30th Best at West
The West Auction was packed with TLBAA members who brought and bought Texas Longhorns on Saturday, March 3, 2007. The weather – a little on the cool side – didn’t keep the best from West as the membership celebrated the 30th Best at West Membership Sale. Over 180 registered lots, over 250 ropers and commercial cows were auctioned. Before the sale began, TLBAA Sales Manager Jim Curry recognized a few TLBAA members, many in attendance, who have been regular consignors and buyers at past Best at West Sales.
Margie and Gary Huddleston, Rochelle, TX; JL Collier, Gustine, TX; Kurt Twining, Austin, TX.
The High Selling Lot, Sheza Ditty BL046, sold for $1,950. Sheza Ditty BL046 is the 2000 daughter of Sage Shadow FM138 and Little Ditty. Cedar Creek Cattle Company, Cedar Creek, TX, consigned the cow and Kurt Twining, Austin, TX, was the buyer.
Stacy Martinez, Grandview, TX; Cliff Whitfill, Covington, TX; past TLBAA Chairman Joel and Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TX.
Other High Selling Lots included:
$1,850 - FC PHENOMENALLY LOOSE (2003 daughter of JMC Phenomenal Ranger and Horse head Fast N Loose). Consignors: Kerry and Nancee Mounce, Anna TX. Buyers: Mike and Stacey Taylor, Denton, TX.
$1,600 - JL GARNET (2002 daughter of Tri 7 Southern Emperor and JL Diego’s Diamond). Consignors: Joel and Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TX. Buyers: Mike and Stacey Taylor, Denton, TX.
$1,400 - JL ADOBE DIANE (2003 daughter of Tri 7 Southern Emperor and East Texas Anita). Consignors: Joel and Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TX. Buyers: Mike and Stacey Taylor, Denton, TX.
Mike and Stacey Taylor, Denton, TX.
$1,350 - DANCING DIAMONDS BCB (1999 daughter of War Dance 7/7 and Ellie’s Diamond). Consignor: Matt Vizza, San Antonio, TX. Buyer: Crumpton-Cunningham Partners, Hillsboro, TX.
$1,250 - SAFARI B 225 (2002 daughter of Safari B Spotted Eagle and Safali B 1937). Consignors: Dean and Jeannette Jernigan, West, TX. Buyers: Dan and Doris Caylor, Waco, TX.
$1,150 - PHENOMENONS ACE (2001 son of Phenomenon’s 007 and Acesredlady Twinheifer). Consignor: Laurie Chipman, Perrin, TX. Buyer: Curtis Myers, Blooming Grove, TX.
$1,050 - MEADOWWOOD'S MARIE (2001 daughter of Beau Chex and Golden Marietta Queen). Consignor: 68 Ranch, Jonestown, TX. Buyers: Dan and Doris Caylor, Waco, TX.
$1,025 – L AIN'T SHE AMAZIN (1993 daughter of Phenomenon and Lamb’s Speckled Music). Consignors: Gene and Lana Hightower, Van, TX. Buyers: Paul and Mari-Kathryn Braswell, Forestburg, TX.
Raelynn and Don Bordelon, Waco, TX; Doris and Dan Caylor, Waco, TX.
Volume Buyers: John Donaho, Sulphur, OK; Hal Brame, Moyers, OK; James Watson, McLean, TX.
Volume Sellers: Matt Vizza, San Antonio, TX; Ronnie Mullinax, Cypress, TX; Robert Weir, Caldwell, TX; Joel and Shirley Lemley, Blackwell, TX.
New TLBAA Members Frances and Michael Hernandez, Datil, NM
The Next Best at West Sale will be held on May 12, 2007 , consignments entered before March 11, 2007 will be included in the pre-catalog. For more information contact TLBAA Sale Manger Jim Curry at (817) 625-6241.
See more pictures in the March Best at West Web Gallery.
TLBAA Member Being Deployed to Iraq, Looking to Sell Longhorn Herd
TLBAA Member Jamie Kaspar, Wichita Falls, TX , just received orders to deploy to Iraq to serve in the U.S. Army. Kaspar, a TLBAA member since June 2005, has been trained to use the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), and says since his position is a combat position he thinks he will be protecting convoys during his deployment – one of the most dangerous tasks in Iraq.
“I’m going over to the beach with no water,” Kaspar said. “I just don’t want to burden my parents or my friends anymore, because I’ve been already been on active duty for the past seven or eight months.”
Kaspar will deploy for Iraq very soon and won’t have a chance to sell his Longhorns at the next TLBAA membership sale in Marshall, VA.
Kaspar is looking to find a good home for one herd sire – Specht Buckshot Ranger – and all seven of his Longhorns. He said, during a phone interview, all of his Longhorns are registered except for two bull calves born this year. He said he wanted them to go to a TLBAA member because he doesn’t want the animals to be slaughtered. “At least I’d know they would go somewhere that they could be used,” Kaspar said.
Kaspar’s herd includes:
- Two bulls, one of which is his herd sire
- One foundation cow – Unique Hope
- One Two-year-old heifer
- Two One-year-old heifers
- Two unregistered yearling bull calves
Kaspar said that all of his heifers have not yet dropped calves. Interested persons can contact Kaspar at (940) 613-3664 or email him at KoffeePotRanch@yahoo.com or JRKHunter1@yahoo.com.
Gathering Sale This Weekend Reliant Center Houston, TX
Are you ready for the Gathering Sale? This year’s sale will be held this weekend, March 10, 2007, in the Reliant Center in Houston, TX. Download the updated sale catalog and don’t miss all the fun this weekend in Houston. TLBAA affiliate, the Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association (TLBGCA) has an exciting Revelry Pre-Sale Party planned for Friday, March 9, 2007, beginning at 5 pm in the International Room on the 2 nd level of the Reliant Center. At the Revelry, there will be music, dancing, food and plenty of Houston hospitality for all!
On Sunday, March 11, 2007, the Longhorns take over the main arena of Reliant Center at the Houston Livestock Show. That morning, at 8:30, the youth show will start. At 2:30 the open haltered show will begin and will be immediately followed by an exciting trophy steer show, where the steers will be led through the crowd into the arena. Don’t miss this exciting chance to see some of the best trophy steers up close and personal.
TLBAA Member’s Son Pitching for the New York Yankees
Ross Ohlendorf, son of TLBAA member Curtis Ohlendorf, might soon be wearing pin stripes on the pitchers’ mound for the New York Yankees in an upcoming Major League Baseball season. The 24-year-old right-hander has worked his way up through the minor leagues – see E-Trails #90 – to now have a locker next to Yankees’ pitcher Mike Mussina, at least for spring training in Tampa, FL. Ohlendorf will most likely play the 2007 season with the Yankees’ Triple-A farm team the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. He was acquired in a four-for-one deal that sent All-Star pitcher Randy Johnston to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Read an article about Ross on the Austin American Statesman Web site here.Good luck this season, Ross!
Longhorn Fever Caught in the February New Mexico Stockman
Many TLBAA members were featured in a story published about New Mexico Longhorn breeders in the February issue of the New Mexico Stockman. Among the members was a “who’s-who” list of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico (TLBNM), a TLBAA affiliate.
The article focused on the niche market of Texas Longhorns in New Mexico and on how the breeders use their cattle to improve the breed and to supplement other cow-calf operations with Longhorn traits. Congratulations to the TLBNM for being such a strong affiliate of the TLBAA!
TLBAA Board Meeting Announced
There will be a TLBAA Board of Directors Meeting held at the Stockman’s Club in the Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, TX, on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 9:30 am. The Stockman’s Club is located in the Stockyards Station at 140 East Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, TX. For more information about the location please contact Pam Dodson at the TLBAA office.
Upcoming Show Information
New Show Announced for the Mountains and Plains Texas Longhorn Association
The MPTLA is having a world qualifying show in Lamar, CO, on May 12, 2007. Haltered, non-haltered and youth shows will be held. Contact: Betty Civis (719) 940-5515, or Gary Cole (719) 372-3320.
Entries Still Being Accepted for Upcoming Bluegrass Double Judged Show
It’s not too late to get entries into the March 31 – April 1, 2007, Bluegrass Double Judged Show in Nortonville, KY. For more information contact Stella Cruce at (270) 836-7533.
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: Demand and trade moderate. Supply remains short, and prices continue to be steady. Supplemental feeding continues. Over the last week, movement has slowed down some. Supreme, or dairy quality alfalfa is extremely hard to find. Small squares are almost non-existent; in fact some are slicing large bales and rebailing into two-banded small bales to try to provide those who need them. Very little new crop chopped hay is being traded. In the North Central and Eastern areas spring field preparation has begun as some growers are beginning to fertilize. Some growers are getting ready to plant Bermuda grasses. Many areas have experienced severe windy conditions over the last week, with winds blowing up to 70 mph. With all of the wind, there has been some concern about the soil erosion and depleting soil moisture. The temperatures have gotten warmer over the week helping winter crop growth, with wheat conditions ranging from fair to excellent. Soil moisture is adequate. Rangeland and pasture conditions are ranging from poor to fair. 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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