Resignations Occur at August 20th TLBAA Board Meeting

At the August 20th TLBAA Board of Directors meeting held in Fort Worth, TX, General Manager Larry Barker submitted his resignation to the TLBAA Board of Directors. A motion from the board accepted Barker’s resignation effective immediately.

During the meeting other TLBAA directors and officers submitted their resignations including: Chairman and At-Large Director Ben Gravett, Warrenton, VA; Executive Vice Chairman and Region 13 Director Tom Claassen, Garwin, IA; First Vice Chairman and Region 2 Director Lee Sherbeyn, Bealeton, VA; Treasurer and At-Large Director Buck Adams, Guthrie, OK; Region 8 Director Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, TX; Region 12 Director Christy Randolph, Smithville, TX; Region 9 Director Larry Stewart, Lampasas, TX.

TLBAA Sales Manager Jim Curry also submitted his resignation.

After the resignations were submitted the remaining board members selected Dr. Fritz Moeller, Socorro, NM, as chairman.

New temporary directors were also installed. Elected by secret ballot by the TLBAA Board to Region 8 was Kerry Mounce, Anna, TX.

New TLBAA Chairman Dr. Fritz Moeller, with consensus from the TLBAA Board, selected the following TLBAA members by executive appointment endorsed by the TLBAA Board.

• Region 12 Director - Paul Braswell, Forestburg, TX.
• Region 9 Director - Robert Richey, San Angelo, TX.

The meeting was recorded by a licensed and certified court reporter and transcripts will be available on the E-Trails in approximately two-to-three weeks.

There are no other changes within the TLBAA Staff and TLBAA business is continuing to be conducted.

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Michael& Frances Hernandez Host New Mexico Field Day

Sunny days and cool nights provided a perfect setting for the New Mexico Texas Longhorn Breeders Field Day on August 18-19th. Over 60 members, guests and area ranchers attended the informative field day hosted by Michael and Frances Hernandez at their Santa Terecita Ranch north of Datil, NM.

Hosts Michael and Frances Hernandez, Terecita Ranch.

A Breeders Clinic started right after lunch on Saturday. Former Trails editor Carolyn Hunter explained the many benefits of raising Texas Longhorns. She was followed by Dr. Fritz Moeller, TLBAA Director from Socorro, NM, who discussed breeding programs, setting goals, establishing a marketing program and the fun of raising Texas Longhorns. Wade Wilson, Alto, NM, explained to the group how to prepare for consignment sales, including selection, deadlines, catalogs and conditioning the animal themselves. NMTLB President Jim Johnson, Anthony, NM, discussed how well Longhorns and Longhorn crosses excel in the feedlot.

Field Day speakers: TLBAA Board Member Dr. Fritz Moeller, Wade Wilson, Carolyn Hunter and Jim Johnson.

Next the group moved into the roping arena to evaluate the gathered Santa Terecita cattle where Dr. Moeller discussed what to look for in a producing Longhorn. As attendees walked among the gentle cattle, they were able to ask questions, comment on certain points, and generally increase their knowledge, both from a cattleman’s and a judge’s view.

Dr. Fritz Moeller explains selection points in his live cattle evaluation.

Following a hay ride tour of the pastures, everyone settled in for a terrific chuckwagon dinner prepared by Jo Ann Remondini and her award-winning “Packing Mama’s Chuckwagon Crew” from Cliff, NM. They had worked all day preparing their dutch oven treats of brisket, biscuits, beans, green chili stew and a variety of cobblers, which were very much appreciated. After everyone had eaten their fill, they adjourned to the barn for a dance with music provided by a live band that knew all the country/western and New Mexican favorites. The highlight was when Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hernandez, Sr. celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary with a special dance to their favorite tune.

Saturday dawned clear and bright. After a chuckwagon breakfast, everyone gathered at the arena again for a discussion by Hunter on cattle photography. She explained how to prepare for a photograph, set up an animal, and other factors to provide the best photographs for print advertising, catalogs, and Web sites. Hunter displayed examples of both good and bad shots.

After the presentation the group boarded the hay wagon again, armed with their cameras and traveled to the main pasture. Local cowboys herded the group of penned cattle out of the pens, providing a unique photo opportunity for the photographers.

Later Suzanne Smith, granddaughter of the famous western photographer J.E. Smith, described his photos and the J.E. Smith Photography Museum and Gallery in Socorro, NM. Smith recorded the everyday happenings of the 1880s cowmen, which included the Magdalena shipping pens in 1885.

Before everyone prepared to depart, NMTLB President Jim Johnson presented plaques of appreciation to hosts Mike and Frances Hernandez, and speakers Carolyn Hunter and Suzanne Smith. Hunter presented prizes to Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM, and Carrie Sarnicky, Datil, NM, for Best Photograph, chosen from the ones that members had brought to the meeting.

New Mexico Museum to Host Winkler Exhibit

The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Foundation Museum, located in Las Cruces, will host a special exhibit of the paintings and prints of Texas Longhorn artist, Kathy Winkler, from August 27th to October 29th, 2007.  The one-woman show will include some of Kathy's newest paintings of Longhorn cattle and other well-recognized cattle breeds, as well as several of her favorite paintings.

“Downtime 2”, by Kathy Winkler

You can meet the artist and view the exhibit at a gallery reception to be held on October 19, 2007.
The annual meeting of the Farm & Ranch Heritage Foundation Board will be held and this year's honorees for the Heritage Hall of Fame will be named on that day as well.
The Museum Store will carry a limited supply of Winkler prints during this special exhibit. For more information, please contact Suzanne Perry at The Longhorn Gallery at www.TheLonghornGallery.com

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Longhorns Named Mascots of Cattle Baron Hotel

Two Champion Longhorn steers have been named the mascots of The Cattle Baron’s Quality Inn & Suites in Fort Worth, TX. The steers, Real Beef and El Cid, are owned by Gary and Kay Cole of Penrose, CO.

Kay and Gary Cole atop Real Beef and El Cid.

As mascots, the steers have traveled to several Choice Hotel Reservation Call Centers across the country including Minot, ND, Spokane, WA, and Grand Junction, CO. They will also appear at the September 20th grand opening of the Fort Worth Cattle Baron on I-30, and then will go to other call centers in Illinois and Florida.

The call centers host shows throughout the year so that hotel proprietors have a chance to tour the center and listen to calls coming to customer relations and group sales. Each hotel and chain tries to bring attention to its location, and the Cattle Baron felt the Texas Longhorn steers showcased the western theme of their hotel. Participants are invited to have their photo made with the steers. Over 600 were taken at the Minot show.

Show and Sale Announcements

The Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour will begin the 2007-2008 season at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on October 20-21, 2007. At the State Fair of Texas, TLBT Youth will have their chance to compete for $30,000 in scholarship funds made possible by the generosity of TLBAA members John and Diann Chase, Fort Worth, TX.

The Chase’s generosity has made a college education a reality for TLBT members and encouraged the youth to concentrate their energies toward breeding and showing Texas Longhorns. For more information about the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour please visit their Web site.

Entry forms are available at the State Fair of Texas Web site. Please download the form and submit it to TLBAA Events Coordinator Pam Dodson at the TLBAA office by August 25, 2007.

• October 18, 2007 – South Carolina State Fair Texas Longhorn World Qualifying Show(Open Haltered Only), Columbia, SC. Information and entry forms available at www.scstatefair.com or contact Teresa Mathis at (803) 642-8963 or longhornsc@bellsouth.net.
• November 18, 2007 - 4th Annual Tri-State Longhorn Sale, Crawford, NE. Selling in conjunction with Fort Robinson State Park. Contact Art and Haley Anders home:(308) 665-2457, work: (308) 665-1920, Art’s cell: (308) 430-4909, Haley’s cell: (308) 430-4908 or email: haleyart@yahoo.com.
• February 2, 2008 – South Texas Longhorn Association/San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Longhorn Show, San Antonio, TX. Youth, Haltered and Open Non-Haltered. Deadline for Entris: December 1, 2007. Contact Steven Zunker at (210) 827-3940 or boxzranch@msn.com.
• February 16-17, 2008 – Sierra Longhorn Show, Truth or Consequences, NM. Qualifying Haltered, Non-Haltered and Youth. Contact Alex Montes cell: (505) 642-5027 or home: (505) 773-4357 or online at www.tlbnm.com.
• May 10-11, 2008 – Brenham Spring Show sponsored by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association, Brenham, TX. Contact Bobby DuBose (409) 594-6248 or www.tlbgca.com.
• CANCELLED - October 27, 2007 - First Annual Longhorn Legends Award Banquet a Tribute to TLBAA Board Member Harvey Rasmussen and Special Heifer Sale sponsored by the Texas Longhorn Breeder's Marketing Alliance. Doral Tesoro Hotel & Golf Club, Alliance/Fort Worth, TX. CANCELLED

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Deadline for December Best at West Announced

The deadline for pre-catalog consignments for the December Best at West Sale is October 10, 2007. For more information please contact TLBAA Sales Management (817) 625-6241.

ATLA 25th Anniversary Information

Alberta Texas Longhorn Association members are looking forward to ATLA’s 25th Anniversary to be held on September 1, 2, and 3 at Ron Walker’s ranch in Red Cliff, Alberta. All past and present members are invited to attend the gathering. For more information about the 25th Anniversary gathering contact Ron Walker at: (403) 548-6684.

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NEW 2007 HORN SHOWCASE SHOW ENTRY FORMS AND SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

The upcoming 2007 Horn Showcase will highlight the best of the Longhorn breed and for this event the TLBAA has prepared exciting new sponsorship packages. Also available are entry forms for the 2007 Horn Showcase Show. Download this PDF detailing the packages and add your name to the best of the breed by supporting the 2007 Horn Showcase.

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Correction for E-Trails Issue #148

In the article about Broc Timm exhibiting his Texas Longhorn steer in E-Trails Issue #148, it was incorrectly stated that Broc Timm is from Peaster, TX, and that the fair was in Parker County Texas. Broc Timm is from Grand Junction, IA, and the fair he exhibited at was the Greene County Fair. We apologize for the error and thank Ron Nederhoff, Earlham, IA, for bringing this to our attention.

Correction for August Dams of Distinction

The owners listed for two dams of distinction: Cross M Cherokee Miss and Cross M Salsa were printed incorrectly. The Owners of Cross M Salsa are TLBAA Chairman Dr. Fritz and Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM. The Owners of Cross M Cherokee Miss are Jim and Wanda Taylor, Truth or Consequences, NM. We apologize for this error and it will be corrected in the September Trails.

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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: Price trends on hay generally steady this week. Weather the first part of the week was favorable for cutting and bailing and hay producers were in full swing. Thus, supply of baled hay has increased and more available. However, some areas late in the week in southern parts of the state have started to receive more rain and once again bailing in those areas has slowed. Pasture conditions remain excellent in most areas and supplemental feeding only minimal. 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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