Speaking of Columbias - Results Issue 2023

First off, I want to thank everyone that made this year’s National Show and Sale another successful event. There were many amazing things this year from the Junior events like their very competitive come-back show, the Junior show, this year’s popup which showed an Artificial insemination, a fantastic turn out for corn hole, and for the first time ever we had our annual membership meeting online for the breeders that could not make it in person. We teamed up with Livestock Market for our online part of the sale. We had a very strong and powerful Show and the Sale itself proved that the Columbia breed is still so strong.

During our annual meeting I talked about how breeders over the years have said that the Columbia Breed is divided. I honestly don’t believe this to be true. Yes, I admit I might be naive on this point. But since I have been raising Columbia’s, I have been told why there is or could be a divide. So, I have listened to anyone who has spoken about this. Personally, living on the east coast, I have been told many reasons for the divide. From the western breeders, the breeders that raise them as commercial for wool or meat, or the Junior breeders, or the breeders that show them, or is it the large or the small breeders.

The USDA wanted a breed that was fast growing that could live on the range and give a good fleece. Lately I have described our breed, the Columbia breed, as a Swiss Army knife. Just think of the boxes we check as the gentle white giant. We can give you height, length, great mothers, strong fleece, longevity, range rams, the list goes on. Every one of us raises the great breed for one reason or another. I personally like to show my Columbias that are part of my breeding to see if others agree with my program. I have a meat market so I also raise them to fit into my commercial market. I’m recently trying to get into selling my wool which tends to be a difficult market where I live. These are just some of the battles I’m struggling with where I live. I get the opportunity to listen to the battles each one of us struggles with depending on geography. One thing I can tell you is that we all are struggling with the same issues but in a different way. My hope for the future is that we try to understand what each breeder faces in their area and why each aspect of this breed is so important to them. At the end of the day we need every one of these aspects to keep this breed going. I encourage you to please take the time to talk to other breeders and I bet if you listen, we are all more alike than you think.

I look forward to serving as your president for 2023/2024 year and working with the newly appointed Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

STEVE HAMPSON, MA, PRESIDENT OF THE CSBA

“Those ewe lambs went nuts!” That’s the reaction repeated since the National Sale in June. Even at the recent Minnesota State Fair, I was still hearing about the Columbia sale—especially from other breeders. Yes, the ewe lambs sold like hotcakes. Bidding was brisk and competitive because our Juniors were bidding. Much credit can go to the success of the Futurity program!

Yes, it was a record setting sale! Thank you to all the consignors for bringing sheep that were in demand. No matter how the judge looked at the sheep, buyers saw what they wanted. There were excellent prices for sheep regardless of placing. That’s what makes a truly great sale.

Livestock Market did a wonderful job of hosting the online sale. Online bidding kicked up the prices too. LM will return in 2024. Consignors will be able to submit photos and videos to LM prior to the NSS.

Katherine did a wonderful job as our photographer. Danny was terrific, as usual. Alyssa and Doelene do a superb job managing the show and sale. We could not do what we do without them! You can’t ask for more than Wayne Busch at the end of our microphone. No one does it better than Wayne! Steve was the go-to guy for everything. What a difference he and Kim make! Thanks for the Wissman’s for feeding all of us. Finally, I often overlook the work of my sister, Louise. She has her finger on the pulse of the NSS from beginning to end. She is the key organizing factor behind it all.

Besides a record-setting sale, the National Show and Sale was another memorable reunion for past and present Columbia breeders. A short time after the NSS, I got this photo from this group of comeback kids! What fun to see these ladies! This is what our annual Columbia reunion is all about!

Finally, there was notably enthusiasm among the members and juniors while in Spencer. I can’t say enough about the strong leadership being demonstrated by the newly elected Junior Board. That group is on “automatic pilot.” I predict great things to come! I was, also, impressed with the annual CSBA membership meeting. The online member participation worked well for the eight members who were online. It was impressive to hear from the Board candidates who clearly explained what they could contribute to the Board. The discussion during the meeting was extremely valuable. The member’s only website came about with that discussion. The desire to keep a print-and-mail Speaking of Columbias was made clear. To me, that meeting was pivotal for the future. Thank you to all who attended. You made a difference.

Of course, now we look forward. I like what is going on in the Production and Commercial Committee and the Youth Support Committee. Be sure to get your Member’s Only Webpage PASSWORD so you can follow committee work. The Board wants to hear from you. If there is a problem, let us know your solution. If you have a new idea, be sure to share it. Have a good fall lambing season and harvest.

Left to right: Ruth Braet, Carol Falk, Marna Geerts, Lindi Peterson, Sara Uphoff, Doelene Pitt, Mary Troxel.

What a National Sale! As I’m aggregating results from the sale, I can’t help but look back and be very impressed at what Columbia breeders brought together in Spencer. I’m already looking forward to heading west next year. Of course, you can always view and purchase photos at www.kakimages.com. Thank you to all of you that show me so much kindness and make sure I’m taken care of - including a ragtag group that “relocated” mulch for the backdrop!

Once again I thank those of you that advertised in this issue - you keep Speaking of Columbias active! If you’re interested in advertising but aren’t sure where to start for the marketing of your flock, I’d be thrilled to work with you on a design and create a look that you think represents your brand. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with ideas! I tried out a new idea with the Pitt family that you can see to the right - a vertical 1/2 page ad, which I’ve never run before. I love doing something a bit out of the box sometimes!

Following the National, I was happy to see a good Columbia representation at the All-American Junior Show. I was on the photography crew there and got a front row seat to all of the shows - check out the Columbia results on page 48.

Congrats to everyone with show success this summer. I know there were Columbias throughout the country receiving Supreme honors which is always great to see for the breed!

The next time you’ll see us in print is at the start of the year with the Breeders Directory. I’ll be at the Big E and Louisville before then, if anyone would like to visit about the SOC! Thank you all for your support, as always!

Katherine Kuykendall

KATHERINE KUYKENDALL, WI EDITOR, SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS

The CSBA Board of Directors welcomes new directors, Ashlie Chase and Hailee Hart. Both Hailee and Ashlie were elected as Director-At-Large. The remainder of your Board is the same. Zane Van Horsen was re-elected to represent the Pacific Time Zone, Doelene Pitt to the Mountain Time Zone seat, Scott Bredahl in the Central, and Mike Moenter for the Eastern Time Zone. Be sure to keep your Board representative names and contact information handy.

Steve Hampson was elected to his fourth term as the CSBA Board Chair. Holly Courtney was elected as the Vice Chair. These two offices have been selected by their fellow Board representatives after the annual membership meeting.

The CSBA Board holds quarterly meetings. In the coming year, the meeting dates are August 6 (minutes and financials can be found on the members-only page), November 5th, February 4th, and May 5th. Be sure to make contact if you have a CSBA topic you want discussed.

Members of the Board of Directors that were present at the 2023 National Sale Banquet. From left to right: Mike Moenter, Doelene Pitt, Steve Hampson, Holly Courtney, Scott Bredahl, Ashlie Chase, David Brown, Sara Hildebrandt, Matt Jarvis, and Zane Van Horsen.

Committee assignments can be seen on page 9.

Full listing of board members and contact information can be seen on page 10.

MEMBERS ONLY WEB PAGE

To ensure transparency for CSBA members, a “MEMBERS ONLY” webpage has been added to the CSBA website found at www.columbiasheep.org. Go to the opening page of the CSBA website. Click on “Board and Committee Reports.” If you are a first-time user, click on “Click Here to Register For a Password.” Fill out the information and submit it. You will receive a password within 24 hours or less. Once you have your password, use it to gain access to the members-only page. Your password will not change for the 2023 year.

The “Members Only” will have all the current CSBA Board meeting minutes and financial statements. The minutes and financials will be posted within one week of a CSBA Board meeting. Committee reports will be posted within one week of the meeting, as well. Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 of the current year.

STANDING COMMITTEES

READY TO GO!

The Board members do a great deal of their work in committee. Committees are the most effective way for Board members to do their homework, evaluate decisions, and make recommendations to the full Board. Committee reports are also available on the “Members Only” page. Committees meet as often as needed but often meet to finalize recommendations a week or two prior to a Board meeting.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• Steve Hampson Chair

• Scott Bredahl

• Hailee Hart

• Sara Hildebrandt

• Zane Van Horsen

• Charles Worm Exo Officio

AUDIT & BUDGET

• Sara Hildebrandt Chair

• David Brown

• Steve Hampson

• Charles Worm

NATIONAL SHOW & SALE

• Charlie Worm Chair

• Alyssa Baumer

• Ron Brandt

• David Brown

• Holly Courtney

• Hailee Hart

• Steve Hampson

• Matt Jarvis

• Mike Moenter

• Doelene Pitt

PROMOTION & MEMBERSHIP

• Zane Van Horsen Chair

• Steve Hampson

• Sara Hildebrandt

• Laura Troxel

• Charles Worm

• Louise Worm

YOUTH SUPPORT

• Hailee Hart Chair

• Holly Courtney

• Manda Geerts

• Steve Hampson

• Sara Hildebrandt

• Zane Van Horsen

CSBA BOARD MEETINGS TENTATIVE

• November 5, 2023

• February 4, 2024

• May 5, 2024

COMMERCIAL/ PRODUCTION

• Scott Bredahl Chair

• Ron Brandt

• Ashlie Chase

• Steve Hampson

• Matt Jarvis

• Dave Pearson

• Annual Meeting: June 6, 2024

• June 6, 2024 (After Annual Meeting)

• August 4, 2024

President: Steve Hampson, MA 978-761-5824

hampsonss@yahoo.com

Term: 2022-2024

Mountain: Doelene Pitt, UT 435-830-8430

Doelene.Pitt@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2023

Pacific: Zane Van Horsen, OR 541-223-8452

zane@ironwater.com

Term: 2021-2023

Pacific: Ron Brandt, CA 209-704-1073

rbrandt2141@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2024

Central: Scott Bredahl, ND 701-578-5679

bredahlscott7@gmail.com

Term: 2021-2023

Central: Sara Hildebrandt, WI 715-340-4812

sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com

Vice President: Holly Courtney, UT 435-840-4118

hcourtney@tooeleschools.org

Term: 2022-2024

East: Mike Moenter, OH 419-261-9555

michael.moenter@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2023

At Large: Ashlie Chase, CO

Ashlie.chase@yahoo.com

At Large: Matt Jarvis, UT 801-376-1183

Jsandra8335@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2024

At Large: David Brown, ND 701-840-7598

genevahillsfarm@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2024

At Large: Hailee Hart, MT 406-736-5750

Hailee.hart90@gmail.com

Executive Secretary: Charlie Worm, MN 507-360-2160

charliew@extendedag.com

BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERS

GOLD LEVEL:

Ruth Braet

David Brown

Frey Columbias

Charles & Louise Worm

SILVER LEVEL: Peterson Sheep Co. Jarvis Sheep Co.

The Booster Club is for CSBA members who have a special project in mind. The donation is normally earmarked for that project. For more information, contact Charlie.

NEW SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS

Joseph Addario, West Nottingham, NH

NEW JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS

Marissa Rolle, La Vista, NE

Matthew Priess, Fredericksburg, TX

Madycyn Leyk, Pine River, MN

Monroe Groves, Ashville, OH

Adrianna Finley, Ashville, OH

Don't Forget!

THE CSBA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE HAPPENS IN JANUARY 2024

CHRISTENED NAMES

Zane Van Horsen at Iron Water Ranch christened the following ewe:

Y19918NC Iron Water ZC306 Iron Water Ranch Zorra

Doug & Melanie Pamp of Pamp Columbias and Black Kettle Natural Coloreds christened the following:

Y20052NC Black Kettle 46 Black Kettle Natural Coloreds Black Kettle Black Rock

Y19856NC Black Kettle 43 Black Kettle Natural Coloreds Black Kettle Dark Star

Y19857NC Black Kettle 38 Black Kettle Natural Coloreds Black Kettle Brimstone

Y19435NC Chase G2257RR Black Kettle Natural Coloreds Black Kettle’s Satanak

Spray Sheep Co christened their ram purchased at the 2023 National Show & Sale:

Y19660 Pitt 3345 Spray Sheep Co Craigs List

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

NAILE JUNIOR SHOW

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Louisville, Kentucky (In breed rotation)

Judge: Jacob Reister

Live streaming available via Show Barn Flix

NAILE OPEN SHOW

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Louisville, Kentucky (In breed rotation)

Judge: Justin Benz

Live streaming available via Show Barn Flix

NAILE JACKPOT FUTURITY SHOW

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Louisville, Kentucky (Following Open Columbia Show)

Entries due October 1 - more info on page 49

2024 NATIONAL COLUMBIA SHOW & SALE

June 3 – 8, 2024

Spanish Fork, Utah

National Columbia Junior Show

Spencer, Iowa

JUNE 8, 2023 •

JUDGE: TODD TAYLOR

CHAMPION RAM

Alyston Gull (Pitt 3345)

1st Yearling Ram

YEARLING RAMS

1. Alyston Gull Pitt 3345

Champion Ram

2. Kenadi Bredahl Bredahl F212

3. James Jarvis Jarvis 0878

4. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2229

5. Addison Businger Sherrick 52

6. Alyston Gull Pitt 3321

7. Danlee Jarvis Jarvis R260

8. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y - 0200

NATURAL COLORED YEARLING RAMS

1. Kashtyn Bredahl Bredahl F211

Champion Natural Colored Ram

FALL RAM LAMBS

1. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 2124

Reserve Champion Ram

2. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 0407

3. Cooper Bredahl Diamond B F225

4. Jackson Thiesen T Eastman TA308

5. James Davis Davis 2820

6. Addison Businger Businger 57

RES. CHAMPION RAM

Hattie Hendricks (Hendricks 2124)

1st Fall Ram Lamb

SPRING RAM LAMBS

1. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 0464

2. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2304

3. Calder Smith Lorica 2306

Todd Taylor of Arlington, WI judged the National Junior Show.

Selection of the Champion Ram

CHAMPION EWE

Alyston Gull (Pitt 3346)

1st Class 3 Yearling Ewe (Sr Champion)

YEARLING EWES - CLASS 1

1. Courtney Bauck C Bauck 21-415

2. Morgan Davis Thiesen 2116

3. Alyston Gull Worm 1696

4. Kashtyn Bredahl Luiz 2203

5. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 22-28

6. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y0213

7. Jackson Thiesen Bauck 21-70

8. Cortney Copeland Copeland 293

9. Danlee Jarvis Eagleson Y0215

10. Maggie Jarvis Roath 2-31RR

YEARLING EWES - CLASS 2

1. James Davis Thiesen 2211 Res Champion Ewe - Res Sr Champion

2. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 22-30

3. Ella Brown Luiz 2223

4. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2231

5. Makenna Modlin Thiesen 2215

6. Grace Hayes Borcher 2379

7. Cooper Bredahl Woolstenhulme 1008

8. Addison Businger Sherrick 53

9. James Jarvis Roath 2-46RR

10. Sawyer Smith McCorkle 222

YEARLING EWES - CLASS 3

1. Alyston Gull Pitt 3346 Champion Ewe - Sr Champion

2. Sidney Lantzy Thiesen 2210

3. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2218

RES. CHAMPION EWE

James Davis (Thiesen 2211)

1st Class 2 Yearling Ewe (Res. Sr Champion)

YEARLING EWES - CLASS 3 (CONTINUED)

4. Courtney Bauck C Bauck 21-416

5. Adam McCorkle Frey 21-49

6. Morgan Davis Geerts 2789

7. Kenadi Bredahl Sweet 2191

8. Rylie Schmitt Peterson 7361RR

9. Maggie Jarvis Jarvis

10. Danlee Jarvis Roath 2-39RR

11. James Jarvis Geerts 2765

NATURAL COLORED YEARLING EWES

1. Sidney Lantzy Hendricks 22-17 Champion Natural Colored Ewe

PAIR OF YEARLING EWES

1. Alyston Gull

2. Courtney Bauck

3. Hattie Hendricks

4. Morgan Davis

5. Rylie Schmitt

6. Jackson Thiesen

FALL EWE LAMBS

1. Courtney Bauck Worm 329

2. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2250

3. Cooper Bredahl Diamond B F226

4. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y - 0201

5. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y - 0202

6. Ella Brown Geneva Hills 2210

FALL EWE LAMBS (CONTINUED)

7. Ella Brown Geneva Hills 2202

8. Kashtyn Bredahl Kashytn Bredahl F221

9. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 2136

10. Cooper Bredahl Diamond B F222

11. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 0516

12. Grace Hayes Thiesen 2258

EARLY SPRING EWE LAMBS

1. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 427 Jr Champion

2. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 2156

3. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 2141

4. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2306

5. Adam McCorkle Bredahl 22-01

6. Sawyer Smith Lorica 2304

7. Kenadi Bredahl Hendricks 3-10

8. Cooper Bredahl Diamond B 23-08

9. Ella Brown Bredahl 23-03

NATURAL COLORED

EARLY SPRING EWE LAMBS

1. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 2332 Res. Champion Natural Colored Ewe

2. James Davis Davis 2826

LATE SPRING EWE LAMBS

1. Courtney Bauck Worm 363 Res Jr Champion

2. James Davis Davis 2867

3. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2320

4. Makenna Modlin Hendricks 3-16

5. Morgan Davis Geerts 2864

6. Alyston Gull Frey 22-19

7. Alyston Gull Pitt 3690 PAIR OF LAMBS

1. Courtney Bauck

2. Elizabeth Thiesen

3. Rylie Schmitt

4. James Davis

5. Macoy Thiesen

6. Alyston Gull

Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 427)

1st Early Spring Ewe Lamb

Courtney Bauck (Worm 363)

1st Late Spring Ewe Lamb

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM

Kashtyn Bredahl (Bredahl F211)

1st Natural Colored Yearling Ram

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE

Sidney Lantzy (Hendricks 22-17)

1st Natural Colored Yearling Ewe

RES. CHAMPION

NATURAL COLORED EWE

Hattie Hendricks (Hendricks 2332)

1st Natural Colored Early Spring Ewe Lamb

BEST FLEECED ANIMAL Sawyer Smith

JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE

RES. JR CHAMPION EWE

2023 FUTURITY COMEBACK SHOW RESULTS

2023 NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW FITTING CONTEST

Gull (Worm 1696)

2022-2023 FUTURITY POINTS PLACINGS

SHOWMANSHIP RESULTS

2023 NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW SHOWMANSHIP DIVISIONS:

SENIOR DIVISION

Champion: Macoy Thiesen

Reserve: Emily Anderson

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

Champion: Cortney Copeland

Reserve: Courtney Bauck

JUNIOR DIVISION

Champion: Danlee Jarvis

Reserve: Morgan Davis

TEAM SHOWMANSHIP

Champion: Alyston Gull & Adam McCorkle

CORTNEY COPELAND RECEIVES THE ANNE KEY AWARD

The Anne Key Award is presented to a Junior CSBA member to commemorate Anne’s nurturing personality. Cortney Copeland was the unanimous choice to receive the 2023 Anne Key Award. Cortney is the daughter of Mike and Becky Copeland from Lewiston, Ohio.

Anne is remembered for her kind, compassionate, friendly personality. Anne was always willing to lend a hand and was, especially, involved with younger sheep producers. Anne passed away in the spring of 2012 after a long battle with cancer.

Cortney, like Anne, is a go-getter. She does not wait for things to happen. She makes things happen. Cortney is the newly elected President of the Junior Association. Just like Anne Key, Cortney is an organizer and has demonstrated her leadership quickly. She has already organized her Junior Board by creating a timeline for the next 12 months, so the Juniors stay focused on what needs to be done and by when. A mentor program is being created that joins a Junior Board member with a CSBA Youth Support Committee member. Cortney will tell you that more gets done when everyone has a schedule and plan to accomplish goals.

The CSBA proudly congratulates Cortney Copeland!

Senior: Macoy Thiesen

Junior: Danlee Jarvis

Intermediate: Cortney Copeland

Team: Alyston Gull & Adam McCorkle

National Columbia Show & Sale Spencer, Iowa

JUNE 5-10, 2023 JUDGE: KENT SPILDE

2023 RESULTS

NATIONAL CHAMPION RAM

Isaiah Bauck - Dew Drop Farms

1st Yearling Ram - Odd

Sold for $2,750 to Cruit Sheep Farm, IL

RES. NATIONAL CHAMPION RAM

Leland Thiesen & Sons

2nd Yearling Ram - Odd

Sold for $1,500 to Spray Sheep Co., MN

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM

Hendricks Sheep Company

1st Natural Colored Jr Ram Lamb

Sold for $1,000 to Rene Amey, PA

RES. NATURAL COLORED RAM

Triple C Sheep Co.

1st Natural Colored Yearling Ram

Sold for $700 to Pamp Columbias, MN

YEARLING RAMS - ODD

YEARLING RAMS - EVEN

NATURAL COLORED YEARLING

National Columbia Show & Sale

CHAMPION

Selection of the

ODD YEARLING EWES

EVEN YEARLING EWES

PRODUCTION EWES

National Columbia Show & Sale

Peterson Sheep Co. Doug & Lindi Peterson

1st Yearling Ewe - Odd

Sold for $2,000 to Jessica Manthe, IL

Frey Columbias

2nd Yearling Ewe - Odd

Sold for $1,900 to Cortney Copeland, OH

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE

Frey Columbias

1st Natural Colored Yearling Ewe

Sold for $3,900 to Moenter Homestead, OH

RES. NATURAL COLORED EWE

Frey Columbias

1st Natural Colored Jr Ewe Lamb

Sold for $800 to FTW Sheep, IA

Kent Spilde of Stoughton, WI judged the National Sale Show.

CHAMPION PRODUCTION EWE

Raspberry Meadows Farm

Don & Lois Wissmann

Sold for $850 to Lorica Farm, CO

NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE

RES. NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE

Senior Ram Lamb Sold to Barr Farms, IL

National Columbia Show & Sale

HIGH SELLING RAM & BEST FLEECED RAM

Jarvis Sheep Co.

2nd Yearling Ram - Odd

Sold for $5,500 to Frey Columbias, ND

BEST FLEECED EWE

Leland Thiesen & Sons

3rd Late Senior Ewe Lamb

Sold for $1,600 to Moenter Homestead, OH

HIGH SELLING EWE

Leland Thiesen & Sons

1st Early Junior Ewe Lamb

Sold for $4,000 to Rylie Schmitt, MO

CHAMPION PAIR OF EWES

Peterson Sheep Co.

1st Pair of Yearling Ewes

Sold for $1,700 to Joe Addario, NH

BEST CONSIGNMENT

Frey Columbias

Sponsored by Sydell, Inc.

EWE FLEECE PLACINGS

1. Triple C Columbias

2. Triple C Columbias

3.

4. Triple C Columbias

5. Triple C Columbias

6. Raspberry Meadows Farm

7.

8. Lorica Farm

9.

10. Triple C Columbias

COLUMBIA WOOL SHOW

JUDGE: FRED EAGLESON BUCHANAN, NORTH DAKOTA

Overall Champion Fleece

Champion Ewe Fleece: Triple C Columbias (17 lbs)

Reserve Overall Champion

Reserve Ewe Fleece: Triple C Columbias (14 lbs)

Champion Ram Fleece: Iron Water Ranch (12.75 lbs)

EWE FLEECE PLACINGS (CONTINUED)

11. Geneva Hills Farm

12. Raspberry Meadows

13. Raspberry Meadows

14. Geneva Hills Farm

15. Geneva Hills Farm

RAM FLEECE PLACINGS

16. Iron Water Ranch

COLORED FLEECE PLACINGS

1. Triple C Columbias

2. Triple C Columbias

2023 NATIONAL COLUMBIA SHOW & SALE BANQUET

Grand Champion Fleece Award (Champion Ewe Fleece): Triple C Sheep Co.; Sponsored by Geneva Hills Columbias, David Brown

Reserve Grand Champion Fleece Award (Reserve Ewe Fleece): Triple C Sheep Co.; Sponsored by Geneva Hills Columbias, David Brown

Champion Ram Fleece Award: Iron Water Ranch; Sponsored by Geneva Hills Columbias, David Brown

Geneva Hills Farm

Raspberry Meadows Farm

Lorica Farm

2023-24 CSBA Ambassador Alyston Gull, presented by 2022-23 Ambassador Cortney Copeland

Reserve Champion Ram Award: Thiesen Columbias; In honor of Yogi Braet; Sponsored by the Braet Family

Champion Production Ewe Award: Raspberry Meadows Farm; Sponsored by Prairie Island Columbias

Reserve Natural Colored Ram Award: Triple C Sheep Co.; Sponsored by Steinmetz Columbias

Champion Ewe Award: Peterson Sheep Co.; In honor of Richard Gerber; Sponsored by Brandt Columbias

Best Ram Fleece (Live) Award: Jarvis Sheep Co.; In honor of Craig Pitt; Sponsored by Pitt Columbias

Best Ewe Fleece (Live) Award: Thiesen Columbias; Sponsored by Triple C Sheep Co.

Champion Natural Colored Ewe Award: Frey Columbias; Sponsored by Bredahl Columbias

Consignor’s Choice Award: Thiesen Columbias

Champion Ram Award: Isaiah Bauck; In honor of Mark Bradford; Sponsored by Brandt Columbias

Reserve Champion Ewe Award: Frey Columbias; Sponsored by Timber Creek Columbias

Champion Natural Colored Ram Award: Hendricks Sheep Farm; Sponsored by Bredahl Columbias

CSBA DONATIONS FOR SILENT & PROMOTIONAL AUCTION

DONATIONS FOR SILENT & PROMOTIONAL AUCTION

LIVESTOCK MARKET TO RETURN IN 2024 FOR ONLINE BIDDING

Many thanks to Brian and Hannah from Livestock Market who handled the National Sale. LM will travel to Spanish Fork and provide the same services in 2024. Next year, consignors will be able to add photos and/or videos to the LM feed prior to the National. Watch for details next spring.

Livestock Market is a large online marketer for all kinds of livestock and has dozens of partners to sell equipment. LM is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. TractorHouse, AuctionTime, and MachineryTrader are very recognizable marketing partners. The livestock piece is expanding quickly and includes cattle, horse, sheep, hogs, and goat. You can learn more about marketing your product on the LM website https://www.livestockmarket.com/

Spanish Fork, Utah, will be the location of the 2024 National Columbia Show and Sale! Sandra and Matt Jarvis and family will be our hosts. Planning is already underway.

LOCATION: DATES:

SPANISH FORK FAIRGROUNDS

475 SOUTH MAIN

Located on the south edge of town

Spanish Fork is about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City on I-15.

SPANISH FORK

• Hampton Inn (1.8 miles from fairgrounds) 462 E Commerce Way, Spanish Fork. 385-248-0550

JUNE 3-8, 2024

The format will be the same as in past years. Times are Mountain Daylight Time.

• Junior Show: Thursday morning, June 6th

• National Show: Friday morning, June 7th

• National Sale: Saturday, June 8th, 10 am

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• Quality Inn (1.6 miles from fairgrounds) 632 Kirby Lane, Spanish Fork. 801-798-9400

**These two hotels are off I-15 in an area with shopping and restaurants

PAYSON

• Quality Inn (6 miles from fairgrounds) 830 North Main St., Payson. 801-4774508

**The Pitt Family’s favorite place to stay!

SPRINGVILLE

• Days Inn (3.9 miles from fairgrounds) 520 South 2000 West, Springville. 801-477-4508

• Microtel (4 miles from fairgrounds) 535 South 2000 West, Springville. 716-794-1547

• Holiday Inn & Express (6 miles from fairgrounds) 1502 North 1750 West, Springville. 801-489-5000

** These hotels are right off I-15 with easy access on and off.

Matt and I are excited to bring the National Columbia Sheep Show back to Spanish Fork, Utah. There is much to do in the Spanish Fork area before or after the NSS. Make this trip a vacation! Utah is beautiful. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Sandra Jarvis

See the beauty of Utah!

Utah has some of the most beautiful and unusual landscapes in the world. Why not visit these National Parks or attractions as a part of your 2024 NSS travels?

• ARCHES NATIONAL PARK 3 hours/183 miles from Spanish Fork

• BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK 3.5 hours/222 miles

• ZION NATIONAL PARK 3.75 hours, 262 miles

• CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, 3.25 hours/198 miles

• CAPITAL REEF NATIONAL PARK, 2.75 hours/172 miles

• SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN RESORT, 28 miles

• PARK CITY, 75 miles

• SALT LAKE CITY, 52 miles

SHOW & SALE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Nothing is more relevant to the sheep industry than artificial insemination. AI is “the” topic that CSBA members requested for this year’s NSS. The CSBA Promotion Committee called upon Dr. Jim Schoelerman from Everly, Iowa, to host the educational pop-up in Spencer. On Wednesday afternoon, Jim, with the help of his daughters Maddie and Adalyn, took us through the steps of sheep AI. The demonstration prompted a full afternoon of questions about tips for successful AI, how to perform embryo transfer, and the future of reproductive technology in sheep.

Jim and his sons, Ty and Zach (both of whom aspire to become veterinarians), are all trained and skilled in AI. Recently, the Schoelermans added a building dedicated to veterinary work and AI on their home farm. Jim and his family raise purebred Suffolk sheep and in recent years have added Babydolls. Schoelerman Babydolls have quickly gained national acclaim for their top-notch quality.

2022-23 FUTURITY BANQUET RECOGNITION

THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU WHO HELPED MAKE THE NATIONAL SHOW & SALE A SUCCESS - FROM SHOW MANAGEMENT TO CONSIGNORS!

Futurity Comeback Champion

Ewe: Alyston Gull; Sponsored by Braet Family

Futurity Points Champion Ewe: James Davis; Sponsored by Braet Family

Futurity Comeback Champion

Ewe - Breeder: Worm Columbias; Sponsored by Troxel & Hildebrandt Columbias

Futurity Points Champion Ewe - Breeder: Thiesen Columbias; Sponsored by Troxel & Hildebrandt Columbias

The CSBA is honored to announce the 2023 Silver Bell Award Recipients: A & K Columbias, Tom and Kay Wright, Rick and Ann Wehri, and Karine West, from Newcastle, Wyoming. The Silver Bell is a lifetime achievement award which recognizes the member(s) dedication to promoting and advancing Columbia sheep. It also represents the contributions made by the honoree beyond the show ring.

When describing this year’s recipients, other Columbia breeders referenced A & K Columbias as producing good, solid Columbia sheep. They raised fine fleeced Columbias with substance and bone, and Columbias that could withstand the rigors of the western range. More importantly, the Wright and Wehri families were described as hardworking, good people who were dedicated to Columbia sheep, and always honest and trustworthy with consistently good sheep.

Like many sheep producers, sheep came to the Wright Ranch as bum lambs in 1975. The first Columbia ewes arrived in 1979 from the Troy Freeburg flock. In the 1980s, Mom (Kay) hauled children to county and state fairs with success coming quickly in the highly competitive Wyoming Columbia scene.

They have an impressive resume:

• 6 NSS Champion or Reserve Champion Pair of Ewes

• 5 NSS Champion or Reserve Champion Ewes

• 3 NSS Champion or Reserve Champion Rams

• Sold a $6,000 Junior ram lamb at the NSS

• 2002 – Won both the National Champion Ram and Ewe

• Hosted two National Shows and Sales in Douglas, Wyoming

• Kay was elected as the first female president of the CSBA in 1998

• Recognized as the 1999 Columbia Sheep Family of the Year

• A 20-year Consignor at the Newell Ram Sale

A & K Columbias always enjoyed attending any sheep show, especially the National. Kay and Ann often said, “Columbias are more fun when you share with others.” That is, certainly, their trademark as CSBA members.

Member of the WESTON BORCHER Year

Weston Borcher from Powell, Wyoming was presented with the Member of the Year Award at the 2023 National Show & Sale. Pictured from left to right: CSBA Ambassador Alyston Gull, Weston Borcher, Alison Crane, Presenter Dan Westlake

The Borcher family farm was located initially in Deaver, Wyoming, just down the road from the Borcher’s current home in Powell. Lynn Borcher, Weston’s uncle, ran the Borcher Hampshire flock. In 1966, Kenny, Weston’s uncle, acquired the family’s first Columbia sheep through a Sears Foundation Starter Flock program. Gene, Weston’s father, took over the Hampshires and Columbias when Kenny and Lynn. Gene was drafted during the Vietnam conflict and his parents took care of the sheep. The sheep stayed in Deaver until the 1990s when Weston’s grandparents retired from the farm in Deaver. The sheep transitioned to the ranch in Powell with Weston’s family.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Gene and Ronda’s four children; Jeff, Danelle, Ashley, and Weston; managed and showed the Hampshire and Columbia breeds. However, it was Weston who had a passion for the sheep business. Weston learned how to shear and fit sheep at a young age. Today, Weston is recognized as an outstanding fitter and shears professionally throughout the year. Weston began a very successful showing career at a young age. He has produced multiple National Champions in the Columbia breed. Today, Borcher genetics are prominent on many pedigrees. Weston showed the 2018 National Reserve Champion Ewe and Reserve Champion Fleece. During the Covid year, a Borcher ewe was the highest-selling ewe on the National Columbia Online Sale. In 2011, Borcher Columbias repeated with the National Reserve Champion Ram. At the state level, Weston has exhibited numerous supreme and breed champions at the Wyoming State Fair.

Weston also served on the Columbia Board from 2013-2017. Recently, Weston dispersed his Columbia flock and will focus on his other breeds and commercial ewes. He has agreed to manage Brandt Columbia’s, Weston and Ron (Brandt) are developing an elite group of ewes produced from ELSA, a Louisville class-winning ewe, and several other exciting ewes the Brandt family acquired from Weston over the years.

Weston’s passion for breeding and creating high-quality sheep, and for the sheep business in general, is at the core of his success in the sheep industry. Whether breeding high-quality terminal range sires, Columbias, Rambouillets, Natural Coloreds, or commercial production ewes, Weston Borcher is uniquely adept in his approach and understanding of the genetic potential of a sheep. Today, that skill is rare in the sheep world.

Personally, Weston enjoys fly fishing, and fly tying. He is engaged to Alison Crane, Executive Director of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association. Together, they will continue to expand the Hampshire, Rambouillet, and commercial ewe flocks at Borcher Sheep Company.

COLUMBIA STARTER FLOCK PROGRAM ENTERS FIFTH YEAR

The Columbia Sheep Breeders awarded their seventh eighth flocks to beginning Columbia breeders at their an nual National Show and Sale held in Spencer, Iowa at the Clay County Fairgrounds. This program was adopted by the members six years ago and has been up and running successfully for five years.

The 2023 flocks were awarded to Sam Gullion from Somerville, Arkansas and Rachel Embree from Long Valley, South Dakota. Sam was gifted three females from Geerts Family, Gene va Hills and Henkel Family. The Henkels were the 2021 Starter Flock Recipients and donated back to the program. Sam selected a Leland Thiesen & Sons fall ram as his herd sire.

Rachel will start her Columbia flock with ewes from Fred and Kay Eagleson, Geneva Hills and Bredahl Columbias. She used her ram voucher to purchase a ram from Triple C Columbias.

This program has been very successful because of the members of the CSBA. Thank you to those who have donated females and advice to the new Columbia Breeders.

The Starter Flock Program is open to anyone over 18 years who has not been a Columbia sheep senior or junior member in the past. Applications are due March 1st. The Board of Directors will select a recipient by April 1st to be announced in the sale issue of Speaking of Columbias magazine. The recipient will receive one (1) ewe lamb, one (1) yearling ewe and one (1) brood ewe. The ewes will be donated by current CSBA members. The ewes will be registered in the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association and will have at least a QR status. The CSBA will assign a mentor who will be available to answer questions and provide advice to the recipient. The mentor will be a current (paid) CSBA member. The winner must be present at the National Show and Sale to receive the flock. At that time, the winner will be awarded the ewes and receive a $500 voucher to use toward the purchase of a ram at the National Show and Sale. In the second year, the CSBA will provide a $250 voucher for the purchase of any Columbia sheep at the following National Sale. In year five (5), the recipient must support the program with the donation of a female from their flock of any age or provide a monetary donation of $500 which would be used for the purchase of a female for the starter flock program out of the National Sale that year. The recipient must maintain their CSBA membership and registrations for five years. In the first five years if the recipient finds it necessary to liquidate their Columbia flock or cannot maintain them, he/she must notify the Association.

For an application or more details, please visit our website at https://columbiasheep.org/starter-flock-2/

If you would like to donate females or money to the Starter Flock Program, please email David Brown at genevahillsfarm@gmail or Charlie Worm at charliew@extendedag.com

Sam Gullion and Rachel Embree at the 2023 National Show & Sale Banquet, where the were presented as the starter flock recipients

Russell Bell was only a kid when neighbor Charles Archibald (Pine Tree Ranch) gifted the nine-year-old with a three-legged ewe that had clashed with a coyote. Russell chose the name “Sue” after Charles’ wife. A brief time later, Russell’s neighbor to the north dropped off a bummer Rambouillet to share a four-acre patch with Sue-the-ewe. In 1966, Russell added five Columbia ewes from the National Columbia Sale. Fast forward several decades and that kid has become a stalwart in the Columbia breed. Today Russell and Kathy Bell run a flock of 160 Columbia, 70 Targhee, 70 Rambouillet, and one hundred commercial ewes near Gillette, Wyoming.

Russell can tell story after story about his relationships and experiences in the Columbia breed and range business over the past seven decades. Russell recalls, “Heck, there were one hundred thousand sheep within a 50-mile radius of my place, once upon a time.” Russell says, “I remember a time when there were 30 yearling rams in a class at the Wyoming State Fair and National.” Russell still appreciates the days when Columbia sheep were inspected, and the blood system was used to define fleece type. He says he and Kathy have won too many awards in the Wyoming State Fair show ring and in fleece competitions to remember them all!

Russell has very fond memories of Earl Boller and the “Duke of Earl.” The “Duke of Earl” was the 1986 National Champion Columbia Ram (pictured to the left). Russell was sixteen years old at the time and went to see “Duke” before the NSS. He wanted that ram in the worst way, but he was unable to get to Great Falls to attend the National. Instead, his uncle went, along with instructions to bid on that special ram. Unfortunately, the ram sold for more than Russell’s budget would allow. It was a tremendous surprise when Russell learned his uncle kicked in the balance! The “Duke of Earl” came to the Bell Columbias for the price of $8,000! Russell took out a loan to reimburse his

uncle. When asked, Russell will tell you, “The “Duke” is the cheapest ram I ever bought!” He will also tell you that Earl Boller was instrumental, as a mentor and friend. “The Duke” sired the Bell’s Reserve National Champion Ram shown in 1988.

Over the years, Russell and Kathy have evolved in the type of sheep they raise. Since they have a strong range ram business, they raise rams that prove their productivity for other ranchers. For this reason, they have their own grading system that rates feet and legs, fleeces, wool covering on the head and face, and percentage of docked lambs, among other factors. They cull ewes heavily. They only select replacements with genetics to breed within 15 to 16 days, lamb without assistance, and raise offspring that come off of grass at close to 120 pounds. Russell and Kathy select a sizable number of replacement ewes each year to maintain these standards. The results are obvious in the number of range rams sold by the Bells each year.

Russell is particularly proud of his work with the county 4-H wool judging program. It began with showing kids how to evaluate wool on the sheep. Soon Russell was the full-time coach for the Converse and Campbell 4-H Wool Judging team. Coach Bell’s teams have been almost untouchable in terms of Championships. His teams have won more Wyoming State Championships than any other county. His teams have the Wyoming record for winning five state championships in a row.

The Bells are equally proud of their five daughters. Kimberly is the lead 4-H Agent in their home county. Billie is a certification specialist in an oil drilling operation. Christina is the regional supervisor for Walmart. Jackie and her family own and operate a tire retailer. Lisa works as a dental assistant. Kimberly, Billie, and Christina make up Rocking Star Columbias and are active on the ranch. The Bells have six grandchildren—four boys and two girls.

Russell is a true advocate for Columbia sheep. He says other breeds have been temporarily popular in range territory. However, the viability and the mothering traits of Columbia sheep still make the breed relevant. He believes this is the right time for the CSBA to regain a foothold in the commercial industry.

Champion Production Ram, 2022 National Columbia Show & Sale held in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

ALL-AMERICAN JUNIOR SHOW 2023 RESULTS

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 - MADISON, WISCONSIN - JUDGE: SKIP ANDERSON

CHAMPION COLUMBIA RAM

Elizabeth Thiesen

1st February Ram Lamb

CHAMPION COLUMBIA EWE

Elizabeth Thiesen

1st Yearling Ewe

The 2023 All-American Junior Show was held June 30th - July 2nd in Madison, Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center. In the Columbia show, 28 head were exhibited from eight different exhibitors. Photos courtesy Ringside Sheep Magazine.

FALL RAM LAMBS

1. James Davis Davis 2821

2. Cortney Copeland Copeland 0407

JANUARY RAM LAMBS

1. Morgan Davis Geerts 2846

FEBRUARY RAM LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2309 Champion Ram

2. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2310 Reserve Champion Ram

3. Cortney Copeland Copeland 0464

PAIR OF RAM LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

2. Cortney Copeland

1.

YEARLING EWES

1. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2218 Champion Ewe

2. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2212 Reserve Champion Ewe

3. Morgan Davis Thiesen 2116

4. James Davis Thiesen 2211

5. Courtney Bauck Troxel 21-415

YEARLING EWES (CONTINUED)

6. Cortney Copeland Frey 2-83

7. Courtney Bauck Troxel 21-416

8. Cortney Copeland Copeland 293

9. Nash Arthur Borcher 2148

PAIR OF YEARLING EWES

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

2. Courtney Bauck

3. Cortney Copeland

FALL EWE LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2259

2. Cortney Copeland Bauck 22-71

3. Morgan Davis Hendricks 2136

JANUARY EWE LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2303

2. Cortney Copeland Frey 3-4

3. James Davis Chase P2302

4. Morgan Davis Geerts 2842

FEBRUARY & LATER EWE LAMBS

1. Cortney Copeland Copeland 0520

2. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2311

3. Nash Arthur Bauck 23-39

4. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2322

ALL-AMERICAN JUNIOR SHOW 2023 RESULTS (CONTINUED)

FEB & LATER EWE LAMBS (CONTINUED)

5. Hattie Hendricks Geerts 2864

6. James Davis Davis 2867

PAIR OF EWE LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

2. Cortney Copeland

3. James Davis

4. Morgan Davis

YOUNG FLOCK

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

2. Cortney Copeland

3. Morgan Davis

BEST 4 HEAD OF EWES

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

2. Cortney Copeland

BEST FLEECE

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

JACKPOT FUTURITY SHOW AT NAILE 2023

Juniors—don’t forget the Futurity Jackpot Show to be held following the Open Show in Louisville! This is an added class to the Louisville Open Columbia Show. Any junior member who owns a 2023 Futurity ewe lamb is eligible. $2,500 in prize money will be awarded. $500 is guaranteed to the top Futurity ewe lamb. The prize money payouts will be divided equally between fall and spring classes based on the number of entries. Entries are due October 1.

2023 LOUISVILLE JUDGE ANNOUNCED

Justin Benz will judge the 2023 NAILE Columbia Show on Wednesday afternoon, November 15th. Justin evaluated the National Show in Cheyenne in 2022.

He grew up in North Dakota showing Rambouillet sheep and market lambs. He is a graduate of North Dakota State University with a BS degree in Animal Science and from Kansas State University with a MS in Swine Nutrition. Justin currently works for the Kansas Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. He is the Northeast Region Supervisor.

Justin is a partner in his family’s Rambouillet operation. Benz Rambouillets currently runs 100 registered ewes and markets stud rams, range rams, and replacement and show ewes, nationally. In his spare time, Justin enjoys going to livestock and sporting events and spending time with his nephew and nieces.

Morgan Davis is the daughter of Manda and JD Davis, and granddaughter of Mike and Marna Geerts. Check out her answers to our junior spotlight questions below!

Her brother James is featured to the right.

Age: 12

Hometown: Hinckley, IL

Grade & Career Plans: 7th grade - Large Animal Veterinarian

How and when did you get started showing sheep, and specifically Columbias?

We’ve had them all my life. Grammy and Papa picked Columbias, and when I was born, I got a sheep.

What has been your favorite part of being involved with the Columbia breed, and the sheep industry in general?

I like that we travel to a bunch of different states so we can see places we’ve never been.

What was your favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year in Spencer?

I liked staying at the AirBnb with a trampoline.

What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown?

I like Dime and Sparkle, my futurity sheep from 2021 and 2022.

What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep?

Sports (volleyball, basketball, track), Pearler beads, and reading

What’s something that your “Columbia family” would be surprised to learn about you?

I shoot Air Rifle in 4-H

What advice would you give to another young person getting started with sheep?

Learn what makes a good sheep so you can choose one without your parents helping.

James Davis is the son of Manda and JD Davis, and granddaughter of Mike and Marna Geerts. Check out his answers to our junior spotlight questions below!

His sister Morgan is featured to the left.

Age: 9

Hometown: Hinckley, IL

Grade & Career Plans: 4th grade - Engineer

How and when did you get started showing sheep, and specifically Columbias?

I was born in a family that showed Columbias. I got my first sheep when I was 7 months old from Keys.

What has been your favorite part of being involved with the Columbia breed, and the sheep industry in general? Finding out if a lamb will be black or white and a ram or ewe.

What was your favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year in Spencer? Going to the lake

What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown?

This is too hard. I like showing the black Columbias best. Peanut Butter Cup and Thunder are great. I like Moose a lot, too, but she is white.

What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep?

Soccer, Legos, and riding my dirt bike

What’s something that your “Columbia family” would be surprised to learn about you?

I have two different colored eyes

What do you consider your proudest achievement (doesn’t have to be sheep):

Winning the Futurity Points show with Lizzie this year.

Four Columbia rams consigned by Bell Columbias of Gillette, Wyoming topped the sale average at the 94th Wyoming State Ram Sale on September 13, 2022, in Douglas, WY.

Yearling Sale Average by breed were:

• Columbia $1400

• Targhee $1280

• Rambouillet $1064

• Suffolk $872

• Hampshire $700

• Suffolk/Hampshire $694

The top-selling ram among Bell’s Columbia consignment sold for $2400 – the 3rd highest price among all breeds – to a commercial breeder from Kansas. The buyer was impressed by the University of WY Ram Test information.

Bell’s top ram (Flock Tag B-182, CSBA Registration # Y-18521) was twin-born on 4/2/2021, is QR, and gained 1.0 pound per day while on the U WY Ram Test. He was sired by B-173 (a ram with Lawson breeding) and out of B-775 (a home-bred Bell ewe).

• His full brother earned Certified Columbia Ram status on the 2021-22 Wyoming Ram Test and ranked 13th on the WY Certified Index among all 90 rams on test, including Rambouillet, Targhee,

and Columbia. The Index is based on rate of gain (25%), feed efficiency (25%), clean fleece weight (30%), and loin eye area/100# (20%).

• The same full-brother won the 2022 NSS Champion Production Ram class in Cheyenne.

• His sire won CSBA’s 2022 NSS Champion Ram Fleece Award in Cheyenne.

• His half-sister won CSBA’s 2022 NSS Champion Fleeced Ewe Award in Cheyenne.

• His grand-sire (B-709) sired one of the first three rams to earn CSBA’s Certified Columbia Ram status in 2019, the first year of the program.

Congratulations, Kathy and Russell Bell. Thanks for your commitment to breeding for success in the sheep industry. MEMBERS’

JUNIOR BOARD: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello fellow Columbia breeders. My name is Cortney Copeland, the newly elected Junior Board President. I am the 16 year old daughter of Mike and Becky Copeland. I have raised Columbia sheep my entire life, and I am excited to see where this leadership position takes me. I along with Grace Hayes (Vice President), Ella Brown (Secretary), Courtney Bauck (Treasurer), Jackson Thiesen (At Large), Danlee Jarvis (At Large), and Alyston Gull (Ambassador) are excited to get to work! So far we have discussed ways to improve the National Junior show and the Junior Board. We have also started planning for the North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) as well as the 2024 National Junior Show in Spanish Fork, Utah. As the new board members and I continue to plan events over the next two years please feel free to reach out with questions and or recommendations. On behalf of the junior board and association I want to thank all of you for your continued support, and the efforts that have been put in to building up a one of a kind program.

Cortney Copeland

CORTNEY COPELAND, OH, JUNIOR BOARD PRESIDENT

2023-34 JUNIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CSBA JUNIOR MEMBERS

From left to right: Cortney Copeland (Junior Board President); Alyston Gull (Ambassador); Courtney Bauck (Treasurer); Ella Brown (Secretary); Danlee Jarvis (At Large); Grace Hayes (Vice President)

Not pictured: Jackson Thiesen (At Large)

Thank you to all of the junior members who were present at the meeting held at the National Sale! We look forward to another year of serving these great junior members.