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Texas Longhorn Trails

Texas Longhorn Trails (817) 625-6241• (817) 625-1388 (FAX) P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, TX 76164 E-Mail: trails@tlbaa.org http://www.tlbaa.org

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APRIL 2011

Interim Editor in Chief: Laura Standley • Ext. 105 laura@tlbaa.org

Contributing Editor: Henry L. King Advertising: Rick Fritsche • Ext. 107 rick@tlbaa.org

Graphic Design & Production Myra Basham, Art Director • Ext. 108 myra@tlbaa.org

Multi-Media Designer/Photographer Coral Bucy • Ext. 109 coral@tlbaa.org

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Feature Articles:

Departments:

A TLBT Blast From The Past

By Sarah Faske ..........................8-10

Officers & Directors ............................5 Members In The News ......................12 Message From The Chairman ............16 TLBT Update ..................................17 TLBT Hall of Fame............................22 In The Pen ........................................34 Affiliate News ....................................36 Movers & Shakers ............................44 Show Rules Update ..........................45 Herd Management ............................46 Dams of Distinction ..........................49 In Box ..............................................49 Ad Index ..........................................55 Just For Grins ....................................55 Save the Date ....................................56

Articles: Butler Breeders Enjoy Weekend ........12

By Kim & Robert Richey HORNS System Update ..............18-19

By Henry King Safely Castrating Calves ..............32-33

By Heather Smith Thomas

Sales, Shows & Tours: Best At West Sale ....................................38 Record Numbers Compete at the 2011 Autobahn Classic ....................24-25

By Larry Barker San Antonio/San Angelo Photos ............27

Regional Correspondents Lori Beeson • Nolensville, Tennessee Bonnie Damrow • Roca, Nebraska Paige Evans • Kiowa, Colorado Rebecca Moeller • Socorro, New Mexico Wanda Moore • Sulphur Bluff, Texas Bodie Quary • Prague, Oklahoma

Office Staff Special Events: Kim Barfield, Sales • Ext. 119 Pam Galloway, Shows • Ext. 106 Registrations: Dana Coomer • Ext. 116 Rick Fritsche • Ext. 107 Financial Services: Dawn LeBlanc • Ext. 121 Administrative Assistant: Amber LeBlanc • Ext. 100 The Texas Longhorn Trails (ISSN-10988432, USPS 016469) is published monthly by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Periodical Postage Paid at Fort Worth, TX. Subscription rates: $60 per year; foreign per year $75. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Texas Longhorn Trails, 2315 N. Main, Ste. 402, Fort Worth, TX 76164.

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About the Cover: Featured on this month’s cover is the Trails Photo Contest 2nd Place Winner Darol Dickinson of Barnesville, OH. Darol’s photo of trophy steers was taken at Bear Ranch at Somerset, Colorado in August 2010. We congratulate him on the beautiful photo.

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TLBAA Regions

DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6

Chairman of the Board: Brent Bolen • (602) 769-0900

Secretary: Scott Simmons • (618) 729-2004

Executive Vice Chairman: Lana Hightower • (903) 963-7442

Treasurer: Gary Bowdoin • (254) 640-0844

1st Vice Chairman: Donnie Taylor • (936) 422-3155

Director: Steven Zunker • (210) 827-3940

2nd Vice Chairman: Dora Thompson • (318) 872-6329

Director: Terry King • (850) 956-4154

DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12

DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18

At-Large Director

At-Large Director

Doc Hyder

Lana Hightower (903) 963-7442 glcattleco@aol.com

(405) 567-3093

At-Large Director

At-Large Director

At-Large Director

Dora Thompson

Brent Bolen

Rich Spooner

(352) 567-2555 k&dcattle@embarqmail.com

At-Large Director

Steve Quary

(318) 872-6329 or (318) 871-6160 echoofambush@aol.com

(602) 769-0900 brent@tcmmasonry.com

(580) 320-4441 oxbowranch.spooner@yahoo.com

Region 1 - Director

Region 7 - Director

Region 13 - Director

Ron Walker

Donnie Taylor

Vacant

Region 8 - Director

Region 14 - Director

(403) 548-6684

(936) 422-3155 longhorn4t@msn.com

Region 2 - Director

Mark Stuck

Jim Rombeck

Bernard Lankford

(540) 752-6831 bcrstuck@hotmail.com

(817) 341-2013 MoriahFarmsBL@aol.com

(785) 799-3712 jrombeck@yahoo.com

Region 3 - Director

Region 9 - Director

Region 15 Director

Scott Simmons

(618) 729-2004 ssimmons@copeplastics.com

Robert Richey

Randy Briscoe

Region 10 - Director

Region 16 - Director

(405) 375-3090 Kingrjj@aol.com

(325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com

Region 4 - Director

Carl R. Brantley

Doug Hunt

Gary Bowdoin

(336) 667-5452 TLBAA.Region4Director@yahoo.com

(254) 640-0844 Tonkawacattleco@aol.com

(435) 275-2112 ddlonghorns@hotmail.com

Region 5 - Director

Region 11 - Director

Region 17 - Director

Terry King

Terry Fuhriman

Larry Smith

(850) 956-4154 tklonghorns@centurylink.net

(281) 935-2811 texasslonghorns@aol.com

(208) 860-7430 terry@fuhrimanins.com

Region 6 - Director

Region 12 - Director

Region 18 - Director

Gene Juranka

Steven Zunker

(337) 328-7258 longhorn@camtel.net

Ray Beadle

(408) 834-0110 rlbeadle@longfibre.com

(210) 827-3940 stevenzunker@msn.com

CHARLES SCHREINER III*

MAURICE LADNIER

WALTER G. RIEDEL, JR.*

J.T. “HAPPY” SHAHAN*

RICHARD D. CARLSON

SHERMAN BOYLES

ROBERT RICHEY

J.G. PHILLIPS, JR.*

JOHN R. BALL

JOHN T. BAKER

BOB MOORE*

STEVEN ZUNKER

WALTER B. SCOTT

BILL ANTHONY

RIEMER CALHOUN, JR.

JOEL LEMLEY

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JAMES WARREN

DR. L.V. BAKER

GLEN W. LEWIS

BEN GRAVETT

J.W. ISAACS*

DR. W.D. “BILL” CLARK

TIM MILLER

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Dr. Harlan Ritchie

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Marshall Ruble

Dr. Charles McPeake

Dr. Scott Schaake

Oklahoma State University

Michigan State University

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Dr. Randall Grooms TAES Texas A&M University

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Proud Member of the TLBAA Darlene Aldridge, DVM • John Parmley 8405 FM 1361 • Somerville, TX 77879 979-272-3600 home • 281-541-1200 cell www.starcreekranch.com darlene@starcreekranch.com

A TLBT

Blast from the

Past

Past TLBT President John T. Baker II in the show ring at age 5.

While Russell was President, he started a showmanship clinic.

He also made a video that was used to teach showman and their families what judges look for in s h ow m a n s h i p . H e a l s o started the monthly letters in the Trails magazine. During his time in office, officers and

By TLBT Secretary Sarah Faske directors started more contests like the Livestock Judging Contest, Gold Merit Competition and the Speech Contest. Back then the TLBT was still so young that the officers were very active in creating new activities, contest rules and pushing for more shows to be started.

His time as a TLBT member and President has helped him in his development and success in his career today.

Past TLBT President Russell Fairchild.

Russell now owns a wood pallet factory and a RE/MAX real esRussell Fairchild tate franchise, which requires him to deal Mr. Russell Fairchild has been a part of with people on a daily basis. He spent fifthe Texas Longhorn Breeders Association teen years at a University and two years in of America for twenty-seven years and is City government. still an active member. He was the TLBT Russell has owned Texas Longhorn President from 1987 through 1991. cattle since 1975, and has been active in His favorite memory while being Presthe Association since 1983. He now has ident was the friendships that he had two wonderful children, Tori and Dylan, made. “Everyone is like one big family,” who carry on the legacy. Russell states, said Russell, who is still good friends with “Longhorns will always be a part of the several of the youth and their families Fairchild family.” from when he showed.

Interviews with a Few Past TLBT Presidents

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John T. Baker II John T. Baker II served as the TLBT President from 1994-1996. Before serving as President, he served as Vice President for one year, Treasurer for one year, and as a director for two years. John was involved with TLBT/TLBAA for about thirteen years. Because he now lives in the city, he is no longer involved with Longhorns, but his parents are still active members of the TLBAA. John enjoyed traveling around the country when he was President. He felt that it was important for him to attend as many shows as possible, and he greatly enjoyed the friendships he made through showing. He has maintained contact with some of the people he showed with back then, and even had the gentleman who was President before him come for a visit last summer.

He feels that there is much to gain from being part of the TLBT. He remembers waking up really early, working with animals during bad weather and when they were not always cooperative, and still trying to keep a smile on his face and a positive attitude. John states, “These things help people learn to pick themselves up when they get knocked down and hold their heads high and move on.”

John says that serving as TLBT President has helped him in his career today.

He feels that serving as an officer for any organization develops leadership skills.

“You have to keep in mind that in the real world, everywhere you go, you are representing your company,” John says. “I have to be aware that my actions and comments, whether positive or negative, reflect on my company as a whole.” Being an officer or director in the TLBT requires diplomacy, personal communications, Texas Longhorn Trails

public speaking and writing. All of these characteristics are used every day in our lives as adults.

John encourages new officers and directors to make sure you reach out beyond your close friends and incorporate the new members by spending time with them. He says, “As a board member, you have a responsibility and obligation to the organization as a whole.” He also encourages youth to stay actively involved. He realizes that sports and other activities compete for our time, but if you’re an officer or director, you should try to make it to as many shows and TLBT events as possible.

John now lives in Austin, Texas and works with McAllister and Associates as a commercial real estate broker. He is single. When John moved to the city, he couldn’t have his cattle with him, but he now has a Great Dane named “Gus” who weighs 176 pounds. Although John is not an active member of the Longhorn breed, he feels that his involvement in the TLBT was a great opportunity and he speaks very highly of the TLBT.

Molly O’Meara Clubb Mrs. Molly O’Meara Clubb has been a part of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America for about twenty-five years. She served as TLBT President in 1996 through 1997. She has been active in the Longhorn industry by serving over one hundred breeders with marketing and website services through Hired Hand Software. Molly does not currently have her own herd of Longhorns, but she tries to stay as active as possible through assisting with marketing, attending sales and speaking at various events.

Past TLBT President Katie Dennis Daniel.

While being President, Molly focused on the affiliate shows, Gold Merit Competition, the World Show and Showmanship. The big event for the year was usually the Banquet at the World Show.

Molly’s favorite memories while being President were all the fun she had with her TLBT friends. They would only see each other a few times a year, so it was always so great to get together and hang out. This was before e-mail, texting, and Facebook, so they hand-wrote letters to each other to keep in touch. She still keeps in touch with some of her TLBT friends today. Her best friend was Sandy Rielbli from Nevada, and they were each others’ Maids of Honor in their weddings.

In addition to making some life-long friends, Molly enjoyed learning from the adults in the breed, taking part in the Gold Merit and Showmanship Competitions, and just being around this wonderful breed of cattle.

Throughout grade school and high

Past TLBT President Molly O’Meara Clubb.

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school, Molly was really into sports, but the TLBT offered her something different.

She practiced public speaking, writing, and was truly taught to be more respectful and a better person through the Showmanship Clinics and serving as President.

Molly has managed to combine her love for Longhorns with her talent of creativity to build a niche in the breed. Every day she works with Longhorn breeders from coast to coast on new ideas for marketing, websites, and advertisements. She has clients who were involved when she was younger and says it's been an honor to do work for them. What Molly has learned about Longhorns over the past twenty-five years and her marketing knowledge have proven to be a powerful combination that have allowed her to build two successful companies. She has a print design/marketing company called Mo Co Creative Services, and a website company called Hired Hand Software.

Without the years of being involved in the TLBT, Molly can truly say that she wouldn’t be where she is today.

Molly is thankful for the adults that helped them way back when she was involved and to those who are still mentoring the youth in the breed today. She plans to get her children involved in these organizations and events once they are old enough and hope that it instills in them the same sense of respect that she had, not only for the Longhorn breed, but also for the very hard work that goes into showing and raising cattle.

Katie Dennis Daniel Mrs. Katie Dennis Daniel was involved in the TLBT/TLBAA for sixteen years. She served as President of the TLBT from 2003 through 2004. While Katie was President, they started the TLBT Hall of Fame which recognized accomplished members from each age division. The points system also rewarded youth for giving speeches and presentations. She felt that it was important to reward the youth for their interest in cattle outside the show ring. They also started the slide show that is still done at the youth banquet today.

Katie’s favorite memories while being a part of the TLBT include going to the shows and mingling with everyone. She said she felt like a hostess introducing newcomers to those who were already deeply involved in the TLBT. She also felt that taking part in the speeches was very rewarding.

Katie feels that serving as a TLBT President has helped her in her life today in

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several ways. She was hired by a cosmetic and fragrance company called ULCA in 2002. She started out as a part time employee and worked her way up to being a district manager.

She feels that giving speeches helped her to do presentations for the executives of the cosmetic company which helped her get promoted quickly.

Katie says that her advice to new officers and directors would be to include everyone and try to keep a family atmosphere in the shows. The officers and directors need to keep people involved and try to make this an opportunity of growth for everyone.

Katie got married about three years ago. She’s been with her husband for seven years. One of her fondest memories was taking her boyfriend, now husband, to a show in Nebraska. She said, “He got a real good initiation, and even had to change two flat tires on the way.”

Katie has a Miniature Dachshund named “Benji,” that she really enjoys.

Katie now resides in the Woodlands, near Houston.

Katie’s favorite cow was owned by Mary Dawn Tekell. Her name was “Sixgun Sally” and she won with her many times. Katie also remembers showing “Bevo” at some of his first shows. She said it was quite a fiasco because he was so scared of the noise and crowds, but he kept winning, so she kept taking him back in the show ring! Katy still tries to attend Longhorn shows whenever possible.

Past TLBT President Laryn Conifer Holcomb.

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Ashton Dunsworth Lawrence Ashton Dunsworth Lawrence has been a part of the TLBAA for about six years. She was the TLBT President in 2007 through 2008.

She joined the TLBAA when her Uncle Leroy and Aunt Betsy introduced her to the Longhorn breed at the World Show in 2005.

While Ashton was President, she continued the T-shirt fundraisers that Lauryn Confer started the year before her. She incorporated games at every show and the Luck of the Longhorn Drawing which helped raise over $5,000 that year. They also had the first costume contest at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.

Ashton says, “It’s hard to recall a single favorite memory because I greatly enjoyed the whole time.

It was the best time of my life. If I could do it again, I would do it in a heartbeat.”

Past TLBT President Ashton Dunsworth Lawrence.

Serving as a TLBT President has helped Ashton learn leadership skills which has helped her in her caLauryn Confer Holcomb reer today.

Ashton’s advice to new Lauryn Confer Holcomb has been a officers and directors is to stay focused. part of the TLBAA for about ten years. She Ashton states, “I’ve learned that it’s really was the TLBT President in 2006 through important to stay focused on school and 2007. During her time as President, they learning. It’s important to not just be a started the TLBT Officer and Director leader, but to try to be a great leader and Camp to teach leadership skills to the the rest will just fall into place.”

TLBT Board of Directors. They also Ashton is married and will be graduchanged the voting process from being ating in December with a Masters Degree done by a show of hands to being done in Business Management, a Minor in Acby ballots. counting, and a Minor in Human RelaHer favorite memories of being Presitions. Ashton states, “All of this would dent include the traveling she was able to not have been possible without the help do. Until she was elected President, she from Bob and LouAnn Rubel while I was had never really traveled out of Texas. She President, and the generous scholarship remembers traveling to Nebraska and programs that the TLBAA and other affilSouth Dakota for shows, which was really iated organizations had to offer.” Ashton exciting for Lauryn. cannot express the depth of gratitude she Serving as President has helped Laufeels for all the support she has received ryn in her career today. She said, “When from all the members in the TLBAA. She I applied for college, I was accepted besays, “They have truly enriched my life.” cause they saw that I had leadership skills.” Lauryn would tell new officers and directors to stay positive, don’t get frustrated, and to set a good example for everyone.

Lauryn is now in the Police Academy in Sulfur Springs, Texas. She will graduate in May of this year. Lauryn also got a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in August of 2010. She hopes to get a job where she can do criminal profiling. Lauryn got married last May. She now lives in Lone Oak, Texas.

For information on today’s TLBT see the TLBT page in Trails Magazine every month or go to www.longhornyouth.org

Texas Longhorn Trails

Butler Breeders Enjoy Weekend of Fun and Fellowship Submitted by Kim & Robert Richey We had a great crowd for the meeting of the Butler Breeder’s on February 13th and 14th held at Dalgood Longhorns, Waller, Texas and at the Butler Museum in League City, Texas.

On Saturday morning we toured the beautiful herd of our hosts, Malcolm and Connie Goodman. The Dalgood herd includes the largest collection of descendants of the famous cow, FM Graves 102.

After a delicious catered lunch, Kaso Kety and Robert Harrell, previous owners of FM Graves 102, gave us a lesson on the

history of the famous cow. Following their presentation, we moved to the bench branding site, where Michael McLeod branded three carved wooden benches with the brands of the breeders in attendance, one to be auctioned at the 2011 Butler Breeders’ Invitational Sale, September 3rd.

On Sunday, we traveled to the Butler Museum and had a tour. The museum consists of three floors of head mounts and skulls, artifacts and photographs, Butler family memorabilia and was a walk

Kaso Kety gives a history lesson on the famous cow FM Graves 102.

through history. All too soon our time was up and everyone was on the road home, having enjoyed a wonderful weekend of fellowship and fun.

NEWS On the Trail...

Texas Longhorn Breeders Featured in Texas Farm and Home Magazine

“True Texans – Longhorns the Quintessential Breed” was a feature in Texas Farm & Home Magazine’s February 2011 issue and featured TLBAA members Lana Hightower, Van, TX; Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX; and Dr. Tim Roddom, Ben Wheeler, TX. The six-page article prominetly features photos of Longhorns from all three members’ herds as well as the members them-

TLBAA Member’s Book Review Published in New Mexico Stockman Magazine TLBAA member Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM, was asked to do a book review for the New Mexico Stockman Magazine and it appeared in their Annual February Texas Longhorn Issue.

Moeller reviewed the book Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle by Heather Smith Thomas and is on page 88 of the February 2001 issue.

The link for the online version of the magazine is: http://issuu.com/nmexicostockman/docs/nms_february_2011/1 if you would like to read the review.

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selves. Subjects touched on included everything from the history of the breed and the seven original families, the love breeders have for the animals, their development into a marketable beef breed and the future of the breed. It offers insight into different approaches to a common goal – striving to improve the total package Longhorn and to continue a legacy. For a link to the article go to www.tlbaa.org, click on the Breed Information tab, on the left side click the Videos and Articles link and in the list of features click on Texas Farm & Home – True Texans.

Texas Longhorn Trails

Give your breeding program Beadle Land & Cattle - Ray & Bonnie Beadle Los Gatos & Hollister, California (408) 834-0110 • (408) 656-6266 e-mail: rlbeadle@longfibre.com

Box Z Ranch - Steven Zunker & Louis Christa 1506 Harwood Road, Luling, TX 78648 Ranch mobile (210) 827-3940 www.boxzranch.com

Buckhorn Cattle Company - Buck & Sharon Adams CP DAYTON’S DELIGHT DOB: 2/23/96 • ACES DAYTON DESPERADO X DODE’S DELIGHT CO-OWNED WITH KASO KETY

110 N. Broad, Guthrie, OK 73044 www.buckhorncattle.com (405) 260-1942 • (405) 282-9800

Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers

3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 e-mail: ancopa5@yahoo.com

Falls Creek Longhorns - Stanley & Sandi Tidwell 2330 W. FM 875, Midlothian, TX 76065 Contact Russell Hooks - (409) 381-0616 Herd Manager/Consultant e-mail: russellh@longhornroundup.com

Kent & Sandy Harrell

15 W 6th St Ste 2510, Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 299-6402 • (918) 733-4008 www.harrellranch.com • e-mail: Kent@harrellranch.com

Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety - Little Ace Cattle Company MISS GRAVES PRINCESS 910 DOB: 3/26/03 • CP ACE HIGH X CP MISS GRAVES 910

P.O. Box 386, Folsom LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 e-mail: ketyfolsom@aol.com

Brennan & Michele Potts - Rocking P Longhorns

P.O. Box 579, Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com • e-mail: bpotts1@verizon.net

Rafter H Longhorns - Kenn Harding, Tammy Tiner & Laura Harding 200 Pershing Ave., College Station, TX 77840 (979) 777-5256 e-mail: rafter-h@rafter-h-longhorns.com

Rio Vista Ranch - Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 4818 Eck Lane, Austin, TX 78734 (512) 266-3250 Cell: (512) 422-8336 e-mail: elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com

Shamrock Land & Cattle LLC - Gary, Patric & McKenna Donovan ER CONNIE FRECKLES DOB: 3/21/07 • CP ACE HIGH X CP SWEET CAMILLE

Eagles Ridge Longhorns - Paul & Judi Sellers

3245 Sugarloaf Key Rd, U21A, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955 (941) 979-2419 or (443) 624-0792 email: ancopa5@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 374, Mt. Hood, OR 97041 e-mail: butlerlonghorns@yahoo.com (541) 490-4681

Westfarms Inc. - Dale, Lynette, Leslie & Matt Westmoreland 13529 Hwy 450, Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 795-1539 Cell: (985) 515-3172 e-mail: lwestmoreland.ees@wpsb.org

a boost with Butler genetics!

Frank Anderson Jr. and III 828 South Rosemary Drive • Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-8020 • (281) 501-2100 edie.wakefield@gmail.com

Concho Ranch - Tony & Judy Cain 707 S. David St • San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 657-0707 • (325) 650-4676 e-mail: tcconchoranch@hotmail.com

DALGOOD Longhorns - Malcolm & Connie Goodman (713) 782-8422 • Waller, TX e-mail: dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com

Bob & Pam Loomis - Loomis Longhorns Rt. 1 Box 673 • Marietta, OK 73448 (580) 276-9265 • Fax (580) 276-3049 e-mail: loomis20@juno.com

Moriah Farms - Bernard Lankford Weatherford, TX (817) 341-4677 • (817) 319-9198 cell www.moriahfarmslonghorns.com

Rocking G Ranch - Mrs. Ramie Griffin 5005 Callais Road • Beaumont, TX 77713 (409) 892-2662 • Fax (409) 838-6926 Cell (409) 781-3215 e-mail: dayamisrockingranch@yahoo.com

Sidewinder Cattle Company - Ed Shehee, Jr. 1007 Airport Blvd • Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 572-6595 www.sidewindercattleco.com

Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. - John & Jane Thate 418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467

Triple R Ranch - Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Road • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 • e-mail: r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com

V&J Longhorns - Vernon & Janis Webb 9303 Lone Star Rd. • Washington, TX 77880 (936) 878-2954

This space is available for your ranch listing!

From the Chairman of the Board The TLBT youth of today will be tomorrow’s TLBAA members. With that in mind, it is so important that we fulfill our obligation to our youth by guiding them in the right direction by demonstrating honesty and integrity and taking a sincere and supporting interest in them. So this, our April issue, is dedicated to our youth – the TLBT. Also benefiting our youth will be a heifer donated by El Coyote Ranch at Mike and Debbie Bowman’s Midwest Sale being held on April 23rd. All proceeds from the sale of this beautiful heifer will go to our new TLBT senior scholarship fund, the Bright Futures Scholarship.

The Autobahn Classic held in Fort Wort, TX was one of the events that my family and I attended. John & Diann Chase along with Larry Barker put on one heck of a show for our youth.

Over the next few months it seems that there is something going on every weekend. The months of April & May bring us many sales that include the Three Amigos Ranch Sale & Social, Midwest Longhorn Sale, the Red McCombs 32nd Anniversary Fiesta Longhorn Sale and the Cattle Barons Premium Sale. May also includes the first time ever Winchester Futurity of the North in Logansport, Indiana. I hope to see you at one of these events or sales as we support our breed.

The show season is in full bloom with shows across the country that include the STLA Spring Show, TLBGA Show and the Capitan Show. Also, our World Show is just around the corner. Be sure and get your animals qualified. I hope as a TLBAA member you can attend many of these shows and sales.

HORNS, our new on-line registration, transfer, and herd profile system is up and running and is open to all our members. Many have signed up and are using this great tool. So if you haven’t signed up yet, I encourage you to do so.

As always, if I can help you in anyway, please let me know.

Thank you,

Brent Bolen Chairman

Sponsored by

Imus Ranch A Working Cattle Ranch for Kids With Cancer Ribera, New Mexico Provided by Don Imus/Deirdre Imus

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TLBT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT

AN S E IP HTS R T G S ND RY NI A RS NT A U T O S C Name: Natalie Steele TLBT Office: Teen Director Age: 14 years old Hometown: League City, Texas School: Clear Creek Intermediate Number of Years in the TLBT: 5 years

When and how did you become involved with the TLBT? Five years ago, I went to the Williams' ranch, and they asked if I wanted to show Longhorns with them. I have been showing ever since.

What is your favorite part of showing Longhorns?

I love getting to meet new people, going out in the ring and having a great time.

What is the best advice about showing Longhorns you have received and from who?

I have learned that it's not all about winning. It's about going out and having a good time with your friends too.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not showing Longhorns?

I enjoy cheerleading and hanging out with my friends and family.

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President’s Message Dear TLBT Members, Spring is here in South-Central Texas, but we are still in need of rain. I think the drought has taken a toll of many of the cattle raisers in our area. I hope it has been a little better for you.

I am proud to announce that there is a new scholarship program for TLBT graduating seniors. It is called the Bright Futures Scholarship Fund, and it will award qualified graduating seniors with $1,500 scholarships. We’d like to thank all those who have donated to this new scholarship fund and those who worked to create it. If you’d like to learn more about this scholarship program or if you’d like to contribute, please contact the TLBAA office. Tax deductible donations may be made to the TLBA Foundation. Please make sure you write “Bright Futures Scholarship Fund” on the memo line. Your support is greatly appreciated.

El Coyote Ranch has graciously donated a beautiful heifer to be auctioned off at the Midwest Longhorn Sale in Winfield, Kansas with all the proceeds to be put into the Bright Futures Scholarship Fund. Come on out and bid on this great heifer and make a difference in the lives of TLBT members who are pursuing further education.

The new TLBT website is now up and running. To view the website, please go to www.LonghornYouth.org to see what the TLBT is up to. I would like to thank Molly Clubb and Hired Hand Software for designing the website, and Joe and Lorinda Valentine for sponsoring the new TLBT website. Sarah Faske has been working really hard to add photos, forms, and information to the website. If you have any photos that you’d like to share, please send them to Sarah at sarahfaske@gmail.com.

We are continuing to sell the TLBT Stars and Stripes bandanas to help support the troops. All the proceeds of the bandanas go to the American Red Cross to support American soldiers and their families. We’d like to see all the TLBT youth get involved and help make an impact on the lives of those who serve to keep our country free.

The 2011 World Show is just around the corner, and a lot of people are working hard to make the World Show really special. This year, it will be kicked off with a “Parade of Horns” featuring as many riding steers as we can round up. It will be about 1.5 miles through the Stockyards of Fort Worth on June 7th, the day before check in. We will unload at the 2 acre property owned by the Foundation. The Fort Worth Herd has its cattle drive at 11:30, we will follow behind them at 12:00 to start the parade. If you have a riding steer, or want to be a walking participant, please plan to join us for this historical event.

Sincerely,

Jacob Faske TLBT President

ECR Southern Treasure – Donation Lot at Midwest Sale for Bright Futures Scholarship

Randy Briscoe Mr. Randy Briscoe served in the United States Air Force for 20 years before retiring. He was stationed for over eight years in the Far East, with tours in Korea, Okinawa and Vietnam. He has worked on every base in the Far East during those eight years. State side he has been in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Arizona, Texas and Florida. Mr. Briscoe has been a TLBAA member for five years now. He started raising Longhorn cattle as a hobby, but it has almost become a full time job for the Briscoes. During the past five years, he has made many wonderful friends in the Longhorn industry.

The TLBT theme for the year is “Stars and Stripes and Old Country Nights.” We will be honoring our troops this year. If you are serving or have served in the US Military, please contact Sarah Faske, TLBT Reporter, sarahfaske@gmail.com. We would like to recognize all Longhorn breeders and those serving alongside them that have helped to protect our country and the freedoms that we enjoy.

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By Henry King “It’s a tremendous tool,” said Glenn Phipps.

“I like it!” said Cindy Bolen.

“I’m very pleased with this system,” said Darlene Aldridge.

“It is definitely a step in the right direction,” said Suzanne Faske.

These responses from four volunteer testers of TLBAA’s new computer system are representative of the positive attitudes anticipated from the entire membership once they become familiar with it. Early responses from calls received by the TLBAA office staff bear witness to that happy outcome.

In his message to the membership printed in the November, 2009 issue of the Texas Longhorn Trails, Chairman of the Board Maurice Ladnier revealed the recommendations of the Computer Systems Committee: “After reviewing both the state of the current TLBAA computer systems and prospective suppliers of registry systems, the Board accepted the recommendation that the TLBAA contract with Genetic Performance Solutions (GPS) of San Antonio, Texas to provide our next generation registry/membership system.”

TLBAA members Elmer Rosenberger, Terrell Miller and Robert Richey comprised the Computer Systems Committee which was charged with determining association needs and evaluating potential suppliers.

Their criteria included a product with a proven customer base; a system that could be customized to the specific needs of the TLBAA; and one that would utilize state-ofthe art technology backed by strong support.

The HORNS System became available to members early in 2011, although the system has been in use at the TLBAA office since July 2010, when it began being used to manage the registry database. The webbased system adds significant speed and capability for the many services provided by the organization.

For the TLBAA office staff, the system provides an integrated process for functions that were previously performed by several non-integrated systems such as management of the registry, the membership database, the accounting system, support for shows and sales and other administrative functions.

For TLBAA members, the system provides enhanced access to their herd inven-

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tory and their member profile. It gives members the ability to search the registry, to enter registrations and transfers online, to view and pay invoices and access to a number of other helpful functions. Access to the system is controlled by a member login ID (which is always the member’s TLBAA membership number) and a password which is specified by the member. The member also has the option to identify the location of their ranch on Google Maps, allowing other members to get directions and contact information.

The volunteer testers interviewed for this article were all modest about their comfort level with computer technology, and all seemed to think the average user should experience few problems.

“The HORNS System is fairly intuitive,” said Glenn Phipps, “for anyone who is familiar with computers and surfing the web.

It is pretty easy to use, I think.”

“There were quite a few wrinkles in the way it was originally set up,” he continued, “but that’s the reason the testers were brought on board – to exercise the system and run model applications to try to find where problems might arise and find solutions to the problems. A lot of brainstorming was involved, but the final word was Jim Bulger (system designer/developer with Genetic Performance Solutions). He is an absolute genius, I would say, when it comes to computers. And he is very quick on the reply in offering solutions.”

One of the communication devices provided to the testers was an online discussion feature, the Forum, where they could post perceived problems or suggest solutions to problems posted by other testers.

“In the Forum,” said Phipps, “I would set forth, as precisely as I could, any problems or issues. Jim would evaluate, see if it actually was a problem or if it was something I wasn’t doing right. If it was a problem, he was very quick to implement a solution and get back to us. Many times it was just something in his code – he wrote the code and he is the programmer.”

“The software is also being used by the Braunvieh, the Brangus – I think there are four other breed associations that use this basic program. Of course, it has been modified specifically for the Longhorn Association.”

Suzanne Faske agrees that the HORNS System is a positive step forward in technol-

ogy and keeping the association on top of things. She says she is familiar with computers, so it wasn’t a challenge “…but I’m not so computer-savvy that I can just go in and do anything on the computer.”

“We haven’t had a problem with this system. There were a couple of things in the beginning – just minor little adjustments that would improve things. They were real good about accommodating suggestions and trying to come up with solutions that would work for all members. We would ask questions on the Forum and Jim Bulger responded to it. But we have used the Forum for other things besides asking questions.”

“One of my favorite features of this whole thing,” Suzanne said, “was to go in and basically clean up our herd. We had several animals we had sold, had sold as nonregistered or had processed, but they were still listed as part of our herd. It was nice to be able to go in and clean them out. If everybody would do that, it would give us a better idea of how many Texas Longhorns are actually out there and really make a difference in our registry.”

Faske, who has been registering Longhorns for over five years, said “Before the HORNS System, we had a lot of registration errors and transfer mistakes, but since we have been using the HORNS System, we haven’t really had any mistakes.”

Another feature she likes is the ability to look at the production records of cows they have purchased…actually seeing what their progeny are and which animals are registered to them.

Darlene Aldridge is also a fan of the function which allows her to look at her herd inventory. “The program as we have it now I think is just great,” she said. “It gives us the ability to look at all the animals in our herd and see what is in the books of the TLBAA. For instance, I found some steers that I had sold but they still showed to be in my herd. I was able to go in and help clean up the registry, and I think that is important.”

“I thoroughly enjoy getting on it and browsing the ancestry of my cattle. It has really taught me a lot more about the breed and where a lot of these animals came from.

It’s great to be able to click on the ancestry and then go back and click on THEIR ancestors.”

“Another good feature,” she said, “if you Texas Longhorn Trails

have an idea of what you want to name an animal, you can go in and see if anybody has used that name before, and maybe just change your name slightly and get the name you actually want, rather than sending in a name and having it come back with a private herd number attached to the end of it.

Before, if you sent in a duplicate name, they merely added that animal’s private herd number to the end of it. I’ve had that happen to me a few times, and I thought if I had known someone else had used it, I could have changed it up a little bit.”

“I also like the way it keeps a check on any mistakes you might make in the registration process. For a long, long time, I have done my registrations with the Longhorn Max program – printing out the information and sending it in – and as careful as I try to be, I often left something off, maybe a private herd number or a color description, and I had to do it again. But using this program, it doesn’t allow you to leave things off. That is very nice.”

“From the beginning,” said Darlene, “I found Jim Bulger to be extremely helpful and really on top of things. That was a tremendous benefit, but I understand that can’t happen indefinitely for everybody. We will have to use the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and the Forum to ask questions – and also the people who have volunteered to help get the answers.”

Darlene would encourage members to use the FAQs, the Forum and the volunteers who have been designated to assist with the program. “My main concern,” she said, “is that users may take a lot of resources from the office. They should use the consultants and the on-line help and try to give as much relief to the office as they can.”

Cindy Bolen finds the new system a decided improvement when registering the Texas Longhorns raised by her and her husband, Brent. But before the HORNS System became available, if she only had one or two to register, she might use the old system. If she had 10 or 20 at one particular time…“I would print out the information from Longhorn Max and send it in through the mail. It would take too long to input the information on the old system as compared now with the new one.”

Longhorn Max is still a valuable tool in the Bolens’ operation. “I keep a lot of medical records – any time we do anything with the cattle, I keep it in his or her particular file and that’s not available on the new program. Brent and I also use pictures – we take a lot of pictures of cattle as they grow, and until we can use pictures with the new program, that won’t work either.”

Cindy hasn’t had any major problems with the new system, and being a tester, she April 2011

has helped a few people when they got stuck. “I did have a question early on, and I called Glenn Phipps and he helped me through it. I found a couple of bugs, just like all the other testers, and reported those to Elmer and Jim.” “But more than that, I’m helping Brent.

As Chairman of the Board, he has questions so I try to help Brent figure out some of the issues that pop up here and there, as far as the system is concerned.”

“I found the Forum to be really helpful, and as I look at it today, I see people are posting questions. If a question is posed on a Forum, a member who knows the answer may respond, but it may also be monitored

by Jim Bulger. Elmer Rosenberger and Robert Richey may see it as well, and I have seen Glenn Phipps respond to other people’s postings. So, yes — other members may answer and give their ideas as well as those who are directly responsible.”

“The turn-around time on registrations is just amazing,” she said. “We can register a calf, and in just a few days, the Certificate of Registration is right here at my desk. It is a really good turn-around. And the Longhorn Maps is really a nice tool to have. The next time Brent and I travel, I’m going to pull up the maps to see what breeders are in the area where we are going. The individual breeder has control whether or not they want to be listed on the map, but being included could really help in private treaty sales.”

As Glenn Phipps points out, the primary emphasis of the HORNS System is registering the cattle. He says there is a pasture grouping tool included in the software: “You can allocate your cows into specific pastures, and the bull that is in that pasture. This system keeps track of the date the bull entered the pasture and the date the bull exited. It will automatically keep records for exposure of the cows that are in that pasture. That helps facilitate the transfer of cattle when they are sold – it links on the transfer form the exposure information for that cow. It also helps facilitate the registration process for the calves that are born.”

Phipps pointed out that this program is state-of-the-art. “I am real impressed with it, and I understand we will be able to include additional features as we see a need in the future. My understanding is that all of our information is stored off-site in a mainframe. There are backups for security, almost a constant backup, and there is a redundancy in the system as well. The security on the system is military grade. They tried to think of everything to make it as good a system as they could.”

“What GPS did,” he continued, “was take all of our old records from the patchwork computer system and convert them

into the new system. There are still some issues with some of the old records, but for the new system to be up and running, considering the number of animals and the intricacies and complexities of keeping a family tree – genetic records, heritage records – a phenomenal task has been done.”

“One of the things the software does – in the three-generation pedigree – it also lists the families (of the foundation seven) that that particular animal traces back to. That is a very neat feature on the pedigree side. This software is just full of little tools that are advantageous to me as a breeder, and I am finding new ways to use it daily. It is farreaching, the number of tools it gives to the membership.”

Phipps points out that the Home Page, in addition to giving access to the FAQs and Forum, also has a number of PDF files that give instructions on how to do a number of procedures.

“The first one,” he said, “is a ‘Read Me First – Getting Started with HORNS.’ The second is ‘How Can I View My Membership Information?’ These lead the member through the basic steps. There’s another on paying invoices, paying online. There’s another on how to put the location of your ranch on a map; there’s information on how to search for animals, how to transfer animals, how to register animals, and also how to retrieve and correct work that you have in process. The instructions are fairly clear, if the people will take advantage of that.”

Darlene Aldridge is concerned that a lot of people have negative feelings about the program because they are not familiar with it. “They are concerned that we may lose some of our privacy in the registry, but if people will allow themselves to become familiar with this program and what can be done with it, I think they will be very impressed and lose some of their apprehensions.”

And as Cindy Bolen points out, while there are people who are not comfortable with computers, this system will benefit them as well. “They can still mail in their paper work, their registrations, their transfers just like they always have, and get it back, so nothing has changed for them. The HORNS System will streamline the process for those who do use it, and it should make the turnaround quicker for those who want to mail in their information because there won’t be such a backlog in the TLBAA office.”

Whether the member chooses email or snail mail, HORNS will help to clear the paper trail.

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SponSorShip packageS $7500

Full page color ad within the Trails magazine 3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site Full page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 1 booth exhibit space 4 banquet tickets 2 parking passes

$5000 2 - Full page color ads within the Trails magazine 3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site 1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site Full page ad in World Show program book 1 banner 1 booth exhibit space 4 banquet tickets 2 parking passes

Full page color ad within the Trails magazine Full page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 1 booth exhibit space 4 banquet tickets 1 parking pass

$1500 1/6 page color ad within the Trails magazine 2 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site 1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site 1/6 page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 2 banquet tickets 1 parking pass

$4000 Full page color ad within the Trails magazine 1/4 page color ad within the Trails magazine 3 months of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site 1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site 1/2 page ad in World Show program book 1 banner 4 banquet tickets 1 parking pass

$3000 1/2 page color ad within the Trails magazine 1/6 page color ad within the Trails magazine 1 month of consecutive on-line business card ad on TLBAA Web site 1 year on-line Breeders Guide on TLBAA Web site 1/2 page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 4 banquet tickets 1 parking pass

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$4500

1/6 page color ad within the Trails magazine 1/6 page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 2 banquet tickets 1 parking pass

$1000

$500 1/6 page ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 2 banquet tickets 1 parking pass

$150 Breeders guide size ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena 1 banquet ticket

$75 Breeders guide size ad in World Show program book Space for banner in arena Texas Longhorn Trails

Friday, June 10, 2011 8:00 am -11:00 am..Gold Merit 8:30 am................Free Cattle Must Have Numbers in Place 9:00 am................Vendors Open 9:00 am-1:00 pm..Prize Shop 9:00 am................Free Cattle Division—John Justin Arena 11:00 am-12:00 pm..Livestock Judging—John Justin Arena 1:00 pm-3:00 pm TLBT General Membership Meeting 3:00 pm ..............Select Sr. Marketing Sale 4:00 pm ..............Flag Presentation and Breeder Memorial Trophy Steer Show—John Justin Arena 7:00 pm ..............Awards Banquet

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 8:00 am-4:00 pm Move In 8:00 am................Vendor Move In 4:00 pm ..............TLBT Officer and Directors Meeting 6:00 pm ..............Annual Barn Party

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Thursday, June 9, 2011 8:30 am. ..............Cattle to Make Ready 8:45 am................TLBT Ring Procedure Meeting 9:00 am................Opening Ceremonies and Youth Affiliate March 9:00 am................Vendors open 9:15 am................Pee Wee Showmanship 9:30 am................National Youth Show- John Justin Arena 9:30 am................Quiz Bowl Open (Through Conclusion of Sr. Showmanship)

9:30 am................Prize Shop

8:30 am................Haltered Division Make Ready 9:00 am................Vendors Open 9:00 am................Haltered Division—John Justin Arena

NO Cattle will be released before the end of the Haltered Division Show Sunday, June 12, 2011 All Cattle must be off of the premises by 12:00 pm

(Open until 30 minutes after the conclusion of Sr. Showmanship)

Trophy Steer Entry Form • JUNE 8-12, 2011 Class:

________________________________

Date of Birth: __________________________________

Entry Name: ____________________________

TLBAA No: ____________________________________

Sire No.:________________________________

Sire Name: ____________________________________

Dam No.: ______________________________

Dam Name: ____________________________________

Exhibitor: ______________________________

TLBAA No.: ____________________________________

AFFIDAVIT AND WAIVER For showing in Texas Longhorn Exposition As a member of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, (TLBAA), I___________________________(owner of possession) or__________________________________________________(manager) of: _________________________________ (ranch name) ___________________________________________(herdsman/fitter) certify the following items to be true, to the best of my knowledge, in regards to all cattle entered and shown under our ranch name; a. Animals have never been administered drugs for the purpose of growth enhancement; b. Stated age of animal(s) is correct; c. Stated parentage of registration certificate is correct; d. Acceptance of Rules: The presentation of a signed entry form by the exhibitor or owner, shall be deemed acceptance of the Rules and Regulations and all other rules pertaining to a specific show. In the event of failure to sign an entry form the first entry into the show ring of an animal owned by the exhibitor shall be deemed to be acceptance of the Rules and Regulations by the owner.

As a condition to participation in this event, the TLBAA, its officers, employees, members, agents and representatives are hereby released from all claims, demands or causes of action of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether now existing or to hereafter accrue, on account of any damage, cost or expense (i) as a result of any bodily injury, or any injury, loss, or damage to any animal(s), equipment or other personal property from any cause whatsoever, and (ii) as a result of the interpretation of enforcement of the TLBAA Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the risk of any damage, cost or expense which may occur by reason of foregoing is here by assumed and accepted. This waiver is binding on the undersigned as well as all other persons associated with the participation of the animal(s) described herein in this event, and the undersigned indemnifies the TLBAA from all claims, demands or causes of action based on any of the foregoing.

___________________ Dated

____________________________________ Signature of Recorded Owner or Agent

Entry Form, Certificate copy and Fee of $50 Youth, $100 Haltered/Non Halter are due to the TLBAA OFFICE by - May 9, 2011 Health Certificates Required, Females over 30 months of age, must have a nursing calf at side or pregnancy test listed on health certificate.

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TLBT HALL OF FAME POINTS REFLECT POINTS EARNED THROUGH APRIL 2011

JUNIOR DIVISION

TEEN DIVISION

(7-9 years of age as of January 1, 2010)

(13-15 years of age as of January 1, 2010)

Miriam Faske Somerville, TX Jonah Faske Somerville, TX Ryan Johnson Big Horn, WY Lexington Harris Streetman, TX Reese Ryan Danbury, TX Cheyenne Nikodym Newcastle, OK Shyanne McClendon Marshall, TX Blair Brunson Crawford, TX Mary Elizabeth Walker Lonoke, AR Elizabeth Vera Ferris, TX Savana R. Taylor Thorndale, TX

Tarah Moore Lydia Faske John Morris Moore, II Sarah Faske Nathaniel Faske Keely Ellen Dennis Elizabeth Bolen Molly Cook Mason Brown Devin Overdorf McKenna Kimble

Hico, TX Somerville, TX Bryan, TX Somerville, TX Somerville, TX Coupland, TX Lufkin, TX Paradise, TX San Angelo, TX Lufkin, TX Karnes City, TX

3530 PTS 2870 2760 2440 1590 1590 1190 1000 860 785 750

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

SENIOR DIVISION

(10-12 years of age as of January 1, 2010)

(16-19 years of age as of January 1, 2010)

Joseph Faske Rachel Faske Hunter D. Winkel Shelby A. Rooker Olivia M. Faske Zackary Wilson Sammantha Larisch Daryn Overdorf Madison Ollive Clay Bob Stearn Jacob Metevier Kylie R. Bena

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2370 PTS 1320 1170 885 700 420 165 160 115 115 110

Somerville, TX Somerville, TX League City, TX Poolville, TX Somerville, TX Alto, NM Silver City, NM Lufkin, TX Lufkin, TX Capitan, NM Datil, NM Mansfield, TX

1720 PTS 1475 1105 1065 1005 935 935 935 770 760 710 515

Julia Faske Abigail Faske Jacob Faske Andrew Faske Naomi D. Faske Hannah C. Faske Brandon Bearden Joshua Faske Samuel Faske Kacey Lee Clark Caitlin Gilliam

Somerville, TX Somerville, TX Somerville, TX Somerville, TX Somerville, TX Somerville, TX League City, TX Somerville, TX Somerville, TX Santa Fe, NM Lewisville, TX

2595 PTS 2340 2245 1970 1945 1840 1840 1820 1690 1650 1135

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Record Numbers Compete at the 2011 Autobahn Classic

By Larry Barker

The Moncrief building on the grounds of the Will Rogers Memorial Center was filled to capacity for the 2011 Autobahn Classic, February 17-20. A record 402 entries and 160 exhibitors were kept busy on arrival with their preparations for the 3 days of competition to determine the winners of the over $160,000 of scholarships and prizes.

To commemorate the record number of entries and exhibitors, John Chase, owner of the Autobahn Motocar Group, and his wife Diann gave each of the exhibitors, including the pee wees, $100 for their scholarship accounts. This additional $16,000 raised the amount of scholarship money available at the Classic to an incredible $156,000.

The entries consisted of 241 females, 70 bulls and 91 steers. Terri Barber, Austin, TX, judged the 44 classes of animals and the 8 classes of showmanship. Barber’s Grand Champion Female was TTT Lucky 2 B Me, exhibitor Tarah Moore, followed

by MK Ms. Sweet T, exhibitor Destry Morgan, for Reserve Grand Champion Female. The Grand Champion Bull was NLR Bailout, exhibitor Caitlin Gilliam, followed by DQ Paleface, exhibitor Abigail Faske, for Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

The honor of Grand Champion Steer went to VNR Belated, exhibitor Rachel Faske, and the Reserve Grand Champion Steer was Johnny Horton BCB exhibited

by Tracey Weldon.

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The competition in Showmanship was particularly keen as 127 exhibitors in 8 classes vied for $20,000 in scholarships and the coveted showmanship buckle.

Judge Barber selected the following for 1st place: Junior division Miriam Grace Faske and Wyatt Schaper, Intermediate division Joseph Faske and Rachel Faske, Teen division Molly Cook and Elias Fekadu, Senior division Julia Faske and Abigail Faske.

The speech contest, judged by Mara Hammit, Kelly Imig, Shanna Weaver and Lee Chapman, had 71 orators speaking on either Faith or Patriotism. The 1st place winners by division were Junior Reese

Ryan, Intermediate Shelby Rooker, Teen Tud Krier and Senior Allyn Ryan. 31 teams tried their luck on the steers, brought by T.M. and Jean Smith, in the exciting Team Penning. Morgan and Shirley Cook’s crew were on top of the action providing the setup, movement of steers and most importantly the safety of the competitors.

When the dust had settled, the top team posted a time of 13.40 seconds and consisted of Tierney Leopard, Jace Bolen, Samuel Faske and Will Babler. The Roping had 108 ropers sign up to demonstrate their skills with a lariat. The winners in the eight divisions were Junior Miriam

Pee Wee Kord Henry, along with dad, Kirt, accepts the blue ribbon from Jessica Johnston.

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Grand Champion Bull, NLR Bailout exhibited by Caitlin Gilliam and owned by Dennis-Gilliam Partnership.

Reserve Champion Steer Johnny Horton BCB exhibited by Tracey Weldon and owned by Ark-La-Tex.

Grace Faske and Lex Harris, Intermediate Amy Babler and Jarrett Kuhn, Teen Lydia Faske and Kris Johnson, Senior Megan Day and Jake Murphy.

The last day of the 2011 Autobahn Classic saw the presentation of several important awards. The Herdsman Award was presented to Samuel Faske. In addition to the Herdsman plaque, Samuel received a heifer donated by Kyle Tanner. Laura Harding made the trip from College Station with her dad Kenn and presented the Laura Harding Perseverance Award and the $2,500 scholarship to Allyn Ryan and Wesley Meadows.

A special presentation of the Linda Moore Ladies of Excellence Award was the highlight of the awards ceremony. Linda’s daughter, Libby Culpepper, and grandsons, Ryan and Jordan Culpepper, presented the prestigious award to Pam Dodson.

The 2011 Autobahn Classic set the Autobahn Youth Tour record for entries, ex-

and 45 percent won extra scholarship money. Two exhibitors won calves at the lucky calf drawing. Kris Johnson won a steer donated by John and Diann Chase and Cason Rangel won a heifer donated

by Bobby and Paula Fowler at Guthrie Creek Longhorn Cattle.

The new benchmarks established at the Classic are a reflection of John and Diann Chase’s continued commitment to the Autobahn Tour. Team Autobahn looks forward to the Super Stakes, August 3-7, 2011. If you would like to attend the Super Stakes and compete for over $140,000 in scholarships and experience one of the best times ever at a Texas Longhorn show contact Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or lbarker@abahn.com. Visit AutobahnYouthTour.com for more information and a complete list of the results for the Autobahn Classic.

Laura Harding presented the Laura Harding Perseverance Award to Allyn Ryan and Wesley Meadows. hibitors, speech contest participants and Team Penning teams. 101 exhibitors earned scholarship money beyond the $100 each exhibitor received for participating. There were 43 first time exhibitors

Team Penning drew 31 teams for the action filled competition.

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INTRODUCING: SH ROCKY BLUE (Straight Butler)

Rocky is DALGOOD’S ROCKET MAN x MF NO BEVO WING 3/22/2003 Discovered a couple years ago in our own pasture - producer of BASE…

SAND HILLS RANCH (Dora Thompson), Mansfield, LA

echoofambush@aol.com 318-872-6329

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GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - YOUTH ANCHOR T PEARL Exhibited By: John Moore

GRAND CHAMPION BULL - YOUTH DQ PALEFACE Exhibited By: Abigail Faske

GRAND CHAMPION STEER - YOUTH V BAR LIL MOHEKEN Exhibited By: Julie Franklin

GRAND CHAMPION HALTERED FEMALE DJL JUNO I’M PRETTY Exhibited By: Billy Thompson

GRAND CHAMPION MATURE FEMALE HI 5’S SHENNA BABE Exhibited By: Taylor Morgan

GRAND CHAMPION BULL DANANANA BATMAN Exhibited By: Emily Thurmond

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - YOUTH VNR FEELIN SPOOKY Exhibited By: Lydia Faske

GRAND CHAMPION BULL - YOUTH DQ PALEFACE Exhibited By: Abigail Faske

GRAND CHAMPION STEER-YOUTH TL HENRY Exhibited By: Emily Thurmond

GOING TO THE 3 AMIGOS SALE FROM SAND HILLS RANCH SH CLASSEY HORNS DOB 8/8/06 Ambush x mm Blue Velvet

62 1/2” TTT at 4 years

8 mONTHS BRED TO SH ROCKy BLUE, HUGE BASED STRAIGHT BUTLER BULL and SH RENO GABRIELLE (Ambush x 4T Gabrielle), dob 3/28/2009 A beautiful roan exposed to our Top Caliber son, Bull Whip (Bull Whip meas. 59” TTT at less than 2 years)

And from SAND HILLS RANCH to

CATTLE BARONS SALE RCR Easter, dob 4/16/06 & heifer calf x SH Rocky Blue, huge based Straight Butler bull. She’s a good Luminary daughter x a Diego’s Hot Shot daughter

and SH Honey Lamb, a big horned Ambush daughter DOB 1/4/03, EXPOSED TO BUCK BOARD…

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SAND HILLS RANCH (Dora Thompson), mansfield, LA Texas Longhorn Trails

echoofambush@aol.com 318-872-6329

www.sandhillsranch.com

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Safely Castrating Calves

By Heather Smith Thomas

The best age and method for castrating a bull and work with than young bulls as they grow up. calf may vary, depending on your situation. Some Steers are less aggressive, and much safer to be stockmen feel that a calf should be allowed to grow around. As the calf grows up, he’ll be less apt to all summer before being castrated, since calves try to get through fences and go find other cattle, if grow faster as bulls. The hormones of the young he is a steer. bull enable him to gain weight more quickly than The simplest and most humane way to castrate, a steer of the same age. But on the other hand, and with less risk of infection or extensive bleedsteers may produce better quality beef, if you ining, is to put a “rubber band” (elastrator ring) on tend to sell or butcher the animal for beef. the calf when he is a day or so old. This can be Some people also have a preference regarding done any time during the first weeks of life. These whether a knife or a “rubber band” is the best way strong rubber rings can be purchased cheaply at a to castrate. Whichever method is used, the animal farm supply store or veterinary clinic. The ring is must be adequately restrained for castration. about the size and shape of Cheerios cereal. The It is true that young bulls grow a little faster than tool to apply the rubber ring has four small prongs steers, due to hormonal influences on growth. It upon which you place the ring. The tool spreads is also true that the meat from steers is sometimes and stretches the ring when you squeeze the hanbetter quality. Steer meat is also less apt to be dark dles, so it can be placed over the testicles and situcolored and tough due to stress and excitement at ated above them. the time of butchering— This can be readily since steers tend to be accomplished with a more docile and calm than small calf simply by bulls. placing him on the Any bull calf that is not ground on his side, havdestined to become a herd ing someone hold his sire should be castrated. head and front legs so Longhorn breeders who he can’t get up. Kneelare trying to produce aniing behind him so he mals with spectacular can’t kick you with his horns prefer to castrate any hind legs, hold the scrobull calf they don’t intend tum with one hand and to keep for breeding, since place the ring over them, the steers grow the longest using the stretching tool. horns.

Always make sure both Most stockmen castrate testicles are in the scrobull calves early in life. The tum before situating the The simplest and most humane way procedure is not only ring. Pull them down as to castrate with less risk of infection much easier on calves far as possible so they or extensive blood loss is with a banwhen they are small, but are completely below der. Photo of Callicrate Bander courtesy of Nosteers are easier to handle the ring when it is reBull Enterprises.

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leased. If the calf is tense, or trying to kick, he may pull one or both testicles back up out of your grasp.

He must be relaxed.

The tight ring cuts off circulation to the scrotum.

The calf feels some numbing discomfort for a short while, and then no pain at all. Tissue below the constricting ring dies from lack of blood, the scrotal sac and its contents wither and dry up, falling off after a few weeks—leaving a small raw spot that soon heals.

Surgical castration with a knife can be done at any age, but this, too, is much easier on a calf when done young, while testicles are small. Removing the small testicles of a baby calf is not nearly as risky for blood loss or infection as it would be after he is older, with larger testicles and more blood supply.

No matter which method is used, the animal must be adequately restrained for castration.

A slit is made in the scrotum with a clean, sharp knife. Each testicle is worked out through the slit and removed with the knife. There is less bleeding if you scrape the knife back and forth on the cord attachment to sever it, rather than making a straight cut. A scraped and torn blood vessel tends to shrink up and close off more readily than a vessel cut straight across.

The procedure is easiest when the calf is lying on his side. A small calf can be held by two people; one person holds the head and front legs and the other holds the hind legs so the calf cannot kick the person doing the castrating. A large calf is more safely held with ropes, or restrained on a calf table (a small tilting chute).

If restraining him with ropes, you need a rope around his head and one front leg so the calf will not choke and also so he cannot get up, or a halter on the head, and both front feet secured with another rope, and a rope around both hind legs with a half hitch so he can’t kick out of it. The ropes should be securely tied or dallied around a fence post or some other sturdy object so the large calf will be completely restrained—stretched out on the ground on his side.

While the calf is thus restrained, this is also a good time to give him any needed vaccinations, or put in an ear tag or brand him.

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Surgical castration is easiest when a calf is lying on its side. Begin with a clean sharp knife and and make a slit in the scrotum.

Work each testicle out through the slit for removal with the knife..

Scrape the knife back and forth on the cord attachment to sever it, rather than making a straight cut, for less bleeding.

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Nebraska Texas Longhorn Association

President Delwin Smeal (402)568-2353 A meeting with the State Fair Board was held Wednesday, Feb. 23rd. You will see several positive changes with the new staff on board. Nebraska State Fair World Qualifying Shows have been set for Sunday, Aug. 28th starting at 9:00 a.m. Our cattle and show will be indoors in the “Red Barn” this year. A non world qualifying class has been added at our show for loose yearling bulls. Cattle will need to arrive on Friday, Aug. 26th. Early releases will be approved to leave after the show if so desired. Some people may choose to stay longer to exhibit their Longhorns to the public. Exhibitor badges will be available for the length of the State Fair similar to those at the Denver Stock Show. New health requirement for all animals–a one time BVD-pi test. The deadline for entries is Friday, Aug. 5th–postmarked no later than Aug. 5th. Entries will be accepted online with credit card payment no later than Aug 5th.

Substitutions and cancellations will be accepted no later than Aug. 19. Late entries will not be accepted after Aug. 19. The website will be updated around mid May timeframe–the website is www.statefair.org.

The N.T.L.A. 30th Annual Sale has been set for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 starting at 10:00 am at the Beatrice Livestock Auction, Beatrice, NE. The consignment fees will remain the same as last year. We will accept non-catalog Longhorn cattle again this year. We will again award $500 in premiums to each Champion–Senior Cow, Junior Cow, Heifer, Bull, and Pen of 3 heifers. This year, we will only accept heifers in our Pen of 3 consigments, and they will sell as 3 times the money. The Pen of 3 heifers are heifer calves born in 2011. Sale consignments received by July 1 are eligible for free advertising. Sale consignments are due September 1.

Ward & Carolyn Casteel have gratiously donated a heifer for our raffle this year. Raffle tickets will again have 2nd place of $200.

3rd place of $100. and 4th place of $50. Contact Bonnie Damrow for tickets–402-423-5441.

The consignment form and sale catalog will be on the sale barn website at www.Beatrice77.net. The sale will be shown live on the same website. Sale contacts: Delwin Smeal, President 402-568-2353, Larry Long, Vice President 308-532-2469, Rodger & Bonnie Damrow 402-423-5441.

N.T.L.A. memberships are due each year in January. Dues are: Youth $5, Associate $10, Active $15/member, Lifetime membership $150. New members are always welcome. Please mail membership dues to Bonnie Damrow, 11900 S 12th; Roca, NE. 68430.

North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association

Kevin Rooker, President A big thank you to all who attended our NTLBA Spring Show in Glen Rose, Texas. Once again, a job well done by Kevin and Laury Rooker, and their crew!

We are happy to announce that the NTLBA Scholarship is now available. Check out our web site for information.

Congratulations to all of the North Texas Youth who participated in the recent Autobahn SuperStakes. Again, it was a job well done, by Larry Barker and Pam Dodson. As always, a BIG THANK YOU to John and Diann Chase for their continued support of our youth.

Just a reminder that NTLBA membership renewals/new are now due. Please contact Laury Rooker, membership chair or visit the web site for an application. Our membership period is March to March of each year.

Northwest Longhorn Association

Sheryl Johnson, President • j5longhorns@yahoo.com We had our annual Northwest Longhorn Association meeting at Cindy Schweiger's in Estacada, OR. Those attending had a great time, with a ranch tour of her Longhorn herd, as well as her menagerie of duck, swans, geese, chickens, and on & on. Cindy served a nice lunch for members and visitors Our meeting was well attended, and we discussed upcoming events scheduled for the 2011 season. Starting out with scheduling in May 22nd a field day at Bob & Carment Larson's in Tillamook, Oregon. Bob is scheduling some fun stuff to do on that day, as well as demonstations on embryo work and more. The 4th annual West Coast Longhorn Sale on June 25th. Committee and members are looking forward to this years sale, with new ideas and more advertising promotions. July planning for the world qualifying show at Redmond, OR at the Deschutes County Fair. Chairmen Joel & Tami Kuntz. September dual shows at Spokane Interstate Fair, chairmen: Sheryl & Ed Johnson. Alexandra Dees hosting the Satellite Horn Measuring in October in Harper, OR. Officers for 2011 are: President: Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, OR; Vice President: Joel Kuntz, Bend, OR; Secretary-Treasurer: Sharron Weins, Kennewick, WA.

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South Texas Longhorn Association

Louis Christa, President (210) 863-7003 lchri58@msn.com The STLA will host our last show of this show season with the Rockdale Three-Day Spring Show to be held on April 1-3, 2010 in Rockdale, Texas. Please mail entry forms to Sandi Nordhausen (Show Chair), 3843 County Road 455, Thorndale, TX 76577. This weekend event consists of youth and open TLBAA World Qualifying shows over three days and is very popular in the Central Texas area bringing in good crowds to enjoy the Texas Longhorns. Full details concerning the Rockdale Spring Show are available at www.stla.org.

Watch the STLA website and E-Trails in early April for information about the STLA Spring 2011 Field Day & Annual General Meeting to be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Our hosts this year will be Bill and Anita Wappler of Lucy Creek Ranch, Lampasas, Texas.

For those high school seniors who are interested in applying for the annual STLA Youth Scholarship Program, application information and forms for 2011 scholarships are posted on the STLA website with applications and all associated materials due back to STLA no later than April 15, 2011. The scholarships are awarded each year to qualifying graduating seniors during the STLA Annual General Meeting held in May. STLA is again partnering with Central Life Sciences Company who will grant two extra scholarships this year on top of the standard STLAfunded awards. Danny Russell is chair of the STLA Youth Scholarship Committee and his contact information is available on our website if you need any additional information.

All breeders and Texas Longhorn lovers are welcome to join the STLA and we invite you to get involved with the oldest and most-active affiliate of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association. You can always find out more about STLA and upcoming shows and events by visiting our website at www.stla.org.

ARK-LA-TEX

Dave Overdorf, President (936) 637-9277 There were several Ark La Tex members at the annual Butler Breeders meeting in February at Malcolm and Connie Goodman's beautiful ranch. We all welcomed the sunny day and enjoyed a Bar-b-que lunch with delicious pies and good fellowship. The next day, everyone met at the Butler Longhorn Museum in League City for a tour. It is evident that a lot of time and energy was used in creating this place to highlight the Butler Longhorn cattle bloodline. It also displays western art by fellow longhorn breeders, longhorn artifacts and Texas historical items. It is definitely worth seeing.

The Ark La Tex affiliate was well represented at the Autobahn Youth Tour in February. Seven kids who won steers at the 2010 Fall Ark La Tex Show brought them to Fort Worth to compete. Also there were three steers that were donated the previous year. Tracey Weldon and her steer, Johnny Horton BCB, donated by Bolen Longhorns, won Junior Champion Steer and Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Congratulations Tracey!

Mark your calendars! El Coyote is hosting our Ranch Tour this spring Saturday, April 16th. We have invited the TLBGCA Affiliate Members to join us for this exciting event.

Holiday Inn in Kingsville is holding 20 rooms and a hospitality room for us. The phone number is 316-592-8333. The plan is to arrive Friday night, visit El Coyote Ranch all day Saturday, then check out Sunday.

As I said before, we will have a hospitality room to gather Friday and Saturday evening.

We hope you will plan to attend, it will be a good time and we will see some beautiful cattle!

The TLBAA World Show is quickly approaching. It takes a lot of money and help to put on this annual event. Consider a sponsorship package or volunteer your time to help make it a success.

The group gathers around the bench branding site.

Nathan Faske & Paul Proctor admire the head mounts at the Butler Museum.

Jace Bolen and Josh Faske have a little fun at the Butler Museum.

For more news from the LONGHORN WORLD read or go to www.tlbaa.org

E-TRAILS

Best at West Membership Sale March 5, 2011 WEST, TX AUCTIONEER: BRIAN UPTMORE, WEST, TX COMMENTATOR: DARLENE ALDRIDGE, D.V.M. SALE MANAGEMENT: TLBAA SALES MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Highlights

Amy & Greg Franks, Paradise, TX

Joe Valentine, Lott, TX; Joe Wissel, San Marcos, TX; Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX

75 Registered Lots Sale Average: $559.33 111 Commercial Lots Sale Average $346.13 Volume Buyers: Hal Brame, Clinard Longhorns, Anthony Anderson, Triple D Ranch, Greg and Amy Franks, James Watson

Clint Birdwell, Flower Mound, TX; Tracy Krueger, Ferris, TX; Jake Murphy, Ennis, TX; Dr. Tim Roddom, Ben Wheeler, TX

Doug & Suzie Winters, Corsicana, TX

Photos by Laura Standley

✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ HIGH SELLING LOT:

$1,350 SEMEN LOT

Consignor: Ron & Barbara Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX Buyer: Greg & Amy Franks, Paradise, TX

✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ OTHER HIGH SELLING LOTS: $1,150 – SEMEN LOT Consignor: Ron and

Barbara Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX. Buyer: Greg and Amy Franks, Paradise, TX

Cody Hager, Liberty Hill, TX; Rick & Denelle Hager, Liberty Hill, TX

$825 – TAINTED LOVE (2002 daughter of Little OT Dynamo x True Lies) Consignor: Tensleon Ranch, New Ulm, TX. Buyer: Doug and Susie Winters, Corsicana, TX $825

– EH MISS DAISY (2005 daughter of Wyoming Warpaint x Senators Choice II) Consignor: Susan Shelly, Pilot Point, TX. Buyer: Allen and Rhonda Gilbreath, Athens, TX

$950

– M ARROW MAGIC WIND (2004 daughter of YO Tejano Wind 1832 x The Colonel’s Magic) Consignor: R C Cattle Co., Eola, TX. Buyer: R&R Longhorns, Abilene, TX

$800 – C3 DONNA SUE (2007 daughter of JM Sue x C3 Donna) Consignor: Mary Ann Crenshaw, College Station, TX. Buyer: Hal Brame, Moyers, OK

$850 – J.R. MAZI (1994 daughter of J. R.

$775 – SHAMROCK YIPPIE YI YO YO (2008 daughter of Boomerang C P x Fremont) Consignor: Bow Carpenter, Comfort, TX. Buyer: Rick Hager, Liberty Hill, TX

$825

$750 – C3 GWEN (2007 daughter of C3 Headway x C3 Tilly) Consignor: Mary Ann Crenshaw, College Station, TX. Buyer: Ron and Kevin Asbill, Tyler, TX

Super Shot x C.R. Maybe) Consignor: Bow Carpenter, Comfort, TX. Buyer: Kathy Kittler, Carlisle, AR

– C3 LYNELL (2007 daughter of Coachs MVP x Lil Scott) Consignor: Sam Crenshaw, College Station, TX. Buyer: Larry Oliver, Cranfills Gap, TX

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Larry & Margie Oliver, Cranfills Gap, TX; Benny Nelson, Cranfills Gap, TX

TLBAA Board Member Gary Bowdoin, Crawford, TX; Asa Gamble, Hubbard, TX

Lonnie Clinard, Caldwell, TX; Glenn Clinard, Rockdale, TX; Edwin Voss, Rockdale, TX Texas Longhorn Trails

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PRE-CATALOG CONSIGNMENT FORM PICTURE OF ANIMAL _____________ CONSIGNMENT FEES _____________ $100.00 plus 5% ($50.00 Up Front for Pre-print Catalog)

OCV VACCINATED _______________

Name of TLBAA Member: __________________________________ TLBAA#

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Name of Animal: __________________________________________ TLBAA#

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_____ Heifer

_____ Cow

_____ Pair

_____ Bull

_____ Steer

BREEDING INFORMATION Cow Exposed To ________________________________ From __________ To ____________ Bull’s Name

Cow Exposed To ________________________________ From __________ To ____________ Bull’s Name

Calf at Side Information:

Sex ________________

Date Calved ______________

Sired by ________________________________________________ COMMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ WAIVER/CONSENT FORM (This form must be signed and returned in order to complete your consignment) The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) assumes no responsibility for any guarantee made by the consignor. All guarantees are strictly between the consignor (seller) and the buyer. The TLBAA or the auction venue is not responsible for the health or safety of any animal consigned to the sale. This includes loss of life, loss by theft or other perils. All consignors must comply with the rules and regulations. The undersigned hereby agrees to conditions of the sale and agrees that all guarantees are between seller and buyer.

The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the TLBAA, sale employees, the auction venue, and duly authorized representatives from any and all claims, demands, causes of action or liabilities of any nature which may arise from or in any way relate to the sale. The undersigned agrees that if the buyer is unable to accept delivery because of Interstate health requirements, the consignor, not the TLBAA or its management, shall be responsible for refund or adjustment. _______________________________________________ Owner of Animal/Consignor’s Signature

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THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED TRANSFER FORM. M A N A G E D B Y T H E T E X A S L O N G H O R N B R E E D E R S A S S O C I AT I O N O F A M E R I C A S A L E S M A N A G E M E N T D I V I S I O N

LOT 1

May 7, 2011 • 11:00 A.M. • West, TX

Oneil 552

CONSIGNOR: Robert King P.H.NO.: 552 TLBAA: 183595 CALVED: 5/15/92 DESCRIPTION: Red white BREEDING: Exposed to Walker Butler from 06/01/10 to sale date COMMENTS: OCV'd. This beautifull senior cow has been an outstanding producer and carries 7/8 Butler influenced pedigree. Our 72" straight Butler bull covered this cow in late fall. She raises outstanding calves.

Danger Leta Monarch

LOT 2

Nora Graves RK25

CONSIGNOR: Robert King P.H.NO.: 25 TLBAA: 250098 CALVED: 3/8/07 DESCRIPTION: Dark red BREEDING: Exposed to Walker Butler from 06/01/10 to sale date COMMENTS: OCV'd. Straight Butler young cow from our program of proven Butler genetics pasture bred to Walker our 72" straight Butler bull for a spring calf. You can't go wrong here.

Graves Outlaw 100 Leticia Butler RK94

LOT 4

3G Cimarron Wrangler

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 914 TLBAA: 266807 CALVED: 3/1/09 DESCRIPTION: Red and white BREEDING: Exposed to 3G Phenomenal Ice from 08/10/10 to 08/15/10 and 3G Wild Chex from 01/21/11 to 03/04/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. A nice heifer with a lot of color, good horn growth, and gentle disposition. Exposed to 3G Phenomenal Ice, who is the son of Kobra. Also exposed to 3G Wild Chex who is the son of Wild West Chex, either way she is due for a great calf. Millennium Futurity eligible.

LOT 6

HL Black Buck LY Meagan

BH Buck HL Liza's Black Beauty Day's 7HD Cimarron Day's Nutmeg

DDL Black Magic Woman

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 3/7 TLBAA: 249054 CALVED: 4/16/07 DESCRIPTION: White with red ears and red spots on body BREEDING: Exposed to Hubbell's Del Rio from 07/27/10 to 09/30/10 and Guide Rock from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Outstanding daughter of Laramie Chex and Coach Granddaughter. She has great horns.

Laramie Chex Hubbell's Del Rio is the son of the great J.P. Rio Grande and Guide Rock is the son of the great Hunts Command Respect. Ace's Black Magic Gal

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Tom Horn Mona Dode RK66 Tom Horn Oneil 2

Farlap Chex Casper Lady Lite BL Ace's Black Magic Man Watson 231

LOT 3

RVR Creole Rose

CONSIGNOR: Robert King P.H.NO.: 14/8 TLBAA: 255139 CALVED: 4/28/08 DESCRIPTION: Parker brown, black nose BREEDING: Exposed to Walker Butler from 06/01/10 to sale date COMMENTS: OCV'd. Straight Butler-Ace bred heifer pasture exposed to our 72” straight Butler bull, Walker for a spring calf – this should be excellent mating.

Little Ace Sambo Great opportunity!!

Little Ace Rosie

LOT 5

Little Ace Rajun Cajunmc Delta Halo Ace's Sam Ace's Zola Rose

CB Natalie

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 139 TLBAA: 255258 CALVED: 6/8/09 DESCRIPTION: White with red and black specks on face and sides BREEDING: Exposed to Sir Zhivago from 07/16/10 to 09/30/10 and Guide Rock from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Young striking beauty out of T-X Southbrook Shooter. Very gentle disposition. We’re keeping her 2010 T-X Southbrook Shooter heifer calf. Sir Zhivago is the son of the great herd sire Zhivago. Guide Rock is a son of the great Hunts Command Respect. LWR Apache Doll

LOT 7

Classic Holman 24A Monarch 103 Leta Boom

GF Southbrooke Whata' Shot Bold Event Apachi

Diva 743

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 743 TLBAA: 248164 CALVED: 8/7/07 DESCRIPTION: Red and white body, red neck, legs and spots BREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Diva is a good producing cow. She is out of two breed greats, Coach and Dixie Heather. Put her to work for you.

Coach Dixie Heather

Don Juan of Christine Miss Redmac 256 Dixie Hunter Luking

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LOT 8

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 145 TLBAA: 234621 CALVED: 3/13/05 DESCRIPTION: White, red ear, front legs and spots on sides BREEDING: Exposed to Hubbell's Del Rio from 07/22/10 to 09/30/10 and from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Go-Go Girl YS is a beautiful Farlap Chex daughter that is straight Butler. She has a calm disposition and is a consistent producer. Calf at side is sired by Hubbell's Del Rio, son of J.P. Rio Grande.

LOT 10

Farlap Chex BL Majestic Girl

Ms Dixie Bellringer

HL Dero's Blossom

Mr Ruler Calhoun Johnson's Ranch-3 Bow & Arrow 927/4 Wright 856

Rusty Dode FM 612 Bayou Bonita Melmc 1 Miss HC Suwannee 812

Olympias Coach

Cary-West Red Plum 2

Coach Olympia 98 Westhaven Cow Creek King Plum Red

Mrs Watson's Grace

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 26 TLBAA: 242482 CALVED: 2/7/06 DESCRIPTION: White body with red spots, red brown neck, front and rear legs BREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from 07/26/10 to 09/30/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. This lady has it all: conformation, horn base, pedigree and a gentle disposition. She has been a consistent producer and a great mother.

Watson 167 Cole's Kati Bri

LOT 15

Coach Delta Tari Hot Chex Lively's Hot Phenomenon

LWR Vicki

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 554 TLBAA: 235008 CALVED: 3/13/05 DESCRIPTION: Red lineback BREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Here is a nice, big horned female granddaughter of Coach.

She is exposed to Guide Rock a son of Hunts Command Respect and Tumbleweed 2. This should produce a nice calf.

LOT 13

Suwannee Bell

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 206 TLBAA: 194294 CALVED: 4/14/99 DESCRIPTION: White with red ears, nose, speckles, white tail with red switch, red streaked lower legs BREEDING: Exposed to Sir Zhivago from 07/16/10 to 09/30/10 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Suwannee Bell raises a good calf every year, milks well and puts good horn on her calves.

Classic Bayou Boss

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Phenomenon L Remarkable's Lovelady Blackwood's Deigo Roe's MT 5/9

HL Dero's Sadie

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 7/6 TLBAA: 259605 CALVED: 3/29/06 DESCRIPTION: White with red head and neck BREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from 07/26/10 to 09/30/10 and from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. She is a feminine Bo Jangles Chex daughter, with a nice horn shape and a gentle disposition.

Bo Jangles Chex Millennium Futurity eligible.

LOT 11

MS Crossbow

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 149 TLBAA: 188034 CALVED: 4/8/98 DESCRIPTION: Dark red and brown head and neck small white spot on forehead white body with brown freckles BREEDING: Exposed to Spot Light from 07/27/10 to 09/30/10 and to Guide Rock from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Ms Crossbow is a big, colorful female with heavy horns. She conMr Roman Ruler sistently produces a calf each year and is a good mother.

Ms Bow & Arrow 1317/8

LOT 14

Monarch 103 Dark Star B R3 VJ Tommie Ace's Plum Magic

LA Sunshine

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 4/54 TLBAA: 239923 CALVED: 3/6/04 DESCRIPTION: Red BREEDING: Exposed to Guide Rock from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. Pedigree is where it all starts, and she has it. Phenomenon, Hondo, Bold Ruler, Blackwoods Deigo, and Isaac's Original 0/0, all of these bulls made an impact in the longhorn breed.

L Quick Emotions All of her offspring are Millennium Futurity eligible.

Deigo Debbie

LOT 12

LOT 9

Go-Go Girl YS

Deigo's Bunk Galloway Watson 247 Dubose's Jay Hawk Cole's Miss Leigh

WS High Road

CONSIGNOR: Loyd and Bettie Gibbs P.H.NO.: 14/6 TLBAA: 240796 CALVED: 6/29/06 DESCRIPTION: White and red BREEDING: Exposed to Sir Zhivago from 07/16/10 to 09/30/10 and Hubbell's Del Rio from 01/21/11 to 03/05/11 COMMENTS: OCV'd. WS High Road produces some top notch offspring.

She is a good mother with a gentle disposition. Millennium Futurity WS Road To Prediction eligible.

WS Hay Day

Julio's Thunder LL Sparkle Julio's Thunder Princess Sabatini

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LOT 16

CONSIGNOR: Roger Garlitz P.H.NO.: 7/9 TLBAA: 83133 CALVED: 12/12/07 DESCRIPTION: White and black, red poll and back COMMENTS: Really nice tri-colored young bull. Sire is Hubbell Rio Dinero, a son of J.P. Rio Grande. Dam is a granddaughter of Gunman. Dam is T-X Selen’s Silk, who is a full sister of Sequilla that sold for $37,000 at the 2005 Marquess Sale. This bull has Gunman top and bot- Hubbell's Rio Dinero tom. Great for your heifers! Millennium T-X Selen's Silk Futurity eligible.

LOT 18

LOT 17

T-X Silky Smooth

SEMEN LOT

CONSIGNOR: Ron Marquess COMMENTS: 4 straws of Phenomenon, 4 straws of Emperor, 5 straws of Coach, 5 straws of Watson 167, 3 straws of Boomerang CP, 5 straws of Diamond W Paycash, 4 straws of Bold Ruler, and 10 straws of Donovan JP Rio Grande Hubbells Miss Annie T-X Gunna 4T Class Act

LOT 19

SEMEN LOT

CONSIGNOR: Ron Marquess

Mark Out

CONSIGNOR: James Bothwell P.H.NO.: 91/5 TLBAA: 269945 CALVED: 6/10/05 DESCRIPTION: White and red BREEDING: COMMENTS:

COMMENTS: 4 straws of Phenomenon, 4 straws of Emperor, 5 straws of Coach, 5 straws of Watson 167, 3 straws of JM Sue, 5 straws of Diamond W Paycash, 4 straws of Bold Ruler, and 10 straws of Donovan

Mile Marker Win Out

LOT 20

LOT 21

LLL Madigan

The Shadow Unchecked Mile Marker Outfielder

PCC Destination

CONSIGNOR: James Bothwell P.H.NO.: 253 TLBAA: 219872 CALVED: 9/8/03 DESCRIPTION: Gray and white speckled BREEDING: COMMENTS:

CONSIGNOR: James Bothwell P.H.NO.: 31/3 TLBAA: 225879 CALVED: 4/24/03 DESCRIPTION: White, red head, cap and spots BREEDING: COMMENTS:

Gun Smoke Maddy's Boomer

Watson 83 Delta Judy Boomerang C P QC's Strawberry Molly

PCC Unquestioned PCC Destiny

Unlimited Not So Fast Gunman J.R. Faith

“PARADE OF HORNS” The TLBAA is proud to announce that we will Kick off the World Show this year with a Parade.

June 7th we will follow the Fort Worth Herd on their morning cattle drive to start our 1.5 mile procession through the streets of the Historical Stockyards. If you have a riding steer that you would like to ride or just feel like supporting the parade on foot, we would love to have you! We will prepare at the 2 acre property owned by the Foundation at 11:00 am. Contact the TLBAA office if you’re interested and speak to Kim Barfield or Pam Galloway. More details to follow, watch E-Trails, and the Trails magazine for more updates.

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Registrations and Transfers from February 1, 2011 to February 28, 2011

Division A

Division B (cont.)

Division B (cont.)

Division C (cont.)

Tom A. Smith Sand Hills Ranch Joe Graddy Nancy C. Dunn Mark and Tina Stewart Ron A. Walker Willis Bend Longhorns Dan Huntington Paolo (Paul) A. Valle Jim Steffler Blue Moon Farm Cumberland Cattle Company L & R Longhorns Danny D Guffey Harold Rester Jim and Patty Gladden Lee Sherbeyn B. Eugene Berry, M.D. Ed and Becky Dingledine Daniel W. Hudson Janet E. Fowler Thomas Markert Maurice Ladnier Ross and Teresa Suber A and R Ranch Candace Cameron Charlie Bolton, Jr. Jimmie Bond William Wick Shawn M. Pequignot Calvin Deemer Jimmy L. Jones Jody Shaw Ken Craven Mark, Darryl, Keith Christenson Allen S. Brantley Claude or Carole D. Lipscomb David & Amy Smiley Paul Corlett Rick Bogle Three 'T' Ranch Triple R Ranch Don and Donna Kelley Frank Henderson Hector E. Santana Hudson Longhorns Leonard or Doris Boyd Mark Hubbell Rolling M Longhorns Russ Moore Scott Zirk

W.C. & C.R. Mc Cowen Doug and Sandy Stotts Rorie Cowden Longhorns Rocking 'O' Ranch Kurt Twining Bar J Ranch Charles E. Spencer Hal and Carole Griffin John Oliver Kerry and Nancee Mounce Spikes Peak Ranch Taylor Cattle Company Trigg & Traci Moore Triple R Ranch Panther Creek Ranch Kenneth Johnson Armand Ranch John R. Randolph Kimble Cattle Company Marshall & Mary Ann Crenshaw Mike & Patricia Walsh T.M. and Jean Smith Davis Green Donnie Taylor Glenn E Phipps Lee and Linda Blackwell Mike and Kim MacLeod Richard & Sharon Parr Richard James Filip J T Wehring Phil and Laura Wilson Terry and Jason Carter G.M. Goodpaster James Bothwell James K. Turner Limb Cattle Company Matt Hill Terry and Sherri Adcock Danny and Sharon Burnette Dave & Althea Sullivan Dave & Linda Schurg Eddie and Sharon Settlemyer Joe Cunningham Johnnie L. Goff Plantana Polo Farm Star K Ranch Steve and Rene' Azinger Steven Zunker Joe Munsch Rick Friedrich Carla Payne Danny and Carole Phillips David & Pamela Jones David Wiesbrock Dr. Gene and Lana Hightower Frank Anderson, Jr. Kathryn Leann Head Kay L. Roush Lonnie Shan Michael Perry Randall Ward Rocking JR Ranch Wayne Wunderlich

Star Creek Ranch Bill and Evelyn Ward Bill Blair B. M. & Wanda Buchanan Craige Bottorff Diamond D Ranch Dubravka Romano Greg and Brandi Wilburn Joe & Patty Hensley John and /or Judy Coats Katherine & Marcus Hilbig Kathleen and David Looper, Jr. Lazy JP Ranch Michael & Janine Wernecke Red River Longhorn Ranch Tim & Katherine Mazur Tom Cadan Tommy Mulhollan W A Buntin James & Amy Roesler Allen Weihrich Andrew Hayes Ben J. Gremminger Bo & Joe Ann Winkel Charles and Georgia Mc Donald David and Colette Varner David and Jo Anne Norwood David Peters Doug and Darnell Muenchow Earl and Betty Carroll Eric & Anna Redeker Frank & Sue Bowdoin Jeff & Nancy Bearden Joel Norris K & T Longhorns Kyle E. Tanner Lazy L Longhorns Lloyd Schreiber Lyman & Janet Sisson Matthew Stojanik Michael & Sandra Payne Patrick & Ilene Cherry Pecan Grove Acres Ron & Rita May Rugged Cross Ranch S. Ann Wight Shannon Larson Stephen P Head Steve Day Suzanne & William H. Torkildsen, M.D. Wes and Carol Chancey William T. & Sandra J. Martin

Bob & Pam Loomis Randy and Jamie Briscoe Woodson School Ranch Alexandra Dees Mike & Debbie Bowman Larry &/or Mary Ann Long Bodacious Longhorns, LLC Richard & Linda Spooner Terry Hatfield Beere Cattle Company Dean & Belinda Franke Jeffrey L. & Sue L. McMahan Ronald and/or Brenda Backhaus Ronald V Williams Longhorn Cattle John Murphy Mary Ann, and or Ron Nolde Two Heart Bar Ranch Kropp Cattle Company Robert B. Linn Jr Wilson Longhorns Aubrey & Marva Herring Carole Muchmore Dl Cattle Company Donald & Sharron Wiens Jordan Ranch Melanie Pittman Nate Edwards Pace Cattle Company Ron Johnson Steve or Janet Collins Tom & Linda Nading Andy Gilliland Bill and Jo Le'AN Broken Wagon Cattle Co., LLC Casey Hall Charley E. and Doris Snyder Lyn C. C. Lewis McGill Ranch Meers Longhorns Mike Mc Clanahan Norman Outfit Oak Hill Longhorns Peter & Stacie Hood Ray, Kale & Julie Williams Santa Terecita Ranch Steve, Bodie & Chad Quary Flying N Ranch Oren & Dianna O'Dell Brett or Darcy De Lapp Buckhorn Cattle Company David & Kimberly Nikodym David Roberts Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller Jessie Dominguez Joel and Tamara Kuntz Michael Luce Petersen Longhorn RC Larson Longhorns Robert and Jenny Smoot Roland Stack Ron & Jan Gentry Tamara K. Thacker

Division B El Coyote Ranch Ronnie & Jackie Mullinax Malcolm & Constance Goodman John & Ursula Allen Deer Creek Longhorns H & L Ranch Joe or Carolyn Wissel Bow Carpenter Brent & Cynthia Bolen

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Division C Glen W. Lewis Semkin Longhorns Fort Robinson Shamrock Land & Cattle, LLC Joseph Sedlacek Ray Beadle Eddie And Joyce Wood NT Ranch

Texas Longhorn Trails

ATTENTION TLBAA EXHIBITORS! The TLBAA wanted to bring to your attention any rule changes of which you may not be aware. It is most important for all of our show participants to abide by the rules that have been set by our organization, therefore presenting our great breed to the best of its potential.

It will be the responsibility of the Show Manager to check all animals prior to the start of the show. Infringements of show rules could result in the disqualification of the animal from the show and the forfeiture of Hall of Fame points and or awards earned.

Thank you for making our shows the best they can be.

Bull Classes: All bulls competing are shown at halter WITH A NOSE LEAD. All bulls over 12 months must use neckties or neck straps when secured in stall. Handlers must be 18 years or older and/or in the TLBT Senior Showmanship Division to show bulls in Classes 27-29 and Produce of Dam/Get of Sire classes if a Class 27-29 bull(s) is/are entered. All youth may show Class 26 or under.

Grooming of Animals: Exhibitors are encouraged to show their animals in a neat and clean condition. Washing, brushing, combing and trimming of excess hair is permitted. Hair must be brushed down and smooth without the use of adhesives, aerosol sprays or agents that deter from the animal’s natural appearance. The tail switch is to be long and full without trimming or docking, and no balling or back combing of the trail switch is allowed. Specifically prohibited are: (a) the use of grooming chutes and/or generators to aid in the clipping of hair on the premises of show locations; (b) the sanding, oiling and polishing of horns; (c) polishing of hooves; (d) use of neck sweats. Violations of these rules will be grounds for removal from competition by show management and forfeiture of all fees. Sprays or concentrates specifically formulated and sold as fly and/or insect inhibitor or prohibitor are allowed to be applied to the hair. Show sheen administered from a pump spray bottle will be permitted.

Alteration Of Physical Features: Alteration of an animal’s appearance by cosmetic and/or surgical changes are deemed unethical and will be grounds for disqualification from the show. Some examples are, but not limited to, the weighting of horns, banding, surgically altering of navel, dewlap or other skin areas, surgically altering knees or hocks, or injecting any substance under the skin or into any muscle (i.e.: steroids or growth implants of any kind).

April 2011

Black WR Blood Bull & Heifer Calves 10-16 months old WR

Heifers from $600 Bulls from $800

gqh For information contact

Dick Robbins - Anchor D Ranch Belvidere, KS • (620) 862-5803 No I’m not going out of business...but have great deals to offer!

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TLBAA Breed Advisory Committee’s

April - Herd Management Guide Fall Calving: 1. Weigh your yearling heifers and make necessary culling decisions prior to the start of the breeding season. Make sure that all replacement heifers are weighing at least 65 percent of their mature weight prior to breeding and are exhibiting estrus activity on a regular basis. The post partum interval (interval from calving to first observed estrus) for first–calf heifers is typically 20–30 days longer than mature cows. Therefore, begin breeding replacement heifers 20–30 days before the rest of the cow herd to allow sufficient time after calving for the heifers to resume estrus activity and join the rest of the cow herd during the breeding season.

2. Continue supplemental feeding as previously recommended.

During the first 3–4 months of lactation, nutrient requirements increase substantially. Warm season pasture grasses are dormant until mid–April and provide most of the energy needs, but limited protein, phosphorus and Vitamin A. Sufficient nutrients must be supplied to the lactating females in the form of protein and/or energy supplements as well as mineral and vitamin mixes to meet their nutrient requirements. Feeding 3–4 pounds of a 40 percent CP supplement, 4–6 pounds of a 30 percent CP supplement or 6–8 pounds of a 20 percent CP supplement per head per day, should be adequate to meet most protein and energy needs. Choice of appropriate supplement (20 percent CP, 30 percent CP or 40

Wanted: Happy home for 100 WR blood cows WR

January - May calves Running ages from $1,000 up

Many are old WR branded and US branded And, many are Fort Robinson Branded

gqh For information contact

Dick Robbins - Anchor D Ranch Belvidere, KS • (620) 862-5803

percent CP) should be based upon cheapest source of protein. Price per pound of protein may be determined by dividing the cost per pound of protein supplement by the percentage of crude protein in the supplement. A source of salt, as well as a good commercial calcium:phosphorus mineral mix with added Vitamin A, should be available on a free choice basis. If your cows are thin in body condition or pasture grass is limited due to overgrazing, then feeding a medium (8–10 percent crude protein) hay free choice plus 2–3 pounds of a 20 percent CP supplement daily or approximately 15–20 pounds of a high quality (15–17 percent crude protein) hay per head per day will provide an excellent source of energy and protein for the females. If winter pasture is available, then the females should not need additional energy or protein supplementation.

3. After calving and before breeding, vaccinate cows for leptospirosis. Check with your veterinarian concerning vaccination for vibrosis and anaplasmosis.

4. If not done previously, semen evaluate bulls. A standard breeding soundness exam should be conducted on all bulls prior to the start of the breeding season.

5. Complete sire selection and order any semen needed for artificial insemination. Plan ahead to have sufficient breeding bulls to service all females. Mature bulls in single sire pastures should be able to service 30–50 females in a 60–90 day breeding season.

Young yearling bulls can be excellent breeders, but reduce the number of females per bull to 15–25 head and limit the breeding season to 60 days. Special attention to maintaining good nutritional condition of the young bulls is needed. Yearling bulls should only run with other yearling bulls in multisire pastures.

Older bulls will tend to establish a social dominance over young bulls, creating potential problems.

6. Check spraying equipment, dust bags, etc., and purchase needed chemicals for external parasite control.

Spring Calving: 1. Continue a supplemental feeding program until good spring grass is available and calves are weaned. Lactating cows grazing dormant range grass require approximately 3-4 pounds of a 40 percent range cube or 6-8 pounds of a 20 percent range cube daily to meet their protein requirement. If winter pasture is available, forage intake should be sufficient to meet nutrient requirements of lactating females.

2. Vaccinate all heifer calves between four and 10 months of age for brucellosis.

3. As weaning is approaching, consider routine calf management while the calves are still on their dams to reduce stress often associated with weaning. Calves should be vaccinated with a 7-way Clostridial bacterin, vaccinated for IBR-P13-BVD and de-wormed.

Cull bull calves should be castrated prior to weaning.

4. Consider limited creep feeding (16 percent crude protein) for calves, nursing older cows, first-calf heifers, or any calves needing additional nutrition.

No I’m not going out of business...but have great deals to offer!

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Join Us! We’re Growing Fast! a small group of concerned cattlemen banded together to preserve the unique heritage of Texas Longhorn cattle. With this goal, they established the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) to maintain the breed registry and to promote the magnificent breed to as many persons as possible.

In 1964,

the purposes of the TLBAA remain the same. In addition, the Association has expanded its membership services as the number of Texas Longhorn enthusiasts has increased to an all-time high.

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Dam of Merit Roll of Honor Dams of Excellence Bell La Squaw Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan CO Barbwire David M. Hillis, Austin, Texas Cross M Cherokee Miss Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Dewlap Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico F 3F Bevo’s T J Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico G&L True Obsession Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas High Hope, FD Bo & Dorie Damuth, Magnolia, Texas Miss CP Ruler 562 T.M. & Jean Smith, Bar S Ranch, Boyd, Texas Miss Peppermint Ed & Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, Oregon Picabo Phantom Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rawhide Lady Pebbles Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan SP Hija Ben Tanksley, Alpine, Texas US 89076 Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Westhaven Ranger Reddy Fraser West, Ione, California WT Miss Mona’s Liberator Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry, Evant, Texas

Dams of Distinction Bayou Daisy Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bayou Princess Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bell La Squaw Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Cross M Blue Velvet Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Delta Becca Jim & Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Cross M Delta Charisma Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Salsa Jim & Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Cross M Star Spangled Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Texas Ruby Red Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Whelming Matrix Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Cross M Whelming Sandy Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Delta Amber Phillip Bell, Arlington, Texas Diamond W 952 Meadowwood, Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK

April 2011

Dillons Fancy Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico Dixie Heather 3G Ranch, Loyd &Bettie Gibbs, Gainesville, Texas Dolly Joel & Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, Texas Double L’s Miss Elegant Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas Emperor’s Lucy Creek Gary Kudrna, Ennis, Texas Fandangos Husker Barnard Longhorns, Richard & Janice Barnard, Tekamah, Nebraska FCF Honeymoon Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas FCF 16th Avenue Mitch Bryant, Katy, Texas FCF Too Sexy For My Sox Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, Texas Fiona Moonshine Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Folsom Falls Posh Folsom Falls Ranch, Fred & Marijo Balmer, Folsom, New Mexico GC Little Star Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, New Mexico G&L Enchantment Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L True Obsession Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L Silver Sage Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas G&L Star Spangled Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas Granite Daisy Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Indian Girl 636 Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, Texas JRJ WR 978 Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Ksanka Lily Belle Robert & Sheryl Greene, Eureka, Montana Lizzy’s Splash Eagles Nest Ranch, Ben & Ilse Myren, Colville, Washington Lupemitedookay Debra Lesyk & Dwight Overlid, Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada Meadowwood’s Carmen Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, Oklahoma Meadowwood’s Clementine Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, Oklahoma Meadowwood’s Tango Brink Longhorns, Frederick, Oklahoma Picabo Phantom Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rawhide Lady Pebbles Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan Rusty Zipper Frank & Barbara Renfro, Clinton, Montana S-D Sparkle Plenty Rudy & Marilyn Bowling, Kaufman, Texas Silver Sage Double D Arena, Outlook, Saskatchewan 3W Legends Country Erin Lazy JP Ranch, Dublin, Texas 3W Pot of Independence Dale & Bev Sorem, Nevada, Iowa Westhavenreddy'sspecks Broadhorn Ranch, Douglas & Katie McDonald, Fernley, Nevada WT Miss Mona’s Liberator Pearl Longhorn Ranch, Allen & Suzanne Perry, Evant, Texas

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Simple and easy to operate. Excellent fo r A I, embryo transfers, pulling blood, vaccination and much more. This chute is designed with horns in mind. These working chutes are rapidly becoming very popular throughout the Longhorn industry.

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IN BOX As the editor, I receive various interesting photos along with explanations either through the mail or e-mail. I would like to begin to share some of them with you inside the Trails magazine each month. If you have an interesting tid-bit or photo that may not be suitable for “Just for Grins”, please send them to me. You may end up in the next issue of the Trails!

Samuel Faske and DDM Joker’s Wild won first in their class at the San Antonio Show and received a belt buckle. Pictured with Doug and Darnell Muenchow.

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BREEDERS GUIDE ARKANSAS

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Classifieds AUCTIONEERS

Bruce E. McCarty Auctioneer Weatherford, TX

At SAND HILLS RANCH we enjoy working with NEW BREEDERS & offer QUALITY GOOD HORNED STRAIGHT BUTLER & BLEND cattle, many to choose from & an attractive OWNER FINANCE PKG, Dora Thompson (318) 8726329 echoofambush@aol.com Mansfield, LA www.sandhillsranch.com Located near the Texas Line & Shreveport.

(817) 991-9979

April is showering our Longhorn friends (old, new and soon to be) with GOOD Deals as our herd reduction programs continue…

Terry H. Brink Auctioneer P.O. Box 928 Frederick, OK 73542 580-335-5732 580-335-4126 Mbl. e-mail: brinkauction@pldi.net www.brinkauction.com

Brian Uptmore Auctioneer (254) 826-3725 Day (254) 379-4283 Cell

JoelAuctioneer Lemley P.O. Box 471 Blackwell, TX 79506

325-668-3552

www.lemleyauctionservices.com TX. License 15204

Excellent bulls, cows, heifers and steers for sale at reasonable prices. Top bloodlines, gentle, loud colors and big horns!

To schedule a ranch tour or just to "talk Longhorns", call:

Dorie Damuth • Flying D Longhorn Ranch Magnolia, Texas • 281-356-8167 dorie27@sbcglobal.net • www.damuthflyingdranch.com

www.oakhill-longhorns.com (620) 673-4050

CATTLE FOR SALE SEMEN FOR SALE – MR. GRAVES FM 75 (Sire of Tari Graves FM 49) - 7HD BILLY BOB (Grandsire of Day’s Feisty Fannie) - PHENOMENON (The best, yesterday, today and tomorrow). (830) 3936241 or bfs@boernenet.com.

FRONT PASTURE QUALITY – 10 Longhorn steers (1996-2001). Lots of horn and color, good with people. Call (817) 965-5626.

LONGHORN SEMEN FOR SALE – Emperor, Phenomenon, Coach, VJ Tommie, Watson 167, Diamond W Paycash, Bold Ruler, Country Liberator and more. John Oliver 972-268-0083. www.oliverlonghorns.com JONES RANCH – Home of Gunman genetics.

4-Sale: progeny of the great Gunman bull and his sons, Grand Slam & Hocus Pocus. We are now featuring cattle sired by J R Premium and K C Just Respect by Hunt's Demand Respect. (719) 539-2771. Web: http://gunman1234.tripod.com.

E-mail: thejonesranch_1@hotmail.com.

BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS- Check our new Web site with "Super Sales" and herdreduction prices. Tazman (Gunman) genetics.

Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK (580) 7659961, www.beavercreeklonghorns.com GOOD CATTLE @ FAIR PRICES. Proven genetics from the past and today’s top genetics through A.I. www.CrazyCattleCompany.com Located in Wellsville, PA. (717) 577-3347.

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HOME & RANCH REALITY TRIGG MOORE Ofc: (254) 965-5500 Fax: (254) 965-5532 Cell: (254) 396-5592

Co-Owner/Agent 936 S. Hwy 281 Stephenville, TX 76401 Email: trigg@c21homeandranch.com

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TRADE & BARTER TRADE YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breeds’ top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days (512) 454-0476 / Weekends (830) 644-2380.

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OLIVER LONGHORNS

www.oliverlonghorns.com Cattle for sale “To God Be The Glory”

joliver@mytocn.com (972) 268-0083

BID, BUY & SELL SEEK THE TRUTH; read "The Real Butler Story"

by Don Limb. Send only $19.90 to Limb Cattle Co., 8375 Lone Star Rd., Washington, TX 77880-5205, 936-878-2988. View excerpts at www.limbcattle.com.

REAL ESTATE

THATE Cattle Company Your source for big-horned cattle in the North—utilizing the right bloodlines to produce the horn.

Fairmont, Minnesota

(507) 235-3467

LONE WOLF RANCH Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains

New Location: Sallisaw, OK (918) 774-9107 • (918) 855-4907 new web site:

www.lonewolfranch.net

NOW AVAILABLE

Semkin Longhorns’ new 2010 Pasture Tour DVD showing you our 2010 calves, their dams, and the herd sires we are using for our 2011 calf crop.

Send your mailing address and phone number to semkin@mindspring.com and it will be shipped to you at no cost.

H: (580) 336-2925 Cell: (520) 907-3088 www.semkin-texaslonghorns.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE NATURE PARADISE – North Idaho Riverfront property for sale on Clearwater River (world famous salmon, steelhead, trout). 31 beautiful acres, quite, scenic, secluded. Deer, turkey, wildlife abound.

Beautiful cedar home, w/unfinished daylight basement, large 6 bay garage with upstairs storage/multiuse. Visit ron88.vflyer.com or photos, or info, 208-750-8104, jakeitaly@gmail.com

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CATTLE HAULING

(C) 214/676-3598 HAULING - Anywhere-Anytime We specialize in Longhorns.

Dan Tisdale (940) 872-1811 Mobile: 940/841-2619 WESTERN DECOR Specializing in mounted steer horns, cow skulls, horn furniture, hides M.P. & K.D. HORN and LEATHER SHOP 408 E. Drew • Ft. Worth, TX 76110 817-927-8061 • Fax: 817-927-7970 E-mail: MPKDhornshop8061@msn.com Web site: www.hornandleather.com

TEXAS LONGHORN T•R•A•I•L•S (817) 625-6241 • Fax (817) 625-1388 trails@tlbaa.org

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A Splash of Color Longhorns......51 Adcock, Terry & Sherry..................52 Almendra Longhorns....................50 Anderson, Frank Jr. and III ..........15 Anchor D Ranch......................45, 46

Land & Cattle..............14, 50 B Beadle Beargrass Ranch ..............................51 Best At West Sale ......................39-40 Best At West Sale Catalog........41-43 Billingsley Longhorns....................52 Blooming Grove Farm ..................51 Bolen, Brent & Cindy .................. 29 Bond Ranch ....................................50 Box Z Ranch ............................14, 52 Brett Ranch ......................................51 Briscoe Longhorns..........................51 Buckhorn Cattle Company ..14, 51 Bull Creek Longhorns ............31, 52 Butler Breeders..........................14-15

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Camm Ranch..................................35 C.C. Land & Cattle Co. ................50 C R Ranches ....................................51 Carpenter, Bo & Sylvia ..................52 CedarView Ranch ..........................50 Champion Genetics ......................47

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M Marquess Arrow Ranch ..............IBC

MBC Longhorns ............................35 Meadowwood ................................35 Miller, Tim ......................................50 Morgan Livestock ..........................47 Moriah Farms..................................51 Mosser Longhorns ................IFC, 52

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Eagles Ridge Longhorns................14 El Coyote Ranch ........................1, 52 End of Trail Ranch ............11, 30, 50

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4 T Longhorns..........................26, 52 4 Star Ranch ....................................50 Falls Creek Longhorns ..................14

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Gold Star Longhorns ....................35 Gross, Ray ........................................49

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Helm Cattle Co...............................51 Hickman Longhorns ....................52 Hudson Longhorns..........................3 Hughes, Gary ..................................47 Husky Branding Irons ..................47

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Send your caption to: Texas Longhorn Trails P.O. Box 4430 • Fort Worth, Texas 76164 Please specify which month your caption is for.

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No-Bull ............................................47

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Panther Creek Longhorns 2, 29, 52 Pearl Longhorn Ranch ..................52

Ranch ......................................50 R R&R Rafter H Longhorns ......................14 Red McCombs Fiesta Texas Longhorn Sale ..................................6 Red Peak Ranch ......................13, 52 Rio Vista Ranch........................14, 52 Rocking F Ranch ............................35 Rocking G Longhorns ..................15 Rocking P Longhorns....................14

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7 Bar Longhorns ............................51 SS Backwards Longhorns..............51 Safari B Ranch ................................50 Sand Hills Ranch ....................26, 28 Semkin Longhorns ........................51 Schmuacher Cattle ........................31 Shamrock Land & Cattle LLC ....14 Sidewinder Cattle Co. ..................15 Smith, T.M. & Jean ........................51 Star Creek Ranch ..............................7 Stotts Hideaway Ranch ........52, BC Struthoff Ranch........................29, 52

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Tallgrass Cattle Co. ........................50 Trinity Creeks Ranch......................52 Triple R Ranch (MI) ......................50 Triple R Ranch (TX) ......................15 Triple T Longhorns ........................51 T Spur Longhorns ..........................50

U Underwood Longhorns................50

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Indian Territory Sale ......................31

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J.T. Wehring Family Ranch............51 Jack Mountain Ranch....................52 Jane’s Land & Cattle Co. ..............15 Junction Hill ....................................51

Ron ....................................52 W Walker, Westfarms, Inc.................................14

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Kittler Land and Cattle Co. ..........50

Wichita Fence..................................34 Winchester Futurity of the North..23

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Lemley Longhorns ........................52 April 2011

Just For Grins

Sandi..........................7 N Nordhausen, Northbrook Cattle Co...................51

Longhorns......................15 D Dalgood Deer Creek Longhorns..................52 Diamond Q Longhorns ..............50 Diamond S Longhorns ................50 Dick’s Ranch Supply......................47

Linda Weber Realty........................47 Little Ace Cattle Co. ......................14 Lone Wolf Ranch ....................34, 50 Longhorn Designs..........................35 Longhorn Sale Pen ........................34 Loomis Longhorns ........................15

Photo courtesy of Mike & Tracy Hobbs

MARCH PHOTO FIRST-PLACE WINNER: "Isn’t this the drive thru? " Joe Douglas, Lewisville, TX ◆ HONORABLE MENTION:

Longhorns ..............................15 V V&J Vida Nueva Ranch ........................52

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YO Ranch ........................................49

"You read the sign. Where’s my lunch."

Wendy Hastings, Art, TX

Coming Next Month:

BROOD COW ISSUE 55

Save the date! Texas Longhorn Coming Events APRIL 2011

APR 1-3 • STLA Spring Show, Rockdale, TX. Sandy Nordhausen (512) 898-2401 or email: sandi@nordy.com. www.stla.org.

Qualifying Haltered and Youth.

APR 8-9 • Three Amigos Ranch Sale & Social, Red River Sale Barn, Marietta, OK. Social at Loomis Ranch, Marietta, OK. Event Coordinator Ashleigh: ashleigh@lestewart.com or (432) 561-5879.

APR 8-10 • Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association, Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Brenham, TX. Doak Parker (281) 761-5215. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.

APR 22-23 • Midwest Longhorn Sale, Winfield, KS. Mike Bowman (316) 778-1717.

APR 29-30 • Red McCombs 32nd Anniversary Fiesta Longhorn Sale, Johnson City, TX. Alan Sparger (210) 445-8798 or www.redmccombslonghorns.com

MAY 2011

MAY 7 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241.

MAY 7-8 • Capitan Show, Capitan, NM. Kristi Wilson (505) 3215213 or Lynn Starritt, TLBNM Sec./Treas. (915) 252-4118 or (915) 886-7063 fax. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.

MAY 14 • Winchester Futurity of the North, Logansport, IN. Scott Simmons (618) 729-2004 or ssimmons@copeplastics.com.

Entry forms: Deana Sanders (618) 780-5365 or dsanders71@hughes.net.

MAY 14 • STLA Spring 2011 Field Day & Annual General Meeting, Hosted by Bill & Anita Wappler, Lucy Creek Ranch, Lampasas, TX. Suzanne Perry suzannep@austin.rr.com or (512) 263-5313. www.stla.org MAY 20-21 • Cattle Barons Premium Sale, Mid Tex Auction Barn, Navasota, TX. Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Assoc., George Wilhite (281) 435-1311.

JUNE 2011

JUN 3-4 • Millennium Futurity, Glen Rose, TX. Bill Davidson (405) 258-7117 or mlflonghorns@sbcglobal.net. www.mlfuturity.com JUN 8-12 • TLBAA World Show & National Youth Show, Will Rogers Complex, Fort Worth, TX. Pam Galloway (817) 625-6241 or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.

JUN 11 • Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association 14th Annual Sale of WAAKA LAPISH FOLOHA, (Sale starts @ noon) Red River Livestock Sale Facility (located between Marietta and Ardmore, OK, exit #24 off I-35), Bob Weaver (405) 659-9222 or (405) 348-2156 or fax (405) 348-5015 or rainbowrtr@yahoo.com.

JUN 25 • West Coast Texas Longhorn Sale, Lone Star Arena, Aurora, OR. Daniel Fey, Yamhill, OR, daniel@feylonghorns.com or (503) 349-7866 or Sheryl Johnson (503) 349-4985. www.westcoasttexaslonghornsale.com JUN 25 • Heart of Virginia Consignment Sale, Blackstone, VA. (804) 561-5779 or (804) 937-5779 cell or (804) 241-9728. willisbendlonghorns.com

AUG 6 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241 www.tlbaa.org.

AUG 13 • Rocky Mountain Select Sale, Latigo Arena, Colorado Springs, CO. (Pre-Sale Party 6:00 pm, Fri. Aug. 12) (Sale starts @ 11 am, Aug. 13). Stan Searle (719) 481-3735 or Gary Lake (719) 314-8294.

AUG 28 • Nebraska State Fair Longhorn World Qualifying Show, Grand Island, NE. Delwin & Vicki Smeal (402) 568-2353.

Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.

AUG 31 • NWLA Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane, WA. Sheryl Johnson and Bob Larson. (503) 349-4985 or (503) 829-9459. Deadline: August 31, 2011. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.

SEPTEMBER 2011

SEPT 2-3 • Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, Lockhart, TX. Kaso Kety (985) 674-6492 or Michael McLeod (361) 771-5355.

SEPT 3-24 • The Kansas 150th Anniversary Cattle Drive, Caldwell, KS. Michael Clover (620) 532-3455 or michael.clover@sbcglobal.net.

SEPT 9-10 • Winchester Futurity, George Henderson 2nd Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Donnie Taylor (936) 414-1401 or Bruce Ollive (936) 674-5180.

SEPT 17 • Hunts Command Respect Production Sale, Marietta, OK. Randy Briscoe (405) 375-3090 or (405) 368-6766 cell or Jim Curry (817) 319-5556.

SEPT 29-OCT 1 • East Texs State Fair, Tyler, TX. Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower (903) 963-7442 or glcattleco@aol.com. Entry form and info at www.etstatefair.com. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.

SEPT 29-OCT 1 • Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK. Steve & Bodie Quary (405) 567-3093. Qualifying Haltered, Free and Youth.

OCTOBER 2011

OCT 12-16 • TLBAA Longhorn Weekend & Horn Showcase, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway pam.galloway@tlbaa.org.

Entry Deadline: Sept. 15, 2011. www.tlbaa.org.

OCT 15 • Horn Showcase Sale, Fort Worth, TX. Kim Barfield (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or Pam Galloway pam.galloway@tlbaa.org. Consignment deadline: Aug. 1, 2011,www.tlbaa.org.

OCT 29 • Deer Creek Longhorns Fall 123 Sale, Brenham, TX. Bruce Hazelwood, Farm Mgr. (979) 277-8016 or Frank Hevrdejs (713) 341-5706. www.dclonghorns.com OCT 29 • Nebraska Texas Longhorn Assoc. Annual Sale, Beatrice Livestock Auction, Beatrice, NE. Roger or Bonnie Damrow (402) 423-5441 or brdamrow6@aol.com. Delwin Smeal (402) 568-2353 or Larry Long (308) 530-7272. www.beatrice77.net.

DECEMBER 2011

DEC 3 • TLBAA Best at West Membership Sale, West, TX. TLBAA (817) 625-6241 www.tlbaa.org.

JULY 2011

JUL 10-16 • Sunrise Ranch Showmanship Camp, Sunrise Ranch, Liberty Hill, TX. Betty Baker (512) 515-6730.

JUL 22-25 • California State Fair, Sacramento, CA. Pete Boyce (209) 239-4014 or (209) 479-2899. Deadline June 17, 2011.

Qualifying Haltered and Free.

AUGUST 2011

AUG 3-7 • Autobahn Super Stakes Youth Show, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Larry Barker (817) 988-6110 or lbarker@abahn.com.

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