Welcome!
Dear Friends and Cattlemen -
We are happy to introduce our latest group of performance & genomically tested herd sires that are the product of well over 40 years of dedication to help our fellow cattleman succeed. Our Angus and Sim Angus lineups are led by our exceedingly influential herd sire, Jailbreak. He continues to surpass our expectations as a power bull that easily transmits his stylish looks, great growth curve, and highly maternal daughters with incredible teat & udder design, all with the versatility to use him on heifers or cows! Jailbreak and our other sire groups represent our continued effort to make performance cattle that are built for calving ease, rapid growth, style, carcass, and maternal quality. In our selections, you will find bulls that excel in each of these performance categories; many are of the quality that can sire your next generation of elite, fertile females built with first-class genetics that serious cattlemen demand.
Longevity and fertility are at the forefront of our feeding program that is designed to develop lean, hard, durable bulls that are ready to work a rigorous breeding season! Poppe Bulls are developed on a high roughage, lower energy diet with ZERO creep on summer pastures. Our disciplined feeding program helps ensure that the bulls are made right, look great and can maintain their best condition possible throughout the breeding season and be ready to do it all over again the next year.
Whether you are looking to calve fancy, scale crushing feeders; net extra carcass premiums; or make those highly sought after fertile replacement females, we have just the right bulls that check all the boxes, all backed by higher accuracy DNA enhanced EPD’s!
Thank you for taking the time to see how POPPE BULLS can enhance your program. We value our customers, and we respect the confidence our customers put in us to build quality cattle and help grow profits for their operations. Please call and schedule a time for a private showing of your herds next Poppe Bull!
Directions: 7 miles west of Crofton, NE on Hwy 12 and 3/4 miles north on 544 Avenue.
Thank you, the Horseshoe Hill Ranch Team
LIABILITY All persons who visit Horseshoe Hill Ranch do so at their own risk, legal, or otherwise, for their safety or for the behavior of the animals. The owners and staff assume no liability for property loss or any accident that occurs.
VOLUME DISCOUNTS 3% discount for any single buyer purchasing 3-5 bulls. 5% discount for any single buyer purchasing more than 5 bulls.
GUARANTEE All bulls will pass a breeding soundness exam prior to turnout of their first breeding season. This is not a breeding injury guarantee, death guarantee or otherwise. We highly recommend the purchase of breeding injury and/or mortality insurance to protect your genetic investment.
DELIVERY Free delivery up to 250 miles. Our goal is to deliver by April 15th or sooner if circumstances require.
EPDS LISTED AS OF JANUARY 23, 2026. PLEASE NOTE THAT EPDS CHANGE WEEKLY.
Online Sale MARCH 3, 2026
Bidding opens at 7 AM CT and closes at 7 PM CT when active bidding stops.
BULLS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ANY TIME AT HORSESHOE HILL RANCH!
SEMEN INTEREST Gary Poppe and Karen Poppe and Jay Poppe and Deanna Poppe d/b/a/ Poppe Bulls and Horseshoe Hill Ranch retains a one-half (1/2) semen interest in all bulls. In the event a bull purchased from Gary Poppe and Karen Poppe and Jay Poppe and Deanna Poppe d/b/d Poppe Bulls and Horseshoe Hill Ranch becomes a bull from which semen collection occurs (a bull becomes an A.I. bull) then Gary Poppe and Karen Poppe and Jay Poppe and Deanna Poppe d/b/a/ Poppe Bulls and Horseshoe Hill Ranch shall be entitled to one-half (1/2) of the semen and semen sales. In the event a bull is sold or transferred to another, Gary Poppe and Karen Poppe and Jay Poppe and Deanna Poppe d/b/a Poppe Bulls and Horseshoe Hill Ranch’s retained one-half (1/2) interest in the semen of the bull shall remain and be unaffected by said sale or transfer.
HEALTH Two rounds of Pyramid 5, Vision 7/Somnus and Pasturella. All bulls receive pre-breeding and foot rot vaccinations at fertility evaluations. This includes Express 3+VL5 and Fusoguard. All bulls are semen checked by a veterinarian and passed a fertility and breeding soundness exam before delivery. All Bulls are DNA tested.
Catalog Design by Honor Ag Branding Bull Photography by Doug Ward
Bidding Intructions
Bid online from the comfort of your home!
Preview the sale lots online, along with comprehensive data, pedigree, EPD’s, and videos of each lot for several days before the sale. During that time, bidders can leave a maximum bid, which the system will represent confidentially up to that amount. Bidders can also actively bid as the bid increases prior to the close of the sale. All lots will close at the same time in a horse race format. If a bid is placed within 5 minutes of the closing time, closing times will be extended 5 minutes for all lots after bid is increased. This will continue until no bids are placed for 5 minutes. Once the time runs out, the sale closes.
Buyers must create an account and request a buyer number through DVAuction. Sign up 24 hours prior to bidding and review the helpful tutorial at www.dvauction.com. You will receive an email stating the final bid price on the lot you purchased if you are the winning bidder. After the online sale closes, we will contact the buyers of each lot to make payment arrangements as soon as we can. If you have questions before we contact you, feel free to call us.
Driving the science of better breeding
There’s little room for error in the cattle business. You need the most advanced information to make smart selection decisions, and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) provides it through genomically-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs).
EPDs that traditionally contained all pedigree, performance and progeny information now also include results from available genomic, or DNA, tests.
Breeders who use genomic technology give buyers access to AGI-generated GE-EPDs that provide:
Increased predictability and decreased risk for young and unproven animals due to enhanced accuracy of EPDs
Better characterization of genetics for difficult-tomeasure performance traits
Driving the science of better breeding
If you do not wish to navigate the online sale, please contact us ahead of
(such as carcass traits, maternal traits and feed efficiency)
The ability to make more rapid progress for traits that are important to you, due to:
There’s little room for error in the cattle business. on decades of science-backed genetic evaluation tools originated and maintained through the American Angus Association®
· more accurate selection
· easier identification of genetic outliers
· the ability to propagate young animals with confidence earlier in their lives
Increased predictability and decreased risk for young and unproven animals due to enhanced accuracy of EPDs
Better characterization of genetics for difficult-to-measure performance traits (such as carcass traits, maternal traits and feed efficiency)
In fact, GE-EPDs on unproven animals have the same level of accuracy as if they have recorded 7-33 progeny, depending on the trait. That’s valuable insight, offered regularly through the breed’s weekly national cattle evaluation at www.angus.org.
How do you know if EPDs are genomically-enhanced?
The ability to make more rapid progress for traits that are important to you, due to:
· more accurate selection
· easier identification of genetic outliers
Ask your breeder, refer to the registration paper, or look for the AGI GE-EPD logo, Angus GSTM powered by Neogen or the HD50K® by Zoetis.
· the ability to propagate young animals with confidence earlier in their lives
Angus Bulls
HHR JAILBREAK N015
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feeders or attractive replacements.
HHR MAN IN BLACK N013
This powerful heifer bull prospect by LAR Man In Black has been demanding attention from the very beginning. Born with extra eye appeal from his Jailbreak dam, who has also produced one of the very top “up and coming” bred heifers. Look for this trend to continue with top calving ease, high end weaning and yearling performance, plus style that will be hard to beat. The pedigree includes influential sires such as 2U66, CC & 7, Bon View New Design, and others.
HHR JAILBREAK N094
is a highly skilled calving ease specialist sired by Jailbreak, and he’s particularly well-suited for front end heifers. His EPD profile demonstrates impressive functionality, leading with top 1% rankings in calving
HHR JAILBREAK N142
HHR JAILBREAK N078
N009 ranks in the top 4% for CED, top 15% for BW, top 10% for HP, and offers modest milk production along with top 10% in Functional Longevity. He is also among the top 25% for $ Maternal+79 and top 10% for PAP. This animal boasts impressive looks, exceptional calving ease, and outstanding ability to produce high-quality females. If you’re seeking
heifer bull prospect capable of creating attractive, durable, and functional females, N009 excels on all counts.
HHR JAILBREAK N156
HHR TRUE NORTH N095
Elbanna of Conanga 1209
HHR ABSOLUTE N030
Exceptional qualities and genetic potential result from a unique pairing of KCF Bennet Absolute and Jailbreak. While it’s difficult to measure these traits solely through EPD scores, their true value will be evident when their daughters are actively producing. Previous use of Absolute has inspired a loyal following among those who retain his daughters. These cattle are known for their dependability, gentle nature, and outstanding maternal abilities.
HHR ADDITION N102
EXAR Blackcap 7444
POPPE BULLS RETAINS A ONE-HALF
INTEREST IN ALL BULLS SELLING.
HHR ADDITION N051
HHR MAN IN BLACK N050
When it comes to docility these Additions definitely have it, but this bull also benefited from his mother’s incredible disposition as well, blessing him with a top 1% docility epd! He pairs solid calving ease with a top 15% epd for both weaning and yearling weight and high marks for $Weaned calf and $Maternal value.
This maternal sibling to Jailbreak has grabbed attention from the beginning and refused to let go! Made with that extra style we’ve become accustomed to with 31A’s (Jailbreaks dam) offspring and packs the performance punch Man In Black calves are renowned for, with a more refined finished product.
HHR MAN IN BLACK N219
HHR MAN IN BLACK N141
HHR MAN IN BLACK N111
HHR MAN IN BLACK N138
HHR TRUE GRIT N048
HHR MAN IN BLACK N118
Deer Valley Patriot 3222
Connealy National 390C
Ellza of Conanga 390C
Deer Valley Wall Street
HHR Blackbird Bonnie H157
HHR Blackbird C178
Connealy Capitalist 028
Deer Valley Rita 0274
Connealy Confidence 0100
Elsha of Conanga 138V
Basin Payweight 1682
Deer Valley Rita 36113 K
Bennett Absolute
HHR Blackbird Bonnie 22T
This National 390C son demonstrates outstanding performance across key EPDs, including calving ease, growth, maternal traits, feet, and carcass quality. He is out of an exceptional Wall Street female with a distinguished pedigree containing notable sires such as KCF Bennet Absolute, Mytty In Focus, and Rito 6i6.
Versatile
HHR NATIONAL N177
HHR ICONIC N071
HHR RAMESSES N035
HHR TRUE NORTH N053
HHR SECURITY N109
HHR WALL STREET N231
SimAngus Bulls
HHR JAILBREAK N166
DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND
HHR JAILBREAK H111
HHR BONNIE 31A
HHR BLACKBIRD G054
HHR BLACKBIRD D032
This Jailbreak son is sharply made with solid calving ease numbers and high growth projections. With TJ Main Event in his pedigree, whose own daughters have become highly desirable, N166 could be an outstanding candidate for “right sized” productive replacement heifers!
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HHR JAILBREAK N073
DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND
HHR JAILBREAK H111
HHR BONNIE 31A
LBRS GENESIS G69
HHR PRINCESS K126
HHR PRINCESS C003
79W
N073 is an exceptionally powerful Jailbreak son, boasting a significant growth curve, a calving ease score in the top 10%, and impressive carcass weight alongside outstanding marbling.
REFERENCE SIRE • HHR JAILBREAK H111
HHR JAILBREAK N045
BLACKBIRD 35 DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND HHR JAILBREAK H111
HHR BONNIE 31A
Early on N045 was one of our favorite Sim Angus bulls and continues to impress with his style and phenotype. With great calving ease and high numbers for his All Purpose and Terminal Index this bull should have great versatility! His granddam, Blackbird 35, has a proven record of producing outstanding bulls, with customers frequently describing her progeny as “Best Bull Ever.”
HHR JAILBREAK N068
DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND
HHR JAILBREAK H111
HHR BONNIE 31A
CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z
HHR BLACKCAP F026
HHR BLACKCAP 62U
1682 DEER
N068 excels in both weaning and yearling performance, ranking within the top 1% for each and outperforming a highly competitive group in these categories. Although his birth
is 102 pounds, he significantly improves calving ease with a 55% EPD, making this Jailbreak son, an excellent choice for breeding cows. His high marbling and impressive carcass
EPD contribute to a terminal index that places him in the top 2%.
HHR JAILBREAK N092
HHR JAILBREAK N203
HHR BONNIE 42Y NICHOLS EXTRA K205
HHR JAILBREAK N121
Offers the performance you want with Simmentals genetics, with Jailbreaks help to keep birthweights in check! Highly versatile for selling heavy feeders and nice potential for carcass premiums. Retained daughters should be a highlight as maternal goodness is exceptional from all four corners of this pedigree.
HHR ARROWHEAD N032
HHR BEDROCK N069
Building on the legacy of his sire, Bedrock, this bull demonstrates balanced traits complemented by improved calving ease and superior maternal quality, as reflected throughout his lineage. His highly productive dam consistently delivers A.I.-sired calves, and her sons have achieved strong sales results.
HHR BEDROCK N117
HHR ADDITION N066
HHR NATIONAL N207
This Addition son offers an impressive combination of traits—calving ease, growth, docility, carcass quality, and strong maternal attributes. He’s a high API and TI bull that should perform well, no matter your breeding goals. Reviewing his EPD profile you will find strengths in many categories. It’s important to highlight his exceptional maternal side: Addition females are outstanding, and his dam’s lineage is rich with productive cows.
HHR ADDITION N091
HHR NATIONAL N218
Red Angus Bulls
TAC GUARANTEE J117 ET 3SCC VERNA B47
HHR BLUET L174
HHR BLUET E004 TAC SECURITY D56
HHR GUARANTEE N016
HHR LEGACY N147
N016 is a heifer bull prospect noted for modest growth, high marbling, and heavy carcass weights. His granddam, Bieber Daphine 178Z (an OLY903 daughter), was among our topproducing Red Angus cows, recently retired at nearly 14 years old.
HHR GUARANTEE N024
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HHR LEGACY N135
HHR SPARTAN N063
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HHR KING N027
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