2008 August Best at West Sale Results

August 2, 2008

West Auction Barn

West, TX

Auctioneer: Brian Uptmore

Commentator: David Stanley

Sale Management: TLBAA Sales Management

174 Registered Lots

Top Ten Lots Averaged: $1,062.50

Registered Average: $464.11

Commercial Average: $273.33

On Saturday, August 2, 2008, the temperature outside may have been sweltering, but inside the West Auction arena, things were fast-paced and cool. With 174 registered lots sold, there was plenty of cattle for buyers to choose from.

The Friday night gathering was enjoyed by all, despite the warm temperature, thanks in part to the fajita feast provided by Kassandra and Tim Cross, LSR Longhorns, Cameron, TX, and the cold beverages provided by Paul and Mari-Kathryn Braswell, Cactus Ridge Ranch, Forestburg, TX.

Volume Buyers: Hal Brame, Moyers, OK; Jamey Stephens, Irene, TX; William Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX; Brian Uptmore, West, TX.

The High Selling Lot was RGB LUPE’S HEADACHE, selling for $2,750. Ron and Kevin Asbill, Asbill’s 585 Ranch, Tyler, TX, bought her from consignor, Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX.

Kevin and Ron Asbill, Tyler, TX, bought the high selling lot on Saturday.

Other High Selling Lots:

$1,050 – SCC PEPPERCORN- (2004 daughter of Ace’s Black Magic Man and Lady Laura). Consigner: David Stanley, China Spring, TX. Buyer: Bobby Smith, Waco,TX.

$950 – MISS TEXAS BLANCA – (2001 daughter of Front Range and Carol K). Consignor: Rusty and Sonia Newton, Crosby, TX. Buyer: Santa Terecita Ranch, Datil, NM.

$900- WB HORSE HEAD CHEX – (2004 daughter of Barbicon Chex and LT Dottie). Consignor: Justin Woods, Baird, TX. Buyer: Robert Weir, Caldwell, TX.

William and Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX, and Shawna and Chris Wood.

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