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Artesia, New Mexico

"Trail Boss" is one of three Texas Longhorn Sculptures in Artesia, NM. The three sculptures are "a tribute to the independent spirit of the men and women who were determined to make their way through the difficult conditions of the New Mexico Territory." Trail Boss by sculptor Vic Payne. www.ArtesiaMainStreet.com

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Around the Campfire Roger Hutton

I look back with great thankfulness and appreciation for having been a part of our 22nd annual Convention and Championship Show held in ITLA's headquarters city of Glen Rose, Texas, October 20 - 22. Despite the dismal national economy and the regional drought that ravaged the southwestern United States, we had a memorable experience for all who were able to overcome these challenges and be part of the event.

The highlight of the Convention was the Judging Clinic sponsored and promoted by the Marketing Committee. We owe Joe Assad and Darol Dickinson a big thanks for the tireless job they did of promoting the clinic. As a result of their work the clinic was well attended, attracting breeders from eight states. Special thanks to Darol Dickinson, Lizz Huntzberry and Bill Henderson for instructing at the clinic. I heard nothing but great praise for the individuals and the knowledge they shared.

The Championship Show was also a big success. The judges confirmed repeatedly that the quality of the cattle was very high and very tight in the classes. So, while the numbers were down, the quality was very good. My observation is that everyone participating in the show had a great time.

The Convention is also the time when ITLA presents its highest awards. This year the recipients were Joe Assad, Ed Covert, Darol Dickinson and Kelly Geurin.

The Convention and Championship Show provided not only a time for us to celebrate the accomplishments of 2011, our 22nd year, but to think in terms of the great challenges and opportunities we have in the coming 23rd year of ITLA. Our Association grew in membership by 10 percent in 2011. Continuing that pace will be a challenge in 2012 as we face the continued economic challenges of the country and the follow-on effects of the regional drought.

In an effort to help not only ITLA members but all breeders of Texas Longhorn cattle with these challenges we have initiated a special promotion. From November 1 through December 31 we will be running a very attractive fee schedule for registrations. I invite you to learn the details of this special promotion later in this issue and encourage you to take full advantage of the special rates.

As we move forward into 2012 you will see the ITLA taking aggressive steps to forge relationships with breeders across our industry in an effort to grow the Association and strengthen our financial ability to increase the services to our members. As Henry Ford once said, "If everyone is moving forward together then success takes care of itself."

Thank you for your support in 2011 and I look forward to working with you in 2012 to insure that the ITLA and the Texas Longhorn Industry flourish.

Regards,

Roger Hutton

Special Offer Registration Rates Discounted Through Dec. 31

In recognition of the impact of the widespread drought conditions, the International Texas Longhorn Association Board of Directors has approved reduced rates for registrations and dual registrations through Dec. 31, 2011. To be eligible for these special rates, your membership must be current.

(Payment of $60 annual dues now will cover the balance of 2011 and all of 2012.)

DUAL REGISTRATIONS* (regular rate $10)

1 - 24 ..............................................$ 8.00

25 - 99 .............................................$ 6.00

100 + ...............................................$ 4.50

NEW REGISTRATIONS, Any Age (reg. $15-25)

1 - 9 ................................................$12.50

10 - 24 ..............................................$10.00

25 + .................................................$ 7.50

Note that special rates apply to cattle of any age-with no penalty for being over 14 months. This is an opportunity to register those "overage" individuals at a discount, rather than a penalty!

Color photographs on registration certificates, an ITLA exclusive, are included at no additional cost. Simply email a cropped photo, identified with animal's name. Size the photo to 750 pixels wide by 500 pixels tall or 7.5" x 5" at 100 dpi. Call Robin or Trish at the ITLA office (254-898-0157) with any questions or for assistance in getting your cattle registered.

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Offering Texas Longhorn, WI Longhorn brand healthy grass-fed ground beef.

Bulls, Steers, Cows and Calves FOR SALE at all times.

gold-star ITLA Members Honored

During the annual convention in Glen Rose, Texas, last month, the ITLA honored several members for their contributions to the Association and the Texas Longhorn industry. The Jim Palmer Breed Promotion Award went to Ed Covert of Bethel, Ohio, "in recognition of his outstanding skill and imagination in creating positive awareness of the Texas Longhorn breed."

Joe Assad

Recipient of the Pioneer Breeder Award was Joe Assad of Houston, Texas. This honor is bestowed annually on a Member "who has over a period of 15 years or more, demonstrated a strong commitment to ITLA and exceptional initiative in establishing a Texas Longhorn herd of genetic and commercial merit."

Kelly Geurin

Kelly Geurin of St. Jo, Texas received the Happy Shahan Breeder of the Year Award for "maximum contribution to the International Texas Longhorn Association through the registration and transfer of cattle during the past year."

Darol Dickinson

Darol and Linda Dickinson, representing Dickinson Cattle Co. of Barnesville, Ohio, were recognized for generating the most registration, transfer and new membership activity for the Association during the past year.

Trish David and Robin Hancock

President Roger Hutton, who presided over the awards ceremony, made a special point of thanking Trish David and Robin Hancock for their faithful and diligent management of the ITLA office and service to the membership.

Cloverblooom Ranch

John Darlene Nelson Cloverbloom Ranch LLC

ITLA Texas Longhorn Judging Clinic a Success!

Above are some of the attendees at the ITLA Judge's Clinic held in Glen Rose, Texas, in conjunction with the 22nd Annual International Championship Texas Longhorn Convention and Show.

Lizz Huntzberry

Lizz Huntzberry described her evaluation approach at the judging clinic. She is one of best at giving her reasons for placement of show animals.

Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson shared with the group, then demonstrated his knowledge as a judge of the International Championship Show.

Darol Dickinson

Darol Dickinson, who organized the Longhorn industry's first judging clinic in the late 1970s, was another valued presenter at the 24th ITLA judging clinic.

gold-star 2011 ITLA Show Winners

2010 Convention High Point Owner

DIAMOND J LONGHORNS

2011 ELITE MERIT OF HONOR

CWR REBEL DOB 5/21/05 243380 PH 52

MOXLEY, JOHN & SUZANNE

CROSS WRENCH RANCH

WB'S MCFLURRY DOB 1/12/08 248823 PH 01

DOUBLE D RANCH

DAVE & DEBBY GOODRICH

DSW NORTHERN BELLE DOB 7/17/06 245536 PH 2/6

WORKMAN, DANIEL & STACY

DSW LONGHORNS

BLUE RIDGE SENA SPECKLES DOB 5/22/05 242887 PH 10/5

BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

SUTTON, RANDY & PAT

BLUE RIDGE PAINTED LADY DOB 5/23/07 248424 PH 5/7

BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

SUTTON, RANDY & PAT

GOLD MERIT AWARDS AMINALS THAT RECEIVED A 100 POINTS IN SHOWING

DJL JUNO IM PRETTYOWNER DIAMOND J LONGHORNS

SIR BUDREAU OWNER DIAMOND J LONGHORNS

V BAR VIPER'S TONTO OWNER DIAMOND J LONGHORNS

BLUE RIDGE WINE & ROSES OWNER BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

BLUE RIDGE COLOR GUARD OWNER BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

AIN'T OVER-SLEEP IN' OWNER LIZZ HUNTZBERRY

RO DUDE CHEX OWNER STAN & JIMMIE JERNIGAN

RO STORMY OWNER STAN & JIMMIE JERNIGAN

RO PUNJAB'S LADY SPARKLE OWNER STAN & JIMMIE JERNIGAN

SEYMOUR BEIJING OWNER COLTON MCCARTY

WATSON 265 OWNER CECIL HIME

TIGER ROSE OWNER DANIELLE ANDREWS

CWR LIL' LETA OWNER JOHN & SUZANNE MOXLEY

BLUE RIDGE DBL TROUBLE LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

BLUE RIDGE FIELD MARSHAL OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

RM RED BULL OWNER ELIZABETH JUNE COHRON

JR WHELMING SUPER BOY OWNER DOUBLE J R LONGHORN RANCH

BRINK 804/5 OWNER TERRY H. & ELLEN L. BRINK

SLR SHUTTERBUG OWNER STAN & RAELYNN STEPHENS

SILVER MERIT ANIMALS EARNING 50 POINTS IN SHOWING

AK SUMMER CHARM OWNER DANIELLE ANDREWS

AK PHENOM'S SERENDIPITY OWNER DANIELLE ANDREWS

BLUE RIDGE LIES & ALIBIS OWNER BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

BLUE RIDGE WAR PAINT OWNER BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

BLUE RIDGE CRAZY HORSE OWNER BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

BLUE RIDGE SHADOW CHASER OWNER BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

CC MISS VIRGINIA OWNER EDDIE BURKHOLDER

CC KATANA OWNER EDDIE BURKHOLDER

HOT SHOT RED OWNER CIRCLE T RANCH

JHC LAKOTA SPOTTED EAGLE OWNER STACEY COATS

RM GRAVITY OWNER ELIZABETH JUNE COHRON

POCO DIABLO OWNER CALLY COX

LIB'S JOKER OWNER DIAMOND J LONGHORNS

DD COWGIRL OWNER DOUBLE D RANCH

DD DUST STORM OWNER DOUBLE D RANCH

E'S INDEPENDENCE OWNER PAUL EVANS

TCR RUSTY ROCKET OWNER FRANKLIN D. OR EILEEN FARNSWORTH

DRY CREEK PATRIOT OWNER BRAD & ROBIN HANCOCK

JABEZ OWNER BOBBY & NELL HUNT

MUDDY WATER PETE OWNER LIZZ HUNTZBERRY

TWISTY ROSE OWNER AARON R. HYDE

SLR CHOCOLATE S'MORE OWNER KURT KNOERR

LASSIE SUE OWNER TONI KNOPSNIDER

SPECIAL K JUST FUZZY OWNER KENT A. KRUTSINGER

PAGE 2 SILVER MERIT

LATIMORE TOMBSTONE OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

BLUE RIDGE WATCHMAN OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

LATIMORE HERSHEY OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

BLUE RIDGE FIELD MARSHAL OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

LATIMORE STAR OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

BLUE RIDGE DBL TROUBLE OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

RB LACY LADY OWNER GARRETT MCCARTY

BUTTERSCOTCH SUZIE OWNER LUKE MERRICK

BEAUTIFUL SKY OWNER LUKE MERRICK

SENECA STEEL OWNER DAVE & BARB MILLER

BLUE RIDGE PROPER GENT OWNER JOEL & REBECCA MINER

CWR TASER OWNER JOHN & SUZANNE MOXLEY

KNIGHT RIDER 4 OWNER NEL-TAM LONGHORNS

SHIRLEY TEMPLE OWNER NEL-TAM LONGHORNS

BLUE RIDGE MIKI'S IMAGE OWNER DANIEL & PAULA NEW

OL REIGN OF CHARLEMAINE OWNER OAK LAWN FARM

SARCEE PRETTY WOMAN OWNER BRUCE & CONNIE OLLIVE

SARCEE WATSEKA OWNER BRUCE & CONNIE OLLIVE

SKY DELIGHT OWNER RISING DREAM LONGHORNS

PEASTER RED OAK OWNER RUGGED CROSS RANCH

SLR I'MA CHARMER 2 OWNER STAN & RAELYNN STEPHENS

HHR SPOILT MILK OWNER STAN & RAELYNN STEPHENS

SUNHAVEN SEYMOUR OWNER SUNHAVEN FARM

SHADOW DANCER OWNER RANDY & MARSHA WITTE

Red Ink Ranch

Show Results: Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions

Enjoy a brief slideshow of some of the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Winners. Click Below (there is no sound):

2011 International Texas Longhorn Association Show_Champions and Reserves.wmv

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gold-star HIGH POINT SHOW LEGACY HONOR ROLL OF THE YEAR.

MOST POINTS PER AGE AND SEX GROUP OVERALL. POINTS FOR ANIMALS IN ALL SHOWS IN EVERY REGION ARE TABULATED.

NON HALTERED

JUNIOR HEIFER CHAMPION DD SCARLET VICTORIA OWNER DOUBLE D RANCH

JUNIOR HEIFER RESERVE J R LADY SNOW FLAKE OWNER DOUBLE J R LONGHORNS

SENIOR HEIFER CHAMPION JHC LUCKY FANCY OWNER JUDY COATS

SENIOR HEIFER RESERVE AK SUMMER CHARM OWNER DANIELLE ANDREWS

JUNIOR COW CHAMPION CTR HOT SHOT DOTTY OWNER CIRCLE T RANCH

JUNIOR COW RESERVE SARCEE PRETTY WOMAN OWNER BRUCE & CONNIE OLLIVE

SENIOR COW CHAMPION WHELMING SUPER STAR OWNER DOULBE J R LONGHORNS

SENIOR COW RESERVE BRINK 804/5 OWNER TERRY & ELLEN BRINK

JUNIOR STEER CHAMPION DD DUST STORM OWNER DOUBLE D RANCH

JUNIOR STEER RESERVE DD BLACKMAIL OWNER DOUBLE D RANCH

SENIOR STEER CHAMPION JHC LAKOTA SPOTTED EAGLE OWNER STACEY COATS

SENIOR STEER CHAMPION RESERVE SLR SPARKY OWNER AARON R. HYDE

HALTERED

JUNIOR HEIFER CHAMPION BLUE RIDGE LIES & ALIBIS OWNER BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

JUNIOR HEIFER RESERVE LATIMORE HERSHEY OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

SENIOR HEIFER CHAMPION SHIRLEY TEMPLE OWNER NEL-TAM LONGHORNS

SENIOR HEIFER RESERVE SHY DELIGHT OWNER RISING DREAM LONGHORNS

JUNIOR COW CHAMPION RO STORMY OWNER STAN & JIMMIE JERNIGAN

JUNIOR COW RESERVE BLUE RIDGE SENA SPECKLES OWNER BLUE RIDGE LONGHORNS

SENIOR COW CHAMPION AIN'T OVER-SLEEP IN' OWER LIZZ HUNTZBERRY

SENIOR COW RESERVE TIGER ROSE OWNER DANIELLE ANDREWS

JUNIOR BULL CHAMPION RM RED BULL OWNER ELIZABETH JUNE COHRON

JUNIOR BULL RESERVE LATIMORE TOMBSTONE OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

INTERMEDIATE BULL CHAMPION CWR TASER OWNER JOHN & SUZANNE MOXLEY

INTERMEDIATE BULL RESERVE M.C. MEDICAINE MAN OWNER TONI KNOPSNIDER

SENIOR BULL CHAMPION BLUE RIDGE DBL TROUBLE OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

SENIOR BULL RESERVE V BAR VIPER'S TONTO OWNER DIAMOND J LONGHORNS

JUNIOR STEER CHAMPION BLUE RIDGE FIELD MARSHAL OWNER LATIMORE VALLEY FARMS INC.

JUNIOR STEER RESERVE MUDDY WATER PETE OWNER LIZZ HUNTZBERRY

SENIOR STEER CHAMPION CWR REBEL OWNER JOHN & SUZANNE MOXLEY

SENIOR STEER RESERVE SIR BUDREAU OWNER DIAMOND J LONGHORNS

Listing of Show Results

Special thanks to Trish David and Robin Hancock for assembling these show results!

Click on the individual link to go to that list...

2011 Championship Haltered Show Results

2011 Championship Non

2011 Championship Youth Show Results

Dickinson Cattle Company Inc.

Cloud 9 Longhorns

More Banquet and Show pictures and candids...next month!

Cloverbloom Ranch - Marco Polo

USDA Approves Minnesota's TB-Free Status

Upgrade means fewer requirements for Minnesota cattle producers

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Board of Animal Health today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Minnesota's application for statewide bovine Tuberculosis (TB) Free status, effective October 4, 2011. The approval comes six years after the discovery of an infected beef herd in July 2005.

In recent years, status downgrades have been the cause of increased testing and movement requirements for Minnesota cattle, both in-state and out. With U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval, the status upgrade will bring relief to most Minnesota cattle producers.

"The farmers in Minnesota have worked tirelessly alongside the Board of Animal Health and the USDA to eliminate this disease quickly," said Minnesota State Veterinarian and Board of Animal Health Executive Director Dr. Bill Hartmann. "We have raised the bar in disease eradication by working together, working quickly, and working effectively. Minnesota is a model of how it should be done."

Though Board of Animal Health requirements will be reduced for most, livestock farmer should call the state of destination prior to interstate movement of animals. Other states may require additional testing, permits, or official identification of livestock.

"With this victory comes the responsibility of the Board to ensure our state remains free of the disease. To provide extra assurance that TB is eliminated, surveillance will continue in cattle herds in the Management Zone," said Hartmann.

Producers in the former Modified Accredited Advanced (MAA) Zone will no longer be required to obtain permits or test individual animals prior to moving cattle. An additional whole-herd test will be required of former MAA Zone herds. Producers in the smaller Management Zone will continue slightly modified testing and movement requirements.

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Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association (ITTLA)- Smoke Signal

Submitted by Doris Snyder

Our meeting an Jim and Mary Pruett's was enjoyed by all. If you, like me, weren't able to attend I am told you missed a good time and lots of good food.

Our next meeting will consist of our annual ITTLA Christmas Party. If you wish to attend and have a dinner served you will need to contact either myself or Patti G with the number attending. The ITTLA Christmas Party will be at Cattleman's Café in OKC on December 3, 2011. We will have accommodations in the building next to Cattleman's. We will also have good access to see the longhorn parade that morning. We can have access to the building at 10:30 A.M. with lunch served at 12:00 Noon.

The menu is as follows:

12 oz Ribeye Steak

Tossed Green Salad

Baked Potato with Butter and Sour Cream

Medley of Fresh Steamed Vegetables

Rolls

Assorted Cream Pies

Coffee or Ice Tea

Each individual will receive a ticket good for one glass of wine or one beer.

Cash Bar available, Wine and Beer only

For you members that are new the Association pays for your and your spouse's meal any additional people in your party will have to pay for their meal. The price this year is $28.60 per meal.

Next: DIRTY SANTA ------ If you want to participate in Dirty Santa bring a gift for each participant. It is always a fun time for everyone and no telling what you will take home! So far I have received an RSVP from the following...continued...

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The Horn-u-copia

A Couple Favorite Longhorn Recipes, submitted by Dawn Trigueiro

Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association (Colorado)

Saucy Sloppy Joes

1 lb ground longhorn beef

1/4 c. chopped onion

1 c. ketchup

6 Tbsp of your favorite barbeque sauce

2 Tbsp prepared mustard

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp pepper

8 hamburger buns

In a crockpot:

Combine all ingredients (except buns) in a 4 quart crockpot. Cover with a towel. Cook on high for three hours. Serve on buns.

Over the stove:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Add the next seven ingredients; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Feeds four hungry men, or up to eight people.

Slow Cooker Longhorn Brisket

1 longhorn beef brisket (3 - 3 ½ lbs), cut in half

1 c. ketchup

¼ c. grape jelly

3 ½ Tbsp dried minced onion

1 tsp. onion powder

½ tsp pepper

1/8 tsp. celery seed (opt'l)

1/2 tsp. salt

Pinch of oregano

Marjoram

Paprika

In a crockpot:

Place half of the brisket in a large slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, jelly, dried onions and spices; spread over half of the meat. Top with the other half of the meat. Spread other half of mixture on top of meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the meat is tender. Slice brisket and serve.

Serves 8-10

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Thank you for sharing the Longhorn adventure with us! It's the season of Thanksgiving and being thankful. Sure, there have been some tough times, but there's lots to be grateful for.

We find what we are looking for: A vulture and hummingbird can both fly over the desert, and the vulture will find the dead bodies, while the hummingbird will find the flowers with nectar. Have you had some dark clouds come through this year? Sounds like you might be ready for a bumper crop of silver linings!

Take time around the table this month to practice being grateful. Show the friends, family or children around you what a grateful heart looks like.

If you are not thankful for what you have, you will never be thankful for what you don't have.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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