TLBAA Calendar Space Available - TLBAA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - October Breeders’ Seminar Postponed - Trails Editorial Assistant Accepts New Position - 2008 Fall Horn Showcase Show and Sale - Horn Showcase Sponsors and Schedule - Sponsor the Horn Showcase - Best at West Sale Pre-Catalog Deadline - Premier Heifer Sale Consignment Deadline - Show Announcements - TLBT Family Featured in Fort Worth Star-Telegram - TLBAA Members Clean Up After Hurricane - “The Imus Ranch Record” Released - TLBAA Chairman and Members on Local Television Station - Legendary Longhorns, LLC Formed - TLBAA Texas Longhorn Cookbook - TLBT Holding Stuffed Animal Drive - Trails Advertising Policy - Weekly Texas Hay Report -
TLBAA Calendar Space Available
There are only a few more spots available in the 2009 TLBAA Calendar. Space is going quick, and will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis, so contact Rick, Carolyn or Laura today to reserve a spot for your program.
For $1,200 you can showcase your cattle in the calendar and as a bonus you will receive 100 additional calendars to hand out to friends, family and business associates. The calendars will be inserted in the November 2008 issue of the Trails. Contact Rick or Laura at (817) 625-6241 or Carolyn at (817) 808-6895.
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TLBAA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Will Rogers Memorial Complex
Centennial Room
Fort Worth, TX
8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
TLBAA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
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October Breeders’ Seminar Postponed
The October 2008 Breeders’ Seminar that was scheduled for this coming weekend, Oct. 4, has been postponed. “Due to lack of participation, the Breeders Seminar has been postponed for this weekend,” said Paul Braswell. If you have any questions, contact Paul Braswell at cactusridgeranch.com.
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Trails Editorial Assistant Accepts New Position
Jordan Overturf, editorial assistant for the Trails magazine has accepted a position as copy editor for the Temple Daily Telegram. His last day with the magazine was October 1, 2008.
“While he was only on staff for five months, Jordan made tremendous contributions to the Trails and he will be extremely missed by the entire TLBAA staff,” said Trails’ editor in chief Brenda Cantrell.
“We wish him the best, as he continues his journalism career and I know for certain he will be a great asset to any organization that is lucky enough to have him on board.”
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2008 Fall Horn Showcase Show and Sale
Fall Horn Showcase Banquet & Live Auction
Be sure to attend the Live Auction and Banquet on Friday night during the Fall Horn Showcase. This year it all takes place at Will Rogers, surrounded by award winning cattle and great companionship amongst Longhorn breeders. So, keep your boots on and enjoy a great time because it will be an event to remember. Col. Eddie Wood will pick up his gavel one more time to serve as the evening’s auctioneer. With Wood keeping the crowd engaged and the amazing items up for auction, there is no doubt it will be a fast-paced and exciting event. You don’t want to miss it.
Donated Auction Items
An original Longhorn oil painting commissioned for the TLBAA by Roger Iker
A Custom Fire Pit
- Doug & Sandy Stotts
An Evening at the Ballpark in Arlington
– Big Trail Ranch
A luxury suite during a 2009 Texas Rangers game of buyers choice for 20 guests. Each guest will also receive a $100 gift certificate to use with Big Trail Ranch in the store toward the purchase of custom Luchese boots or other featured products.
Authentic Navajo Rug
– Brent & Cindy Bolen
The 36”x47” rug also includes a DVD “Dine Weaving: Fine Art in its Cultural Context” which covers the origin, philosophy, and history of Navajo weaving.
Night In the Historic Stockyards
Hotel accomodations at Hyatt Place, Dinner at H3 and two tickets to Billy Bob's TX. Special thanks to our Fort Worth Stockyard Partners
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Donate Auction Items
Donations of Live and Silent Auction items are being accepted for the Horn Showcase. If you would like to contribute an item to the auctions, please contact Leslie Gandy at the TLBAA office (817) 625-6241 or leslie@tlbaa.org.
Horn Showcase Catalog Now Available!
Click here to download the catalog.
Hotel Information
Hyatt Place Stockyards
Contact Linda Franco
(817) 378-1704
for the Special Horn Showcase Rate
Reminder!
Any cattle not particpating in the Horn Showcase that are in transist, CAN NOT be housed at Will Rogers. There is space available at the Historic Stockyards pens. Please contact Kim Barfield at (817) 625-6241.
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Horn Showcase Sponsors & Schedule
Click here to view the Schedule and List of Sponsors
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Sponsor the Horn Showcase!
Sponsorship packages for the 2008 Horn Showcase are still available and being accepted. Remember, we need your support to make this the best Showcase ever!
Check out the different sponsorships available that include a ranch booth, hanging banners and more.
Download the sponsorship information and support the Horn Showcase.
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Best at West Sale Pre-Catalog Deadline
The deadline for pre-catalog consignments to the December Best at West Sale in West, TX, is Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. The catalog will be printed in the November issue of Trails.
Premier Heifer Consignment Deadline
The deadline for the Premier Heifer Sale is November 1, 2008. Consignments must be in the TLBAA office by this date. Contact Allison Chipman or Kim Barfield at (817) 625-6241.
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Show Announcements
Jan. 20-21, 2009 – Fort Worth Stock Show, Fort Worth, TX. Entries are due to the TLBAA no later than Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. The premium book is online at www.fwssr.com/
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TLBT Family Featured in Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram ran a feature story on Jay and Suzanne Faske’s family on Sunday, Sept. 28. Jay and Suzanne, owners of Vida Nueva Ranch, Somerville, TX, have adopted 15 children from foreign countries. The family, totaling 19, are active members of the TLBT and will be attending the State Fair of Texas in October. Congratulations and thank you to the Faske family for being such wonderful ambassadors for the TLBT.
To read the entire story, visit the Fort Worth Star Telegram Web site.
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TLBAA Members Clean Up After Hurricane
Gentz Cattle Company
Submitted by: Carol Gentz
We survived Hurricane Ike. We lost the same barn we rebuilt after Rita and the roof on our show barn. Other than the barns, our main loss was our trees. Our cattle are fine. In fact Jimmy went to check on them early morning after the storm while the wind was still really bad and he said the cattle were grazing like nothing was going on.
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James and Carol Gentz’ damaged barn. |
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James Gentz looks at damage following Hurricane Ike. |
Some repairmen working on getting our electricity back on were from West Virginia. They were taking pictures of our Longhorns and James invited them to come and get on our riding steer. I think we ended up putting several crews on the steer before they left town. Something to remember from their trip to Texas!
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West Virginian electrical worker gets a ride on a Texas Longhorn steer at the Gentz Cattle Company ranch, Winnie, TX. |
Rocking G Ranch
Submitted by: Carolyn Hunter
Dayami and Ramie Griffin of Rocking G Ranch at Beaumont, TX, finally were able to get in touch. They were without electricity for about 16 days and their cell phone service is erratic. The family stayed at the ranch during the hurricane and suffered the loss of four barns including their hay barn. Ramie says there is a tree down on every fence, and two holes in the roof of their house where limbs fell, but the cattle are okay. He says it will definitely take awhile to recover and before things are back to normal.
As far as the Griffins had heard, Longhorn breeders in the area were all alright, including Shannon Larson and family at Beaumont.
Hurricane Relief
View a list of volunteers and those in need.
The TLBAA wishes to thank ITLA President Larry Smith II for contacting Executive Vice Chairman Charlie Buenger to propose the ITLA and TLBAA work together in a humanitarian effort to assist those in need from the recent hurricanes to hit the Gulf Coast.
Charlie Buenger contacted TLBAA Chairman Dr. Fritz Moeller with Mr. Smith's request, and Dr. Moeller was in agreement with Mr. Smith's proposal.
Below is Mr. Smith's message to the ITLA membership:
Hello ITLA Members,
As I am sure most of you are aware, portions of Texas has been affected severely from Hurricane Ike. Along with great devastation to many people, the livestock industry has also been affected.
Mr. Charlie Buenger, Executive Vice President of the TLBAA, and I have communicated concerning the events of Hurricane Ike. We have agreed that our respective offices will exchange names, and make public any Longhorn cattle or Longhorn Breeders that we become knowledgeable of who are in need of assistance.
Thank you,
Larry Smith II
President, ITLA
If you are a member of either organization and require any assistance, we are here to help. Call the association's office and leave your name, address and phone number(s) and how we can best assist you.
The TLBAA and ITLA stand united in our effort to assist our members in need.
TLBAA (817) 625-6241
ITLA (254) 898-0157
Click here to download information on
Livestock Indemnity from Farm Service Agency.
“The Imus Ranch Record” Released
Albuquerque Journal
A new CD recorded to raise money for the Imus Ranch was released on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The Imus Ranch is a working New Mexico cattle ranch founded by radio personality Don Imus and his wife, Deirdre, to help ill children. The CD includes contributions from Delbert McClinton, Raul Malo, Randy Travis, Big and Rich, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakum, Vince Gill and Patti Loveless. Imus selected the artists and the songs.
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TLBAA Chairman and Members on Local Television Station
Submitted by: Rebecca Moeller
At the New Mexico State Fair, a reporter from KOAT –TV, which broadcasts statewide, interviewed Gary Cole, Mountains & Plains affiliate president and TLBAA chairman Dr. Fritz Moeller during the Texas Longhorn show. The reporter was interested in the economy and the expense of travel and showing animals. Gary stated that some small breeders simply can’t afford to show while others like himself can’t afford not to. Fritz told the reporter that in spite of the economy, the Longhorns were still the largest and best-attended breed of the livestock shows at this year’s fair.
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Legendary Longhorns, LLC Formed
Submitted by: Marijo Balmer
Legendary Longhorns, LLC, amazed the huge crowds in Albuquerque during the month of September. This newly-formed group has taken the concept of Longhorn steer training to new levels and has exceeded expectations with these amazing riding, performing Longhorns. In May 2008, a small group of dedicated friends decided they enjoyed working and training Longhorns so much that it was time to introduce these stunningly beautiful and intelligent animals to the public. Some members of the group had been working with Longhorns for years and were well aware of the capabilities of these wonderful animals, while others were proficient in riding horses and mules. It didn't take long for these "cowboys" to be overwhelmingly impressed when introduced to the intelligence and gentleness of Longhorns.
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Clay Bailey, Edgewood, NM, rides Abrams through the crowd. . |
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Fred Balmer, Folsom, NM, atop Bob. |
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TLBAA Texas Longhorn Cookbook
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TLBT Holding Stuffed Animal Drive
TLBT officers are asking that you bring more than just your show animals to the State Fair of Texas Show on Oct. 19, 2008.
They are holding their first Stuffed Animal Drive and will be collecting new stuffed animals during the course of the three-day show. TLBT officers and members will then deliver the animals to the Children’s Hospital in Dallas.
More drives will be held at shows through-out the year and donations will be delivered to a children’s hospital in the area.
“By delivering stuffed animals to patients, we hope to bring a few minutes to their day when they can forget their worries,” said Becca Vizza, TLBT President.
So, when loading up your trailer for the show, don’t forget to load up a couple of soft and cuddly animals, as well. For more information, contact Becca Vizza at cowgirlvizza@aol.com.
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Trails Advertising Policy
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Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last week: Hay prices mostly steady and many report market stabilizing somewhat. Demand and trade activity light to moderate. Hay held in firm hands in many instances as growers are reluctant to sell in hopes of higher prices later in the fall and winter. Many areas have received moisture and trade has slowed with greening of pastures and no need for supplemental feeding. Those areas along the southeastern coast continue to be plagued with major problems resulting from the damage by Hurricane Ike. Many people have donated hay for livestock stranded with no feed or fresh drinking water. Many cattle have been reported killed due to the storm and thousands have been reported as stranded in flood areas. From the Ag News Team from Texas A&M "AgriLife Extension and other government and industry groups have teamed up to provide relief to ranchers in the area with Operation No Fences: Hurricane Ike Horse and Cattle Relief. Those who wish to make money donations to the operation may call 979-845-2604. For hay, feed, fencing or trucking donations call the Texas Department of Agriculture at 800-835-5832".
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.