January 2006

Greetings members and friends and a Happy New Year to all!

With a new year comes the planning for this year’s events. I would like to thank Alan Leys for asking our Association to participate in the Hall of Horns Texas Longhorn Sale on March 24th at 5:00 p.m. at the Olds Agricultural Grounds. Anyone interested in consigning cattle contact Alan Leys at (403) 935-4765 as soon as possible for information.

Our Annual General Meeting will be held the same day (March 24th) at 1:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Center on the agricultural grounds in Olds. I would like to extend a welcome to the memberships as well as your friends who may be interested in attending the meeting. Please bring your thoughts and ideas regarding what our association should be doing to promote this great breed.

The Texas Longhorns are back at the Steer-A-Year program at Olds College this year and are starting out great.

Sincerely, Ron Walker

This Sale will consist of registered Texas Longhorn cattle. There will be a large number of bred cows, yearling heifers and 1-2 year old bulls. Roping calves will also be offered in the sale. If you’re looking to purchase good quality Texas Longhorn Cattle or wish to market your own cattle, this will be the sale to attend.

If there is anyone interested in consigning to this sale, please contact Alan Leys (403) 935-4765 or the A.T.L.A. office for more information.

Everyone is invited to attend this meeting for our Association. The executives feel it is important to hear your thoughts and opinions regarding the Association’s operations. Discussions pertaining to advertising, showing and merchandise sales are some of the many topics that require member involvement. Your opinion matters! The meeting will be held in the afternoon before the Longhorn sale.

Please feel free to contact any of the executives or the office if you have any questions or concerns.

See you there!!!!
The A.T.L.A. Executives

Please take a moment to renew your membership. The A.T.L.A. depends on your support to promote the Texas Longhorn breed.

Luke Massie
Eagle Mountain Ranching
Sangudo, Alberta

Luke Massie of Eagle Mountain Ranching has had Texas Longhorn cattle for approximately 4 years. He purchased his first longhorns from Panarama Ranch and has about 160 cattle all together. Besides cattle, Eagle Mountain Ranch also produces hay and crops.

There are 4 people in Luke’s family. Luke enjoys raising rough stock and his favorite longhorn is a big steer named Chisholm. Luke has not shown cattle but does enjoy their varied colors. Luke’s favorite time with his cattle is when they are all grazing in the high country. What a site that must be!! He appreciates the natural instincts the longhorns display in a natural environment and feels that because they are a special interest breed, they will be very stable in this ever changing cattle industry.

So, if you’re in the Sangudo area, call Eagle Mountain Ranching and check out Luke and his steer, Chisholm.

Terry and Barbara Wildman
Wildman Ranches
Westerose, Alberta

Terry and Barbara Wildman and the Wildman Ranch have been in the longhorn business for about 6 years. They purchased a bull from Ken and Charlotte Beler and cows from John Duffy. They have about 40 animals in their herd and prefer white with black and brown patches in coloring. Terry and Barbara enjoy every longhorn they have so a favorite is difficult to choose. They do love to watch the longhorns enjoy their feed on a cold winter day.

Terry and Barbara have two daughters: one in San Francisco and one in Calgary. They love to trail ride to the mountains, especially to the Ya Ha Tinda. Terry also enjoys Team Roping while Barbara roping chute for Terry and his partners. They believe that the Texas Longhorns are a niche market and should be promoted as such.

Give Wildman Ranch a call if you’re ever in the Westerose area.

I would like to bring the following information to your attention:

- I would appreciate if you could send “unique” pictures of your cattle to share in the upcoming newsletters. Everyone loves to see pictures!
- If your have not filled out a member profile form, please take a moment to fill in the information. We would like to know you better.
- If a member would like to hold this years annual pedigree picnic at their ranch/farm or maybe camping at a lake, please let me know if you have any suggestions for this friendship gathering. - Any members interested in attending cattle shows this year, please let me know so I can be sure your receive show entry forms. - The association has a variety of merchandise for sale. The items include bandanas ($5.00), caps ($10.00), old logo pins ($5.00), new logo pins ($5.00) and note cards (10 for $10.00). If you are interested in any of these items, please call me.


Regards, Chris Hepfner

The Alberta Texas Longhorn Association would like to welcome our first new members of 2006. They are Mark and Tina Stewart of Ponoka. Mark and Tina purchased their heifers from the Primrose Valley Ranch dispersal sale and added to their herd with heifers from Ken & Charlotte Beler and Del & Chris Hepfner. They also raise elk and bison on their ranch near Ponoka. We hope to see them become active in the association and in the show ring. Welcome aboard!!!