2008 TLBAA Select Heifer Sale Results

January 12, 2008
Will Rogers Memorial Complex
Fort Worth, TX
Chairman: Dr. Zech Dameron III
Auctioneer: Joel Lemley
Commentator: Cliff Whitfill

Highlights:

Sale Average: $2,144.40

Top 10 Lots Averaged: $8,605

Corrections Marked in Red

John Parmley and Darlene Aldridge, Somerville, TX, and John and Madison Roberson, Hempstead, TX, with 2008 Select Heifer Sale Chairman Dr. Zech Dameron III, Coppell, TX.

Volume Buyers: John Roberson and Dawn Tidwell, Hempstead, TX; Doug and Sandy Stotts, Midway, TX; Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX; TH Partnership, Argyle, TX; Mike and Kim MacLeod, Palo Pinto, TX.

High Selling Lot:

$22,000 - American Sonata (2005 daughter of American Blues and Over Soon). Consignor: William Burton, Cleveland, TX. Buyer: Star Creek Ranch/Rafter X Ranch Partnership, Somerville, TX.

John and Madison Roberson, Hempstead, TX; Bill Burton, Cleveland, TX; Darlene Aldridge and John Parmley, Somerville, TX.

TLBAA members from across the nation packed the West Arena in the midst of the 2008 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo for the first TLBAA managed sale of the year and enjoyed a sale filled with a Longhorn for every breeder’s budget.

New TLBAA member, John Roberson, Hempstead, TX, enjoyed the sale and in partnership with Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX, became a volume buyer at the sale.

The auctioning of two special donation lots kicked off the sale. The first donated lot, G&L Desert Sage (a 2006 daughter of Kilimanjaro and G&L Silver Sage), was donated by Dr. Gene and TLBAA Board Member Lana Hightower, Van, TX. Many TLBAA members bid on the heifer and donated it back to the sale to raise over $6,000 benefiting a fund for the TLBAA Staff. The second donated lot, Candaw Panchita (a 2005 daughter of Dode’s Big Boy and Abe’s French Kiss), was donated by Andy and Stacy Martinez, Grandview, TX, and raised over $5,000 benefiting the TLBA Foundation.

TLBAA members at the 2008 Select Heifer Sale were treated to special drawings during the sale, which included free registrations and Trails Breeders Guides, amoung other fun giveaways.

Steve and Rene Azinger, Houston, TX; Kevin, Sandy and Doug Stotts, Midway, TX; Rex Mosser, Midway, TX; Barbara and Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX.

Other High Selling Lots:

$12,000 - Southern Déjà Vu (2005 daughter of J.R. Grand Slam and JP Grand Déjà Vu). Consignor: Maurice Ladnier, Perkinston, MS. Buyer: John Roberson and Belinda D Tidwell, Hempstead, TX.

$9,100 - FL Brandys Beauty (2006 daughter of Maximus ST and Peach Brandy ST). Consignor: Wayne Forister, Rocksprings, TX. Buyer: TH Partnership, Argyle, TX.

$7,600 - 585 Georgia (2005 daughter of GF Southbrooke and Mr. C’s Georgia). Consignor: Ron & Kevin Asbill, Tyler, TX. Buyer: Dr. Zech Dameron III, Coppell, TX.

John Oliver, Waxahachie, TX; TLBAA Board Member Bob Larson, Tillamook, OR.

$7,500 - Bayou Belle 514 (2004 daughter of Coach Tommie and Bayou Miss Graves). Consignor: Dr. Eugene Berry, Baton Rouge, LA. Buyer: Rex Mosser, Midway, TX.

$7,000 - ECR Miss Solution (2004 daughter of Houston Solution 111 and Miss Cinnamon). Consignor: El Coyote Ranch, Kingsville, TX. Buyer: John Roberson and Belinda D Tidwell, Hempstead, TX.

Dr. Eugene Berry, Baton Rouge, LA; Nancee and Kerry Mounce, Anna, TX.

$5,600 - Danielle Lena Leigh (2005 daughter of Temptation’s The Ace and Danielle Toro). Consignor: Rex Mosser, Midway, TX. Buyer: Doug and Sandy Stotts, Midway, TX.

$5,500 - SL Apparent Sage (2006 daughter of Apparent Heir and Sage Danielle BL029). Consignor: Randy and Jamie Briscoe, Kingfisher, OK. Buyer: Dr. Eugene Berry, Baton Rouge, LA.

$5,000 - FL Nikita (2006 daughter of Crown’s Smoke Jumper and J.R. Pastel). Consignor: Daniel Fey, Yamhill, OR. Buyer: Crumpton/Cunningham Partnership, Hillsboro, TX.

The West Arena was filled almost to capacity for the 2008 TLBAA Select Heifer Sale during the Fort Worth Stock Show, Fort Worth, TX.

See More Photos in the 2008 TLBAA Select Heifer Sale Web Gallery

2008 Linda Moore Classic Youth Show Featured on Star Telegram Web site

The TLBT youth were front and center in an article published on the Star Telegram Web site on January 17, 2008. Show sponsor Bob Moore was interviewed for the article and had this to say about Longhorn shows, “It's a lot of fun to go to shows and see all the different animals and see the different colors, and their horns are all a little different.”

Also mentioned in the story was TLBT president Ashton Dunsworth, Shawnee, OK, who showed the Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Females in the youth show. TLBT member Shelby Rooker, Poolville, TX, was in a photo published along with the article. Read the full story on the Star-Telegram Web site. Look for show results from the 2008 Fort Worth Stock Show in an upcoming issue of the E-Trails and the March edition of the Trails.

 

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TLBAA Member Featured in Article about Winning Big at 2007 Horn Showcase

At the 2007 Horn Showcase, Rolling O Big Red was announced with the longest total horn measurement of the steer class with 123 and 7/8”. Recently, Big Red’s owner and TLBAA member Leo Omlin, Manteca, CA, was featured in an article published about this record setting measurement on the Recordnet Web site.

According to the article, Omlin has been raising Longhorns since 1975 and had to take special precautions to get Big Red to the satellite measuring in Red Bluff on October 27, 2007, “before hitting the road, Omlin had to secure all wiring in the trailer and make sure Big Red's horns couldn't poke out the open air slots and, say, snag a passing semi.” Read the full story on the Recordnet Web site.

 

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2008 National Western Stock Show Parade Features Texas Longhorns

In an article published on the Denver Post Web site on January 15, 2008, about 30 Longhorn cattle were featured in a parade for the National Western Stock Show, which began on January 12 and will end on January 27, 2008.

The Longhorns belong to TLBAA member Stan Searle, Monument, CO, and the Governor of Colorado rode alongside Searle in the parade. Read the full story on the Denver Post Web site.

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JOIN THE CROWDS! The South Texas Longhorn Association (STLA) invites you to be there for The Texas Longhorn Show at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
on Saturday, February 2, 2008

The all day show, featuring "Kids & Horns," kicks off with Youth Haltered competition and Showmanship in the morning (start time to be announced) followed by the Non-haltered or "Freedom" competition in the afternoon showcasing beautiful females and those always-popular and big- h orned Trophy Steers. For more information, please visit the STLA Web site at www.stla.org.

 

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2008 Houston Livestock Show Hotel Reservations

The TLBAA has reserved a block of 30 rooms at the Marriott Residence Inn Houston Medical Center/Reliant Park.

Located at:

7710 South Main Street
Houston, Texas 77030
(713) 660- 7993

There are 15 queen suites that have been reserved at 149.00 a night (plus tax) and

There are 15 penthouse suites that have been reserved at 189.00 (plus tax). The penthouse suite includes an upstairs loft with an additional queen bed and 2 full bathrooms.

Room Features:

• A fully equipped kitchen
• Dishwasher, full refrigerator, full stove/oven, disposal
• Stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and cooking utensils
• Complimentary High-speed Internet Access

Full sized coffee maker and microwave. Every room has recently undergone a complete renovation. The block of rooms is reserved from March 14-18, 2008.

THESE SPECIAL RATES ARE ONLY GOOD THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2008

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Mark Your Calendars for the 2008 NTLBA Spring Show!

March 7-9, 2008, Glen Rose, TX

Please call Trigg Moore @ 254-396-5592 or TriggM@Triple-T-Longhorns.com for more information. There are several activities planned!

Show Calf Clinic

Youth Judging

Friday March 7 – Move in

Saturday March 8 – Haltered/Non-Haltered

Sunday March 9 – Youth Show

PROGRAM DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2008

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND!

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2008 TLBNM Run to the Mountains Show Announced!

May 10-11 - TLBNM Run to the Mountains, Capitan, NM. Contact info:  (575) 336-9940 or kmcwilson@windstream.net. Information to be online soon at www.tlbnm.com. 

Show Results Posted for 2007 Montana, Nebraska, Spokane Interstate, Northern Rockies and SLTA Winter Festival Shows. Click here for the results!

 

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: Hay prices are steady. Movement and trade activity has been slow to moderate. Cold frigid winter conditions moved into most of Texas and improved demand for hay for supplemental feeding. Furthermore, drought conditions in the south Texas areas continue increasing demand. There continues to be a large amount of Coastal Bermuda and other grass hays on hand in east and central Texas especially large rounds and some of these producers reluctant to sell at current price levels. Rangeland and pasture conditions are very poor to adequate with most at fair. The continuing dry conditions in many parts of the state has made for severe fire conditions. Supplemental feeding continues.

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, click here.

E-Trails Note: Get your Association News front and center in the Trails! Email the information to Brenda@tlbaa.org.

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