds PRODUCE OF DAM No entries GET OF SIRE

1st 2nd

PK’s Johnny Angel Entered by: Rafter M Ranch Diamond K American Patriot Entered by: Rafter M Ranch MINI FEMALES

Class 1 Not eligible for this show Class 2

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

2M Lil Ruckus LL Bonnie Parker LL Big Nose Kate LL Marie Laveau SR Miss May Flowers Bogle Farms Miss Flora DBS TX Gotta Tattoo

Owned by: David & Mary Mann Owned by: Sunset Ranch Cattle Co. Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: Sunset Ranch Cattle Co. Owned by: Danalee Abel Owned by: Lower 48 Ranch

Class 3

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Scrtach

LRML Minnie Mouse SS Mini Classic Lady 2M Apple Fritter LRML Callie’s Clay Pot 2M Marty LRML Honeysuckle Rose LL Second Love SS Mini Diamond Girl

Owned by: Lazy R Ranch Owned by: Sunset Ranch Cattle Co. Owned by: David & Mary Mann Owned by: Lazy R Ranch Owned by: Sunset Ranch Cattle Co. Owned by: Lazy R Ranch Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: Sunset Cattle Co.

Class 4

1st Scratch

YA Freedom OL Miss Mini Twiss

Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns

Class 5

1st 2nd

CNH Queen Ann Finale 2M Ringer

Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: David & Mary Mann

Grand Champion Mini Female: CNH Queen Ann Finale Reserve Grand Champion Mini Female: 2M Ringer

Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: David & Mary Mann

MINI BULLS Class 6

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

LL Unexpected Love LL Clyde Barrow 2M Smokin Gun 2M Quick Draw LRML Jesse’s Gunsmoke

Grand Champion Mini Bull: Reserve Grand Champion Mini Bull:

LL Unexpected Love LL Clyde Barrow

Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: David & Mary Mann Owned by: David & Mary Mann Owned by: Lazy R Ranch Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns

MINI STEERS Class 7

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

SS Concho Star YA Duke Ellington RBG Diesel SR Jimmy John 2M Shooter IM Bullet’s Ruger LRML Fireball Bogle Farms Checkmate LL Mr. Olver Twiss L48 Aggie Chex

Grand Champion Mini Steer: Reserve Grand Champion Mini Steer:

SS Concho Star YA Duke Ellington

Owned by: Lower 48 Ranch Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: Allie Smajstrla Owned by: Sunset Ranch Cattle Co. Owned by: David & Mary Mann Owned by: Lower 48 Ranch Owned by: Lazy R Ranch Owned by: Danalee Abel Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns Owned by: Lower 48 Ranch Owned by: Lower 48 Ranch Owned by: Lovejoy Longhorns

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2020 March Madness Youth Show Results - Judge: Lana Hightower FEMALES Class 4

1st

EJS Rana

Shown by: Evelyn Sabio

Class 5

1st 2nd

Rafter M Tuxedo’s Jubilee Twisted W’s Lady Liberty

Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Jaylin Krimmel

Class 6

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Gasparilla’s Angel Cross W Stormy Star AJ Uno EJS Shaberra TB McKinley Diamond Q Wildflower DJYR Cookies N’ Cream

Shown by: Cody Abel Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shown by: Alyssa Harvey Shown by: Evelyn Sabio Shown by: Megan Bush Shown by: Annika Lindt Shown by: Matthew Shipman

Class 7

1st 2nd 3rd Scratch

Blossom Love Rural Vision Sweet Dixie Chex WR Sweet Revenge

Shown by: Bailey Mann Shown by: Justin Sabio, Jr. Shown by: Taylor Conlon Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

Class 8

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Honeys Pride of My Heart Sanddollar Dear Victoria Sandstone CP CC Vandal’s Lockett 3W Reese’s Pieces

Shown by: Kylan Gooding Shown by: Kassidt Schwarz Shown by: Andrew Lindt Shown by: Kyndall Keaton Shown by: Colton Wood

Champion Junior Heifer: Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Class 9

1st 2nd 3rd

Gasparilla’s Angel Honeys Pride of My Heart

Rafter M Autmun Aggie JKG Royal Rose OL My Sweetie Pie

Shown by: Cody Abel Shown by: Kylan Gooding

Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shown by: Evelyn Sabio

4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th

Starbars Shining Shena D&R Lil Miss Whiskey BRR Where’s Allison RBG SaLeeRay CCR Ramblin Rose CC Cinder Ella Daddy’s Change of Heart Dauntless Smokey Eye

Shown by: Alyssa Harvey Shown by: Lainey Schwarz Shown by: Allison Lowrie Shown by: Ariel Smajstrla Shown by: Carlos Boehm Shown by: Kyndall Keaton Shown by: Jaylin Krimmel Shown by: Hailey Mann

Class 10

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

JP Erin Go Bragh Sanddollar Annie Oakley Rafter M Strawberry Wine SLR A Lot of Class Diamond K MooLaLa MML Playboy’s Delilah Rafter M La Vida Dulce

Shown by: Kayden Lutz Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Clara Conlon Shown by: Kylan Gooding Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shown by: Christopher Bennett Shown by: Lainey Schwarz

Class 11

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

TLS Bwanna’s Love Stella Mojita LW Amarillo I’ll Be There Bar D Priya

Shown by: Jaylin Krimmel Shown by: Carlos Boehm Shown by: Allie Smajstrla Shown by: Carter Harvey

Class 12

1st 2nd

Chaparral Skyeline Diamond Q Andrew’s Molly

Shown by: Justin Sabio, Jr. Shown by: Andrew Lindt

Champion Senior Heifer: Reserve Champion Senior Heifer:

Chaparral Skyeline Rafter M Autmun Aggie

Shown by: Justin Sabio, Jr. Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

Grand Champion All Age Female: Reserve Grand Champion All Age Female:

Chaparral Skyeline Gasparilla’s Angel

Shown by: Justin Sabio, Jr. Shown by: Cody Abel

BULLS Class 17

1st

Rafter M Augustus McCrae

Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

Class 18

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Rafter M Hunk of Coal Cross W Raining Coal TB Maximus LMR Casanova Cowboy Max

Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shown by: Megan Bush Shown by: Avery Smajstrla

Champion Junior Bull: Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Class 19

1st 2nd 3rd

Rafter M Hunk of Coal Cross W Raining Coal

ZO Big Red BXB Barbwire’s Mr. Pepper CC Jack of Diamonds

Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth

Shown by: Evelyn Sabio Shown by: Kylan Gooding Shown by: Kyndall Keaton

Class 20

1st 2nd

Rafter M Patriot Storm EJS Bob The Minion

Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Justin Sabio, Jr.

Class 21

1st 2nd

BZB Buster Mthr Clucker Hvy Trucker

Shown by: Hailey Mann Shown by: Allison Lowrie

Champion Intermediate Bull: Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull:

BZB Buster Rafter M Patriot Storm

Shown by:Hailey Mann Shiwn by: Kassidy Schwarz

Grand Champion All Age Bull: Reserve Grand Champion All Age Bull:

BZB Buster Rafter M Patriot Storm

Shown by: Hailey Mann Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

STEERS Class 23

1st 2nd

Cross W Houdini Rafter M Dapper Dan

Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth Wilhite Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

Class 24

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th

Duke 67 Fred’s Cinnamon Roll LAR Gravity Strom Rafter M Westward Storm Discovery Optimus CP BSR General Anzac TLS Rough Rider TB Lucky Shot CC Cupid’s Arrow Cross W Flashy Freddy CC Raider Diamond Q Drover Rafter M Sul Ross

Shown by: Clara Conlon Shown by: Parker Huston Shown by: Cody Abel Shown by: Adriana Fabela Shown by: Lainey Schwarz Shown by: Allison Lowrie Shown by: Jaylin Krimmel Shown by: Megan Bush Shown by: Kyndall Keaton Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shown by: Kyndall Keaton Shown by: Colton Wood Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite

Class 25

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Justice of the Peace CTA Five O’clock Special JR Maverick 1018 Dusty CP

Shown by: Jaylin Krimmel Shown by: Cody Abel Shown by: Kylan Gooding Shown by: Annika Lindt

Class 26

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Scratch

Black Pearl LP Rafter M Pure Country Peace Lover AJ Grongo Star JR Sprinkle Butt 518 BRR Hot Wings Cactus Jack Flying H Rodeo Bronc Rafter M Hatfield

Shown by: Danalee Abel Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Allison Lowrie Shown by: Alyssa Harvey Shown by: Carter Harvey Shown by: Andrew Houck Shown by: Adriana Fabela Shown by: Ariel Smajstrla Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

Champion Junior Steer: Reserve Champion Junior Steer:

Black Pearl LP Rafter M Pure Country

Shown by: Danalee Abel Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

Class 27

1st 2nd

50% Chance of Rain Veteran’s Bronze Star

Shown by: Rylie Thompson Shown by: Colton Wood

Class 28

1st 2nd

Remington Red 6 BZB Bruiser

Shown by: Megan Bush Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

Class 29

1st 2nd

Shotgun Sam Hi 5’s Fireball

Shown by: Alyssa Harvey Shown by: Allison Lowrie

Champion Senior Steer: Reserve Champion Senior Steer:

Remington Red 6 BZB Bruiser

Shown by: Megan Bush Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz

Grand Champion All Age Steer: Reserve Grand Champion All Age Steer:

Remington Red 6 BZB Bruiser

Shown by: Megan Bush Shown by: Kassidy Shcwarz

MINI FEMALES Class 2

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Scratch

LL Big Nose Kate LL Bonnie Parker LL Marie Laveau 2M Lil Ruckus SR Miss May Flowers Bogle Farms Miss Flora BL Ash Wednesday DBS TX Gotta Tattoo

Class 3

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Scratch

LL Second Love Shown by: Joseph Gerlach LRML Minnie Mouse Shown by: Kyndall Keaton SS MiniClassicMiniClassicLady Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz FHR Awesome Nona Shown by: Annika Lindt 2M Marty Shown by: Lainey Schwarz 2M Apple Fritter Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite SS Mini Diamond Girl Shown by: Sunset Ranch Cattle Co.

Class 4

1st Scratch

YA Freedom OL Miss Mini Twiss

Shown by: Joseph Gerlach Shown by: Allison Lowrie

Class 5

1st 2nd

CNH Queen Ann Finale 2M Ringer

Shown by: Allison Lowrie Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite

Grand Champion Mini Female: Reserve Grand Champion Mini Female:

Shown by: Jacob Lowrie Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Allison Lowrie Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shown by: Lainey Schwarz Shown by: Danalee Abel Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shown by: Macie Long

YA Freedom Shown by: Joseph Gerlach CNH Queen Ann Finale Shown by: Allison Lowrie

MINI BULLS Class 6

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

LL Unexpected Love LL Clyde Barrow 2M Quick Draw 2M Smokin Gun

Shown by: Joseph Gerlach Shown by: Allison Lowrie Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shiwn by: Kyndall Keaton

Grand Champion Mini Bull: LL Unexpected Love Reserve Grand Champion Mini Bull: LL Clyde Barrow

Shown by: Joseph Gerlach Shown by: Allison Lowrie

MINI STEERS Class 7

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Scratch Scratch

YA Duke Ellington RBG Diesel SR Jimmy John 2M Shooter LL Mr. Oliver Twist Bogle Farms Checkmate LRML Fireball IM Bullet’s Ruger L47 Aggie Chex

Shown by: Joseph Gerlach Shown by: Allie Smajstrla Shown by: Kassidy Schwarz Shown by: Hunter Hollingsworth-Wilhite Shown by: Allison Lowrie Shown by: Danalee Abel Shown by: Kyndall Keaton Shown by: Macie Long Shown by: Garrett Long

Grand Champion Mini Steer: YA Duke Ellington Reserve Grand Champion Mini Steer RBG Diesel

Shown by: Joseph Gerlach Shown by: Allie Smajstrla

MARCH MADNESS CHAMPION SHOWMAN JUNIOR 1st - Danalee Abel 2nd - Cody Abel 3rd - Kayden Lutz INTERMEDIATE 1st - Jaylin Krimmel 2nd - Ariel Smajstrla 3rd - Andrew Lindt TEEN 1st - Annika Lindt 2nd - Megan Bush 3rd - Kylan Gooding SENIOR 1st - Kassidy Schwarz 2nd - Joseph Gerlach 3rd - Bailey Mann

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Room Rates - Use “ITLA Expo Rate” code for these rates ( must book by September 7th, 2020 for ITLA rates ) * Standard King - $84.99 * Standard Queen - 2 Beds $94.99 * Mini King Suite With Sleeper Sofa $99.99 * Mini Queen Suite - 2 Beds With Sleeper Sofa $104.99 * 2 Bedroom Suites $124.99 Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites - Best Western 1311 NE Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, Texas 76043 254-897-4818

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Discount Rate Code: “ITLA Longhorns” King Bed - $95 2 Queen Beds - $95 * Call to reserve your room before September 7th, 2020 to receive the ITLA discount rate * Pet friendly ( Pet deposit required )

April 2020 Candid Photos - Submitted By: March Madness Show Exhibitors

April 2020 Candid Photos - Submitted By: March Madness Show Exhibitors

ITLA History Did You Know ? * The First meeting was held to discuss starting a new Longhorn Association was held in October of 1989 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. * An Organizational Meeting was held in Dallas/ Fort Worth January 12th, 1990. * On March 9th, 1990 There was an organizational workshop held in Austin, Texas where ITLA was actually formed. The Steering committee consisted of Jerry Williams. Bill Anthony, Happy Shahan, Stan Searle, and Pay Holt. Committees Were formed with Pat Holt in charge of By-Laws; Jerry Williams, membership; Stan Searle, promotion and advertising; Bill Anthony, registrations and transfers; and Carroll Shores, show systems. * The first headquarters was set up in Jerry Williams’ office in Austin, Texas. Jerry Williams was the first President, Executive Director, Registrar and whatever else came with the job. He did this with no cost to the Association. * The first cow register was Measles Supreme, breeder and owner Frank Doherty. * The first bull registered was Pring, breeder Dickinson Cattle Company, owner Paul Babington. * The first Convention and Show was held in Austin, TX October 25th, 1990. Bill Anthony was the first elected President; Jerry Williams, Vice President; Stan Searle, Treasurer. At the time of the convention, ITLA has 413 members, 99 of them were lifetime. By the end of the year, the membership had reached 500. Bill Anthony was President the year of 1991. * NETLA was the first Affiliate- Jim Hutchinson was President. Cascade TLA was the 2nd and by April of 1991, ITLA had seven Affiliates. * The first ITLA sale was held in Houston, Texas April 4th, 1992. * The first A.I. certified bull was Zhivago owned by Dickinson Cattle Company. * The first judging clinic was held at Wildwood Ranch in Lindale, TX in 1997.

International Texas Longhorn Association

* Member Driven * Judging Clinics * Quality Servives - Registrations - Transfers - Dual Registrations * International Show Circuit - Youth - Halter - Non-Halter - Futurities * Certified Texas Longhorn Judges * Color Photo Option On Registration Certificates * Only Association To Own It’s Headquarters * Longhorn Drover Online Magazine

The Longhorn Legacy .......

Why is America’s oldest cattle breed attracting so much interest? The answer is revealed, in part, in the fascinating history of these genetically unique cattle.

The cattle of the world, regardless of their diverse body types and color patterns, originated from either Bos Indicus (the humped cattle of Asia) or the Bos Taurus (the wild cattle of Europe).Annals of history trace the movement of North African cattle accompanying the Moors to Spain and their evolution into many cattle types.On the voyages of Christopher Columbus, the Spanish first brought long-horned cattle to the Americas in 1494. Descendants of these ocean voyagers were the first cattle to populate the Americas.

Over the centuries, the survivors of those first cattle multiplied from isolated bands to literally millions! Thus evolved the Texas Longhorn, imported by Spanish explorers, refined by nature, and tested by time and the elements. Hard hooves and lethal horns equipped them for survival. Their spectacular color variations reflect pigmentation designs developed for ultraviolet protection.

SteerThe English, in colonizing North America, brought their native cattle in 1623. As they moved west, so did their cattle, pulling wagons and plows and providing milk. Meanwhile, Mexico, California, Texas and what was then the Louisiana Purchase were witnessing the evolution of the history-making Texas Longhorn breed of cattle.

Until the mid-1800’s, these big-horned, rugged range cattle multiplied without the help of man. Traits were genetically “fixed” through survival of the fittest, resulting in ecologically adapted bovine families with extremely good health, fertility, teeth, disease resistance, and soundness of body and limb.

In 1850, it was estimated nearly 500,000 Longhorns could be found in south western California. In 1865, official estimates placed the Longhorn population in Texas at between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000 head.

These wild, nature-developed cattle provided cash for their captors and multiplied rapidly.

In 1836, Ewing Young led an expedition from the Oregon Territory to California to buy Longhorns. In what may have been the first major American cattle drive, 830 head were trailed in 120 days nearly 900 miles in 1837 to Oregon.

Woodland ParkBy 1889, an estimated 10,000,000 head of Longhorns had been trailed north, west and east out of Texas. Converting wild cattle into cash was the ultimate struggle. Longhorns could walk amazing distances, living off the land, swimming rivers, surviving desert heat and winter snow. From this clash between men, animals and the environment grew the world-famous American cowboy.

In 1876, an estimated 1,000 head breeding herd was introduced into southern Alberta, Canada. By 1884, these cattle were estimated to have multiplied to 40,000 head including additional importation’s. In 1900, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated the U.S. cattle population at 60,000,000 most of which contained a percentage of Texas Longhorn blood.

In the late nineteenth century, cattle breeds from Europe and Asia became available increasing fat and tallow yields for the expanding tallow industry. The foundation stock of many of these introduced breeds were “bred-up” to purebreds in this country from a native Longhorn base. Because of the excellent growth and vitality resulting from the hybrid vigor (heterosis) of the Longhorn cross, this breeding process became so popular that pure Longhorn blood was nearly eliminated.

Another factor in the Longhorn’s near disappearance was the breed’s unique natural lean meat.

Candles had been the world’s chief source of light for over 3000 years. Tallow, the main ingredient in candles, is obtained by rendering animal fat. Soaps, lubricants, and cooking also required tallow.

“Hide-and-tallow” companies, as early beef processing plants were known, were a major industry in the early days of the industrial revolution. Prior to the advent of refrigeration, meat was essentially a by-product. The demand for tallow and hides was the driving force of the cattle business and genetics were selected for the heaviest tallow producing animals. The naturally lean Longhorn, with 80 percent less renderable tallow than the English breeds, came to be less in demand.

By 1930, most open range was fenced and southwestern cattle barons zeroed in on new breeds of “fat” cattle. The historic Texas Longhorn was the time tested choice of only a few serious cowmen. * The “Seven Families” Before 1930, a pattern of seven differentiated “families” or bloodlines emerged. The seven families are Butler, Wichita Refuge, Peeler, Wright, Phillips, Yates, and Marks. Today, producers of Texas Longhorns either raise their favorite family bloodlines in a pure state or mix combinations of several of the seven pure bloodlines. Texas Longhorns, groomed by nature for hundreds of years, carry the genetic characteristics of fertility, calving ease, mothering ability, disease resistance, browse utilization, a wide range of climatic adaptability, and the inherited ability to take care of themselves.

They are statistically different from other beef breeds and superior in numerous profitable traits.

International Texas Longhorn Association The ITLA held it’s first organizational meeting October 1989.

The purpose of ITLA is the development, registration, and promotion of the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle. It is membership oriented, with members in every state and foreign countries. It was founded on a generous palette of membership services and an enormous appreciation for the great Texas Longhorn cattle breed. * Longevity Longhorns are famous for their long life span. Many live past 20 years of age, with an occasional one producing past 25 or 30. In commercial terms, this longer productive life means the rancher can retain fewer heifers to maintain herd size, allowing him to market more calves annually. Many professional ranchers are finding that Texas Longhorn influence can increase the productive life span by several years over conventional beef breeds.

* Investment and Recreational The Longhorn is a fun and profitable breed. Investors find them easy cattle to raise without the continuous supervision often required by other breeds. They are not only the choice for large ranch operations, but ideal for the weekend or backyard producer.

They take care of themselves when the owner is not around.

Longhorns are especially popular for ITLA youth and open shows.

Some owners train them to ride and also pull large loads. They often learn quickly to show and ride due to their gentle and intelligent dispositions. City dwellers spend hours photographing colorful Longhorns, which is a source of pleasure and pride for the owners also. * Synthetic Breeds SteerModern cattle production may have deviated too much from the proven economic traits of the Texas Longhorn. Numerous cattlemen feel that most cattle breeds are too big, too fat, shaped wrong for easy birthing and also lack disease resistance and longevity.To correct these trends, several exciting new synthetic breeds using Texas Longhorn blood are being developed. The “El Monterey,” “Salorn,” and “Geltex” are established and others are in various stages. * Scientific Studies The Texas Longhorn’s lack of fat, once a cause of near extinction, is now recognized as one of the breed’s strong qualities. Health conscious modern nutritionists consistently condemn the heavy fat content of generic beef and wholeheartedly support the use of less fat, lower cholesterol meats like the Texas Longhorn. * Cattle of the Future Research at Oregon State University found that Texas Longhorns were highly immune to the deadly tansy ragwort plant which plagues the northwestern cattle industry. Iowa State University found Texas Longhorns to be highly resistant to ordinary bovine bloat. The Longhorn’s virtual immunity to pinkeye, another expensive malady, is also well documented.

PastureIn a test of 11 breeds conducted by the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Texas Longhorn sired steers graded USDA Choice 62%, a ratio of 104.2% compared to the all breed test average. Longhorn sired steers in this test had a 61.7% dressing percentage with an 81.8% ratio in fat thickness comparison. The Texas Longhorn sired steers had an average fat thickness of 0.36” as compared with an average of 0.44” for the other ten breed groups.

In scientific carcass evaluations, which will determine the future direction of the red meat industry, the Texas Longhorn’s competitive strength over all other breeds is unique, due to their nature-produced anatomy and physiology. Denver’s National Western Stock Show established the first and largest carcass evaluation in the world. In 1987, a Texas Longhorn cross, six steer entry placed Second in the heavyweight steer division. CarcassThese steers averaged 0.41” back fat, after 105 days on feed. The steers weighed in at 1197 lbs. and had an average of 14 square inches of rib-eye, a cutability of 51.4% and Yield Grade 2. A prime-grade steer from this group was the highest indexing prime grade animal for two years in a row.

The following year, Texas Longhorn crosses scored one First, two Seconds, and a Third against world

class competition. On the West Coast, First Place in the Group Carcass category of the 3rd Annual California Steer Futurity, California Polytechnic Institute, was won by Texas Longhorn crosses. Of a total of 240 steers, entered by 23 ranches, the Longhorn cross’s 108.8 index was the best recorded. The winning steers started on feed at an average weight of 678 lbs. and after 110 days, they finished at 1052 lbs. with a 3.40 lb. average daily gain. The average carcass weighed 639.6 lbs. with a 62% dress on a quality grade average of Choice-minus, Yield Grade 2. The back fat averaged 0.33” and the rib-eye area average was 11.50 square inches. The Longhorns also led the conversion rate with less feed required per pound of gain. * The Future Christopher Columbus must be credited with some real foresight to have selected cattle which could produce over 500 years of offspring, pull thousands of wagons over the National Road, and the Oregon Trail, set the stage for the creation of the legendary American cowboy and still play a prominent role in producing cutting edge quality, lean nutritional food.

Indeed, the once unappreciated Texas Longhorn has earned the respect not only of those who love history, but of professional ranchers who are totally profit minded. The “old breed” is front and center — in a high-tech world.

Purposes & Goals of the ITLA...

The purpose of the International Texas Longhorn Association is the development, registration, and promotion of the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle. It is believed the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle can make an important contribution to the improvement of the cattle industry throughout the world. This purpose may be obtained by; - establishing breed standards - adopting means to assist, encourage, and educate those breeders engaged in the breeding and propagation of Texas Longhorn cattle, and to assist, encourage, and educate others of the benefits of Texas Longhorn cattle.

- obtaining and maintaining records of the breeding and origin of all Texas Longhorn cattle through the International Texas Longhorn Registry, and to collect, preserve, and publish data and documents relating to the same.

-to engage in such other and further lawful activities as shall be in the furtherance of the foregoing purposes or incidental thereto, and which activities shall be not for profit to the International Texas Longhorn Association.

~ Info courtesy of DCC and the ITLA website www.itla.com

EVONNE KEENE | PRINCIPAL EVONNE@SUNSETRANCHCATTLE.COM

REGISTERED TEXAS MINIATURE LONGHORNS

SUNSET RANCH CATTLE CO., LLC CELINA, TX 214-437-8075 MOBILE WWW.SUNSETRANCHCATTLE.COM

Interested In Becoming An Approved ITLA Texas Longhorn Judge ?

The ITLA prides itself on only using well trained judges that have great knowledge of the unique characteristics that a Texas Longhorn should possess. Each judge has gone through the ITLA judging clinic, then apprenticed under other approved training judges from the ITLA list, to complete the required training needed to become an approved Texas Longhorn judge.

If you have been thinking about becoming a Texas Longhorn judge, now is a great time to pursue it. Th e ITLA is holding the next judging clinic webinar in May. Part 1 will be held on May 12th at 7:00 pm CST and part 2 will be held on May 19th at 7:00 pm CST. Learn the lingo, anatomy, and what to look for in champion Texas Longhorn, you be the judge ...

Contact staff@itla.com with any questions about becoming an “Approved Judge�

Youth Don’t miss your chance to win one of these calves donated to the CTTLA Spring Fling Show in McKinney, Texas !

Calf Giveaway Rules * Be an ITLA Youth Member * Be present at the CTTLA Show * Be entered in the CTTLA Spring Fling Youth Show * These calves will be halter broke and entered in the youth show for the winners to exhibit.

New ITLA Youth Scholarship Program Qualifications to apply for the ITLA Youth Scholarship: • • • • • •

Be a graduating high-school senior or college freshman that is still a qualified ITLA youth member.

Must have attended at least one ITLA affiliate show.

Must have attended at least one ITLA Championship show.

Must be an ITLA youth member for at least 1 year by the 2020 Championship Show.

If chosen, you must attend the 2020 Championship show and the awards banquet for the presentation.

Application deadline is post marked by August 14th, 2020.

If you would like to donate towards the 2020 ITLA Youth Scholarship program please email staff@itla.com , applications and details can be found at www.itla.com under the “youth” tab.

Thank you for your support !

Letter From The President ...

ITLA Update Re: COVID-19 ITLA Members, I hope this finds everyone well and that we are all adjusting to the events that are changing our world.

In complying with the COVID-19 orders sweeping across Texas to close non-essential businesses, and for the protection of ITLA Staff, the ITLA will be closing its doors to all walk-in traffic until further notice. At this time, not allowing visitors to enter the ITLA Headquarters is the only change being implemented.

The ITLA has a plan in place to continue business as usual without any disruption to our primary services. Office Manager Cori will still be available by phone or e-mail and iRegister will continue to function for any and all needs including registrations, transfers, memberships, etc. without any time delays.

We will communicate any further changes mandated by authorities or in the best interest of the ITLA Staff. Hopefully we can all get back to normal soon and this too shall pass, but until then it is a great time to get caught up on Longhorn paperwork and to reach out to others in the ITLA family to check on those who may be in need of assistance.

Be safe and stay healthy,

Larry Smith II ITLA President

Date: March 23rd, 2020