March Best at West Pre-Cataloged Consignment Deadline January 9, 2008

All pre-catalog consignments for the March Best at West TLBAA Membership sale must be received at the TLBAA office by January 9, 2008. For more information see the TLBAA Membership Sales page on the TLBAA Web site or contact the TLBAA Sales Division at (817) 625-6241.

FUTURE SALES INFORMATION

The following are dates and catalogue deadlines for future TLBAA Sales:

For more information, contact the TLBAA Sales Management Division at (817) 625-6241 

December Best at West Sale Results

Saturday, December 1, 2007
West, TX
Auctioneer: Brian Uptmore
Commentator: David Stanley
Sale Management: TLBAA Sales Management Division
81 Registered Lots
Top Ten Lots Averaged: $850
Registered Lot Average: $590.43
Commercial Lot Average: $242.90

TLBAA members ignored the wind and drizzling rain to attend the December Best at West TLBAA Membership Sale on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at the West Auction in West, TX.

The High Selling Lot was Day’s Condoleezza, selling for $1,150. Johnny and Barbara Coleman, Decatur, TX, bought her from consignor Barbara Schmidt, Floresville, TX.

The members who arrived on Friday night enjoyed a deli sandwich spread along with deer chili prepared by TLBAA Members Asa and Joan Gamble, Hubbard, TX, and adult beverages sponsored by TLBAA Board Member Paul and Mari-Kathryn Braswell, Forestburg, TX.

Barbara and Johnny Coleman, Decatur, TX.

High Selling Lot:

$1,150 – DAY’S CONDOLEEZZA (2004 daughter of Merlot 2/0 and Day’s Whitney). Consignor: Barbara Schmidt, Floresville, TX. Buyers: Johnny and Barbara Coleman, Decatur, TX.

Randall Ward, Fort Worth, TX; Darlene Aldridge, Somerville, TX; Bill Ward, Fort Worth, TX.

Other High Selling Lots:

$1,050 – DESIROUS DIXIE (1998 daughter of Dixie Joker and Delta Flamingo). Consignor: Bill Ward, Fort Worth, TX. Buyer: Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX.

$1,000 – TX W SUZIE Q (2003 daughter of Apollo 03 and TX W Shiloh Sue). Consignor: Randall Ward, Fort Worth, TX. Buyer: Ron Martens, Somerville, TX.

David Johnson and Carol Reardon, Aquilla, TX; Hal and Deborah Brame, Moyers, OK.

See More photos from the December Best at West in the E-Trails Web Gallery.

2007 Horn Showcase Sale Results

November 10, 2007
Will Rogers Watt Arena, Fort Worth, TX
Chairman: Dr. Zech Dameron
Auctioneer: Joel Lemley
Commentator: Cliff Whitfill

Sale Average: $3,441.20
Top Ten Lots Averaged: $10,715

Due to a reporting error on behalf of the E-Trails, the sale average for the 2007 Horn Showcase of $3,138 has been corrected.
The accurate average is currently displayed.

Volume Buyers: Panther Creek Ranch, Marlin, TX; Lee and Gay Gaddis, Austin, TX; Christopher Herron and Brenda Tobin, Norco, CA; Red McCombs Ranches of Texas, San Antonio, TX; Joyce Lindauer, Dallas, TX.

High Selling Lot:

$19,500 – BAYOU RIVERA (2001 daughter of Dixie River and Bayou Empress). Consignor: Eugene Berry, Baton Rouge, LA. Buyers: Lee and Gay Gaddis, Austin, TX.

Felix Serna of El Coyote Ranch, Kingsville, TX; Lee and Gay Gaddis, Austin, TX.

After a late evening of celebrating at the 2007 Horn Showcase Awards Banquet and Auction, the sale day began early for some breeders as they arrived at the Watt Arena for the 2007 Horn Showcase Sale to get a last chance glimpse at the sale consignments. The crowd enjoyed a barbeque lunch before taking their seats in the near-to-capacity filled sales arena.

This year’s sale was filled with high quality consignments from the heart of many TLBAA members’ breeding programs. Before the sale TLBAA Chairman Dr. Fritz Moeller introduced Trails Editor in Chief Brenda Cantrell and Special Events Manager Allison Chipman and thanked the entire TLBAA staff for the tremendous effort that they made for the success of the 2007 Horn Showcase. He also announced the Mossy Horn Sponsors as they came down the aisle to accept a special recognition gift from Show Assistant Leslie Gandy. Christa Russell was introduced to sing the National Anthem, which she did magnificently. Dr. Moeller then introduced the 2007 Horn Showcase Chair Dr. Zech Dameron. Dr. Dameron also thanked all those that supported the show and the sale and called on Doug Hunt, Saint George, UT, to accept the awards for Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor for the 2007 Horn Showcase. Mr. Hunt was stunned and extremely delighted as he accepted both awards and thanked the crowd.

Doug Hunt, Saint George, UT, accepting the 2007 Horn Showcase Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor awards at the Horn Showcase Sale on Saturday, November 10, 2007.

Dr. Dameron introduced 2007 Horn Showcase Sale auctioneer Joel Lemley, Blackwell, TX, and commentator Cliff Whitfill, Covington, TX. Mr. Lemley took the gavel and the sale was off to a great start.

Larry and Barbara Shepherd of Stone Broke Ranch in Cameron, TX, donated the first lot off the block, the great bull Wanted Man, to benefit the Mosser Scholarship Fund. Wanted Man was a grand fundraiser as he sold eight times for a grand total of $15,200. Breeders who bought and then donated back Wanted Man included: Rex Mosser, Midway, TX; Ron and Barbara Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX; Brent and Cynthia Bolen, Lufkin, TX; Doug and Sandy Stotts, Houston, TX; Lazy CJ Cattle Co., Katy, TX; El Coyote Ranch, Kingsville, TX; Joe and Carolyn Wissel, San Marcos, TX; Bill Johnson, Waco, TX.

Barbara Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX; Carl Brantley, Wilkesboro, NC; Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX.

Other High Selling Lots:

$15,000 - BH STAR DUST (2004 daughter of Dark Star Chex and BH Dustaroonie). Consignors: Bruce and Susan Easterly, Denham Springs, LA. Buyers: Christopher Herron and Brenda Tobin, Norco, CA.

$12,500 - FLAMETHROWERS GRIS (2006 daughter of Rutledge’s Flame Thrower and Hot Shot Gris). Consignor: Cody Moore, Roff, OK. Buyer: Red McCombs Ranches of Texas, San Antonio, TX.

Peanut Kash, Stephenville, TX; Lynn and Jenna Struthoff, San Antonio, TX.

$11,000 - ULC 31 (2003 daughter of Amigo Chex and Magic Majorette). Consignor: El Coyote Ranch, Kingsville, TX. Buyers: Lee and Gay Gaddis, Austin, TX.

$11,000 - J.R. BLACK SATIN (2002 daughter of J.R. Grand Slam and Black Velvet). Consignors: Kent and Christine Bladen, West Jordan, UT. Buyer: Panther Creek Ranch, Marlin, TX.

Dr. Gene and Lana Hightower, Van, TX; Nancee and Kerry Mounce, Anna, TX; Craige Bottorff, McKinney, TX.

$10,000 - 585 CHINA DOLL (2005 daughter of 585 River Rock and Buynan Panda). Consignors: Ron & Kevin Asbill, Tyler, TX. Buyer: Red McCombs Ranches of Texas, San Antonio, TX.

Sale Commentator Cliff Whitfill, Covington, TX; Sale Chairman Dr. Zech Dameron, Coppell, TX; Trails Editor Brenda Cantrell; Sale Auctioneer Joel Lemley, Blackwell, TX; TLBAA Chairman Dr. Fritz Moeller, Socorro, NM.

See more Photos from the Sale in the Web Gallery