EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
AT-LARGE DIRECTORS
At-Large Director
Keith Du Bose (979) 277-2161 kwdubose@gmail.com
Chairman of the Board: Josh Gentry (972) 672-7293
Vice Chairman: Keith Hagler (512) 914-3333
Secretary: Amanda Danley (432) 894-1439
Treasurer: Elizabeth Fritz (214) 499-3542
Parliamentarian: Tom Ryder (256) 349-9364
DIVISION B ~ REGIONS 7-12 DIVISION C ~ REGIONS 13-18
Region 7 - Director
Josh Gentry (972) 672-7293 josh@g3longhorns.com
At-Large Director Elizabeth Fritz (214) 499-3542 ejbfritz@gmail.com
DIVISION A ~ REGIONS 1-6
Region 1/2 - Director Matt Bourbon (440) 221-6566 bourbonbrotherslivestock@gmail.com
Region 3/4 - Director Mark Hubbell (269) 838-3083 hubbelllonghorns@aol.com
Region 5/6 - Director Tom Ryder (256) 349-9364 ryder.tom40@gmail.com
Charles Schreiner III* 1964-1967
Walter G. Riedel, Jr.* 1967-1969
J.G. Phillips, Jr.* 1969-1971
Walter B. Scott* 1971-1973
James Warren 1973-1975
J.W. Isaacs* 1975-1977
Region 8 - Director
Kevin Rooker (817) 692-7843 krooker61@gmail.com
Region 9 - Director
Amanda Danley (432) 894-1430 adanley@seminoleisd.net
Region 10 - Director Keith Hagler (512) 914-3333 khagler@taylorautocredit.com
Region 11 - Director Stephen Head (979) 549-5270 headshorns@hotmail.com
Region 12 - Director Mike McLeod (361) 771-5355
Region 13/14 - Director
Justin Georges (402) 580-0209 justin.georges@yahoo.com
Region 15 Director
Walker Hance (918) 808-6268 walker32flu@icloud.com
Region 16 - Director Kris Johnson (307) 751-8867 kristopherjohnson1995@gmail.com
Region 17/18 - Director
David Berry (916) 472-9108 dberrry5b@gmail.com
J.T. “Happy” Shahan* 1977-1978
John R. Ball* 1979-1980
Bill Anthony* 1981-1982
Dr. L.V. Baker* 1982-1984
Dr. W.D. “Bill” Clark* 1984-1986
Richard D. Carlson 1986-1988
John T. Baker 1988-1990
Riemer Calhoun, Jr. 1990-1992
Glen W. Lewis 1992-1995
Tim Miller* 1995-1998
Sherman Boyles 1998-2003
Bob Moore* 2003-2005
Joel Lemley 2006-2007
Ben Gravett* 2007
Dr. Fritz Moeller* 2007-2009
Maurice Ladnier 2009-2010
Robert Richey 2010
Steven Scott Zunker 2010-2011
Brent Bolen* 2011-2012
Bernard Lankford* 2012-2013
Todd McKnight 2013-2016
Tom Matott 2016-2019
Keith DuBose 2019 - 2023
Johnny Hicks 2023-2025
By Myra Basham
About the Cover: The SE Longhorn Ranch/New Age Cattle Co. Partnership is excited to bring RJF Cowboy Reb, as well as the outstanding daughters pictured on the cover, to the TLBAA Horn Showcase Bull Alley and Futurity. Here’s your chance to purchase semen on this outstanding sire and view his daughters in person. RJF Cowboy Reb (DOB: 9/27/2021, Cowboy Tu Chex x HR Awesome Reb) is a tank of a bull with a calm disposition and carrying top genetics…and look at his o spring! (Top) SEL Kiss I Can (DOB: 7/17/24, Dam: HL Sunkissed); (Second row, l-r) SEL Lensy Reb’s Beauty (DOB: 3/30/24, Dam: SEL Rosie Red Beauty); SEL Heart of Beauty (DOB: 1/30/24, Dam: SEL Touch Of Beauty); and SEL Impressive Glory (DOB: 4/14/24, Dam: HELM Impressive Nova 181). You can find a
EDITOR’S NOTES
PLANNING TOOLS
Through the years we’ve run several detailed articles on how to get good photographs of your Longhorns. But let’s face it. Many breeders do not have the time, the equipment or the knowledge to get anything other than just okay shots of their animals. If you want to get serious about your marketing, you may want to consider trying out a professional livestock photographer.
Three professional photographers give us their insights this month on how to make a photo shoot go smoothly and achieve your goals. The biggest take away is that each photographer has their own approach and you really need to have a good conversation with several of them before you decide on who to hire. Learn more inside.
This issue also has other tools to help planning for upcoming events. The Eddie Wood Catalog consignment and sponsorship information can be found on the inside back cover. It is a unique sale venue as it is part of the Fort worth Stock Show & Rodeo and lots of people funnel through the barns and past the sale arena. I spoke to several passers-by who were amazed that the Longhorns sold for the prices they did. They walked away with a new view of the breed. There were quite a few first time buyers at the event last year as well. The deadline is coming up quick so don’t miss out on a great opportunity!
The deadline for the TLBAA Special Awards and TLBAA Hall of Fame nominations was extended to September 30th. You can find QR codes inside that will take you straight to the nomination forms. There is one for the Colorful Calf contest as well.
Don’t miss the Bull Alley foldout with a preview of the bulls and their semen pricing. You can also find a schedule and highlights for the Horn Showcase in El Reno, OK which is coming up the first weekend in October. We hope to see you there.
If you can’t make it, you can still bid on some outstanding Longhorns, as well as some special items only available here like Trails covers, custom guitars and a German Shepherd puppy. The sale catalog is online via our website event page and you can actually bid now on HiredHandLive.com.
You can always find TLBAA event details on our website (www.tlbaa. org), in E-Trails (our weekly E-newlsetter which you can sign up for free via our website) and most other events in our Trails and online event calendars.
Blessings!
DEADLINE: November Issue: September 29 Facilities/Pasture
Myra Basham
Myra Basham Editor-in-Chief
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Printed in the U.S.A.
Frank Anderson Jr. and III
3448 Mahogany Drive • Bryan, TX 77807 (979) 846-8020 • (713) 502-5224 kftander3@gmail.com
Bo Baker
Mount Airy, MD 21771 (301) 806-6493
Beadle Land & Cattle
Ray & Bonnie Beadle
Los Gatos & Hollister, CA 95032 (408) 834-0110
raybeadle@comcast.net
Bennett Longhorn Cattle Co.
Michael Bennett
2159 Country Club RD • Lucas, TX 75002 (214) 385-6789
bennett@lucasfence.com
Butler Texas Longhorns
Buster & Thalia Butler Jennings, OK 936-577-6129
buster@butlertxlonghorns.com www.butlertxlonghorns.com
Christa Cattle Co.
Jason & Louis Christa 2577 FM 1107 • Stockdale, TX 78160 christacattleco@msn.com www.christacattleco.com (210) 232-1818
Dalgood Longhorns
Malcolm & Connie Goodman 6260 Inwood Dr. • Houston, TX 77057 (713) 782-8422 dalgood@comcast.net www.dalgoodlonghorns.com
Falls Creek Longhorns
Stan & Sandi Tidwell 2330 W. FM 875 • Midlothian, TX 76065 (972) 989-8939 www.fallscreeklonghorns.com
Jane’s Land & Cattle Co.
John & Jane Thate
418 W. Margaret St. • Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-3467
Kaso, Lisa & Jake Kety
Little Ace Cattle Co. P.O. Box 386 • Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 796-3918 ketyfolsom@aol.com
McInnis Longhorns Emma McInnis 4295 County Road 304, Beeville, TX 78102 (361) 463-7008 mcinnislonghorns@gmail.com www.mcinnislonghorns.com
McLeod Ranch
Michael, Jackie, Mike & Makayla McLeod 355 CR 3031 • Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-0155
Brennan & Michele Potts Rocking P Longhorns P.O. Box 579 • Emory, TX 75440 (903) 473-2430 Cell: (903) 348-5400 www.rockingplonghorns.com bpotts1@verizon.net
Rio Vista Ranch
Elmer & Susan Rosenberger 3208 Fall Creek Estates Dr • Spicewood, TX 78669 Cell: (512) 422-8336 elmer@riovistaranch.com www.riovistaranch.com
Triple R Ranch
Robert & Kim Richey 21000 Dry Creek Rd. • San Angelo, TX 76901 (325) 942-1198 r3ranch@aol.com www.butlertexaslonghorns.com
Wynfaul Acres Helen Bedford 408 County Road 2200. • Cleveland, TX 77327 (713) 677-1473 hgbedford@hotmail.com www.WynFaulAcres.com
Butler Breeder’s Futurity (936) 689-1914 butlerfuturity@yahoo.com www.butlerbreedersfuturity.com
Butler Longhorn Museum (281) 332-1393 info@butlerlonghornmuseum.com www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com YOUR RANCH COULD BE HERE If you would like to be listed as a Butler breeder on these pages, please email myra@tlbaa.org for more information.
From The TLBAA Chairman
We’re coming into the busy fall season. Horn showcase is right around the corner. I’m hopeful for a little cooler temperatures, steady cattle prices, and lots of fellowship with friends and breeders alike. Make sure you get your rooms and mark your calendars for the schedule of events.
The Horn Showcase Select Sale is full of animals to help take your herd to the next level. I’m always excited to see the bulls of Bull Alley. We have a great lineup with some really special bulls this year.
Bull Alley will be followed by 90 minutes of great entertainment by none other than Neal McCoy! If you haven’t seen him in concert, you’re in for a treat! We will close out on Saturday after a morning futurity with the awards banquet and presentation of trophies! I look forward to seeing as many of you there as can make it. See you in October!
Josh Gentry
TLBAA Chairman of the Board
From The TLBAA Board of Directors
ITLA Herd Sires and TLBAA AI Certification
The TLBAA Board of Directors, at their April 2025 board meeting, passed a motion to immediately stop allowing ITLA AI sires to be imported into the TLBAA registry as approved AI Herd Sires (qualified to register AI calves in TLBAA’s registry) unless DNA Parent Verification testing has been completed and both sire and dam of the bull qualifies as DNA verified parents. Since the late 1990’s when the AI Herd Sire program was instituted by TLBAA, all potential TLBAA AI Herd Sires were required to be DNA Parent Verified before they could be certified and that requirement continues today. ITLA AI Herd Sires, then and at this time, are only DNA Marker tested and are not DNA Parent Verified.
It was felt by the board of directors that requiring DNA Parent Verification for ITLA AI Herd Sire bulls will maintain the integrity of the registry that is in the mission statement of The Texas Longhorns Breeders of America. ITLA AI Certified Bulls that are already listed in the approved TLBAA AI Herd Sire list are exempt from this DNA Parent verification rule.
TWO SIMULTANEOUS ELECTIONS THIS YEAR: Division B and At-Large Director Nominations Procedures
Please Note: To be placed on the voting ballot, an active TLBAA member in good standing must receive 5 nominations from active TLBAA members in good standing. If you are interested in becoming a director, please make sure your membership is active and your account is current.
The rules below apply to both Division B and the At-Large positions. All eligible voting memberships will receive nomination ballots for the two At-Large Director seats. Division B voting members will also receive a separate nomination ballot for their regional director seats.
TLBAA will be seeking nominations soon for all Division B directors, to represent Regions 7-12, as well as two At-Large Director positions. Nomination forms will be mailed 90 days prior to the TLBAA Annual Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, TX, January 16, 2025.
1. Nomination Ballots will be mailed out to Division B Members Saturday, October 18, 2025.
2. Nomination Ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than Monday, November 17, 2025.
3. In order for an individual to be placed on the final ballot, they must receive at least 5 nominations from Active or Lifetime members of the TLBAA.
4. The final ballots will be mailed out Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
5. Final ballots must be returned to the CPA postmarked no later than Friday, December 26, 2025.
6. Newly elected Directors will be announced January 16, 2026 at the General Membership Meeting during Longhorn Weekend in Fort Worth, TX.
The TLBAA By-Laws, Section 2-D, Membership, state: “At least ninety (90) days prior to the annual Member-ship Meeting, the TLBAA office shall mail to the Active and Lifetime members a request for nomination of in-dividual or individuals for Director in the member’s rep-resentational region. Such member nominations shall be received in the Association’s office no later than sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting. In order that any member nominee be eligible to be placed on the election ballot, he must receive write-in nominations from five (5) members who are Active or Lifetime members. Should there be no members nominated by the membership for a particular region, or should a nom-
Division B Highlighted in Color. At-Large encompasses ALL Divisions
inee decline to have his name placed on the election ballot, the Board of Directors will appoint an Active or Lifetime member in good standing domiciled within the division to fill the vacant position at the same meeting as the election of TLBAA officers.
No less than forty-five (45) days prior to the annual meeting of the membership, the TLBAA Office or designated CPA firm shall mail official printed ballots to each qualified Active and Lifetime Member in good standing of that region and division. This ballot shall contain the names of the candidates, if any, who were properly nominated by members. All written ballots must be returned by U.S. mail to the CPA with a postmark not less than twenty-one days prior to the Annual Meeting in order to be validated and counted. All ballots received will be validated and counted by an independent CPA firm or other organization experienced in voting tabulation as designated by the Executive Committee.
The nominees receiving the most valid votes shall be elected. All newly elected Directors shall be installed at the Board of Directors meeting prior to the general membership meeting. A tie vote will be broken by the Chairman of the Board drawing one of the names by lot.”
Division B TLBAA members, watch for your nomination form in the mail. For a complete set of TLBAA By-Laws, including all sections regarding the election of Directors, visit www.tlbaa.org/tlbaa/official-handbook/
Division B will have a total of 6 Directors / At-Large will have two Directors
Division B, Region 7 has one representative
Division B, Region 8 has one representative
Division B, Region 9 has one representative
Division B, Region 10 has one representative
Division B, Region 11 has one representative
Division B, Region 12 has one representative
At-Large positions can be filled by a member from any Division / Region
October 2-4, 2025
Canadian County Expo & Event Center
3001 Jensen Rd E, El Reno OK 76036
this is an event like no other!
Not only is this the only source of a cially documented horn measurements for TLBAA registered Longhorns, but it also o ers a sale, a futurity, Bull Alley and an awesome opportunity for networking and fellowship.
Beyond the regular awards, one may also bring home a Superior Award if they win both their measuring class and futurity class, and one may get lucky enough to have their bull or cow be voted by their peers as Ultimte Cos or Ultimate Bull.
row the great ca le, great people the thrill of competition and the fun of an oustanding free concert with Neal McCoy and this is an event you do not wan to miss!
TLBAA SELECT SALE OFFERING A STRONG LINE-UP FROM TOP BREEDING PROGRAMS!
e Select Sale o ers proven producers, young heifers, pairs, 3-in-1’s and, this year, includes a bull – all from some of the top breeding programs in the industry. It was tough limiting the selection to 62 lots and we hope you nd just the right one to t your program here! Bring your trailer or re up the computer - Start picking yours now via the online catalog or HiredHandLive.com for online bidding. Raise your hand until the ones you want are yours!
e catalog is included with this issue of Trails and is available online at www.tlbaa.org.
EVENT SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Cattle Check-in All animals must be checked in by 9 p.m. Special arrangements contact Donnie Taylor 936-414-1401
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND 8:00 a.m.
Measuring Begins
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD 11:00 am Select Sale 5:00 pm Bull Alley Reception 6:00 pm Bull Alley 8:00 pm Neal McCoy Concert
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH All Cattle Must Be Removed by Noon Bull Alley 8:00 pm Awards
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 9:00 am Futurity 1:00 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Awards
Judge the Horn Showcase Futurity and the Senior Division TLBT member that gets closest to the judges’ scores wins a belt buckle!
Come take a seat and hold on to your hat as we dim the lights, start the music and bring in each bull to stand in the spotlight as you hear more about his genetics and production record and dream of adding some new genetics to your herd... but WAIT! All you have to do to take the genetics home with you is bring a semen tank or order se-men for delivery at the event. This is window shopping at its best!
If you can’t be in El Reno you can still purchase semen by phone and have it shipped. Bull Alley can be viewed live via HiredHandLive.com.
Diamond Glendenning Farms - Rex & Sherese Glendenning
Ruby
Bentwood Ranch - Richard & Jeanne Filip / Siller Longhorns - Andrea & Neal Siller
SAPPHIRE
Flying B Longhorns – Hunter & Jordan Boelte / LTJ Longhorns - Travis Johnson / 3P Ranch - Jason & Barb Pshigoda
G&A Country Club Ranch - George Wartsbaugh / New Age Cattle Company - Randy Murry
EMERALD
Blue Duck Farms – Scott Kinsel
Topaz
Diamond C Longhorns – John & Natalie Chaney / KDK Longhorns – Janet Harman & Kent Mayes
Lonesome Pines Ranch - John & Christy Randolph / CR Longhorns - Alex Dees
DR Henry Ranch - David & Retta Henry / Harrison Iager - Harrison Iager / 4 Lane’s Longhorns - James Lane
Big Creek Longhorns - Austin Cravens / Leonard New River Ranch - Savanna Smith
BULL ALLEY
Circle A Longhorns - Bryan & Karen Allen / Buxton Longhorns - Tom & Amy Buxton High Desert Ranch - Randy Sloan
Diamond B Cattle - Bernardus & Yudalis Brugman / Diamond B/KDK Longhorns Partnership
Rivers Bend Ranch - Ron & Reida Baca / A & S Land & Cattle - Scott Picker
Rainy Wranch Longhorns - Dr. Rebecca Jacob & Wesley Hodge
CONCERT
Lucky Mountain Ranch – Mike Davis
Superior Farms – Austin & Savannah Rohr
OPEN BAR
Fritz Longhorns - Michael & Elizabeth Fritz
BRONZE SPONSOR
Bull Creek Longhorns - Suzanne & Bill Torkildsen / Luebbering Longhorns - Lisa Luebbering
RC Larson Longhorns - Bob Larson KCM Longhorns - Koby & Christel McClung
3J Farm - Jeramie & Annette James
FUTURITY
Grand Champion Bull
Diamond B Cattle – Bernardus & Yudalis Brugman
Reserve Grand Champion Bull Cold Copper Ranch
Grand Champion Female
Norse Ridge Ranch - Leslie & Marshall Merritt
Reserve Grand Champion Female Plain Dirt Farm - Josh & Kit Dinwiddie
Class Sponsors
Landes Farm - Aaron & Micha Landes / NS Horns - Neal & Stann Maraman / Sho Me Longhorns - Roger Cole
Oddens Grandview Farm - Kannen & Amanda Odden / G & G Longhorns - Ann Gravett
Wilson Longhorns - Jeff & Marcia Wilson / Hubbell Longhorns - Mark Hubbell / Double K Longhorns - Kathy Palladini
KB Cattle Company - Brittany Fellows & Kale Pierce / Talley Longhorns - John & Christine Talley
Flying Diamond Longhorns - Jay & Kasey London / Rock Bottom Ranch - Jay & Ryann Bauer
J & T Longhorns - Jason & Tina Stone / Terry & Tammy King / Diamond C - John & Natalie Chaney
Miles Cattle Company - Jacob Miles / Hoosier Longhorns - Tracy Jones / Home Branch Ranch - Ricky McLeod
Futurity Added Money
KB Cattle Company / Pace Cattle Company / DR Henry Ranch - David & Retta Henry
Helm Cattle Company / Webb Family Farm TX
Presidents Message
Happy Early Fall y’all! I’m super thankful for this amazing summer that has now come and gone, but I can’t wait to see what the fall season brings us (hopefully no super-duper cold temperatures!). So, let’s get in the new show season groove and have some fun! On the weekend of July 25th -27th 2025, our Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow National Youth Board hosted the TLBT Leadership Camp at Camp Tyler in Tyler, Texas. This weekend was a jam-packed retreat for our new board, and a great way to connect and plan with each other. Since we were in the Fort Worth Stockyards last year, this was a great transition to come into a traditional summer camp atmosphere. We had some great team building activities that brought cohesiveness as a group, which made us more successful as we led into our planning meetings. After establishing new committees last July, that were extremely effective, we now were able to jump headfirst even further into committee- specific goals and decisions.
To all the TLBT’s supporters and donors, our board can’t thank you enough for your generous support of this national youth-led organization. Your contribution truly means the world to us and will go a long way in helping us continue the work we care so deeply about. It’s partnerships like yours that remind us we’re not in this alone—that there are many who genuinely care and want to make a difference. Sponsors of our TLBT Officer/Director Board shirts; Heart of Texas Longhorn Association, East Texas Longhorn Association, Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association, West Texas Longhorn Association, North Texas Longhorn Association, Oklahoma Longhorn Breeders Association, Ark-La-Tex Longhorn Association, Triple M Services, We Love Americana, Monticello Financial Group, and Pipe View America, we are grateful! A very special thank you to our friends at MK Haus Farms for their generous donation of a gorgeous female German Shepard puppy. And thank you to Nancy Dunn with Rolling D Ranch for donating an exciting heifer. Both of these donations will be put onto the auction block at Horn Showcase 2025! So come to OKC and raise those hands high for the TLBT!
Sincerely your TLBT National President
Sheridan Van Blarcom
Sheridan Van Blarcom President
Vice President
Reporter Hadley Anderson
Anthony Quinn
Treasurer Jaden Melton
Annabel Villarreal Secretary
Ashley Wilson Interview
2025-2026 TLBT OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Parliamentarian
Senior Director Avery Mathey
Senior Director Lexi Stutchman
Hannah Birdwell
Are you looking forward to this show season?
Hennessy Rogers Teen Director
Teagan Mathey
Intermediate Director
Junior Director Brynn Hickman
Intermediate Director
Junior Director Eve Hatler
Maxwell Mason Teen Director
Landon Dittmar
For more info or questions regarding the TLBT, please contact us at tlbtadvisors@gmail.com or visit us on social media!
- I am. It’s always interesting. I lost a lot of kids last year. My three main Longhorn kids, and so it’s very interesting to come on with a new group, but I’m excited about it.
How many do you have coming up that are going to be new to showing Longhorns?
- I have a new girl, Samantha, that’s fresh into it. She’s never done it before. She will be a junior and so she will have two years in it and be able to have a senior sale and all of that. So it’s very neat, and then we have Max. Max has been doing it and his older sister Abby was doing it, and then we also have Annabelle and Annabelle’s been doing it a little bit and Memphis. So I’ve got the four of them. And who knows? I could have a couple kids at the beginning of the year that want a longhorn, so we will get them
What made you want to become an AG teacher?
- I always knew I wanted to be a teacher in something because my papa was a coach, and then he was superintendent of Conner SE, so I always knew that I wanted to be in education. When I got into high school, I knew I loved Ag. I knew I wanted to be an AG teacher then.
What made you want to pursue taking your kids to Longhorn shows?
- It first started in Alief ,and a kid came up to me one day and was, like, I want to show a Longhorn. This man’s willing to donate one to me. They don’t have a lot of money in a leaf, and so I was, like, you know, we had to look for different kinds of things for kids to do? I Started it, and then Mr head came along and started mentoring some of the kids that I had on the program, and he has stuck with me, and he has traveled from school to school with me to support me. Mr Stephen Head has done a great job of following me to help support. How has your journey from starting to take your kids to Longhorn shows to how it has become now? And what have you learned through that process?
- We learned some do’s and don’ts and then, we really like the family atmosphere with all the kids into families and their groups. Like, as soon as we pull into a show, they’re looking forward to tell a certain kid Hello, if it’s the Meltons or Mr Herman or Mr Head they’re looking forward to getting out of the truck and going and talking to them.
Do you have any advice for any other AG teachers that are trying to get into this or any TLBT members?
- Some are scared off by the horns, and it’s not a bad program. They look at the horns, and it scares them, They need to look past that because there’s a lot of great opportunities for kids and I think we can continue to grow and be even better. Then we are now, it would appeal a little more for our high school kids and some of our AG programs, but I think there’s a lot of great opportunities.We have a great program too. The kids, they see it, and they see what’s happening. And they are all for it.
SHOOT!
WORKING WITH PROFESSIONAL LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHERS
Time. Equipment. Experience. Three obstacles that can prevent Longhorn breeders from getting the quality images needed for catalogs, advertising, social media and websites. While cell phones are convenient, they rarely capture an image with the artistry and clarity that specialized livestock photographers can provide.
Still, many breeders hesitate to hire a professional – uncertain of the process or unsure of the value. To clear up the mystery, three experienced photographers share insight on how to get o to a great start and end with photos that will truly elevate your marketing efforts.
First Things First: The Initial Inquiry
A successful shoot begins with a conversation. Before a date is set, both client and photographer should discuss goals, expectations and logistics.
Bailey Lamar , who has spent 15 years shooting everything from rodeo stock to country music stars – and now Longhorns – emphasizes prioritizing goals.
“Are we focusing on herd sires, young heifers, or do we want to catapult your ranch by illuminating your elites?” says Lamar. Do you want us to artistically capture your ranch? Sweet moments between mother and calf? Or do you want it all?”
Videographer and photographer Taylor Otis echoes the importance of planning.
“We begin by identifying the services clients need, o ering livestock photography, videography, drone work, and graphic design” she explains. “I take time to understand their vision for their ranch and how they want to highlight their animals. With this in mind, we create a tailored plan for capturing content during my visit. Some prioritize aerial footage to showcase their ranch from above, while others focus on spotlighting
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elite cattle within their herd.”
For Sharold O eld of Square1 Media, who turned her mutual love of photography and Longhorns into a business, the first step is about goals – but with a personal twist.
“I ask which Longhorn is their favorite and why,” she says. “It helps me understand what matters most to them.”
HELPING THE PROCESS: BEFORE & DURING
Every photographer has their own approach, but preparation is key to smooth sessions and strong images.
Lamar shares a few basic requests;
• Avoid doing anything out of the ordinary that might agitate or upset the animals or take away from their appeal.
• Provide a ranch layout and vehicle access (SxS, ATV, gate codes)
• Keep treats handy, but avoid bringing an audience – less is more O eld stresses the importance of giving the photographer space.
“Resist the urge to follow me around. Your herd will focus on you, not me. I prefer a tour beforehand and then time alone with the animals.”
She also recommends tidying up a few days in advance: pick up hoses and buckets, mow tall grass, move cattle into photogenic areas, and spray for flies. A written list of animals—with descriptions and tag numbers—makes identification easier.
Needs can be di erent for specific individual shots and for video. Otis, explains, “We develop a detailed plan before the shoot day, identifying the specific ranch areas or animals to focus on. For targeted animal photography, we often use a picture pen to isolate
Bailey Lamar - I have over 15 years experience shooting cattle and horse racing, as well as fashion lines, live music events, album covers and promotional content for country music artists. My love for the outdoors, animals and all things Texas has led to me to my fascination with Longhorns and here I am, two years deep into my work with the breed and loving every minute.
Taylor Otis, Co ee Co. Photo - Livestock photographer and videographer based in Southeast Oklahoma, with experience in livestock marketing since 2016. Together with her husband, they run High 9 Ranch, where we raise a small herd of registered Longhorn and Brahman cattle.
Sharold O eld, Square1 Media - After 25 years of sports photography, a move to Missouri led to our first Longhorn and it didn’t take long for me to do what came natural. I picked up my camera and was soon obsessed with Livestock Photography. In 2024, I followed my heart and stepped out and began o ering Photography to other ranches and Square1 Media was born.
“Having supportive clients and ranch hands is key to achieving great photos and videos. Their assistance in grabbing the cattle’s attention or moving them into place for footage is always a major advantage.”
THE END PRODUCT (AND PRICE)
The beauty of digital photography is volume: thousands of shots can be taken, increasing the odds of cap-
turing the perfect image. Final packages vary widely based on the photographer, herd size, travel and type
Offield generally prices by ½ day (4 hours) or full day (8 hours) and basic edits are included in the price. Travel costs are additional (1/2 that travel expense is her required deposit).
As far as what Offield delivers, “Albums are typically finished within 14 days. You get everything of quality, usually hundreds, that can be used for any aspect of your herd promotion.”
She also uses her event attendance to help lower those travels costs for clients. “As a small breeder with my own herd, I frequently travel to Futurities and Sales. Doing so not only helps me promote my herd but it also cuts down on travel expenses and makes ranch visits more affordable for my clients,” state Offield.
Lamar’s pricing flexes with herd size, time spent, and travel. She takes the time to go through the thousands of photos taken and narrowing down to the best
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Drones open up new possibilities in both stills and video footage.
Quick Checklist for a Successful Longhorn Photo Shoot
Before Booking
• Define your goals: catalog, website, social, decor, or marketing.
• Ask about packages, pricing, and turnaround.
• Clarify what’s included (edits, number of images, travel costs).
Before the Shoot
• Tidy pastures: remove hoses, buckets, clutter.
• Mow tall grass and spray for flies.
• Move cattle to desired locations 2–3 days in advance.
• Prepare a list of animals with tag numbers and descriptions.
On Shoot Day
• Provide vehicle access, ranch map, and gate codes.
• Share herd details by pasture and flag any aggressive animals.
• Have treats ready if requested.
• Give the photographer space—don’t follow them during shooting.
shots, “Imagine the number of cows who are open mouth chewing and swatting at flies. You get the idea. LOTS. We aim to provide our clients with 2-5 of the BEST images of each animal.”
She also o ers add-ons like Hired Hand updates , prints, co ee table books, etc. to customize packages.
Opting for straightforward packages with a single payment, Otis likes to make sure her clients clearly understand what is included in their package price. As far as what they may get, “The quantity of photos varies based on the shoot type. For full- or half-day ranch sessions, clients can expect 80–100 images to select from. For a shoot focused on a single animal, I provide 15–20 images. I strive to capture a diverse set of shots, delivering them in an online album for clients to choose from for their marketing purposes.”
THE TAKE-AWAY
Every breeder and every photographer is di erent. The key is communication: ask questions, listen to the photographer’s needs, and share your own goals clearly. With preparation and planning, the results are more than just pictures—they’re powerful tools for promoting your herd and your program.
The right preparation plus the right professional doesn’t just get you photos—it gets you images that tell your ranch’s story and capture the heart of your herd.
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Think About It... What Photographers Wish People Took Into Consideration
Photographers are up against some challenges in thinking when it comes to peoples expectations of cost and time investment. Here’s what our professionals wish people would take into account when deciding if the price is reasonable:
Lamar: Our e orts are always challenged by Mother Nature. Animals are unpredictable, as are weather, sunlight, annoying insects and more. “We have to locate them in pastures, identify them, get them up from their shaded naps in the midday heat, get them away from their babies, dodge hot headed bulls and get them all to FREEZE in the perfect stance, just long enough for us to make sure we can snap the camera. Ensuring that the camera settings are on point for exposure and clarity.”
She continues, “The ever changing lighting throughout the day. Clouds, shadows, whether or not the animal is facing into the light or shadowed to where the details of color are not shown...those are some of the challenges presented in the field. Bugs, snakes, heat, protective moms, dehydration... It’s all part of the fun. Sun up to sun down days and that’s just the beginning. The hours, days and weeks spent sorting through the images, editing each one to make sure we have showcased this animal to full potential and providing the digitals. It’s a fun job, but it’s not an easy one.”
Otis: “Crafting compelling content demands a sharp eye for detail and creative flair. As a cattle breeder, I understand the importance of presenting your herd and ranch at their finest. I meticulously edit photos and videos to near perfection, not to mislead viewers, but to remove distractions, ensuring the cattle remain the focal point and shine in every frame.”
O eld: In addition to the standard travel time, editing hours and experience, there’s also value in hiring someone who understands Longhorns and is familiar with your program. While not a part of pricing consideration she makes a valuable point, “Pretty pictures will do you no good outside of your own enjoyment, if you’re not using them to promote your herd. If you want to sell animals and grow your brand you have to share, promote and advertise your animals regularly.”
By Myra Basham
Want Exposure? Get Started Now!
Instead of getting caught up in the complications that arise when one addresses “marketing” in today’s world, simplify it in your mind to simply be exposure. Exposure can be good or bad, and can be free or cost a large sum of money. No matter what part of the Longhorn industry you wish to participate in – or if you simply desire to draw in people who may buy your Longhorns –the earlier and more frequently you get exposure for your ranch the better.
to other members so if they see you at an event they are more likely to feel as if they know you. (If you are interested in that opportunity just e-mail myra@tlbaa. org for more information.)
Any opportunity to gain exposure for your name/ranch name is marketing and earlier is better when:
When you see an entry deadline, a call for sponsorship or a consignment deadline do not think “Great, I have another month to get it done.” Instead, get excited and say, “I’m going to get mine in as early as possible!” What difference does that shift in thinking (if followed up with action) make?
Consigning • Sponsoring
You can also get your name in print for free by submitting “News of the Trail” items, Just for Grins Photos or simply some good quality photos that might be used in a future edition of Trails Magazine. We always give photo credit when we use breeder photos for editorial illustration or occasionally even the cover.
Donating • Volunteering
Contributing editorial submissions
Submitting photos
Print & Social Advertising
Depending on the event, early participation could mean extra benefits, more recognition / exposure when the event is promoted and that participation also gives you an “excuse” to do some promotion of your own.
The same principle can be applied to a newer breeder when it comes to advertising in any form. If you’ve been in the industry for a year or two and consign to a sale, you want buyers to at least have a chance of your name ringing a bell with them. If they’ve heard of you before they may be more likely to take interest in what you are offering.
If you’ve been in the TLBAA for under 4 years and have not done a free “Meet Our Members” editorial you have missed a free opportunity to introduce yourself
A fun economical way to get some of your offspring in the magazine for people to see what you are producing is to participate in the Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf competition. (see pg. 37). Every entry is guaranteed to be published in the March 2026 edition of Trails and one lucky winner will get the front cover. Entry fee is only $20 per calf. There’s no cheaper way in print to show off those babies you’re so proud of.
Mix up your types of exposure to reach different audiences and to see what gets you the best response. For instance, run a Trails ad or two, even if they are small ones. Along with that, sponsor an event at any level and run an ad in a sale catalog even if you’re not consigning. Many people are curious and they will reach out at some point to see who you are and what type of program you’re building.
There is one important advantage of utilizing Trails advertising products. We are constantly trying new ways to drive traffic to our website and social media so if you have a presence in the magazine or on the website we are increasing your chances of someone seeing your marketing efforts and giving you exposure to people interested in the Longhorn breed that may be ready to purchase.
Look at your participation, either paid or free, as exposure that equates marketing. If you ever want to brainstorm ideas, the Trails team is here to help. There are ways to minimize your cost and maximize exposure...and have fun doing it.
Be sure to check out the industry event calendar on pg. 52 as well to plan in the coming months for ways to participate and get your name out there.
By Myra Basham
First Step To Processing Your Longhorn Beef
Find A Processor
Before you load up that first Longhorn to eat or to have beef to sell, the first step is to locate a processor.
There are two type of inspections available to be able to package meat for resale, USDA and State. A USDA inspection allows you to sell meat anywhere in the United States, while a state certified inspection only allows you to sell within the state the inspection was conducted in.
The USDA has a very detailed resource available on their website, www.fsis.usda.gov, called the Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory. (The URL is https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/establishments/ meat-poultry-and-egg-product-inspection-directory)
This directory can be sorted online by city, state, zip, or activities simply by typing in the white field below the column name. You may also download the MPI Directory App for Android or iPhone or as an Excel spreadsheet. It is updated monthly and you can even sign up to receive text notifications when updates are made to the list.
Not all states offer their own meat inspection programs. Currently there are 29 participating states including: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
This does not mean the other states have no processors, it just means all inspection in those states is USDA certified.
Do your homework, call and visit several facilities. The phone call will thin out ones that do not wish to handle Longhorn cattle or may be so busy that only processing one or two every now and then is going to make it difficult to get your order through in a timely manner and reasonable cost. The visit in person is to ensure that there is indeed an inspector available, to verify for yourself that this a facility you feel comfortable with and for you to ask final questions about cost, limitations on horn sizes accepted and whether or not they will allow the Longhorn to be brought on the floor to be put down or they have to put them down in your trailer.
Your costs will vary based on how you are selling your beef. When discussing cost, the following are terms you should be familiar with:
Live Weight: Actual Weight of the animal on the hoof before it is processed.
Hanging Weight: Weight of the beef as it will hang in the cooler with head, hide, feet, organs and blood removed. (average 62% of live weight)
Cut and Wrap Yield or Package Weight (average 76%): Actual weight of all the cut and wrapped packages of meat that will go in the freezer. Varies depending on type of cuts (boneless vs bone-in) roasts versus ground, etc. Grass fed tends to have higher carcass yield as more fat is discarded form grain-fed. Can vary greatly.
Live weight x dress percentage x carcass yield = cut and wrap yield
1,000 lbs x 62% x 76% = 471 pounds of meat
Ways to Sell Your Beef
Live animal – Selling the animal in whole or in shares before processing. Allows beef to be processed without USDA or state inspection as long as the person paying for the processing is the owner of the animal and is using the beef personally or giving it to family or friends for no charge. Packages will be stamped NOT FOR RESALE. There may be multiple owners of one animal so each gets a share or portion of the meat.
Whole beef – When one person takes the whole animal. Normally sold by hanging weight or live weight.
Halves (sides) – The carcass is split down the middle head to tail. Typically sold by hanging weight.
Quarters – If one buys a quarter it is normally half of a side. The whole side is processed into cuts and then those are divided evenly since the front and back meat differs so greatly in content. Typically sold by hanging weight.
Cuts and Ground – You choose to process and package the meat as ground beef or individual cuts to resell. They must be state or USDA inspected based on where you are selling them. Sold by the pound based on type of cut.
Custom orders – There are countless ways in which you can allow people to order their beef. You can allow them to choose side or quarter with a general list of what they usually get provided. You may allow people to choose specific cuts and then you can grind or make cuts from what’s left. If your method of selling involves you paying for the processing and taking money from buyers, then you must get it processed at a USDA or State Certified processor. If you sell it on the hoof and then the new owner pays the processor and fills out the order form, the new owner will determine how it is cut and wrapped without the need for state or USDA inspection
To learn about the TLBAA’s Registered Texas Longhorn Beef Program, visit www.tlbaa.org and visit the pages under the Longhorn Beef tab.
By Heather Smith Thomas
Pregnancy Diagnosis is Easier with Extension-Arm Ultrasound
Pregnancy checking cows has traditionally been done by rectal palpation, but many veterinarians today use ultrasound. The common ultrasound method is arm-in trans-rectal ultrasound, putting their arm into the rectum. Dr. Andrew Bronson has been involved with a company that markets an extension-arm ultrasound that makes it easier for the veterinarian without all the wear and tear on his/her arm.
Bronson came to Alberta, Canada after graduating from veterinary school in 1982 and went into beef practice. Most ranch ers have their cows pregnancy-checked and in those days it was mainly by palpa tion. He did a lot of this, and by the time he was 45 the wear and tear on his arm and shoulder—mul tiple strain injuries after palpating cows all day--was taking a toll. He bought an aluminum exten sion-arm ultrasound unit and soon saw the benefits. Due to mechanical prob lems with that mod el, however, Bronson and his partner, Bruce Hill, developed their own extension-arm ultrasound, called ReproScan.
sible. “When we started our business there was no beef unit available with the convex probe (which is much more effective than the original linear probes). We worked on this and put it all into a portable case.
“Today fewer veterinarians are interested in taking the time to learn to palpate, and in early pregnancy, you can do a nice job of fetal aging with ultrasound. Many veterinarians use different types of units and mainly do heifers—aging the fetus and sometimes doing fetal sexing—especially for bred heifers going to sales,” says Bronson.
Repro-Scan in use
In certain stages of gestation, ultrasound is more accurate in determining the age of the fetus.
Using this type of ultrasound equipment is easier to learn than palpating, as well as being easier on the body. And in certain stages of gestation, ultrasound is more accurate in determining the age of the fetus. “Then as the cow gets farther along in the pregnancy, ultrasound is not quite as accurate as palpation for someone who’s done hundreds of thousands of palpations. But the ultrasound is probably more accurate for the inexperienced person because it’s easier,” says Bronson.
At first the main use for this equipment was in dairies because they check for pregnancy as early as pos-
“I can go in through the side of the chute with the extension arm and determine age of the fetus within 5 days, and at a later point within 10 days, and as pregnancy becomes more advanced, by the month. Under 120 days, ultrasound in general can be quite accurate—more consistently accurate than anybody palpating cows,” he says.
Ultrasound, in general, does a good job of aging a fetus at 30 to 120 days. All forms of checking (palpation or ultrasound) become less accurate on fetal aging in advanced pregnancy; it’s more difficult after 120 days’ gestation because the uterus drops down below the rim of the pelvis and there are also variations in size of the fetus and cotyledons. “Other things start affecting the size of the fetus, as well, including genetics and nutrition, explains Bronson.
Most of the older veterinarians who were really good at palpating are gone now or retiring. “Palpation is a difficult skill to learn and it’s hard for young veterinarians to gain experience quickly enough to become good. It’s easier to learn to do ultrasound. Many of the young vets who like technology and understand it realize they can do a good job of aging the pregnancies if the client gets the cattle in at the right time. Beyond that, it’s easier to just go by trimesters, or use the Australian system—which is simply to call the cow over or under 120 days,” he says. Any veterinarian who uses
ultrasound can become quite good at that.
“Extension-arm ultrasound makes it easier and we now have a portable unit. We have two groups who like our technology—the older vets who want things easier on their old bodies, and the young vets who like the new technology,” he says.
ReproScan works with reps in Canada and the U.S. and provides demo equipment and training courses for veterinarians and producers. Bronson is now re tired from most of that work. “I am still a partner in Repro-Scan ultrasonic equipment but during COVID it was difficult to travel so my training programs in the U.S. stopped and I just did trainings here in Canada. Now I have passed that on to younger veterinarians.”
Most of the people who take the courses are vet erinarians, but some producers learn how to do this themselves. “There is a lot of value in being able to get cows checked when and where they want to do it. It’s often better to check them sooner than later,” Bronson says.
It is much easier to tell the difference between a 50 day and a 60 day pregnancy; as soon as you get closer to 100 days it gets tougher. If you are trying to determine if it’s a calf from AI breeding or from a later conception with the cleanup bull—as for bred heifers that
The two groups who like the technology –older vets who want things easier on their old bodies, and the young vets who like the new technology
will be going through a sale—and it’s not what you said it was, there may be some unhappy customers!
Today there’s probably more demand for accuracy. Any cow that is old or potentially on the cull list, especially on a dry year when feed is short, should be fetal-aged to know if she should be kept. Some veterinarians are encouraging their clients to learn how to ultrasound; there is a shortage of veterinarians in rural large-animal practices. “They teach some of their clients how to do it, and recheck their ‘open’ ones for them until they get really good at it,” says Bronson.
“One of our partners now in Repro-Scan, Elle Terhaar, is managing partner at ReproScan and she is a RACE certified ultrasound trainer,” he says. RACE (Registry for Approved Continuing Education) is one of the programs of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.
“She has also become qualified to provide continuing education courses on ultrasound training for veterinarians. She herself is not a veterinarian so she is one of the very few non-veterinarians in the U.S. ac-
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credited to teach ultrasound courses. There is a big demand for training, especially for non-veterinarians. Large ranches are a big market for on-ranch ultrasound because this is so much more practical,” says Bronson.
There have been some updates in the Repro-Scan units. “They have more crystals with better image quality, and it’s very high-end equipment. It can Wi-Fi to your phone but it’s hard to see your phone in bright sunlight, but our monitor has been improved. There are always subtle improvements being made, but ultrasound equipment has pretty much stayed the same price while most things have become more expensive.”
Alberta has a program now that allows Registered Vet Techs to preg check cows. “A couple years ago I was on a committee that set up training criteria and I did four of these courses for Registered Vet Techs. Since then, other veterinarians have taken this on. There are vet clinics who have Vet Techs who have taken these courses and some of them are doing a lot of cows,” says Bronson.
Some people are really good at fetal aging with ultrasound, and this is important, especially with heifers. It’s really nice to know when that heifer might calve. It’s also nice to know if a cow is pregnant with twins and how far along she is in the pregnancy. If you can be there when that cow calves you might have more chance of saving those calves if there are any problems.
One of the challenges in training vet techs is that most of them are interested in working with small animals instead. There is a huge shortage of large animal veterinarians and vet techs who want to work on cattle.
Brett Terhaar Iowa using ultrasound
2026 TLBAA Wall Calendar
Date
Options and Ad Spaces
Ever wonder how people manage to get their dates or ads on the TLBAA wall calendar each year? Here’s how it works:
The ad spaces are offered first to the existing advertisers on each month. Once they have responded, any remaining spaces will be offered, first to those who asked to be on a waiting list and secondly as an open call, first come first served.
If you would like to keep your ad, or if you are not continuing with the 2026 calendar, then please email myra@tlbaa.org with your answer either way.
The dates spaces are $50 per event and your event name and city/state of location will be included. That information is highlighted on all date squares encompassed by your event. All sales, shows, futurities, etc. are welcome to send your event to myra@tlbaa.org. Those with an ad space get one event listed free.
The front cover of the calendar is available to purchase and showcase your Longhorn(s). If you are interested in adding that to an ad spot or buying just that space let Myra know. The cover needs to be one photo with or without your brand or logo. Your name and contact information will be on the back cover in the “About the Cover” section. Many people keep these calendars in their vehicle, barn or on an office desk for the breeding dates so the cover could be seen often. It is also used in promoting the sale of extra copies.
Have You Entered Your Colorful 2025 Calves Yet?
2025 Rodger Damrow Colorful Calf Contest
Any Texas Longhorn calf born to two registered Texas Longhorns is eligible (if they are too young to be branded and registered in time for the contest, then go into HORNS and record them as an offspring.) and each entry cost $20. A great way to show off your colorful offspring and have a chance to make the cover of Trails Magazine. Scan the QR code for an entry form today!
GREAT NORTHERN LONGHORN
CLASSIC SALE & THE CHEESEHEAD FUTURITY
July 25th - 26th, 2025 – 5D Ranch, Gresham, Wisconsin
Hosted by Dan & Denise Huntington, Luke & Jacklynn Multhauf, and Ammon & Ali Mast
Auctioneer: Dan Huntington
Pedigrees: Chase Vasut
Results Furnished by Dan Huntington
Photos by Hired Hand Software
HIGHLIGHTS:
Official sale average $4,441
50 out of 53 lots sold for an official total of $222,050
3 scratches and 0 POs
4 cash cows
2 Futurity winners sold
HIGH SELLING LOT:
LOT 1 • WH HEART THROB
$15,000
Consignor: Lazy J Longhorns
Buyer: Shawn and Allison Sayre
OTHER HIGH SELLING
LOTS:
$11,000.00 –Lot 21 • D/O GUNNERS PRETTY PATSY
Consignor: Luke and Jackie Mulhtauf • Buyer: Michael Kaczmarek
$10,000.00 – Lot 22 •HL ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Consignor: Hudson Longhorns • Buyer: Ammon and Ali Mast
$10,000.00 – Lot 33 • PACK’N HEAT
Consignor: Matt and Cheretee Casey • Buyer: Kurt and Glenda Twining
$8,900.00 – Lot 48 • 5D NORTHSTARS MOLLY
Consignor: Dan and Denise Huntington • Buyer: Michael Kaczmarek
Hurry! There’s Still Time To Get Nominations In!
The TLBAA Special Year-End Awards
The TLBAA special year end awards will be presented during the annual meeting held during Texas Longhorn Weekend in January 2026. These awards include the Elmer Parker Lifetime Award, Jack Phillips Award, The Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award, and Mel Raley Rising Star.
All TLBAA active members are encouraged to nominate fellow breeders for these special honors. Nominees will each be verified as active TLBAA members in good standing. Nominations must be in a written format and will include why/how the individual nominated fulfills the criteria of the award. An individual can only be nominated for one award each year. All nominees received and verified will be listed in the November TRAILS, and you the members, will be se-
lecting the overall award winners.
Deadline for nomination submissions is September 30, 2025, 5 pm CST. You may fill out the online submission or email a form from August Trails to awards@tlbaa.org. If unable to email, you may fax or mail to the TLBAA office.
Think about who you know that deserves to be recognized for a year end award. Remember the deadline for nominations for these awards is September 30, 2025, 5 pm CST. For further information or additional questions please contactthe TLBAA office. Criteria and past winners of these prestigious awards can be found in August Trails or online under the “Awards” tab.
Scan the QR code to nominate someone today!
The TLBAA Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame is to preserve the great history of the Texas Longhorn cattle breed and to recognize individuals who have had the greatest impact and influence on the breed. Induction into the Texas Longhorn Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual, whose contributions and commitment have truly shaped the breed.
NOMINATION CRITERIA
To be eligible for induction the nominee must have been an outstanding contributor over a period of 20+ years either as a breeder, competitor, or contributor to the Texas Longhorn breed and TLBAA.
The nominee should have been or is currently a member of the TLBAA. A nominee may be either living or deceased.
Any TLBAA member in good standing may submit a nomination.
ments, and successes. Tell their story and preserve the history of how this individual contributed to our association and breed. Provide adequate supporting documentation.
Nominations must include a completed copy of the TLBAA nomination form as well as supporting documentation to demonstrate the eligibility criteria detailed below:
s sufficiently detailed to tell the nominees story, to demonstrate conclusively that the nominee is deserving of induction into the Hall of Fame.
The complete unedited nomination package will become a historical TLBAA document. Effort should be made to detail the nominee’s history, accomplish-
a. Accomplishments in the Longhorn industry
b. National importance within the Longhorn industry
c. Contributions made to the Longhorn industry
d. Enduring value or historical significance of accomplishments
e. Personal qualities (integrity, character, uniqueness)
Supporting documentation may include photographs, newspaper or other publication clippings, multimedia items, URL addresses for online videos, competition records from the TLBAA’s HORNS system or other related organizations. Reference letters from those who know or knew the nominee, a personal testament from the individual preparing the nomination, or relevant passages from books containing biographical information on the nominee.
Scan the QR code to nominate someone today!
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Southern Living Features Aussie Acres Ranch’s Meet & Greet With Longhorns
An online article published June 14, 2025 by Symiah Dorsey features highlights of things to see and do in Cordele, Georgia - the Watermelon Capital of the World. Scrolling through attractions such as a Vintage Train Ride and a watermelon festival you find “Feed The Longhorns At Aussie Acres” and a photo of their Longhorns. The listing reads “Run by native Texan Barry Baskin and his wife Susan, Aussie Acres Ranch is home to a registered herd of Texas Longhorns. Get up close with these majestic animals during the Meet and Greet Experience, where you’ll learn their history and feed them treats right from your palm. While you’re on the property, explore the lake at your own pace, bring gear for fishing, or pick from their plentiful fruit trees when in season.”
The lead off for the “Where To Stay” section features the AirBnB at Aussie Acres, touting the rural scenery, wooded walks and taking in life on the ranch. To read the whole listing visit: https:// www.southernliving.com/cordele-ga-11754593
If you would like to submit an item to “News on the Trail”, simply email myra@tlbaa.org with information and photos of anything that highlights exposing people to the Longhorn breed. It may be through your business, via ranch tours, public speaking, schools... the list is endless. If you’re not sure your item qualifies, just reach out and tell us about it and we’ll let you know.
(top) A Mom and daughter visiting the Longhorns. (left) The Longhorns are fun for the whole family.
Airport Parking Service in Austin, TX Exposes the Masses to Texas Longhorns
A small herd of Longhorns in Austin, TX have exposed potential millions of people to the breed and yet they have never left their pasture to travel to an event. The home for these Longhorns is part of the property housing FastPark, a park and ride service three minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Michael and Emily Anderson of Chavez Cattle Company, TLBAA members since 2007, are the Texas partners of the Chavez family of FastPark&Relax and the open space housing the Longhorns...an unusual thing in the heart of Austin, TX.
Anderson does the math, “Our Austin airport parking lot has about 275,000 vehicles park with us annually. The number of passengers per vehicle is estimated to average about 2.5 people per vehicle. Knowing that each person comes and goes 4 times each visit (entry into the lot, shuttle from the lot to the airport, shuttle from the airport to the lot and then leaving the lot in their vehicle), that means our longhorns are potentially viewed 2,750,000 times by just our customers.
“When you add in the number of fliers that see them from the air, number of drivers along Highway 71 and then a great many of people who just come out to see the Longhorns, it’s easy to predict another 1,250,000 people see the longhorns each year.
Thus, one can easily estimate that the Longhorns are seen by at least 4 million people per year.”
While Austin may be famous for it’s University with the Longhorn mascot (Anderson and his wife are both Alumni) it’s a fascination with the breed itself and the desire to maintain open green space in the city that has led to keeping the Longhorns. Although, a news channel did broadcast the handlers of the Georgia mascot coming out to meet the Longhorns a local Austin TV station did in January 2019. They used our herd to talk about Longhorns and the “incident” at the Sugar Bowl a few days earlier. The University of Georgia boys got a in-person learning experience that was quite memorable.
Recently the exposure grew for the iconic Austin residents at FastPark when the company wrapped their shuttle busses with images of their famous residents. “We are more of an education program than breeding. Having a bull so close to the Austin Airport would be foolhardy at best,” explains Anderson. His enjoyment comes from sharing the history and the uniqueness of the breed with visitors, and no harm in utilizing their ability to draw a crowd as part of their memorable marketing for their parking business.
Get Found at www.tlbaa.org
The Member Directory on the TLBAA.org website features breeders by state and pinpointed on a Google map at the top of the page. Cost to be listed is $120 per year and includes links to your website and email, if applicable.
If you would like to be listed on our website, you may fill out the online form via the link under the map or download a physical form.
If you have any questions about the map, the listing or anything else related to promoting your program, please reach out to myra@tlbaa.org or call 817-625-6241.
GREAT PLAINS TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION
GORDON HOWIE PRESIDENT GKHOWIE@YAHOO.COM
AFFILIATE UPDATES
Summer is almost over and the leaves are starting to turn. Fall brings about a different kind of beauty and reminds us that change is not only inevitable, it is necessary and can be productive.
If you, as a Longhorn producer are ready for CHANGE, the Great Plains Texas Longhorn Association invites you to consider attending the Fall Roundup Longhorn Sale, to be held at the Holy Cow Ranch on September 27, 2025 near Rapid City, SD. We are accepting consignments at this time! What makes this sale different? We are NOT looking to make a profit on the sale of your Longhorns. We are working for you, the producer, whether it be selling or buying. Our consignment fee is $100.00. No add on commission. No pen fees. Our goal is to bring buyers and sellers together to meet, network and do business. Old school, no hype.
We are selling cows, calves, cow/calf pairs, steers and yes, even some (well-behaved) bulls. The GPTLA’s mission is to promote the Longhorn breed. Our goal is to focus on the animal and the customer, and provide an economical platform to market quality longhorn cattle.
We are excited about this opportunity! Are you interested? Do you have animals that you are looking to sell? Or, do you want to add new horns, color and bloodlines to your existing herd? Please contact us to discuss. If you are interested in consigning or just have questions, call Gordon Howie 605-381-3998 or Mark & Lisa Sanders 605-415-3235 (the sale committee)
We will also be hosting a Horn Showcase Satellite measuring event on the da te of this sale. We hope to see you then! For more information on The Great Plains Texas Longhorn Association, check out our website at www.gptla.com
The GPTLA membership continues to welcome new member producers (you can join regardless of where you live). We would LOVE to have you join us! $350 lifetime membership dues or $35.00 annual.
Gordon Howie, President | Shawn Tobin, Secretary | Lisa Sanders, Treasurer
We are always happy to help! Be sure to check out our web site at www.GPTLA.com
HEART OF TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION
DANNY RUSSELL PRESIDENT CROSE@CACTUSROSELONGHORNS.COM
HOTLA announces two upcoming qualifying longhorn roundups for the upcoming show year, so mark your calendars.
HOTLA LaGrange Roundup | November 7-9, 2025 | Fayette County Fairgrounds
La Grange, TX Show Chair : Merrilou Russell/ Joey Melton | Jr Show Chair :
HOTLA LaGrange Roundup | February 27, 28 Mar 1 | Fayette County Fairgrounds La Grange, TX | Show Chair : Merrilou Russell/ Joey Melton | Jr Show Chair : Jaden Melton Both shows will offer youth, youth mini, open, open mini, non halter and non halter trophy steer shows. Note: all minis will be measured prior to the show. The non halter show will be judged by a traditional longhorn judge as our goal is to build up the non halter interest. Online registration for the HOTLA LaGrange Roundup should be linked up early September. The affiliate also announces its new website will launch before September 1. In addition to the usual features, the site will include a sale page where members can post one animal for sale per month for a small hosting fee. HOTLA wants to offer a little something extra to our membership. Be watching for the official website launch. Join HOTLA today. We look forward to meeting you.
ATTENTION AFFILIATES!
Please submit your news to myra@tlbaa.org each month. You may include photos. If you wish for names to be included under photos, please supply those captions. You can include meeting reports, upcoming events, member accomplishments... anything that let people see that your affiliate is a great community to be a part of within the Longhorn industry. All news and photos need to be submitted by the first of the month prior to publication date. (For example, November news items need to be turned in by October 1st) We look forward to helping promote your affiliate and its members!
Welcome Our New Members!
We’re happy to welcome the following new members to our association. These promotional, active & lifetime members joined July 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025 If you live near one of these new breeders, be sure to reach out introduce yourself!
Ospital Ranch ...............................Valley Springs, CA
Cassody O’ Connor..........................Lecompton, KS
Gerard & Yong Gould ...........................Berkley, MA
Justin & Lane Engstrom ............... Battle Creek, MI
Ross’s Runaway Ranch ................................ Perry, MI
Caleb J Yates............................................. Kahoka, MO
Lone Pine Longhorns, LLC..................Myrtle, MO
Black Gold Ranch Helena, MT
Havoc Ranch Longhorns Victor, MT
Rattlesnake Creek Cattle Co Pender, NE
Jessica Bickford Center Barnstead, NH
Fantastic Longhorns Vale, NC
Megan Carter Rushville, OH
Jonathon Elkins Blanchard, OK
Greg & Aimee Lane .............................Norman, OK
Jonathan Sacks........................................... Aurora, OR
Willow Ranch.............................................Boring, OR
Kristin Rehmeyer ...................................... Brogue, PA
Amber Vander Raadt .............................Abilene, TX
Rickety Ranch.........................................Alvarado, TX
Theron Smith.................................................Anna, TX
Ryan And Samantha Smith Collinsville, TX
L7 Longhorns Ltd Coppell, TX
The Ranch At Timber Ridge Daingerfield, TX
Diann Gaubatz Emory, TX
Robin Hopkins Gardendale, TX
Bill & Cheryl Glendening Georgetown, TX
Joe Keathley Houston, TX
Jordan Lattimore...............................Jacksonville, TX
Circle T ....................................................... Karnack, TX
Getaway Ranch ................................. Liberty Hill, TX
Mills Longhorns ..................................... Mabank, TX
Desperado Cattle......................................Prosper, TX
Tucker Smith.......................................... Seminole, TX
Jason & Heather Simonson......... Springtown, TX
El Ranch Gusto Waxahachie, TX
Sid Waynick Weatherford, TX
Shane Trevor Colosseum, “QLD, Australia”
Jose Cardosa Cardso Neto Londrina, Brazil
Seehof Warnow Warnow, Germany
Kuijers Longhorns Staphorst, Netherlands
The Roll of Honor Welcomes New Member
We’re excited to welcome the newest TLBAA Dam of Distinction to the Roll of Honor. LVR Starfire is owned by Suzanne & William H. Torkildsen of Bull Creek Ranch, Fayetteville, TX.
The Dam of Merit Program has been available for TLBAA members for many years as a tool to recognize those Texas Longhorn females that stand out in the area of production among Texas Longhorn breeders. Often overlooked as an effective marketing tool, this list is an official record of the positive reproductive record of Longhorn females.
How can it benefit in your program? It shows your dedication to building a herd on a foundation of solid, reproducible genetics. No one can afford females that do not produce offspring regularly and this record shows off those dependable genetics in your herd.
The list also promotes the cost effectiveness of the Texas Longhorn breed. Dependably producing a calf every year is a trait every breed hopes for in a female. Such evidence of productivity can sway other cattle owners to consider bringing Longhorns into a crossbred program or starting a secondary herd of Longhorns. You may even turn them into 100% Longhorn owners!
Dam of Merit Roll of Honor
What’s the cost to you to get your female on the list? Only $25 plus a little time investment. You will need to make sure that as your females calve, you have updated their progeny records in H.O.R.N.S.
If you have a female that qualifies, simply call the TLBAA office and speak to registrar Rick Fritsche, or drop him an email at rick@tlbaa.org and he will provide you with the necessary form to fill out to submit your dam for verification. Rick will also help with any questions you may have about “calf at side” information in H.O.R.N.S.
Once the progeny have been verified, your dam will be added to the list which appears in Trails Magazine, posts under “Awards” on www.tlbaa.org, and you will receive a Dam of Merit certificate for your records.
This is an affordable and easy benefit for members to promote a very important positive trait of Texas Longhorns that make owning them that much more satisfying.
**NOTE: This is not a record TLBAA tracks for you. It is up to you, as a owner/breeder, to notify us when your cow has achieved this goal. We look forward to your participation.
Dams of Excellence
Dam must have had 10 consecutive calves, with the first being before her third birthday
3S Touchdown Tari
Mike Davis, Lucky Mountain Ranch, LLC, Dallas, TX
4-Ever
David & Jo Anne Norwood, Waco, TX
Bell La Squaw
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
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 Enchantment
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas
G&L True
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, Texas
High Hope, FD
Bo & Dorie Damuth, Magnolia, Texas
Hope’s Secret
David & Jo Anne Norwood, Waco, TX
Miss CP Ruler 562
T.M. & Jean Smith, Bar S Ranch, Boyd, Texas
Miss Peppermint
Ed & Sheryl Johnson, Molalla, Oregon
Nutmeg 7/4
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Overcast
Kevin & Jodi Bryant, Camargo, OK
Picabo Phantom
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Rawhide Lady Pebbles
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
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
SR Blade of Fire
Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Goer’s Shimmer 539 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Habanero’s Felena 029
Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
Dams of Distinction
Dam must have had 5 consecutive calves, with the first being before her third birthday
Almendra Dixie Tierra
Joel & Tamara Kuntz, Bend, OR
Bayou Daisy
Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry
Baton Rouge, LA
Bayou Princess
Dr. Eugene & Jolie Berry
Baton Rouge, LA
BH Mahogany May
Joel & Tamara Kuntz, Bend, OR
BRR Bella Bambi
Russ Thompson, Decatur, TX
CO Starlight
Richard Whalen, Galdewater, TX
Cross M Blue Velvet
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Delta Becca
Jim & Wanda Taylor
Truth or Consequences, NM
Cross M Delta Charisma
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Salsa
Jim & Wanda Taylor
Truth or Consequences, NM
Cross M Star Spangled
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Texas Ruby Red
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Whelming Matrix
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Cross M Whelming Sandy
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Daisy 221 4W Ranch, Gladewater, TX
Delta Amber
Phillip Bell, Arlington, TX
Diamond Q Roselyn
John & Rebecca McCammon
Ponder, TX
Diamond W 952 Meadowwood, Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Dillons Fancy
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
Dixie Heather 3G Ranch, Loyd &Bettie Gibbs
Gainesville, TX
Dolly
Joel & Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TX
Double L’s Miss Elegant
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX
Dunn Up And Over
Luke & Melissa Barnes, Crystal River, FL
Emperor’s Lucy Creek
Gary Kudrna, Ennis, TX
Fandangos Husker
Barnard Longhorns, Richard & Janice Barnard
Tekamah, NE
FCF Honeymoon
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX
FCF 16th Avenue
Mitch Bryant, Katy, TX
FCF Too Sexy For My Sox
Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX
Fiona Moonshine
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Folsom Falls Posh
Folsom Falls Ranch, Fred & Marijo
Balmer,Folsom, NM
GC Little Star
Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM
G&L Silver Sage
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TX
G&L Star Spangled
Dr. Gene & Lana Hightower, Van, TX
Good Knight Plum Coco
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Granite Daisy
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Harmony of Victory
Kevin & Jodi Bryant, Camargo, OK
Hayfork Barts BB
Frank & Teresa Locatelli, Santa Cruz, California
Indian Girl 636
Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, TX
JRJ WR 978
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
JTS Cowboy Princess
Martin’s Lookout Ranch, La Follette, TN
Ksanka Lily Belle
Robert & Sheryl Greene, Eureka, MO
Lizzy’s Splash
Eagles Nest Ranch, Ben & Ilse Myren, Colville, WA
Lupemitedookay
Debra Lesyk & Dwight Overlid, Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
LVR Starfire
Suzanne & William H. Torkildsen, Bull Creek Ranch, Fayetteville, TX
Meadowwood’s Carmen
Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Meadowwood’s Clementine
Charley & Doris Snyder, Elgin, OK
Meadowwood’s Tango
Brink Longhorns, Frederick, OK
Molly Hunts Best 01
Chris Bandley, St. George, UT
MTR Sittin Sioux
Roger Cole, DVM, Marshfield, MO
OL Dolly
Christopher & Heather Fischer, Grapeland, TX
Peekaboo
Dick & Cheryl Curry, Springtown, TX
Queen Hildegard SRC
Scott Herring, Graford, TX
RED Barts Grande Belle
Scott Herring, Graford, TX
RM Perfect Sundown
Luke & Melissa Barnes, Crystal River, FL
Rusty Zipper
Frank & Barbara Renfro, Clinton, MO
S-D Sparkle Plenty
Rudy & Marilyn Bowling, Kaufman, TX
Sanddollar Smoke’n Dawn Blake & Jessica Hickman, McKinney, TX
Show Me To Success 43
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
Silver Sage
Double D Arena, Outlook, SK, Canada
SR 007’s Diamond 521 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR 007’s Glam Agent 542 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR 007’s Martini 526 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Clout’s Brielle 841 Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Clout’s Ellie 796
Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Proficient’s Sweetheart
Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
SR Shamrock’s Sweetheart
Struthoff Ranch, San Antonio, TX
3W Legends Country Erin
Lazy JP Ranch, Dublin, TX
3W Pot of Independence
Dale & Bev Sorem, Nevada, IA
Westhavenreddy’sspecks
Broadhorn Ranch, Douglas & Katie McDonald, Fernley, NE
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MISSOURI
MASSACHUSETTS
NEBRASKA
MONTANA
INDIANA
MICHIGAN
NORTH CAROLINA
PENNSYLVANIA
NORTH TEXAS
OKLAHOMA
SOUTH TEXAS
TENNESSEE
BEAVER CREEK LONGHORNS - Est. 1995. Conformation, color, disposition, pedigree and HORNS. Reasonable prices. Carole Muchmore, Ponca City, OK. 580 765-9961 (calls only) or email cmuchmor@ poncacity.net. www.beavercreeklonghorns.com
YOUR LONGHORNS – We’ll take your bulls and steers in trade for cows, heifers, pairs, herd sires or semen from breed’s top quality bulls. Stonewall Valley Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX. Days 512-454-0476 / Weekends 830-644-2380.
SAVE THE DATE TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 2025
September 1, 2025 • Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, CO Contact Lana Pearson lana143338@gmail.com or 719-740-0741 Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, & Youth.
September 12-13, 2025 • G&G Fall Classic, Culpeper, Virginia. Contact Chase Vasut, 512-917-8654 or Shawn Pequignot 540-406-3155.
September 13-14, 2025 • NM State Fair, Albuquerque, NM Contact Dustin Brewer dustinandcandi@gmail.com or 505-660-3061 Qualifying Haltered Non-Haltered Trophy Steers & Youth
September 19-21, 2025 • TLBGCA Fall Show, Grimes County Fairgrounds, Navasota, TX Contact David & Nicole Quinn bagladyquinn@yahoo.com or 707-365-2720 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Point Only & Minatures.
September 26, 2025 • Tulsa State Fair Longhorn Show Tulsa State Fair Grounds, Tulsa, OK. Contact Kyla Lovejoy kyla_gail@yahoo.com or 940-600-7033. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth.
September 27, 2025 • 58th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day, 35000 Muskrat Rd Barnesville, Ohio 43713 | Dickinson Cattle Co. OCTOBER 2025
October 1-4, 2025 • TLBAA Horn Showcase, Canadian County Expo Center, El Reno, OK. Contact Pam Robison pam@tlbaa.org or 817-625-6241 Ex. 106
October 4, 2025 • NTLBA Fall Jackpot Show, Ellis County Cowboy Church, Waxahachie, TX Contact Brenda Oliver boliver84@yahoo.com 972-268-0031 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Miniatures.
October 7-8, 2025 • State Fair of Texas - Texas Longhorn Show, Fair Park, Dallas, TX Contact Kevin Rooker krooker61@gmail.com 817-771-9548 or Pam Robison pam@tlbaa. org 817-625-6241 EX. 106 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers & Youth
October 17-19, 2025 • Red River Show Down, Duncan, OK Contact Kyla Lovejoy kyla_ gail@yahoo.com or 940-600-7033 Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Points Only & Miniatures.
October 17-18 2025 • Millennium Futurity, Bluegrass Stockyards, Lexington , KY. Contact Ann Gravett, gravett99@yahoo.com.
October 25, 2025 • Fall B&C Longhorn Sale, New Cambria, MO. Contact Alyson Sayre asayre@ stanbury.com
October 24-26, 2025 • Ark-La-Tex Annual Fall Show George Henderson Expo Center, Lufkin, TX. Entry Deadline: Oct. 10th. April Morales (281) 995-3528 or arklatex. april@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Youth Points Only and Miniatures.
October 30-November 1, 2025 • Peach State Showout and Sale Bulloch County Agricultural Complex, Statesboro, GA. Contact Josh Gentry 972-672-7293 or josh@ g3longhorns.com.
October 31 - November 2, 2025 • ETLA Fall Showdown, Yamboree Livestock Grounds, Gilmer. TX Contact Brenda Oliver boliver84@yahoo.com or 972-268-0031. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Points Only & Miniatures. October 31 - November 2, 2025 • Mid-American Stock Show, Hutchinson, KS Contact Tammy Bush bush_tammy@hotmail.com or 817-915-7321 Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Miniatures.
NOVEMBER 2025
November 7-9, 2025 • HOTLA LaGrange Roundup, Fayette County Fairgrounds, LaGrange, TX Contact Merrilou Russell 361-781-4221 Qualifying Haltered, NonHaltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Points Only & Miniatures.
November 13-16, 2025 • State Fair Of Louisiana, Louisiana Fair Grounds, Shreveport, LA. April Morales (281) 995-3528 or arklatex.april@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers and Youth.
November 21-23, 2025 • Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show, Kaufman County Fairgrounds, Kaufman, TX Contact Joel Norris joelnorris83.jn@gmail.com or 972-5334945. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Miniatures.
JANUARY 2026
January 4, 2026 • Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK Contact Seth Locke locke.seth@gmail.com 918-688-5672 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Miniatures.
January 16-20, 2026 • Fort Worth Stockshow, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth, TX Contact Pam Robison pam@tlbaa.org Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, & Youth.
January 22-23, 2026 • National Western Stock Show, Denver, CO Contact Lana Peasron lana14338@gmail.com or 719-740-0741. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers, & Youth.
FEBRUARY 2026
February 13, 2025 • San Antonio Livestock Show, San Antonio, TX Entries www. sarodeo.com Qualifying Youth
February 14, 2026 • Matagorda County Fair, Matagorda County Fairgrounds, Bay City, TX Contact Stephen Head headshorns@gmail.com or 979-549-5270 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth & Miniatures.
February 20-22, 2025 • San Angelo Livestock Show, San Angelo, TX Contact Amanda Danley Adanley@seminoleisd.net or 432-897-1430 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Points Only & Miniatures.
February 27 - March 1, 2026 • HOTLA LaGrange Roundup, LaGrange, TX Contact Merrilou Russell 361-781-4221
MARCH 2026
March 7, 2026 • Winchester Futurity, Brazos Valley Livstock Commission Bryan, TX Contact Karen Allen 432-638-4233 alkabryranch@gmail.com or Kim Head 979-922-9356 headshorns@hotmail.com.
March 13-15, 2026 • NTLBA Spring Show, Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. Entry Deadline 2/25/26 (email & postmark). John Oliver (972) 268-0083, joliver210@yahoo.com or Brenda Oliver (972) 268-0031, boliver84@yahoo.com.
Qualifying Haltered, Free, Trophy Steers, Youh, Miniatures and 2 Points Only
March 21-22, 2026 • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, NRG Center Houston, TX Enter Online www.rodeohouston.com Contact Pam Robison 817-625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org
Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers & Youth
March 26-28, 2026 • YMBL South Texas State Fair, Ford Park, Beaumont, TX. Bracy Wars (936) 404-2116. April Morales (281) 995-3528 or arklatex.april@gmail.com. Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers and Youth.
APRIL 2026
April 10-12, 2026 • ETLA Corsicana Classic, Navarro County Exposition Center, Corsicana, TX Contact Debbie Burkham dburk5@hotmail.com or 214-616-2549
Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Points Only or Miniatures.
April 24-26, 2026 • 2026 Battle On The Prairie Futurity
MAY 2026
May 1-2, 2026 • Glendenning Fiesta Sale, Celina, TX
May 1-3, 2026 • TLBGCA Spring Show, Grimes County Fairgrounds, Navasota, TX Contact Stephen Head Headshorns@hotmail.com or 979-549-5270 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Points Only & Miniatures.
May 8-10, 2026 • Horns In The Pineywoods, Panola Expo Center, Carthage, TX Contact Bridget Twomey arklatex.april@gmail.com or 281-995-3528 Qualifying Haltered, Trophy Steers, Youth, Points Only & Miniatures.
May 15-16 2026 • Pride of the Prairie Texas Longhorn Futurity, Murdo, SD Contact Chris Nix chrisnixfencing@hotmail.comor 605-530-5104 or Shawn Tobin shawnstobin@ gmail.comor 605-545-2897.
JUNE 2026
June 13, 2026 • The Midwest Texas Longhorn Association Sale, Marysville, KS
AUGUST 2026
August 21-23, 2026 • Top Hand Longhorns Sale and World Qualifying Shows
Affiliates: Please submit a completed show application to pam@tlbaa.org in order to have your TLBAA World Qualifying show listed.
All other events: All other events, sales, field days or other activities may email your information directly to myra@tlbaa.org. No event will be added without a request being made.
