Texas Longhorn Heritage Show at the Houston Livestock Show This Weekend! Don’t Miss the Revelry Party this Friday Night! - Rockdale Spring Show Program Deadline March 24 - Updated Consignment Forms and Information Packets For TLBAA Membership Sales Posted on TLBAA Web site - Meeting Planned for TLBAA Members in Region Eight - Winchester Futurity Meeting This Weekend! - TLBT Member Going to College On Show Ring Winnings - TLBAA Members Big Winners at San Antonio Livestock Show - Elementary Student Finalist for "Best in Show" with Longhorn Art - International Photojournalist Visits Running Arrow Farm - Big Bend to Host Roundup TLBT Members Welcome to Apply for Mosser Family Scholarship and TLBT Gratuity Program Drought Conditions Update
Texas Longhorn Heritage Show at the Houston Livestock Show This Weekend! Don’t Miss the Revelry Party this Friday Night!
The National Heritage Show and Revelry Party will be held in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (February 28-March 22).
Among the many events in which the Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association (TLBGCA) will be a major participant in are the Revelry Welcome Party and silent auction, to be held in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's International Room on March 14. They also will focus their attention on the youth show, as part of their investment in the youth.
On March 14 – 16, the TLBGCA will host a Hospitality Booth in cooperation with TLBAA. Next to the Hospitality Booth, there will be 15 pens of trophy Longhorn steers on exhibit. The Heritage Show will be held on March 16. All information about the Rodeo and the National Heritage Show can be found on to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Web site at www.hlsr.com.
2008 Houston Livestock Show Judges Announced
Youth Show – 8 am - March 16, 2008 – Judge: Jim Williams, Boling, TX. Showmanship to follow after youth show concludes.
Open Show – 2:30 pm - March 16, 2008 – Judge: Dr. Bill Able, Miami, OK.
Rockdale Spring Show Program Deadline March 24
The Rockdale Spring Show, sponsored by the South Texas Longhorn Association, will be held April 4-6, 2008. The deadline for entries into the program is March 24, 2008. Entry forms are available on the STLA Web site and for more information download the PDF flyer or contact Louis Christa at (210) 863-7003, Lchri58@msn.com or Tammy Tiner at (979) 229-5716 or tammy@rafter-h-longhorns.com
This year the Rockdale show will have three youth shows over three days with an open haltered and open haltered trophy steer show. Download the flyer for more information and remember to enter early to be included in the program.
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Updated Consignment Forms and Information Packets For TLBAA Membership Sales Posted on TLBAA Web site
The TLBAA is dedicated to offering its members an economical and efficient way
to market their registered cattle plus their commercial cattle and roping stock. Please download these consignment forms and information packets if you are planning on consigning your Longhorns to TLBAA membership sales. For more information please visit the TLBAA Membership Sales page on the TLBAA Web site or contact TLBAA Sales Assistant Kim Barfield at (817) 625-6241 or Kim@tlbaa.org.
Consignment Forms and Seller's Information:
Best at West
Pre-Catalog Sale Form - (25kb - PDF)
West Consignment Form - (322kb - PDF)
TLBAA Membership Sales Forms
General Consignment Form - (24kb - PDF)
TLBAA Sales Information Sheet - (2,337kb - PDF)
To view these forms you will need Adobe Reader, please visit Adobe's Web site if you do not have Adobe Reader already installed.
Meeting Planned for TLBAA Members in Region Eight
On Saturday May 10, 2008, TLBAA Board Member Stacey Taylor, Denton, TX, will host a meeting for TLBAA members in Region Eight.
Topics for discussion are welcome. Please email or call Stacey Taylor at (469) 233-7737 or staceyjm@hotmail.com. If planning to attend, please RSVP by Saturday April 12, 2008.
Meeting details:
TLBAA Region 8 Meeting
Saturday, May 10, 2008
North Texas University, Gateway Center
Room 4347, 801 N. Texas Blvd,
Denton, TX
8 am – 12 pm
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Winchester Futurity Meeting This Weekend!
A Winchester Futurity Meeting will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Bolen Longhorn Ranch, 584 Davisville Road, Lufkin, Texas.
Please RSVP if you have not done so already. For directions, please call Donnie Taylor - cell (936) 414-1401 or Bruce Ollive - cell (936) 674-5180.
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TLBT Member Going to College On Show Ring Winnings
TLBT member Katie Willard, Bullard, TX, was featured in an article published on February 14, 2008, in the Tri County Leader newspaper. The article highlights that after many years of showing on the TLBAA show circuit she earned money to attend college.
According to the article, Willard began showing Longhorns at the age of 12 with the encouragement of TLBAA member Gary Cole, for whom Willard has shown many animals and won many blue ribbons. Willard said in the article, that she learned to show Longhorns by attending TLBAA member John T. Baker’s Sunrise Showmanship Camp in 2003 and from there she became a regular winner in the show ring.
Willard plans to attend Texas A&M University in College Station and plans to become a large animal veterinarian.
According to the article Willard said, “when Bevo gets sick, they don't call on someone in Austin for his care. He goes straight to Aggieland.”
Congratulations Katie and good luck at Texas A&M! Read more on the Tri County Leader Web site. Thanks to the Cole's for sharing this news with the Trails!
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TLBAA Members Big Winners at San Antonio Livestock Show
From San Antonio Livestock Show Press Release
Grand Champion honors went to TLBT member Shelby Rod of El Campo, TX, with her Longhorn and Grand Champion Female named Fan Fair (shown below). Rod is a member of the El Campo FFA Chapter and a member of the Wharton 4-H. She plans to attend Texas A&M and study maritime or chemical engineering.
The Reserve Grand Champion Longhorn, Sunrise Snatcher, was exhibited by TLBT member Elizabeth Tomasi, Houston, TX. Tomasi is an accounting major at the University of Texas. She takes on the challenge of balancing school work and showing because this is what she loves to do.
Grand Champion Bull honors went to TLBT member Macey Dilley of Florence, TX, with her longhorn named Gold Rush (shown below) Dilley is in the 5 th grade and she hopes to be a veterinarian. “He is the sweetest senior bull…ever,” Dilley said.
The Reserve Grand Champion bull, Sunrise Snatcher, was exhibited by TLBT member Elizabeth Tomasi, Houston, TX.
Grand Champion Longhorn Steer honors went to TLBT member Shelby Rod of El Campo, TX, with her Longhorn named OL Turbo’s Tinkle (shown below).
The Reserve Grand Champion Longhorn Steer, LL Raider, was exhibited by TLBT member McKenna Kimble of Karnes City, TX. Kimble is a 7 th grader who enjoys showing and would like to become a veterinarian.
Many TLBAA members received top honors in the Open and Non-Haltered shows.
Grand Champion Trophy Steer and Reserve Grand Champion Trophy Steer honors went to TLBAA members Drs. Joyce, Janis and Scott Kimble of Kimble Cattle Company in Karnes City, TX.
The Grand Champion Steer was named WOW KCC and the Reserve Grand Champion Steer was named KC Ranger.
Out of the seven Longhorns in the class the Kimble Cattle Company placed first through fifth.
Grand Champion Non-Haltered Female honors went to TLBAA members Carol and James Gentz Jr. of Gentz Cattle Company in Winnie, TX. Their winning Longhorn is HL Carley Sue 76.
The Reserve Grand Champion Non-Haltered Female honors went to TLBAA member Teresa R. Castillo of El Castillo Ranch in Lexington, TX. Her Longhorn is Angelita 502.
Non-Haltered Female Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion honors went to TLBAA Board Member Steven Zunker and Louis Christa of the Box Z Ranch in Luling, TX. The Grand Champion Longhorn was named Horton’s Honey and the Reserve Grand Champion was named PLR Warrior’s Wildflower.
The San Antonio Livestock Show is the largest junior livestock show in the nation. In pursuit of its mission “Helping Youth Today So That Agriculture Can Grow Tomorrow,” the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has committed more than $79 million to youth education since 1984.
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Elementary Student Finalist for "Best in Show" with Longhorn Art
Art teacher Natalie Ridley, daughter of TLBAA members Doug and Sandy Stotts, Midway, TX, found an enriching use for her parents’ Longhorns in an art project for her students and one, Justin Reyna, received recognition for his work.
Reyna’s oil pastel of the Stotts’ Spotted Bevo was chosen as a finalist, one of only 10 in the Humble Independent School District.
Students in grades one through five selected rodeo art to create from several Web sites. They spent several days outlining and then coloring their subject with oil pastels. They then painted over the picture with black India ink and immediately water washed it, allowing the ink to settle only in places where the oil pastel coverage wasn’t complete. This technique allows for an aged and rustic look. Congratulations to Justin and all of the finalists!
Thanks to the Stotts for sharing this news with the Trails!
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International Photojournalist Visits Running Arrow Farm
Submitted by Trails Writer Carolyn Hunter
Mitch Kezar of Kezar Photo conducted a photo shoot on February 12, 2008. He was on assignment at Running Arrow Farm in Wellington, TX, from Living The Country Life magazine for a potential feature story about Texas Longhorn cattle. The bi-monthly magazine is a national publication that has regional feature stories throughout the year and mails to 200,000 rural homeowners . Bill and Sandy Martin were honored to have this international photojournalist visit, take numerous photos and conduct a lengthy interview.
“According to the hoped for feature article in Living The Country Life , the Editor told us that it would ‘probably’ be in print sometime over the next 12 months,” said Bill. “They found our place via an internet search for Longhorn operations. We were totally surprised that we were selected for an interview and photo shoot. I suppose since we were a ‘small’ operation, ours had reader interest as a ‘small, hobby type’ weekend Longhorn operation,”
Kezar has done photo shoots and editorial write-ups on an international basis, including Africa and China. He was twice named for the Pulitzer Prize. Some of his magazine photo credits have included Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Money, Fortune, Time, Newsweek, Business Week, and Successful Farming. Corporate clients who have used his photography have included Realtree, 3-M, Yamaha, Honeywell, Cabelas, Pfizer, Springfield Armory, Rockwell International and others. To see some of his impressive photography, visit his Web site at www.kezarphoto.com
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Big Bend to Host Roundup
Originally published on the Austin American Statesman Web site
If you've always wanted to play cowboy, Texas Parks and Wildlife has a party scheduled for you. The twice-annual Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive is coming up April 3-5 at Big Bend Ranch State Park in West Texas.
Cattle workers from all over the country and even around the world have shown up for the drive. All you have to do is pay $975 for the three-day event, during which time the cattle will be moved to ranch headquarters for branding and counting.
The payment includes horse and tack, food and lodging and park wranglers. Call Big Bend Ranch State Park at (432) 358-4444.
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TLBT Members Welcome to Apply for Mosser Family Scholarship and TLBT Gratuity Program
All active TLBT members are welcome to apply for the Mosser Family Memorial Scholarship to be awarded at the 2008 World Show.
The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association Foundation established the Mosser Family Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of TLBAA member and Longhorn breeder Rex Mosser’s beloved wife Vicki and son Philip.
TLBAA members have contributed to the scholarship fund throughout the year publicly at Longhorn sales and by making private donations. Because of the generosity of our TLBAA members, the Mosser Family Memorial Scholarship is possible. The donation will help some wonderful, deserving students attend school in the future.
Please read over the Guidelines carefully to make sure you qualify for the
Mosser Family Memorial Scholarship.
Applications are also being accepted for the TLBT Gratuity Program. Applicants can be any youth member of the TLBT or current age appropriate member of the TLBAA who is actively working with the Texas Longhorn breed. For more information download the application and guidelines from the TLBAA Web site. (Adobe PDF Reader Required to View Application and Guidelines.)
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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 remain steady, with demand moderate to good. Movement and trade activity moderate, instances slow due to the rising fuel costs. Most areas are still dry, but some have received moisture late in the week and are expecting more over the weekend. Although some are still extremely dry and some wildfires have started or have been burning for a while and have destroyed land. Some are still preparing fields for new crop. Soil moisture still ranges from very short to adequate, most at short. Pasture and rangeland conditions are in poor condition. Wheat is still declining due to lack of moisture. 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.
