Speaking of Columbias - Winter 2023/24 - Breeders Directory

The cover photo is credited to Manda Davis, Geerts Columbias. The photo captures moment we see so often at this time of year. Thank you Manda for reminding us of peaceful moment we relish during lambing season.

Iwould like to welcome everybody into the new year and hopefully everyone had a great and safe holiday. For starters I want to make clear that no Board of Director will ever reach out asking for money donations or gift cards. Please all be aware of scammers as these emails/texts can look legitimate. If you ever have any concerns or questions about something you received that does not look right, please reach out to Charlie Worm or Myself. I would like to address another concern that we have heard, which is that of advertisement in the SOC. This was a conversation we had back in June when members were stating they still wanted paper copies of SOC. To avoid confusion, there are two options if you want to take out an ad in the SOC. The first option is to have someone build your ad for you; this is something that you will need to pay for. The second option is to create your own ad that needs no additional work, which is free. There are also options to take out a years worth of ads which will save you money in the long run and could be republished multiple times. If you have any additional questions when it comes to advertising in the SOC please reach out to Katherine Kuykendall or Charlie Worm directly.

With every new year comes new challenges.

The next challenge that we face will be this up-andcoming lambing season. Some of us have probably already started and some of us might not start for months. It doesn’t matter when you start, we all face challenges. I hope as members of the CSBA we can all work together to help each other out through these tough times during lambing. Sometimes we have a hard time talking about some of the issues we have during lambing, worrying that we aren’t doing something right. Personally, a few years back we had a problem with selenium in our grain. This was a new issue on our farm and took us a while to get to the bottom of it. This caused our ewes to not dilate correctly which caused many more issues as you can imagine. It was a tough lesson to learn and one we won’t forget. Selenium is now something that we are aware of and know a lot more about. My hope in sharing this story is that someone else out there can relate or has something they could share to help our community grow and produce healthy lambs.

Another challenge that we all face is the constant change in weather, globally. This past year in New England we had 17 out of 19 weekends where it rained. This made getting hay out of the fields more difficult and kept our pastors very wet. All the builtup water caused other health issues that we normally don’t see. Other parts of the country experienced droughts and high temperatures that they’ve never experienced in previous years. We all need to pay attention to our environment as it is very im-

portant to all of us and needed to be able to raise this great breed of sheep. One word that comes to mind, that I wish for all of us, is adaptability. Our environment is constantly changing, just like in 2020 the year Covid changed how we sell our animals and fleeces to the public. These challenges that we face will be different from year to year and we need to be ready for the challenges to come. We need each and everyone of you to be successful and that is the only way that we will succeed as the great Columbia breed.

I want to congratulate everyone for the success over the last year. Not all of us got to the show ring to promote our Columbia breed but for those who did I want to say thank you for being out front and promoting. I also want to say thank you to all the people that put fleece first this past year. The Columbia‘s have a very strong place in this market but we need to keep promoting our fleeces and improving on them. I also want to say thank you to our breeders who are in the commercial market. I know the Columbia is a fast-growing breed, putting on an average of a pound a day. This makes raising Columbia’s something that the commercial breeder keeps an eye on. We know that average daily gain it’s very important as it turns into profits in the end.

I want to wish everybody a happy 2024. Looking forward to seeing you all at our annual membership meeting this upcoming June in Utah.

Steve Hampson

STEVE HAMPSON, MA 2020-22 CSBA PRESIDENT

SECRETARY’S MESSAGE

By now, most of you are lambing or will be lambing soon. Good luck! The American Sheep Industry celebrates “Lamb Lovers” month during February.

This issue of the SOC features the CSBA membership. Thank you to all our members listed in this annual directory. Thank you for your support and continued interest in Columbia sheep. The membership directory can be found on our website as well.

As the new year begins, I want to remind members that we have a “MEMBERS ONLY PAGE” so you can keep updated on the CSBA financial reports, Board Committee work, and Board meeting minutes. To get your 2024 password, fill out the online form which you can find on the CSBA website www.columbiasheep.org. Keep in mind the CSBA follows the calendar year, as determined by the By-Laws.

This SOC comes to you a little late. My day job has been particularly demanding during the fall and winter. By day, I work as a crop insurance agent and risk management specialist. In our area, farmers experienced drought conditions for two growing seasons. 2023 was especially tough and our clients reported a record number of claims. We work with a little over 400 policies and over 90% had claims which amounted to a payout of over 10 million dollars. All of those claims required overtime and extra attention to strict deadlines. My apologies for the late issue.

The next SOC will be the Sale Catalog. It will be right on time with a release on May 15th. The Results Issue is printed in late August and covers the NSS and other show results. The Breeder’s Directory comes out at the first of the year so we can summarize year-end data and the NAILE. If you have special events or information to share with the CSBA, be sure to let me know. Contact me by email or phone.

Charles Worm

CHARLES WORM, MN CSBA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Happy 2024 from Wisconsin!

Although I’m sure many of you are at the height of spring lambing, I can’t help but look back on Louisville and the great breed shows we had. Congratulations to Elizabeth Thiesen on having Supreme in the Junior Show! Supreme at Louisville is such a highly sought after achievement, and I know the dedication it takes to get there. It was fun to witness.

I apologize for the delay on this issue. I’m intent on making the sale catalog issue timely, so be sure to get your information in! I’m excited for the trip out west. See you there!

Katherine Kuykendall

KATHERINE KUYKENDALL, WI EDITOR, SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS

MEMBERS ONLY WEB PAGE

Be sure to go to the CSBA website and fill out the 2024 PASSWORD request for the members “only” website. On the members page you can stay up to date with the CSBA Board minutes, Committee Reports, and Financial Reports.

The annual Columbia Sheep Breeders membership drive is going on in February. Every member renewal will have their name put in a hat and a prize drawing will be on March 1st. Five prize gift certificates from Premier Supply will go to the lucky winners! Prizes are $500, $300, $100, $50, and $50. Membership can be paid online on the CSBA website or mail to the CSBA office.

Geerts Family Columbias donated the prize for the Louisville “Best Fleece.” Thank you for sponsoring the 2023 prize and for all of your past support.

Thank you!

The 2023 NAILE Best Fleece award in the open show was presented to Addison Businger of Bluffton, Ohio on Businger 58.

LOST SHEPHERDS

Evan Neumeister

November 21, 2005 - November 22, 2023

Evan Andrew Neumeister, age 18, of New Palestine, passed away November 22, 2023 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born on November 21, 2005, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Andrew Neumeister and Kelly Neumeister. Evan was in his senior year at New Palestine High School and had received his firefighter I & II Certifications. He was a member of Hancock County 4-H and enjoyed golfing and weightlifting. He loved spending time with his friends and family. Evan loved life and was fiercely loyal to his family and friends. He will be remembered mostly for his loving, witty, easy-going personality.

Evan is survived by his loving family including, father, Andy Neumeister of New Palestine; mother, Kelly Neumeister (Lloyd Arthur) of Greenfield; siblings, Jarrod Neumeister and Grant Neumeister of New Palestine, Evan Arthur and Nash Arthur of Greenfield; grandparents, Jim and Diana Mumaw of New Palestine, Robert and Connie Gambrel of New Palestine and Mary Neumeister of Indianapolis; aunts and uncles, Amy (Doug) Hunter of Greenfield, Chris (Christy) Mumaw of Greenfield, Ryan Neumeister of Fort Wayne, Anthony (Nicole) Neumeister of Greenfield, Stephanie Bridgewater of New Palestine, and Johnathan Neumeister (Elise Neyerlin) of Denver, CO, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Neumeister, and great-grandparents, Paul and June Neumeister.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Evan Neumeister Memorial Fund. Please mail gifts to the Community Foundation of Hancock County, 971 W. US 40, Greenfield, IN 46140 or make online.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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 303-990-0485

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

NEW MEMBERS

NEW SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS

Jackie Rosenbush, Sarona, WI

Billiar Farms, Buhl, ID

Double A Ranch, South Shore, SD

NEW JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS

Jamen Christensen, Spanish Fork, UT

S.A. Smith, Sunburst, MT

Leland

Doug

Christened the following:

If you attempt to locate a town called “Petersonville” in North or South Dakota, you will not find it on a map of either state. However, if you ask a local or, better yet, an old-timer in Lemmon, South Dakota, they will be quick to share a bit of history about “Petersonville.” Despite being named after its founder, George Ed Lemmon, the Lemmon area was homesteaded by a large populace of immigrants with the name Peterson. Thus, the tag name and where Peterson Sheep Company has its roots.

Doug and Lindi Peterson reside on the same ranch homesteaded by Doug’s great-grandparents. By their proximity to Lemmon the Peterson’s post office address places them in South Dakota. Logistically, however, Peterson Sheep Company is located across the border in

North Dakota. Doug and Lindi are happy to be identified with both locales.

Doug was serious about sheep at an early age. Doug’s dad had sheep, but Doug wanted a more serious future with sheep. Doug admits he “bugged” his dad so he could raise five bum lambs from a neighbor. Those bums transitioned into a 4-H project. Later, Doug made his first major investment when he acquired five gate-cut ewes from PeSchmaltz, a Columbia producer in the Hettinger area. However, his starter flock was missing a ram. So, Doug found help from LeRoy Johnson who, at the time, was the shepherd at the Hettinger Research Station. LeRoy loaned Doug a ram to get him started. But, most impor-

Doug & Lindi Peterson received the National Champion Ewe Award at the 2023 National Show & Sale, pictured with Ambassador Alyston Gull.

In addition to raising Columbias, the Petersons also raise and exhibit Hampshire sheep, including the 2019 Reserve National Champion Ram at NAILE.

tantly, LeRoy provided the inspiration, expertise, and guidance that propelled Doug into the sheep industry. Doug considers LeRoy to have been one of his closest friends and mentor.

When Lindi and Doug married, Lindi brought even greater energy and enthusiasm to the ranch and sheep business. The sheep were their livelihood and they shared, and continue to share, in all aspects of the operation. The Peterson homestead was the perfect location to raise their two sons Bryan and Scott. It was not unusual to see Lindi “toting” kids, and later grandkids, while she was attending to sheep chores. Even today, they maintain a large home so, as Lindi says, “Everyone can come home at the same time.”

The Peterson’s sheep numbers have varied over the years from 1,000 ewes (to lamb out) to the current flock size of five hundred ewes. They have commercial ewes and purebred Hampshire, Suffolk, and Columbia ewes. Both Doug and Lindi agree that the Columbia ewes are superior to the commercial or the other purebreds. As advertised, the Columbias are easier to manage, are docile and handle better in jugs, have better milking ability, and are caring mothers. Lindi is always quick to mention that she “loves her Columbias!”

The Petersons agree that they raise “their kind of sheep.” They have produced outstanding results in the Hampshire, Suffolk, and Columbia show rings. Peterson’s genetics can be found in countless pedigrees in all three breeds. Many producers have profited from the Peterson “kind” of sheep. Today, about one-third of the Peterson flock is purebred.

Among the challenges faced in today’s sheep industry, they feel the demise of the range ram business has been the most impactful to their Columbia business in range territory. Currently, they sell about ten range rams annually as compared to forty or more in years past. Both agree that when shearers started to be particular about the size to shear, the larger breed range ram business dried up. They also understand the challenges of the wool market. Fortunately, they are located within 150 miles of the Center of the Nation warehouse in Bel Fouche thereby making their marketing a bit easier.

The Petersons attended their first National Columbia Show and Sale in 1988 in Wausau, Wisconsin. They have been regular consignors since, consistently winning Champions and Reserve Champions. Over the years, both have been active in the leadership of the Colum-

The Petersons exhibited the 2023 National Champion Ewe at the National Columbia Show & Sale.

bia Association. Doug was director for the Minnesota-Dakota Columbia Sheep Breeders which once represented a sizable membership from those three states. Doug recalls serving with icons of the breed; Marlin Burchill, Palmer Schonning, and Harold Osborne. Lindi served as a National CSBA Director. They are generous supporters of the CSBA and Junior Association. Three years ago, they donated the Junior raffle ewe lamb. That lamb holds the record for most raffle tickets sold. Two years ago, they donated a fitting stand to raise Jr. Association funds. Lindi has added a Black Hills Gold necklace to be CSBA banquet auction for many years. They are Silver Booster Club Members. In 1996, Doug and Lindi were recognized as CSBA Member of the Year.

Doug and Lindi are proud parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. As Lindi shared, “All of them have gotten to be successful at the career they wanted.” Today, their son Scott is a teacher in Lemmon. His children include Brody, a dentist in Hettinger, and Braydon, a speech pathologist in Dickinson. Son Bryan was lost to a rare autoimmune condition ten years ago. Bryan worked with

Doug in the lumber business and held a degree in Theological Studies. Bryan’s daughter, Kourtney, is the national director for a major corporation and Bryan’s son, Brandon, is a highly skilled welder.

Four years ago, Cassidy Lobdell joined Peterson Sheep Company as their shepherd. Cassidy has become an integral part of the operation. Lindi says, “We could not do what we do without Cassidy.” Cassidy’s daughter Cari is a shepherd in training and is a joyful part of their family.

Doug keeps extremely busy off the ranch with their lumber yard/hardware store in Lemmon. He also oversees several hotel and housing investments in local communities. Lindi has an extensive cookie jar collection and doll collection. One of her rarest finds is a Charlie McCarthy doll made famous by ventriloquist, Edgar Bergen.

Both Doug and Lindi will tell you that their favorite sheep event—hands-down—is the National Columbia Sheep Show and Sale. They look forward to it every year. They describe the NSS as a reunion of lifelong friends that they would not miss. They will be in Spanish Fork to catch up with everyone again in 2024! They can hardly wait!

The Petersons exhibited the 2019 National Champion Ram at the National Columbia Show & Sale.

STARTER FLOCK DUE MARCH 1

The starter flock program is designed to provide a starting point for future Columbia producers. The application due on March 1, 2024. The app can be found on the CSBA website under the tab “Starter Flock.” Applicants can fill it out online or by hand and submit it to the CSBA office or David Brown, Chair of the Program.

The basic requirements are:

• Minimum of 18 years old

• Has not been a junior or senior member of the CSBA

• Winner must attend the 2024 NSS

• The Starter Flock includes 1 ewe lamb, 1 yearling ewe, and 1 brood ewe. All sheep will be registered and be at least a QR status.

• The recipient will receive a $500 voucher to purchase a ram at the 2024 NSS.

• In 2025, the recipient will get a $250 voucher to use at the NSS.

• In five years, the recipient will be asked to donate sheep back to the program.

• More details can be found on the CSBA website.

50 YEARS AT MINNESOTA STATE FAIR

Charles Worm was recognized at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair for being a 50-year exhibitor. Those years include exhibition as a 4-H member, FFA member, participation as a FFA advisor, and as an Open Class sheep exhibitor.

Louise Worm was recognized for 50 years but her years were a few more at 56 years. She exhibited sheep as a 4-H member, FFA member, as an FFA advisor, and Open Class Sheep exhibitor. In 2022, Louise was recognized as the first female to exhibit livestock in the Minnesota FFA Show during the FFA’s 75th Livestock Show celebration.

Congratulations to Charles & Louise!

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

I was in the foster care system at 3 and moved to Durham, where I am now. My family has raised Columbias for years, and I help my grandma feed the sheep every day for as long as I can remember. When I got old enough to show at my local fair I started showing them.

Grace Hayes

At the 2023 National Show & Sale, Grace was elected as the Vice President of the Junior Columbia Board of Directors. Read more about Grace below!

Age: 18

Hometown: Durham, California

Grade & Career Plans: 12th grade. I plan to be a veterinarian, for small and large animals. My career goal is to have my own local vet office.

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

My favorite part has been being able to travel around showing my favorite breed.

What was your favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year in Spen‑ cer?

Becoming apart on the junior board, and being more involved with the other kids.

What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown?

My favorite sheep I’ve shown is my current yearling ewe, MingMing. She’s named after a character from my childhood show.

What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep?

I play basketball and softball, and I love photography.

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

I love Hamilton the musical.

What do you consider your proudest achievement?

Almost graduating high school.

What advice would you give to anoth‑ er young person getting started with sheep?

Stick with it, you won’t always win, but as long as you have shown to the best of your ability and given your all you have won.

Early Mornings

Show Season

Mountain Vacation

Breed Classes

National Shows

Country

Steak

Grace is pictured with the rest of the Jr Board at the 2023 National Banquet.

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

I grew up raising Columbias with my grandpa and I have been showing Columbias for as long as I can remember. I started showing market lambs and goats at 8 years old.

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

My favorite part of being in the Columbia industry is that I get to make so many fun memories with the people I have grown up with.

JUNIOR SPOTLIGHT

Alyston Gull

Now serving as the Columbia Ambassador, Aly is the daughter of Holly Courtney of Pitt Columbias. Read more about Aly below!

Age: 14

Hometown: Tooele, Utah

Grade & Career Plans: 9th grade. I plan to go to college for vet school and later go on to become a vet.

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

Being crowned the 2023-2024 National Columbia Ambassador.

What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown?

My favorite sheep I’ve shown would have to be “Uno,” my futurity ewe.

What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep?

I play softball and volleyball.

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

Something people I show with would be surprised to know about me is that going to the National every year is the highlight of my summer!

What do you consider your proudest achievement?

When one of my best friends Cortney Copeland got to hand her crown down to me for the Ambassador.

What advice would you give to anoth‑ er young person getting started with sheep?

For the younger showmen, my biggest pieces of advice I’d give is that everyone starts somewhere. You should never hang your head when you don’t win because the showman that won has been in your shoes before and it takes time.

Early Mornings

Lambing Season

Beach Vacation

Pop

Pizza

Breed Classes

National Shows

Previous Columbia Ambassador Cortney Copeland hands the crown to Alyston Gull at the 2023 National Banquet.

THANK YOU FOR THE OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT OUR SHEEP FAMILY IS VERY SPECIAL TO US

Bauck23-39 Bauck23-39

RESERVE CHAMPION IN & KY STATE FAIRS RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE JR. SHOW FIRST EVER FUTURITY CHAMPION EWE - THANK YOU TO THE MANY SPONSORS FOR THIS!

“LUCKY”

2023 NAILE JUNIOR SHOW

SENIOR RAM LAMBS (9/1 - 12/31)

1. Sam Gullion (Thiesen 2252)

JR RAM LAMBS (1/1 & LATER)

1. Nash Arthur (“Hoss” Thiesen 2309) Grand Champion Ram

2. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0464) Reserve Champion Ram

YEARLING EWES

1. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2212) Grand Champion Ewe

2. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2218)

3. Cortney Copeland (Borcher 2286)

4. Nash Arthur (Borcher 2148)

5. Sam Gullion (Bauck 22-36)

6. Sam Gullion (Geerts 2771)

SENIOR EWE LAMBS (9/1 - 12/31)

1. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2259)

Reserve Champion Ewe

2. Megan Inbody (Eagleson 0152)

3. Morgan Davis (Hendricks 2136)

4. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2258)

5. Cortney Copeland (Bauck 22-71)

JUDGE: JAKE REISTER

JUNIOR EWE LAMBS (1/1 & LATER)

1. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2320)

2. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2303)

3. Nash Arthur (Bauck 23-39)

4. James Davis (Davis 2867)

5. Addison Businger (Businger 60)

6. Morgan Davis (Geerts 2863)

7. Cortney Copeland (Frey 3-4)

8. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0520)

9. James Davis (Chase P2302QR)

10. Addison Businger (Businger 59)

BEST PAIR OF LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

2. Nash Arthur

3. Grace Hayes

4. Cortney Copeland

5. Addison Businger

6. Morgan Davis

7. James Davis

BEST FLEECE

1. Addison Businger (Businger 59)

SUPREME CHAMPION EWE OVER ALL BREEDS NAILE JUNIOR SHOW 2023

Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Columbia Ewe (Yearling Ewe)

Congratulations, Elizabeth! A big win for Columbias on the biggest stage!

GRAND CHAMPION RAM

Nash Arthur 1st Junior Ram Lamb

GRAND CHAMPION EWE

Elizabeth Thiesen 1st Yearling Ewe

BEST PAIR OF LAMBS

Elizabeth Thiesen

RESERVE CHAMPION RAM

Cortney Copeland 2nd Junior Ram Lamb

RESERVE CHAMPION EWE

Elizabeth Thiesen 1st Senior Ewe Lamb

BEST FLEECE

Addison Businger

YEARLING RAMS

2023 NAILE OPEN SHOW

1. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 244

Reserve Sr Champion Ram

2. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0344)

SENIOR RAM LAMBS (9/1 - 12/31)

1. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 347)

Reserve Grand Champion Ram (Sr Champion)

2. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 302)

EARLY JUNIOR RAM LAMBS (1/1 - 2/15)

1. Nash Arthur (“Hoss” Thiesen 2309)

Grand Champion Ram (Jr Champion)

2. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 351)

3. Peterson Sheep Co. (Peterson 23150)

4. Mike Moenter (Moenter 3110)

LATE JUNIOR RAM LAMBS (2/16 & LATER)

1. Peterson Sheep Co. (Peterson 23205)

Reserve Jr Champion Ram

2. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0464)

3. Addison Businger (Businger 58)

PAIR OF RAM LAMBS

1. Charles & Louise Worm

2. Peterson Sheep Co.

YEARLING EWES

1. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2212)

Grand Champion Ewe (Sr Champion)

2. Mike Moenter (Pitt 3322)

3. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 1640)

4. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2218)

5. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 1728)

6. Mike Moenter (Pamp 2004)

7. Cortney Copeland (Borcher 2286)

JUDGE: JUSTIN BENZ

PAIR OF YEARLING EWES

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

2. Charles & Louise Worm

3. Mike Moenter

SENIOR EWE LAMBS (9/1 - 12/31)

1. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2258) Reserve Sr Champion Ewe

2. Megan Inbody (Eagleson 0152)

3. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 328)

4. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 329)

5. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2259)

6. Mike Moenter (Thiesen 2250)

7. Cortney Copeland (Bauck 22-71)

8. Arthur Nelson (Peterson 22308)

JANUARY EWE LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2303)

2. Peterson Sheep Co. (Peterson 23101)

3. Cortney Copeland (Frey 3-4)

FEBRUARY EWE LAMBS

1. Nash Arthur (Bauck 23-39)

Reserve Grand Champion Ewe (Jr Champion)

2. Peterson Sheep Co. (Peterson 23143) Reserve Jr Champion Ewe

3. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 363)

4. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0520)

5. Leland Thiesen (Thiesen 2322)

6. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2320)

7. Addison Businger (Businger 59)

8. Mike Moenter (Moenter 3208)

9. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 369)

10. Addison Businger (Businger 60)

MARCH EWE LAMBS

1. Leland Thiesen (Thiesen 2323)

2. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 379)

3. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 381)

GRAND CHAMPION RAM

JUNIOR CHAMPION RAM

Nash Arthur

1st Early Junior Ram Lamb

GRAND CHAMPION EWE

SENIOR CHAMPION EWE

Elizabeth Thiesen

1st Yearling Ewe

PAIR OF EWE LAMBS

1. Leland Thiesen

2. Peterson Sheep Co.

3. Charles & Louise Worm

4. Grace Hayes

5. Elizabeth Thiesen

6. Cortney Copeland

7. Mike Moenter

8. Addison Businger

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM

SENIOR CHAMPION RAM

Charles & Louise Worm

1st Senior Ram Lamb

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE

JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE

Nash Arthur

1st February Ewe Lamb

BEST FLEECE RAM OR EWE

Addison Businger (Businger 58)

FLOCK

1. Charles & Louise Worm

2. Mike Moenter

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Charles & Louise Worm

2023 NAILE OPEN SHOW

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RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION RAM

Charles & Louise Worm

1st Yearling Ram

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION EWE

Grace Hayes

1st Senior Ewe Lamb

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION RAM

Peterson Sheep Co. 1st Late Junior Ram Lamb

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE

Peterson Sheep Co.

2nd February Ewe Lamb

1ST FLOCK & PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Charles & Louise Worm

BEST FLEECE Addison Businger

2023 JACKPOT FUTURITY SHOW

CONGRATULATIONS NASH ARTHUR!

The Jackpot Futurity Show was held following the Open Show in Louisville. Any junior member who owned a 2023 Futurity Lamb was eligible. $2,500 in prize money was awarded, with $500 guaranteed to the top Futurity ewe lamb.

FUTURITY COMEBACK SHOW

1. Nash Arthur (Bauck 23-39)

2. Cortney Copeland (Bauck 22-71)

3. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2258)

4. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2320)

5. Cortney Copeland (Frey 3-4)

VIEW & PURCHASE NAILE PHOTOS ONLINE:

NAILE Open Show

Photographer:

Simplicity Creative (Morgan Hauger)

www.simplicitycreative.com

NAILE Junior Show

Photographer:

KAK Images (Katherine Kuykendall)

www.kakimages.com

2024 NATIONAL WESTERN

DENVER, COLORADO

CARL OSBORN AWARD

FARM FLOCK OPEN DIVISION

COMMERCIAL BREED - COLUMBIA EWE FLEECE

1. Gail Sloan, Lawrence, KS

2. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

3. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

4. Gail Sloan, Lawrence, KS

FARM FLOCK COMMERCIAL FLEECE60’S (1/2 BLOOD) COMBING

1. Sloan Acres, Lawrence, KS

2. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

FARM FLOCK COMMERCIAL FLEECE58’S (3/8 BLOOD) COMBING

1. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

2. Sloan Acres, Lawrence, KS

GRAND CHAMPION FARM FLOCKCOMMERCIAL FLEECE DIVISION

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

CARL OSBORN AWARD

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

HAND SPINNING OPEN DIVISION

WHITE - 60-62’S (1/2 BLOOD) COMBING

1. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

WHITE - 56-58’S (3/8 BLOOD) COMBING

1. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

2. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HAND SPINNING - WHITE

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

CARL OSBORN AWARD

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

CHAMPION FAMILY EXHIBIT OF 5 FLEECES - HANDSPINNING

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

JUNIOR WOOL SHOW

CHAMPION COLUMBIA FLEECE

Calder Smith

OPEN COLUMBIA SHOW

CHAMPION COLUMBIA RAM & EWE

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

RESERVE CHAMPION COLUMBIA EWE

Victoria Gensback, SD

Pictured Below - Congratulations to Triple C Sheep Co (Roberta & Ashlie Chase) on having the Champion Columbia Ram & Ewe at the 2024 NWSS!

COLUMBIA SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR DIRECTORY

California

Grace Hayes

Hailee Luiz

Colorado

Calder Smith

Sawyer Smith

Illinois

James Davis

Morgan Davis

Indiana

Nash Arthur

Carly & Kate Bruner

Sidney Lantzy

Makenna Modlin

Jarrod Neumeister

Iowa

Norah Fox

Elizabeth Thiesen

Jackson Thiesen

Kansas

Hattie Hendricks

Minnesota

Madycyn Leyk

Gauge Leibl

Macoy Thiesen

Missouri

Rylie Schmitt

Montana

Lucas Arkell

Ainsley Diehl

Burleigh Diehl

Rhylee Diehl

Faith Gasvoda

Emma Myhre

Byron Roberts

Grace Rooney

S.A. Smith

Nebraska

Tamika Lynn Eastman

Marissa Rolle

North Dakota

Cooper Bredahl

Kashtyn Bredahl

Kenadi Bredahl

Ella Brown

Ohio

Addison Businger

Adrianna Finley

Monroe Groves

Megan Inbody

Zane Newland

South Dakota

Carrie Lobdell

Texas

Carter Henkel

Conrad Henkel

Crockett Henkel

Penelope Henkel

Matthew Priess

Utah

Jamen Christensen

Alyston Gull

Danlee Jarvis

James Jarvis

Maggie Jarvis

Washington

Paige Anderson

Wisconsin

Courtney Bauck

Seth Bauck

COLUMBIA SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION

SENIOR DIRECTORY

California

Brandt Columbias

8856 Stanford Lane Durham, CA 95938 209-704-1073

RBrandt2141@gmail.com

Ron & Andrea Brandt

212 Seventeen Mile Drive Pacific Grove, CA 93950 209-704-1073

RBrandt2141@gmail.com

Samuel Cooper

2351 Webb Ranch Road

Redwood Valley, CA 95470 707-489-1003

horsenaroundus@yahoo.com

Tammy Luiz 8234 Hwy A-12

Montague, CA 96064 530-598-5274

scrappinewe@gmail.com

Kevin & Edie Moberg PO Box 208

Chicago Park, CA 95712 530-263-7870

mobergcolumbias@gmail.com

Hailey Rose

3340 Sunny View Court Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-206-2378

Jeff Stackhouse

PO Box 237

Montgomery Creek, CA 96065 530-945-9620

jwstackhouse@gmail.com

Evan & Bobbie Winn

13118 Apple Rd Wilton, CA 95693 916-687-6918

b_Winn@frontier.com

Colorado

Roberta & Ashlie Chase

59700 E 88th St Strasburg, CO 80136

303-990-0485

ashlie.chase@yahoo.com

High Rocky Farms 2855 Otis Ct Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 303-241-7027

chrislachman@yahoo.com

Lorica Sheep Co

23555 Sweet Rd Calhan, CO 80808 210-510-9696

kazelie@protonmail.com

Iowa

Ruth Braet

308 Clinton St

Calamus, IA 52729

D‑A‑R Braet

308 Clinton St

Calamus, IA 52729

563-246-2668

FTW Sheep

1621 N 1st St

Sheldon, IA 51201 712-363-0765

jsfox.2013@gmail.com

Rob & Gail Travaille

5855 200th St Sibley, IA 51249 712-758-3249

rgtrav1988@gmail.com

Idaho

Billiar Farms

1518 E 3900N Buhl, ID 83316

Laughing Stock Farm

2141 E 4100 N Filer, ID 83328 208-731-9618

laughingstock@filertel.com

William & Peggy

Rickabaugh

457 Ben Morris Road

Priest River, ID 83856 208-263-9381

rickwoodfarm@aol.com

Illinois

Barr Farms Columbias

15382 Waterman Rd

DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-5414

barrfarms1@frontier.com

Cruit Sheep Farm 1828 County Highway 5 Findlay, IL 62534 217-756-3265

Dcruit@consolidated.net

Ronald L Deppermann

15327 W Smithville Rd Hanna City, IL 61536 309-565-4669

Rdeppermann@yahoo.com

Michael Geerts

14287 Covell Rd Morrison, IL 61270 815-499-8050

mgeerts55@hotmail.com

Manda Geerts‑Davis 7643 E Sandwich Rd Hinckley, IL 60520 815-499-8112

mandageerts@hotmail.com

Dave Kloostra 7064 Stallion Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025 314-943-1092

LG Columbias

602 Kiwanis CT #3 Freeport, IL 61032 815-505-4038

jere_2201@yahoo.com

Jessica Manthe

23526 N 750 Ave Kewanee, IL 61443 309-854-3905

jmanthe13@yahoo.com

Indiana

David Bruner & Family 4159 N Hwy 231 Greencastle, IN 46135 765-653-7114

dbruner@mastenres.com

Tom Hendricks

7934 S Co Rd 475 E Cloverdale, IN 46120 701-371-8529

Clint Kauffman 105 N Franklin Winamac, IN 46996 574-946-3900

ckauffmanmd@gmail.com

Kansas

Ryan & Lindsay

Hendricks

9931 Cavalry Rd

Leonardville, KS 66449 785-447-1117

rhendricks@usbcc.com

Tom & Gail Sloan 722 Hwy 40

Lawrence, KS 66049 785-841-1526

glsloan_ks@yahoo.com

Massachusetts

Michigan

Betty J. Seelye

15627 Hersey Rd Hersey, MI 49639 231-250-0333

Minnesota

Isaiah Bauck

38118 510th Ave

New York Mills, MN 56567 218-639-8484

CS Farms

11112 200th St NE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 218-639-8484

dewdrop@lakesplus.com

Hoernemann Family

21180 Cty 4 Blvd

Zumbrota, MN 55992

507-259-7244

fivehacres@msn.com

JK Acres

2125 120th St

Balaton, MN 56115 952-356-5099

JKacres2015@gmail.com

Steven Alan Johnson

19461 473rd Ave

Madelia, MN 56062

507-317-2915

sajson791@gmail.com

Linda & Terry Johnson

27476 Farmview Rd

Winona, MN 55987

507-454-4115

Steven Hampson

27 Whitney Rd Shirley, MA 01464

978-761-5824

hampsonss@yahoo.com

johnson@hbci.com

Doug & Melanie Pamp

1237 290th Ave

Garvin, MN 56132

507-626-0301

pamp@westtechwb.com

Spray Sheep Co

10075 40th St NW Milan, MN 56262 320-269-9644

pateespray@hotmail.com

Leland C Thiesen & Sons

39737 Hwy 71 Windom, MN 56101 608-574-9410

bthiesen@hanorusa.com

Rud Wasson

18815 Co Rd 4 Osakis, MN 56360 320-808-9201

rudwasson@hotmail.com

Charles & Louise Worm

82189 420th Ave

Lakefield, MN 56150

507-360-2160

ariesacres@gmail.com

Missouri

Mark Eagleson

4002 NE State Route BB Butler, MO 64730

701-658-9208

eagledoggnd@yahoo.com

Mary Greathouse

25593 State Hwy 149 Novinger, MO 63559

marygreathouse10@gmail.com

Raspberry Meadows Farm

5783 Hwy H

Leasburg, MO 65535

573-245-6851

rmfsheep@centurylink.net

Montana

Blackman Columbias

2987 Craig Frontage Rd

Wolf Creek, MT 59648

406-235-4227

rainablackman.kma.1967@ gmail.com

Loni Blackman

2987 Craig Frontage Rd

Wolf Creek, MT 59648 406-235-4227

R Jean Blackman

2987 Craig Frontage Rd

Wolf Creek, MT 59648

406-799-4727

Faith Gasvoda

14686 Judith Landing Road Big Sandy, MT 59520

406-386-2228

faithg1166@gmail.com

Pat and Bev Gibbs

513 Van Norman Road

Jordan, MT 59337

406-557-2852

patbevgibbs@gmail.com

Hart Sheep Co

74 Truly Loop Great Falls, MT 59405

406-736-5750

hartsheepcollc@gmail.com

Douglas Hitch

PO Box 368

Hobson, MT 59452

406-423-5651

dhitch@itstriangle.com

Crossroad Columbias

PO Box 252

Simms, MT 59477

406-264-5989

supersheepish@gmail.com

Timber Coulee

Columbias

PO Box 129

Sunburst, MT 59482

406-937-2775

sheepherder1957@gmail.com

North Dakota

Cade Bohlman

8860 25th St Sw

Richardton, ND 58652

701-300-2745

Bosch Family Farms

4093 58th St NE Knox, ND 58343

701-583-2586

mykellbosch123@gmail.com

Scott Bredahl

6273 57th St NW Berthold, ND 58718

701-578-5679

Jaden Deckert

16249 119th St NE

Baldwin, ND 58521

701-527-2935

jaden.deckert@outlook.com

Diamond B Livestock

6273 57th St NW

Berthold, ND 58718

701-578-5679

Fred & Kay Eagleson

2562 85th Ave SE

Buchanan, ND 58420

701-252-2621

Bradley Edin

11777 43rd St Se Valley City, ND 58072 701-845-5799

Billie Estridge

3491 112th Ave SE Valley City, ND 58072

541-480-1340

tcf@cbbmail.com

Lynn Frey

1219 55th St N Granville, ND 58741

701-720-5036

lynnhartmut@srt.com

Geneva Hills Farm 3491 112th Ave SE Valley City, ND 58072

701-840-7598

genevahillsfarm@gmail.com

Armin Heinle

550 9th Ave Se McClusky, ND 58463 701-363-2763

Mary Jane Henley

4947 50th Ave SE Streeter, ND 58493

701-261-7173

Elliot Iszler

23975 15th Street NW Baldwin, ND 58521 406-586-6400

Marlys Kippen

9475 County Rd 47 Bottineau, ND 58318

701-228-8123

Jeremy & Kayla Knudson

501 151st Ave SE

Blanchard, ND 58009

701-430-0131

Caitlynn Krump

16985 95th St SE Hankinson, ND 58041

701-242-7496

Don Lawson 6877 Co Rd 134 Flasher, ND 58535

701-527-0839

skoobydon@westriv.com

Daryl Lies

22 Rice Lake Rd Douglas, ND 58735 701-529-4463

Teryy & Julie Mangnall

11936 79th St SE Stirum, ND 58069

701-678-2168

North Dakota State Univ PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108

701-205-9764

Steve.e.anderson@ndsu.edu

Hettinger Research Center

PO Box 1377

Hettinger, ND 58639

701-567-4323

christopher.schauer@ndsu.edu

Britni Schaible 6900 94th Ave SW Mott, ND 58646

701-527-5036

Dean Schlichting

1319 41st Ave NW

Garrisson, ND 58540

Windy Prairie Ranch

11327 ND 5 NW

Noonan, ND 58765

701-641-0602

Nebraska

K & S Columbias

237 Evergreen Rd

Harrison, NE 69346

308-672-6772

marepwr@gmail.com

Littlefield Family Farm

521 24 1/2 Rd

Surprise, NE 68667

402-526-2240

michaelrlittlefield@yahoo.com

New Hampshire

Joseph Addario

393 Stage Rd

West Nottingham, NH 03291

603-566-2659

pa.ja.personal@gmail.com

New York

W Keith Stumbo & Family PO Box 121

Honeoye, NY 14471

585-367-2775

sheepkath@aol.com

Ohio

Cobb Columbias

4590 TR 135

McComb, OH 45858

419-957-6046

cobbsheepfarms@gmail.com

Thomas Conner & Family

15846 Cromley Rd

Ashville, OH 43103

614-332-2223

tommyc31@yahoo.com

Cortney Copeland 7476 Co Rd 23

Lewistown, OH 43333 937-596-6384

copeland13@embarqmail.com

Mike Copeland 7476 Co Rd 23 Lewistown, OH 43333 937-596-6384

mcopeland1966@gmail.com

Diller Sheep Farm

9490 Reservior Rd Harrod, OH 45850 419-649-3527

Eugene Dumbaugh & Family

4547 SR 61 S Rt 1

Mt Gilead, OH 43338 419-946-5203

Moenter Homestead 4721 Devil’s Hole Rd Pemberville, OH 43450 419-261-9555

michael.moenter@gmail.com

Seifert Farms

22200 Lemoyne Rd

Luckey, OH 43443 419-601-0538

adseifert22@yahoo.com

David Sherrick & Family 4433 E State Rd Lima, OH 45807

419-643-4357

clsherrick41@gmail.com

Oregon

Brendan Murphy

35179 Riverside Dr SW Albany, OR 97321

R & C Columbias

6995 Enterprise Rd Dallas, OR 97338

503-357-4152

r.c.columbias@gmail.com

Zane Van Horsen

35179 Riverside Drive SW Albany, OR 97321

541-223-8452

zane@ironwater.com

Pennsylvania

Lynne Dorward

10257 Schoolhouse Road

Kutztown, PA 19530

610-507-2326

dorwardlynne@gmail.com

Bruce L Snyder

10257 School House Rd

Kutztown, PA 19530

610-285-6570

South Dakota

Double A Ranch

15445 454th Ave

South Shore, SD 57263

605-949-2034

abean4444@yahoo.com

Peterson Sheep Co

803 23rd St NE

Lemmon, SD 57638

701-376-3115

peterson@sdplains.com

Steinmetz Columbias

PO Box 1239

Hot Springs, SD 57747

605-490-3015

lns@goldenwest.net

Texas

Central Texas Columbias

7200 FM 2125

Brownwood, TX 76801

325-998-8447

Walter Gerhart

Box 247

Lawn, TX 79530

325-660-6114

walter.gerhart@gmail.com

Utah

Caroline Frampton

678 W Erdway

Tooele, UT 84074

435-840-4255

Jarvis Sheep Co

2049 W 4000 S

Spanish Fork, UT 84660 801-376-1183

jsandra8335@gmail.com

Holly Courtney

317 W Cherry St

Grantsville, UT 84029

435-840-4118

hcourtney@ascentutah.org

Pitt Family Columbias

317 W Cherry St

Grantsville, UT 84029

435-840-4118

pfc.columbias@gmail.com

Kyle & Paige Roath

PO Box 698

Coalville, UT 84017

801-244-1514

paigeroath@yahoo.com

Woolstenhulme Bros

1969 S Hoytsville Rd

Coalville, UT 84017

435-336-2075

columbiasheep84@gmail.com

Washington

Daniel D Charlton

4042 Charlton Rd

Ellensburg, WA 98926

509-929-1884

charltoncolumbias@hotmail.com

Kevco Inc

2204 Riggs Rd

Touchet, WA 99360

509-394-0242

sheep2047@yahoo.com

Wisconsin

Carol A Falk

E1114 Lone Pine Rd

Waupaca, WI 54981

715-281-8262

Sara Hildebrandt

124 N Beach St

Plainfield, WI 54966

715-340-4812

sarahildebrant15@gmail.com

Jackie Rosenbush

N2946 Hagen Drive

Sarona, WI 54870

715-469-3644

Troxel Columbias

N6217 9th Ave

Plainfield, WI 54966

715-335-6854 (Farm)

sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com

Laura Troxel

1727 Divison St

Stevens Point, WI 54481

617-894-3505

yobe44@gmail.com

Wyoming

A & K Columbias

753 Morrisey Rd

New Castle, WY 82701

307-746-9416

rawehri@gmail.com

Bappe Columbias

582 8-Mile Rd

Riverton, WY 82501

307-856-6500

bappefarm@gmail.com

Bell Columbia’s

594 S Turnercrest Rd

Gillette, WY 82718

307-358-2188

klbsooner30@yahoo.com

Bryce McKenzie

550 S Pinnacle Dr

Buffalo, WY 82834

307-684-1578

bamcolumbias@yahoo.com

Fellow

Columbia

MAKE YOUR ENTRIES: OHIO SHOWCASE SALE

Breeders, As spring lambs start to hit the ground, we would like to urge you to consider making an entry to the Ohio Showcase sale this year. With the increase in popularity, the sale venue is quickly filling up. To combat this, at their most recent meeting, the sales committee decided that if there are not at least 10 Columbias exhibited at the sale, they will no longer be apart of the sale. If this happens, the junior members will be the ones to suffer. This sale is early enough that juniors will have ownership of the animal before the cut-off for most states. They will also lose a chance to buy a futurity nominated ewe, as this is one of the 3 sales you can purchase futurity nominated ewes. So, as the lambing season continues, please think about making an entry at the Ohio Showcase Sale this year. For more information or any questions you may have, contact anyone at Select Livestock Services, LLC, or go to their website for updates www.selectls.net.

STANDOUT HETTINGER COLUMBIA RAM TEST

In the words of Dave Pearson, Shepherd at the North Dakota Hettinger Research Extension Station, “This is the nicest group of Columbia rams that I can remember! They are doing great.”

Fourteen Columbia rams are on the current Hettinger test. Producers entered are Luke Steinmetz, SD (2), Loni Blackman, MT (2), Timber Coulee Columbias, MT (3), NDSU-Fargo (1), Faith Gasvoda, MT (1), Geneva Hills, ND (1), Charles Worm, MN (2), and Hettinger (2).

The test began on September 21st, 2023, and concludes with the annual Ram Test Field Day on March 9th. Everyone is invited to stop by and see the new HREC sheep facility. Dr. Chris Schaurer and Dave Pearson will share this year’s results and analysis of the data collected. Full results will be in the next issue of the SOC.

JUNIOR BOARD: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy New Year, Columbia breeders! The Junior Board put in the work in 2023, and nothing is going to change in 2024. After a successful North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE), my fellow board members and I have been hard at work planning for the upcoming National Junior Show this summer. We would like to thank everyone who has made monetary donations and helped organize activities so far. We could not do what we do without your support! With that being said, we are in need of some help. We are looking for a few breeders to bring an extra sheep or two for the fitting contest this year. If you would be willing, please contact me or any of the junior board members, we appreciate your support! We are also looking for award sponsors and monetary donations to help offset costs at the National this year. If you are willing to help with either of these requests, we greatly appreciate your support. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email or phone; all of my contact information can be found on the website underneath the Jr. Association tab. Please send any monetary donations directly to Charlie. Thank you all for supporting the Junior Association; we would not be here without you!

Cortney Copeland CORTNEY COPELAND, OH JUNIOR BOARD PRESIDENT

HAILEY LUIS PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL MAKE IT WITH WOOL

Junior CSBA Association member, Hailey Luis, had the opportunity to participate in the National Make It Yourself With Wool event recently held in Denver. The MIWW is held in conjunction with the American Sheep Industry Convention.

Hailey won the California MIWW Junior Division which allowed her to advance to the national level. Hailey found it to be a wonderful learning experience and an even better opportunity to share a common interest with new friends from throughout the country. She is planning for next year already!

A wool felting workshop was held for participants.

NATIONAL SHOW & SALE

Reminders

Check these off your list as you prepare for the 2024 NSS.

ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 15th and CLOSE APRIL 15th.

We need Corn Hole boards—please bring yours for the Wednesday night tourney.

Book lodging early. Spanish Fork is located on the fringe of numerous National Parks visited by tens of thousands each year. Check out VRBO and AirBNB options for families and groups.

Wool Show fleeces must be shorn within 12 months of the show.

Production Ram and Ewes should be shorn on or after January 1, 2024. Wool can remain on the legs below and knee and hock and on the head/poll. Wool may not vary more than 3/8” over the entire body.

Junior Fitting Contest—Juniors are looking for 6 to 8 ewe lambs that can be fitted for the fitting event on Wednesday morning. Bring one from home or get yours fitted for the Junior or Open Show.

The 2024 Rules will be posted on the CSBA website as soon as they are approved. The rules will only be online this year and not included in the Sale Catalog.

NATIONAL SHOW & SALE ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 15 ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 15!

Enter online at columbiasheep.org

($5 processing fee for mailed and written entries)

Entries received by April 15 will be listed in the printed sale catalog.

BECOME A NSS SPONSOR

The CSBA is honored to have producers sponsor the awards at the National Show and Sale. If you are interested in sponsoring any of the following, contact the CSBA office or your local director. We will recognize you at the annual banquet when the award is presented and named in the Results Issue of the SOC next August.

• Grand Champion Ram

• Reserve Grand Champion Ram

• Grand Champion Ewe

• Reserve Grand Champion Ewe

• Grand Champion Pair of Ewes

• Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Ewes

• Champion Natural Colored Ram

• Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ram

• Champion Natural Colored Ewe

• Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe

• Champion Futurity Ewe

• Champion Futurity Ewe – Comeback breeder

• Champion Points Futurity Ewe

• Champion Points Futurity Ewe – Comeback breeder

• Champion Ewe Fleece – Live

• Champion Ram Fleece – Live

• Grand Champion Wool Show Fleece

• Champion Wool Show Ram Fleece

• Champion Wool Show Ewe Fleece

• Consignor’s Choice

• Best Consignment

NSS FUTURITY FEE CHANGE

New futurity fees were approved by the CSBA Board during its February board meeting. The National Show and Sale Fee will be $35/head. All other approved sales will be $50/ ewe lamb. The approved sales include the Ohio Showcase, Midwest Stud Ram Sale in Sedalia, Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders Association, and all approved online sales.

2024 NATIONAL COLUMBIA SHOW & SALE

JUNE 5-8, 2024

DATE DAY TIME ACTIVITY

FORK, UTAH

June 5 Wednesday 10 am Junior Fitting Event

12 noon Ice Cream Social

1 pm National Wool Show

2 pm Educational Pop-Up

6 pm Corn Hole Tourney

June 6 Thursday AM Junior Show

*Times are Mountain Daylight Time.

3 pm Natural Colored Show followed by Production Show

6 pm Host Barbecue

June 7 Friday 8 am Futurity Comeback Show

9 am Open Sheep Show

6:30 pm Awards Banquet & Annual CSBA Auction

June 8 Saturday 10 am National Sale (Danny Westlake, Auctioneer)

LOCATION: LODGING:

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.

See the beauty of Utah!

BOOK LODGING EARLY! Visit the CSBA website to view recommended hotels in Spanish Fork, Payson, and Springville.

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