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INDEPENDENCE

This month the United States of America will celebrate its 249th anniversary; and you’ve likely seen that some celebrations in preparation for next year’s 250th have already begun to some degree certainly the planning has begun in earnest. Independence is something that we should never take for granted, nor should we forget or ignore those who have devoted, and given, their lives to ensure that we can enjoy ours. Our freedom in this country (hopefully in the countries of each of our readers) allows us to raise families as we see fit, to worship as we see fit, to make a living as we choose, and even to start over when circumstances dictate It allows us to gather, to express our thoughts, and to elect our leaders. It also allows us to have fun and express ourselves creatively. The benefits and blessings of living in a free country are virtually limitless.

But have you ever considered that the ITLA is itself an expression of independence? Our Association was formed 35 years ago for the express reason that its founders believed that the members needed more say in how their Texas Longhorn association was being run They needed an equal chance at representation. They needed a degree of control over how their hard-earned dollars were being spent. So, they broke away from the old association and formed the new. Today, the ITLA Board carefully strives to make decisions in keeping with that fundamental goal of its founders: the goal of independence… for the benefit of the members

By now, I hope that each of you have received the three-page mailing that I sent to our active members. I sent that because I thought it is important to keep you informed of what the Board has been doing; and not least of all, I wanted to personally invite you to attend our 2025 International Championship Show & Convention where we will be celebrating our 35 years of ITLA freedom. Won’t you plan to attend with us? It is going to be one fantastic time of celebrating our breed and renewing our friendships in the independent ITLA. It’s a pleasure to serve you. May God bless you, your Gang, your cattle, and your country.

A Price Worth Paying

The cowboy life is never free reign

But is bought with a might hefty sum.

It’s paid for in sweat. It’s paid for in pain.

With worry, when draught and floods come.

It’s paid for with hours of sleep that are lost When kevving time comes ‘round each spring.

It’s paid for by family who bears much of the cost

When a fat year fades into lean.

It’s paid for in scars by that barbed wire that broke

And in bruises by that horn that was hook’d.

By a life of arising with the sun as it woke

To use hands that are gnarled and crook’d.

No, the life of a cowboy ain’t free, my dear readers; But for a few it is worth sacrifice

To hold that new kev. Feel the wind. Smell the cedars.

A reward that is worth all the price.

--J.T. “Elliott” McCloud

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As American as apple pie and baseball, or so the saying goes, but what about when you think of the wild untamed land that once made up the western half of this great country of ours? The romanticism of a cowboy on horseback out on a cattle drive? Rounding up the wild and feral cattle that had been left to survive on their own; the very same ones that we know and love today Driving them further west, north and even back east to satisfy the needs of a relatively new country full of folks from all over the world that were learning how to adapt and survive far from the lands they knew. It is crazy to think that, really not all that long ago, these cattle were roaming unsettled lands on their own. And adapting! And surviving! Learning just as our ancestors sought to tame them and inevitably make them a permanent staple of our history. You can tell folks you raise Hereford cattle and a few may know what you are talking about, but tell them you raise Texas Longhorns and I almost guarantee they can conjure up an image in their mind! For this article I want to take a close look at the history of the Texas Longhorn and how this breed has evolved into the breed that we cannot get enough of today.

The Longhorn can trace its North American roots all of the way back to Christopher Columbus (yes, that one). In 1493, Spanish settlers began arriving with Columbus in the Antilles Islands ( Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Jamaica ) and they brought with them Iberian long-horned cattle. In 1521, Gregorio de Villalobos brought the first Antillean cattle into Mexico from Santo Domingo along with other settlers in search of gold and treasures unseen. Explorers, settlers and missionaries continued north with these cattle bringing them into what would one day be Texas

Vera Cruz was the most popular port of entry; and by the 16 and 17 centuries they also entered just 200 miles south of the Texas border in Tampico. Ranches were established quickly and soon there were Iberian Longhorns throughout the Panuco Delta and also west and south of the port of Vera Cruz. th th

In the early 1700s the first known cattle arrived in Texas, brought there by Franciscan missionaries as they expanded their missions north to the present city of Goliad. Explorers from Spain brought many animals with them as a food source that walked itself into these unknown lands. Goats, sheep, horses and, of course, “horned cattle” were taken along to sustain these brave explorers on their overland expeditions and then serve as seedstock when they arrived at their destination.

As early as 1769, long-horned cattle were documented in California. For the next century, or so, there is little record of them as they were left to roam freely on the large ranches and the lands that belonged to the missions. Of course, as this was years before barbed wire made its debut in the west, these cattle roamed beyond the invisible boundary lines of the properties where they were left to graze. Between four and six million long-horned cattle have been estimated to have been in Texas by 1860.

Local Texas governors granted parcels of land to private ranches in the 1780s as the influx of missions declined. Cattle ranching quickly spread throughout southern Texas and planted deep roots in the area close to the Rio Grande

Meanwhile, British settlers were arriving on the east coast and with them came British breeds of cattle. Even so, South Carolina, which had established itself as primarily a cattle breeding colony, shows an influence of Iberian cattle. This is attributed to alliance between British troops and the Creek Indians who raided Spanish settlements in Florida in the early 1700s in hopes of displacing the Spanish settlers. They captured the cattle during these raids and drove them north to settlements in South Carolina where they were crossbred with British cattle

The settlers of the Carolinas did reach Texas in the early 1800s. It would seem that the stock that they brought with them was largely composed of Iberian blood and did include Longhorns from Florida and also Longhorns which had been driven east from Texas in the 1780s during a trade with the Spanish government. The cattle driven into Louisiana as declared by this trade was great enough in number to have a significant impact on the size if the herd that was left behind in Texas. These cattle must have been Iberian since the settlers and cattle that came into the Carolinas had not yet arrived.

Between 1493 and the 19 century these feral cattle overcame every obstacle and flourished in the land they now knew as home. These cattle, mingled with other cattle that had been lost by eastern settlers headed west. They propagated and were scattered by Indians or abandoned. Left on their own and without the help of man, these animals survived by their own ingenuity - developing through the years the traits of hardiness, disease resistance, longevity, fertility, ease of calving, strong mothering instincts and browse utilization. Natural selection allowed these cattle to evolve into animals that could survive in harsh environments; developing strong legs that were needed to walk the long distances to water sources. They traveled to find available food sources and to breed, which produced a healthy, live, calf year after year. You have heard that only the strong survive; and these cattle proved that to be true. They developed harder hooves and horns that were lethal, used to protect themselves and their offspring. This developmental process also provided them with a hardy immune system which made them resistant to most diseases

The 18 and 19 centuries allowed the Longhorns to prove their worth as a commercial industry. As the predominant breed of cattle at this time they were utilized to supply industries in Europe that were in need of tallow and hides. After the American Revolutionary War, the colonies of New England used them for the same reason. th th

Prior to the invention of electricity in the early 20 century, the actual meat was mostly a by-product in the cattle industry. Beef fat was rendered into tallow and used to make candles, the main source of nighttime light at this time and also used to make soaps and lubricants. The hides were of value due to their importance in the leather industry; a cowboy cannot have good boots without leather. th

Herding these cattle to where they were needed the most, and at what time, led to the memorable cattle drives that we all have heard tales of. The Longhorn has played a crucial part in our history as a new nation and even before we were a nation. Shortly after the Civil War, the hide and tallow market supply chain began in Texas. During the war, many Longhorns were driven southeast, swimming the mighty Mississippi to supply the camps of Confederate soldiers. These drives taught the Texans that these cattle could be driven long distances and that they would survive and be no worse for the wear at the end of the drive, having lost little, if any weight. This learned the southerners well, and they began their own Longhorn enterprise: driving them north to cities such as Abilene where they were loaded onto trains bound for Chicago and other points east--supplying leather, tallow and to some extent, beef to the wealthier northern states. Thus began the glory days of the American Cowboy and the romanticism of the long, dusty cattle drives.

Cattle trails ran from Texas and other southern states to the northern markets; and by the end of the 19 century it is estimated that over ten million head had been driven north. This part of history lasted about thirty years and has led to romantic western lore of young cowboys and vaqueros leading the cattle on “legendary cattle drives of the wild west.”

th Millions of Longhorns walked north along these trails and some gained weight as they walked and survived whatever Mother Nature had in store: be it desert heat or winter snow storms. They protected themselves and their young from predators as they made their way north. This only proved the many developed advantages of this breed.

While these cattle drives will forever live in history as romantic and even legendary, they led to the creation of a system known as the “Texas Longhorn system.” This system allowed for the animal to care for itself, free range, without any supplementary feed or protection. This worked great in the tropical climates of Mexico and Texas; while further north it was not feasible in the harsher winters. The failure of this “system” in northern climates along with the break out of “Cattle Tick Fever” nearly led to the demise of the Texas Longhorn in this country. Northern ranchers lost faith in the breed while using a method of keeping them penned up close together and feeding them throughout the winter months. We now can see that it is unfair to blame the Longhorn for the poor management of the ranchers who did not know any better at the time. But the fact remains that they were rapidly seen as scrub cattle by many; and ranchers felt they should be eliminated.

The downfall of the breed snowballed thanks to one of its strengths - its immune system. They were able to survive while carrying the tick on its hide, which, you guessed it, carried the disease Cattle Tick Fever. Cattle Tick Fever was devastating to British breeds and other cattle were not immune to it either. The decline in the population of these breeds was the final

straw and led to the destruction of a large percentage of the nations Longhorn population.

Many ranchers and farmers falsely believed that the Longhorns were poisoning their pastures and leading to the deaths of their cattle. In the end, it was found that the disease-carrying ticks were falling off of their host Longhorn once they were engorged on their blood. Once it fell from the Longhorn, laid eggs, and died, the disease carried on and was passed to other cattle that were on the same pasture after Longhorns had moved on. Thus leading many to the false conclusion that they Longhorns were indeed poisoning the land itself. The false belief caused the Longhorn market to fall and several states passed laws forbidding them to be brought into said states. Once found that the tick was controllable and the disease was controlled in the United States, sadly it was too late to save the reputation of what, by 1870, were now known as outlaw cattle.

Consumers slaughtered millions of Longhorns and by 1910 the breed, which only thirty years prior had numbered well into the millions, was now nearly extinct.

Congress appropriated money for a federal herd of purebred Texas Longhorn cattle in 1927 and found only 27 cattle that were in their opinion purebred: 20 cows. 2 bulls. 4 calves. Few though their number, they were relocated to a wildlife refuge near Cache, Oklahoma as seedstock for what would later be known as the “Wildlife Refuge WR” herd. This herd was compiled only from remote herds and did not include any from the other six purebred herds that were known to exist at that time.

“WR”, Marks, Phillips, Yates, Butler, Peeler and Wright. Those names should sound familiar to all of us. Most of our present day Texas Longhorn cattle are descended from these seven families. Each having their own distinct characteristics.

I personally learned a lot while writing this article and I hope you did as well...or at least enjoyed it. I have always been fascinated by the legends of the wild west and the tales of cattle drives, cowboys, horses and, of course, Longhorn cattle. These things represent a time and a way of life that should not be forgotten; all are staples of the history of this great nation we call home. I was shocked when I learned the Longhorn was nearly erased from our lives by no fault of their own. I hope that you remember that the next time you pause to admire the beauty of a Texas Longhorn cow, be it one of your own, your neighbor’s, or one in a pasture that you pass on your way home each day. Lucky are we that get to be in the presence of an animal that evolved, survived, adapted and came back from the brink of extinction.

-ITLA PAST PRESIDENTS-

JERRY WILLIAMS 1990

BEN GRAVETT 1997

MARY SUE CLINE 2003

LARRY LANERO 2014-2015

RUSSELL HOOKS OCT 2022-APRIL 2023

BILL ANTHONY 1991

DAROL DICKINSON 1998-1999

JOHN HODGES 2004-2006

GARY DON TAYLOR 2016

STAN SEARLE 1992-1993 JOE VALENTINE 1994-1996

RAY MOORE 2000

LARRY SMITH II 2007-2010

MIKE TOMEY 2017-2018

GARY BRUCH 2001-2002

ROGER HUTTON 2011-2013

LARRY SMITH II 2019-2022

RUSSELL FREEMAN APRIL2023- NOVEMBER 2024

HALTERED

JUNIOR BULLS

CLASS 3 JUNIOR BULLS BORN SEPTMEBER-DECEMBER 2024

1 PLACE: SSR SUGAR SKULLS N’ WHISKEY OWNED BY: SHOOTING STAR RANCH

CLASS 4: JUNIOR BULLS BORN MAY-AUGUST 2024

1 PLACE: SMOKIN’ SIDE ARM OWNED BY: BULL & BARRELL LONGHORNS

2 PLACE: NCC SMOKIN’ SPICE OWNED BY: SHOOTING STAR RANCH

CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: SMOKIN’ SIDE ARM

REVERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: NCC COWBOY SMOKIN’ SPICE

SENIOR BULLS

CLASS 6 SENIOR BULLS BORN JULY-DECEMBER 2023

1 PLACE: TOO TUFF TO BEAT OWNED BY: SMITH/BUTLER PARTNERSHIP

CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL: TOO TUFF TO BEAT

GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE BULL: TOO TUFF TO BEAT

RESERVE CHAMPION ALL AGE BULL: NCC COWBOY SMOKIN’ SPICE

JUNIOR STEERS

CLASS 10 JUNIOR STEERS BORN JULY-DECEMBER 2024

JUNIOR HEIFERS

CLASS 18: JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2024 SPONSORED BY JERAMIE & ANNETTE JAMES

1 PLACE: CARBONADO OWNED BY: LARRY & HEATHERLY SMITH

CLASS 19: JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2024

1 PLACE: SPANGELINA OWNED BY: LARRY & HEATHERLY SMITH

2 PLACE: BNB AMAZING CATCH OWNED BY: ALISSA BUTLER

CLASS 20: JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN JULY-AUGUST 2024

1 PLACE: 3J MISS AMERICA OWNED BY: JERAMIE & ANNETTE JAMES ST

CLASS 21: JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MAY-JUNE 2024

1 PLACE: G&L HONEY PIE OWNED BY: LINDA BATES ST

CLASS 22: JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MARCH-APRIL 2024

1 PLACE: JM5 LAP OF LUXURY OWNED BY: JEREMMY & LINDSAY McENTIRE

2 PLACE: SHR MY MARIEA OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN PARTNERSHIP

3 PLACE: SHR HOT FLASH HANNA OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN

CLASS 23: JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2024

1 PLACE: 3J GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY OWNED BY: JERAMIE & ANNETTE JAMES ST

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: SPANGELINA

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: JM5 LAP OF LUXURY

SENIOR HEIFERS

CLASS 24: SENIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2024

1 PLACE: BELLE STAR OWNED BY: LARRY & HEATHERLY SMITH ST

2 PLACE: PRINCESS SAGE OWNED BY: LARRY & HEATHERLY SMITH

3 PLACE: UPDRAG OWNED BY: SHANE PEMBERTON RD

CLASS 25: SENIOR HEIFERS BORN MAY-AUGUST 2023

1 PLACE: SHR MUSTANG SALLY OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN PARTNERSHIP ST

2 PLACE: SHR LUCY GOOSEY OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN PARTNERSHIP

CLASS 26: SENIOR HEIFERS BORN JANUARY-APRIL 2023

1 PLACE: SKH ASHES TO BEAUTY OWNED BY: DOUBLE H LONGHORNS

2 PLACE: 3J GINGER SNAP OWNED BY: JERAMIE & ANNETTE JAMES

3 PLACE: SHR ROCK-IT RUBY OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN PARTNERSHIP

4 PLACE: MY LADY OWNED BY: LARRY & HEATEHRLY SMITH

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: SKH ASHES TO BEAUTY

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER: 3J GINGER SNAP

COWS

CLASS 27: COWS BORN IN 2022

1 PLACE: SSR LAW OF SUPRISE OWNED BY: SHOOTING STAR RANCH ST

CLASS 28: COWS BORN IN 2020-2021 ARRY & HEATHERLY SMITH ST OWNED BY: JERAMIE & ANNETTE JAMES

CHAMPION COW: TIPSY II

RESERVE CHAMPION COW: SSR LAW OF SURPRISE

GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: TIPSY II

RESERVE CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE SKH ASHES TO BEAUTY

CLASS 31: PRODUCE OF DAM

1 PLACE: SHR MERLE HAGGARD OWNED BY: GRANT MORGAN ST

CLASS 32: GET OF SIRE

1 PLACE: SHR MERLE HAGGARD OWNED BY: GRANT MORGAN ST

HALTERED MINI

JUNIOR MINI BULLS

CLASS M2: JUNIOR MINI BULLS BORN JULY-DECEMBER 2024

1 PLACE: 2M SANTIAGO “MINI” OWNED BY: DAVID & MARY MANN

CLASS M3: JUNIOR MINI BULLS BORN BETWEEN JANUARY-JUNE 2024

1 PLACE: 2M DIESEL “MINI” OWNED BY: DAVID & MARY MANN ST

CHAMPION JUNIOR MINI BULL: 2M DIESEL “MINI”

RESERVE CHAMPION MINI BULL: 2M SANTIAGO “MINI”

SENIOR MINI BULLS

CLASS M5: SENIOR MINI BULLS BORN IN 2022

1 PLACE: NCC VALIENTE OWNED BY: NEL SCOTT ST

2 PLACE: LAZY R MR COOLIO NCC OWNED BY: NEL SCOTT

CHAMPION SENIOR MINI BULL: NCC VALIENTE

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR MINI BULL: LAZY R MR COOLIO NCC

GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE MINI BULL: 2M DIESEL “MINI”

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE MINI BULL: 2M SANTIAGO “MINI”

MINI SENIOR STEERS

CLASS M9: SENIOR MINI STEERS BORN IN 2022-2023

1 PLACE: LAZY R INDIAN OUTLAW NCC OWNED BY: NEL SCOTT

CLASS M10: SENIOR MINI STEERS BORN IN 2020 AND BEFORE

1 PLACE: CR SHADOWMAN NCC “MINI” OWNED BY: NEL SCOTT ST

CHAMPION SENIOR MINI STEER: CR SHADOWMAN NCC “MINI”

RESERVE CHAMPION MINI STEER: LAZY R INDIAN OUTLAW NCC

GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE MINI STEER: CR SHADOWMAN NCC “MINI”

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE MINI STEER:

LAZY R INDIAN OUTLAW NCC “MINI”

MINI HEIFERS

CLASS M13: MINI HEIFERS BORN JANUARY-JUNE 2024

1 PLACE: NCC HARD BODY HOTTIE OWNED BY: NEL SCOTT ST

2 PLACE: 2M PEACHES “MINI” OWNED BY: DAVID & MARY MANN

CLASS M14: MINI HEIFERS BORN JULY-DECEMBER 2023

1 PLACE: 2M CAYENNE “MINI” OWNED BY: DAVID & MARY MANN

CHAMPION MINI HEIFER: 2M CAYENNE “MINI”

RESERVE CHAMPION MINI HEIFER: 2M PEACHES “MINI” MINI COWS

CLASS M17: MINI COWS BORN IN 2020-2021

1 PLACE: NCC RUSSIAN ROULETTEYI” OWNED BY: NEL SCOTT

CHAMPION MINI COW:

2M SPARKLING JUANITA “MINI”

RESERVE CHAMPION MINI COW: NCC RUSSIAN ROULETTE “MINI”

YOUTH

JUNIOR BULLS

CLASS 3: YOUTH JUNIOR BULLS BORN NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2024

1 PLACE: SSR SUGAR SKULLS N’ WHISKEY OWNED BY: SHOOTING STAR RANCH

CLASS 4: YOUTH BULLS BORN MAY-AUGUST 2024

1 PLACE: SMOKIN’ SIDE ARM 44 OWNED BY: BULL & BARRELL LONGHORNS

2 PLACE: NCC COWBOY SMOKIN’ SPICE OWNED BY: SHOOTING STAR RANCH

CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR BULL: SMOKIN’ SIDE ARM 44

RESERVE CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR BULL: SSR SUGAR SKULLS N’ WHISKEY

INTERMEDIATE BULLS

CLASS 7: YOUTH INTERMEDIATE BULLS BORN SEPTEMEBER-DECEMBER 2023

1 PLACE: TOO TUFF TO BEAT OWNED BY: SMITH/BUTLER PARTNERSHIP

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YOUTH JUNIOR BULL:

TOO TUFF TO BEAT

GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE BULL: TOO TUFF TO BEAT

RESERVE CHAMPION ALL AGE BULL:

SMOKIN’ SIDE ARM 44

JUNIOR STEERS

CLASS 9: YOUTH JUNIOR STEERS BORN JULY-DECEMBER 2024

1 PLACE: SHR MERLE HAGGARD OWNED BY: GRANT MORGAN ST

2 PLACE: F3 SL007 OWNED BY: CHAD FLETCHER ND

3 PLACE: OVR SEVEN IRON OWNED BY: LINDA BATES RD

CLASS 10: YOUTH JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY-JUNE 2024

1 PLACE: 3J SENOR PICKLES OWNED BY: JERAMIE & ANNETTE JAMES ST

2 PLACE: WSR TWISTED IRON OWNED BY: CHASE LOGAN ND

CLASS 11: YOUTH JUNIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY-JUNE OF 2 PRECEDING YEAR ND

1 PLACE: ACE ON YOUR MIND OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN PARTNERSHIP

CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR STEER: ACE ON YOUR MIND

RESERVE CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR STEER: SHR MERLE HAGGARD

YOUTH SENIOR STEERS

CLASS 13: YOUTH SENIOR STEERS BORN JANUARY-DECEMBER 2022

1 PLACE: TX OWNED BY: LARRY & HEATHERLY SMITH ST

2 PLACE: BC STAR-LORD OWNED BY: ANTHONY QUINN

G&L

CHAMPION YOUTH SENIOR STEER: TX

RESERVE CHAMPION YOUTH SENIOR STEER: BC STAR-LORD

GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: TX

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE STEER: BC STAR-LORD

YOUTH JUNIOR HEIFERS

CLASS 18: YOUTH JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN NOVEMBER-DECCEMBER 2024

1 PLACE: CARBONADO OWNED BY: LARRY & HEATHERLY SMITH ST

CLASS 19: YOUTH JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2024

1 PLACE: HEADS, I WIN DSM OWNED BY: DANIELLE MERSHON ST

2 PLACE: BNB AMAZING CATCH OWNED BY: ALISSA BUTLER ND

3 PLACE: SPANGELINA OWNED BY: LARRY & HEATHERLY SMITH RD

CLASS 20: YOUTH JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN JULY-AUGUST 2024

1 PLACE: 3J MISS AMERICA OWNED BY: JERAMIE & ANNETTE JAMES ST

CLASS 21: YOUTH JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MAY-JUNE 2024

1 PLACE: G&L HONEYPIE OWNED BY: LINDA BATES

2 PLACE: SSR FALCON’S FREEDOM OWNED BY: SHOOTING STAR RANCH

CLASS 22: YOUTH JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN MARCH-APRIL 2024

1 PLACE: JM5 LAP OF LUXURY OWNED BY: JEREMMY & LINDSEY McENTIRE

2 PLACE: SHR HOT FLASH HANNA OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN

PLACE: SHR MY MARIEA OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN PARTNERSHIP

PLACE: EJS AMELIA’S PRIDE OWNED BY: JUSTIN & RHONDA SABIO

5 PLACE: RO CHARD’S DELIGHT OWNED BY: SOUTH SIDE FLETCHERS

23: YOUTH JUNIOR HEIFERS BORN JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2024

1 PLACE: 3J GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY OWNED BY: JERAMIE & ANNETTE JAMES

CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR HEIFER:

SENIOR HEIFERS BORN MAY-AUGUST 2023

1 PLACE: G5 OVERFLOW OWNED BY: LILLIE FLETCHER ST

2 PLACE: SHR MUSTANG SALLY OWNED BY: SNUFF RIDGE RANCH/HERMAN PARTNERSHIP

GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE FEMALE: SHR ROCK-IT RUBY

RESERVE

YOUTH MINI

JUNIOR MINI BULLS

CLASS M2: YOUTH JUNIOR MINI BULLS BORN JULY-DECEMBER 2024

1 PLACE: 2M SANTIAGO “MINI” OWNED BY: DAVID & MARY MANN ST

CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR MINI BULL: 2M SANTIAGO “MINI”

INTERMEDIATE MINI BULLS

CLASS M3: YOUTH INTERMEDIATE MINI BULLS BORN JANUARY-JUNE 2024

1 PLACE: 2M DIESEL “MINI” OWNED BY: DAVID & MARY MANN ST

CHAMPION YOUTH INTERMEDIATE MINI BULL: 2M DIESEL “MINI”

GRAND CHAMPION YOUTH ALL AGE MINI BULL: 2M DIESEL “MINI”

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION YOUTH ALL AGE MINI BULL: 2M SANTIAGO “MINI”

JUNIOR MINI STEERS

CLASS M8: YOUTH JUNIOR MINI STEERS BORN 2023

1 PLACE: LAZY R INDIAN OUTLAW OWNED BY: NEL SCOTT ST

CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR MINI STEER:

LAZY R INDIAN OUTLAW

GRAND CHAMPIO YOUTH ALL AGE MINI STEER:

LAZY R INDIAN OUTLAW

JUNIOR MINI HEIFERS

CLASS M13: YOUTH JUNIOR MINI HEIFERS BORN IN JANUARY-JUNE 2024

1 PLACE: NCC HARD BODY HOTTIE “MINI” OWNED BY: NEL SCOTT

2 PLACE: 2M PEACHES “MINI” OWNED BY: DAVID & MARY MANN

CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR MINI HEIFER: NCC HARD BODY HOTTIE “MINI”

RESERVE CHAMPION YOUTH JUNIOR MINI HEIFER: 2M PEACHES “MINI”

SENIOR MINI HEIFERS

CLASS M14: YOUTH SENIOR MINI HEIFERS BORN JULY-DECEMBER 2023

1 PLACE: 2M CAYENNE “MINI” OWNED BY: DAVID & MARY MANN

CHAMPION YOUTH SENIOR MINI HEIFER: 2M CAYENNE “MINI”

GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE MINI FEMALE: 2M CAYENNE “MINI”

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ALL AGE MINI FEMALE: NCC HARD BODY HOTTIE “MINI”

ITLA Committees-

The 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

Chair: John Oliver - (832)768-0430

Russ Thompson - (940)245-1411

COMPUTER COMMITTEE

Chair: Craig Perez - (979) 906-0043

Brad Westmoreleand

Micha Hamersky

Kirk Dickinson

JUDGES APPROVAL/SELECTION COMMITTEE

Chair: Mike Tomey - (812) 583-4622

Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663

Lizz Huntzberry Fosheim - (240) 291-1958

AFFILIATES COMMITTEE

Chair: Joel Dickinson - (740) 359-0663

Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484

BEEF COMMITTEE

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

Chair: Meagan Minchew - (817) 946-6800

Bonnie & Shadow Seaman - (208) 420-2484

Anne Westmoreland - (214) 287-2303

SHOW RULES COMMITTEE

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2025

JULY 18 & 19

ORVTLA Buckeye Classic Futurity Henderson’s Arena Jackson, Ohio

AUGUST 16

Montgomery County Fair

NETLA Show Chair: Lizz Fosheim fosheim23@gmail.com 240-291-1958

Haltered and Youth Shows Great Show & Excellent Premiums!

SEPTEMBER 13

BOTT MOKAN SALE

11:00AM-7:00PM MISSOURI, USA

CONTACT: JOHN DVORAK 620-382-7103

JULY 27

YORK FAIR

AUGUST 30

2025 CTTLA Fall Shootout Show Wise County Fairgrounds Decatur TX

Haltered and Youth, standards and minis.

Contact: Danielle Mershon 254-630-0053

SEPTEMBER 19

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

JULY 31-AUGUST 2

Longhorn Show of the Ozarks

Open Haltered and Youth haltered, Standard and Miniature Classes available

Show Chair: Amy Mast 262-720-1510

le.longhorncc@gmail.com

SEPTEMEBER 7

MARYLAND STATE FAIR

SEPTEMBER 27

58th Annual Dickinson Cattle

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

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.

2 pounds Beef Sirloin (or ground bison)

1 Medium Red Onion cut into thick rings and skewered

½ tablespoon Coffee (finely ground)

1 teaspoon Ancho Chile Powder (or chipotle)

4 slices Sharp Cheddar

4 Sesame Buns - Toasted

Salt And Black Pepper (to taste)

6 strips Bacon (fry until crispy & cut in half)

4 tablespoons of your favorite BBQ sauce

Gently form the beef into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork the meat. Let the patties rest for 15 minutes.

Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat, Grill the onion slices, turning for about 10 minutes, until soft and lightly charred. Just before cooking the patties, season them on both sides with the coffee, chile powder, and salt and pepper. Grill the patties alongside the onions for about 4 minutes, until nicely browned.

Flip, top with cheese, and continue grilling for 3 or 4 minutes longer, until the centers of the patties are firm but gently yielding to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a burger registers 135°F. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms, top with onions, bacon, and barbecue sauce

R E C I P E

Send submissions to: franksarah82@gmail.com

UPDATE FROM HEADQUARTE

Howdy from headquarters every

Here at HQ, we have been bustling like bees in a hive processing registrations, taking your phone calls, and working to make the ITLA a better place for our members each and every day!

This past month we had our 2025 Lone Star Classic show, and it was a delight! We got to see some beautiful cattle and lots of smiles…which is what it is all about!

Now that it is the middle of summer, we are gearing up for the 2025 International Championship show, right here in Glen Rose, Texas! We can’t give away too many secrets yet, but it is going to be EPIC! Rest assured that your ITLA staff is ready to process all of those show entries and make this a very smooth show for everyone! With some fun new merchandise drops on their way and arguably one of the most exciting shows ITLA has ever seen, your staff is hyped up and here to help you with all of your Longhorn needs!

Give us a call or shoot us an email anytime and expect a lighting fast response and a hearty willingness to help you!

Here at the office, we are reminded daily of many important life lessons. Which is why every month we are going to be sharing a devotional thought on what we have learned. This month has been all about laughter. Life is hard. We all know this to various degrees. But laughter will help get you through just about anything. The Bible describes laughter this way, “A cheerful heart is good medicine” (Proverbs 17:22) “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again.” (Psalm 42:5) “There is a time to laugh” (Ecclesiastes 3:4).

So, as you go about the rest of your month, laugh and smile. Life is too short not to.

God Bless, ITLA Staff

Evie Westmoreland

2025 ITLA Queen

Howdy ITLA!

Happy July! I hope that you had a great month of June! This past month we had the Lone Star Classic Show in Groesbeck, Texas. This show was so much fun! At the show, the newly reinstated Longhorn Posse ITLA Affiliate had a membership meeting and elected their board members! I want to give a big CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who has volunteered to serve on the Longhorn Posse Board, and I also want to thank everyone who attended the Lone Star Classic Show.

Additionally in the month of June, another printed issue of the ITLA Drover was released and mailed to our active members. I hope that you all enjoyed reading it as much as I did!

Please pull up a chair, it is time for a little history lesson. On July the 4 in the United States of America we celebrate the anniversary of the day that we declared our independence as a nation. Our country was able to win its independence in the American Revolutionary War fought by untrained soldiers, many of whom held professions in farming and ranching. Yes, they were untrained, but that didn’t matter. Because even though they did not know how to fight, they had something that they were fighting for. They wanted to live in a nation where they were free and in a nation that was founded on the principles of God; so they won, and 249 years later here we are. When I think about how grateful I am to live in the United States, I think back to that day of independence in 1776. And when I think of that day, I think of sacrifice and how grateful I am for those people who sacrificed so much so that today I can even say that I am grateful to live in the United States.

The history lesson is over, but I want to apply this to us. Whoever you are and wherever you are from, you know what it is to sacrifice, we all do. To sacrifice is to give something up. As ranchers, we are often called to make sacrifices for the good, care and well-being of our herds. This is not always easy, but that’s the point of sacrifices, we sacrifice for things that we value. And I know that you all value and love your Texas Longhorns because I see your sacrifice for them and I salute y’all for that. Something else about sacrifices is we often so get rewarded for them. The reward is the result. For the soldiers in the American Revolutionary War: their freedom and their country, which still implicates us today. For us ranchers: happy, healthy cattle and land for them to live on, which to will implicate future generations. So, to my Longhorn Friends, I want to encourage y’all to keep making those sacrifices because they will be worth it. And always remember and be grateful for those who have sacrificed for you. Because you were and are worth it too.

KenzieMetcalf-Mcgee

2025 ITLA Princess

This month has shown great progress with the youth and longhorns! Our meetings and practices have continued consistently as have our skills in showmanship Each time we work with our animals we continue to build lifelong bonds and learn more about our individual animals. I hope to continue learning, showing, and making friends thought this ITLA year.

Evelyn Miner

2025 ITLA Little Miss

This month we went to the NETLA Show and Futurity in Frederick, Md. We took the two animals I have been working with and the ones my siblings are showing. One of them is a red and white yearling heifer and the other is a brindle and white steer They both have lots of energy because they are still young but they were really fun to show I am excited to see how they will continue to grow. I helped move cows through for the futurity then got cows ready for the show. A little friend helped me wash cows and the next day I got to help a new friend show in Pee Wee Showmanship. It was really hot that weekend but it was worth it to see our friends and show cows.

My parents got started with Longhorns in 2008 with a registered heifer which gave them a calf that became their first riding steer bought a sweet cow in 2018 that I claim retired her from showing. She stays hom so glad to be able to show and raise Lon

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PHOT O CREDIT: JUDY BIENVENU

a letter from your itla youth president

Alissa Butler

Hello ITLA Family!

This is your Youth President, Alissa Butler. Welcome to this busy season of Summer. I know that the ITLA Championship Show seems like it is a long way away, but it will be here before you know it. We have some amazing events planned for the youth that I am really excited about; some of them are our normal fun and some will be entirely new and will add to our normal fun. Make sure that you put the Champ Show on your "Must Do" list for this fall. You are not going to want to miss this year's event!

We have several fundraisers going on right now. One is the bandana where we are selling ranch spots. We still have a few spots left, so if you are interested in supporting our youth program, please let us know. You can call the office, me, or any of our youth for information. We would love to get you involved in all that we are doing! We will be selling the bandanas at the Champ Show to help pay for our coming events. We are also starting to sell tickets for our Rifle Raffle! Thanks to Tim and Lois McCreary of La Hacienda Longhorns for your awesome sponsorship! The details will be coming soon on how you can participate in the raffle. Again, all proceeds will go toward future events planned for all ITLA youth.

Speaking of events that are in our plans, keep your eyes and ears open. We are planning a Cow Camp for next Spring. While the details are not yet worked out, there is lots of excitement surrounding this event. We will definitely keep you up to date.

We can't wait to bring all these plans to life. If we are going to see these plans succeed, we need you to get involved. This means kids and adults alike. It doesn't matter where you are. We need you - coast to coast and worldwide! Help us to make the ITLA the premier youth agricultural organization in the world!

-ITLA Executive Board OATH-

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

Penn Yann, NY.

Ray’s Meat Market

Woodward, OK.

Smucker’s Meats

Mount Joy, PA.

USDA

Kemps Custom Butchering

Middlefield, OH.

USDA

5th. Avenue

Sterling, OK.

USDA

Southern Meat Processing

Headland, AL.

USDA

Westcliffe Meats

Westcliffe, CO.

USDA

Rail 19

Sulphur Springs, TX.

Durand Smokehouse

Western, WI.

USDA

Homestead Meats

Guthrie, OK.

Smithville Meats

Smithville, TX.

USDA

3D Meats

Dalton, OH.

USDA

Bear Mt. Beef

Hot Springs, WY.

Fischers Meat Market

Meunster, TX.

Western Heritage Meats

Sheridan, WY.

Volunteer Meats Lexington, TN.

USDA

Butchery Shoppe WI.

USDA

Summit Meats

Science Hill, KY.

Keeters Meat Co.

Tulia, TX.

USDA

Mitchell’s Meat Processing

Walnut Grove, NC.

Whites Wholesale Meats

Ronan, MT.

Clay Co. Meat Processing

Henretta, TX.

Carters

Thacher, AZ.

Local Cuts

Zephyr, TX.

USDA

307 Meats

Laramie, WY

Country Market

Jerome, MI.

Duhon Processing

Leesville, LA.

Powell Meat Co. Clinton, MO.

Olpe Locker

Olpe, KS.

Huse’s Malone, TX. U

Edes Meats

Amarillo, TX.

USDA

McLean Beef York, NE

Voiron’s Abattoir Greensburg, LA.

Special D Macon, MO.

Yoder Meats Yoder, KS. USDA

LISTOFAFFILIATES ITLA

BEST OF TRAILS TLA

President: John Dvorak

CANADIAN TLA

President: Brett Kot

CHISHOLM TRAIL TLA

President/Vice President/

Secretary/Treasurer

Danielle Mershon

GREAT LAKES TEXAS TLA

President: Johnny Hicks

INDIAN TERRITORY TLA

President: Josh Dinwiddie

GREAT LAKES TLA

President: Josh Shaw

MIDWEST TLA

President: Phil Dickey

MOUNTAIN STATES TLA

President: Gary Lake

NORTHEAST TLA

President: John Moxley

OHIO RIVER VALLEY TLA

President: Doug Burris

TLA OF ONTARIO

President: Clarence Deekens

TOP OF THE WEST TLA

President: Amber Sluder

ALBERTA TLA

President: Cody Bailey

BRAZILIAN TLA

Email: johndvorak25@gmail.com

Cell: 620-382-7103

Email: office@ctlalonghorns.com

Cell: 306-861-1526

Email: danielle@whistlingtxlonghorns.com

Cell: 254-630-0053

Email: hicksamericanbulldogs@yahoo.com

Cell: 269-721-3473

Email: plaindirtfarms@gmail.com

Cell: 580-812-2436

Email: gltexaslonghorns@gmail.com

Cell: 616-212-8226

Email: Phil.Dickey@yahoo.com

Cell: 765-481-9113

Email: gary@searleranch.com

Cell: 719-314-8294

Email: crosswrenchranch@msn.com

Cell: 240-446-9950

Email: dougburris45@gmail.com

Cell: 740-680-5973

Email: cdeekens@tcc.on.ca

Cell: 519-524-0042

Email: McMurdoCVT@aol.com

Cell: 208-720-5732

Email: codybailey1122@outlook.com

Cell: 780-352-6144

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

LONGHORN POSSE

President: Russ Thompson

Cell & WhatApp +55(62)98118-2332

Email: russ.thompson@gmail.com

Cell: 940-245-1411

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

REGISTRATION APPLICATION

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

Date

Signature of Lessee

*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:

Owner:

ITLA Member #:

Ranch Name:

Street Address:

Enclose copy of front and back of registration certificate

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

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

Registered Name of Cow

Registered Number Brand/ ID #

Location of Brand/ ID # Holding Brand and Location

Name of Certified Sire

Registration # Brand ID A I #

Name of Inseminator Date of Insemination

Address of Inseminator

City, State, Zip

Signature of Inseminator

Embryo Transfer Certificate

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

Registered Number

Registered Name of Cow Holding Brand and Location

Brand/ ID #

Location of Brand/ ID #

Name of Owner of Cow

Membership Number

Address

Name of Certified Sire

Registration # Brand/ ID # A.I. #

Name of Transfer Technician Date on Transfer

Address of Transfer Technician

Signature of Transfer Technician

ITLA SHOW RULEBOOK

INTERNATIONAL TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS &

QUALIFYING REGIONAL AFFILIATE SHOWS

Revised January 2023

INTERNATIONAL TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION

P.O. BOX 2610, GLEN ROSE, TEXAS 76043

PHONE: (254) 898-0157

FAX: (254) 898-0165

www ITLA com

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