TLBT Member On His Way to 2008 TLBAA World Show

TLBT member Wade Hofmeister, Fort Morgan, CO, was featured in an article published on The Fort Morgan Times Web site about his showing efforts and his qualification for the 2008 TLBAA World Show to be held in Fort Worth, TX, on July 8-12, 2008. The article states that Hofmeister qualified by winning four classes at the recent National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO, in late January 2008.

Hofmeister’s mother, Cyndi, was quoted in the article saying, “ He did very well. It’s a good learning opportunity, and you never know how you’re going to do. They have some very good animals there.”

The article states that Hofmeister has been showing Longhorns since 2006 and that he placed fourth in his Youth Showmanship class at the NWSS. Read the full story on The Fort Morgan Times Web site.

Reserve Your Rooms Now for the Dixie Classic! Special Code Needed!

Act fast, reserve your rooms for the 2008 Dixie Classic Sale in Gulfport, MS, on April 11-12, 2008. The official hotel is the Imperial Palace Casino – www.ipbiloxi.com or (888) 946-2847. SPECIAL PASS CODE - S08668. Don’t miss out on all the fun at the Dixie Classic, make your reservations today!

Late Registration Accepted at Longhorn Breeders Seminar This Weekend!

Don’t miss out on an excellent opportunity to learn everything you can about raising and breeding the next great Longhorn at the Longhorn Breeders Seminar in West, TX, at the West Auction on February 9, 2008. Hear and learn from TLBAA Board Member and Breed Advisory Chairman Dr. Bob Kropp, Perry, OK. Learn the inside track about marketing your Longhorns from Trails Editor Brenda Cantrell. More information on the Cactus Ridge Ranch Web site.

Longhorn Obituary – Temptation’s The Ace
1998 – 2008

Temptation’s The Ace, herd sire at Collier Longhorns, died January 2, 2008. He was bred and owned by J.L. Collier, Gustine, TX. A 1998 son of The Ace and Lamb’s Temptation, Temptation’s The Ace had Phenomenon, Superior, Doherty 698 and Jet Jockey in his pedigree.

Collier said that he would miss his bull very much and noted that Temptation’s The Ace was the second bull in the Longhorn industry to reach 80”.

In addition to Collier’s herd, Temptation’s The Ace has produced long horned offspring for several other well-known breeding programs across the country. He was TLBAA A.I. Sire #583.

 

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Longhorn Believe It or Not!

By Carolyn Hunter

Everyone knows that everything is bigger in Texas (at least according to Texans), and Royal Caribbean International cruise line evidently got the message. Their Voyager of the Seas is the largest cruise ship ever to be based on the Gulf Coast and to sail from the Port of Galveston. When it docked in Galveston last month prior to its maiden voyage in April 2008, the ship sported a pair of 600-pound horns measuring 140 feet.

Valued at $24,844, the horns, the largest ever created, are made of 10 oz. flame retardant vinyl coated nylon. They come with four blowers, a 30 ft storage bag, a cold repair kit, instruction manual, and 2-year guarantee on workmanship and material. 

The horns were auctioned on eBay to benefit Starlight Starbright Texas, the state chapter of a foundation that helps seriously ill children and their families. Also included in the package were a seven-day cruise aboard the Voyager of the Seas and four 70x85 ft. Texas flags. Sixteen bids were recorded with the winner paying $4,200 for the deal.

Read more about these unbelievable horns on www.royalcaribbean.com or www.ebay.com/longhorns.

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Sale Announcement!

June 28, 2008 – The Texas Twist Ranch Herd Dispersal Sale, Red River Livestock Sale Barn, Marietta, OK. For more information email Roger Garlitz at texastwist@copper.net.

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Show Results and Hall of Fame Points Posted!

Published in this issue! Results from the 2007 South Texas State Fair, New Mexico State Fair, East Texas State Fair and Texas Rice Festival shows. See the latest show results here! Also available are current points for the TLBT and TLBAA Hall of Fame including the following shows:

Advertising Deadline for March Trails – February 13, 2008.

Reserve Your Space Today! Call or email Rick Fritsche or Laura Standley at (817) 625-6241 or Carolyn Hunter at (817) 808-6895 for your Longhorn Advertising Solution!

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 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 at 254-396-5592 or TriggM@Triple-T-Longhorns.com for more information.

Below is a list of 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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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

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 continue to trade on a steady basis with slow to moderate movement. Many buyers are working off of previous contracts. High quality dairy type or calf type hays are getting extremely hard to find, while average quality hays are more readily available and poorer quality hays are being offered more frequently in an attempt to move them before the new season begins. Corn silage contracts are currently being negotiated in the Panhandle and will undoubtedly have some impact on local hay prices in the upcoming year as always. Feedlots are trying to decide what part of their roughage needs will be provided by hay, by products like cotton burrs, and by silage.

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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