SCHAACK RANCH Sire Directory 2026

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2026 SIRE DIRECTORY

Thank you for your interest in the Schaack Ranch Sire Directory. We appreciate the opportunity to share the genetics and philosophy behind the cattle we are proud to stand behind. Selecting herd sires is one of the most important decisions a cattleman makes, and we view that decision as a responsibility built on trust, consistency, and long-term results.

At Schaack Ranch, our focus has always been on building females that excel where it matters most. From balanced, eye-appealing phenotype to verified performance and real-world functionality, our program is centered on cattle that work day in and day out under the rugged demands of western South Dakota. Longevity, fertility, structural soundness, and the ability to raise a big calf while breeding back on time remain the cornerstones of our maternal philosophy.

This Sire Directory is intended to serve as a practical tool—one that reflects the same disciplined approach we use in our own breeding decisions. We believe great cattle are built over generations, not in a single mating. By stacking elite cow families and utilizing herd sires backed by exceptional females, we work to ensure consistency, functionality, and maternal strength carry forward year after year.

At the heart of our program is a commitment to continuous improvement and the betterment of the Angus breed. We strive to produce cattle that excel in maternal strength, performance, and carcass quality—without sacrificing the fundamentals of good mothering ability. Our focus remains on strong, functional females with sound udders and feet, balanced performance from calving ease through growth, and maternal excellence driven by fertility and long-term cow profitability.

We place great importance on accurate data collection, submitting key performance measures and utilizing DNA technology to strengthen EPD accuracy. By combining performance data with visual evaluation, we make informed breeding decisions that benefit not only our own program, but those of our customers as well.

The sires represented in this directory reflect the standards we believe in and the environment they are developed in. They are designed to thrive in realworld conditions and add value across a wide range of production settings. Whether your goal is building replacement females, improving herd efficiency, or adding consistency to your cow herd, our aim is to offer genetics you can rely on.

We appreciate your interest in Schaack Ranch and invite you to reach out with questions or to visit the ranch. We value relationships built on transparency, shared goals, and long-term success, and we look forward to being a part of your program for generations to come.

The Schaack Family

RELENTLESS 1747

20189520 | 06/02/21

HUWA FULL DISCLOSURE G A R SURE FIRE 1984 SIRE DAM

CONNEALY CONFIDENCE 0100

CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS

ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209

RAR FULL DISCLOSURE 8024

TOP 20% IN 19 TRAITS

RAR Relentless 1747 is a long-sided, good-ribbed sire with exceptional top shape and real muscle expression. He is moderate in his design, good footed, and an easy mover—the kind of structural balance that holds up under real-world conditions. Widely regarded as one of the very best Confidence Plus sons in the breed, Relentless combines performance with functionality in a way that’s hard to replicate.

Maternal Grand Dam G A R Sure Fire 1984

Ranking in the top 10% for 13 different traits, he brings an elite, well-rounded data profile to match his physical build. More importantly, Relentless is proving himself as a true cow maker. His daughters are attractive, sound, and highly productive females that excel in udder quality, structure, and maternal efficiency— exactly the kind of cows that add long-term value and help move Angus herds, and the breed as a whole, in the right direction. signed to make a lasting impact on Angus cattle.

SUNBURST J3269

20933036 | 09/18/23

TOP 20% IN 19 TRAITS

Sunburst is quickly emerging as the next household name in the Angus breed, combining low birth weight with impressive growth and performance. He is a long-bodied sire with a cool, clean front end, strong muscle expression, and the kind of balance that makes him both attractive and highly functional. Good footed and easy moving, Sunburst is built to work in real-world production systems while still offering the look and power seedstock producers demand.

His dam, Maplecrest Fanny 8017, is widely recognized as one of the elite cows in the Angus breed. That level of maternal excellence continues through the family, as Sunburst’s full

sister, Maplecrest Fanny 0063, produced the top two bred heifers in the June 2025 Baldridge Performance Angus Female Sale, combining for a total value of $120,000—a powerful testament to the consistency and impact of this influential cow family.

That maternal strength shows through in Sunburst, who is proving himself as a true female maker. Ranking in the top 10% of the breed for 14 traits, he offers an elite combination of calving ease, growth, and maternal excellence—genetics positioned to leave a lasting impact on Angus herds for years to come.

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TOP 20% IN 17 TRAITS

GAR DISCOVERY 6737H

E & B WILDCAT 9402

E&B LADY PLUS 643

BUBS SOUTHERN CHARM AA31

SCHAACK PATRIOT OF SC 903

KW 4453 PATRIOT 6193

Schaack Wildcat 4268 is calving ease deluxe, designed for confidence on heifers without sacrificing performance. He features a long, smooth shoulder and exceptional structure from the ground up, combining great feet with balance and flexibility. Long sided, big hipped, and built to move, this bull offers an impressive birth-to-yearling spread that keeps growth in check while adding performance where it counts.

He ranks in the top 10% for 11 traits, making 4268 a complete, real-world calving ease and maternal upgrade for progressive herds. Sire E &

He will improve marbling, carrying a soft, attractive look that adds quality and eye appeal. His dam, 903, is a full sister to Satisfaction and has risen to the top of the Schaack spring females—moderate in frame, good uddered, sound footed, and loaded with natural muscle.

SATISFACTION

19682617 | 03/21/19

Dam KW 4453 Patriot 6193

SILVEIRAS CONVERSION 8064

SIRE DAM

BUBS SOUTHERN CHARM AA31

HICKORY HILL ERICA 009

DEER VALLEY PATRIOT 3222

KW 4453 PATRIOT 6193

KW 5M13 GAR COMPOSURE 4453

Maternal Grand Dam Rita 5M13 of 2V9 Predestined

TOP 20% IN 15 TRAITS

Schaack Satisfaction is a stout, moderateframed sire that excels in muscle expression and overall dimension. He is easy moving, big topped, and built with the kind of power and balance that translates well across a wide range of cow types.

His dam, KW 4453 Patriot 6193, was a moderate, beautifully designed cow with an outstanding front end, exceptional udder quality, ideal teat size, and strong,

correct feet. Though 6193 is now deceased, her influence continues through several productive daughters retained at Schaack Ranch—females that are consistently leaving their mark through structural integrity, maternal function, and lasting productivity, contributing to the kind of cow power that continues to influence the Angus breed.

Top 10% in 9 different traits! And Top 20% in 15 traits!

MATERNAL BELIEFS

Maternal excellence is the foundation of Schaack Ranch.

OUR FOCUS HAS ALWAYS BEEN BUILDING FEMALES THAT EXCEL WHERE IT MATTERS MOST:

•Fertility and the ability to breed back on time

•Longevity and structural durability

•Strong Heifer Pregnancy (HP) and Calving Ease Maternal (CEM)

•Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) that reflects real productivity

•The ability to raise a heavy calf every year

We believe in stacking great cows — generation upon generation — creating a foundation that carries strength, consistency, and predictability forward.

From balanced, eye-appealing phenotype to verified performance and practical functionality, our cattle are designed to work — day in and day out — under the demands of western South Dakota.

Because at Schaack Ranch, maternal strength isn’t a feature. It’s the cornerstone.

BREEDING PHILOSOPHIES

At Schaack Ranch, our breeding program is built on continuous improvement and long-term progress — not short-term trends.

WE BELIEVE IN ADVANCING THE BREED THROUGH:

• Balanced cattle that combine maternal strength, performance, and carcass merit

•Structural integrity that holds up in real-world range conditions

•Phenotype that reflects softness, depth, muscle shape, and balance

•Multi-generation cow family stacking to ensure consistency

We do not chase single traits. Every mating decision considers the full genetic profile — fertility, longevity, structural soundness, performance, and carcass value — because every trait matters.

Our goal is simple: breed cattle that leave a lasting impact and move commercial and registered programs forward with confidence.

SELECTION PRIORITIES

Selection at Schaack Ranch starts with functionality and is reinforced by data.

WE PRIORITIZE:

• Strong, functional females with sound udders and excellent feet

•Moderate birth weights with high, efficient growth

•High carcass value without sacrificing maternal ability

•Structural correctness and athletic movement

•Longevity under rugged western South Dakota conditions

We collect and submit comprehensive performance data — birth weights, weaning weights, yearling weights and heights, foot scores, carcass data, and genomic information — because accurate data strengthens EPD reliability and drives smarter decisions.

Balanced performance. Verified data. Real-world cattle.

“AT

SCHAACK RANCH,

maternal

strength

IS THE CORNERSTONE.”

CLARITY L141

20700708 | 01/11/23

SIRE DAM

CHERRY CREEK LAND GRANT

CONNEALY CLARITY

BRESHIE OF CONANGA 6988

ECO LOMBARDI 1512

RAR LOMBARDI 8331

WILLIAMS PROPHET ELBA 233

TOP 20% IN 15 TRAITS

GKB Clarity L141 is a Connealy Clarity son built to inject explosive growth without sacrificing carcass value. He’s the kind that adds pounds early, keeps pushing through yearling, and still delivers the grid power buyers demand.

A true marbling and ribeye specialist — combining quality grade and yield in one balanced package.With 10 traits ranking in the Top 10% of the breed, L141

Sire

Connealy Clarity

brings elite multi-trait strength to the table. Performance, carcass merit, and numerical dominance — stacked in one sire designed to move programs forward.

The power behind L141 traces to his dam, the legendary 8331 cow. At 8 years of age she still posts over +100 WW and +160 YW, with 18 progeny recorded and a 115 weaning and yearling ratio. Originally purchased in the Powell

Farms dispersal by Rooney Angus and now a cornerstone donor at GKB Cattle in Texas, her influence is spreading nationwide with herd sires working in several states and daughters headlining donor pens by VAR Power Play, Connealy Clarity, and GAR Home Town. She represents the kind of phenotypic balance and multi-generation performance that keeps adding pounds generation after generation.

IDENTIFIED 5L5

20703034 | 02/02/23

Dam Deer Valley Blackbird 8768

KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY

MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031

MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP 1092

TEX PLAYBOOK 5437

DAM

DEER VALLEY BLACKBIRD 8768

DEER VALLEY BLACKBIRD 4765

Maternal Grand Dam Deer Valley Blackbird 4765

TOP 20% IN 15 TRAITS

5L5 is a sire with a keen, eye-catching look backed by real-world functionality. He is sound, good topped, combining a longsided, deep-ribbed body with a long, clean front end. Easy moving and structurally correct, 5L5 offers the kind of balance that fits seamlessly into progressive breeding programs focused on longevity and efficiency.

He is backed by tremendous maternal power through his dam, Deer Valley Blackbird 8768, a proven donor valued at over $400,000. Known for her soundness, easy movement, big body, and power, 8768 represents true cow power—and that influence runs deep in 5L5’s genetic makeup. A proven female maker, 5L5 is built to leave productive, high-quality daughters in herds for years to come.

HOME RUN 1002

20224351 | 02/24/21

Dam KW 7010 1664 Consensus 3405

Rita 7O41 of Rita 5M13

TOP 20% IN 18 TRAITS

Rita 5M13 of 2V9 Predestined

DAM

G A R ASHLAND

G A R HOME TOWN

CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095

CONNEALY KW 1664 CONSENSUS

KW 7010 1664 CONSENSUS 3405

RITA 7O41 OF RITA 5M13 OBJ

Schaack Homerun is a true calving-ease specialist that blends structural correctness with eye appeal and functional power. He offers excellent muscle expression, a good spring of rib, and a long, clean shoulder design that supports calving ease without sacrificing dimension. Sound on his feet and easy moving, Homerun is the kind of sire you can use with confidence. If building replacement females is a priority, he stands out as a proven female maker. His daughters are good footed, beautifully uddered, and dependable mothers

that stay productive in the herd. Homerun’s dam, KW 7010 1664 Consensus 3405, is a three-generation deep donor cow known for her beautiful udder quality, strong feet, elite front end, and deep flank. With rankings in the top 10% of 14 traits, Schaack Homerun offers a balanced genetic profile that supports calving ease, maternal strength, and long-term herd impact—exactly the kind of genetics that continue to move the Angus breed forward.

MONTICELLO 4017

20889684 | 12/25/23

SIRE DAM

BASIN RAINMAKER 8584

BASIN JEFFERSON 1104

BASIN RITA 9150

EZAR STEP UP 9178

BASIN JOY 2101

BASIN JOY 7311

TOP 20% IN 15 TRAITS

Maternal Great Grand Dam Basin Joy 2006

Monticello is a long-bodied, deep-ribbed sire that combines muscle expression with structural correctness and balance. He is sound from the ground up, good footed, and an easy mover with a clean, attractive front end. Moderate in his kind, Monticello offers the kind of practical design that works in real-world production settings while still maintaining eye appeal and dimension.

His dam, Basin Joy 2101, is an exceptional cow with the kind of quality and consistency that positions her for a strong future as a donor cow at Basin Angus. Monticello carries that maternal strength forward, offering a blend of soundness, depth, and muscle that supports long-term productivity and makes him a valuable sire for programs focused on building durable, high-functioning Angus cattle.

FROM PASTURE TO PACKER

Building Cows That Pay You Back

• Heifer Pregnancy

• Calving Ease Direct

• Calving Ease Maternal

• Docility

• Mature Weight

• Milk

• Dry Matter Intake

• Foot Angle

• Claw Set

• Udder Suspension • Teat Size

If you retain your daughters to breed back into the herd, $M is a key figure for boosting herd longevity, efficiency, and reproductive performance.

Yearling Weight

Carcass Weight • Dry Matter Intake • Gain Efficiency

BANDIT 5230

21247951 | 02/02/25

EZAR STEP UP 9178

EZAR DESPERADO 2165

PAF RITA 7096

POSS BLACKCAP 3511 SIRE DAM

BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041

POSS BLACKCAP 7152

TOP 20% IN 19 TRAITS

Introducing our newest addition, Poss Bandit — a Step Up grandson that reads just as impressively on paper as he does in motion. He’s built right, travels correctly, and carries the kind of presence you appreciate the moment you see him move.

Dam Poss Blackcap 7152

Bandit offers the growth curve today’s industry demands, while anchoring it with real maternal strength. With elite rankings for Heifer Pregnancy, Calving Ease Maternal, and Milk, his daughters are designed to stay productive and profitable. The maternal side traces to the great Poss Blackcap 5116 donor — a cow family known for longevity, fertility, and consistency.

He further separates himself with elite PAP and Hair Shed numbers, adding environmental adaptability to an already powerful genetic package. Sound structured, good-footed, and easy going — backed by 19 traits ranking in the Top 20% of the breed. A balanced, multi-trait sire built to make cattle that work in the real world.