Fort Worth Stock Show – Lots of Longhorn Fun Despite Cold, Snowy Weather
TLBAA Members from far and wide braved the cold and wintry weather to attend and show their prized Longhorns at the 111th Annual Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo in Fort Worth, TX.
Judge Dr. Lorna Pelton takes a close look during the open haltered show.
The Open Haltered Show was held on January 16, 2007, in the Watt Arena on the Will Rogers Memorial Complex and was judged by Dr. Lorna Pelton, College Station, TX.
TLBAA General Manager Larry Barker with Open Haltered Show Judge Dr. Lorna Pelton, College Station, TX.
With 200 entries in the Open Haltered Show, everyone enjoyed the chance to have their Longhorns shown in one of the most prestigious stock shows in the country. See the results from the Open Haltered Show on the Show Results page.
Grand Champion Trophy Steer Bubba Matthews with owner John Matthews, Cleburne, TX, and exhibitor Janice Heinze, Iredell, TX.
The Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour and Linda Moore Classic on January 17, 2007, was a great success with over 300 entries and the TLBT Youth competing for $50,000 in scholarship money and showing the world's greatest cattle breed.
TLBAA General Manager Larry Barker informs show participants that they don’t have to walk their Longhorns through the snow and ice, because the show had been moved to an arena adjacent to Cattle Barn 3.
The Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Texas Longhorn Youth Show, graciously sponsored by John and Diann Chase, Fort Worth, TX, was held in a show arena next to Cattle Barn 3.
Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Sponsors John and Diann Chase, Fort Worth, TX.
The change in venue from the Watt Arena kept the Longhorns and exhibitors from the icy weather outside. Jerry McPeak, Warner, OK, judged the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Youth Show and kept the crowd warm with laughter throughout the show with fun stories and clever explanations of his judging.
Seventy-six TLBT Youth participants won scholarship money at the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Youth Show. The scholarship money was awarded for the first five places in each class and was divided as follows – First place won $350; Second place won $300; Third place won $250; Fourth place won $200; Fifth place won $150. Showmanship was also awarded scholarship money as follows – First place won $312.50; Second place won $187.50; Third place won $125.
See the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Youth Show results on the Show Results page.
Bob Moore, Gainesville, TX, visits with Judge Jerry McPeak, Warner, OK, with Ranch Manager Ginger Kinder, Gainesville, TX, looking on.
TLBAA Event Coordinator Pam Dodson and the TLBAA Staff would like to thank all TLBAA Members who volunteered at the Fort Worth Show.
Fort Worth Stock Show Fun Covered by Star-Telegram
As Texas Longhorns kicked off the 111th Annual Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram has put a special section featuring stock show events including some coverage of Longhorns. The Texas Longhorn Reserve Grand Champion Steer, "Rusty" at the Open Haltered Show, which is owned by the Star-Telegram, was written about on the Hog Blog – read all about it here.
Check out the Special Stock Show Section the Star-Telegrams Web site. See the Star-Telegram Stock show results for the Open Haltered Show and the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Youth Show (latter half of page). Larry Barker Named TLBAA General Manager
Ben Gravett, TLBAA Chairman of the Board, has announced that as of January 22, 2007 Larry Barker will be the General Manager for the TLBAA. “This is a great day for the TLBAA because Larry Barker is going to stay and be the General Manager for our Association,” said Gravett. “During our first Executive Committee meeting held on Friday, January 19 there was a 100 percent affirmation from those present to install Larry to the position, which will be effective immediately. We are so grateful to Larry and the staff for their commitment. By having Larry accept the General Manager position, we can feel confident that the TLBAA is in experienced hands.”
TLBT T-Shirts and Sweatshirts Now On Sale
Support the TLBT Youth by purchasing a TLBT “Wash Rack” T-Shirt for $15 or a TLBT Sweatshirt for $30. Contact TLBT President Lauryn Confer for more information at lauryntlbt@juno.com.
Keep Your Longhorns Safe: Watch Out For Narrow Feeder Bars
TLBAA member Jim Bothwell, Tyler, TX, sent these photos into the Trails warning other Longhorn breeders to modify or not even use elevated feeders for their Longhorns, due to Longhorns potentially getting their horns stuck between the bars.
“That cow is due any day now and I could have lost the baby and/or the mama both. I would have NEVER dreamed that a cow could get stuck in bars that closely spaced,” Bothwell said in an email. “I have since gone back to the more traditional hay ‘Rings’ that sit on the ground until all of my Elevated racks have been suitably modified.”
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Jim Bothwell, Tyler, TX, for sending this into the E-Trails.
Cattle Raisers Offer Free Legal Seminar
A free legal seminar will be held Friday, March 23, 2007, in conjunction with Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association ’s 130th annual convention in Fort Worth.
Attorneys from Jackson Walker, LLP will provide a valuable opportunity to learn about laws that affect rural landowners and agriculture operations. Application for CLE credit is pending.
The agenda includes legal updates relating to margin tax issues for ranchers; water law; employment; manure as a hazardous waste on the ranch; eminent domain; and oil, gas and wind leases from the landowner perspective.
To help in accommodating all those interested, please let TSCRA know that you plan to attend the complimentary seminar by sending your name, address, city, state and zip to Legal Seminar, TSCRA, 1301 W. Seventh St., Fort Worth, TX 76l02.
The seminar will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in room 204 BC of the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Drought Conditions Update
Click here for information about the seasonal drought conditions and updated national drought information directly from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here is an additional weekly drought monitor from NOAA.
Weekly Hay Report from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Compared to last week: Last weekends storm has caused trucks to stop running in Texas altogether as many areas in the state are frozen over. This is causing the supply to become shorter. The small squares are almost non-existent, and there seems to be more chopped hay on the market in the Panhandle. In the South, growers are starting to prepare for spring planting and recent rains will help range conditions. Range and pasture conditions ranging from poor to fair, and soil moisture conditions ranging from short to adequate. Demand remains good, while the activity and movement remains light. The State of Texas Department of Agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hotline set up for buyers and sellers. The number is 1-877-429-1998. The Web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.
E-Trails Note: To get your Association News front and center on the E-Trails, email the information to Cole@tlbaa.org.
-Cole Dowden
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