Sale chairman John
Nelson comments that "We all enjoy the blue ribbon sales events when we have the
opportunity to attend." However, he is persuaded that "There is a need for an
affordable auction venue within a reasonable distance of folks in Wyoming,
Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Utah and Colorado." The High Plains Sale will put a
good selection of cows, pairs and a few herdsire prospects within easy driving
distance of a great many Longhorn owners for whom sales in distant states are
not practical.
The sale will offer 80
lots of pre-screened registered Longhorns, "providing the opportunity for
breeders to add replacements to their herds at the perfect time of year,"
according to Randy Witte, one of the event organizers. "Consignments include
fancy, big horned cows as well as high quality replacement heifers," he adds,
"so we expect to have buyers from several states."
The consignment fee is
$95, with a yardage fee of $25 that covers straw bedding and hay. A sales
commission of 8 percent will be discounted to 5 percent for participating
buyers. Information and consignment forms can be obtained at
HighPlainsLonghornSale.com, by e-mail at HighPlainsSale@gmail.com or by contacting John
Nelson at 970-897-2444 or Randy Witte at 719-749-9071.
Photo Caption:
Wiregrass Courtly is one
of the 80 registered Longhorns that will sell at the High Plains Texas Longhorn
Sale on May 19 at Fort Collins, Colorado.