2007 Millennium Futurity Show and Sale

May 18-19, 2007
Fort Worth, TX
Futurity Chairman: Joe Munsch
Sale Commentator: Larry Barker
Auctioneer and Futurity Manager: Bill Davidson
Sponsors: Millennium Futurity Partners

Sale Average: $3,789
Top Five Lots Averaged: $15,900
Top Ten Lots Averaged: $11,960

Several Texas Longhorn Breeders brought their best Millennium Futurity eligible cattle for two days of showing and $70,000 in prize money at the 2007 Millennium Futurity Show and Sale held at the Watt Arena in the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, Fort Worth, TX, on May 18-19, 2007.The results announced on Saturday night by Futurity Partner Joe Munsch, Emory, TX, were a “who’s who” of Longhorn breeders recognized for breeding the finest cattle in the world. For the third straight year Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS, were named Breeder’s of the Year and captured the Exhibitor of the Year award as well.

The 2007 Millennium Futurity Judges: Ed Dingledine, Ashland, OH; Lana Hightower, Van, TX; Tommy Petersen, Buffalo, MO; TLBAA Board Members Kaso Kety, Folsom, LA, and Scott Simmons, Medora, IL.

2007 Top Exhibitors:

1. Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS.
2. Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX.
3. Brent and Cynthia Bolen, Queens Creek, AZ.
4. Joe Munsch, Emory, TX.
5. Rolling Creek Ranch, Iredell, TX.

2007 Top Exhibitor - Debbie and Mike Bowman, Benton, KS, with Marilyn Wood, Alto, NM, and Ann Gravett, Warrenton, VA.

2007 Top Breeders:

1. Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS.
2. John and Christy Randolph, Smithville, TX.
3. Joe Munsch, Emory, TX.
4. Oren and Dianna O’Dell, Osawatomie, KS.
5. Brent and Cynthia Bolen, Queens Creek, AZ.

2007 Top Breeder Mike and Debbie Bowman with Grand Daughter Emily Roberson and Daughter Brenda Merino, Benton, KS, with Marilyn Wood, Alto, NM and Taryn Gravett, Warrenton, VA.

A special donation lot, an AQHA registered Quarter Horse mare consigned by Joe and Nancy Moore, Bucklin, KS, which will benefit the survivors of the Greensburg, KS, tornado raised $5,800. First bought by TLBAA Chairman and Futurity founder Ben Gravett, Warrenton, VA, for $2,500 and then donated back to be resold to Ted and Maudi Roe, Fort Worth, TX, who bought it for $3,300.

Futurity Manager Bill Davidson was pleased to inform the Trails about two new members to the Millennium Futurity Partnership: George and Laureen Gennin, Madison, VA; John and Ursula Allen, Harper, TX.

John and Ursula Allen, Harper, TX; Joe Munsch and Brandon Gowin, Emory, TX.

High Selling Lot: $25,000 – SUNHAVEN MISS STELLA (2005 daughter of PB MR Charlie and BL Mis Stacy) Consignors: Jay and Susan Wachter, Keymar, MD. Buyer: George and Laureen Gennin, Madison, VA.

Jay Wachter, Keymar, MD; Laureen and George Gennin, Madison, VA.

Other High Selling Lots:

$20,000 – DO GRACIE (2005 daughter of D/O Kansas Cowboy and D/O Amazing Grace). Consignors: Oren and Dianna O’Dell, Osawatomie, KS. Buyers: George and Laureen Gennin, Madison, VA.

$13,000 – RACIE (2006 daughter of LP Sombrah and Cleo 03). Consignor: John Randolph, Smithville, TX. Buyer: Rolling Creek Ranch, Iredell, TX.

$11,000 – LLL MARTHA (2005 daughter of Gun Smoke and Gunman’s Mist). Consignor: Lazy L Longhorns, Lampasas, TX. Buyer: Ben Gravett, Warrenton, VA.

$10,500 – SUNHAVEN WILLOW (2006 daughter of PB MR Charlie and Toro Dolly). Consignors: Jay and Susan Wachter, Keymar, MD. Buyer: Joe Munsch, Emory, TX.

$10,500 – BHR BOOMERANG BEAUTY (2005 daughter of Boomerang C P and Painted Lady 2/4). Consignors: Bill and Wanda Buchanan, Greenville, TX. Buyer: Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX.

See More Photos in the Web Galleries.

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TLBAA Member Donates Steers to Fort Worth Herd

TLBAA member Van Mask with Heart 6 Cattle Company in Belton, TX, recently donated two steers – Walter and Snort – to the Fort Worth Herd. The steers were personally delivered by Van on Thursday, May 17, 2007. The two new arrivals will slowly be introduced into the herd and will soon be participating in the twice-daily parades through the Stockyards.

Fort Worth Herd Trail Boss Kristen Liggett with Van Mask, Heart 6 Cattle Company, Belton, TX.

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TLBT Member Raising Funds for World Show with Barbecue

TLBT member Kelly Donnelly, Pulaski, TN, has been saving every penny and working hard to save enough money to attend the 2007 World Show. Donnelly was recently featured on the Giles news Web site for his fundraising efforts. According to the story, Donnelly will be holding a barbecue dinner to try and subsidize a trip to the upcoming World Show. Read more about Donnelly on the Giles News Web site.

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Hotel Information for TLBAA Breeders Symposium to be held June 29-30

Hotels are available for attendees of the upcoming TLBAA Breeders Symposium on June 29-30, in Stillwater, OK. For more information about reservations, please contact the hotels directly. Note: After May 29, rooms are available on a first come-first serve basis.

Hampton Inn and Suites – (405) 743-1306

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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: Prices steady with demand and trade moderate. New crop is slowly making an appearance into the market. Dairy quality Alfalfa and horse quality Coastal Bermuda hay is starting out close to old crop prices. Comments have been made that hay prices will continue to be high as long as corn and fuel prices stay high, or that prices will remain high until there is more new crop in the market. Some have reported that there might not be much until second cutting, as many are going to fill their own needs first since they ran out early last year. Others have commented that this first cutting might not be the best in quality due to the heavy rains that saturated the fields. Either the hay laid down was rained on, or cutting was put off because of the rain and now has weeds. Most areas have received rain in the past week, which has helped improve the conditions of many other crops being grown. Most areas have cutting and baling underway. Soil moisture in most places is ranged from short to surplus. Pasture and rangeland conditions have been rated as mostly good, and are improving due to the moisture received. Wheat has been rated as good and is maturing well, and will be harvested soon. There have been some reports of leaf rust. Corn has been reported as fair to excellent. 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.

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Cole Dowden