The Drover: August 2025

The Drover August 2025

showmanship: in & out of the showring showmanship tips from itla youth

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2025 THE ITLA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW & CONVENTION OCTOBER 7TH-12TH,2025 IN GLEN ROSE, TEXAS HOME OF OUR HEADQUARTERS

THE THEITLA ITLA‌‌‌ CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP‌‌‌ SHOW SHOW& &CONVENTION CONVENTION‌‌

October 6-10

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TENNESSEE STATE FAIRGROUNDS LEBANON, TENNESSEE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

22 orvtla show results 22

in & out of the 18 showmanship: 18 showring

06 a letter from the president 08 in memoriam 09 cowboy poem 31 committees 32 schedule of events

10 itla cares limited edition tee 10 39 howdy from headquarters 41 letter from itla queen

evie westmoreland 43 letter from itla princess

kenzie metcalf-mcgee 45 letter from itla little miss

evelyn miner

47 showmanship tips from itla youth

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT P R E S I D E N T

214- 287-2303

B R A D

W E S T M O R E L A N D

brad@westmorelandlawfirm.com

www.gangof5longhorns.com

THE ITLA: IT’S WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT This past month I had the chance to be the Youth Judge for the ORVTLA Affiliate’s annual Show in Ohio. I’m from Texas, and if you didn’t know, our state’s motto is “Friendship;” so I know a thing or two about being friendly. But I’ll tell you: I’m not sure that I’ve been around a nicer group of people than all of those who attended the ORVTLA Show. Frankly, it was a little like stepping into another era, where drama was absent, youth were courteous, parents were equally courteous, and everyone just had fun enjoying Texas Longhorns amidst friendly competition. I’m sure not everyone agreed with my judging, but I didn’t hear a single complaint. It was truly a blessing to be there; and it made me realize: the ITLA is what we make of it. The members of that Affiliate chose to be nice.

They chose to get along. And their choices made for a wonderful environment and an experience I won’t forget.

Likewise, your International Board and our various committee members are working tirelessly to give you an International Championship Show experience in Glen Rose (just 2 months from now!) that is worthy of our 35th Anniversary. Oh, the tools are in place for this to be an EPIC Show and Convention! But whether it ends up being a success, or not, largely depends on you. We need you to participate by bringing cattle. We need you to volunteer to help. We need you to help us secure sponsors. And we need you to come to the Show with an attitude of friendly competition, and leave the drama to our competitors.

Have you wished that the ITLA offered you more? Well, through countless hours of hard work and planning, we are. So, now I personally ask that YOU help us make this Show & Convention a success. It will be as good as we make of it…together.

May God bless you, your Gang, and your cattle as you accept the challenge to help make this the best Championship Show & Convention in recent memory.

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ALL CATTLE WILL BE ON DIRT!!!

2025 2025 2025 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SHOW SHOW&&& CONVENTION!!

CONVENTION!!

CONVENTION!!

The Cattleman's Creed The sun climbs high, the dew is fresh Another day for the cattle's flesh.

Not just any cattle, these are show-bound, Bred for grace, with a champion's sound.

A gentle hand, a watchful eye, We groom and coax, as days go by.

No room for haste, no time for slip, A perfect form, a winning grip.

The lead rope tight, a steady hand, We walk the ring, across the land.

A measured pace, a poised display, For all to see, and judges may, Rate the best, the finest breed, Fulfilling every showman's creed.

The crowd may cheer, the ribbons fly, But in the heart, a quiet sigh.

For this is more than just a show, A bond we share, a love to grow.

The cattleman's creed, a way of life, Where hard work, pays off, not strife.

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In Memory of

Michael Shayne Pemberton

It is with great sadness that the ITLA announces the passing of our dedicated ITLA Member and friend Michael Shayne Pemberton of Kemp, Texas. Shayne very unexpectedly passed away on Saturday July 26 th . He is survived by his 6 children, and by his fiancé Dayana—whom he was to marry later this year. Shayne loved working with and talking about Texas Longhorns with an excitement that was contagious. He participated in many Affiliate and ITLA events, was generous in donating his fine woodwork swings to our live auction at the Championship Shows, and was a reliable and generous supporter of our youth. He will be sorely missed by the Texas Longhorn community. Please keep Shayne’s family, especially Dayana and his children, in your thoughts and prayers.

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Help us give to those who need it most after suffering through the devastating floods that wrecked havoc on our friends in Texas this year.

This will be a one-time limited run, so don’t wait!

ORDER YOURS TODAY!!!

A link was emailed to all members & it is also available at itla.com under the “Shop” tab!

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TH SPONSOR THE SPONSOR THE 35 35 ANNIVERSARY SHOW ANNIVERSARY SHOW OF OF THE THE WORLD’S WORLD’S TRULY INTERNATIONAL TRULY INTERNATIONAL TEXAS TEXAS LONGHORN LONGHORN ASSOCIATION! ASSOCIATION! TH

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FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:

staff@itla.com or Micha Hamersky at contact@texaslonghorns.at

-ITLA Executive Board and Directors-

BRAD WESTMORELAND PRESIDENT

JOEL DICKINSON

LARRY SMITH

www.gangof5longhorns.com 214 287-2303

VICE PRESIDENT

DIRECTOR AT LARGE #1

joel_d@texaslonghorn.com 240-446-9950

larrypsmith2@yahoo.com 254-396-9185

GARY LAKE SECRETARY DIRECTOR AT LARGE #2 gary@searleranch.com 719-314-8294

MICHA HAMERSKY REGION 1 contact@texaslonghorn.at

KEITH BERKELEY REGION 2 & Treasurer kblb@frontiernet.net 304-725-4202

MIKE TOMEY REGION 3

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tomeyfarms@yahoo.com 812-583-4622

tcasey357@gmail.com 719-650-5234

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victoryranchlonghorns@gmail.com ckroeker5536@gmail.com 208-428-2484 620-285-5536

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Showmanship: IN & OUT OF THE RING By: Sarah Frank

From livestock shows to rodeo nights, county fairs to large competitions; these events highlight the Texas Longhorn’s historical significance and appeal to those individuals that are interested in cattle breeding, ranching and Texas heritage. Showing a Texas Longhorn gives the owner a chance to showcase the unique characteristics of this breed: from their impressive horns to their unique patterns and coloration. Showing these cattle allows us, as the owners and as the showmen, to showcase this uniqueness and also keep alive the Old West and the romance of it all that lingers in the back of each of our minds.

These shows are not just an opportunity to show off your animals and have fun. These animals still play a large role in the beef industry and ranching traditions. The Texas Longhorn is of great economic and cultural importance. As one of, if not the biggest, symbol of Texas heritage these animals bring communities together when they are brought to any event. Events where the Texas Longhorns are on the roster bring in ranchers, breeders and just everyday folks who, even though they may not own any of their own, are just as enthusiastic about this breed as we are.

So, you have your eye on a Texas Longhorn and you think that this one is the one, but will the judges think so? There are breed standards that you can go by to determine what to look for in a potential animal that you want to show. Texas Longhorns are evaluated on desirable traits such as length, thickness, depth, strong legs and free movement. Each of these traits are looked at very closely and every part of the animal that you are showing is critiqued.

Let’s start with the horns. A key characteristic is the shape of the horns in general. It is desirable for the cows to have wide, outward twisted horns that measure upwards of seventy inches at maturity. For the bulls, the most desired have lateral horns with a slight upward sweep and base circumference of at least twelve inches.

While we are at the front of the animal, let’s look at the breed standards for the head itself. You want to see the appropriate masculinity or femininity for the sex of the animal. In layman’s terms, you want a bull to look like a bull and a cow to look like a cow. The face should have moderate width, a straight profile from poll to muzzle with pigmentation around the eyes. The muzzle should be wide, symmetrical and pigmented, ideally mealy mouthed.

Correctly aligned teeth are also a desired trait.

Legs and feet are another important characteristic that judges will assess. They will look for squarely set, sound feet, legs, hocks and joints with abundant bone and hard hooves.

A cow with a mild and tractable disposition is also favored.

Keep in mind, while the horns are the hallmark, judges also consider other traits when critiquing your Longhorn. Color, body size and the overall health of your animal is also crucial to your final score.

So, while this breed is known for its long horns and distinctive range of coat colors, the judges look much deeper into the qualities that make your animal a show winner. They also look at you, the showman, which brings us to our next topic: showmanship.

When choosing a Longhorn to show, it is best to start early. The younger the Longhorn is when you begin training the easier it is for both you and your animal. Focus on halter training and leading.

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The more you work with them and earn their trust, the calmer their disposition will be once they are in the show ring. Halter-break your Longhorn in an enclosed space. Calves that are shown “at foot” are much easier to train as adults than untouched ones. Your Longhorn should be used to being touched and approached by strangers before you take them into the show ring.

Practice with a show stick. You want your Longhorn to be comfortable with a show stick as it is a valuable tool for you to have in the ring with you. A show stick is used to help position your Longhorn and give the best presentation to the judges. When you press your show stick gently against the coronet band, your Longhorn should pick up their foot and move it backwards. By using the hook of the stick behind the heel, your Longhorn will move their foot forward. In the end, standing square is your presentation goal. Aligning the front feet beneath the shoulders and slightly staggering the back feet allows for a balanced look in side by side or profile positions.

Also, focus on your topline. Judges prioritize a strong, straight topline and you can enhance this by using proper show stick techniques. Know your animal and be aware of their temperament.

Adjust your training regimen as necessary to accommodate the mood of your animal. Practice showing and train your Longhorn to walk the walk that will show itself off, as the judges will also be assessing the movement and conformation of your Longhorn.

Grooming before a show is a must, and with Longhorns it is a much simpler process when compared to the grooming of other bovines. Wash and brush your Longhorn and consider using a blower to fluff the topline hair. Some showmen trim the hair around the base of the horns, but just a tad. Make sure that your halter is clean and polished.

As for you, the showman, you too should always look your best. You want to look professional and tidy when you enter that show ring. A clean, nice shirt and dark jeans are great choices. A clean cowboy hat is not an official requirement, but they look nice and definitely complete the look.

Showing is an enjoyable pastime for all ages. Courtesy goes a long way in the show ring and you should always be courteous and demonstrate good sportsmanship to fellow exhibitors. Enjoying showing your animal in the company of like-minded folks that enjoy it as much as you do provides another opportunity to satisfy the judges. If you can, attend a showmanship clinic, they give you the opportunity to practice, often in front of an actual judge, who will give you tips and pointers before you are in the real show ring.

It is time to head to a real show...now what? First, PLAN IN ADVANCE! Entries for larger shows can close months in advance and you don’t want to miss the deadline. Most shows have websites, or at least a Facebook page, that will give you all of the information that you should need for any particular show. Pay close attention to arrival and departure times.

When registering, keep in mind that to show in a Youth Show, you must be a current member of the ITLA or TLBAA and age limits may apply. Cattle cannot be shown in both haltered and nonhaltered classes within the same age group at a single show. Bulls that are over twelve months of age are required to have a permanent nose ring and nose lead. Females that are over thirty months of age must be shown with a calf at her side or have a veterinarian’s note confirming pregnancy.

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In the days leading up to the show, maintain a consistent feeding routine. When it comes to feeding show cattle, it is a vexed subject...you want “fit, not fat”. During summer months a good plan is to turn them out to graze all day and then shut them in at night. During extreme hot weather, you may want to reverse this and keep them in during the day turning them out at night. This also helps keep them used to be handled. Feeding them dry food and hay and keeping them in has been shown to “tighten them up” before a show. Just keep in mind that we want healthy cattle in the show ring.

In conclusion, the amount of time and effort that you put in is what you will reap in return. As we all know, or should know, this isn’t just true when it comes to showing cattle, it can be applied to anything that you chose to do in life. The buckles and blue ribbons are great, not to mention the bragging rights that come with winning. Just stay humble and don’t let the success go to your head.

We are all in this together due to our love of this beautifully unique breed and at the end of the day we should be learning more from them then they are learning for us. In conclusion, remember to respect your fellow showmen, the judges and most importantly your Texas Longhorn.

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CATTLE SHOWMAN POEM For the Cattle Showman With halter in hand, and a hopeful heart, A showman stands, ready to play their part.

Months of hard work, of feeding and care, Brought this moment, beyond compare.

The beast by their side, with a gentle grace, Reflects the bond in this special place.

Brushed and groomed, with a shining hide, A partnership strong, with nothing to hide.

Into the ring, with practiced stride, The showman guides, with gentle pride.

Each step precise, each pose so keen, A silent language, a beautiful scene.

The judge observes, with a discerning eye, But beyond the ribbon, there's more that lies.

The dedication, the lessons learned, A spirit forged, a passion earned.

For banners may fade, and buckles may tarnish, But the love for the animal, a legacy cherished.

The kind words spoken, the patience shown, In this special arena, the true showman is known.

So remember the moments, big and small, The challenges faced, and standing tall.

For in the heart of a cattle showman, you'll find, A love for the land, and a resilient mind.

-ITLA PAST PRESIDENTSJERRY WILLIAMS 1990

BILL ANTHONY 1991

STAN SEARLE 1992-1993

JOE VALENTINE 1994-1996

BEN GRAVETT 1997

DAROL DICKINSON 1998-1999

RAY MOORE 2000

GARY BRUCH 2001-2002

MARY SUE CLINE 2003

JOHN HODGES 2004-2006

LARRY SMITH II 2007-2010

ROGER HUTTON 2011-2013

LARRY LANERO 2014-2015

GARY DON TAYLOR 2016

MIKE TOMEY 2017-2018

LARRY SMITH II 2019-2022

RUSSELL FREEMAN APRIL2023- NOVEMBER 2024

RUSSELL HOOKS OCT 2022-APRIL 2023

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HALTERED BULLS

JUNIOR BULLS CLASS 4 JUNIOR BULLS BORN MAY - AUGUST 2024 1ST PLACE: STEADFAST OWNED BY: BURRIS CATTLE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: STEADFAST

SENIOR BULLS CLASS 5 SENIOR BULLS BORN JANUARY - APRIL 2024 1ST PLACE: STOIC OWNED BY: LORELEI BURRIS 2ND PLACE: B.R. BUCKEYE OWNED BY: BRIMSTONE RIDGE FARM CLASS 7 SENIOR BULLS BORN JANIARY - JUNE 2023 1 PLACE: FOCUSED ON THE SON OWNED BY: ADAM & ANNA SMITH 2ND PLACE: JAG OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS ST

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL: FOCUSED ON THE SON RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BULL: STOIC GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE BULL: FOCUSED ON THE SON RESERVE CHAMPION ALL AGE BULL: STOIC

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STEERS

JUNIOR STEERS CLASS 10 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JULY - DECEMBER 2024 1ST PLACE: EARL OWNED BY:BURRIS CATTLE CLASS 11 : JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - JUNE 2024 1ST PLACE: CTA TEMPEST OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 2ND PLACE: CS HYDRO’S COOL RED HAND OWNED BY: CASSIDY & LIZZ HUNTZBERRY 3RD PLACE: SOUTHERN HALLELUJAH OWNED BY: JENNIFER SNYDER 4TH PLACE: CS CATCHIN’ JUSTICE OWNED BY: CASSIDY HUNTZBERRY 5TH PLACE: ACE RANGO OWNED BY: BURRIS CATTLE 6TH PLACE: CRR ITALIAN CHRISTMAS DONKEY OWNED BY: JOEL & REBECCA MINER 7TH PLACE: FYF ORVILLE OWNED BY: PHIL YARBOROUGH CLASS 12: JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2023 1 PLACE: FTR COUNTERFEIT MONEY OWNED BY: CHEYENNE ROTHENHOEFER ST

CLASS 13: JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2022 1 PLACE: CS KANSAS KIDD OWNED BY: CHEYENNE ROTHENHOEFER 2ND PLACE: VVF DARK KNIGHT OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 3RD PLACE: FR TREVOR OWNED BY: FRANK & LAURA ROLLAND ST

SENIOR STEERS CLASS 14 2021 AND 2020 1 PLACE: CAPTAIN APPA OWNED BY: DUCK CREEK CATTLE ST

CLASS 15 2019 TO MATURE 1 PLACE: VVF MCLINTOCK OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 2ND PLACE: NEL-TAM CROSSBOW OWNED BY: JADE WIGGINS 3RD PLACE: CRR HAPPY PIRATE JAKE OWNED BY: ALLISON MINER ST

CHAMPION SENIOR STEER: CAPTAIN APPA REVERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR STEER: VVF MCLINTOCK GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: CAPTAIN APPA REVERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: VVF MCLINTOCK

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HEIFERS

JUNIOR HEIFERS CLASS 17 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2025 1ST PLACE: KHALEESI OWNED BY:BRIMSTONE RIDGE FARM CLASS 21 : JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MAY - JUNE 2024 1ST PLACE: JESS DROP IT OWNED BY:DELA LENZ 2ND PLACE: THE FLOWER SHOP OWNED BY: JENNIFER SNYDER 3RD PLACE: FTR DINERO DE LAS VAQUERAS OWNED BY: CHEYENNE ROTHENHOEFER 4TH PLACE: CRR TREASURED QUINN OWNED BY: JOEL & REBECCA MINER CLASS 22: JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MARCH - APRIL 2024 1ST PLACE: RADIANT CUT OWNED BY: JOEL DICKINSON 2ND PLACE: CR DAFFODILL WILLOW OWNED BY: GREGORY MILLER 3RD PLACE: FAIR TRADE PEARL OWNED BY: LONGHORN VALLY RANCH 4TH PLACE: GLITTER AND GOLD OWNED BY: JENNIFER SNYDER CLASS 23: JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2024 1 PLACE: CRR WHISKY WILLOW OWNED BY: JOEL & REBECCA MINER ND 2 PLACE: CRR CARAMEL MACCHIATO OWNED BY: JOEL & REBECCA MINER ST

SENIOR HEIFERS CLASS 24 SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2023 1 PLACE: B.R. JOURNEY OWNED BY: BRIMSTONE RIDGE FARM ST

CLASS 25 MAY - AUGUST 2023 1 PLACE: GINGER TIME OWNED BY: LONGHORN VALLEY RANCH 2ND PLACE: ESTHER OWNED BY: LONGHORN VALLEY RANCH ST

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: GINGER TIME REVERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: ESTHER

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COWS

COWS CLASS 27 COWS BORN 2022 1 PLACE: DUCH MAC OWNED BY:DELA LENZ ST

CLASS 28 COWS BORN MAY - 2021-2020 1 PLACE: 50 SMILES OWNED BY:JOEL DICKINSON ST

CLASS 29 COWS BORN MARCH -2018 AND 2019 1 PLACE: ROSANNA OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS ST

CLASS 30 COWS BORN 2017 AND MATURE 1 PLACE: OL MI PIEDRA DE MAYO OWNED BY: FRANK & LAURA RIDER ST

CHAMPION COW: DUCH MAC REVERVE CHAMPION COW: 50 SMILES GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: DUCH MAC RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: RADIANT CUT

CLASS 31 PRODUCE OF DAM 1 PLACE: VVF FANCY LADY OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 2ND PLACE: CCD OWNED BY: LONGHORN VALLEY RANCH ST

CLASS 32 GET OF SIRE 1 PLACE: HALFWAY OWNED BY: LONGHORN VALLEY RANCH ST

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NON HALTERED JUNIOR STEERS CLASS 11 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - JUNE 2024 1 PLACE: CS CATCHIN’ JUSTICE OWNED BY: CASSIDY HUNTZBERRY ND 2 PLACE: CS HYDRO’S COOL RED HAND OWNED BY: CASSIDY HUTZBERRY 3RD PLACE: ACE RANGO OWNED BY: BURRIS CATTLE 4TH PLACE: FYF ORVILLE OWNED BY: PHIL YARBOROUGH ST

CLASS 12 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2023 1ST PLACE: TL INDIAN OUTLAW OWNED BY: COLTON POUCH 2ND PLACE: LJ ROY BOY OWNED BY: LUKE MERRICK CLASS 13 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2022 1ST PLACE: FR TREVOR OWNED BY: FRANK & LAURA ROLLAND

SENIOR STEERS CLASS 14 SENIOR STEERS BORN 2021 AND 2020 1 PLACE: CAPTAIN APPA OWNED BY: DUCK CREEK CATTLE ST

CLASS 15 SENIOR STEERS BORN 2019 TO MATURE 1ST PLACE: DUSTY OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 2ND PLACE: TUFF ENOUGH OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 3RD PLACE: VVF YELLOWSTONE OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 4TH PLACE: VVF JUSTIFIED OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 5TH PLACE: NEL-TAM CROSSBOW OWNED BY: JADE WIGGINS 6TH PLACE: V BAR DEADWOOD OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 7TH PLACE: NEL-TAM SLINGSHOT OWNED BY: REAGAN HANSHAW 8TH PLACE: BRR CAPTAIN JUMA OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 9TH PLACE: VVF WALK THE LINE OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS 10TH PLACE: VVF MCLINTOCK OWNED BY: VALLEY VIEW FARMS CHAMPION SENIOR STEER: DUSTY RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR STEER: TUFF ENOUGH GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: DUSTY RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: TUFF ENOUGH

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JUNIOR HEIFERS CLASS 19 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2024 1ST PLACE: 5D BENELLI OWNED BY: JOHN & NATALIE CHANEY CLASS 21 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MAY - JUNE 2024 1ST PLACE: JESS DROP IT OWNED BY: DELA LENZ 2ND PLACE: CR BOONIE PEARL OWNED BY: GREGORY MILLER 3RD PLACE: CR TOPPER SODONA OWNED BY: GREGORY MILLER 4TH PLACE: NV TWENTY STARZ OWNED BY: EMANUEL JR 5TH PLACE: LJ MISS MERCEDES OWNED BY: LUKE MERRICK 6TH PLACE: MCC DROPLESS OWNED BY: PAUL MILLER CLASS 22 JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MARCH - APRIL 2024 1ST PLACE: RADIANT CUT OWNED BY: JOEL DICKINSON 2ND PLACE: NV DROP’N STARZ OWNED BY: EMANUEL JR 3RD PLACE: DB MOTION’S BELLA OWNED BY: DIAMOND B LONGHORNS 4TH PLACE: LEVINS TIME OWNED BY: JOEL DICKINSON 5TH PLACE: RISING STAR OWNED: MICHAEL BLANKENSHIP 6TH PLACE: DR DAFFODIL WILLOW OWNED BY: GREGORY MILLER 7TH PLACE: RJW MAXINE OWNED BY: RAYMOND & SARA WEAVER CLASS 23 BORN JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2024 1 PLACE: NV IRON SMILES OWNED BY: STANTON MILLER ST

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: RADIANT CUT RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: JESS DROP IT

SENIOR HEIFERS CLASS 24 SENIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2023 1ST PLACE: DELTA DAWN OWNED BY: DUCK CREEK CATTLE CLASS 25 BORN MAY - AUGUST 2023 1 PLACE: WHR KIT KAT OWNED BY: DOCY BODLEY ST

CLASS 26 BORN JANUARY TO APRIL 2023 1 PLACE: ROCK OF AGES OWNED BY: DICKINSON CATTLE COMPANY 2ND PLACE: NV NIGHTS ON FIRE OWNED BY: EMANUEL JR 3RD PLACE: LJ MISS VIRGINIA OWNED BY: LUKE MERRICK TH 4 PLACE: LEVITATOR OWNED BY: RICHARDSON FAMILY TRUST 5TH PLACE: MCC TIGER LILLY OWNED BY: PAUL MILLER 6TH PLACE: JILLY OWNED BY: DUCK CREEK CATTLE ST

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CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: ROCK OF AGES RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: WHR KIT KAT

COWS CLASS 27 BORN 2022 1 PLACE: FIFTY GRANDE BCC OWNED BY: JOHN & NATALIE CHANEY 2ND PLACE: DUCH MAC OWNED BY: DELA LENZ 3RD PLACE: CUT ‘N SILVER TT OWNED BY: JUSTIN WARREN ST

CLASS 28 BORN 2021-2020 1 PLACE: FIDDLE POINT OWNED BY: DICKINSON CATTLE COMPANY 2ND PLACE: BESPOKE TOOL OWNED BY: RICHARDSON FAMILY TRUST ST

CLASS 29 BORN 2017, 2018 AND 2019 1 PLACE: 50 TUILPS OWNED BY: JOEL DICKINSON ST

CHAMPION COW: FIDDLE POINT RESERVE CHAMPION COW: 50 TULIPS GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: FIDDLE POINT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: ROCK OF AGES

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-ITLA CommitteesThe International Board of Directors has established the following Committees which are designed, in part, to help the ITLA run more efficiently, to remain competitive in the industry, and to provide our members with desired activities and volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in serving on any of these Committees, please contact the listed Chairpersons. We need your ideas and energies!

MARKETING/MEMBERSHIP/EVENTS COMMITTEE Chair: Gary Lake – (719) 314-8294 Jason & Barb Pshigoda - (806) 228-3100 Matt Marti - (806) 420-3779 FUTURITY COMMITTEE

COMPUTER COMMITTEE

Chair: Craig Perez - (979) 906-0043 Brad Westmoreleand Micha Hamersky Kirk Dickinson JUDGES APPROVAL/SELECTION COMMITTEE

Chair: John Oliver - (832)768-0430 Russ Thompson - (940)245-1411

Chair: Mike Tomey - (812) 583-4622 Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663 Lizz Huntzberry Fosheim - (240) 291-1958 AFFILIATES COMMITTEE

BEEF COMMITTEE

Chair: Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663 Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484

Chair: Travis J. Casey - (719) 650-5234 Craig Kroeker - (620) 285-5536

BY-LAWS REVIEW COMMITTEE Chair: Brett Kot - (306) 861-1526 Brad Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303

YOUTH COMMITTEE

SHOW RULES COMMITTEE

Chair: Meagan Minchew - (817) 946-6800 Bonnie & Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484 Anne Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303

Co-Chair: John Oliver - ( 972) 268-0083 Co-Chair: Larry Smith - (254) 396-9185

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS COMMITTEE Chair: Justin Sabio - (940) 902-3244 Pam Kinsel Hughes - (254) 485-4269 Brad Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2025

AUGUST 16

AUGUST 30

SEPTEMBER 13

SEPTEMBER 19

Montgomery County Fair NETLA Show Chair: Lizz Fosheim fosheim23@gmail.com 240-291-1958 Haltered and Youth Shows Great Show & Excellent Premiums!

BOTT MOKAN SALE 11:00AM-7:00PM MISSOURI, USA CONTACT: JOHN DVORAK 620-382-7103

SEPTEMEBER 7

2025 CTTLA Fall Shootout Show Wise County Fairgrounds Decatur TX Haltered and Youth, standards and minis.

Contact: Danielle Mershon 254-630-0053

MARYLAND STATE FAIR

SEPTEMBER 27

58th Annual Dickinson Cattle Customer Appreciation Day Dickinson Cattle Co 35000 Muskrat Rd, Barnesville, OH 43713, USA

FREDERICK FAIR

OCTOBER 7-12

2025 international Championship Show & Convention THE EXPO AT GLEN ROSE 202 BO GIBBS BLVD. US 67 GLEN ROSE, TEXAS 76043, USA

Don't see your event?

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ITLA Beef Committee Sign Up Form Ranch Name: ITLA# : Address: Phone: Email: Website: 1.) Is your ranch-raised beef 50 or 100% Longhorn Beef?

2.) If your beef processed through a USDA inspected processor & labeled with USDA inspected labels?

*Any other information that beef consumers need can be obtained by the customer by contacting the beef producer. The ITLA is simply an avenue for beef consumers to help locate Longhorn Beef Producers in their area and for Longhorn Beef Producers to help find new customers.

2025 ITLA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

THE ITLA IS PROUD TO HAVE PARTNERED WITH PREIFERT PANELS! ALL CATTLE WILL BE ON DIRT! W O R L D C L A S S FA C I L I T Y U N D E R N E W O W N E R S H I P !

OCTOBER 7TH-12TH SOMERVELL COUNTY EXPO CENTER GELN ROSE, TEXAS staff@itla.com 254-898-0157

EMAIL: franksarah82@gmail.com

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UPDATE FROM HEADQUARTERS 254-898-0157

staff@itla.com

itla.com

HOWDY FROM HEADQUARTERS!

We hope that this article finds you all doing well and having had a wonderful start to your August!

Here in Glen Rose, we are sizzling like some steaks with this Texas heat! Your ITLA office is gearing up for the 2025 International Championship show…we’ve got some of the greatest minds and talents working together to make this show truly one for the history books. From shiny awards to events galore, you NEED to come to this year’s show. Need another reason? It’s the 35th anniversary of the ITLA. It doesn’t get better than that!

So, fill out those entry forms and get them to us so we can get your spots secured now!

As always, if you have any questions at all, your ITLA staff is here to assist you with all of your Longhorn needs. Simply email us or give us a call!

See you at the International Championship Show!

Best, ITLA Staff

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-ITLA youth leadershipMeagan Minchew Youth Director meagan.c.minchew@gmail.com (817) 946-6800

EVIE WESTMORELAND

KINZY METCALF-MCGEE

EVELYN MINER

2025 QUEEN

2025 PRINCESS

2025 LITTLE MISS

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Evie Westmoreland 2025 ITLA Queen

Howdy ITLA! Happy August! I hope that you are enjoying your summer so far! This past month I had the opportunity to attend the Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn Association’s annual show. I absolutely loved my time at this show! Everyone in attendance was so kind and all of the cattle were beautiful! Thank you to the ORVTLA president, Mr. Doug Burris and his wife, Sara Burris, and everyone else who participated in putting on a really fantastic show!

As your 2025 ITLA Queen, when I attend a show, I am typically in the arena presenting awards to the winners. I have loved getting to do this. One of the many reasons why I love this is because being in the arena means the opportunity to witness ever single showman and animal enter the arena right in front of me. This has allowed me to realize and appreciate just how talented and truly amazing our showmen are at the ITLA. So many of them project such grace, care, enjoyment, confidence, and sincere love for showing and handling Texas Longhorn cattle. It is such a pleasure to see that.

My encouragement for y’all is to always keep shining, always keep showing, and never stop sharing your love for Longhorns.

May God bless you and your herds.

Evie Westmoreland Titus 2:7

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JUST A NOTE...

I recently had the privilege of tagging along to a Youth Showmanship Clinic and I was blown away! As I am not and was never a showman, I had no idea what to expect and it was eye opening. I was impressed by the control and dedication that those kids had at such a young age...and if I am being honest, a little jealous that they are lucky enough to get to do it and LOVE IT! If that clinic was not impressive enough, in July I was able to attend an official show as it was practically in my back yard. It was nothing like I expected and my only regret is that I wasn’t able to spend both days there! You may or may not know this, but I do not own Longhorns...fascinated by them, absolutely! My whole life I have been drawn to all things Western/Cowboy, so this opportunity is one that I will not ever take for granted. I have not met all of you (yet) but I hope to soon! I do have to say that those of you that I have met are amazing people and SO NICE!!! I was welcomed in and it was amazing to sit with the cool kids at the show! I don’t want to replicate the things that Brad mentioned in his letter this month, but this really is the nicest group of people that I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know.

To those of you that I did get it meet, the pleasure was all mine & I hope to see you all again hopefully soon! Brad, it was great to meet the person I drive crazy with emails and big ideas month after month! (Glad I didn’t scare Evie with my out of nowhere introduction!)

Sara B...the show was amazing & I am so glad that I know you & consider you a friend!

Your help has been priceless! Last but not least, to the crazy pal of mine that roped me into this...

THANK YOU! You were sure this was the gig for me even before I was!

I hope you all enjoy this issue & all issues of The Drover. If you have ideas or suggestions, please send them my way! I look forward to getting great issues to you until the run me off!

-Sarah

Kenzie Metcalf-Mcgee 2025 ITLA Princess

The longer you do something, the more likely it is that you'll have some fun moments regarding it. You will also learn a thing or two about a thing or two. I have been showing Longhorns for the last three years and I like to think that I've learned a lot and gained plenty of experience from showing.

Some of the most important things I have learned about showing have come from not only showing myself, but seeing others show as well. Many Longhorns take some traits from their trainers and showmen. Stubborn showmen often make stubborn cattle and gentle showmen can often make lazy cattle. It is important to balance these traits while breaking and training a Longhorn so you don't end up with a dangerous Longhorn or a Longhorn you have to correct heavily. Showing is not like traditional sports. In most sports, you rely on the person to move something from place to place or work against an opposing force. Initially, this sounds akin to showing Longhorns. You move your Longhorn and compete against other showmen. This, however, would be a very direct and incorrect way of looking at it. Showing is a partnership, a dance between showman and animal. If you see your animal as a partner and not an obstacle, you will find better results.

Some tips from me: keep a smile, think about your posture, and if possible, ask your judge as specific of questions as you can before your show. Smiling will help you maintain an air of confidence and joy. A serious expression will make you seem thoughtful, unapproachable, and sometimes concerned. If you look confident, it will show your judge that you trust your own ability to show and your animal’s ability to behave and listen. The same goes for your posture. If you keep a high and straight posture and puff your chest you will look cleaner, sharper, and more confident. Lastly, asking your judge specific questions can help you better understand how specifically they want the showmen to present themselves. While most judges prefer a smile, some prefer a serious or straight face. Different judges may want cows, bulls, and steers placed differently than other judges. It never hurts to ask questions and knowing which questions to ask can save you a lot of time and stress.

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Evelyn Miner 2025 ITLA Little Miss

Summer time is for showing! We attended the Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn Show in Jackson, OH in mid July. It was very fun and I got to see Evie Westmoreland and help with the futurity. A highlight of that show was the showcasing of a bunch of mature steers. Another highlight was adult showmanship, all the youth showmanship winners worked together to judge the adults. There were so many adult showmen and women but to stand out from the crowd, my dad rode in on his show steer and even used his show stick from above to position his steer’s feet. Hilarious!

We also went to the York Fair in York, PA at the end of this month. This show only has an open show and no youth show so it was a short weekend but full of fun. Our next few shows will be at fairs and so there will be lots of opportunity to talk to people who are unfamiliar with agriculture and have never seen a longhorn before. Its fun to share about longhorns with all kinds of people.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Psalms 19:1

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SHOWMANSHIP TIPS

SHOWMANSHIP TIPS

FROM ITLA YOUTH

Alissa Butler

Showing cattle is one of the most rewarding things I have experienced. While the competition may center on the quality of the animal and the exhibitor’s handling skills, the true success in the show ring goes far beyond ribbons and banners.

It’s about sportsmanship. Sportsmanship is the combination of respect, fairness and integrity that exhibitors bring to every aspect of competition. Yes, everyone is there to win that fancy buckle, yet, we sometimes forget about sportsmanship. That is something that once set our breeders apart. Just because you and another exhibitor are competitors, doesn’t mean that you can’t lend a helping hand in support. In the show ring, sportsmanship looks like spacing animals properly and allowing room to set up or reset. Another way you can look at sportsmanship is congratulating your competitors, even when you didn’t win. We all love the feeling when a rush of people tell you congratulations with high fives! At the end of the day, whether you are an experienced showman or just beginning, the real winner is the one who shows sportsmanship to other exhibitors.

Tucker Snyder

My favorite showmanship experience occurred this year! At the Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn Association Show in July, I was awarded “Showman of Showmen” with Captain Appa.

Tips 1. Eye contact 2. Work with your cow to have a good quick set up 3. Make sure your cow is clean

Anabelle Minchew

Growing up in the showing world, I was taught first and foremost how to be a good showman.

I've appreciated the growth that comes along with showmanship, it is not set in stone but every changing as our judges change and we usher in the new age of judges and showmen! My favorite showmanship tip I have is to always keep your eyes on the judge, it seems small, but when you get in the ring it shows the judge that you have control over the animal. This not only helps you look like you're comfortable, but helps show the judge the amount of work you've put into your animal!

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-ITLA Executive Board OATH-

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Processors

Finding a meat processor willing to handle big horned cattle is always a chore, so we decided to help! We reached out to some longhorn breeders to see which processors they were using and happy with. Below is the list that we have complied so far, hopefully this helps!

Timberline Meats

Westcliffe Meats

Bear Mt. Beef

Penn Yann, NY.

Westcliffe, CO. USDA

Hot Springs, WY.

Ray’s Meat Market

Fischers Meat Market

Rail 19

Woodward, OK.

Sulphur Springs, TX.

Smucker’s Meats

Meunster, TX.

Durand Smokehouse Western Heritage Meats

Mount Joy, PA. USDA

Western, WI. USDA

Sheridan, WY.

Kemps Custom Butchering

Homestead Meats

Volunteer Meats

Middlefield, OH. USDA

Guthrie, OK.

Lexington, TN. USDA

5th. Avenue

Smithville Meats

Butchery Shoppe

Sterling, OK. USDA

Smithville, TX. USDA

WI. USDA

Southern Meat Processing

3D Meats

Summit Meats

Headland, AL. USDA

Dalton, OH. USDA

Science Hill, KY.

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Edes Meats

Keeters Meat Co.

Country Market

Tulia, TX. USDA

Jerome, MI.

Amarillo, TX. USDA

Mitchell’s Meat Processing

Duhon Processing

McLean Beef

Leesville, LA.

York, NE

Whites Wholesale Meats

Powell Meat Co.

Voiron’s Abattoir

Ronan, MT.

Clinton, MO.

Greensburg, LA.

Clay Co. Meat Processing

Olpe Locker Olpe, KS.

Special D Macon, MO.

Huse’s Malone, TX. U SDA

Yoder Meats Yoder, KS. USDA

Wiley Processing Wiley, CO

Innovative Foods Evans, CO

Walnut Grove, NC.

Henretta, TX.

Carters Thacher, AZ. Local Cuts Zephyr, TX. USDA

Did we miss any?

307 Meats Laramie, WY

Email Mike Metcalfe at metca53@gmail.com

to add to our list!

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ITLA

LIST OF AFFILIATES‌ BEST OF TRAILS TLA Email: johndvorak25@gmail.com President: John Dvorak Cell: 620-382-7103 CANADIAN TLA Email: office@ctlalonghorns.com President: Brett Kot Cell: 306-861-1526 CHISHOLM TRAIL TLA Email: danielle@whistlingtxlonghorns.com President/Vice President/ Cell: 254-630-0053 Secretary/Treasurer Danielle Mershon GREAT LAKES TEXAS TLA Email: hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com President: Johnny Hicks Cell: 269-721-3473 INDIAN TERRITORY TLA Email: plaindirtfarms@gmail.com President: Josh Dinwiddie Cell: 580-812-2436 GREAT LAKES TLA Email: gltexaslonghorns@gmail.com President: Josh Shaw Cell: 616-212-8226 MIDWEST TLA Email: Phil.Dickey@yahoo.com President: Phil Dickey Cell: 765-481-9113 MOUNTAIN STATES TLA Email: gary@searleranch.com President: Gary Lake Cell: 719-314-8294 NORTHEAST TLA Email: crosswrenchranch@msn.com President: John Moxley Cell: 240-446-9950 OHIO RIVER VALLEY TLA Email: dougburris45@gmail.com President: Doug Burris Cell: 740-680-5973 TLA OF ONTARIO Email: cdeekens@tcc.on.ca President: Clarence Deekens Cell: 519-524-0042 TOP OF THE WEST TLA Email: McMurdoCVT@aol.com President: Amber Sluder Cell: 208-720-5732 ALBERTA TLA Email: codybailey1122@outlook.com President: Cody Bailey Cell: 780-352-6144 BRAZILIAN TLA Email: paulo@zdalimento.com.br President: Mr. Paulo S Z Dedemo paulo@grupozda.com.br Pres Herd Book: Humberto Nombre, DVM MS (English) Email: humbanobre@hotmail.com Cell & WhatApp +55(62)98118-2332 LONGHORN POSSE Email: russ.thompson@gmail.com President: Russ Thompson Cell: 940-245-1411

*Bulk advertising must be paid in full at the start of term

REGISTRATION APPLICATION 1.

Member Name (Applicant)

2.

Street Address

3.

City

State,

P.O. Box 2610 Glen Rose, TX 76043 Phone: 254 898-0157 Fax: 254 898-0165

Zip

4.

Day Time Phone No.

ITLA Member No.

Proper fees must accompany this application

4a.

Email

Size (please circle one) : Miniature or Full Size 5.

Cow

6.

Name of Texas Longhorn (limit 24 characters)

7.

9.

8 Birth Date

10.

Birth Weight

11.

OCV Number

Yes

Bull

Steer

Embryo

Clone

Sex of Texas Longhorn

No

Natural

A.I.

In Herd AI

Service

12.

Twin?

Color

13.

14.

Holding Brand (your registered brand)

Brand ID (number branded on animal)

Location of holding brand

18.

17.

Sire’s Name

Location of number brand

19.

Sire’s Registration Number

Sire’s Brand ID Number

19a Signature of Owner of Sire

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20.

21.

Dam’s Name

22.

Dam’s Registration Number

22a.

22b.

Clone Parent Name (only for clones)

Dam’s Brand ID Number

Clone Parent Reg# (only for clones)

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct statement and I request to have same recorded in the International Texas Longhorn Association Registry, in consideration of which I agree to abide and be bound by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Association and amendments thereto.

23.

Date Texas Longhorn Acquired

24.

Breeders Name

25.

Breeder’s ITLA Number

X

26.

Signature of Applicant

Date

Owner of Texas Longhorn Being Registered

27.

30.

Owner’s ITLA Number

Send Certificate to:

28.

Owner’s Street Address

For Office Use Only

29.

City

State,

Zip

Owner

Applicant

Received 0 - 60 days from "date of sale" = $15 _______

Received after 60 days from the "date of sale" = $25 _______

TRANSFER APPLICATION 1.

2.

3.

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P.O. Box 2610 Glen Rose, TX 76043 Phone: (254) 898-0157 Fax: (254) 898-0165

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4.

Proper fees must accompany this application

6. SEX COW BULL STEER

Name of Animal

5.

8.

7.

REGISTRATION NO.

10. FEMALE SOLD OPEN EXPOSED

(IF SOLD IN SALE)

ADDRESS

CITY,

ZIP

DAY TIME PHONE NO.

ITLA MEMBER NO.

EMAIL ADDRESS

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

22.

SIRE’S REG. NO.

11.

DATE SOLD

24.

DATE CALVED

13.

1ST BULL EXPOSED TO

26.

TRANSFER ANIMAL TO 15. SER VICE NAT A.I. EMB.

14.

BULL’S REGISTRATION NO.

STATE,

21.

SIRE OF CALF AT SIDE

Brand/ID. NO.

9.

LOT NO.

MEMBER NAME (APPLICANT)

16.

DATES EXPOSED THRU 17.

2ND BULL EXPOSED TO

23. SERVICE NAT A.I. EMB. 25.SEX OF CALF COW BULL STEER

27.

NEW OWNER’S ITLA MEMBER No. 28.

ADDRESS OF NEW OWNER 29.

CITY

STATE

ZIP

EMAIL 19. SER VICE

18.

BULL’S REGISTRATION NO.

NAT A.I. EMB.

20.

DATES EXPOSED FOR OFFICE USE STA-3

THRU FEE

A.P.:

C.N.

B.D.:

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I (we) the owner(s) of this animal, or authorized agent of owner(s), hereby warrant the information contained herin to be true and correct and apply for transfer of ITLA Certificate of Registration, and will legally defend ownership as represented.

X Date

Signature of Seller

30.Send Certificate to:

Buyer

Seller

Please Print Three Copies. Mail two signed copies to the ITLA and keep one for your records.

TRANSFER BY LEASE I,___________________________________________, __________________________ (Owner - Lessor) (Address) _______________________________________________ITLA Member #___________ do hereby lease this ____________________, named ____________________________ (Cow or Bull) (Animal Name) Identification Number ______________________ITLA Number____________________ (Brand #) (Registration Number) to _________________________, ___________________________________________ (Name of Lessee) (Address of Lessee) ITLA Member #__________________ for the following period: from _______________ (Date) to ________________________.

(Date) Lease/Loan of Sire: The signature of the Lessee may be used in lieu of the owner of the sire when submitting a registration application providing this form is completed and filed with ITLA by the owner within 30 days after delivery of sire to Lessee.

Lease/Loan of Dam: The signature and address of the Lessee may be used and shown as breeder on registration applications in lieu of the signature and address of the registered owner of the dam for the purpose of registering of recording progeny born during the period specified on this form, provided this form is completed and filed with the ITLA, by the owner, within 30 days after delivery of the dam to the Lessee.

______________________________ Signature of Owner/Lessor

______________________________ Signature of Lessee

________________ Date *PO Box 2610 * Glen Rose, Texas, 76043 * 254-898-0157 * Fax 254-898-0165 *

Artificial Insemination Sire Enrollment Form

Bull’s Registered Name: _________________________________________________________________ Brand / ID Number: ____________________________________________________________________ Registration Number: _____________________ Enclose copy of front and back of registration certificate Owner: ______________________________________________________________________________ ITLA Member #: _______________________________________________________________________ Ranch Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: __________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________

Application must include the Following: 1. Fee of $100.00 2. DNA type on applicable bull (may be used for progeny verification).

3. Health certification in effect at time of all semen collection, including negative tests for Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, 5 Leptospirosis, Vibriosis, and Trichomoniasis.

4. Copy of Bull’s Registration Certificate 5. Photo of Bull Failure to comply with procedures set forth in the ITLE Artificial Insemination Enrollment regulations will be cause for cancellation of enrollment. You may contact the lab of your choice for DNA kits and procedures. ITLA recommends Neogen for DNA results. Neogen Genomics 4131 N 48th St Lincoln, NE 68504. Email for Neogen; geneseekinfo@neogen.com and phone number 402-435-0665.

A.I. or Embryo Transfer Certification Form Name of Animal Being Registered: _____________________________________________________________________________

AI Breeding Certificate

Embryo Transfer Certificate

I hereby certify the following information to be true And correct concerning the Artificial Insemination of the following cow:

I hereby certify the following information to be true and correct concerning the Embryo Transfer of the following cow:

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Registered Name of Cow

Registered Name of Cow

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Registered Number Brand/ ID #

Registered Number

________________________________________________ Location of Brand/ ID # Holding Brand and Location

Brand/ ID #

_____________________________________________ Location of Brand/ ID #

Holding Brand and Location

________________________________________________ Name of Certified Sire

_____________________________________________ Name of Owner of Cow

Membership Number

________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Registration # Brand ID A.I. #

Address

_____________________________________________________ Name of Inseminator Date of Insemination

__________________________________________________ Name of Certified Sire

_____________________________________________________ Address of Inseminator

__________________________________________________ Registration # Brand/ ID # A.I. #

_____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip

__________________________________________________ Name of Transfer Technician Date on Transfer

_____________________________________________________ Signature of Inseminator

__________________________________________________ Address of Transfer Technician __________________________________________________ Signature of Transfer Technician

ITLA SHOW RULEBOOK INTERNATIONAL TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS & QUALIFYING REGIONAL AFFILIATE SHOWS Revised January 2023

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2024 ITLA RULE BOOK Exhibitor attendance and participation is greatly appreciated throughout the show!! This Standardized Rule Book is the governing document to be used when producing the International Championship Show, the International Youth Show and any regional affiliate shows where ITLA Qualifying Points are to be awarded. Deviations from the rules set forth in this book may result in the show being classified as a Non-Qualifying Show (with no qualifying points or High Point Legacy points recorded) unless the show chairman receives specific permission from the ITLA Board of Directors prior to the show.

Periodically, the rules and regulations contained in this book are reviewed and revised by the ITLA. Changes are presented to the ITLA Board of Directors for approval before inclusion. Every attempt will be made to inform members of any rule changes through updates in the ITLA Drover or posted on the official ITLA website. For a copy of this publication, or to verify that this booklet contains the most up-to-date regulations, you can visit our website for the most current version of this governing rule book at www.ITLA.com

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