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Bulls Born & Raised Where Corn Don’t Grow!!

Powder River Angus Spotted Horse, Wyoming

Annual Bull Sale

Selling 130 Yearling Angus Bulls & 50 Open Commercial Yearling Heifers

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Buffalo Livestock Auction • Buffalo, WY • Lunch- 11:00 am Sale- 1:00 pm MST

Free Delivery • BVD Tested • Semen Tested • First Breeding Season Guarantee

Powder River Angus Spotted Horse, Wyoming Neal & Amanda Sorenson

307.736.2260 (h) 307.680.7359 (c) nasorenson@rangeweb.net

Guest Consignor:

Rafter T Angus Kale & Kim Kretschman Gillette, WY 307.736.2415

View Videos of the Entire Offering Online at:

www.powderriverangus.com

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Powder River Bulls Born & Raised Where Corn Don’t Grow!! Angus Spotted Horse, Wyoming

Welcome, What a difference a year can make. Last year we had abundant moisture and plenty of grass and hay. This year we had plenty of fires, very limited grass and virtually no hay. Fortunately, our cattle did well and as we all know in this business, no year is ever the same! Cattle numbers are at an all time low and when it rains in this country again, cattle prices should sky rocket. The drought has impacted a lot of herds and operations in a large swath of the country. It is our belief that with the dry weather and limited grass, efficient cattle are essential. Our program requires the utmost efficiency in our cattle. We have no irrigation, only dry land hay and pasture. We must have cattle that can produce even when it is dry. Our cowherd has proven itself to be efficient and effective producers even in deplorable conditions. We were very pleased with how well the cows bred up in just a 45-day breeding season and the calves weaned off heavy again this year. Many of the same things can be said about the importance of efficiency in relation to feedlot performance. Soaring feed costs and inefficient cattle can break the bank. We are feeding the bulls a growing ration that was set up to produce 3.0 lbs./day gain and the bulls are actually gaining an average of 4.0 lbs./day, getting better performance with lesser amounts of feed. The bulls are being developed at Rule’s Feedlot in Buffalo, Wyoming again this year. Travis Rule and his crew are, as usual, doing a fantastic job growing the bulls out. We invite you to stop by the feedlot at any time to look at the bulls. We have tried to include as much information in the catalog as possible but if you have any questions or there is anything else about the bulls or our program in general you would like to know, please do not hesitate to let us know. We owe a huge part of our success to our family, friends and customers. Without their help and support we would not be able to do what we enjoy, raising kids and cattle. Thanks for all you do!!! Hope to see you sale day!!

Friends and Neighbors, The year 2012 was very challenging for all of us in the cattle industry, due to the wide spread drought across the country. We were blessed with enough rain last spring to give the grass a really good start; unfortunately the rains stopped and made for a long summer. Fortunately, we were very blessed with good cattle prices and some hay left over from previous years. We cull heavily into our bull battery each year. We feel by culling this hard we will offer the very best we can to the commercial cattle producer as well as seed stock producers. These bulls, I feel, are the very best we have raised since we started. They are bred to convert grass and add pounds to a calf crop. Their mothers are expected to winter out on minimal hay and supplement and breed back on time. We have a zero tolerance policy on udder quality and mothering ability. In addition we cull hard on body condition. This year our bulls were developed at Rule Feedlot and they are doing a very good job. A BIG thanks to Travis Rule and all of his crew. As an added attraction, we are offering all of our commercial heifer calves this year. These calves are replacement quality. They are one iron and we are selling every one of them. In September, when we weaned these calves weighed 600 pounds. We started them on ground corn and oats in November. They have been at the Rule Feedlot since mid-December. In addition most of these heifers are sired by Powder River Angus bulls. We have been AI’ing our commercial cows for over 20 years and these heifers are the result of that program. They are fancy and should make some awfully nice cows. We would like to thank Neal and Amanda for giving us the opportunity to sell our bulls with them again. We would also like to thank all of our friends and neighbors for all of their help and support all year long. We hope you are able to select a bull that fits your needs and in your price range. If you have any questions feel free to give us call any time. Thanks for your previous support. Sincerely,

Kale, Kim and Galen Kretschman 307-736-2415 or 307-299-4569

Neal, Amanda, Cole and Chance Sorenson 307-680-7359 or 307-736-2260

Annual Bull Sale

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Powder River Angus Spotted Horse, Wyoming

Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale

Lunch at 11:00 am Sale at 1:00 pm MST Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, Wyoming

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Auctioneer Mark McNamee.....................................................................307-760-9510 Sale Day Representatives Andy Rest, Angus Journal.....................................................406-670-5678 Curt Cox, Wyoming Livestock Roundup................................307-630-4604 Scott Dirk, Tri-State Livestock News.....................................605-380-6024 Bill Pelton, Bill Pelton Livestock.............................................406-671-5100 Accommodations Hampton Inn, Buffalo.............................................................307-684-8899 Comfort Inn, Buffalo...............................................................307-684-9564 Terms and Conditions Cattle will sell under the Standard Terms and Conditions as recommended by the American Angus Association. Retained Interest The breeders will be retaining a one-third revenue sharing interest in every bull selling in the sale. Full possession and salvage value sells on all bulls.

Sale Day Phones 307-684-0789 Sale Barn 307-680-7359 Neal’s Cell 307-299-4569 Kale’s Cell 307-680-8266 Amanda’s Cell

Fertility The bulls will all be fertility tested prior to delivery by Drs. Jay and Brandi Hudson of Lazy H Large Animal Services in Gillette, WY. First Breeding Season Guarantee Powder River Angus and Rafter T Angus guarantee bulls sound and fertile at time of delivery. Bull are expected to make it through their first breeding season (60 days from turn out). Death or injury to bull(s) needs to be verified by a licensed DVM. Powder River Angus and Rafter T Angus will either give a full refund, credit the buyer or replace injured bull(s) at their discretion. Absentee Bidding If you are unable to attend but would still like to participate in the sale we have several different options. You can contact the breeders, auctioneer or representatives prior to the sale to discuss your needs. You may also bid live on the internet using Cattle USA or join a conference call hosted by Bill Pelton Livestock. Instructions for these two options are bellow.

Supplemental Information A supplement data sheet will be available sale day with scrotal measurements and other updates. Announcements from the auction block take precedence over catalog information. Food and Refreshments Lunch and refreshments will be available prior to the sale. Liability All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Powder River Angus, Rafter T Angus and Buffalo Livestock Auction assumes no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents which may occur. Calving Ease Recommendation Each bull in the sale has been assigned a calving ease score. This is our best estimate based on a number of factors including pedigree, birth weight and our knowledge of the sire and dam. All buyers should take into account their own program when considering these recommendations. Please talk to us prior to the sale if you have questions about the scores. Trucking Delivery of all bulls is free of charge in Wyoming and adjoining states. Delivery of bulls will begin around April 1st. Wintering All bulls will be wintered free of charge until April 1, 2013. If you chose to leave your bulls past April 1st feeding arrangements can be made at the buyers expense with Rule’s Feedlot in Buffalo. Discounts Bull buyers who choose to take bulls home the day of the sale will receive $100 off per head. Buyers opting for this will be responsible for having their bull(s) fertility tested. Bulls are guaranteed fertile and we will refund your money or replace the bull if he does not pass a fertility test before the 2013 spring turnout. Herd Health All bulls will be tested BVD PI Negative. All cattle sell with proper health papers for interstate shipment. A rigid herd health program is followed. All cattle have been calf hood vaccinated with 7-way Somnus at branding and at weaning along with IBR, BVD, BRSV, Pasturella and a Dectomax Pour On.

Our goal is to have you on the seats....but if you can’t make it sale day, we’re fixin’ to get you “on the line!”

Sale day. . .

Conference Call Easy as 1-2-3...... 1. In Advance- you call Powder River Angus to pre-register for you buyer number. 2. Prior To The Sale- you will receive an email or a call from Powder River Angus with the toll free conference call number, pin number and instructions. 3. Sale Day- at or during sale time, you call the toll free number and enter your pin to be placed on the call.

Reference Sires GDAR Game Day 449 CED: +10 BW: -0.4 WW: +50 YW: +99 Milk: +26 SC: +.57 CEM: +10 $W: +62.00 $F: +43.63 $G: +40.49 $B: +36.50 A A R New Trend • Calving Ease Boyd New Day 8005 • Moderate Framed S V F Forever Lady 57D • Udder Improver Tehama Band 207 • Adds Eye Appeal G D A R Miss Wix 474 G D A R Miss Wix 749

Crook Mt Really Windy 141 CED: +8 BW: +1.1 WW: +46 YW: +85 Milk: +26 SC: +1.70 CEM: +3 $W: +34.00 $F: +28.64 $G: -7.44 $B: +12.098 A A R Windy Ridge 362 • Calving Ease A A R Really Windy 1205 A A R Lady Kelton 2170 • Moderate Framed • Large Scrotal Hero 6207 of R R 2418 • Outstanding Daughters Revolution 155 of Crook MT Revolution 51 of Crook MT

Soo Line Motive 9016 CED: +8 BW: -0.1 WW: +55 YW: +108 Milk: +20 SC: +.57 CEM: +5 $W: +31.67 $F: +52.56 $G: +30.12 $B: +61.51 Sandy Bar Advantage 43M • Calving Ease HF Kodiak 5R • Moderate Framed Wilbar Ruby 955N RR 7407 Rainmaker 2154 • Adds Muscle • Incredible Eye Appeal TLA Beauty 5R Terrlene Beauty 35F

Koupal Juneau 797 CED: -1 BW: +2.6 WW: +72 YW: +139 Milk: +24 SC: +1.35 CEM: +3 $W: +34.90 $F: +85.80 $G: +10.89 $B: +76.95 O C C Emblazon 854E • High Volume Sire O C C Juneau 807J • Moderate Framed O C C Dixie Erica 903E • Outstanding Daughters O C C Glory 950G • Explosive Early Performance Koupals Elba 187 Beefland Elba 7119 2

Reference Sires L T Bandwagon 3105 CED: +9 BW: +1.2 WW: +49 YW: +79 Milk: +36 SC: +.52 CEM: +12 $W: +41.44 $F: +20.45 $G: +16.23 $B: +35.07 N Bar Emulation EXT • Calving Ease Leachman Right Time • Structural Soundness Leachman Erica 0025 • Fleshing Ability Sitz Value 7097 • Outstanding Daughters L T Ms Vikings Value 0256 MS Polo Peak 1148 5970

Hoover Dam CED: +10 BW: -0.1 WW: +50 YW: +99 Milk: +39 SC: +.87 CEM: +10 $W: +30.62 $F: +43.63 $G: +47.20 $B: +87.90 S A F Connection • Calving Ease Sydgen C C & 7 Sydgen Forever Lady 4087 • Moderate Framed • Adds Muscle TC Gridiron 258 • Outstanding Docility Erica of Ellston C124 Erica of Ellston V65

Hunts Calculator 2720 CED: +0 BW: +1.8 WW: +40 YW: +66 Milk: +19 SC: +1.88 CEM: +5 $W: +30.37 $F: +10.07 $G: +28.66 $B: +22.39 G D A R Oscar 711 • Female Producer G D A R 711 Computer G D A R Queen Cary 6169 • Superior Soundness • Easy Fleshing Traveler 1148 G D A R • Large Scrotal R R 1148 Ida 720A R R 2100 IDA 5620

EF Presidio 9001 CED: +9 BW: -0.4 WW: +55 YW: +92 Milk: +23 SC: +.78 CEM: +5 $W: +46.70 $F: +32.77 $G: +21.69 $B: +46.37 O C C Focus 730P • Calving Ease O C C Paxton 730P • Moderate Framed O C C Blackbird 736K O C C Great Plains 943G • Superior Thickness • Adds Muscle Akers Dixie Erica 7008 O C C Dixie Erica 877M 3

Reference Sires

LRA Super X 146G

CED: +6 BW: +1.6 WW: +47 YW: +82 Milk: +20 SC: +1.21 CEM: +7 $W: +28.74 $F: +24.72 $G: +19.46 $B: +48.88 W M R Super X 112 • RA Super X S152 • R A Wendy K21 • Hyline Right Time 338 • LRA Birdie 117D Miss Cash Transfer LRA 405

Super Moderate Heavy Muscled Beautiful Uddered Females Outcross Pedigree

V D A R Really Windy 4097 CED: +19 BW: -2.1 WW: +62 YW: +105 Milk: +16 SC: +.48 CEM: +13 $W: +39.01 $F: +45.31 $G: +3.36 $B: +47.10 A A R Windy Ridge 362 • Exceptional Calving Ease A A R Really Windy 1205 A A R Lady Kelton 2170 • Rapid Growth • Outstanding Dispositions VDAR Enterprise 2059 • A True Spread Bull VDAR Blackbird 2031 VDAR Envious Blackbird 6060

Sitz Peak Legacy 9613

Sitz Alliance 6595 Sire of Sitz Peak Legacy 9613

CED: +13 BW: -3.7 WW: +47 YW: +95 Milk: +26 SC: +1.35 CEM: +11 $W: +29.01 $F: +40.12 $G: +9.90 $B: +49.30 Sitz Traveler 8180 • Breed Leading Calving Ease Sitz Alliance 6595 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698 • Moderate Framed • Outstanding Daughters Sitz Bonanza 6177 • Large Scrotal Sitz Blackcap 2841 Sitz Blackcap 2775

S A V 8180 Traveler 004

CED: +3 BW: +3.4 WW: +56 YW: +101 Milk: +23 SC: +1.03 CEM: +10 $W: +33.41 $F: +43.22 $G: -0.90 $B: +55.85 G D A R Traveler 71 Sitz Traveler 8180 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 A A R New Trend Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S V F Forever Lady 57D 4

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Outstanding Performance Moderate Framed Outstanding Daughters Explosive Growth

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Lot 246

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Lot 273

Lot 294

Supper Time! 12

Lot 2156

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Lot 2195

Lot 2263

What? Neal on the phone??

Lot 2290

Russ & Nancy Green South of the border!

Lot 2315

Cousins!

Lot 2335

Lot 2338

It is once again our pleasure to have Kale and Kim Kretschman , owners and operators of Rafter T Angus in Gillette, joining us in our sale. If you have any questions about their program or any of their bulls please contact them, they would be more than happy to assist you.

(307) 736-2415- Home (307) 299-4569- Cell ANGUS raftert@rangeweb.net

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Rafter T Commercial Heifer Calves KHC1 47 Head of Open Commercial Yearling Replacement Heifer Calves. Home raised one iron. They are bangs vaccinated in addition to being poured and have been on a complete vaccination program. Projected sale day weight of 800#.

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Soo Line Kodiak 1049 “Soo” “Soo” is a Rafter T Angus owned, up and coming, herd bull. He is a HF Kodiak 5R x Soo Line Queen 8469 x CAR Tank 226. He was used extensively this past breeding season in both the Rafter T Angus and Powder River Angus programs.

Contact: Travis Preuit 307-620-1811 “NutraLix......It’s At Home On Your Range”

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Neal & Amanda Sorenson 7241 Hwy. 14-16 Arvada, WY 82831

Powder River Angus Spotted Horse, Wyoming

307.736.2260 (h) 307.680.7359 (c) nasorenson@rangeweb.net

Dated Material Please Do Not Delay

Featuring Sons Of: 10 Sons Sell

8 Sons Sell

Koupal Juneau 797

11 Sons Sell

L T Bandwagon 3105

Soo Line Motive 9016

5 Sons Sell

VDAR Really Windy 4097

20 Sons Sell

GDAR Game Day 449

12 Sons Sell

Crook Mt Really Windy 141