Best at West Sale Changes Announcement - Board of Directors Approves Reduction in Registration Fees - My Favorite Cow Announcement - Richard Cox Funeral Arrangements - TLBAA Member In Need - San Antonio Stock Show - Sale Announcements - Show Announcements - TLBAA World Show and National Youth Show - TLBAA Member Honored At Women In Agriculture Conference - Weekly Texas Hay Report -
Best at West Sale Changes Announcement
Due to Member feedback concerning the changes for the Best at West Sale it is very clear that this sale will be conducted as it normally has in the past.
The deadlines are as follows:
March Best at West sale date March 6, 2010
May 8, 2010 - Pre-Catalog Deadline: March 10,2010
August 7, 2010 - Pre-Catalog Deadline June 9, 2010
December 4, 2010 - Pre-Catalog Deadline October 6, 2010
Thank you to everyone who expressed concern.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Barfield at (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org.
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Board of Directors Approves Reduction in Registration Fees
Fees effective January 2010
In case you missed the announcement, the Board of Directors approved a reduction in registrations fees to be effective January 2010. The fees are as follows: for animals 14 months and younger to $15, and 14 months one day to thirty-six months to $25, thirty-six months and one day and older to $100 and steers any age $15.
Please click here and Download a new transmittal form!
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My Favorite Cow Announcement
You fell in love with her at first sight. She has a special place in your heart, your herd and your home. Yes, she’s your favorite cow. You may have one or you may have many. As we celebrate Mothers during the month of May, feature your favorite cow inside the pages of the “My Favorite Cow” Photo Album.
For more information on how to participate, click here.
Click here to download a submittal form.
* All proceeds go to the TLBAA.
Richard Cox Funeral Arrangements
Richard Allen Cox was born September 13, 1954 and passed away January 28, 2010. He is survived by his son, Clinton "Clint" Cox and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Hannah Cox and Ranger Cox; father, Robert E. Cox, Sr.; and brother, Robert E. Cox, Jr. and wife, Tina.
A memorial service will be held Friday, February 5, 2010, 1:00 PM at Restland Coppell Chapel, 400 S. Freeport Pkwy, Coppell, Texas 75019. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the American Heart Association .
Restland Coppell Chapel 972-745-1638 www.restlandcoppell.com
TLBAA Member In Need
Kassandra Cross needs our help. Tim was in the process of moving their entire herd when he passed. There is still 31 head at the old ranch near Cameron, TX. If anyone can help please contact Gary Bowdoin 254-640-0844 or Tonkawacattlecompany.com or Kassandra.
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San Antonio Stock Show
Submitted by Suzanne Perry
San Antonio - Are You Ready For Some Horns?
You Bet! Because “stock-show time” means it’s all about big hats, fancy boots, and those big-horned Texas Longhorn cattle.
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The South Texas Longhorn Association (STLA) in conjunction with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Association will bring you the annual Longhorn Show at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo this Saturday, February 6, 2010.
The fun starts at approximately 9:00 A.M. on Saturday with a TLBAA World-Qualifying Youth Show featuring youngsters from pee-wee age up to high-school seniors exhibiting haltered Texas Longhorn young heifers on up to mature-age females, then the young bulls competition, and young steers, followed by the popular Showmanship competition where the youth exhibitors are judged on their showmanship talents and expertise rather than the judge studying the animal they are holding on lead.
The Youth show is followed by the exciting Non-Haltered Show, or “Freedom” Show where Texas Longhorn cattle of varying ages from young females, to grand dams, and finally those incredible big-horned trophy steers are judged as they walk (and many times run) freely in the show ring. The San Antonio Show has become highly respected over the last several years as one of the top venues for showcasing the finest of the trophy steers competition each year.
The Trophy Steers portion of the show attracts fair & rodeo spectators who stand 4-and-5-people deep along the arena rails to catch a glimpse or a few snapshots of the magnificent steers! STLA is always proud to bring some of the most well-known and outstanding steers in the Longhorn industry to San Antonio. Horn spread measurements on some of these big guys can hit over 100”+ tip-to-tip.
If you are new to the Longhorn world and want to learn more about exhibiting Texas Longhorn cattle plus give your kids a chance to learn what youth showmanship is all about, here’s the place to watch and learn. And make sure your camera battery is charged and ready, because San Antonio is the place to see the biggest and best of the grand dams and big-horned steers, including four-time TLBAA World Grand Champion Trophy Steer, WOW KCC, owned by Kimble Cattle Company in Karnes City, Texas.
The STLA is the oldest affiliate of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America and sponsors youth and open Longhorn shows at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo each year, plus at Austin (the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo), and at Rockdale and Wharton.
Texas Longhorn cattle have long been the icons of Texas history – and what better place than the home of the historic Alamo, would you look to see some of the best longhorn cattle on display. STLA San Antonio Show Co-Chairs, Annie Morgan and Doug Muenchow, invite you to be there for the fun!
Please visit www.sarodeo.com for full details and maps on the SA Stock Show & Rodeo location and nearby parking. The Longhorn Show will be held in the Cattle Barn 2 Arena on the fair & rodeo grounds (this building is just east of the AT&T Center).
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Sale Announcements
Midwest Pre-Sale Party – April 23, 2010, 6 p.m. at the Ridge Restaurant. Come and enjoy a dinner buffet and cash bar before the sale, which takes place on Saturday, April 24. Please RSVP to Mike Bowman at mbowman@wildblue.net or (316) 778-1717. The Ridge Restaurant is located at 3727 Quail Ridge Road, Winfield, KS.
Hotel rooms are available at the Comfort Inn (620) 221-7526 and Super 8 (620) 229-8888 in Winfield. Mention you are attending the Mike Bowman Longhorn sale when booking your rooms!
There will also be a TLBAA Board of Directors meeting held at Noon on April 23, at the Comfort Inn.
October 30, 2010 – NTLA Sale, Beatrice, NE. Consignments Due Sept. 1, 2010. Contact Rodger and Bonnie Damrow (402) 423-5441 or bdamrow6@aol.com. Sale and catalog online at www.beatrice77.net.
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Show Announcement
April 9, 2010 – Rockdale Show. Contact Sandi Nordhausen (512) 898-2401 or sandi@nordy.com .
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TLBAA World Show & National Youth Show
June 17-19, 2010, Fort Worth, TX
Contact: Pam Galloway at pam.galloway@tlbaa.org or Kim Barfield at kim@tlbaa.org or (817) 625-6241.
To see the most current TLBAA Show Results and Hall of Fame Results visit E-Trails Show Results. Results will be uploaded as they are received from the Special Events Department.
If you have questions regarding Show Results or Hall of Fame points, please call Kim Barfield or Pam Galloway at (817) 625-6241 or kim@tlbaa.org or pam.galloway@tlbaa.org.
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TLBAA Member Honored At Women in Agriculture Conference
TLBAA Member Carole Muchmore is one of the four women to be featured at the Women in Agriculture Conference on Feb. 11, at the Renfro Center on the Northern Oklahoma College campus in Tonkawa.
Click here to read an article published in the Ponca City News about Carole!
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Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last week: Hay prices steady. Trade and demand moderate to good. A majority of the state is providing supplemental feed to livestock. Hay and forage inventories remain low in the areas of the state that that experienced drought conditions this past summer and were unable to harvest adequate hay tonnage to meet demand.
To help meet the demand, supplies continue to be shipped into these areas of the state and have caused higher prices. The Panhandle and West Texas regions experienced increased movement as livestock producers planned for a late week winter storm. Though demand picked up in these areas hay prices remained mostly steady. Horse and Dairy quality hay remains hard to find with firm prices. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.
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.