There is a rich history of trail drives, where cattle, primarily Longhorns, were driven across the fence-less prairie in the center of the U.S.. They meander through various states from Missouri in the east to the western row of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.

An effort is underway to re-trace the Great Western Cattle Trail by placing eight-foot concrete markers all along the trail. Currently there are five such markers placed in South Dakota with at least another five in the works. Read the article by Colleen Brunner at rapidcityjournal.com

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President's Message

Dear ITLA Members,

Happy Thanksgiving!

We just returned from Oklahoma City and the ITLA Convention and Championship Show. We had a capacity crowd and by all accounts it was a big success. I want to congratulate Lizz Huntzberry, winner of the Happy Shahan Award, Jim Tomey, winner of the Pioneer Breeder Award, and the family of Joe Assad for his winning of the Jim Palmer Award. These are very deserving re

cipients of our highest honors.

I want to thank Trish David, our office manager, for all of her work in putting together a great event. Nelson Hearne and a number of the NETLA members were instrumental in making sure the Championship Show went off without a hitch. Vice President Gary Don Taylor worked for many months planning this big event. I also want to thank Wes Chancey and the TLMA Board of Directors for their leadership and vision in helping to put on the biggest united event in our industry. If you have never attended the Longhorn Extravaganza you are missing out on the premier event in the Longhorn world. Make plans to attend next year's event.

2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the ITLA. 25 years ago a handful of visionary and dedicated Texas Longhorn breeders came together to create the ITLA. I am excited about celebrating our 25th anniversary throughout 2015 and honoring those founding members. Watch for more details in the coming months on our anniversary celebration.

With Thanksgiving upon us, I reflect upon the blessings that this great breed of cattle give us; the joys of raising these majestic animals, the friendships made, the hard work and the satisfaction of all of this at the end of the day.

My best to you and your family from the ITLA this Thanksgiving.

Larry Lonero

ITLA President

ITLA Championship 2014

By Randy Witte

Randy Witte_2012 The annual ITLA Convention, Championship Show and Futurity was held for the third straight year in downtown Oklahoma City at Cox Convention Center, and for the third year it was successfully part of the Longhorn Extravaganza.

The Extravaganza, hosted by Texas Longhorn Marketing Association, offers that association's annual Longhorn World Championship Horn Measuring event and World Championship Sale, all of which ties in well with the ITLA events. Still, it was a lot to pack into two days October 17-18.

Cattle began arriving on Wednesday, the 15th, and continued to arrive throughout the day on Thursday and all were in place when the events got underway at 9 a.m. Friday. Folks traveled from near and far to attend, but the Northeast Texas Longhorn Association group received credit and recognition for traveling farthest. The NETLA crew drove straight through with their cattle for 24 hours from the northeast part of the country.

Competition got underway in simultaneous pens in front of the audience. People could keep abreast of both the horn measurements for bulls going on to the left, and to the ITLA's haltered show in the right-hand arena. Lana Hightower of Van, Tex., served as judge for both the haltered and non-haltered show, which was held the following day.

Top winners in the haltered show included: Grand Champion Haltered All-Age Female, Nel-Tam Creamsickle, owned by Nelson and Tammy Hearn of Richland, Pennsylvania. Reserve Champion went to Hotshot Silver, owned by Taylor Ranch of Okarche, Oklahoma.

Grand Champion Haltered All-Age Bull was Kool Shade, owned by Taylor Ranch, while First John 4:9, owned by Assad Ranch of Houston, Tex., was named Reserve Grand Champion. Joe Assad had passed away recently, but his cattle were already entered in the show and the family decided to send them up to Oklahoma City, as Joe had intended. They were exhibited, as usual, by Bob Dube, who has shown the Assad cattle for years.

Grand Champion Haltered All-Age Steer was Camo, owned by Larry Smith II and his wife, Heatherly, of Glen Rose, Texas. Camo, a five-year-old, won the same championship a year ago. Reserve was won by Chance, a 12-year-old owned by Taylor Ranch.

The haltered show concluded with Produce of Dam (two or more animals from the same dam by natural birth, either sex) and Get of Sire (three or more animals by the same sire, either sex). The Dam class was won by Miss Dakota, a five-year-old cow owned by Double JR Longhorn Ranch of Rocksprings, Texas. The Sire class went to Rio Silhouette Chex, a three-year-old bull owned by Taylor Ranch/Twin Creek Ranch.

The second annual Championship Futurity followed the haltered show, and was judged by Craig Perez, Kathy Kittler, Rick Friedrich, Molly Clubb and Nelson Hearn. The high and low scores were discarded and the other scores were totaled to determine placings.

First-place futurity winners included:

Heifers born October 2013 through December 2013: Jamafudge, owned by John and Christy Randolph. Heifers born July '13 through September '13: Chosen to Win, owned by Kevin and Jodi Bryant. Heifers born April '13 through June '13: Bonita Bandita, owned by Brent and Cindy Bolen.

Heifers born January '13 through March '13: SHR Majestic Mermaid, owned by Helm Cattle Co. Heifers born September '12 through December '12: Lucky's Princess, owned by Chase Vasut. Heifers born June 12 through August '12: LC Rio Jubilee, owned by Oren and Dianna O'Dell.

Heifers born February '12 through May '12: BR Topliner, owned by Mike Beijl. Heifers born October '11 through January '12: Rex's Red Rose, owned by Craft Ranch.

Bulls born October '11 through January '12: DOS Grande Chex, owned by Trey Whichard. Bulls born October '13 through December '13: Game Changer, owned by Robert and Lisa Van Liew. Bulls born April '13 through June '13: 5D Axman, owned by Dan Huntington.

Bulls born January '13 through March '13: Outlawed, owned by Smith/Taylor/Gravett Partnership. Bulls born July '12 through December '12: GD Kool Shade, owned by Taylor Ranch. Bulls born January through June '12: Hubbells 20 Gauge, owned by Hubbell/Mast/Helm Partnership.

Rounding out the first day's activities was an ITLA Judging Clinic, hosted by ITLA Pres. Larry Lonero, an ITLA general membership meeting and open board meeting, followed by the TLMA sale.

At 8 a.m. next day, the horn measurements began, this time with heifers and cows, and the ITLA Youth Championship Show got started.

These are the top youth winners.

Grand Champion All-Age Female: Respect My Title, owned by Dan and Kristi Grove and shown by Lindsey Bennett. Reserve: GD Hotshot Silver Lining, owned by Taylor Ranch and shown by Chase Beasley.

Grand Champion All-Age Bull: Riverforks Fifty Cents, owned by Terry King and shown by Mikala Hagh. Reserve: HHF Chisum, owned by David Hackney and shown by Mikala Hagh.

Grand Champion All-Age Steer: MK Bandit Bob, owned by Taylor Ranch and shown by Chase Beasley. Reserve: Awesome Kaboom, owned by Larry II and Heatherly Smith, and shown by Garrett Parish.

2014 Championship Show Results

Haltered Show: Judge Lana Hightower

Champion Junior Heifer: HHF Dos Rios Pocahontas - David Hackney

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: DC Over Chex - Twin Creek Ranch

Champion Senior Heifer: GD Hotshot Silver Lining - Taylor Ranch

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: GD Mary Mazue - Taylor Ranch

Champion Junior Cow: Nel-Tam Creamsicle - Nelson & Tammy Hearn

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: AK Color Me Perfect - Danielle Andrews

Champion Senior Cow: Morning Glory - Danielle Andrews

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: SV Buttons and Bows - Ken Richardson

Grand Champion Haltered All Age Female: Nel-Tam Creamsicle - Nelson & Tammy Hearn

Reserve Grand Champion Haltered All Age Female: GD Hotshot Silver Lining - Taylor Ranch

Champion Junior Bull: 1st John 4:9 - Assadtexaslonghorns.com

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Riverforks Fifty Cents

Champion Intermediate Bull: GD Kool Shade - Taylor Ranch

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: SHR Wow's Phoenix - Robert Scott Mershon

Champion Senior Bull: Nel-Tam Cross Fire - Matthew R. Martin

Reserve Champion Bull: Swing Man - Huntzberry/Sites Partnership

Grand Champion Haltered All Age Bull: GD Kool Shade - Taylor Ranch

Reserve Grand Champion Haltered All Age Bull: 1st John 4:9 - Assadtexaslonghorns.com

Champion Junior Steer: Awesome Kaboom - Larry II & Heatherly Smith

Reserve Champion Junior Steer: Bucklehead BCB - TX Longhorn Gulf Coast

Champion Senior Steer: Camo - Larry II & Heatherly Smith

Reserve Champion Senior Steer: Chance - Taylor Ranch

Grand Champion Haltered All Age Steer: Camo - Larry II & Heatherly Smith

Reserve Grand Champion Haltered All Age Steer: Chance - Taylor Ranch

Produce of Dam:

1st HC Miss Dakota Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Get of Sire

1st Rio Silhouette Chex Taylor Ranch/Twin Creek Ranch Partnership

2nd J R Wildflower Stephen Double J R Longhorn Ranch

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HALTERED WINNERS

Non-Haltered Show

Champion Junior Heifer: Becca's Pride - John C. Marshall

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: HCRG Texas Sweetheart - Hal & Carole Griffin

Champion Senior Heifer: Jake's Sweet Husssy - Randy & Marsha Witte

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: Pretty Savy - Randy Witte

Champion Junior Cow: HCRG Keepsake - Hal & Carole Griffin

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: Watson 831 - John Jr & Beth Stroh

Champion Senior Cow: JBM Becca II - John C. Marshall

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: Palm Sunday - John Jr & Beth Stroh

Grand Champion Non-Haltered All Age Female: JBM Becca II - John C. Marshall

Reserve Grand Champion Non-Haltered All Age Female: HCRG Keepsake - Hal & Carole Griffin

Champion Junior Steer: GD N-The-Red - Taylor Ranch

Reserve Champion Junior Steer: N/A

Champion Senior Steer: Loofy Shadow 12 - Bear Ranch

Reserve Champion Senior Steer: Tail Gate 14 - Bear Ranch

Grand Champion Non-Haltered All Age Steer: Loofy Shadow 12 - Bear Ranch

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF NON-HALTERED WINNERS

Jim & Jodi Small 765-793-0266 longhorncattle.tripod.com hdwe@hotmail.com

2014 ITLA Championship Futurity

HEIFERS

Class 1:

Jamafudge John & Christy Randolph 226.5

Princess Moo BCB Brent & Cindy Bolen 210

Cinnamon Dolce Bell/Taylor Partnership 209

TBills Iron Roses Tom & Cay Billingsley 207.3

OCD Kevin & Jodi Bryant 201.7

BRR Grand Jane John C. Marshall 201.1

GD Dreamer Taylor Ranch 196.1

Class 2:

Chosen to Win Kevin & Jodi Bryant 210

Dunn Betting Brent & Cindy Bolen 206.9

Kettle Mae John & Christy Randolph 205

TL Firewater Tom & Linda Nading 201.1

Class 3:

Bonita Bandita Brent & Cindy Bolen 218

Meadow Green Vera Jean Gail Beach 212.4

Helm Smooth Shot Helm Cattle Co. 211.3

JR Rodeo Girl Allie Double J R Longhorn Ranch 211

Nobel Dragon Kevin & Jodi Bryant 210.5

Miss Texas Star Larry & Robyn Lonero 209.7

HCRG Texas Sweetheart Hal & Carole Griffin 209.7

GD Trashy Trish Jerry Bell 208.7

Queen's Dancer Dale & Gina Francisco 208.1

Sittin Grand Taylor Ranch 206

Rex's Rainbow Robert & Rita Weaver 205

HCRG Ricochet Hal & Carole Griffin 203.7

Lee-Lee 2 Larry & Paula Reck 203.1

M Arrow Hey Hey Paula Larry & Paula Reck 196.1

Miss Texas Habanero Larry & Robyn Lonero 194.5

Class 4:

Shr Majestic Mermaid Helm Cattle Co 213.7

Becca's Pride John C. Marshall 213.3

7 Bar Rio Maya Mike Beijl 211

Charity 37 John & Christy Randolph 210.5

Dragon Fly Kevin & Jody Bryant 207.1

M Arrow Mocha Judy Larry & Paula Reck 207.1

Laura's Gal Helm Cattle Co 206.5

HR Lil Bit Of Sass Chris Dixon 204.4

Miss Dixie Ring BCB Brent & Cindy Bolen 203

Class 5:

Lucky's Princess Chase Vasut 215.6

Leading Lady BCB Brent & Cindy Bolen 214.1

Rugged Cross Resplendent Greg & Carol Williams 214

GD Mary Mazue Taylor Ranch 209.8

TBill's Iron Maiden Tom & Cay Billingsley 205.2

C9 Sunrise Sadie Frederico X. Galvan 198.5

Class 6:

LC Rio Jubilee Oren & Dianna O'Dell 212.5

Vanilla Puddin 116 Elburn/Beach Partnership 212.4

GD Brindle Fox Taylor Ranch 212.4

Dots and Spots John & Christy Randolph 207.2

DG Champagne Fizz Dale & Gina Francisco 199.5

Class7:

BR Topliner Mike Beijl 212.7

Jake's Sweet Hussy Randy & Marsha Witte 212.1

Sittin Picture Perfect Larry & Paul Reck 209.5

Pretty Savy Randy & Marsha Witte 209

WTL Lil Empress Pat & Janet Gleason 204.8

Class 8:

Rex's Red Rose Craft Ranch 215.5

BULLS

Class 9:

DOS Grande Chex Trey Whichard 203.5

Class 10:

Game Changer Robert & Lisa Van Liew 207.7

Class 11:

5D Axman Dan Huntington 210.6

Good Asset Robert & Lisa Van Liew 210.6

Outlaw Tough Chex Kyle Mayden 207.2

NN Coronado's Quest Double N Cattle Co 207.1

Mirror's Okie Man Dale & Gina Francisco 205

Class 12:

Outlawed Smith/Taylor/Gravett Prtnrshp 215.6

4W Little Joe Trey Whichard 212

HHF Chisum David Hackney 211.6

Class 13:

GD Kool Shade Taylor Ranch 212

4W Rowdy Trey Whichard 204

Class 14:

Hubbells 20 Gauge Hubbell/Mast/Helm Prtnrshp 213.4

CR Rio White Hook Mikeal Beck 207.3

Respect Me Buddy Ray & Virginia Walker 204.6

Mercedes-Benz Pat & Janet Gleason 204.1

2014 Show Awards

JIM PALMER BREED PROMOTION AWARD

Presented annually to a member to recognize outstanding skill and imagination in creating positive awareness of the Texas Longhorn breed.

JOE ASSAD

PIONEER BREEDER AWARD

Judge_Mike Tomey Presented Annually to honor 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.

MIKE TOMEY

HAPPY SHAHAN BREEDER OF THE YEAR AWARD

NETLA Huntzberry Lizz Presented to a member who has been active in registering and transferring cattle with the Association and has made a significant impact on the preservation and promotion of the Texas Longhorn breed.

LIZZ HUNTZBERRY

Youth Exhibitors

ITLA would like to congratulate and thank our Youth Exhibitors:

Chase Beasley Katy Parish Adriana Norris Donna Moseley

Jaycee Don Taylor Michaela Vick Emma New Jacob Taylor

Cassidy Huntzberry Jazmin Markey Garrett Parish Remington King

Leandro Gonzales Katie Parish Travis Martin Kasi Dick

Sam Pequignot Mikala Haag Hannah Pequignot Chris Dixon

Lauren Bennett Lindsey Bennett Kaitlyn Blackwell

A special thanks to Samantha King and Lane Huntzberry for helping with the youth!

2014 ITLYA Championship Show

Junior Heifers:

Class 1:

1st J R Wild Twin Trina Double J R Longhorn Ranch

2nd GD Lacy Blue Taylor Ranch

3rd Piston Annie Huntzberry/Sites Partnership

Class 2:

1st Little Miss Frosty Mathew Martin

Class 3:

1st Cowboys Little Angel KC3 Kasi Dick

2nd Cinnamon Dolce Bell/Taylor Partnership

Class 4:

1st J R Bluebonnet Braylynn Double J R Longhorn Ranch

2nd Trifecta 311 Shawn Pequignot

Class 5:

No Entries

Class 6:

1st GCC Respect My Title Dan & Kristi Grove

2nd GCC Respectable Outcome Dan & Kristi Grove

3rd J R Snowflurrie Princess Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Class 7:

1st HR Lil Bit of Sass Chris Dixon

2nd J R Rodeo Girl Allie Double J R Longhorn Ranch

3rd Juma's Jewel Larry II & Heatherly Smith

Class 8:

1st RHF Pistol Packin Katie Dan & Kristi Grove

2nd GCC Remarkably Respected Dan & Kristi Grove

3rd Nel-Tam Be My Valentine Nelson & Tammy Hearn

Champion Junior Heifer: GCC Respect My Title - Dan & Kristi Grove

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Cowboys Little Angel KC3 - Kasi Dick

Senior Heifers:

Class 9:

1st Nel-Tam Queen of Hearts Nelson & Tammy Hearn

2nd GD Mary Mazue Taylor Ranch

Class 10:

1st GD Brindle Fox Taylor Ranch

Class 11:

1st GD Hotshot Silver Lining Taylor Ranch

2nd Nel-Tam Blazin' Hot Nelson & Tammy Hearn

3rd New Breeze New/Pleasant Valley Partnership

Class 12:

No Entries

Champion Senior Heifer: GD Hotshot Silver Lining - Taylor Ranch

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: Nel-Tam Queen of Hearts - Nelson & Tammy Hearn

Youth Grand Champion All Age Female: GCC Respect My Title - Dan & Kristi Grove

Youth Reserve Grand Champion All Age Female: GD Hotshot Silver Lining - Taylor Ranch

Junior Bulls:

Class 13:

1st GD Black Out Taylor Ranch

2nd J R Wild Soltice Boy Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Class 14:

1st J R Jordon Shawn Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Class 15:

No Entries

Class 16:

1st Riverforks Fifty Cents Terry King

Class 17:

No Entries

Class 18:

1st Hercules TP Kasi Dick

2nd J R Star's Twinkle James Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Champion Junior Bull: Riverforks Fifty Cents - Terry King

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: GD Black Out - Taylor Ranch

Intermediate Bulls:

Class 19:

1st HHF Chisum David Hackney

2nd J R Lucky Boy Leandro Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Class 20:

1st Outlawed Smith/Taylor/Gravett Partnership

2nd Latimore Bullet Latimore Valley Farms, Inc

Class 21:

No Entries

Champion Intermediate Bull: HHF Chisum - David Hackney

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: Outlawed - Smith/Taylor/Gravett Partnership

Youth Grand Champion All Age Bull: Riverforks Fifty Cents - Terry King

Youth Reserve Grand Champion All Age Bull: HHF Chisum - David Hackney

Junior Steers:

Class 22:

1st GD Black-N-Blue Taylor Ranch

2nd GD Lousy Larry Taylor Ranch

3rd Claim Jumper Huntzberry/Sites Partnership

Class 23:

1st Smokin' Cowboy KC3 Kasi Dick

2nd Bucklehead BCB TX Gulf Coast

Class 24:

1st Tomahawk Cassidy Huntzberry

Class 25:

1st J R Midget Boy N. B. Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Class 26:

1st Awesome Kaboom Larry II & Heatherly Smith

2nd J R Jason Black Lineback Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Champion Junior Steer: Awesome Kaboom - Larry II & Heatherly Smith

Reserve Champion Junior Steer: Smokin' Cowboy KC3 - Kasi Dick

Senior Steers:

Class 27:

1st GD Red Mac Overwhelmer Taylor Ranch

Class 28:

1st Latimore Jelly Latimore Valley Farms, Inc.

Class 29:

1st MK Bandit Bob Taylor Ranch

Champion Senior Steer: MK Bandit Bob - Taylor Ranch

Reserve Champion Senior Steer: GD Red Mac Overwhelmer - Taylor Ranch

Youth Grand Champion All Age Steer: MK Bandit Bob - Taylor Ranch

Youth Reserve Grand Champion All Age Steer: Awesome Kaboom - LarryII & Heatherly Smith

Midwest Affiliate (MTLA) Meets

The Midwest Texas Longhorn Association met at the home of Darla Rohr and Mike Kindred for our year end meeting. A slate of nominations was approved by those in attendance and our officers for 2015 will be Steve Paloncy, Pres; Johanna Rippey, VP; Darla Rohr, Secretary and Judi Paloncy, Treasurer. Filling the two board vacancies are Dave Hackney and Jim Small.

Several of the members gather for a Kodak moment.

We enjoyed some terrific chili and cornbread and several wonderful deserts as we discussed plans for 2015.

Special thanks to Darla and Mike not only for the terrific meal, hosting the meeting and showing off their cattle, but the wonderful Port-O-Let they rented for the occasion.

Submitted by Steve Paloncy

2014 ITLYA Showmanship Winners

Gressa New

Junior Showmanship (Ages 7-9)

Emma New

Intermediate Showmanship (Ages 10-12)

Lauren Bennett

Teen Showmanship (Ages 13-15)

Donna Moseley

Senior Showmanship (Ages 16-18)

Regional Results - 2

High Point Show Legacy Regional Owner: Nelson & Tammy Hearn, Nel-Tam Longhorns

High Point Show Legacy Champion Awards, Champion and Reserve Champion Animals gaining the most points in shows in their respective regions, points won outside the region are not tabulated for these particular awards.

HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: CWR Clearly Classy - John & Suzanne Moxley

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: RM Juno - Elizabeth June Cohron

Champion Senior Heifer: Nel-Tam Blazin' Hot - Nelson & Tammy Hearn

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: New Breeze - New/Pleasant Valley Cattle Co. Partnership

Champion Junior Cow: Royal Prize - Daniel & Paula New

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: Nel-Tam Creamsicle - Nelson & Tammy Hearn

Champion Senior Cow: Sinner's Prayer - Lizz Huntzberry

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: RM Orion - Elizabeth June Cohron

Champion Junior Bull: CWR Ever Clear - John & Suzanne Moxley

Champion Intermediate Bull: ZF Sunny Joe - Jimmy & Renee Shifflett

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: RM Winford - Elizabeth June Cohron

Champion Senior Bull: Swing Man - Huntzberry/Sites Partnership

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Nel-Tam Cross Fire - Matthew R. Martin

Champion Junior Steer: Tomahawk - Cassidy Huntzberry

Reserve Champion Junior Steer: WT Shotgun - Emma New

Champion Senior Steer: Muddy Water Pete - Lizz Huntzberry

Reserve Champion Senior Steer: CWR Braxton - Jimmy & Renee Shifflett

NON-HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: Trifecta 311 - Shawn Pequignot

Reserve Champion Junior Heifers: CCC Pokey Shadow - Shawn Pequignot

Sunhaven Fancy Duece - Sunhaven Farm

Champion Junior Cow: DSW No Foolin' - Daniel & Stacy Workman

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: DG Hunting Ms. Empress - Doug Ruppert

Champion Senior Cow: Royal Class Gal - Sunhaven Farm

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: DSW Hopin' For Freckles - Daniel & Paula New

Champion Junior Steer: Sunhaven Showtime - Sunhaven Farm

For a complete list of Show Results visit the ITLA web site:

CLICK HERE

Regional Results - 3

High Point Show Legacy Regional Owner: Mike & Jamie Tomey, Tomey Farms

HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: Meadow Green Vera Jean - Gail Beach

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Crystal Clear - Morris Cattle Company

Champion Senior Heifer: Winning Lap 210/2 - Mike & Jamie Tomey

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: Juma June - Matt & Courtney Tomey

Champion Junior Cow: Candy Cane Crystal - Luke Merrick

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: Marvelous Mary - Luke Merrick

Champion Intermediate Bull: HHF Senator's Turbo Sage - Robert & Tracy Mastri

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: HHF Chisum - David Hackney

Champion Senior Bull: WS Congo - W.I. & Suzann McCoy

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Fixer's Independence - Mike & Jamie Tomey

Champion Junior Steer: MV Lightning McQueen - Tim & Deb Mills

Reserve Champion Junior Steer: HHF Gizmo Thumper - David Hackney

Champion Senior Steer: AA Clever Oliver - Gail Beach

Reserve Champion Senior Steer: LPA Sir Black Knight - Barry & Vicki Elam

NON-HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: N.V. Drag Haven - Emanual E. Miller, Jr.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: LPA Miss Fancy Max - Barry & Vicki Elam

Champion Senior Heifer: Delta Brandy 6/12 - Duck Creek Cattle Company

Reserve Champion Senior Heifers: D/O Sundances Empress 74/12

Overlook - Joel Dickinson

Champion Junior Cow: Tempter's Trophy - Dickinson Cattle Company LLC

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: AA Iron Bayou - Jim & Jodi Small

Champion Senior Cow: Super Point - Morris Cattle Company

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: Wiregrass Megan - Darla Rohr

Champion Junior Steers: Jaxson - Duck Creek Cattle Company

Redman 15-12 - Barry & Vicki Elam

Reserve Champion Junior Steer: Casper 3-11 - Luke Merrick

Champion Senior Steer: Junction 8/0 - Dickinson Cattle Company LLC

Reserve Champion Senior Steer: LPA Sir Black Knight - Barry & Vicki Elam

Regional Results - 4

High Point Show Legacy Regional Owner: Randy & Marsha Witte

Haltered

Champion Senior Heifer: M2 Cooter Mountain - Tom Matott

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: M 2 Rio Deliah - Tom Matott

Champion Junior Cow: FCL Gypsy Queen - Ken Richardson

Champion Senior Bull: Golly Moses - Clyde & Virginia Peek

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Brave Heart 202 - Gary Geisert

NON-HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: Geez Louise - Richardson/Witte Partnership

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Merida - Gary Geisert

Champion Senior Heifer: Jake's Sweet Hussy - Randy & Marsha Witte

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: CB Mordrag - John D. & Darlene Nelson

Champion Junior Cow: Rangers Gun - Randy & Marsha Witte

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: Shamrock Angel Baby - John D. & Darlene Nelson

Champion Senior Cow: Shadow Dancer - Randy & Marsha Witte

Reserve Champion Senior Cows: RRR Miss Anna 809 - John D. & Darlene Nelson

Sympatico - Stan Searle

Champion Junior Steer: Hoss - Randy & Marsha Witte

Champion Senior Steer: Homer - Randy & Marsha Witte

Reserve Champion Senior Steer: Shoot Em Up - Stan Searle

CB Zapata el Grande_Nelson_Cloverbloom Ranch

Ohio River Valley Unsung Hero Award goes to Morris Cattle Company

The Morris Family, Andrew, Abby and their children Cole, Josie and Lane, currently operate a grass fed beef herd of 100 plus Texas Longhorn cattle on their farm at Walhonding, Ohio.

The focus of their beef operation is to educate consumers on the difference between grass fed Longhorn beef and the feed lot or imported beef that many find in retail stores. Even with a herd of this size they still find time even when they can't keep up with the demand for the beef they raise.

Andrew (Firefighter), Abby (Health Care) and their children still make time to promote Texas Longhorn Cattle every chance they get.

Andrew has served as a director for the last two years for Ohio River Valley, he is currently our representative to Ohio Cattleman's Association and was just elected to be the next President of Ohio River Valley. Abby has assisted with several different activities for our affiliate promoting Texas Longhorn Cattle and supporting our organization.

They were the first to hold a Field day when we started doing them again three years ago. They are always ready to do whatever needs to be done when our annual show comes around.

Congratulations to the Morris Family, Ohio River Valley's 2014 Unsung Heroes.

submitted by Timothy Mills

John Darlene Nelson Cloverbloom Ranch LLC

CLOVERBLOOMLONGHORNS.COM

Regional Results - 5

High Point Show Legacy Regional Owner: Summerhorn LLC

HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: VR Cheyenne - Shadow & Bonnie Seaman

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Victory's Glory - Shadow & Bonnie Seaman

Champion Junior Cow: Pixidust - Shadow & Bonnie Seamam

Champion Senior Cow: Rafter B Carlie's Rodeo - Boyd & Judy Bambrough

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: Miss Liberty - Shadow & Bonnie Seaman

Champion Junior Bull: Sebastian 14 - Summerhorn LLC

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Franklin - Summerhorn LLC

Champion Intermediate Bull: Rafter B Patriot - Boyd & Judy Bambrough

Champion Junior Steer: VR Buckshot - Shadow & Bonnie Seaman

Champion Senior Steer: Rafter B Super X - Boyd & Judy Bambrough

NON-HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: Lucille 53 - Summerhorn LLC

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Manhattan - Summerhorn LLC

Champion Senior Heifer: HL Shelbinator - Dayton & Linda Preble

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: HL Lilly - Dayton & Linda Preble

Champion Junior Cows: HL Mello Rose - Dayton & Linda Preble

RFR Super Image - D J & Amber McMurdo

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: Victory's Belle - Shadow & Bonnie Seaman

Champion Senior Cows: Shadowz Rhythm - D J & Amber McMurdo

Zanadu - Summerhorn LLC

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: Sweet Rose - Summerhorn LLC

Calico Breeze - Boyd & Judy Bambrough

Champion Junior Steer: Pistol Pete 41 - Summerhorn LLC

Champion Senior Steer: Rafter B Lex's Shadow - Boyd & Judy Bambrough

Regional Results - 7

High Point Show Legacy Regional Owner: Danielle Andrews

HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: AK Evermore - Danielle Andrews

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Top shelf Margarita - Danielle Andrews

Champion Senior Heifer: AK Forget Me Not - Danielle Andrews

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: Bar G Susie Q - James & LeAnn Baber

Champion Junior Cows: AK Color Me Perfect - Danielle Andrews

SLR Charming Danika - Danielle Andrews

Champion Senior Cow: Tiger Rose - Danielle Andrews

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: Morning Glory - Danielle Andrews

Champion Intermediate Bull: SHR Wow's Phoenix - Robert Scott Mershon

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: Blue Suede Shoes - Danielle Andrews

Champion Junior Steer: Bar G Otto B Red - James & Leann Baber

NON-HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: C9 Bonita Caliber - Danielle Andrews

Champion Junior Steer: AK Ringo - Danielle Andrews

Regional Results - 8

High Point Show Legacy Regional Owner: Randy & Catherine Morris

HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: WIC Harper's Phatti Rose - Randy & Catherine Morris

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: PLR Texas Eureka - Randy & Catherine Morris

Champion Senior Heifer: RO Starburst DD 208 - Stan & Jimmie Jernigan

Champion Junior Cow: PLR Pearl's Paradise - Randy & Catherine Morris

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: J R Dakota's Flower Girl - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Champion Senior Cow: RO Luck's Rockstar - Stan & Jimmie Jernigan

Champion Junior Bull: PLR Smoke Signal - Randy & Catherine Morris

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Blitzen Express - Dennis L. Urbantke

Champion Intermediate Bull: Prince K-Zar - Dennis L. Urbantke

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bulls: J R Mr. Jake - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

J R Lucky Boy Leandro - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Champion Senior Bull: PLR Deacon - Randy & Catherine Morris

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: JR Chief Engineer Jordie - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Champion Junior Steer: Hodge Podge - Randy & Catherine Morris

Reserve Champion Junior Steer: RO Storm Tracker DD - Stan & Jimmie Jernigan

Champion Senior Steer: J R Bobby Lee Boy - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

NON-HALTERED

Champion Senior Heifer: TH Smokey Creek - Dennis L. Urbantke

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: JHC Deliah SOS - Judy Coats

Champion Junior Cow: TH Miss Cha-Verro

Reserve Champion Junior Cow: Ho Hay You Reindeer - Dennis L. Urbantke

Champion Senior Cow: TH Chardonnay - Dennis L. Urbantke

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: HC Miss Dakota - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Regional Results - 9

High Point Show Legacy Regional Owner: Willie & Gail Wood

HALTERED

Champion Junior Heifer: Bandana - Willie & Gail Wood

Champion Senior Heifer: Acts 10:34 - Assadtexaslonghorns.com

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Twin Creek Ranch

Champion Junior Cow: 12 Oaks Miss B - W.G. & Corena Henderson

Reserve Champion Junior Cows: 2nd Samuel 22:31 - Assadtexaslonghorns.com

Psalm 37:5 - Assadtexaslonghorns.com

Champion Intermediate Bull: Rojo Dagga Boy - Willie & Gail Wood

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bulls: Stroh's Big Daddy - John Jr. & Elizabeth Stroh

TCT Onyx - Twin Creeks Ranch

Champion Senior Bull: Exemplar - Assad/Henderson/Cloud 9 Partnership

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Revelation 1:1 - Dave & Annette Johnson

Champion Senior Steer: Levi - Matthew J. Menchaca

G & G Strong. It Will Continue

Silver - Gold - Elite Awards

Silver Merit of Honor

50 Points In Shows Cumulatively

Nel-Tam Cross Fire - Matthew R. Martin

TH Chardonnay - Dennis L. Urbantke

ZF Sunny Joe - Jimmy & Renee Shifflett

RM Winford - Elizabeth June Cohron

RM Juno - Elizabeth June Cohron

Tomahawk - Cassidy Huntzberry

SHR Wow's Phoenix - Robert Scott Mershon

Latimore Bullet - Latimore Valley Farms, Inc

PLR Deacon - Randy & Catherine Morris

Winning Lap 210/2 - Mike & Jamie Tomey

AK Ringo - Danielle Andrews

RO Storm Tracker DD - Stan & Jimmie Jernigan

CWR Rocko - Ben Davies

GD Kool Shade - Taylor Ranch

AK Forget Me Not - Danielle Andrews

Delgado Rey - Sean & Vivian Davies

Seneca's Hope Rising - Lane Huntzberry

GD Hotshot Silver Lining - Taylor Ranch

GD Red Mac Overwhelmer - Taylor Ranch

TH Miss Cha-Verro - Dennis L. Urbantke

WT Shotgun - Emma New

Latimore Dancer - Latimore Valley Farms, Inc.

CWR Larado - John & Suzanne Moxley

Sweet Rose - Summerhorn LLC

Blue Ridge Copy Cat - Latimore Valley Farms, Inc.

Gold Merit of Honor

100 Points In Shows Cumulatively

Nel-Tam Cross Fire - Matthew R. Martin

Nel-Tam Balzin' Hot - Nelson & Tammy Hearn

AK Color Me Perfect - Danielle Andrews

Royal Prize - Daniel & Paula New

JR Chief Engineer Jordie - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

CWR Braxton - Jimmy & Renee Shifflett

HC Miss Dakota - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Rafter B Super X - Boyd & Judy Bambrough

CWR Lena - John & Suzanne Moxley

DSW No Foolin' - Daniel & Stacy Workman

Whelming Super Star - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Sinner's Prayer - Lizz Huntzberry

Latimore Bullet - Latimore Valley Farms, Inc

Elite Merit of Honor

200 Points In Shows Cumulatively

Tiger Rose - Danielle Andrews

RM Orion - Elizabeth June Cohron

Samson's Victory - Joel & Rebecca Miner

Swing Man - Huntzberry & Sites Partnership

Blue Ridge Watchman - Latimore Valley Farms, Inc

2014 HIGH POINT SHOW LEGACY HONOR ROLL OF THE YEAR

Most points per age and sex group overall. Points for the animals in all show in every region are tabulated.

Points continue from year to year for annual and lifetime awards.

HALTERED

Junior Heifer Grand Champion: CWR Clearly Classy - John & Suzanne Moxley

Senior Heifer Grand Champion: GD Hotshot Silver Lining - Taylor Ranch

Junior Cow Grand Champion: Royal Prize - Daniel & Paula New

Senior Cow Grand Champion: Sinner's Prayer - Lizz Huntzberry

Junior Bull Grand Champion: 1st John 4:9 - Assadtexaslonghorns.com

Intermediate Bull Grand Champion: ZF Sunny Joe - Jimmy & Renee Shifflett

Senior Bull Grand Champion: Swing Man - Huntzberry/Sites Partnership

Junior Steer Grand Champion: GD Red Mac Overwhelmer - Taylor Ranch

Senior Steer Grand Champion: Muddy Water Pete - Lizz Huntzberry

NON-HALTERED

Junior Heifer Grand Champion: GD Trashy Trish - Jerry Bell

Senior Heifer Grand Champions: Jake's Sweet Hussy - Randy & Marsha Witte

CWR Bella - Madi Davies

Junior Cow Grand Champion: DSW No Foolin' - Daniel & Stacy Workman

Senior Cow Grand Champion: HC Miss Dakota - Double J R Longhorn Ranch

Junior Steer Grand Champion: AK Ringo - Danielle Andrews

Senior Steer Grand Champions: Homer - Randy & Marsha Witte

Junction 8/0 - Dickinson Cattle Company LLC

Loofy Shadow 12 - Bear Ranch LLC

Rafter B Lex's Shadow - Boyd & Judy Bambrough

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A very unassuming guy walked up to the Pearly Gates, looking to be admitted.

St. Peter says to the guy,

"I can't see that you did anything really good in your life, but you never did anything bad either. I tell you what, if you can tell me one really good deed that you did, I'll open Heaven's Gates to you."

So the guy says,

"I was driving down the road and saw a gang of bikers assaulting this poor girl. So I pulled over, got out my car, grabbed a tire iron and walked straight up to the gang's leader--a huge ugly guy with a studded leather jacket, bald head tattoos and hair covering his whole body, and a chain running from his nose to his ear.

Undaunted, I ripped the chain out of his nose and ear and smashed him over the head with the tire iron. Then I turned around and, wielding my tire iron, yelled to the rest of them, "You leave this poor, innocent lady alone! You're all a bunch of sick, deranged animals! Go home before I teach you all a lesson in pain!"

Impressed, St. Peter says,

"Really? I can't seem to find this in your file. When did this happen?"

"Oh, about two minutes ago."

Gary Don & Joanna Taylor 9314 220th St NE Okarche, OK 73762 405-919-5210

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