2025 THE ITLA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW & CONVENTION
OCTOBER 8TH-12TH,2025 IN GLEN ROSE, TEXAS
HOME OF OUR HEADQUARTERS
After a long wait, it seems like Spring has officially arrived bringing with it lush green pastures that our cattle cannot wait to graze on. Grazing our herds in Spring offers several benefits to both the cattle and the rancher including reduced feed costs and healthier pastures; it also brings with it the risk of grass tetany To reduce the risk to your herd choosing the right mineral ensures that there is a lesser risk to the health of your herd
For Longhorn cattle in spring, a high-magnesium mineral supplement is generally recommended to reduce the risk of grass tetany. The high potassium and low magnesium that can be found in early spring grasses creates a nutritional imbalance that can lead to this condition.
Grass tetany, or hypomagnesemia, is a serious metabolic disorder which is caused by low levels of magnesium in the blood Mature, lactating cows are generally the most affected by this disorder as they are eager to graze on the lush, green pastures. There is a higher risk of grass tetany during periods of rapid growth. Grass tetany is a serious condition that can lead to muscle spasms, seizures and even death if left untreated.
It can be tough to get cattle to eat the mineral supplements that you provide when there is all that green grass for them to enjoy Experts recommend providing one mineral feeder for every 20-30 head of cattle that you have. Putting out a mineral in early spring will also let you get a jump on the dreaded fly season. Mineral with fly control can be put out up to thirty days before our last frost to en Most minerals with fly control include e great for fly control but you need the one works best for your herd. Altosid only targ horn flies so it is best for range cattle as it not effect other species such as the dung Clarifly is great for contained cattle as it ta multiple species of flies
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When it comes to minerals for your herd, do your research and make sure you are putting out what they need and not just wasting your time and money on mineral that isn’t benefiting you or your herd. Make sure you account for the minerals that your herd is already getting from their forage.
There are so many options out there and these companies have put in the work and done their research to ensure that you can find one that is Some are even color coded for the season! They have taken a lot of the guess work out out of mineral blends, leaving us with hard decision...mineral tub or free choice?
BONE DEVELOPMENT
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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Good News: Mark Your Calendars!
You’ve likely heard that this October 8-12 we are celebrating the ITLA’s 35 th Anniversary during our International Championship Show and Convention at the home of our Headquarters in Glen Rose, Texas. That’s a big deal. What you may not have heard, is that in addition to providing a fantastic Show and Futurity experience, we are also expanding the “convention” part of our get together. That means that there will be new activities, learning opportunities, and events to cater to ALL of our members even those who do not typically show cattle—ensuring that all who attend will be treated to a celebration worthy of our 35 th year of being the best Association in the Texas Longhorn industry. First-of-their-kind experiences for the ITLA are already being planned and will soon be announced. You will not want to miss this party.
And, if you’ve not already heard, let me be the first to tell you some more good news: your ITLA Board has already selected and reserved the location for our 2026 and our 2027 International Championship Shows and Conventions. We are claiming the second week of October as “our week” again in the industry, so mark your calendars for October 7-11, 2026 when we’ll be at The Heart of Oklahoma Expo in Shawnee, Oklahoma; and for October 6-10, 2027 when we will be further northeast at the home of the Tennessee State Fair, in Lebanon, Tennessee—roughly 30 minutes east of Nashville. Believe it or not: exciting plans are already in the works for both of those events. It feels good to be planning ahead, and you deserve that from your International Board.
I hope to see you at the Lone Star Classic (haltered and youth) Show this coming June 12-13 in Groesbeck, Texas. Our new Youth Board will be gathering there with many youth activities planned, a resurrected Texas Affiliate will be holding elections there, and beautiful Longhorn cattle will be shown at Limestone County’s wonderful facility. Don’t miss it!
As the Board does our best to serve you, to grow the ITLA, and to plan for the future of our Association, your prayers for us are always appreciated. In turn, I pray that our gracious God blesses you, your Gang, and your cattle this month.
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
MAY 16-18
2025 CTTLA Spring Fling Show
Myers Park and Event Center McKinney, TX
Contact: Danielle Mershon Phone: 254-630-0053
2 non-halterered female shows
2 open haltered shows
2 open miniature shows
1 youth show
1 youth Miniature show
JUNE 27 & 28
NETLA SHOW & FUTURITY
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
JUNE 12 & 13
ITLA LONESTAR CLASSIC LIMESTONE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 922 N TYUS ST GROESBECK, TEXAS 76642
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
OCTOBER 8-12
2025 international Championship Show & Convention
THE EXPO AT GLEN ROSE
202 BO GIBBS BLVD. US 67
GLEN ROSE, TEXAS 76043, USA
JUNE 21
MTLA SHOW
PUTNAM COUNTY FAIRGROOUNDS 191 US 231
GREENCASTLE, IN 46135,USA
MAIL ENTRIES TO: jessica.small@alumni.purdue.edu
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
Ingredients
1 pound baby yukon gold potatoes
3 (4-ounce) pieces of beef tenderloin/filet
Olive oil spray
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 bell pepper, cut into pieces
1 red onion, cut into pieces
rosemary chimichurri
¾ cup fresh parsley
3 tablespoons fresh oregano
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Start by parboiling the potatoes so they grill quickly with the filet. Place the potatoes in a pot and fill them with cold water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then boil for 10 to 12 minutes
Preheat your grill to high. It should be between 500 and 600 degrees F. While the grill is heating, cut your filet into chunks. I like to use the baby potatoes so my filet chunks can be roughly the same size. I then also cut my peppers and onions into the same size chunks.
Skewer the steak, potatoes and veggies. I personally like to do 2 to 3 pieces of filet, 2 potatoes and lots of veggies on each skewer. You can make them however you’d like!
Spray the skewers with olive oil spray and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Place them on the grill and grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, for a total of about 8 minutes. Remove the skewers and let them cool for a few minutes, then serve immediately with the rosemary chimichurri.
rosemary chimichurri
Combine the parsley, oregano, rosemary and garlic in a food processor and pulse until small leaves and pieces remain. Add in the vinegar and pulse once more. With the processor going, stream in the olive oil and mix until just combined. Stir in the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Taste and season additionally if needed. Store sealed in the fridge for up to a week.
With Mother’s Day right around corner, thought perfect take a look at the maternal instincts of your beloved Texas Longhorns. Texas Longhorns are generally known for being good mothers and for possessing strong maternal instincts; protection, nursery grouping, calving ease and a strong maternal bond set them apart from other breeds. Those key maternal instincts are key to survival, productivity and ranching practices.
Studies have shown that Texas Longhorn cows bond with their offspring throughout life. No matter their age, males and females show visible bonds with their mothers as long as they are in proximity to each other. This may also be the case with other bovine breeds, but it seems that the Longhorns, without exception, form family units. These family units form microcosms within the herd that last for a lifetime.
Longhorn mothers thrive with their babies by their side. They communicate with them throughout the day and delicately bathe them daily. As with all mothers, the gentle care is always there but they will Of course, some cows may be more protective than themselves at an early age. This seems to give them make no mistake, they are still under their watchful eye of their mothers.
Keep in mind that some Longhorn mothers will keep their distance from the herd but they still manage to get the balance of motherhood right. More commonly, the Longhorn mothers will form a “nursery” on the outskirts of the herd using hoof and horn to defend their calves from predators such as coyotes and even wolves. Where other ranchers often lose calves to such predators, Texas Longhorn ranchers rarely do.
Strong maternal instincts are vital for the survival of the calf. The mother is there to protect and nurture their calves until they are strong enough to care for themselves. Their babies are their reason for living, making them great mothers. Their ease of calving and strong maternal bonds also contribute to the overall productivity of the Longhorn herd as they ensure healthy calves and successful rearing.
It would seem that when it comes to mothers, the Texas Longhorn breed has some of the best. Their calves benefit from their care and “mothering” just as we do. The bond between cow and calf is not unlike that of human mother and child; a bond that is lifelong and we really never do stop needing our mothers now do we?
NOT TO BE CHEESEY BUT.... YOU’RE A GRATE MOM!
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
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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.
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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
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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
