Welcome to our 11th Annual Bull Sale. We hope this catalog finds everyone in good health. As always, we remain optimistic for a better market and pray for more rain, as we know many around our area have not been receiving the moisture that is much needed. CattleUSA will be available during our sale. This will be a great opportunity for those of you who cannot attend the sale to bid live on the internet! We now have a website; for more information, find us at smithsaddlebutteranch.com!!
Here at Smith’s Saddle Butte Ranch, we strive to bring you the best genetics of our breeding program. We focus on high marbling and ribeye bulls in our herd, so when they pass those traits down through their calves, you as producers, will be able to cash in on those profits. As producers we all know the higher grading cattle get paid premiums, and we want that to trickle back to your pocketbooks. We work hard to produce bulls that qualify for the CAB certification. Using those bulls will give you the opportunity to qualify for value-added programs when selling your calves.
The target for our cows is a mature weight of about 1300 pounds that can wean off a calf 50-60% of her body weight; you’ll find that consistently in our herd. Our cows age well and produce high weaning calves. Many times you will find cows that are over ten years old still producing bulls that weigh well over 600 pounds.
We sell the top end bulls everything else has been culled out. We believe that if grass and water can’t raise a good bull then they should be cut, these are actual ranch raised bulls, therefore none of these bulls have been creep fed or raised on corn. After weaning they are put on a moderate ration and free choice of ground hay, giving you, as producers, quality bulls without the BS! They are not overfed to unrealistic 205 or 365 day weights, we have found that pushing them hard for those weights has led to bad feet and we want these bulls to be in your herd for years to come.
Smith’s Saddle Butte Ranch Travis, Rebecca & Family
Smith’s Saddle Butte Ranch
SALE DATE
Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1 p.m. – Lunch will be served!
SALE LOCATION
Bowman Livestock Marketing, Bowman ND 1 mile South of Bowman on Hwy 85
SALE DAY CONTACT
Travis – 605-641-5288
Austin Snook – 307-290-2161
Bowman Livestock Marketing – 701-523-5922
RINGMEN
AUCTIONEER
Scott Weishaar 701-872-5299 or 701-426-6826
Tri-State Livestock News, Wrye Williams ................ 406-938-3071
Dakota Prairie Outdoors, Scott Bachmeier............. 701-425-6651
GUARANTEE
All bulls are fully guaranteed for loss of use in the first breeding season. If a bull is determined unusable, by a vet, the bull will be replaced if one is available, or credit will be given in the next year’s sale. We value and respect a good customer relationship. Please notify us as soon as possible to discuss arrangements.
BRAND INSPECTIONS
A brand inspector will be available Sale Day.
SEMEN TESTED
All bulls have completed a breeding soundness evaluation and will be tested later in the spring.
HERD HEALTH
All cattle have had a complete vaccination program from birth to weaning. A veterinarian will be on hand Sale Day to write health certificates for those requiring them.
DELIVERY & FEEDING ARRANGEMENTS
We are offering free delivery on all bulls within 300 miles. We are offering free keep on the bulls until April 1. If you decide to take your bull home sale day, we will give you $100 off your bull.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The cattle will sell under the standard terms and conditions as recommended by the American Angus Association.
LIABILITY
Any person’s attending this sale does so at their own risk. Neither the owners, nor any person connected with this sale assumes any liability, legal or otherwise.
Reference Sires
Baldridge SR Goalkeeper
BD: 01/07/2019 Reg No: *19356243 Tattoo: G01
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN ENHANCE
SYDGEN RITA 2618
SYDGEN GOOGOL
SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 1255
SYDGEN LIBERTY GA 8627
FOX RUN RITA 9308
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CONNEALY CONFIDENCE 0100
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209
STYLES UPGRADE J59
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935
EXAR Stallion 7986
Hoover Know How
Centennial High Point
44 Strategic Advantage 6098
BD: 03/25/2016 Reg No: +*18551613 Tattoo: 6098
B/R FUTURE DIRECTION 4268
WR JOURNEY-1X74
2 BAR 5050 NEW DESIGN 7831
BLACKLASS 3734
BRICTON BLACKLASS 0114
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321
G A R NEW DESIGN 5050
LADY KELTON 5551 SPRINGFIELD BLACKLASS 8186
Tehama Tahoe B767
TEHAMA ELITE BLACKBIRD T735
TEHAMA MARY BLACKBIRD Y684
TEHAMA MARY BLACKBIRD T073
ONWARD TEHAMA GRIDMAKER L234
HENRIETTA PRIDE 81M
TEHAMA ELITE BLACKBIRD K592
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 SITZ TRAVELER 8180
S A V EMULOUS 8145
G A R RETAIL PRODUCT
TEHAMA MARY BLACKBIRD R704
SSBR Know How 129
Amdahl Prime Beef 1084
01/16/2021 Reg No: +*20106019 Tattoo: 1084
PRIME CUT 4493 VERMILION SIRLOIN
AMDAHL PRIME BEEF 9100
AMDAHL NIGHTWATCH 821 026
AMDAHL QUEEN 709-404 G A R PROPHET
AMDAHL HOMER QUEEN 531-709
SSBR Foresight 038
C C AMDAHL EMBLAZON 709U
MISS BLACKCAP 9127 AMDAHL JD NIGHTWATCH 679-821
R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608
A R HOMER 62
A R OBJECTIVE 1885 P A R HEAVY QUEEN RITO 531
SSBR Foresight 022
Sale Bulls
SSBR Goalkeeper 401
BD: 2/24/24
SYDGEN ENHANCE
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
EXAR STALLION 7986
SSBR MISS BANDA 061
SSBR MISS BANDA 573
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
Reg No: 21092543
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS SYDGEN RITA 2618
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
EXAR STUD 4658B
EXAR BLACKCAP 3385
WOODHILL FORESIGHT
SSBR MISS BANDA 271
SSBR Objective 402
BD: 2/25/24 Reg No: 21091521
SSBR OBJECTIVE 292 S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26
Wean ratio of 111, Dam posts 3 calves with a wean ratio of 106. This bull is ranked in the top 10% for WW and 15% for CED & YW. Potential heifer bull on larger framed heifers.
SSBR Objective 403
S TRAVELER 6807 T510
TC ABERDEEN 759
SSBR MISS BANDA 154 MONTANA JOURNEY 7098 WR JOURNEY-1X74
SSBR Objective 404
SSBR Stallion 406
3385 SSBR RITA 762
SODAK MARKSMAN A329 MOGCK SURE SHOT
FORESIGHT
SSBR Goalkeeper 407
S
SSBR Objective 409
SSBR Objective 412
ISABEL E030 SSBR LASS 776
Sale Bulls
SSBR Goalkeeper 411
ENHANCE
SSBR Stallion 415
SSBR Goalkeeper 414
EXCEED 3223
SR GOALKEEPER
CONFIDENCE PLUS SYDGEN RITA 2618
SSBR Tahoe 416
Sale Bulls
SSBR Goalkeeper 420
SSBR Know How 421
SSBR Know How 422
SSBR Know How
SSBR Stallion
SSBR Goalkeeper 426
WAR PARTY 7179
ELLA LASS Z363
FANNY 177 SSBR FANNY 587
bull is ranked in the top 3% for Milk. Wean ratio of 102.
BD: 3/5/24
SSBR Goalkeeper 428
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN ENHANCE
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
CONNEALY BLACK GRANITE
SSBR RUBY 879
SSBR RUBY 389
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229
S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 EURA ELGA OF CONANGA 9109 VBR SAR 811 NEW DESIGN 323
Sale Bulls
SSBR Goalkeeper 431
BD: 3/6/24 Reg No: 21092643
SYDGEN ENHANCE
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
SSBR Know How 432
SSBR Know How 433
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS SYDGEN RITA 2618
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
RITO 9Q13 OF RITA 5F56 GHM GARDENS HIGHMARK
SSBR MISS BANDA 580
S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 RITA 5F56 OF 1I98 FD BCCC MISS BANDA 077 SSBR MISS BANDA 377 Wean ratio of 101, Dam posts 7 calves with a wean
Sale Bulls
SSBR Goalkeeper 439
BALDRIDGE
S
441
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
SSBR Goalkeeper 441
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS SYDGEN RITA 2618
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
SODAK MARKSMAN A329 MOGCK SURE SHOT
SSBR LASS 792
LASS 176
SSBR Stallion 442
SSBR High Point 443
AMDAHL PHOENIX 042 G A R PHOENIX
SSBR LASS 261
SODAK BLACK LADY Y724
S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26
LASS 878 752
Wean ratio of 101, Dam posts 6 calves with a wean ratio of 101. This bull is ranked in the top 1% for Milk and 3% for SC. Grandam SSBR Lass 176 is a Pathfinder.
SSBR High Point 444
SSBR High Point 446
SSBR Foresight 447
SSBR FORESIGHT 022
CONNEALY BLACK GRANITE
SSBR LASS 965
LASS 776
Sale Bulls
SSBR Foresight 451
8809
SSBR High Point 452
SSBR Holiday 454
2141
BUTTE LASSIE 13-655
Foresight
SSBR
SSBR Foresight
FORESIGHT 022
Sale Bulls
SSBR Foresight 458
SSBR 9Q13 935
SSBR LASS 162
SSBR Foresight 459
Foresight 460
Sale Bulls
BD: 3/27/24
MONTANA JOURNEY 7098
SSBR JOURNEY 158
SSBR FANNY 487
SSBR 9Q13 935
SSBR PRINCESS 161
SSBR PRINCESS 954
SSBR Journey 468
WR JOURNEY-1X74
BASIN LUCY 1037
S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26
SSBR FANNY 177
44 RITO 9Q13 5726
PRIMROSE 4267 BCBR
WOODHILL FORESIGHT
SSBR PRINCESS 482
SSBR Prime Beef 471
Wean ratio of 106, Dam posts 3 calves with a wean ratio of 101. This bull is ranked in the top 5% for SC. 471
PRIME BEEF 9100
SSBR RITA 762
SODAK MARKSMAN A329 MONTANA ELLA LASS Z363
SSBR RITA 581
BD: 3/28/24
SSBR Foresight 469
PAPA FORTE 1921
WOODHILL FORESIGHT
SSBR FORESIGHT 022
SSBR FANNY 576
WOODHILL FORESIGHT
SSBR RITA 093
BON
SSBR OBJECTIVE 292
BCCC FANNY 071
PAPA FORTE 1921
S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 BON VIEW GAMMER 85
BAINRIDGE RITA 44
472
SSBR Foresight 472
3/31/24 Reg No: 21091544
SSBR FORESIGHT 038 WOODHILL FORESIGHT
SSBR RUBY 175
FORTE 1921
VIEW GAMMER 85
S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26
C RUBY 971
SSBR KEY 152 V A R LEGEND 5019 V A R DISCOVERY 2240
SSBR KEY 783
SSBR OBJECTIVE 292 PF CC&7 HENRIETTA PRIDE 1044 KEY 0398 CM
This bull is ranked in the top 15% for WW. Grandam SSBR Key 783 is a Pathfinder.
