Posted on January 20, 2009 - by Russell

$18,000 Tops TLBAA’s Premier Heifer Sale

It was a standing room only crowd at the Will Rogers West Arena as spectators and buyers gathered for the start of the TLBAA’s Premier Heifer Sale at 4pm on Saturday January 17, 2009. This sale is held each year in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show. This year’s sale featured 80 heifers that were born in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The sale was managed by the TLBAA with Joel Lemley serving as the auctioneer.

Maurice Ladnier, the new TLBAA Chairman of the Board, welcomed everyone to the sale before turning things over to Joel Lemley. Mr. Lemley requested a moment of silence in memory of Col. Eddie Wood who posted away on December 25, 2008. The TLBAA Board made a special presentation to Mrs. Joyce Wood in honor of her husband’s any years of service to the Longhorn industry.

The sale started a little slow with the first few lots being very young animals that brought $550-$900. Things quickly picked up with 18 lots selling for over $3000. The High-Selling Lot was lot 65 a January 2006 daughter of EOT Cowpoke and the 77 3/4″ Tiara. She was consigned by Bruce and Susan Easterly and was purchased by Joe and Lorinda Valentine for $18,000. It was lot 52, Rio Maxine that came in as the Second High-Selling Lot at $10,000. She is a 2006 daughter of Maximus and was consigned by Marquess Arrow Ranch. The Diamond D Ranch was the winning bidder of this big horn female.

Randy and Jamie Briscoe donated the proceeds of lot 45 a Hunt’s Command Respect daughter to the TLBAA. The heifer was purchased by T.M. & Jean Smith for $3700.

The sale finished strong posting an average of $2,280 on the 77 lot that sold. For complete prices check our Shows and Sales listing.