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Foos 914 Hero 50

Foos Windy 916

Reg# 17059996 Sire: PRA Hero 914 MGS: NF Windy 667

Reg# 17060018 Sire: Crook Mt. Windy 17 MGS: NF Tracker 667

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205 Wt. 702

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Foos Windy 920

Reg# 1760036 Sire: VDAR Right Time 3045 MGS: NF Supreme 628

Reg# 17059985 Sire: Crook Mt. Really Windy 8834 MGS: NF Tracker

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Reference Sires: VDAR Right Time 3045, Foos Alliance 09, NF Tracker 45, Crook Mt, Really Windy 8834, Crook Mt. 17, PRA Hero 914 2012 Black Hills Stock Show ★ Tri-State Livestock News ★ 3

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Annual Bull Sale held at the ranch

Monday, May 7, 2012 1 p.m. Œ

S Chisum 6175

Offering

175 Angus Bulls Π100 Angus Heifers

Owned by Spickler Ranch and Genex.

S Chisum 179 He Sells May 7!

S Chisum 1279 He Sells May 7!

CED +7 BW +2.5 WW +69 YW +115 SC +.68 CEM +11 BD: 3/21/11 Reg. No. 17007891 BD: 4/07/11 Reg. No. 17007908 M +29 Marb. +.07 REA +.54 BW +1.6 WW +70 YW +116 M +32 BW +2.5 WW +60 YW +105 M +34 BW: 90 205 Wt: 817 WR: 117 BW: 88 205 Wt: 869 WR: 125 $W +36.08 $F +50.22 $B +58.94 Reg. No. 15511451 S Chisum 6175 is the most dominant sire we have ever used. He is a Spickler bred and raised sire who topped our 2007 bull offering. Chisum is powerfully built with tremendous muscle and mass. He has excellent depth of body, a long, free, powerful stride and good foot shape. Chisum is a modest birth sire who adds performance and

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our 2011 sale being highly sought after by top registered and commercial operations. We again have a large offering of Chisum sons that includes several of the top bulls for 2012. 36 Sons sell May 7!

S Summit 956

S Summit 151 He Sells May 7!

BD: 3/19/11 Reg. No. 17008051 BW +1.4 WW +59 YW +102 M +24 BW: 78 205 Wt: 748 WR: 107

S Black Queen 1168

She Sells May 7!

BD: 3/26/11 Reg. No. 17008082 BW +2.3 WW +67 YW +113 M +31 BW: 76 205 Wt: 768 WR: 127

Bred by Spickler Ranch - Semen Available through Select Sires.

CED +9 BW +.4 WW +63 YW +112 SC +.42 CEM +10 M +28 Marb. +.40 REA +.49 $W +47.23 $F +49.43 $B +48.18 Reg. No. 16433346 S Summit 956 is one of the most gentle and highest maternal bulls we have raised. His dam and grandam are model cows at Spickler Ranch, being very good uddered, solid producers with nursing ratios of 3/118 and 4/105 respectively. We hold

! have him marked to have a lasting spot in our breeding program. 17 sons sell May 7!

Additional Sons by: RA Lincoln W144 - 20 sell!

GDAR Game Day - 23 sell!

Shipwheel Chinook - 25 sell!

S Rock 9158 - 14 sell!

S Grid Maker 5131 - 16 sell!

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8377 7th Pkwy NE ΠGlenfield, ND 58443 Πwww.SpicklerRanch.com Πinfo@spicklerranch.com

Justin (701) 674-3170 ΠNathan (701) 674-3169

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Heifer calves now in production at Schauer Angus

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878 daughter with a Final Answer bull calf

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TC Aberdeen x SAV Density BW: 96 • Act WW: 849

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Final Answer x TC Aberdeen BW: 68 • Act WW: 848

3rd Annual Production Sale March 26, 2012 1:00pm at Belle Fourche Livestock Exchange Selling: 100 Yearling Bulls • 6 18-Month Old Bulls Featuring: 70 calving ease

SELLING AT BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW JAN. 30, 2012

Iron Mountain Beauty 1020

Sired by Mytty In Focus BW 72 WW 702 lbs Adj 205 wt 771 lbs BW 0.7 WW 50 YW 93 Milk 24 This heifer sells as lot 9 at the Black Hills Stock Show. All proceeds to benefit the Black Hills Angus Association.

Iron Mountain Lassie 1019 Sired by Mytty In Focus BW 74 Adj. 205 wt. 729 BW 1.4 WW 59 YW 106 Milk 27

Iron Mountain In Sight 1003 Sired by Mytty In Focus BW 78 ADJ. 205 WT. 997 BW 1.9 WW 51 YW 91 MILK 27

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SINCLAIR GRASSMASTER BW 1.7 WW 57 YW 101 MILK 19

SAV Pioneer 7301

BW 1.8 WW 60 YW 113 MILK 31

For catalog or information contact Mike Davis 605-892-2039 ironmountain@dakotablue.net www.ironmountaincattle.com

IMC Cutting Edge 0166 BW 1.7 WW 57 YW 102 Milk 30

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45th Annual Production Sale Sunday, February 12, 2012 1:00 pm MST ~ Auctioneers: Scott Weishaar & Seth Weishaar Bowman Auction Market ~ Bowman, North Dakota 110 Coming 2 Year Old Hereford Bulls 6 Yearling Hereford Heifers - Show Prospects 115 Yearling Hereford Heifers - 80 Registered & 35 Commercial 200 Yearling Black Baldy Heifers • 20 Yearling Red Baldy Heifers

Selling:

Lot 080 MH MONUMENT 080 1ET

Lot 089 MH MONUMENT 089 1ET

DOB: 4-01-10 SIRE: MH MONUMENT 3147 BW 6.1 ~ WW 60 ~ YW 102 MM 25 ~ M&G 55 BMI 13 ~ CHB 29

DOB: 4-02-10 SIRE: MH MONUMENT 3147 BW 5.1 ~ WW 57 ~ YW 95 MM 18 ~ M&G 47 BMI 7 ~ CHB 23

Lot 0144 MH RAMBO 0144 1ET

Lot 0123 MH NEON 0123

DOB: 4-09-10 SIRE: MH RAMBO 757 1ET BW 5.7 ~ WW 61 ~ YW 99 MM 20 ~ M&G 50 BMI 10 ~ CHB 25

DOB: 4-06-10 SIRE: MH RAMBO 717 1ET BW 3.6 ~ WW 53 ~ YW 73 MM 15 ~ M&G 41 BMI 19 ~ CHB 23

Lot 0162 MH RIBSTONE 0162 1ET DOB: 4-11-10 SIRE: C 157K LAD 8188 ET BW 1.9 ~ WW 39 ~ YW 63 MM 24 ~ M&G 43 BMI 14 ~ CHB 18

Lot 0225 MH RAMBO 0225

Lot 171 MH MISS RAMBO 171

DOB: 4-18-10 SIRE: MH RAMBO 717 1ET BW 5.1 ~ WW 58 ~ YW 81 MM 23 ~ M&G 52 BMI 15 ~ CHB 24

She Sells!

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WHAT’S INSDIE THIS EDITION...

People & Events 12 Schedule of events 20

20 A great history and future

By Jan Swan Wood 25 Old West Collector’s Auction

By Loretta Sorenson

Event highlights 41 42 46 50 54 58

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62 88 28 Banquet & Ball Honorees

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30 Dan Piroutek Lifelong cattleman named Agri-Business Person of the Year

By Amanda Radke 36 Lynn Weishaar A great cattleman and auctioneer

By Amanda Radke

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2012 Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo schedule BHSS Tradeshow Denim & Diamonds Quilt Show Sheep Shearing Championships North American Sheep Dog Trials BHSS Buffalo Show & Sale Cattle event lineup Cattlemen’s Family Legacy Scholarship Program Equine event lineup First Interstate Bank Horse Sale World’s Smallest Rodeo Ranch Rodeo Finals Professional Saddle Bronc Match

BHSS Cattle Features BHSS CHAMPIONS

2011

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64 2011 BHSS Champions 68 Real-world cattle Heifer pen show gives commercial cattlemen chance to shine

By Gayle Smith 74 Bushy Park Farm Cattle Company 2011 BHSS Supreme Champion Bull award goes hand-in-hand with customer development

By Gayle Smith 81 AC Cattle Company ‘Total package’ cattle operation wins Supreme Champion Female honors at 2011 BHSS

By Gayle Smith

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BHSS Equine Features 99 Ready to ride Justin and Kelcie Lawrence prepare horses for BHSS competition

By Gayle Smith 99

2012 Black Hills Stock Show Tri-State Livestock News SERVING THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY FOR FIVE DECADES Editor: Alaina Mousel 877-815-4125 • editorial@tsln-fre.com Layout Design: Sharla Hayford

104 Dry Well Ranch Dean Johnson focuses on horse and youth rider relationships

By Loretta Sorenson 104 108 An eye for horses Equine photographers share their tricks of the trade

By Loretta Sorenson 108

BHSS Rodeo 120 BHSS Rodeo stock contractors 124 Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo

120

126 2012 20X Extreme High School Showcase 128 Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo announcers 128 ON THE COVER:

“The 1902 Roundup” by Mick B. Harrison In May of 1902 western South Dakota ranchers were ordered by the U.S. government to remove their livestock from reservation land. Up to that time it was still open range on the northern prairies and herds drifted with the weather, in this case to the Rosebud Reservation including the confluences of the Big

and Little White Rivers south of Murdo, SD. Ranchers from all over western South Dakota took part in one of the largest, and some say, last big roundup.

Approximately 400-500 cowboys, each with up to 10 head of horses and 16 throwback wagons, rounded up and removed, by

SALES DEPARTMENT: Cattle Marketing Manager: Doug Hogan 877-347-9117 • dhogan@tsln-fre.com NE Sales Rep/ Cattle Marketing Assistant: Carissa Lee 877-347-9114 • clee@tsln-fre.com CATTLE MARKETING EXECUTIVES: Dan Piroutek 605-544-3316 • dpiroutek@tsln-fre.com Scott Dirk 605-380-6024 • sdirk@tsln-fre.com SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR: Dianna Palmer SD - Pierre & North of I-90 West of the River 877-347-9112 • dpalmer@tsln-fre.com MARKETING EXECUTIVES: Susan Cable SD - South of I-90 Rosebud East Territory Midwest & Eastern NE Territory 888-648-4449 • scable@tsln-fre.com Steve Bass 2009 Coyote St - PO Box 597 Pierre, SD 57501 800-439-0416 • sbass@tsln-fre.com Sarah Swenson MT, WY Territory and Major Accounts Manager 303-710-9254 • sswenson@tsln-fre.com CLASSIFIEDS: 877-347-9122 • classifieds@tsln-fre.com COPYRIGHT. All Rights Reserved.

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varying estimates, 45,000-60,000 head in a three-month period. The Rosebud agent, D.L. McLane, collected $1 per head from each owner before they trailed their herds home. This spelled the end of the open range era in South Dakota.

The original 26-inch by 44-inch oil painting is on permanent display at the High Plains Western Heritage Center in Spearfsh, SD. Prints are available Harrison’s Web site at www.mickharrison.com or the High Plains Western Heritage Center. Prints are 24-inch by 34-inch limited edition; 200 in the edition. ✦

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Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo

January 21 – February 5

Tuesday, January 24 8 a.m. – Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Ray’s Western Wear, RM Tack & Twisted X Boots, Dakota Log Accents, Kranz Flag Poles, Jenner Equipment 6:30 p.m. – Team Roping Futurity, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by AQHA, The American Quarter Horse Journal, Webster Enterprises, Jenner Equipment

Thursday, January 26

Saturday, January 21

9 a.m. – Thar’s RSNC Team Sorting, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

Sunday, January 22

9 a.m. – Paid Reining Practice (until 2:30 p.m.), Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 3:30 p.m. – Calf Roping Futurity, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 4:30 p.m. – AQHA Special Event Roping, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds

Monday, January 23

2012 Schedule

8 a.m. – Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Ray’s Western Wear, RM Tack & Twisted X Boots, Dakota Log Accents, Kranz Flag Poles, Jenner Equipment 11 a.m. – Winter Spectacular NRCHA Show (run concurrently with the AQHA Working Cow Horse Classes), Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Quarter Horse News, Hammer Stahl Cutlery, Galloway Bit & Spur, Jenner Equipment

8 a.m. – Stallion Row Check-In, Rushmore Hall, Civic Center 8 a.m. – Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Ray’s Western Wear, RM Tack & Twisted X Boots, Dakota Log Accents, Kranz Flag Poles, Jenner Equipment 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Horse Sale Check-In, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 5 p.m. – Horse Sale Consignors Meeting, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7 p.m. – BHSS Stray Gathering, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 8 p.m. – Stallion Row Consignors Meeting, Rushmore Hall, Civic Center

Friday, January 27

7 a.m. – First Interstate Bank Horse Sale Jackpot Team Roping, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 9 a.m. – First Interstate Bank Horse Sale Ranch Horse Preview/Competition, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Lynn Weishaar, John Johnson and Sale Horse Preview

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10 a.m. – BHSS Trade Show Opens – Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10 a.m. – Barnyard Petting Zoo, Rushmore Hall.

Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company 10 a.m. – PRCA Timed Event Slack, produced by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena 10 a.m. – Western Art Show, public viewing, Theater Lobby. Sponsored by The Central States Fair Foundation, Black Hills Surgical Hospital 10 a.m. – BHSS Denim and Diamonds IV Quilt Show Opens, Upper W. Concourse. Sponsored by Hagen Glass 12:45 p.m. – Supplement Value in Horse Feeds, presented Hubbard Feeds, Dr. Randy Raub, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1 p.m. – Quilt Trunk Show, presented by Badland Quilters, Wall, SD, Rm 205 1:20 p.m. – First Interstate Bank Stallion Row Preview, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall, Civic Center 2 p.m. – First Interstate Bank Horse Sale, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by First Interstate Bank, Ravellette Publications, Larry Larson Photography 4-8 p.m. – Old West Collector’s Preview, Theater Stage.

Sponsored by BHSSF 6 p.m. – Equine Seminars, presented by Sturgis Vet Hospital & Equine Center, sponsored by MWI Vet Supply, Intervet/Schering (Jeff Baldridge), Sturgis Equine Center, Rm 205 7:30 p.m. – PRCA Xtreme Bulls, produced by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena

Saturday, January 28

8 a.m. – Old West Collector’s Preview, Theater Stage.

Sponsored by BHSSF 8-10 a.m. – Ag & Natural Resources Scholarship Interviews, Rm 207. Winners announced after interviews 8 a.m. – First Interstate Bank Horse Sale Preview, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 10 a.m. – BHSS Trade Show Opens, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10 a.m. – Barnyard Petting Zoo, Rushmore Hall.

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10 a.m. – Western Art Show, public viewing, Theater Lobby. Sponsored by The Central States Fair Foundation, Black Hills Surgical Hospital 10 a.m. – Old West Collector’s Auction, Theater Stage.

Sponsored by BHSSF 10 a.m. – World’s Smallest Rodeo, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by RCC Western Stores 10 a.m. – BHSS Denim and Diamonds IV Quilt Show Opens, Upper W. Concourse. Sponsored by Hagen Glass 12:45 p.m. – Supplement Value in Horse Feeds, presented Hubbard Feeds, Dr. Randy Raub – Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1 p.m. – Quilt Trunk Show, presented by Ghost Canyon Quilt Guild, Hermosa, SD, Rm 205 1 p.m. – Vendor Bingo (until 6 p.m.), giving away over $2,000 in Vendor Bucks, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 1:20 p.m. – First Interstate Bank Stallion Row Preview, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall, Civic Center 1:30 p.m. – PRCA Rodeo, produced by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena 2 p.m. – First Interstate Bank Horse Sale, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by First Interstate Bank, Ravellette Publications, Larry Larson Photography 7:30 p.m. – PRCA Xtreme Bulls, produced by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena

Sunday, January 29

8 a.m. – Intervet Ranch Horse Competition, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Intervet, AQHA, The American Quarter Horse Journal, Conrad’s Big C Signs, Budweiser, Bridger Steel, Sweetwater Saddlery, Hutchison Western, Jenner Equipment, Outback Survival Gear, Triple R Tack 10 a.m. – BHSS Trade Show Opens, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10 a.m. – Barnyard Petting Zoo, Rushmore Hall.

Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company 10 a.m. – Sheep Shearing Demonstration, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by KICK 104 - See Schedule on page 14 -

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Schedule

- Continued from page 13 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BHSS Denim and Diamonds IV Quilt Show Opens, Upper W. Concourse. Sponsored by Hagen Glass 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Western Art Show, public viewing, Theater Lobby. Sponsored by The Central States Fair Foundation, Black Hills Surgical Hospital 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Boehringer Ingelheim Commercial Heifer Show; sale to follow. Following Commercial Heifer Sale will be the Bred Heifer Sale, Warm Up Arena, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, Tri-State Neighbor, Runnings Farm & Fleet, Glacial Lakes Energy, New Direction Equipment, ORIgen, Vitalix, SD Farmers Union, Divine Concrete, SD Beef Council 12 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BHSS National Sheep Shearing Championships, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by KICK 104, ABC Seamless 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quilt Trunk Show, presented by Hot Springs Minnekahta Quilt Guild, Rm 205 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SD High School 20X Extreme Rodeo, produced

by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena

Monday, January 30

8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Intervet Ranch Horse Competition, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Intervet, AQHA, The American Quarter Horse Journal, Conradâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big C Signs, Budweiser, Bridger Steel, Sweetwater Saddlery, Hutchison Western, Jenner Equipment, Outback Survival Gear, Triple R Tack 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Play It Safe With Electricity, Electrical Safety Program, Civic Center Arena. Sponsored by Touchstone Energy 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Angus Show, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Hubbard Feeds, Boehringer Ingelhiem, Divine Concrete

10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BHSS Trade Show Opens, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barnyard Petting Zoo, Rushmore Hall.

Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BHSS Denim and Diamonds IV Quilt Show Opens, Upper W. Concourse. Sponsored by Hagen Glass 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Western Art Show, public viewing, Theater Lobby. Sponsored by The Central States Fair Foundation, Black Hills Surgical Hospital 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Angus Sale, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North American Sheepdog Trial Preliminaries, Civic Center Arena. Sponsored by Ace Hardware, KICK 104, Tri-State Neighbor, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Value Inn, Budweiser, Godfrey Brake Service, Hagen Glass, Gold Pages Publishing, Webster Enterprises 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quilt Trunk Show, presented by Custer Piece Makers Quilt Guild, Rm 205 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Black Hills Gold Rush Cattle Genetics Sale Social, Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Black Hills Gold Rush Cattle Genetics Sale, Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, Ballroom.

Sponsored by Trans-Ova Genetics, Cattle Business Weekly, Hutchison Western, Sundance Equipment, ORIgen, Black Hills Geothermal, LLC, Agri-Best Feeds 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North American Sheepdog Trial Finals, Civic Center Arena. Sponsored by Ace Hardware, KICK 104, Tri-State Neighbor, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Value Inn, Budweiser, Godfrey Brake Service, Hagen Glass, Gold Pages Publishing, Webster Enterprises and The Mutton Bustinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Championships, sponsored by Midcontinent Communications

Tuesday, January 31

9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Charolais Show, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Hubbard Feeds, Boehringer Ingelhiem, Warne Chemical

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9 a.m. – Ranch Rodeo Qualifying Round, Civic Center Arena. Sponsored by Rapid Chevrolet, Budweiser, Security First Bank, Cabela’s, Tri-State Livestock News, Farm Credit Services of America, Crown Royal, Black Hills Fox, Knology, Ramada, Kat Country, Dex Media, Super 8 Motel I-90, WW Livestock Systems, Blake’s Trailer Sales, Touchstone Energy, Godfrey Brake, Tony Lama, Bailey Hats, Bridger Steel, Jenner Equipment 10 a.m. – BHSS Trade Show Opens, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10 a.m. – Barnyard Petting Zoo, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company 10 a.m. – BHSS Denim and Diamonds IV Quilt Show Opens, Upper W. Concourse. Sponsored by Hagen Glass 10 a.m. – Western Art Show, public viewing, Theater Lobby. Sponsored by The Central States Fair Foundation, Black Hills Surgical Hospital 1 p.m. – Charolais Sale, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1 p.m. – Quilt Trunk Show, presented by Black Hills Quilt Guild, Rm 205 5:30 p.m. – Ranch Rodeo Calcutta, Cowboy Bar, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 7:30 p.m. – Ranch Rodeo Finals, Civic Center Arena.

Sponsored by Rapid Chevrolet, Budweiser, Security First Bank, Cabela’s, Tri-State Livestock News, Farm Credit Services of America, Crown Royal, Black Hills Fox, Knology, Ramada, Kat Country, Dex Media, Super 8 Motel I-90, WW Livestock Systems, Blake’s Trailer Sales, Touchstone Energy, Godfrey Brake, Tony Lama, Bailey Hats, Bridger Steel, Jenner Equipment

Wednesday, February 1

9 a.m. – Hereford Show, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Hubbard Feeds, Boehringer Ingelhiem, Sundance Equipment

10 a.m. – BHSS Trade Show Opens, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10 a.m. – Barnyard Petting Zoo, Rushmore Hall.

Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company 10 a.m. – BHSS Denim and Diamonds IV Quilt Show Opens (closes at 1 p.m.), Upper W. Concourse. Sponsored by Hagen Glass 10 a.m. – KBHB Bucking Horse & Bull Sale, produced

by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena 10 a.m. – Western Art Show, public viewing, Theater Lobby. Sponsored by The Central States Fair Foundation, Black Hills Surgical Hospital 1 p.m. – Hereford Sale, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 5 p.m. – Pioneer Bank Professional Saddle Bronc Match Social, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 5 p.m. – Stockman’s Banquet & Ball, Ramkota Hotel.

Sponsored by Budweiser, RCC Western Stores, Galloway Bit & Spur, Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Security First Bank, KOTA TV, Stage Stop Leather & Gifts 6:30 p.m. – Pioneer Bank Professional Saddle Bronc Match Calcutta, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 7:30 p.m. – Pioneer Bank Professional Saddle Bronc Match, music by Dustin Evans & The Good Times Band to follow, Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Pepsi, Budweiser, Lost Cabin Construction, Warne Chemical, Kennedy Implement, Warren Window & Supply, Great Western Bank, Deadwood Mountain Grand, ABC Seamless

Thursday, February 2

8 a.m. – Gelbvieh Show, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Hubbard Feeds, Boehringer Ingelhiem 9:30 a.m. – Shorthorn Show, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Hubbard Feeds, Boehringer Ingelhiem - See Schedule on page 16 -

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Schedule

- Continued from page 15 10 a.m. – Western Art Show, public viewing, Theater Lobby. Sponsored by The Central States Fair Foundation, Black Hills Surgical Hospital 10 a.m. – PRCA Timed Event Slack, produced by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena 10 a.m. – BHSS Trade Show Opens, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10 a.m. – Barnyard Petting Zoo, Rushmore Hall.

Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company 10 a.m. – Open 4-D Barrel Race, Exhibitions & Jackpot (will not start before 1 p.m.), Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Webster Enterprises, Today’s Horse, Sweetwater Saddlery 11 a.m. – Red Angus Show, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Hubbard Feeds, Boehringer Ingelhiem 11 a.m. – New Estate & Tax Planning Issues for 2012 Workshop, presented by Financial Advisors Doug Maher & Hugh Boyle, sponsored by BMS Financial Advisors, Rm 206 1 p.m. – Gelbvieh Sale, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1 p.m. – Red Angus Sale, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 1 p.m. – Private Applicator Training, presented by SDSU, Rm 205 1 p.m. – Shorthorn Sale, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall 7:30 p.m. – PRCA Rodeo, produced by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena

Friday, February 3

7-8:30 a.m. – Team Roping Registration (entries close 8:30 a.m.), Kjerstad Event Center, Fairgrounds 8 a.m. – Limousin Show, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Hubbard Feeds, Boehringer Ingelhiem 9 a.m. – BHSS Open Team Roping (#13, Open, will not to start before noon), #9), Kjerstad Event Center Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Blake’s Trailer Sales, Miller Lite, Security First Bank, Ray’s Western Wear, De-Tye Vet Supply 10 a.m. – Western Art Show, public viewing, Theater Lobby. Sponsored by The Central States Fair Foundation, Black Hills Surgical Hospital 10 a.m. – Maine-Anjou Show, Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring, Rushmore Hall. Sponsored by Hubbard Feeds, Boehringer Ingelhiem 10 a.m. – PRCA Timed Event Slack, produced by Sutton Rodeo, Civic Center Arena 10 a.m. – BHSS Trade Show Opens, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 10 a.m. – Barnyard Petting Zoo, Rushmore Hall.

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By Jan Swan Wood

BLACK HILLS

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ne of the biggest livestock events of the whole year in the northern plains is the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo. Held the last week of January every year, the Stock Show is a welcome break from winter work, a social event for all, and a boon to the Rapid City economy.

The 1977 Reserve Champion Shorthorn with judge Ed Winters. Handler unknown. Courtesy photo/BHSS

The event was the brainchild of a group of Rapid City Chamber of Commerce members who believed that Rapid City could benefit from a strong affiliation with the agricultural community. The group, which formed in 1958, included George Weedman, Ken Roberts, Ann Fields and Wilma Roper.

Pictured with this Hereford bull are Harold Arndt, Vern Earnst, unknown and John Schmidt of Pipestone, MN, at the halter. Courtesy photo/BHSS

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Polled Herefords were added to the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale in 1967. Courtesy photo/BHSS

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n Feb. 26-28, 1959, the Black Hills Winter Show debuted at the Central States Fairgrounds and its adjoining barns, produced by the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce Agriculture committee, under the management of Raymond Lund. There were Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn sales held in the Soule building, plus events happening all over Rapid City, such as a style show at the Arrowhead Country Club, Rapid City High School band performances, an awards banquet at the Sheraton-Johnson Hotel, a Lions Club pancake supper, livestock feed demonstrations in the Alfalfa Palace, and breakfast and lunch at the Rapid City auditorium (now Dakota Middle School). The Jaycees had a merchandise fair with 72 booths the first year.

In the first cattle show, there were 37 Angus, 47 Herefords, and 19 Shorthorns, with females and bulls selling to the public.

In 1967, the name was changed to the Black Hills Stock Show when the Central States Fair

took over management of the entire event.

That same year, two new cattle breeds were added – Polled Herefords and Galloways.

After much encouragement from Darrell Hoar, Dick Bray and Lyndell Peterson, a horse sale was added in 1980 and held at the Soule Building at the fairgrounds. The first sale was small in numbers but large in interest.

As the Black Hills Stock Show grew and evolved with the changing times, it was ready to add rodeo when the Civic Center opened in 1980 with the first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo. By 1981, the whole Black Hills Stock Show was moved to the Civic Center, providing room for the event to grow more quickly.

The Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo has expanded to include PRCA rodeo for the duration of the event; Xtreme Bulls Tour; 20X High School Rodeo competition; a bucking horse sale; Ranch Rodeo; a two-day horse sale; Stallion Alley; Sheep Shearing contest; Sheep - See A great history and future on page 22 -

Galloway cattle were added to the lineup in 1967. This photo shows judge Doug Becket of Miller, SD, far left, and the Queen Ruth (Jurisch) Fillipeck, second from right. Courtesy photo/BHSS, Jack Simpson

In the late 1960s or early 1970s the Charolais breed was added to the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale. This is the Reserve Champion Female from 1977.

Courtesy photo/BHSS

This Angus bull from the 1970s era is pictured with Vern Earnst, Norris Rovere, unknown, judge Jim Bush and Johna Rovere at the halter. The Roveres were long-time Angus breeders from near Sturgis, SD. Courtesy photo/BHSS

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Dog Trials; a petting zoo; quilt show; and a tradeshow. Many other events were moved to the James Kjerstad Event Center when it opened at the fairgrounds, and those include an AQHA show, ranch horse competition, barrel races, team roping, buffalo sale and professional saddle bronc competition, which is returning for 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best thing about the Stock Show is the diversity. There are events there for everyone to watch and participate in,â&#x20AC;? says Ron Jeffries, Black Hills Stock Show man-

ager who came on board in 1997. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As times have changed, the events have changed with them, but the cattle show and sale is still the mortar that holds the whole thing together.â&#x20AC;?

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cattle shows and sales still go on all week.

Long-time supporter and current Youth Day volunteer Lyndell Peterson says, “There has always been fierce competition to have the champion bull bring the most money of all the breeds. That’s never changed.”

“Being able to actually buy cattle at this Stock Show makes it different from most shows,” Jeffries adds. Buyers return year after year to watch the shows and pick their seedstock for the future and are both commercial and registered breeders.

As the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo has grown over the years, there have been successes and failures – as there is in every endeavor – but the crowds that come despite the sometimes inhospitable northern plains winters are proof that it’s the place to be every winter.

Dick Bray, who for many years was involved in the Stock Show, says, “It’s one of the finest things that’s ever happened to Rapid City and Pennington County. It’s just been such a great event for the whole region.”

Jeffries adds, “In terms of what’s successful, you have to provide variety. As the public’s interests change, you have to stay current.” The everimproving Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo has done that and more.

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Old West Collector’s

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By Loretta Sorenson

Whether you’re looking to take a trip down memory lane or simply hold a pair of authentic spurs in your hand, the 18th Annual Old West Collector’s Auction, which is part of the Black Hills Stock Show, is something you should come and see. Win Bauer, from Vale, SD, is one of the chairmen for the event and has been a part of this auction from the beginning.

“T

he first sale was in 1994.

Jay George and Bruce Blair were originators of the idea. They had kicked around the idea a bit and asked me if I wanted to join them with the project. Originally the sale was part of the Stock Show, so we knew we had to step forward and put on a sale that would complement the Stock Show. We feel this is a place where people can come and see a piece of history without sorting through a lot of junk,” Bauer says.

Bauer, who is currently retired, says one of his passions is restoring old saddles. He is also a saddle collector and dealer. While he attends several auctions throughout the year, this is the only auction he participates in. He says his wife, Diana, is an integral part of the auction as well. Without her help (Left) Win Bauer has been involved with the Old West Collector’s Auction since it began 18 years ago. He credits the assistance of many volunteers and setting of the Black Hills Stock Show for much of the auction’s continued success. Courtesy photo

to keep him focused and on schedule, he says the auction would not be the same.

“We have a lot of great volunteers who have been with us since the beginning,” Bauer says. “Jack Gordon, our auctioneer from Crawford, Nebraska, has been with us since the first auction when no one had a clue if we’d make it through the first sale. He’s been with us ever since. I expect he will be there again this year. We are very fortunate that we have such a great collection of people to work with and everyone has a lot of pride in what we are doing with this auction.”

Proceeds benefit young people There is no buyer’s premium for the Old West Collector’s Auction. All items up for auction are consigned. Once commission has been paid out and costs for printing, advertising, etc., have been completed, proceeds from the auction go into scholarships for local students.

“We take a lot of pride in helping our young people. Investing in their future is one of the best things we can do,” Bauer says.

“We give out six to seven scholarships per year as well as a few renewable scholarships. Over the years we’ve seen a lot of these young people make signifi cant contributions to society. Without the young people, there isn’t much there for the future.

“We’re not doing this for ourselves. We feel if you live somewhere you should give something back to the community in which you live, which is what we are doing with proceeds from this auction.”

Bits, spurs, guns and saddles Bauer says this year’s auction has a good variety of bits and spurs as well as one of the best selections of saddles and guns they have ever had. Of course there’s a few of those unique, one-of-a-kind items, too.

“We’re thrilled to have a pair of missionary bells at this year’s auction,” Bauer says. “In the early days, when missionaries rode through Indian country, they wore these bells on their saddles so the Indians wouldn’t bother them. We also have a hand-crafted bear trap that was used out in the western Black Hills. We have two pennants in a nice frame that came from Buf-

- See Old West Collector’s auction on page 26 -

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Old West Collector’s Auction - Continued from page 25 -

falo Bill’s Wild West Show. Items like the missionary bells are so neat. We have a chance to let people see them, as well as having them available for someone who really wants them.”

As for the popularity and longevity of this auction, Bauer attributes

that to the love affair people have with the American Cowboy as well as something people can relate to from their past.

Interest from all ages

“We have a lot of younger people who come to this sale who would like to have a saddle or a pair of spurs to put in their family room. It helps remind them of things their grandpar-

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People attending the sale, as well as the items sold at the auction, come from all over the U.S. and Canada. Bauer says the sale has a loyal following from the Rapid City area and over half of the items stay within a 300-mile radius. If people see something they’d like to bid on and can’t make it to the auction, Bauer works with them by phone.

However, he notes that the auction has shied away from the use of newer technologies.

“We tried incorporating a video auction a few years ago and it just didn’t seem right,” he says. “Since we call this an Old West Auction, we want to run the sale like an Old West Auction where people can come in, sit down and actually see the items up for bid. That helps avoid buyer’s remorse. This is one auction you can come to and buy the real McCoy.”

More than just a sale

The Old West Collector’s Auction is more than just an annual auction.

Bauer and his crew have made it a place where people can come together to just enjoy themselves in a comfortable, inviting setting. Bauer explains that it was never intended to just be a sale, but a place where people can look at items and gain bits and pieces of information about the items they’re looking at.

“People like to do business one on one,” he says. “They like to come to a sale and feel like they have a chance to bid on these items. A lot of people come to just look at the unique items that are for sale. I’ve

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The Old West Collector’s Auction will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Rapid City Civic Center. People can also stop by on Friday afternoon, Jan. 27, to see a preview of items that will be available.

“Without our volunteers, the Stock Show and the great support of the buyers, we couldn’t make this work,” Bauer says. “We are probably the only sale of this kind left that works strictly on volunteers with all profits going to a scholarship program. We must be doing something right, or we wouldn’t have lasted 18 years. Selling the highest-priced item is not our goal. We see ourselves as distributors of history.” ✦

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2012 Black Hills Stock Show Banquet & Ball Honorees

Stockmen of the Year Dick and Doug Edgar

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Agri-Business Man of the Year Dan Piroutek

he 2012 Black Hills Stock Show Banquet & Ball will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at the Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center.

The Stock Show’s Awards Selection Committee chooses the winners. The Banquet & Ball begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and awards ceremony.

The Stockman of the Year is selected based upon that individual or family commitment to livestock production in our region. Typically the Stockman of the Year has spent many years serving their community and the industry to improve farmer/rancher industry conditions. The Stockman of the Year represents a true cattle or horseman who serves the industry in an honest and respected manner.

The selection for the Agri-Business Person of the Year is based on that business or person who has demonstrated long-term commitment to the health and vitality of the agricultural market. They may participate in Stock Show activities beyond business sense in that they may be a sponsor or a volunteer serving to improve the Black Hills Stock Show. Typically the Agri-Business Person of the Year has spent many years working with the Stock Show and area consumers and is proven to be widely respected within their specific trade.

Hall of Fame/ “Silver Spur” Award Margaret Nachtigall

The Hall of Fame “Silver Spur” Award is awarded to that person or persons who exemplifies commitment to the growth and development of the Black Hills Stock Show through a volunteer effort. The Hall of Fame award recognizes a continued commitment to enhancing the Black Hills Stock Show and Central States Fair. The Hall of Fame recipient generally has served the Black Hills Stock Show and Central States Fair in a variety of capacities. The Hall of Fame person or persons volunteer commitment may extend beyond the Black Hills Stock Show and Central States Fair to other related industry activities.

Tickets for the annual Banquet & Ball can be purchased online at www.centralstatesfair.com/ stock-show or by calling the Stock Show office at 605355-3861.

Previous award recipients

Stockman of the Year: Jim and Joni Hunt (2011); Bill and Pennie Slovek (2010); Norman Foos (2009); and Myron Williams (2008).

Agri-Business Person of the Year: Dave Whittington (2011); Dr. John Ismay (2010); Gary Cammack (2009); and Don Huebner (2008).

Hall of Fame “Silver Spur” Award: Craig Haythorn (2011); Hugh Ingalls (2010); Darrel Hoar (2009); and Jim Thompson (2008). ✦

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Lifelong cattleman named Agri-Business Person of the Year

Dan Piroutek

“Dan is one of the best guys I have ever worked with. His ability to think under pressure is his best attribute.

I think Dan is very deserving of this honor.

In fact, I can’t think of anyone better. He has given a lot to the community and is definitely an outstanding agribusiness man.

– Lonnie Arneson

“The highlights of my career are the people I have met and the friendships made,” Dan Piroutek says. “This is what is truly important in life – their kids, their farms, their stories. Most of the sales that I have been a part of have come from friendships. I really love auctioneering.” Piroutek will be honored as 2012 Black Hills Stock Show Agri-Businessman of the Year.

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By Amanda Radke

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attlemen sitting around salebarns in Philip, Faith, and Belle Fourche, SD the last 35 years recognize one familiar face – Dan Piroutek. A cattleman and auctioneer, Piroutek’s passion for the livestock industry runs deep, and his commitment and dedication have earned him the prestigious 2012 Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) Agri-Business Person of the

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Year award. Piroutek will accept the award on Feb. 1, 2012 at the BHSS Banquet & Ball.

With a lifetime of cattle experience under his belt, selling and marketing cattle is second-nature for Piroutek. He grew up near Milesville, SD, where his grandfather, Henry Kertzman, settled in the early 1900s. The ranch is still intact today, and with the partner- See Dan Piroutek on page 32 -

Dan Piroutek graduated from South Dakota State University in 1976 with a degree in animal science and judged on the school’s livestock judging team. In 1977 he and Greg Arendt attended Superior School of Auctioneering. Courtesy photo

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Dan Piroutek

- Continued from page 30 ship of his wife, Gayla, and nephew, Mike and Faye Piroutek family, he maintains a 375-head cattle herd.

For 20 years, hogs and sheep were also a part of the operation, when Dan’s late-brother Lee, was a part of the partnership.

Dan Piroutek’s face has been a familiar fixture at salebarns in Philip, Faith, and Belle Fourche over the last 35 years.

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Piroutek headed east to attend South Dakota State University (SDSU) where he competed on the livestock judging team and graduated in 1976 with an animal science degree. He met Gayla at SDSU, and the pair were married in 1977. That same year, Piroutek and friend Greg Arendt, hopped in a VW Rabbit and made the drive to Decatur, IL, to attend Superior School of Auctioneering.

Opportunity was quick to knock for the new graduate. Jerry Roseth, then owner of Philip Livestock Auction Market, offered Piroutek a chance to auctioneer at a hog sale.

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“When it comes to marketing, he is active in selling livestock through bull sales and the auction barn. He works hard for the livestock sellers and makes sure they get a fair deal.”

Of his award, Piroutek says it was a surprise to hear the news.

“I was very surprised to receive this award; I’m very humbled by the honor,” he says. “The biggest thing for me is that I have had a chance to auctioneer and meet friends. The people I work for and have worked with over my career, they mean the most to me. If I had to stay home and work all the time, I wouldn’t have had a chance to meet people.”

Piroutek’s network is a long list of close friends and colleagues ranging from cattle and horse producers, to fellow auctioneers, salebarn managers, ringmen and publication representatives. It’s these friendships that have helped him have a long-lasting, successful career in the business.

“The highlights of my career are the people I have met and the friendships made,” Piroutek adds. “This is what is truly important in life – their kids, their farms, their stories. Most of the sales that I have been a part of have come from friendships. I really love auctioneering.”

- See Dan Piroutek on page 34 -

A successful career is meaningless without a strong support system – family. Dan and Gayla Piroutek have two daughters that are incredibly successful in their own pursuits. Courtesy photo

years, Piroutek marketed cattle at salebarns and seedstock sales in six different states. He continues to be involved with the Philip Livestock Auction on a weekly basis.

Piroutek is also a familiar face among the crew at the Tri-State Livestock News (TSLN), where he is an advertising consultant for cattlemen, working the ring and writing sale reports from production sales.

He also maintains his own business, Piroutek Auction Service, with partner Lonnie Arneson. The duo auctioneer real estate, household, antiques, farm and ranch machinery. Learn more about their business at www.piroutekauction.com.

Proud partnerships

Arneson is proud of his partner and reflects on their partnership, their careers and the BHSS award.

“Dan is one of the best guys I have ever worked with,” says Arneson. “His ability to think under pressure is his best attribute. I think Dan is very deserving of this honor. In fact, I can’t think of anyone better. He has given a lot to the community and is definitely an outstanding agribusiness man.

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Dan Piroutek

- Continued from page 33 Bob Anderson is one of those people Piroutek calls a friend. Anderson is a cattle fieldman for salebarns and lives in Sturgis, SD. “Dan is a great friend and colleague,” Anderson says. “He is a go-getter. He is involved in so many things and is incredibly knowledgeable in so many areas. He is very dedicated to his people, his customers and the agriculture industry.

He does his best in all his dealings, and he is a very sincere individual.

He is definitely deserving of this award; I’m proud to know him and have him as a friend.”

Deep agriculture roots

Those who have attended BHSS may also recognize Piroutek. He has auctioneered the commercial heifer sale, helping promote heifers entered in the show and soliciting buyers to attend the sale. He has

also worked as a ringman at BHSS cattle and horse sales. Piroutek is a member of the BHSS Foundation.

Other awards and achievements Piroutek has been recognized for include: Outstanding Service to the FFA; 1997 Outstanding Angus Promoter; and 2006 Haakon County Friend to 4-H. His love of agriculture is evident, and he offered his take on the state of the industry.

“Being involved in agriculture is ever-evolving,” Piroutek says. “It’s obvious that not everybody who has the desire to be in production agriculture (can be), as the opportunity isn’t always there. It’s gotten smaller over the years. There will be a record number of cattle sold in Philip this year, but with far fewer consignors.”

Of course a successful career would mean nothing without a strong support system. Piroutek is a family man, and together with Gayla, raised two daughters who

have been incredibly successful in their own pursuits.

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Lonnie Arneson, Dan Piroutek’s partner in Piroutek Auction Service, says Dan’s ability to think under pressure is one of his best attributes.

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a physical therapist, owning two physical therapy clinics and teaching physical therapy lab classes at Washington University. Tim is a senior business reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper. Second daughter, Amy and husband Joe Hogue, live in Muskegon, MI, with their son, Jacob.

Amy is a family practice medical doctor, and Joe is a

certified public accountant, and is presently attending Cooley Law School. Both daughters attended Notre Dame, and the Piroutek family are huge Irish fans.

“Education is so important, and I always told my girls that school would get them places,” says Piroutek.

“Never stop learning and growing. Always strive to be your best.”

Piroutek’s lifelong career in agriculture, his deep roots in the livestock industry and his love of family, his cattle business and auctioneering make him the ideal recipient for the 2012 BHSS Agri-Business Person of the year award. TSLN congratulates Piroutek on this achievement. F

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Lynn Weish A great cattleman and auctioneer

By Amanda Radke

Seth Weishaar grew up watching his dad auctioneer.

The roll of Lynn Weishaar’s fast-moving tongue as he sells cattle is one to see; his dynamic banter with the crowd, uncompromising commitment to his customers and his love of the livestock industry are the traits that make Weishaar a standout in the field.

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eishaar conducts sales every week at the Philip Livestock Auction Market and Belle Fourche Livestock Auction Exchange, and is wellknown and -loved by all who have befriended him and worked with him in the field.

“My dad works hard; there’s no doubt about it,” says Seth

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Weishaar, who is an auctioneer himself, inspired by his dad’s career and working alongside him at the auction barn. “It’s amazing how he is able to maintain our cattle ranch and have his auctioneering career. He gets up early to feed calves and then heads to a sale. My parents work well together and spend a lot of time outside with the cattle. He has the best of both worlds – a great career auctioneering and raising cattle – and I’m proud of him.”

Of his career, the customer always come first; a quality that endears him to those selling livestock through his barns.

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In addition to auctioneering, Lynn Weishaar and his wife Connie raise commercial cattle outside of Reva, SD. The duo also maintains a team of horses, which they love to use to feed cattle with whenever they have time. Courtesy photo

“He’s really customer-oriented, and he has a way of bringing commercial and purebred cattlemen together,” Seth says.

“He has worked out of salebarns his entire career. At one time, he did 360 sales a year. His work ethic really sets him apart. He understands the values of people and of cattle. One day, he is selling a cull cow, the next he’s at a private-treaty sale selling a bull for $200,000. He has developed a lot of relationships in agriculture.”

Seth credits his career to his early beginnings in the salebarn.

“I grew up around the salebarns, and Dad started me out working the ring,” he recalls. “Watching him auctioneer was a huge influence, and he got me my first job auctioneering. When Dad couldn’t make a sale, he would pass the opportunity on to me. I would go in his place and sell the cattle. That’s how I got started. Really, he has always been an auctioneer at heart. He has really worked hard for the consignors, no matter what

the sale offering is. He is driven to help the cattlemen.”

A cattleman at home

The cattle business is a top priority for Weishaar, but working with friends and family is the best part for him. His 43-year marriage to wife, Connie, has blossomed into a full partnership, where the couple raises commercial cattle outside of Reva, SD. The pair also maintains a team of horses, and they love to feed the cattle with them whenever they have the time.

“We got into the cattle business when we first got married, and he feels very lucky to have been able to follow his dreams and work in the two businesses that are his passion – ranching and the auction business,” Connie says. “While he loves going to sales, he also enjoys getting away from it all and taking care of his cows. Of course, family is a top priority, and he is crazy about our five grandchildren.”

- See Lynn Weishaar on page 38 -

Auctioneer Lynn Weishaar knows the value of hard work, at one time having auctioneered 360 sales a year. Son and auctioneer Seth Weishaar adds, “He understands the values of people and of cattle. One day, he is selling a cull cow, the next he’s at a private-treaty sale selling a bull for $200,000. He has developed a lot of relationships in agriculture.” Courtesy photo

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Lynn Weishaar

- Continued from page 37 Weishaar is a dynamic individual who leaves a mark on those who meet him.

“He is very energetic and full of passion; he likes to get things done,” Connie says of her husband.

“He is very honest and hard working. He puts his customers first. It’s their annual income, so he tries to do the best that he can for them.

He’s been working at salebarns his whole life.”

Four decades of experience

Recognized as the 2004 AgriBusiness Person of the Year at the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS), Weishaar has enjoyed a successful career, having been in the business for more than 40 years. Weishaar attended Western College of Auc-

tioneering in Billings, MT, and later attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, where he participated in college rodeo and judging teams. At the American Royal Horse Judging Contest he delivered the highest scoring set of reasons ever given, a testament to his fast-talking, auctioneering skills. His first job out of college was at Lemmon Livestock, and he leased some ground nearby to raise his cattle.

Another component of his career has been announcing at rodeos for Byrne Rodeo Co. in Montana. For his efforts, he has received the Northwest Ranch Cowboys Association’s Amateur Announcer of the Year award several years in a row. In addition to his Faith, Philip and Belle Fourche weekly sales, Weishaar also sells registered

horses and registered bulls across the U.S. and Canada.

Long-time friend and cattle buyer Bob Mackey of Belle Fourche, SD, offered a testimony on Weishaar and his career.

“I’ve known Lynn for 40 years,” Mackey recalls. “He’s outstanding at everything he does. His business is one of the best. He’s a dear friend with a great sense of humor.

And, he is a fine guy who values family. He knows the business inside and out. We work together, him as an auctioneer and me as a cattle buyer. He knows the value of cattle. He has a prime personality, and people like him so well. There isn’t a finer auctioneer than Lynn, and I have sat in on a lot of sales.

I’m not just saying that either because he is my friend; Lynn is one of the best out there.”

Gary Vance, owner of Faith Livestock, agrees with Mackey and sang Weishaar’s praises.

“I have worked with Lynn since the early 1970s, and he has a tremendous work ethic,” Vance says. “He does his job well; he has worked really hard at auctioneering and ranching. His dedication to his customers is unbelievable.

I’ve always admired him for his commitment to the sale. When he starts the sale, he is 110 percent on board with his customers – that’s

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“We have three young auctioneers here, including his son, Seth, and they all try to pattern themselves after Lynn and be as good as he is,” Vance says. “Of course, they all have their own style, but they do well following his lead. He’s always on the move and always on a mission. He has accomplished a great deal to the beef industry. He is a

master at selling livestock through the auction markets. Truly, a master at the trade.”

Weishaar has certainly made a lasting impact on the livestock industry – both in the auction arena and in the cattle business. His career is an inspiration to many, and his commitment to agriculture is one to be admired. ✦

Looking back over the years, Gary Vance, owner of Faith Livestock, has a hard time picking one favorite memory.

“Lynn had a tremendous amount of respect for my dad, Lawrence, and he still talks about some of the conversations they used to have at the salebarn.

I admire the respect Lynn has for that generation of folks who gave him the opportunity to do what he is doing,” Vance says. Courtesy photo

his major strong point. He has contributed so much to the beef industry and his dedication to the people that he works for is unmatched.”

Looking back over the years, Vance has a hard time picking one favorite memory, but he remembers well when Weishaar first started working at the barn.

“I have so many fond memories of working with Lynn,” he says. “He was young when he first started working here under my dad.

Lynn had a tremendous amount of respect for my dad, Lawrence, and he still talks about some of the conversations they used to have at the salebarn. I admire the respect Lynn has for that generation of folks who gave him the opportunity to do what he is doing.”

Vance says many young auctioneers across the country try to emulate Weishaar and rise to the quality that he exhibits at the salebarn.

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Event Highlight

There is something for everyone at the Black Hills Stock Show Tradeshow.

There are 270 vendors participating in this year’s event, showcasing everything from new boots, jewelry and furniture. Photo by Alaina Mousel

BHSS Tradeshow Vendor variety provides ideal marketplace at BHSS

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hoppers can earn vendor bucks at the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) tradeshow by visiting vendors to obtain a bingo. Vendor bingo, one of the highlights during the tradeshow at the Civic Center, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants in vendor bingo can pickup their bingo cards in room 101 at the Civic Center, which is the BHSS office.

By Gayle Smith “We anticipate having $2,000 in vendor bucks to give away this year,” according to Pam Teller, BHSS tradeshow coordinator. The BHSS and Central States Fair will start the vendor bucks pot with $1,000, Teller says. Vendors can each contribute $20 if they want to participate in the vendor bingo.

If they chose to participate, their business becomes a spot on the bingo card.

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Teller says once participants pick up their bingo card, they have to visit the vendors to get a bingo.

Once their card is filled and they turn it in, it is put into a drawing for vendor bucks.

Teller says the first place winner will receive $300$500, depending upon how many vendors choose to participate. Several places will be paid, and prizes will be awarded to the customers in $5 increments of vendor bucks.

“They will have until the following Thursday to spend them with any participating vendor,” she says.

The tradeshow will officially kick off on Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.

“The tradeshow filled up again this year,” Teller says. “We have 270 vendors participating in this year’s event.”

New to the tradeshow will be jewelry and clothing vendors with handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry made from copper and beadwork, and specialty clothing. A home furnishings company from Texas is bringing handcrafted home furniture from classic west to rustic. A memory foam mattress company will also be making its first appearance this year, Teller says.

A company that sells wine frappe mixes will also be new to the BHSS. “They sell a mix you can add to wine and make a wine slush,” Teller explains. “They also have a chardonnay wine salsa mix that can be added to make your own salsa.

Their products will make

Angus nice gifts, as well as something people will want to take home and use themselves.”

A boot company called Ferrinni will have a large selection of boots in a variety of sizes on hand. Teller says they specialize in hard-to-fit boots.

A Denver company, Rocky Mountain Tanners, will also be making their first appearance this year with a number of tanned hides and clothing manufactured from their hides, including chaps and jackets.

“The company has been around awhile,” Teller explains, “but, they just started participating in tradeshows a few years ago.”

For the men, Teller says a company that makes an automated wire stripper will also be participating.

“They say their product makes wire stripping easy. It should be interesting to see,” she notes.

With a nice offering of everything from livestock equipment and feed to vehicles, clothing, jewelry and housewares, the BHSS Tradeshow offers something for everyone.

“We will have a nice offering both upstairs and downstairs,” Teller says. “We have both large and small, high-end and lower priced items. It will be an incredible shopping experience for the public. I was very excited with the applications to chose from, and the way the show came together this year.” ✦ Editor’s note: See a complete list of vendors at the 2012 BHSS Tradeshow on pages 130-133 of this publicaiton.

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Event Highlight

(Left) Trunk shows provide an opportunity for quilters to show their form of quilting, be it appliqué, shown here, piecing or an art quilt. Photo by Alaina Mousel

TRUNK SHOW SCHEDULE

Trunk shows will be held daily at 1 p.m. in Room 205 in the upper west concourse of the Civic Center. Presenters include: • Friday, Jan. 27 – Badland Quilters, Wall, SD • Saturday, Jan. 28 – Ghost Canyon Quilt Guild, Hermosa, SD • Sunday, Jan. 29 – Hot Springs Minnekahta Quilt Guild • Monday, Jan. 30 – Custer Piece Makers Quilt Guild • Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Black Hills Quilt Guild. ✦

Denim & Diamonds Quilt Show Quilters display their works of art during BHSS

By Gayle Smith

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rt means more than just a drawing or painting. For some, it can be a work of art made with fabric in the form of quilting. This year at the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS), the public will have an opportunity to view many of these works of art that have received recognition from all across the U.S. For the fourth year, the Denim and Diamonds Quilt Show will be held from Friday, Jan. 27 through Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the BHSS. The event will be held in the upper west concourse of the Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Before the end of the five-day quilt show, the public will see a variety of quilts – from traditional to modern-day works of art. Photo

by Alaina Mousel

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(Right) The Denim and Diamonds Quilt show, now in its fourth year, provides an opportunity for women in agriculture and women in the city to get together and share something they enjoy. Photo by Alaina Mousel

The public will have the opportunity to view more than 400 quilts during the fiveday event.

“This event is more than just a quilt show,” says Joan Kettlewell, who coordinates the event. “It is an opportunity for women in agriculture and women in the city to get together and share something they enjoy. They can get together and visit with friends and neighbors they haven’t seen for a year, and best of all – it’s free!”

This year’s event will feature trunk shows from several quilt guilds in the Black Hills area.

“We decided to highlight the quilt guilds this year,” Kettlewell explains. “There are several quilters within the guilds that have earned ribbons and honors for the quilts they have created, with very little recognition. This is their opportunity to shine.

“At first, they were hesitant to participate in this show, but now they are very excited to share their creations.”

During the trunk shows, the public is welcome to ask questions and visit with the various quilters who have made particular quilts.

“It is a great opportunity to get some help if you need it,” Kettlewell explains. “During the trunk shows, each member will show their form of quilting, whether it is appliqué or piecing, or an art quilt. They will also show more of their form. Before the end of the quilt show on Tuesday, the public will see every type of quilt there is at the Black Hills Stock Show,” she adds. ✦

Area quilt guilds will be highlighted during the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show Denim and Diamonds Quilt Show. Several of these quilters have earned honors for quilts they have made. Photo by Alaina Mousel

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Event Highlight

(Left) Lonnie Mahaffy of Newell, SD, in the final round of the Intermediate Sheep Shearing Competition at the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show. Photo by Alaina Mousel

Sheep Shearing Championships Professional shearing winners will compete in World Championship after BHSS

By Gayle Smith

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Tony Troendle of Piedmont, SD won the professional division of the Sheep Shearing Competition at the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show. He had the fastest time, deemed during the preliminary round of competition, by shearing four sheep in six minutes, six seconds. Photo by Alaina Mousel

ince the Sheep Shearing Championships contest was first added to the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) lineup in 2009, the contest has surpassed everyone’s expectations. This year is no exception, as competitors in the professional round will be competing for more than money and prizes – they will have a chance to compete in the World Sheep Shearing Championships in New Zealand.

“Rapid City was selected by the National Sheep Shearers Association to be the Nationals qualifying round for two competitors to advance to the world,” explains Ron Jeffries, general manager of the BHSS. “The U.S. National Championships will be held during the BHSS this year. The top two professional finishers will go on to compete in the world, which will be held in New Zealand. This development should add some competitors to the national competition. I think it is pretty exciting to be able to send two of our top finishers to the World.”

“The contest has definitely grown more than my expectations,” says Curt Olson of Broadus, MT, who organizes the event. “Every year, we receive a lot of positive comments about the event and how entertaining it is. I’m told

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Shearers from the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show Sheep Shearing Competition. Organizers anticipate more than 50 shearers at the 2012 event. Photo

by Alaina Mousel

by many of the shearers that the Black Hills event is the one to compete in.”

Although it is a shearing competition, Olson says he likes to think of the event as a show. “In other countries, they call sheep shearing competitions a shearing show. That is what we want to have here – we want to put on a show for the audience.”

This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring in Rushmore Hall at the Civic Center. The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a sheep shearing demonstration, followed by the sheep shearing contest at Noon. The event is free to the public.

The shearing contest will consist of contestants competing in beginning, intermediate, or professional divisions, depending upon their level of experience. Olson says he will meet with the shearers and judges prior to the start of the contest to determine which category each shearer should compete in.

Professional division sheep shearers from the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show Sheep Shearing Competition. In 2012, the top two competitors from the Professional division will advance to the World Sheep Shearing Championships in New Zealand. Photo by Alaina Mousel

“We would like to keep the shearers consistent. If they can’t shear a sheep within a minute of each other, one of them is in the wrong category,” Olson says.

During the event, each contestant will use electronic shearing equipment to shear eight head in the preliminary round. Judges watch the shearers and score them not only for speed, but also for condition of the fleece, the number of nicks, second cuts in the wool, appearance of the sheep and handling.

“In the back, the judge turns the sheep over and counts every single nick,” Olson says.

The top finishers will move up to compete in the championship round.

Winners of the event will receive prize money and other awards. The top two

finishers in the professional division will earn the honor of representing the U.S. in the World Sheep Shearing Championships.

The goal behind the event is to make it a contest for the shearers, and entertaining and educational for the public, Olson says, “We also want to promote the industry.”

“We have a lot of interest,” Olson noted, adding that preentries aren’t required for the event, but he expects more than 50 shearers to compete.

“We have a lot of support from area ranchers, in addition to the Montana and South Dakota Sheep Growers Association. The event is definitely growing, and getting better and better each year.” ✦

More than just a demonstration of skill, organizers aim to create a shearing show that is entertaining and educational to the public.

Photo by Alaina Mousel

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Event Highlight

North American Sheep Dog Trials

Stockdogs’ skill and mutton busting part of Finals event

By Gayle Smith

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t takes patience, knowledge, skill and a smart dog to successfully move a group of sheep through a predetermined course. Some of the best sheep dog trainers in the region will be in Rapid City to compete with their dogs at the North American Sheep Dog Trials. The show will be held on Monday, Jan. 30 in the Civic Center Arena, with the preliminaries

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Some of the best sheep dog trainers in the region will compete in Rapid City as their dogs demonstrate how to successfully move a group of sheep through a predetermined course in the shortest amount of time. Photo by Alaina Mousel

beginning at 1 p.m., followed by the finals at 7:30 p.m.

According to Dick Bray, a committee member helping to organize the event, at least 55 dogs are expected to compete in this year’s trial. Up for grabs is $5,000 in prize money, which will be split among the winners. The first and second place winners in the first round and in the semi-finals receive prize money. All dogs competing in finals are paid.

Bray says after the dogs compete in a predetermined course in the preliminary round, 16 dogs are selected based on their time to compete in the semi-finals. The 10 dogs with the fastest time in the semi-finals will move up to the final round of competition.

During the event, Bray says they will be making a special acknowledgment to Pete Carmichael who passed away in January 2011. Carmichael was a well-respected and well-known stockdog trainer who competed with his first dog at the BHSS many years ago.

“We just want to acknowledge him for his accomplishments, and all he has done for the sheep dog trials,” Bray says.

The sheep dog trial is a timed event where the handler and their dog direct a group of sheep through a patterned course. The handler can only use whistle or voice commands to control the dog. The idea of the trial is to move the sheep through the course, concluding when the sheep pass through a gate and are herded into a pen. The team that completes the event in the shortest amount of time is the winner.

“It is truly a fascinating event to watch,” says Ron Jeffries, BHSS general manager. “It is amazing how well these dogs understand what their handlers are telling them to do through whistle and voice commands.”

Mutton bustin’ kicks off Trial Finals A Mutton Bustin’ event will kick off the North American Sheep Dog Trial Finals. Children between the ages of five and eight can enter the event if they weigh less than 50 pounds. Age limitations are as of Jan. 1, 2012.

Children need to pre-register for the event by calling the Central States Fair Office. Only 20 children can compete in the event.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners. “The grand champion trophy is as tall as a six-yearold,” Jeffries says. “The winners will receive a buckle, and each of the participants will receive a prize.” ✦

The handler can only use whistle or voice commands to control the dog. The idea of the trial is to move the sheep through the course, concluding when the sheep pass through a gate and are herded into a pen. Photo by Alaina Mousel

The sheep dog trial is a timed event where the handler and their dog direct a group of sheep through a patterned course. Photo by Alaina Mousel

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Event Highlight

“With the position the industry is in right now, and with the popularity of buffalo meat, the market for buffalo is very good,” says Karen Conley, executive director of the Dakota Territory Buffalo Association. Photo by Alaina Mousel

BHSS Buffalo Show & Sale Newly-added Girlz Gone Wild class to evaluate females

By Gayle Smith

N

ew to the lineup at the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) Buffalo Show this year is Girlz Gone Wild. The new class, which is similar to the Young Guns Yearling Bull Challenge class, is an opportunity for exhibitors to obtain performance data on their yearling heifers, according to Karen Conley, executive director of the Dakota Territory Buffalo Association.

All of the yearling heifers in the Girlz Gone Wild class will be judged and placed. Their placings as yearlings will be part of a cumulative score that won’t be determined until the 2013 BHSS, Conley explains. The heifers will then be taken to a host ranch until the next BHSS, where they will be scored on grass gain, pelvic measurement, and ribeye measurement.

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During the 2013 BHSS, the females will be judged as two-yearold bred heifers for conformation, soundness and breedability. Their final cumulative scores will be determined, and the winners will be announced. Conley says the association is very excited to be offering this class, which is the first female performance class offered in the industry.

“It will be a learning curve for us, and we have some concerns to address, but there is lots of interest from buyers and sellers because they will get data back on these animals,” she explains. “Performance is becoming a huge asset to the industry. Our group is hoping to capitalize on that.”

Large turnout expected

Conley says they expect a very good turnout for the Black Hills Buffalo Classic Show and Sale, which will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5. The show will begin at 8 a.m., with the sale following at 10 a.m.

“I have received a verbal commitment from several people, so we are expecting a great turnout for the show and sale,” Conley says.

“With the position the industry is in right now, and with the popularity of buffalo meat, the market for buffalo is very good.

“The prices at last year’s sale were in-line with the prices at other sales around the country. We probably had the second highest sale average in the country last year, so we are hoping for a great sale again this year,” she explains.

Conley says 16 bulls were entered in the Young Guns Yearling Bull Challenge at the 2011 BHSS. “It will be interesting to see the final data and how these bulls place,” she says. To enter this class, the bulls are brought to the BHSS as calves and taken to a ranch in northwestern South Dakota where they are kept together as a group.

There they are weighed and vaccinated and put on a set feed schedule. Bulls are weighed before they are turned out to grass for 120 days.

At the end of that period, they are weighed and put on a 120-day feed test, which will end a week before the 2012 BHSS. The data collected is analyzed, and an average daily gain is determined for the period of time they were on grass and on grain. The top-performing bulls are promoted as breeding bulls during the sale.

Conley says some of the lower-end bulls that didn’t perform as well, but were finished, will be sold for their meat.

In addition to single lots, Conley says they have pen shows, which are gaining in popularity every year. Pen shows are held for bull calves, heifer calves and yearling heifers, with five buffalo per pen.

“The commercial producers particularly like the pen shows because they can come and purchase

This yearling bull, Lot 8248, was consigned by KenMar Buffalo Ranch, New Rockford, ND. The Ranch was named 2011 Producer of the Year by the Dakota Territory Buffalo Association. Photo by Doug Hogan

a pen of five replacement heifers,” she says. “The pen shows are gaining popularity every year.”

Since buffalo are difficult to show, Conley explains they are shown in a pen, not by halter, and no fitting is involved. Two judges evaluate the buffalo by moving them from one pen into another and looking at how they move and their conformation.

Producers interested in learning more about buffalo are welcome to attend the Association’s winter conference, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Ramkota. The conference is a day-long event, concluding with an awards banquet that evening. ✦

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Event Highlight

The Supreme Row Champion Bull and Female consignor will receive $3,000 and the buyer receives $2,000. Photo by Alaina Mousel

tunity for buyers to purchase some high-quality animals,” she says.

Cattle event lineup

Quality cattle expected for 2012 breed shows and sales

By Gayle Smith

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ntries for the cattle halter shows are down this year, but buyers can still expect to see quality animals coming to the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS).

“We expect to see plenty of quality heifers and younger bulls coming to compete in the halter classes this year,” says Kadee Hande, BHSS livestock show coordinator.

“But, there have been fewer entries for older bulls this year.”

About 350 cattle will be shown during the 10 breed shows held throughout the week starting Monday, Jan. 30 and concluding Saturday, Feb. 4.

“The BHSS is an excellent way for ranchers to promote their cattle operations. It is also an excellent oppor-

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Boehringer Ingelheim Commercial Heifer Show Cattle events kick off on Sunday, Jan. 29, with the Boehringer Ingelheim Commercial Heifer Show in the warm-up arena in the James Kjerstad Event Center at the Central States Fairgrounds. The event will start at 10 a.m. with the commercial replacement heifer show.

Ron Jeffries, BHSS general manager, says he thinks there is a lot of interest in this year’s show based on the number of phone calls and inquires he’s received.

During the event, cattle producers bring five head of home-raised, commercial heifers to be shown as a pen. They can be any breed or cross, but have to be born in 2010.

No fitting is involved, and they are shown as a pen.

The heifers will be weighed shortly before the show and divided into light-weight, medium-weight, and heavy-weight classes. Winners will be selected in each weight bracket.

Each pen of heifers will be auctioned to the highest bidder beginning at 1 p.m. A commercial bred heifer pen sale will follow. The bred heifers must have been born in 2009, and be guaranteed with calf.

Black Hills Gold Rush Cattle Genetics Sale The Black Hills Gold Rush Cattle Genetics Sale will be held on Monday, Jan. 30. The event will be held at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn in the Ballroom, with a social beginning at 5 p.m., followed by the sale at 7:30 p.m.

“We have some really nice genetics and prospects coming for the sale,” Hande says. “We will be selling 31 lots including embryo packages and the opportunity for rights to flush. Angus, Red Angus,

About 350 head of cattle are expected to compete in 10 breed shows throughout the week during the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show. Photo by Alaina Mousel

Simmental, Charolais and club calf offerings out of very respectable donor cattle from national champions and full siblings to prestigious herd sires will be represented.

“Buyers have the opportunity to purchase proven genetics out of top donors and sires in the country.

Embryo packages are a great tool to implement high-powered genetics in your herd. With all embryo packages, the buyer is guaranteed one pregnancy. This assures buyers that their investment will be beneficial to their program. All packages consist of three or more embryos,” she added.

“The Right to Flush opportunities have a minimum guarantee of six embryos,” Hande continues.

“This is six useable embryos that have the potential to being offspring on the buyer’s ranch. With the high-powered, usable genetics, both embryo packages and Right to Flush paired with the proven genetics is a sure-fire way to put dollars in your pocket.”

The sale, which made its debut at the 2007 BHSS, has been popular every year. Entries come from several states including South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota.

“In addition, we have had buyers from 22 different states, along with online viewers from 39 states, six Canadian provinces, and Australia,” Hande says.

Catalogs with breed and pedigree information will be available prior to the sale. The catalog can be mailed, but it is also posted online at blackhillsstockshow.com.

Catalogs will also be available the evening of the sale. To request a catalog, contact BHSS office at 605355-3861.

Supreme Row

Hubbard Feeds will once again sponsor the Supreme Row, which will conclude the cattle shows at

the BHSS on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Supreme Row first made its debut at the BHSS in 1986.

“The Grand Champion Bull and Female from the 10 different breeds of cattle will be judged by a panel of three judges Saturday night,” Hande explains.

The cattle will be paraded through the Crystalyx BioBarrel Sale Ring in Rushmore Hall, where three judges will determine which ones will be the overall champions.

Spectators will also have an opportunity to vote on which animal

they think is best for the People’s Choice Award.

Before the rodeo performance that evening, the cattle will be led through the Civic Center Arena where the winners will be announced, and awards will be presented.

“The champion consignor will receive $3,000, and the purchaser will receive $2,000 in both the bull and females,” Hande says. ✦

Breed Show & Sale Schedule

Angus: Monday, Jan. 30 – Show at 9 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

Charolais: Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Show at 9 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

Hereford: Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Show at 10 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

Gelbvieh: Thursday, Feb. 2 – Show at 8 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

Shorthorn: Thursday, Feb. 2 – Show at 9:30 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

Red Angus: Thursday, Feb. 2 – Show at 11 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

Limousin: Friday, Feb. 3 – Show at 8 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

Maine-Anjou: Friday, Feb. 3 – Show at 11 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

Simmental: Saturday, Feb. 4 – Show at 8 a.m., Sale at 1 p.m.

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Supreme Champion Bull (Simmental) consigned

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Champion Angus Female consigned

by Chestnut Angus of Pipestone, MN; purchased by Whitestone-Krebs of Gordon, NE.

Champion Gelbiveh Bull consigned Champion Gelbvieh Female conby Beastrom Ranch of Pierre, SD; pur- signed by Plateau Gelbvieh of Peetz, chased by Ceroll Gelbvieh and The CO; purchased by Rick Soelzer of PiedPayback Group of Ft. Collins, CO. mont, SD.

Champion Charolais Bull consigned by Kim Coudron of Monticello, MN; purchased

by Umbaugh Charolais of Adair, IA.

Champion Hereford Bull consigned by Muller Cattle of Davis, SD; purchased by Dikoff Ranch of Onaka, SD.

Champion Hereford Female consigned

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by Gage and Tagg Weller of Kadoka, SD.

Champion Charolais Female consigned by Thomas Ranch of Harrold, SD; purchased by Oattes Charolais of Cobden, ON, Canada.

Champion Chiangus Bull consigned

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Champion Chiangus Female consigned by AC Cattle Co. of Hoskins, NE; purchased by M&M Shorthorns/Holt Brothers of Aberdeen, SD.

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AMPIONS Supreme Champion Female (Chiangus) consigned by AC Cattle Co. of Hoskins, NE; purchased by M&M Shorthorns/Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, SD.

Champion Red Angus Bull consigned

by Weidenbach Ranch of Highmore, SD; purchased by Mike’s Red Angus of Geddes, SD.

11 Champion Shorthorn Bull consigned

by Campbell/Mills of Gordon, NE; purchased by Jim Buschena.

Champion Shorthorn Female conChampion Red Angus Female consigned by Pieper Red Angus of Hay signed by Mills Cattle Co. of Gordon, Springs, NE; purchased by Roberts Cat- NE; purchased by Eddie Brunk of St. Francis, KS. tle/Lakeview Cattle of Columbus, MT.

Champion Simmental Bull consigned by Champion Simmental Female consigned Champion Maine-Anjou Bull consigned by Bushy Park Farms of Mitchell, SD; purchased by Eichacker Simmentals of Salem, SD; Weber Show Cattle of Highmore, SD; purby Double F Farms of Green Forest, AR. purchased by Gosch Farms of Selby, SD. chased by John Albrecht, De Smet, SD.

Champion Limousin Bull consigned

by Leonard Wulf & Sons of Morris, MN; purchased by Double JJ Ranch of Midenmines, MO.

Champion Limousin Female consigned by Bar JZ Ranches of Holabird, SD; purchased by Wulf Limousin of Morris, MN.

Champion Maine-Anjou Female consigned by RCC/Holt Brothers of Aberdeen, SD; purchased by Par 5 of Lake City, SD.

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By Gayle Smith

Each year, the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) kicks off its cattle events with a Pen of 5 Commercial Heifer Show. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the warm-up arena at the James Kjerstad Event Center at the Central States Fairgrounds. The show, which is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, has $3,000 in added money, which will be awarded to the winners.

“The show allows commercial cattlemen a chance to showcase their genetics,” explains Kadee Hande, livestock coordinator for the BHSS. “There are many good commercial cattlemen in this area. This is an opportunity for the BHSS to showcase the commercial cattlemen, when the rest of the week is focused on showcasing the purebred cattlemen. It shines the light on the commercial side of the industry.”

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(Left) A group of April-born Red Angus/Hereford cross heifers competed in the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show Light Weight division of the Commercial Heifer Show. Photo by Alaina Mousel

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ill Weller of Kadoka, SD, has exhibited in the pen show since it started at the BHSS. “We used to show pens of 10, and sometimes I wish we could go back to that. It would be more of a challenge to find 10 heifers that are all the same and match,” he explains. “We bring heifers to the show to highlight our breeding program and showcase our genetics. We started showing F1 heifers that were Angus crossed with our Hereford cleanup bulls. It is a popular cross. We also have brought some Red Angus and Red Baldies to the show, which is also a popular cross. Our goal has been to bring heifers with some size and capacity, and still have bone and shape but look feminine.”

Cody Edgar of Edgar Brothers in Rockham, SD, has also brought heifers for the commercial show for sev-

cattle - See Real-world cattle on page 70 -

Bill Weller, Weller Ranch of Kadoka, SD. Photo by Alaina Mousel

(Below) A pen of April-born Angus heifers weighing 706 pounds competed in the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show Medium (Below) A pen of April-born Red Angus heifers weighing 765 pounds competed Weight Heifer division of the Commercial in the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show Heavy Weight Heifer division of the CommerHeifer Show. Photo by Alaina Mousel cial Heifer Show. Photo by Alaina Mousel

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Real-world cattle

- Continued from page 69 eral years. Edgar Brothers sell registered Angus cattle by holding a bull sale each spring. They also sell about 400 commercial heifers each year.

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“We have producers from South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, North Dakota and other states in the Midwest who have competed in this event,” she explains. The only requirement is the cattle meet South Dakota State health requirements, and enter by the Jan. 13 deadline.

Edgar says they select the most feminine heifers showing the strongest maternal traits to bring for the show. “The majority of our cattle are pretty uniform, but we still try to select heifers for this show that are our top end.”

Weller says he selects the heifers he plans to enter for the 2012 show early. “We pick heifers from the middle- to upper-cut of our calves,” he explains. “They aren’t the biggest heifers in the herd, but are more of the kind that represent our herd and the times we are in right now. I like to pick them out fairly early. It seems like if I feed them together and keep them together, they start looking more alike,” he says, laughing. “This year, I plan to

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have also indicated they plan to bring some pens, so we should have a pretty good offering this year.

“It makes me proud to be represented by heifers produced from our bulls and our program that will be in the commercial heifer show,” he says.

Weller expects to see a large crowd of commercial producers at this year’s show that come because “what you see is what you get.” “There are a lot of people out there who don’t like show ring cattle,” he says. “They don’t feel like those cattle are the real world. This Commercial Heifer Pen Show is about as real as you can get. There is no fitting or extra grooming involved. It is definitely a commercial producer’s show.”

Weller says he does try and provide as much data about the heifers as he can for potential buyers.

“We provide the sire, and sometimes the mother,” he explains.

“We also pelvic measure the heifers, and try to provide as much information as we know.”

“This show is an opportunity for the commercial producer to compete and show what he can produce,” Edgar explains. “The show isn’t about halter or registered cattle, it is an opportunity for commercial producers to showcase what the genetics they are using are doing for them.” ✦

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Bushy Park Farm Cattle Company

A group of spring calving cows at Bushy Park Farm Cattle Company. Courtesy photo

2011 BHSS Supreme Champion Bull award goes hand-in-hand with customer development

By Gayle Smith

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xhibiting cattle at major shows has proven to be a great way to develop name recognition and new customers, according to the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) Supreme Champion Bull winner.

Cory Thomsen, general manager of Bushy Park Farm Cattle Company in Mitchell, SD, says they try to bring a heifer or bull to the BHSS each year.

“Last year, we actually had the honor of showing the champion Simmental bull. It was an added bonus when he went on to be named the Supreme Champion at the Black Hills Stock Show,” Thomsen says.

More than just a show

For Bushy Park Farm Cattle Company, BHSS represents more than just showing cattle.

“I think it is good for us to get out there and show our cattle because it allows us to compare how our cattle

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stack up to the rest of the industry,” Thomsen explains. “It also gives us an opportunity to show the general public how our program compares to others.”

The cattle operation has garnered more than

their share of cusisville, Kansas City tomers from showing and Fort Worth. “We cattle. “The Black have developed a lot Hills Stock Show of contacts for future has been a very sales just by exhibitgood place for us to ing at these shows,” market our cattle,” Thomsen says. “I look Thomsen says. “The at it as an opportunity sale draws a wide for another customer variety of cattleto see your cattle and men and future cusbuy one from your tomers for us, so it program.”

Bushy Park Farms is located outside of the Mitchell, SD. Courtesy makes sense for us

Exhibiting at to sell there. It also photo shows across the U.S. gives us an opportunity has drawn more customto get our name and cattle out in front of people ers to their sales. “We are four states away from and represent our program.” having customers in all 50 states,” he says. “We also In addition to the BHSS, Bushy Park also exhibits have customers in other countries who have purcattle at other large cattle events like Denver, Louchased our cattle.”

The mother of Premium Blend. Courtesy photo

This female is a lead donor cow in the Bushy Park Farm program and mother of artificial insemination (AI) sire Mercedes Benz. Courtesy photo

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Bushy Park Farm owner Steve Robinson. Courtesy photo

Bushy Park Farm holds a club calf sale each year in September, followed by a production sale featuring heifers in October. They also sell nearly 100 bulls each year through a series of online sales from February through March. “Other seedstock producers may purchase our top end of each breed, but probably 80 percent of our bulls are sold to commercial operations,” he explains.

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“We started out with seedstock purebred Maine-Anjou cattle, but we’ve become more diversified in the last few years,” Thomsen says. “We have branched out into Simmental, Angus and Hereford genetics. It seems like the Maine breed is smaller, and so we have diversified into some larger British breeds. We added an exotic breed, Simmental, to try and reach a wider audience.”

No matter which breed they raise, Thomsen says all the cattle are selected for basically the same characteristics.

“We like deep-sided, moderateframe, easy-fleshing cattle that can convert really well with today’s feed costs,” he explains. “We like to select cattle for phenotype, but we also keep an eye on birthweight. When selecting a herd sire, about 80 percent is on phenotype, soundness, structure and muscularity. We do not select cattle strictly on [expected progeny differences, EPDs], especially based on a specific trait.”

Bushy Park operates an extensive artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer (ET) program, which includes 150 donor type cows. “We harvest about 700 - See Bushy Park Farm on page 78 -

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Premium Blend was the Reserve Grand Champion Bull at the 2008 National Western Stock Show, and was also named Maine-Anjou Show Bull of the Year. Courtesy photo

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- Continued from page 77 embryos each year, and sell about 250 of those through national breed shows and events,” he explains. “We put the balance of them in our own cows. We calve about 300 embryo cows each year.”

The ranch has both spring and fall herds, calving January through March, and September through October. Thomsen says the bulls produced are weaned the first part of October, placed on grass and supplemented with some creep feed until the first of December.

“At that point, we start them on a bunk ration of hay, corn gluten, cracked corn and a balancer pellet.

They are fed that ration through delivery,” he says.

Bulls produced from the fall herd are sold at 18 months of age, while spring bulls are sold as yearlings. Thomsen says before bulls are sold, they are evaluated for thickness and quality.

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“We like to see some performance and depth of body in the bulls,” he says. “Those that don’t make the cut are steered and sold in December or January.”

As the operation continues to grow and diversify, Thomsen says they are constantly looking to produce better cattle.

“We are always striving to find new and better genetics than what we currently have no matter what breed of cattle we are dealing with,” Thomsen says. “We hope we raise those genetics, but if we don’t we aren’t afraid to go and buy those genetics and put them into our program. We feel it gives our program an advantage because the genetics we are using in all of our breeds are very cutting edge, and I think they are as good as any anyone is using in the business.” ✦ Editor’s note: For more information about Bushy Park Farm Cattle Company, visit bpfcc.com. Thomsen can be reached at 888-502-7322.

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AC Cattle Company ‘Total package’ cattle operation wins Supreme Champion Female honors at 2011 BHSS

By Gayle Smith Sometimes, it pays to do your homework – which is exactly what Cam and Allen Stateler of AC Cattle Company did when they sought out another show to market their top-quality cattle.

“We were already exhibiting at the Iowa Beef Expo, the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic, and the Denver Stock Show,” Allen explains. “We were looking for another place to show and sell some of our cattle, and had heard good things about the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS). After visiting the show, we thought it looked like a good place to try.”

The second year the couple exhibited cattle at the BHSS, their decision paid off.

“Last year was only the second time we had participated in the BHSS, and we were honored with showing the Supreme Row Champion female,” Allen says. The heifer first was named Grand Champion Chiangus Female during the breed show.

- See AC Cattle Company on page 82 -

AC Cattle Company is a joint partnership between Cam and Allen Stateler, and her parents Richard and Connie Behmer. Back row, from left: Connie Behmer, Rich Behmer and Allen Stateler. Front row, from left: Jami Behmer, Jeht Stateler, Kason Stateler and Cam Stateler. Courtesy photo

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AC Cattle Company of Hoskins, NE, exhibited the Supreme Champion Female at the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show.

The honor came just their second time attending the event. Courtesy photo

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Style and performance

AC Cattle Company is a joint partnership between Cam and

Allen Stateler, and her parents Richard and Connie Behmer. The company, located in Hoskins, NE, is focused on producing the total package.

“Our tagline for AC Cattle Company is ‘The style you want. The performance you need,’” Allen says.

“What we are trying to do is marry the two worlds of the show ring and commercial cattle business to produce commercial cattle that can still compete in the show ring, but have the performance to do well in the commercial business.”

Over half of the bulls produced at AC Cattle Company are sold to commercial operations. “We have sold bulls all over the United States from Utah to as far east as North Carolina,” he explains. “The majority of our bulls are marketed through shows and sales. It has worked out pretty well for us.

“Looking at the bull mass you would need to hold your own sale, we don’t know if we ever want to become that big,” he says. “We typically market 15-20 bulls each year, with the majority being sold at the National Western Stock Show, Black Hills Stock Show, Iowa Beef Expo and the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. We also sell some bulls private treaty here at the home place.”

Donor female program

AC Cattle Company also sells some show heifers along with a few replacement heifers each year. “We run about 100 head of registered cows,” Allen says. “Mostly, they are Chi-Maine, Chi-Angus, Simmental cross, Angus and Charolais.

“We were building our herd until corn went to $7, and grass started becoming harder to come by,” he explains. “We have since switched gears and tried to maintain our calf numbers, but our core herd is headed toward becoming more of a donor herd.”

The family started an extensive embryo transfer program eight years ago by implanting embryos into other cooperator’s cows. Cam is the primary caretaker of the cattle, and leads the venture.

“Currently, we utilize all our own embryos,” he explains. “We haven’t marketed any embryos yet. This year, we will offer a flush

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Jeht Stateler leads one of AC’s entries around Cam Stateler talks with the judge about her Maine-Anjou entry during the showring. Courtesy photo the North American International Livestock Exposition. Courtesy photo

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“Although we currently utilize all our own embryos in-house, we hope to start selling some embryos in the future as we build up our inventory,” he notes.

The cows in the operation calve in the spring from February to March.

Most of the bulls they produce are marketed as yearlings. Allen, who works as a nutritionist for Hubbard Feeds, says the bulls are developed on a moderate energy ration that allows them to reach their lean gain potential, without becoming overly conditioned.

“They are also developed so there are no negative affects on their longevity or how they do their job,” he adds.

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The family focuses on selecting cattle with reproductive efficiency, but also ones that are structurally sound, and have some performance traits.

“I think it is our ability to strike a balance between performance and style that sets our operation apart from others,” Allen says. “The goal has been to find a way to promote

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Showing cattle at high-profile events like the BHSS and Denver have helped the business gain much needed exposure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of our bulls go on to become not just herd sires, but semen sires, also,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really need that exposure, and the ability to get our names out there, and that is what showing has done for us.â&#x20AC;?

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Raina Perli prepares her goat for showmanship at the county fair. She has taken a goat project for six years. Courtesy photo

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Raina Perli showing her registered Angus calf, Dandy, at the Custer County Fair. Courtesy photo

Cattlemen’s Family Legacy Scholarship Program Raina Perli wins 2011 heifer scholarship

By Gayle Smith

W

hen Raina Perli entered the Cattlemen’s Family Legacy heifer scholarship program this year, she didn’t expect to win.

“I just wanted to try, so I could find out what it was all about,” the 13-year-old Rapid City youth says. When her name was announced as the winner during the 2011 Western Junior Livestock banquet, she was surprised and very excited.

“After seeing how the program worked last year, I wanted to try because I thought it was neat how someone would donate a heifer because they thought a youth would be good with it, and use it to help build their herd. I have wanted to expand my breeding herd, and get to know more about the different breeds,” she explains. “Winning this heifer will allow me to show more, and see how I can do.”

Raina Perli poses with her Jersey, Sandy. Courtesy photo

Perli is growing up on an Angus operation run by her parents, Keith and Jacque Perli.

“I have been involved with cattle for as long as I can remember because that is what my parents do. We don’t raise show cattle, so for me this is an opportunity to see the show side of the business,” she explains.

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Perli has shown one market steer, but mainly sticks with breeding cattle at the Custer County Fair and the Western Junior Livestock Show. Her small herd currently centers around some Angus and Charolais cows, and a Jersey that is used as a nanny cow.

The gift of a heifer

As a Cattlemen’s Family Legacy Scholarship recipient, Perli will receive a Gelbvieh Balancer heifer from CJ&L Cattle Company in Hermosa, SD, after the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS).

“We decided to donate a heifer for the Cattlemen’s Family Legacy

Scholarship program because we grew up with the Western Junior and Black Hills Stock Show,” according to Julie Maude of CJ&L. “We have always been involved with those shows in some way, and we thought it was a good opportu-

Raina Perli competes with her horse, Chip, in the western pleasure class at the Custer County Fair. Courtesy photo

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(Left) Raina Perli showed her Jersey milk cow, Sandy, at the 2010 Western Junior Show.

Raina raised Sandy from a one-month old calf. She was Grand Champion and placed first in Showmanship.

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(Right) Raina Perli competing in the swine showmanship at the Custer County Fair.

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nity for us to give back to the programs that were there for us.”

Maude was excited to have Perli come to their operation to help pick out her heifer.

“When I helped her pick out the heifer, I asked her what she expected from the heifer, and if she was interested in a commercial or registered one,” Maude explains.

“We looked through all the heifers, and I tried to point out why I would pick one heifer over another based on whether the heifer would become a show heifer or a mama cow.

“I am excited to see what she learns from the project,” Maude continues. “I hope she is willing to branch out and see what other breeds can produce. It will be fun to watch both her and the heifer grow through this program.”

Investing in the future

According to Ron Jeffries, general manager of the BHSS, the Cattlemen’s Family Legacy heifer scholarship program was started at the Western Junior Livestock Show in 2010.

“We started the program as a way for the Black Hills Stock Show to give back to the Western Junior by creating our future generation of beef producers,” he explains.

“This year’s donated heifer will be on display during the BHSS, and - See Cattlemen’s Family on page 92 -

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Jeffries says since the program started, there have been many cattle producers who have expressed interest in donating a heifer in the future.

“I think there is a lot of generosity amongst beef producers to get youth started in beef production,” he says.

Youth can apply for the scholarship during the Western Junior Livestock Show. Applications are available at the Central States Fair office. Applicants must be between 8- and 18-years-old, and be Western Junior eligible. They must fill out the application and write an essay about why they believe they should win the heifer, and their plans for her if they win. They also need a recommendation letter from someone outside their family, and be able to show they have facilities to keep the heifer.

The applications are reviewed during the Western Junior, and applicants are interviewed. The winners are announced during the Western Junior banquet. ✦

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BHSS Event Highlight Equine event lineup Two new events added to horse lineup during BHSS

Most horse events at the Black Hills Stock Show do not require pre-entry. Entries for 2012 are expected to be competitive with 2011 numbers. Photo by Alaina Mousel

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By Gayle Smith

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he Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) will debut two new events in the horse lineup in 2012. On Sunday, Jan. 22, a calf roping futurity will be held in the Kjerstad Event Center at the Central States Fairgrounds. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m.

According to Jill Swanhorst, horse show event coordinator, contestants who wish to compete in the futurity need to sign up by Jan. 20. To sign up, call the BHSS office at 605-355-3861.

The payout will depend upon how many contestants enter, but Swanhorst says there will be some added money.

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Following the calf roping futurity, there will be an AQHA Special Event Roping at 4:30 p.m. Swanhorst says contestants who wish to compete in the roping can sign up the day of the event. The AQHA roping will feature heading, heeling, calf roping and breakaway.

Contestants of any age are welcome to enter, and will be split into youth, amateur and open classes.

Swanhorst says she has received a lot of interest in the horse events for the 2012 BHSS, and expects entries to be competitive with 2011 numbers. Most of the horse events

don’t require pre-entry, and contestants can enter before the show.

For more information and entry forms for any of the horse events, visit the BHSS Web site at centralstatesfair.com.

Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show The Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show will once again be held as two split combined shows beginning on Monday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 24 and Wednesday, Jan. 25 through Thursday, Jan. 26 beginning at 8 a.m. each day.

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big as last year,” Swanhorst says of the popular show. “The contestants who compete here really enjoy it, so they really promote it.”

Although contestants can enter the day of the event, they need to call Swanhorst in advance if they plan to compete in any classes that require cattle. Entry fees vary by class. “We are offering reining, working cow horse, halter, cutting and roping classes,” Swanhorst explains. “There will be a total of 55 classes.”

In addition to being a split show, the shows will be triple judged again this year.

“Contestants will show under a total of six judges, if they compete in both shows,” she says.

Winter Spectacular NRCHA Show The Winter Spectacular NRCHA Show is returning for a second year to the horse event lineup at the BHSS. This event will run concurrently with the AQHA Working Cow Horse classes on Monday, Jan. 23, and Wednesday, Jan. 25. It will begin at 11 a.m. both days.

“The event is basically a national reined cow horse show,” Swanhorst explains. “There will be five classes, and 100 percent payback on entry fees. You have to be a NRCHA member to enter. There will be open and non-pro classes.”

Team Roping Futurity

A Team Roping Futurity will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at

BHSS Open Team Roping

A BHSS Open Team Roping event will be held Friday, Feb. 3. Registration will be held from 7-8:30 a.m.,

Two new events highlight the equine lineup for the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show – a calf roping and AQHA Special Event Roping. Photo by Alaina Mousel

6:30 p.m., at the conclusion of the Winter Classic AQHA Horse Show. Anyone can enter, but the horse must be under six years old to compete. The entry fee is $200 per entry, and contestants are responsible for finding their own header or heeler. The number of entries will determine the payback.

Intervet Ranch Horse Competition The Intervet Ranch Horse Competition will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, and Monday, Jan. 30 beginning at 8 a.m.

“This event is one of the most popular horse events at the BHSS,” Swanhorst explains. “I am expecting close to 200 entries again this year.”

Seven classes will be offered, and entry fees are: $110 for open; $75 for the Rancher and Novice classes; and $50 for Youth.

“Contestants can compete with any breed of horse, and the horse can be registered or grade,” Swanhorst says. Contestants will have a time limit in which to complete a certain number of maneuvers.

Open 4D Barrel Race The Open 4D Barrel Race will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 with exhibitions starting at 10 a.m. The jackpot will start at 1 p.m. Entry fees are $45 for the 4D jackpot, and $5 for exhibitions. There will be $500 added money, and the

with the roping to start at 9 a.m.

Entry fees are cash only, and are $125 per roper for the open division, $75 per roper for the 13, $50 per roper for the 9. There will be $1,000 added money in the open and 9 and $500 in the 13. Ropers need to bring a partner and sign up as a team. ✦

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Ready to ride Justin and Kelcie Lawrence prepare horses for BHSS competition

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or Justin and Kelcie Lawrence, the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) is an opportunity to qualify several horses for the AQHA World Show without having to travel far. The couple, who make their home in Alzada, MT, train horses for several clients and a few of

their own. Justin mostly competes in working cowhorse events like snaffle bit, reined cowhorse, reining, working ranch horse, and cutting events. Kelcie also enjoys competing in the working cowhorse competitions. The couple has brought horses to compete at the BHSS for a number of years.

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- Continued from page 99 Traveling to Rapid City from their Montana home is much closer than traveling to another worldqualifying show in Texas, Kelcie says of why the couple competes at the BHSS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since Justin trains horses for the public and many of our clients want their horses to qualify for the World, it is much easier for us to travel to the BHSS and qualify a lot of our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horses for the World, than travel 1,400 miles to Texas and only be able to take a few,â&#x20AC;? Kelcie says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Justin primarily competes in the AQHA shows, reined cowhorse, reining and cutting events at the BHSS. In 2003, he won the ranch horse competition. It is very competitive at the Stock Show, but he has done quite well in all the events.â&#x20AC;?

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Justin has been interested in training horses since he was a child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started riding outside colts and trained my first horse by the time I was 12,â&#x20AC;? he explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always felt like there was so much pride involved in riding a good horse. I still feel that way, which is why I still train horses.

(Left) Lawrence rides four-yearold Bettin Yer Smart, owned by Deb Brown and Larry Licking, at the 2011 Reno, NV competition. Courtesy photo

“I am pretty much self-taught. I have participated in some clinics, and then I start competing to gain more experience. I have been training horses for over 20 years now, and I feel like I am getting a lot closer to where I want to be,” he continues.

Since Justin’s family owns a ranch, finding cows that need to be worked is not a problem.

“We run a small bunch of mother cows so the horses I train are used to working outside. My favorite events to compete in are the snaffle bit futurity or the reined cowhorse because the horse has to be so versatile,” Justin says. “They basically have to be tri-athletes. It makes them a great using horse that is capable of doing anything and everything on the ranch.”

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- Continued from page 101 it allows me to stay closer to home and help out on the ranch. I can just compete in nearby events.”

Although Justin has accomplished a lot over the last 20 years, one prize still eludes him.

“I’ve made the Finals in Reno in the snaffle bit competition seven times,” he explains. “Three hundred of the best competitive threeyear-olds compete in that futurity.

(Right) Justin Lawrence rides threeyear-old Mo Mister Blue, owned by Bill and Janie Jill Tointon, in the 2011 Intermediate Open Finals held in Reno, NV. Courtesy photo

I’ve also competed in the cutting horse futurity in Forth Worth and placed in the second round. What I would really like to do someday is be able to ride a horse good enough to win one of those futurities.” ✦ Editor’s note: Contact Justin Lawrence at 406-828-4044.

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Dry Well Ranch Dean Johnson focuses on horse and youth rider relationships

Since the age of 12, Dean Johnson has developed his horse riding and training skills, developing a performance horse business in Vale, SD. Courtesy photo

By Loretta Sorenson

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t’s no secret that Winston Churchill’s comment, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man,” has been proven to be true over and over. Dean Johnson at Dry Well Ranch in Vale, SD, learned firsthand what a horse could do for a youngster when he finally talked his father into buying that first horse for him.

“My father was a mechanic,” Johnson says. “I begged and pleaded for that first horse. I’ve always viewed working with horses as an art. I enjoy the art of communicating with horses because it’s all done through intuition. You can’t ask what ails them because they can’t tell you. You have to feel what’s happening with them.”

Johnson, who didn’t grow up on a ranch, has used his love for horses as a foundation to build the equine training business he and his wife Becky operate on their west-central South Dakota ranch. In addition to training performance horses, the Johnsons also breed horses, provide embryo transplant services and operate a cow-calf herd.

Seeking a youthful match

At the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS), Johnson will be on the lookout for horses with the characteristics necessary to make a suitable youth performance horse.

“I’ll be on the lookout for horses that suit the temperament of the youth I’m working with at the time,” Johnson says. “You can’t put an aggressive young person and an aggressive horse together. That could be an explosive situation. When a rider gets aggressive with an aggressive horse, you’ll end up with a very upset horse. That’s the kind of situation where things go in a negative direction.”

Because the youth Johnson mentors are interested in performance horses, selected animals have to have a good athletic build and mind set. Their abilities will differ significantly from horses suited to equitation activities.

“Performance horses tend to be smaller, depending on what the young person’s performance interests are,” Johnson says. “The performance horses I work with are involved in a lot of reining activities. Size

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doesn’t play a big role in their ability to perform. Conformation and athletic potential are more important than size.”

A network of scouts

The BHSS isn’t the only place Johnson seeks out horses he needs. Over the years, he’s learned that developing a network of people involved with horses aids in identifying which animal is best suited for his current need.

“You also need to know you can trust the people you’re dealing with,” he says. “If they tell you a horse is safe, you have to be able to trust what they’re telling you. That’s something that just takes time and comes from experience. There are a lot of horses out there that meet the needs of youth who want to be involved in performance activities. You just have to know where to look for them.”

It can take as long as six months for Johnson to locate just the right horse. Part of that time is spent getting to know the youth who will work with the animal.

At every Black Hills Stock Show, Dean Johnson keeps an eye out for horses that will fit the needs of youth who desire to compete in performance horse activities. Courtesy photo

“Horses are easy to read. Reading people takes more time,” he says. “There have been times when I’ve reviewed up to 100 horses before I find the one that best fits the needs of a youth. I don’t necessarily drive to the ranch and look at them. I review their pedigree and performance record, learn who’s riding them. That’s another major factor to consider. If someone’s riding style is completely different than mine, that won’t work. I won’t get along with that horse.

Usually I know that the sources I’m working with do have riding styles that are similar to mine.”

Building a relationship

Once the horse has been selected, Johnson begins helping youth learn to communicate with the animal.

While riding and working with the horse is at the core of the training sessions, he also requires that the youngster learn to work in the stable and take care of the horse.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed to just show up, ride and leave,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a certain amount of responsibility that goes with owning an animal. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for them to develop the work ethic that goes along with caring for animals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extremely important that they learn how to care for the horse.â&#x20AC;?

While Johnson obtains a significant portion of income from training performance horses, his focus is on making sure he accurately matches riders and horses and sees the success of both rider and horse as the ultimate goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want people who make a $20,000 or $30,000 investment to be confident that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made a wise choice for them,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m completely up front with buyers.

When I establish a relationship with someone who needs a performance horse, I see that as a longterm relationship. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to me that people are satisfied with their end result and become ongoing customers.â&#x20AC;?

Part of Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s satisfaction in matching riders and horses stems from his own love of performance activities. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been involved with the BHSS for many years and says he never tires of the atmosphere and the people he meets and interacts with at the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Attending the show keeps me in the industry,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of horses that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet the requirements of the riders I work with. Not every horse is meant to work as a top show horse. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a need for horses to help little kids get started. Those types of animals donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to have the physical ability to meet the demands of open level competition. Youth who move on from that point and outgrow that type of horse are the ones that I love to work with. There are many benefits for kids who ride. When they start at the age of 12, their hand/ eye coordination wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be nearly as good as it is at 18. I enjoy watching the youth succeed with their horse.

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An eye for horses

Diana Allison enjoys capturing the personality and beauty of horses and their owners when she creates a portrait. Courtesy photo

By Loretta Sorenson

A love of horses and a keen eye have led Larry Larson of Rapid City’s Larry Larson Photography and Diana Allison of Leaving Tracks Photography and Design in Buffalo, SD, to develop their equine photography business. Each saw a need to offer a quality product.

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had shown horses for about 25 years, first on my own and then for public in halter and Western pleasure through the ’80s and into the early ’90s. In 1991 I was showing a mare I raised, Inspired by Money by a son of Impres-

sive named Inspirative, in AQHA competition and was on the verge of ‘burn out,’” Larson says.

“There happened to be a photographer at the last show of the year in which I won the Junior Western Pleasure. I bought a copy of the photo he took.”

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Diana Allison of Leaving Tracks Photography and Design in Buffalo, SD. Courtesy photo

Equine photographers share their tricks of the trade Larson says throughout his years of showing horses, there were rarely horse photographers at the shows and he was very happy to have a picture of his mare. However, soon after the show, he noticed the photo was blurry, taken at a bad angle and was really far away.

“That guy was put there for a reason. He determined my destiny and neither of us had a clue at the time,” Larson says. “I wanted to remain in the horse industry without actually being in the show ring, so I decided to offer horsemen quality photographs of them and their horses as well as promoting breeding operations. I had never taken photos before, so I dove in with both feet.”

Larson does not have a formal degree in photography. He attended South Dakota State University for one year, majoring in animal science. That summer, in

his hometown of Mobridge, SD, he was hired to work for local veterinarians. During the 11 years he worked there he became clinic manager. He never did return to college. He was trained on the job at his current employer, Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, where he started working in 1984.

Over the years he has attended three photography clinics which specialize in horses, but considers his time with Don Shugart, a photographer out of Grapevine, TX, his inspiration to master equine photography.

“I had always admired the work of Don Shugart and he offered clinics every year. The year I contacted him, he told me he decided to stop offering them as it was time for him to retire from that part of the business. I called him back in April of 1992 and wondered if he had relented. He said he had so many inquiries he decided to do one more, but it was already filled. He offered me the chance to come anyway and I spent a week in June with him and other students around the Aubrey/ Pilot Point, TX area. I feel my time with Don Shugart was all I needed to know in determining what direction I wanted to go as an equine photographer. He is a master, still doing what he loves and has a phenomenal eye for capturing horses doing what they do best,” Larson says.

Allison has been around horses her entire life and admires their strength, beauty, and intelligence.

She has a BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design (1996).

“Just experiencing and interacting with these animals, capturing their magnificence and - See An eye for horses on page 110 -

Diana Allison uses a digital process to enhance some of her photos and create works of art. Courtesy photo

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- Continued from page 109 personalities, motivates me, as well as getting to meet new people,” Allison says. “Also, being an artist, I enjoy the post production as I’ve been able to create some inspiring digital artwork from my images.”

Tips and tricks

While both photographers agree they have had some shoots that stand out in their minds, they state each shoot has it’s own memorable moments.

“I can’t say there has been one situation that was more interesting than the other,” Larson says. “Each

new project is as important as the last. After all these years, I still get butterflies in my stomach when I’m about to shoot. I just want to do the best I can for that customer, they are all very important to me.”

“Every shoot is an adventure, you never know what is going to happen,” states Allison. “Each horse is different. I must say my most favorite shoots are when the horse is at liberty. They get a chance to express themselves.”

Larson promotes using a professional photographer to help develop promotional material. Allison offers some tips for those who decide to tackle equine photography themselves.

“Make sure your horse is properly groomed and have nice tack and halter,” she says. “It’s best to have two additional people to help with your shoot, one to hold the horse and one to gain the horse’s attention. You also need to have lots of patience and remember your anxieties can affect the horse’s behavior.”

Both Larson and Allison advise making bookings for their services as early as possible. Allison asks for a minimum of two weeks and is available for both weekend bookings as well as those during weekdays. Larson does his work during spring and summer months and relies on the weather for his shoots.

“I am a ‘fair weather’ photographer and a lot of my shoots are rearranged according to the weather.

If The Weather Channel says it won’t be sunny, there is a good chance I won’t be there,” he says. “The wind is something you can deal with; the difference between a sun-filled day and an overcast day can be dramatic. The sun is the main light source, so it needs to be utilized.”

Larson’s business focuses on promotional images of horses for cus-

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(Left) Larry Larson became an equine photographer when he recognized the need for quality photos of his own horses. He now offers photographic services and clinics on a regular basis.

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tomers. He’s also done a majority of arena work, but prefers outdoor events utilizing the natural lighting. Allison focuses on conformational shots, under saddle, liberty, portraits with owners and artistic impressions and also does the occasional horse show.

“Conformational shots are very important for those advertising a stallion or selling their horse. It is also critical to shoot from correct angles and avoid distortion on the horse. When advertising your horse, the picture is the first impression to any prospective buyer,” Allison says.

Larson holds an annual equine photo clinic each year where students can learn positioning, lighting and other essential skills they need to work on their own. Larson says his clinic fills up fast, but having people together from different areas of the U.S. and Canada with the same interest is very exciting.

“My clinics are held at Lew and Kerry Papendick’s Highview Ranch, south of Rapid City off Highway 16, which is a phenomenal facility to work from,” Larson says.

Understanding angles, lighting and timing are all qualities equine photographers need to have in order to have a successful business.

Larson states you need to know how to mask the poor qualities and accentuate the good qualities. Allison adds that in this digital age, people think they can create their own quality images.

“What they don’t understand is the professional photographer’s eye can capture the image better, consisting of the angle, moment and composition as well as post production on the computer. In other words – an experienced eye and knowledge of equipment makes all the difference in getting quality photos.” ✦ Editor’s note: For more information visit www.larrylarsonphoto graphy.com or call 605-393-0900.

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BHSS Event Highlight

First Interstate Bank Horse Sale Some of the best horses in the region offered at BHSS horse sale

By Gayle Smith

S

ome of the best horses in the region will be offered at auction during the First Interstate Bank Horse Sale during the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) to be held Jan. 27-28. The event will be held at the Kjerstad Event Center at the Central States Fairgrounds.

According to Jill Swanhorst, horse event coordinator for the

BHSS, 200 applications were received this year, and 160 horses were accepted for the 2012 sale.

“We have a selection committee that reviews all the applications, and selects which horses will be accepted for the sale,” she explains. “We will have grade and registered horses in the sale, and all breeds will be represented.

Buyers can expect to see more riding horses in this year’s sale. There is everything from finished show

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Auctioneer Lynn Weishaar, center, and announcer John E. Johnson, right, and sale clerk Sonja Coolahan shared the auction block at the 2011 First Interstate Bank Horse Sale. Photo by Larry Larson

horses, finished roping horses, a nice set of ranch geldings, some competitive rodeo horses, finished reiners and nice barrel horses. We also have some babies and yearlings in the sale.”

Prior to purchasing a horse during the sale, buyers have an opportunity to preview the horses. A jackpot team roping will be held for the sale horses only on Friday, Jan. 27 beginning at 7 a.m. Swanhorst encourages sellers to take advantage of the preview opportunities to show the public what their horses can do.

“After we finish the jackpot, we will have a small competition for the 12 horses that were picked as the Select Ranch Geldings, based on the decisions of the sale selection committee,” Swanhorst explains.

“Owners of these geldings were asked on the sale application if they wanted to be considered for the Select Ranch Gelding Sale,” she continues. “This is the second year we have held the competition. The owners will not know what events they have to compete in with their horse until that morning. The purpose of the competition is to show that these are all-around, well-broke horses.”

This competition will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m.

The winner of the competition will receive a buckle, and the honor of selling first in the sale. The reserve champion will sell second, and the remaining horses by lot number.

“The first 12 lots to sell will be the select ranch geldings,” she says. The sale begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, and at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

(Above) The 2011 Ranch Horse Select Championship was claimed by BARCEE JACK, a 2003 Bay Gelding sired by the Kenzy Ranch stallion Annies Little Pepper, owned by Lee and Roxie VanderVorste from Rapid City, SD and shown by Roxi. They are shown here with breeder Frank Kenzy, left, Iona, SD and Lee VanderVorste, holding the buckle sponsored by Lynn and Connie Weishaar, Reva, SD.

Reserve Champion was FREDDY MOON HANCOCK, a 2002 Bay Roan Gelding sired by a grandson of Blue Valentine. He was ridden by owner/consignor Pete Reinert from Howes, SD shown here with Lori Reinert, Jacey and Tara accepting the Reserve Championship breast collar donated by John E. Johnson from Piedmont, SD. Photo by Larry Larson

Stallion Row preview

Prior to the sale on both days, the stallions on the BHSS Stallion Row will be previewed, Swanhorst notes.

“We have 15 Quarter Horse stallions on Stallion Row this year,” she says.

Horses are from South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska.

“I am excited to say we have several new entries this year. I think Stallion Row is a great way to let people know we have some stallion power up here. It is just good promotion for the stallions, and a way to show them to the public.

Many people may see a stallion in a catalog or print advertisement, but up close and personal is always better,” she says.

“It also gives the stallion owners a way to promote their program and show what they have to offer.” F (Right) Setting a new sale record for the 2011 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Horse Sale was LENAS IN THE BUD, a 2008 black stallion consigned by Stanley Tippman and Frank Kenzy (rider) from Iona, SD. Photo by Larry Larson

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then load his horse back into a second trailer. The second, third, and fourth riders will perform the same task.

Once every rider has loaded their horse into the trailer, they will climb into the pickup and flash their headlights to signal time.

In the rope, mug and tie event, the team has to sort off their numbered steer, rope it, bulldog it, and tie three legs on it. The steer must stay tied for six seconds. There is a two-minute time limit on this event.

During the cow milking contest, each team is required to team rope a Corriente cow and milk it. The cow has to be standing while she is being milked. The milker then has to remove the heel rope, and take it and the bottle of milk to show the judge.

The final event is the Crown Royal Ranch Bronc ride, where horses are saddled and flanked in a chute. The saddle is a stock saddle, rather than a bronc saddle. Once out of the chute, the rider is required to ride the bronc

for six seconds. A team member mounted on a horse will catch the bucking horse as quickly as possible, and the other team members must snub up the horse and help the rider unsaddle it in the arena.

The event draws a full house year after year, and this year’s event is expected to be no exception, Jeffries says. “It is a fun event featuring some of the best ranch hands in the region.

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BHSS Event Highlight Professional Saddle Bronc Match Championship returns to 2012 BHSS

By Gayle Smith

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ome of the best saddle bronc riders in the world are expected to be at the Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS) on Wednesday, Feb. 1, for the Professional Saddle Bronc Match. The event will be held in the Kjerstad Event Center at the Central States Fairgrounds.

The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a social, followed by a calcutta at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and bid on their favorite cowboy. The match will begin at 7:30 p.m. Following the event, a dance will be held featuring Dustin Evans and The Good Times Band. Tickets are $15.

The saddle bronc match is invitation-only with the top 30 saddle bronc riding contestants being invited to compete. Top finishers from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) will be the first to be invited, with remaining spots filled with top finishers in the Badlands Circuit and past WNFR winners.

According to Ron Jeffries, general manager for the BHSS, four top stock contractors have also been invited to the match. J Bar J, Powder River, Burch Rodeo and Korkow Rodeo are expected to bring their top saddle broncs.

“The horses will also be judged during the match,” Jeffries says. “The top average on 10 head of horses will receive a stock contractor incentive of $2,000. We hope that prize money will encourage them to bring some of their top stock.”

Spectators can expect to see 30 bronc riders attempt to ride their broncs in the first go round. The top 12 will advance to the short go.

“There are no carryover scores, so there are no averages,” Jeffries says. “There will just be a long go and a short go. The final payout will be $10,000 cash added money. It will take two to win. With that many WNFR stock contractors, we should have some really good horse power.” F

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2012 Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo stock contractors Sutton Rodeos Inc.

Jim Sutton of Onida, SD Bucking Stock of the Year: Saddle Bronc Deep Water (1979); Bareback Tombstone (1985) Background: Jim’s father, James H. Sutton – a Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame member – produced his first rodeo on the home ranch in 1926. Sutton Rodeos was formed in the late 1960s and with 80 years of rodeo experience. The Sutton tradition continues, raising 90 percent of their horse breeding stock.

Jim started the Wrangler Bullfights in 1981 in Rapid City, SD and produced NFR openings in 1995 and 1996. Steve, Jim’s son, is co-owner and NFR pickup man in three decades (1978, 1981, 1986, 1993, 1995). Jim’s wife, Julie, is in charge of publicity and advance promotion. Steve’s wife, Kim, handles timing, publicity and marketing. Their daughter, Amy, started timing PRCA rodeos in 2006 and assists with marketing. Her husband Steven is a PRCA flank man and assists with livestock and rodeo production.

Their son, Brent, started his PRCA career as a pickup man in 2004 and contestant in 2007 and competes in college rodeos for South Dakota State University. Other son, Brice, became a PRCA pickup man and contestant in 2010 and competes in college rodeos for Black Hills State University.

Both assist Sutton Rodeo with rodeo and livestock production.

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Burch Rodeo Company

Chad Burch of Rozet, WY Bucking Stock of the Year: Saddle Bronc Blood Brother (2008) Background: Max Burch has bred bucking horses for more than 20 years that cowboys describe as “rank” or “eliminators.” Burch purchased Midwest Rodeo Company from Steve Sutton in 1999, and now Max’s son, Chad, runs the company.

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Southwick’s Rocky Mountain Rodeo Company

Glenn Southwick, Jesse Hill, Will Cook and Cody Ohl of Jay Em, WY, and Madill, OK Background: Glenn Southwick has been involved in rodeo since his youth when he was a bull rider. For the past 20 years, he has contracted stock for rodeos at all levels, and he has been a PRCA member since 1998. Partners Jesse Hill and Cody Ohl are both PRCA contestants; Hill is a former bareback rider, while Ohl, a tie-down roper and steer roper, is a five-time tie-down roping World Champion who won the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo All-Around title in 2001. Will Cook has been contracting rodeos at all levels in Oklahoma for 20 years.

Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Keith Marrington of Calgary, Alberta Bucking Stock of the Year: Bareback Lonesome Me (1984 and 1994); Moon Rocket (1976); Grated Coconut (2003-2004 and 2006-2009); Saddle Bronc Wande Dee (1964); Kloud Grey Skoal (1987); Lonesome Me Skoal (1989-1990).

Background: In 1961 the Calgary Stampede bought a ranch to provide the flexibility needed for their event, breeding 70-plus mares a year to get a continuous supply of high-caliber bucking rodeo stock.

With more than 22,000 acres of ranch, 500 horses and 90 head of bulls, the ranch recently has ventured into embryo transfers. In 2008, they sent 15 animals to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Brookman Rodeo Company

Dave Wieferich of Sidney, MT Background: In 2006, Cathy and Dave Wieferich and their three children, LaTasha, Tesa and Tate, took over the rodeo business from the late ProRodeo Hall of Fame stock contractor Marvin Brookman, Cathy’s great-grandfather. While continuing to focus on Marvin’s famous breeding program, the Wieferichs have added sound, production and rodeo entertainment to the sport. They produce 10 rodeos across the northwestern U.S. and subcontract for many events all over the U.S. They sent two saddle broncs and two bucking bulls to the 2009 WNFR.

New Frontier Rodeo Stock Contractor Jimmy Crowther of Powell, WY Background: Jimmy Crowther bought Rumford Rodeo in 2009.

Rumford Rodeo was a three-genera-

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tion stock breeding and contracting family business, producing 10-15 PRCA-sanctioned events annually and taking part in high school and college rodeos. The company also has produced Wild West shows and rodeos in Finland, France, Venezuela, Oman and most recently Spain.

Bar C5 Rodeo Vern McDonald of Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada Background: Situated on the edge of the Boreal forest of northern Alberta, the Bar C5 Ranch was founded in 2008 by Vern McDonald of Lac La Biche. With over 80 topquality mares and five stallions with superior bloodlines, the ranch is producing world-class bucking stock.

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Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo Final plans made for annual event

RAPID CITY, SD – When the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center opened in 1977, few would have guessed that the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo would become one of the premiere events of the entire region attracting more than 300,000 fans.

Just a few months after opening their doors they played host to a PRCA rodeo produced by the Sutton family from Onida, SD. The already-established Black Hills Stock

Show (BHSS) became part of the festivities in the early 1980s.

When this year’s BHSS activities kick off on Jan. 27, it will mark 35 years of a rodeo produced by a family who is continuing their ranching and rodeo legacy in the state of South Dakota. The Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Five PRCA rodeo performances, along with several Timed Event slacks will

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take place. It also is the first stop on the 2012 PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour with two performance dates.

The rodeo has consistently been one of the best on the circuit, has twice won the PRCA’s Indoor Rodeo of the Year award and has been nominated 12 times for this prestigious award. In 2012, rodeo contestants will compete for over $200,000 in prize money.

With over 700 rodeos sanctioned by the PRCA, the Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo is consistently among the best 50 in the nation. Every year, the Sutton family works to make the rodeo better, for the fans, contestants and sponsors.

In 2012, stock will be provided

by Sutton Rodeos; Burch Rodeo Company; Burns Rodeo Company; Calgary Stampede and Southwick’s Rocky Mountain Rodeo Company, Brookman Rodeo, New Frontier and Bar C5.

“We have some outstanding livestock coming for the rodeo,” said Steve Sutton. “South Dakota is well known for saddle bronc riders, and that tends to get the guys from the rest of the country to come here.

This rodeo consistently gets good contestants and we work to make it good for them. When it all comes together it’s good for the fans and everyone is happy.”

While keeping the cowboys happy with good stock is important to the rodeo’s success it is just one element in an entertaining production. Keeping fans informed throughout will be the 2010 and 2011 PRCA Announcer of the Year Wayne Brooks from Lampasas, TX and PRCA announcer and “Voice of the PBR,” Justin McKee of Lenapah, OK. Entertainment at the PRCA Xtreme Bull Tour and PRCA Rodeo performances Jan. 27-29 includes Jerry Wayne Olson and his amazing horse, “Justin Boots,” nominated in 2011 as a PRCA Top Five Contract Act of the Year; and twotime Canadian Rodeo Entertainer of the Year, Rodeo Barrelman Dennis Halstead. Feb. 3-5 PRCA rodeo performances will feature Jason Goodman with his world famous “Percheron Thunder” Roman Riding Act and the most decorated Barrel man in the PRCA’s history, Keith Isley from Goldston, NC, who

has won Barrelman, Comedy Dress Act and Clown of the Year in 2010 and 2011.

1991 World Champion bullfighter Lloyd Ketchum from Miles City, MT will return to the arena for cowboy protection in bull riding beginning with the Xtreme Bulls and continuing through the rodeo.

“It’s great for rodeo fans to see Lloyd coming back here,” Sutton said. “It lets you know just how tough he is. He has a lot of fans in this area and we’re glad to have him here.”

Ketchum will be joined by threetime World Champion Bullfighter, Mike Matt of Arlington, AZ and Josh Rivinius from Elgin, ND, a seven-time Badland Circuit Finals Bullfighter who was recently selected to the 2012 Dodge National Circuit Finals.

Rodeo action starts on Jan. 27 with PRCA Timed Event Slack at 10 a.m., followed by the first performance of the PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour at 7:30 p.m. On Jan. 28, the first PRCA Rodeo performance will be held at 1:30 p.m. followed by the PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 events include the High School College Fair from 10 a.m. to Noon, followed by the South Dakota High School 20X Extreme Rodeo at 1 p.m. This rodeo features the top three high school rodeo competitors in 10 events from all four regions of the state. Watch the state’s top high school athletes compete for scholarships, team travel funds from Farm Credit Services and the prized Maynard Trophy Buckle.

The KHBH Bucking Horse and Bull Sale will be featured on Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. This is one of the premier sales in the nation and a chance to view new and upcoming bucking stock and riders.

PRCA Timed Event Slack gets underway once again on Feb. 2-3 at 10 a.m. followed by PRCA Rodeo performances at 7:30 p.m. each day. There are matinee and evening rodeo performances on Feb. 4 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the rodeos in the Gold Buckle Club where fans can watch the action, order food and drinks and mingle with rodeo contestants, personnel and queens. Tickets are available for groups or businesses

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2012 20X Extreme High School Showcase An Extreme Showcase of South Dakota’s finest high school cowboys and cowgirls! That is exactly what you will find if you make your way to the Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo, held at the Rapid City, SD, Civic Center on Jan. 29, at 1 p.m.

One hundred fourteen top high school rodeo athletes will be geared up and ready to go as they get an opportunity to showcase their rodeo talents during the 9th Annual 20X Extreme Showcase.

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Competitor, region Bareback: Shane O’Connell, SW; Chance Englebert, SW. Saddle Bronc: Dallas Bergeson, EA; Chantry Norman, RR; Kash Deal, NW; Jordan Hunt, NW; Trig Clarke, NW; Caleb Schroth, SW. Alternate – Charg Hebb, NW. Bullriding: Joe Bertus, EA; Ryan Knutson, EA; Jacob Etzkorn, RR; Trey Maier, RR; Dan Etzkorn, RR; Tate Thybo, NW; Ian Jacobs, NW; KT Burgee, NW; Tanner Bothwell, SW; Donnie Horse, SW; John Luke McGriff, SW. Alternate – Andy Nelson, NW. Steer Wrestling: Evan Thyberg, EA; Sid Hart, EA; Tate Cowan, RR; Jake Fulton, RR; Layne Livermont, RR; Eli Lord, NW; Blake Williams, NW; Casey Packer, NW; Tyler Batie, SW; Bailey Long, SW; Jace Matz, SW. Alternate – Joshua Hunt, NW; Cal Reeves, RR. Calf Roping: Lee Sivertsen, EA; Kyle Kallhoff, EA; Eliot Hight, EA; Drew Cowan, RR; Carson Musick, RR; Newt Bruley; RR; Cody Packer, NW; Brice Carmichael, NW; Caden Packer, NW; Rolly Fortune, SW; Connor McNenny, SW; Matt Peters, SW. Alternate – Sterling Gehrke, EA; Brady Bickel, RR; Preston Novak, NW; Lane Blasius, SD.

Team Roping (Header): Breann Albers, EA; Dylan Hart, EA; Blake Boysen, EA; Jesse Oliver, NW; Tearnee Nelson, NW; Cody Bernstein, NW; Pearson Wientjes, RR; Wyatt Schaack, RR; Brady Jandreau, RR; Levi Lord, SW; Wyatt Mann, SW. Alternate – Vanzi Knippling, EA; Sage Donner, NW; Tate Novotny, RR; Lane Blasius, SW; Treg Schaack, SW. Team Roping (Heeler): Seth Andersen, EA; Logan Parr, EA; Dean Christensen, EA; Cash Hetzel, NW; Skyler Hulm, NW; Jhett Williams, NW; Klay O’Daniel, RR; Jamie Wolf, RR; Tyler Gaer, RR; Taylor Schmidt, SW; Tanner Miller, SW; Jade Schmidt, SW. Alternate – Tyra Bach, EA; Preston Novak, NW; Brady Bickel, RR; Trey Richter, SW Breakaway Roping: Jill Jandreau, EA; Syerra Christensen, EA; Tarin Hupp, EA; Rylae Wientjes, RR; Rylee Jo Rutten, RR; Trait Thorne, RR; Cassy Woodward, NW; Lexy Williams, NW; Bridget Howell, NW; Kaitlin Peterson, SW; Breezy Boldon, SW; Sierra Correll, SW. Alternate – Brooke Wolles, EA; Bailey Tibbs, RR; Caitlin Rittberger, NW; Bailey Hapney, SW Goat Tying: Chesney Nagel, EA; Hallie Fulton, EA; Cheyenne Severson, EA; Katie Lensgrav, RR; Remi Wientjes, RR; Schae Hanson, RR; Shania Johnston, NW; Katy Miller, NW; Shayna Miller, NW; Taryn Lessert, SW; Kailey Rae Sawvell, SW; Baillie Mutchler, SW. Alternate – Brandi Cwach, EA; Tawny Barry, RR; Tricia Wilken, NW; Cassandra Davis, SW Barrel Racing: Cassidy Musick, EA; Kyndall Latham, EA; Jorry Lammers, EA; Colbee Mohr, RR; Kailee Webb, RR; Savanna Glaus, RR; Tessiah Sprague, NW; Taylor Engessor, NW; Kesse Deal, NW; Kristi Steffes, SW; Jordan Tierney, SW; Keenie Word, SW. Alternate – Tyra Bach, EA; Lamour Gregg, RR; Shayla Taton, NW; Carlee DeWolfe, SW. Pole Bending: Logan Moody, EA; Lanae Vangerpen, EA; Kaitlyn Latham, EA; Tanya Talsma, RR; Kasey Hockett, RR; Moriah Glaus, RR; Bryce Olson, NW; Calby Pearman, NW; Peyton Smith, NW; Mazee Pauley, SW; Lacy Stevens, SW; Cassidy Mutchler, SW. Alternate – Kelsey Kennedy, EA; Kasey Aasby, NW; Alexia Giannonatti, NW; Brandy March, SW. ✦

Generations of Family Raising Generations of Purebred Angus.

ANNUAL BULL SALE Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

at the Ranch • 1 p.m. CST US Hwy 18—3 Miles East of Colome, SD

Selling 90 Angus Bulls!

Raven Bismark 41 Reg# 17010930 Sire: SAV Bismark • MGS: New Day B. Date 1/20/11 • BW 65 • 205 Wgt 686/100 BW -1.1

WW Milk +50 +22

YW IMF +91 +.24

REA $B +.65 54.64

Raven Bismark 431 Reg# 17010935 Sire: SAV Bismark • MGS: E161 B. Date 1/28/11 • BW 81 • 205 Wgt 687/100 BW +1.3

WW Milk +50 +19

YW IMF +94 +.17

REA +.45

$B 48.74

A true calving ease Bismark here with a lot of shape and style. Dam is a picture perfect New Day that has 5/124 for IMF and 5/106 for REA.

One of the stoutest Bismarks you will find all spring. Dam is a very productive E161 that we have retained 5 daughters from.

Raven Landmark 581 Reg# 17010946 Sire: Raven Admiral 1726 • MGS: Bextor B. Date 1/31/11 • BW 81 • 205 Wgt 845/123

Raven Final Answer 211 Reg# 17012774 Sire: Final Answer • MGS: M/M Effieciency Plus B. Date 1/25/11 • BW 79 • 205 Wgt 823/122

BW +2.3

WW Milk YW IMF +60 +25 +104 +.69

REA $B +.43 73.28

BW +.8

WW Milk YW IMF +65 +27 +106 +.47

REA $B +.43 56.65

Herd Sire prospect here fill all the holes type of bull out of a moderate framed easy doing Bextor heifer.

One of the best Final Answers raised here has excellent length with capacity. Dam is a first calf heifer

Raven Powertool 901 Reg# 17010975 Sire: Pa Powertool 9108 • MGS: Thunder B. Date 2/6/11 • BW 82 • 205 Wgt 754/110

Raven Chisum 161 Reg# 17031124 Sire: S Chisum 6175 • MGS: All Around B. Date 1/23/11 • BW 78 • 205 Wgt 712/104

BW +1.6

WW Milk YW IMF +62 +31 +101 +.68

REA $B +.33 67.37

A smooth made calving ease son that stands out in the pen.

Herd Sire prospect.

BW +2.8

WW Milk YW IMF +63 +27 +105 +.34

REA $B +.52 67.22

These Chisums will be a popular sire group. They are easy fleshing cattle with alot of room to grow.

Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar Sale Consultant: Chris Earl Rod Petersek 605.842.2919

Reed Petersek 605.840.1292

RJ Petersek

605.842.2153 or 605.840.1826

32554 287th St., Colome, SD 57528 • Fax 605.842.2919 • ravenang@gwtc.net

www.ravenangus.com

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Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo announcers Justin McKee “Voice of PBR”

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Announces Jan. 27-29

ustin McKee lives a double life, he’s part announcer/part cowboy.

But that’s not all... for the last decade he has been the host and playby-play announcer of the Professional Bull Riders tour which airs weekly on VERSUS (formerly known as OLN) and several times a year on NBC, CBS and ESPN. He also appears regularly as a host on RFD-TV. Besides being the “Voice of the PBR” Justin McKee McKee announces many rodeos including some of the biggest rodeos on the circuit, like Cheyenne, Pendleton and Ellensburg. During these rodeos Justin has been known to disappear from the announcer’s booth for a portion of the performance only to pop up in the arena as a contestant in the Steer Roping. In 1999 he finished in the top 35 for the year in the PRCA standings. In 2004 McKee won the 1st go-round in Steer Roping at Cheyenne. Then went on to place at several other rodeos including 2nd in the average at the Pendleton Round-Up. When the year was over he just missed qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo by 3 spots, ending the season number 18 in the World Standings. The remarkable part was he did it with a very limited roping schedule. McKee struck again in 2005, placing in rounds and making it back to the short-go at both Cheyenne and Pendleton. In 2006 Justin’s schedule with VERSUS and the PBR made it harder for him to compete as much as he would have liked to but his zest for steer roping has not diminished and he remains an outstanding competitor whenever he enters the arena.

The ranch-raised cowboy not only talks about bulls a lot, he raises his own. With the help of his wife, Jeannie, and young daughter, Kassidy, McKee Ranch raises purebred bucking stock selling bucking bull futurity prospects and replacement heifers. The McKee Ranch is also well-known for their quarter horses. Jeannie raises, trains and sells well-bred barrel racing horses.

“I thank God everyday for blessing me with the opportunity to make a living at something I enjoy so much.” Justin’s enthusiasm for rodeo and life is contagious and genuine. He admits, “I am one of the biggest fans in rodeo, when I’m behind the mic, I’m having a great time and one of my main goals is that everyone there is having fun too.” F

Wayne Brooks 2010 PRCA Announcer of the year

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s a PRCA announcer, Wayne Brooks brings a fresh enthusiasm to the sport enjoyed by thousands across the nation.

Like many announcers, his rodeo career began in the arena as a contestant. While competing in the rough stock events, he gained an insight into the sport – which he presents to the audience to make them truly a part of each performance. His broadcasting background has proven invaluable in Wayne Brooks rodeo promotion and sponsor recognition. Combining these experiences, Wayne creates an announcing style that is both informative and entertaining. Whether it’s wild and western or polished and professional, it’s excitement at its best!

A PRCA member since 1994, Wayne had the honor of being chosen as the 2005 Announcer of the Year, with six additional nominations in this category. Wayne was selected as one of the announcers at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2001 and 2006 where he had the privilege to work with Bob Tallman and Boyd Polhamus. He called the action at his third National Finals Steer Roping (NFSR) in 2005 after making his NFSR debut in 2000 with the legendary Clem McSpadden. He has announced the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello, ID, three times and the Pace Picante ProRodeo Chute-Out five times.

Wayne has been the voice at the Canadian Finals Rodeo for the past six years, as well as the Indian National Finals five times. His resume also includes finals in the Mountain States, Turquoise, Columbia River, and Wilderness Circuits. He announces other such respected rodeos as the Calgary Stampede, Reno Rodeo, Pendleton Roundup, California Rodeo Salinas, Rodeo Austin, Red Bluff Roundup, Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo and the Clovis Rodeo.

Though he was born in Prescott, AZ, he was reared on the ranchlands of Wyoming and Colorado. He believes it was this raising that instilled in him the importance of preserving the heritage of the West. He continues to give credence to the mystique of being Western at each performance he announces. He believes “being involved in rodeo has provided me the opportunity to do what I enjoy. It’s the people that make a difference – and rodeo has the best.”

When he’s not announcing rodeos, Wayne serves as a commercial voice talent. He and his wife, Melanie, have two daughters, Taylor and Sheridan, and a son, Ace. Although they travel across the United States and Canada, they make their home in Lampasas, TX. F

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■ Ag & Industrial Equipment ......101 ■ Allflex ......................................114 ■ APT Technologies ....................35 ■ Arena West Trailers ..................70 ■ Arnold Realty ............................78 ■ Assman Implement .............38, 82 ■ Audie Larson...........................106 ■ B & B Sales...............................34 ■ Baker Hereford Ranch ..............19 ■ Baxter Angus Farm .................129 ■ Bears Den Log Homes .............12 ■ Bejot Feed Lots.......................117 ■ Benda Ranch Simmentals ........23 ■ Black Hills AI Service ................14 ■ Black Hills Federal Credit Union ..110 ■ Black Hills Stock Show Limousin .79 ■ Black Hills Stock Show Red Angus ............................103 ■ Blair Brothers Angus .................86 ■ Booth Cherry Creek Ranch.......44 ■ Bradeen Auction .......................78 ■ Brenners Angus ........................61 ■ Butler Machinery Co .................40 ■ Cammack Ranch Supply ..........92 ■ Cam-plex ................................123 ■ Carls Trailers ............................26

■ Carlson Angus ..........................56 ■ Carmichael Herefords -Keith ....73 ■ Cattle Range .............................15 ■ Cattlemen’s Choice Loomix ......85 ■ CK Cattle ..................................22 ■ Clark & Associates Land.........136 ■ Collins Siding ............................61 ■ Common Sense Mfg. ................96 ■ Cranston Hereford ..................100 ■ Crystalyx ...................................80 ■ Dakota Properties .....................29 ■ Dean Odden & Sons .................72 ■ Demers Ranch ..........................39 ■ DeVries Angus ..........................43 ■ Double D Western Store ...........35 ■ Duba Trailers ..........................111 ■ Dubas Cattle Co/ Silencer Chutes............................ 125 ■ Duralite Trailers ........................44 ■ Dvorak Hereford Ranch/ D7 Ranch Supply...................98 ■ Edgar Bros ................................83 ■ Ekstrum Simmental - Clay ........92 ■ Farmers National Company ....133 ■ Fawcett Enterprises ..................39 ■ Finkbeiner Feeds32 ■ FMG Feed & Seed ..................107

■ Foos Angus Ranch .....................3 ■ Forgey & Graesser Angus ......131 ■ Grossenburg Implement ...........17 ■ Gunderson Palmer Nelson & Ashmore Law ...................45, 71 ■ Hersruds of Sturgis ...................90 ■ Hewitt Land Company .............57 ■ High Plains Genetics ................52 ■ HiQual Engineered Structures ..53 ■ Hutchinson Western .................98 ■ Iron Mountain Cattle Co ..............7 ■ Iseman Homes- RC ..................49 ■ JC Heiken Angus ....................122 ■ Jenner Equipment.....................22 ■ Johnson-Rose Angus ...............72 ■ Jorgensen Land & Cattle ..........97 ■ K & A Implement .......................23 ■ Kearns Cattle Company............45 ■ Koupal Angus .........................121 ■ LaGrand Scotch Cap Ranch .....71 ■ Larry Larson Photography ......106 ■ Larson & Sons ........................102 ■ Lauing Mill Iron L Ranch ...........77 ■ Lindskov Implement ................107 ■ Linn Post and Pipe....................79 ■ Logterman Family Ranch..........16 ■ M & J Auto ..............................114 ■ Mark Norem Real Estate ..........91 ■ Martin Jurisch & Assoc ...........125 ■ Miller Angus Farms .................124 ■ Modern Farm Equipment ..........87 ■ Motive Parts ..............................77 ■ Mrnak Herefords Ranch..............8 ■ MT-WY West Ag Realtors.........85 ■ Mustang Seeds .........................60 ■ Natur’s Way Inc /

Dinklage Ranch ......................111 ■ NDSU........................................70 ■ New Direction Media(NDE).......26 ■ New Generation Feeds-SmartLic . ....................................................117 ■ OLS - Orwig Livestock Supplements Inc. ......................60 ■ Palmer Cap-Chur Equip............76 ■ Peterson Angus ......................116 ■ Pine Creek Angus Ranch .........76 ■ Pinnacle Bank ...........................73 ■ Premier Equipment ...................48 ■ Quality Liquid Feeds ...............135 ■ R & R Cattle Company Inc........84 ■ Raven Angus Ranch ...............127 ■ RCC Western Stores .................2 ■ RDO Equipment......................103 ■ Real Tuff Inc ...........................119 ■ Reaves Building Systems .........27 ■ Regional Hospital Foundation.115 ■ Reich Charolais ......................134 ■ Reyes & Russell .......................93 ■ Rockingtree Ranch .................123 ■ Schauer Angus ...........................6 ■ Schuchards Westside GMC......18 ■ Spickler Ranch............................5 ■ Stangle Herefords .....................32 ■ Superior Livestock Auction .......41 ■ Triple Crown Hospitality ..............4 ■ Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus .67 ■ Wenzel Construction.................33 ■ West River Industries..............122 ■ Whisler Bearing Company ........13 ■ White’s Canyon Motors...........126 ■ Whitestone-Krebs .......................9 ■ Wilkinson Ranch .......................27

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~ Vendors and Booth #’s ~

Booth A 1001 A 1002-1004 A 90-91 A 92 A 93 A 94 A 95-96

A 132 A 143 A 144-145 A 146 A 147-149 A 150 A 151-152 A 153 A 154 A 155-156 / O 53 A 157 A 158 A 159-160 A 164 A 165-166 A 167 A 170 A 171 A 172 A 173 A 174 A 175 and 1/2 of 176 A 177 and 1/2 of 176 A 178 -179 A 180 A 181 A 182 A 183 A 184 A 185 A 186-187 A 188-189 A 190-191

Company Webster Enterprises Rapid Chevrolet SofTub, Inc. Lost Cabin Construction SD Farmers Union Hibner Insurance Agency Warne Chemical & Equipment A 97 KBHB Radio A 98,99, 100 Cammack Ranch Supply A 101-102; Jenner Equipment A 103-105 Priefert A 106 Prairie Industries A107-108 Sundance Equipment A 109 Moly Manufacturing A 110 ABS Global A 111-112 For-Most Livestock Equipment A 113 R & S Building Systems A 114 Vitalix A 115 O16 Agri Best Feeds A 116 O 23-26 Scott Manufacturing A 117-118 SD Stockgrowers/R Calf A 119 / O 5 & 15 Cow Country A 120 Nutra-Lix, Inc. A 121 / O 9-10 Vern’s Manufacturing, Inc. A 122 Vita Ferm - BioZyme A123-125; Common Sense 139-141 Manufacturing, Inc. A 127-128; 136-137 Webster Enterprises A 130-131; 133-134 Webster Enterprises

Webster Enterprises Genex Runnings Furst McNess Co. Seymour Cow Care Ritchey Livestock ID WW Livestock Systems Bridger Steel Tractor Supply Linn Post & Pipe, Inc. The Ag Store, Inc Cabelas Warren Window & Supply Slick Rock Designs Blake Hutchison Western Livestock office Ravellette Publications Cache Valley Select Sires Accelerated Genetics Tri State Livestock News

A/P 1 A/P 2 - 3 A/P 4 A/P 5 A/P 6-1/2 of 7 A/P 8-1/2 of 7 A/P 9 A/P 10 A/P 11-12 -13 A/P 14 & 23 A/P 15/16 & 1/2 of 17 A/P 1/2 of 17 & 18 A/P 19-21, 25-28 & 22 A/P 24 AB101 B1&2 B3 B 4-6

Powder River Diesel Machinery, Inc. New Direction Equipment SD Beef Industry Council Glacial Lakes Energy R & C Livestock Equipment Wienk Charolais Boehringer Ingelheim ORIgen Divine Concrete, Inc. Kennedy Implement Sunderman Manuf

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/Box S Fence Dennis Jones Twine Company Alside Supply Marlene’s Designs Alternative Health Care Lange’s Ranch Rugs Cowgirl Style The Cream of Country Pampered Chef Cow Creek Cedar Lindskov Fur & Leather Le Mar Toys Designs by Susan Steamboat Springs Western Wear Silpada Designs Nitro Ice Cream G Bar G Saddles Cowboy Company Songs Kathleen’s Unique Boutique Star of the West Hat Co. Ray’s Western Wear Paris Chic Maynard Buckles Webster Enterprises SD Farm Bureau Exclusive Home Products Sweetwater Saddlery

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Far Out Nuts Watkins Products Grimm’s Pump Service D & M Distributing Galloway Bit & Spur Dakota Log Accents Jorgensen Log Homes Hagen Glass Wild Wire West AQHA Tomahawk Classics Stagestop Leather & Gifts Rapid Diesel Webster Enterprises Great Western Bank Midwest Window Brokers, Inc. High Plains Journal Tracy’s Studio Webster Enterprises RCC Western Stores DeTye Vet Supply, Inc. Kranz Flagpoles Quilt Connection Touchstone Elect

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Blakes Trailer Sales C1 Custer State Park C2 Clark & Associates C3 Liechty Homes C4 Hewitt Land Company C5 Sandrock Spurs & Silver C6 SD Dept. of Agriculture C7 Bryce D. Nelson Real Estate C8 Dakota Properties C9 Schaeffer Oil C 10 Cobett Waterers C 11-12 Western Horse Company C 13 Dakota Travel C 14 Voyageur Log Homes C 15 Chadron State College C 16 Cleary Building C 17 Bigger Gun Sporting Goods C 21-22 Rocky Mountain Tanners C 23 SD Weed & Pest C 24 SD Game & Fish C 25 SD Atty. General C 26 Suncatchers D 1-2 Total Equine Supplements D3 MW Enterprises D4 Full House Elite Performance Stock Horse Sale D5 May’s Repair & Mfg. D6 Jewels of the West D7 SD Elk Breeders D8 SDSU - Extension Office E 1- 2 - 3 & 45 Wild Rags by Lois E 4-7 Sleep Pros Therapy E 8-9 Flora’s

Angus Production Sale Tuesday, February 21, 2012 3rd Annual

Dallas, S.D.

1:00pm at Winner Livestock Auction

SELLING 80 REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS AND 10 REGISTERED SIM/ANGUS BULLS

HE SELLS!

HE SELLS!

GB Young Gun F60Y Sire: SAV Final Answer, MGS 004

HFA Yo Yo P28Y Sire: SAV Providence, MGS Coalition

HE SELLS!

GB Yellow Jacket I22Y Sire: Conneally Impression, MGS New Level

HE SELLS!

HFA Your Final Answer F01Y Sire: SAV Final Answer, MGS 004

HE SELLS!

GB Yowzers T27Y Sire: ALC Tango, MGS New Level

HE SELLS!

HFA Yukon S30Y Sire: ALC Skyboom, MGS Alliance

HE SELLS!

GB Yard Boss A76Y Sire: TC Aberdeen, MGS 004

HE SELLS!

HFA Youngblood W03Y Sire: Brookdale Obvious Answer

SAV Final Answer

Featured Sire:

Also: TC Aberdeen, ALC Destiny, Conneally Impression, GDAR Game Day, SAV Providence, ALC Tango, ALC Skyboom, In Focus , plus others!

First Breeding Season Guarantee Volume Discounts Dan & Lyn Forgey 605-835-8675 or 605-830-5990

Originally from Assman Land & Cattle top end genetics.

Kevin Graesser 605-835-8223 or 605-830-1574 Rod Graesser 605-835-8039

www.forgeygraesser.com

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REICH CHAROLAIS RANCH WE HEARD THE STOCK MARKET WAS A MESS! BUT IT’S NOT THE REAL ONE.

GOOD CATTLE ARE ALWAYS A GOOD INVESTMENT Pasture proven over 55 years

Please plan on attending our Charolais bull sale. You’ll be glad you did!

THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2012 BELLE FOURCHE LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, BELLE FOURCHE, SD

Females for private treaty sale anytime.

Stop in anytime if you are in the area.

TIM & REE REICH

1007 Kingsbury Belle Fourche, SD 57717 605.892.4366 • cell 605.580-2393 timreich@rushmore.com

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THREE IRON RANCH

BARTON RANCH

PINE RIDGE RANCH

Carter County, Montana 10,866+/- total acres located 35 SE of Ekalaka, MT; 4,656 deeded acres, 640 acres State lease, 70 BLM lease acres, 5,500+/- acres Forest Service lease. Price Reduced to $2,900,000

Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming 7,020+ contiguous acres located 7 miles east of Moorcroft. Very functional set of improvements. 7 miles of pipeline and 18 stock reservoirs. Ownerrated at 300 pairs year-round.

Kaycee, Johnson County, Wyoming Superb ranch with 28,453+/- total contiguous acres: 25,973+/- deeded, 1,600+/- State lease and 880+/BLM lease acres. 700 cow/calf pairs year-round carrying capacity. Excellent set of improvements.

Contact Denver Gilbert at (406) 697-3961 or Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

Contact Mark McNamee at (307) 760-9510 or John Gibbs at (307) 620-2125

Contact Cory, Mark or Denver at (307) 334-2025

ELK CANYON RANCH

Price: $2,490,000

BONER RANCH

Price: $8,700,000 or $343/deeded acre

DUCK CREEK RANCH

Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota 7,116+/- deeded acres 30 minutes from Hot Springs & Custer State Park. 7 miles of live water. Excellent hunting opportunities. Custom 7,000 sq. ft log home , several outbuildings & more.

Lusk, Niobrara County, Wyoming Historic 39,359± total acre ranch located 35+ miles north of Lusk: 32,998+ deeded, 3,361+ State lease and 3,000+ BLM lease acres. Ample water from windmills, wells and pipelines. Nice improvements.

Lusk, Niobrara County, Wyoming 7,605+ total acres: 5,170 deeded, and 2,435 state lease acres. 16 miles east of Lusk, WY. Two feedlots and excellent set of improvements. 1,355 irrigated acres under 9 low-pressure center pivots.

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

OAK CREEK RANCH

HORSE THIEF CANYON RANCH

Price: $5,500,000

WHITE RIVER RANCH

Harrison, Sioux County, Nebraska Scenic 2,300+/- deeded acres of grass pastures & tree-covered hillsides located 13 miles SE of Harrison. Ample water from windmills & solar well. Excellent wildlife habitat and fishing opportunities from 1-1/2+/- miles of White River.

Price: $1,715,000

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

SPRING CREEK GRASS RANCH

Price: $12,000,000

Aladdin, Crook County, Wyoming Picturesque 484+ deeded acres in Wyoming Black Hills. Exceptional access. 1/2 mile live water. Three water wells. Excellent wildlife habitat. Potential for future development.

Price: $1,090,000 Contact Mark McNamee at (307) 760-9510

RAWHIDE RANCH

Price: $5,500,000

Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming 1,041+/- contiguous deeded acres with 400+ of dry land hay meadows 23 miles NW of Newcastle.

Modest set of improvements. Excellent access.

Price: $1,821,600

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025 or Denver Gilbert at (406) 697-3961

FLAT ROCK RANCH

Harrison, Sioux County, Nebraska 1,520+/- deeded acre quality grass ranch located north of Harrison. Ample water provided by live water, reservoir and pipelines to tanks. 80 acres irrigated. Owner-rated 100 pairs year-round.

Niobrara and Goshen Counties, Wyoming Superb ranch with 9+ miles of live water. 13,918 total contiguous acres: 12,065 deeded acres, 1,120 State lease and 733 BLM lease acres. Abundant wildlife: elk, deer, antelope & more. Excellent improvements

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

Price: $11,500,000

Price: $2,100,000

Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

Contact Denver Gilbert at (406) 697-3961

Price Reduced to $850,000

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Squaw Gap, McKenzie County, North Dakota Located 46 miles N of Beach. 2,467± deeded acres and 2,400± Little Missouri National Grasslands lease acres for 4,867+ total acres. Nice set of improvements. Tremendous grass and water.