Second Annual Old-Time Lazy L Ranch Sale and Social

June 1-2, 2007
Lampasas, TX
Sale Hosts: Larry and Deborah Stewart
Auctioneer: Jim Curry
Commentators: Larry Stewart and Larry Barker

Sold 26 lots at average lot price of $5,012
Top five lots averaged $11,980
Volume Buyer: Ron and Barbara Marques, Ben Wheeler, TX
65 registered buyers

High Selling Lot - $21,000 – CC CHA-CHING (2004 daughter of Phenomenon and Miss Red Roan Watson). Consignor: Cedar Creek Cattle Company, Cedar Creek, TX. Buyers: Ron and Barbara Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX.

Rick and Michelle Adams, Cedar Creek, TX; Barbara and Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX.

Cool weather, green pastures and a collection of some of the finest Texas Longhorns on display and up for public auction greeted the attendees of the Lazy L Longhorns Second Annual Old-Time Ranch Sale and Social on the first weekend of June in Lampasas, TX.

Deborah and TLBAA Board Member Larry Stewart, Lampasas, TX, with their herd sire Maximus ST.

On Friday, attendees enjoyed viewing sale cattle as well as catching a glimpse of a selection of herd sires from various sale consignors. Friday night was the scene of an excellent barbeque dinner and social hour where many Longhorn breeders enjoyed the cool Hill Country night and were treated to live country music performed by recording artist Todd Fritsch.

Recording Artist Todd Fritsch performed during the Friday night Pre-Sale Party.

On Saturday, a breeder’s symposium on cattle judging was held with featured speaker Lana Hightower, Van, TX. Lana Hightower has been raising and showing her Longhorns since 1993 and has judged many Longhorn cattle shows across the country. During the symposium, Lana gave specific details about the traits and qualities that compose good genetics in Longhorns. Many breeders attended and enjoyed the insight that Lana conveyed.

Lana Hightower, Van, TX, gave a seminar on judging cattle during the Breeders Symposium before the sale on Saturday June 2, 2007.

After the symposium, 225 attendees enjoyed a fried chicken lunch and eagerly awaited the sale to begin. At 1 pm the sale began and the 40 lots up for auction were paraded through the ring and 65 registered buyers began placing their bids. The sale auctioneer was TLBAA Sales Manager Jim Curry and comments were read by Sale Host Larry Stewart and TLBAA General Manager Larry Barker.

Other High Selling Lots:

$10,900 – HL INCREDIBLE RESPECT (2005 daughter of Hunts Command Respect and Incredible Unforgettable). Consignor: Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX. Buyer: Marion Woolie, Houston, TX.

$10,000 – LLL KAREN (2004 daughter of Gun Smoke and J.R. Karmen). Consignor: Lazy L Longhorns, Lampasas, TX. Buyer: Richard Filip, Fayetteville, TX.

$10,000 – CC PRINCESS SUE (2004 daughter of Super Bowl and Bar M Senator’s Princess). Consignor: Cedar Creek Cattle Company, Cedar Creek, TX. Buyer: Nick Mitchell, Irvine, CA.

The buyer who came the farthest was Rietta Iversen, Sidney, MT, who purchased Lot 15 – HL CHRISTINE’S JUNGLE for $5,000 (2006 daughter of Bo Jangles Chex and Miss Christine). Consigned by Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX.

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TLBAA Members in the News!

Longhorns in Washington!

TLBAA members Roger and Joyce Andrews, Washington, VA, were recently featured on the Rappahannock News Web site for their collection of Longhorns. TLBAA Chairman Ben Gravett, Warrenton, VA, is mentioned in the story as the TLBAA member that got the Andrews started with Longhorns. The story highlights the positive impact the cattle have had on the Andrews and gives a brief synopsis of the history of the Longhorn. Read the story on the Rappahanncock News Web site.

Moore Ranch Featured As Cattle Network Ranch of the Week

Located 40 miles Southeast of Dodge City in Bucklin, KS, the Moore Ranch has been chosen as the Cattle Network Cattle Ranch of the Week. The Moore Ranch is a working cattle ranch that offers Ranch Vacations and Trail Drives. Cattle are raised naturally just as they were in the Old West. Recently the Moore Ranch donated an AQHA Quarter Horse mare to the 2007 Millennium Futurity, which benefited the survivors of the Greensburg, KS, tornado. Read the ranch of the week listing on Cattle Network's Web site.For more information on the Moore Ranch click here.

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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 remain steady to weak. Movement is still slow. Trade and demand are moderate. Demand for Dairy quality hay is good. Most areas have received rain ranging from traces to upwards of ten inches, especially in the North, East, Central and Southern areas. In these areas, some have also experienced flooding conditions. The rains have really hampered fieldwork and hay operations. Those who have been able to cut and bale have made comments of uneven yields and lower quality due to postponement of fertilizing and cutting which gave way for weeds to spring up. Most areas that have had dryer conditions are reporting of hay continuing to be laid down, baled and put up. Comments have been made that if weather conditions dry up in the next few weeks that second cutting will improve both on yields and quality. Wheat is rated as good to excellent condition. Corn is mostly planted and is looking good. Soil moisture has been reported at very short to surplus, with most areas fair to good. Pasture and rangeland conditions are fair to good. 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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