High Plains Texas Longhorn Sale Announced

Posted by Kevin Trig


Randy Witte
MSTLA to Spearhead Regional Sale; Elects Board

Meeting at Palmer Lake, Colo. in December, the members of the Mountain States affiliate agreed to host the High Plains Texas Longhorn Sale, to be held May 19, 2012 at Centennial Livestock Auction near Fort Collins, Colo.  A determining factor in choosing the location was to make it convenient and affordable for Longhorn producers in Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah and Kansas, as well as those in Colorado.  According to organizer John Nelson, "the High Plains Sale will be the only Longhorn auction in a wide region to offer consignment fees of approximately $100,"  He noted that several members of both registries have already committed to consign.  Consignment details are available from John Nelson (970) 222-6054 or JNelson@enganalytics.com.

Election of officers and directors was held at the annual membership meeting, President Randy Witte of Peyton, Colo. was re-elected by acclamation.  Barbara Fillmore of Elbert, Colo. was re-elected Vice President, as was Secretary Joe Brundage of Black Forest, Colo. Treasurer Darlene Nelson of Wellington, Colo. was given another term--along with an expression of extreme gratitude for her faithful and highly professional performance.     
Barb Fillmore
Joe Brundage
                                        Newly elected to the Board of Directors was Clyde Peek of Franktown, Colo.  Holdover Directors and those re-elected are Gary Cole, Penrose, Colo.; Greg Evans, Kiowa, Colo.; John Nelson, Wellington, Colo., and Stan Searle of Monument, Colo.  New member, Justin Johnson of Ellicott, Colo. was welcomed but needed no introduction, as he has worked on and exhibited cattle at the Heart of the Rockies Texas Longhorn show for several years.
The Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association has 31 members located in Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, Colorado and Arizona.  Membership dues are $20 for Associate; $35 for Active voting membership, and $275 for Lifetime.  To join contact: Darlene Nelson c/o Cloverbloom Ranch, 51361 WCR 17 Wellington, CO 80549.   Email: clovrblm@ezlink.com  - (970) 897-2444. 


Darlene Nelson (rt)

Searle Ranch hosts Ranch Field Day

Posted by Kevin Trig

Ranch Field Day in Colorado

Cattle handling on horseback, cattle judging and socializing were the order of the day when Searle Ranch hosted the Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association on a recent Saturday. At just over 7,000 ft. above sea level, the temperature was perfect for these outdoor events. However, the barbecued beef lunch was served indoors, offering welcome protection from an afternoon shower that is typical in the front range of the Colorado Rockies.



Showing how it's done, Travis Casey explained the "hows and whys" of working cattle on horseback. Riding a green-broke mustang, he demonstrated the cowboy technique--emphasizing the importance of moving deliberately. Then the onlookers had the opportunity to step onto a quiet old gelding and practice what they had been learning about.

Following lunch, ranch manager Gary Lake went into considerable detail in discussing the pen of heifers to be judged. After they had marked their score cards, he put participants on the spot, asking for explanations of why they placed the cattle where they did.

By all accounts it was a valuable exercise, made more interesting by the competitive aspect. Winner of the judging contest was Nik Nikodym (pictured at right) who raises Longhorns in Oklahoma while commuting to Colorado Springs for his responsibilities as a Commander in the US Navy.


Field day host Stan Searle noted that the 40 or so members and guests seemed to appreciate "getting among the Longhorn cattle, actually doing something hands-on, rather than sitting around talking about cattle." And, he pointed out, getting tips from Gary Lake and Travis Casey provided a unique opportunity to learn from men with decades of experience working livestock.
Carol Kotzer cuts out a pair.
Marty Slebodnik sorts cattle

The MSTLA has more than 30 members representing five states. Cattle and people representing all Longhorn registries and organizations are welcome at events and meetings of the group. Information on events and membership is available at http://MSTLA.org .


Searle Ranch Field Day, July 2011
Heifer judging was taken seriously

Heart of the Rockies Results

Posted by Kevin Trig

The Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association enjoyed another tremendous show this year, in Elbert, Colorado, just northeast of Colorado Springs. So many beautiful Texas Longhorn cattle, and the day could not have been more perfect for it.

Stan Jernigan of Cross Plains, Texas was the ITLA qualified judge for Open Show , while Paige Evans of Kiowa, Colorado judged both the Futurity classes and the Trailblazer (New Breeders) Divisions.

Click here for the unofficial results
Buckles, chairs and customized duffel bags were earned for the top cattle, while everyone received a ribbon, enjoyed a great meal, branding a bench for the charity auction and overall, just a great day. Here's just a few of the pictures from that great day.

CLICK HERE to see just a few pictures of some of the winners from the day.

Or, you may want to look through some of the candids snapped during the day...below.

2001 HOTR Texas Longhorn Show

Heart of the Rockies Show - Saturday, June 18th

Posted by Kevin Trig

Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association presents, the

16th Annual  “Heart of the Rockies” Texas Longhorn Show
LATIGO TRAILS EQUESTRIAN CENTER, ELBERT, CO 80106
ALL ITLA AND TLBAA CATTLE WELCOME!

ENTRIES DUE: MAY 31st, 2011


Stan Jernigan Open Show ITLA Certified Judge
 Judges: Stan Jernigan CROSS PLAINS, TX, Open Show ITLA Judge
Paige Evans KIOWA, CO; Heifer Futurity and Trailblazer (New Breeders) Judge

Show Committee: Kevin Trigueiro Kevin@719kastles.com
Randy & Marsha Witte (719) 749-9071

CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD your REGISTRATION form

CLICK HERE for a FLIER

 
DEADLINE: MAY 31st, 2011

SEND PAYMENT and CAMERA READY copy for ADS to:
   John & Darlene Nelson , MSTLA Show Secretaries
   Cloverbloom Ranch  51361 Weld County Rd 17  Wellington, CO 80549
   (970) 897-2444 Phone
   (970) 897-2446 Fax
   CLOVRBLM@EZLINK.COM

Randy Witte Elected President

Posted by Kevin Trig



2011 MSTLA President Randy Witte (L),
pictured with his lovely wife Marsha (R)
 The Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association (MSTLA) has elected Randy Witte president for 2011. A longtime Longhorn producer, Witte is also a director of ITLA. He and his wife Marsha are also recipients of the prestigious ITLA Unsung Heroes Award for 2010--in recognition of their years of tireless service to the members of MSTLA and the Longhorn industry. Their volunteer efforts have included chairing the Heart of the Rockies Texas Longhorn show each summer in Colorado and hosting the highly popular pre-show party at their Red Ink Ranch near Peyton, Colorado.
Before his retirement a few years ago, Randy was publisher of Western Horseman magazine, where he had spent 29 years. Before that he headed the Rodeo News Bureau and served as editor of Rodeo Sports News at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. His considerable creative skills have been utilized in behalf of not only the Texas Longhorn industry but also the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, the country's largest stock show.

Congratulations to Randy Witte!

'Twas the Night before Christmas...

Posted by Kevin Trig

A poem for the season, shared by former MSTLA President, Kevin Trigueiro and family.


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Randy Witte to head Mountain States Association

Posted by Kevin Trig

The Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association has elected Randy Witte president for 2011. A longtime Longhorn producer, Witte is also a director of ITLA. He and his wife Marsha are also recipients of the prestigious ITLA Unsung Heroes Award for 2010--in recognition of their years of tireless service to the members of MSTLA and the Longhorn industry. Their volunteer efforts have included chairing the Heart of the Rockies Texas Longhorn show each summer in Colorado and hosting the highly popular pre-show party at their Red Ink Ranch near Peyton, Colo.

Before his retirement a few years ago, Randy was publisher of Western Horseman magazine, where he had spent 29 years. Before that he headed the Rodeo News Bureau and served as editor of Rodeo Sports News at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. His considerable creative skills have been utilized in behalf of not only the Texas Longhorn industry but also the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, the country's largest stock show.

The 2011 MSTLA officers and directors shown above are (l to r): Randy Witte; past president and director Kevin Trigueiro; Gary Cole; vice president Barbara Fillmore; John Nelson; Stan Searle; treasurer Darlene Nelson, and secretary Joe Brundage. Not pictured is director Greg Evans.

The 2011 schedule of events for the Mountain States affiliate includes the annual show, to be held in June. A field day and a variety of presentations and programs throughout the year will help members market live cattle and beef, develop cattle photography skills, evaluate cattle, and learn more about the history of the Longhorn breed. For membership or event information, contact Darlene Nelson at clovrblm@ezlink.com.

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