March 2026 Shorthorn Country

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Shorthorn Country

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Shorthorn Update

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ASA Dates of Note

March

March 31 Regular 2026 WHR Assessment Deadline - $24/head

April

April 1

ASA Membership Deadline Membership becomes delinquent at 11:59 PM CT if not paid

April 1 2026 WHR Assessment Fee - $30/ head

April 3 ASA Office Closed - Good Friday

April 10 AJSA Junior Board Candidate Application Deadline

May

May 1 NJSS E.D.G.E. Show DNA Requirement - animals 100K

Genomic testing samples submitted & received by the lab.

May 1 AJSA Scholarship Applications Due

May 1 Entry Deadline NJSS

WHR Deadline Update!

2026 WHR assessments will come available to complete online starting November 1, 2025. They will also be printed/sent to those whose preferences are set as so in their DigitalBeef accounts. The Board of Directors approved pushing the deadline windows back, and they are listed below.

2026 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE:

January 26, 2026 – March 31, 2026 $24 April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 $30

ASA Board of Directors

Mark Gordon, president 217-737-7905

Jeff Bedwell, vice president 580-822-5590

Rick Osterday, executive director 605-281-1175

Cory Bollum, 507-279-0480

Tyler Cates, 765-576-0035

Jeff Aegerter, 402-641-4696

Cary Gilman, 515-360-6006

Scott Loving, 520-786-1369

Ben Wilson, 606-782-0754

Shorthorn Foundation

Bill Rasor, president American Junior Shorthorn Association

Samantha VanVorhis, president National Shorthorn Lassies Jacalyn Meisner, president

May 1 Ownership Deadline NJSS (no farm or family names allowed)

May 1 Photo, Graphic Design, Career Development, Speech, Promo Video Entries due online via contest form

May 15 Late Entry Deadline NJSS (increased fees)

May 15 NJSS Showmanship Entry Deadline

May 25 ASA Office Closed - Memorial Day

June

June 1-6 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium, Boise, Idaho

June 20-27 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference, Abilene, Texas

July

July 3 ASA Office Closed

Don’t let your membership lapse! Make sure you pay your annual membership fee by April 1, 2026. If you are a TOC Member and your membership is not paid by April 1, 2026, you will become a WHR Member when you renew your membership.

1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2026 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2026.)

2. Included with each assessment is the registration of a calf born to the dam in the year she was assessed (if calf is registered prior to one year of age) and a free transfer of said calf (if recorded within 60 days from the date of the sale.) (i.e. cost to register a calf born in 2026 to an assessed 2026 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months)

*Calves born in previous year(s) to unassessed dams will incur additional fees.

Membership Deadline

The Annual ASA Adult WHR Membership deadline is April 1. Any TOC breeder that does not renew their membership before April 1, 2026 must become a WHR breeder – if they choose to renew after the new April 1 deadline.

Send DNA Directly to Neogen

Breeders can now send and are encouraged to send DNA samples directly to Neogen for testing rather than sending to the ASA office. Starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will be incurred for those samples sent to the ASA office for preprocessing.

3 things will be required to send samples in for testing: 1. A registration (or recorded “U”) number for each tested animal

2. A paper copy of the finalized testing form, (emailed from staff, description below) which includes the Neogen order number

3. A barcode number for each animal tested

Breeders can queue up animals for testing in DigitalBeef and select which sample types they have, as well as which tests they want. Once the form is submitted, staff will process the testing request and get an order ID # from Neogen. A finalized printable PDF of the submission form will be emailed to you to print, sign and send to the lab with samples. Checks/ payments are still made to the ASA. Once staff approves the testing request, the breeder’s DigitalBeef account is billed accordingly.

Regular

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

(ASA Staff Meeting Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM)

Montie D. Soules asa executive secretary/CEO

Momentum, Markets, and the Value of Displaying Our Breed Association Outlook

The first two months of the year are always busy in the Shorthorn business, but January and February of 2026 have been especially active. Many of you have been on the road, and so has the ASA staff, with three national shows in January, followed by the NCBA CattleCon Convention and Trade Show, and then the final national show of the season, the Dixie National in Jackson, Mississippi. That is a tremendous amount of travel in a short period of time—not only for staff, but for breeders and families from across the country who make these events possible.

One of the highlights of this stretch of the show season continues to be the Pen and E.D.G.E. shows at both Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western in Denver. The importance of these events has grown significantly over the years. Proof of this was in the quanitity of spectators at the pen and E.D.G.E. shows at both locations, which speaks volumes about where industry interest is today. At Cattlemen’s Congress, we also saw an extraordinary number of firsttime exhibitors in the pen show, which is encouraging for the future of these events and the future of the breed.

The Denver Pen Show featured one of the strongest sets of Shorthorn bulls we have ever exhibited at that venue. Many exhibitors in both the pen show and the E.D.G.E. show have sales scheduled this winter and spring. Because our deadlines for Shorthorn Country fall after most advertising deadlines, several of those sales had already taken place as this article was written. The shows reported in this issue are about more than banners and champions; they represent breeders bringing their programs to town and putting their cattle on display for the industry and potential buyers. The cost of exhibiting cattle is high, and those who do so are helping showcase the Shorthorn breed to the broader cattle

industry. That effort benefits all of us. This year brought remarkable results following the shows. The highestpriced Shorthorn bull ever sold at auction—$320,000—came from the Champion Pen of Five at the Denver Shorthorn Pen Show. Another example was the high-selling Lot 1 bull in a recent sale, offered as a 50% semen interest. That bull was the Champion of the E.D.G.E. Performance Show in Denver and sold for $46,000 for 50%, placing nearly a $100,000 valuation on him. For anyone who says displaying cattle at these shows does not pay, the results suggest otherwise. More importantly, these outcomes reflect the added value we are seeing in the Shorthorn breed, with many more sales still to come.

Yes, the overall cattle market is high, and commercial prices have helped lift seedstock values. But the real story is the growing acceptance of Shorthorn cattle in the commercial industry. While highend lots make headlines, the heart of any sale is found in the averages and the number of bulls sold. When Shorthorn breeders can sell 100 bulls in one setting at record averages—even with the top individual removed—that represents real-world demand for Shorthorn genetics. In several cases this winter, commercial producers left sales without a bull simply because they were unwilling to meet the market price. Quality still remains the key. In my own experience as a breeder, I never had trouble selling a good one—I simply needed to produce more good ones. Early bull sales this season are proving that point again.

This brings us back to the longstanding rule of thumb: a herd bull should be worth the value of three fat steers. Packers are targeting finished steers weighing 1,600 to 1,800 pounds, putting their value near $4,000 to $4,500 each. That places a realistic bull value range of $10,000 to $14,000. Yet many purebred buyers still expect to find

herd bulls in the $5,000 range. Budget limitations are real, but price and quality are closely tied. Just as important, bull selections must fit the genetic needs of your cow herd, with performance data, EPDs, and indexes aligned with your goals. While numbers are an important factor, let’s not forget about the structural integrity of the animal.

With cow numbers low nationwide, market highs are likely to persist for the next year or two. This creates opportunity and responsibility for purebred breeders. It may be time to clean up the bottom end of herds, focus more intently on quality, and align breeding programs with real-world demands. While this may reduce overall numbers, it positions the breed for long-term sustainability and greater acceptance in the commercial marketplace.

March is an important time for strategic planning. Take time to assess your goals, evaluate your genetics, and recommit to quality-first decisionmaking with long-term return in mind. Demand for quality—from consumers and producers—continues to grow. As Shorthorn breeders, we can position ourselves as leaders by providing cattle that combine performance data with phenotype and functionality. When the show ring and the commercial marketplace stay connected to the real world, the future of the Shorthorn breed is bright.

Beef Blurb

Music City Meets Shorthorn

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Convention and Trade Show, also known as CattleCon, kicked off on February 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. The first day is always exciting as we arrive to set up the Shorthorn booth and anticipate the steady flow of cattlemen and women exploring the trade show. Traffic was up, and there was a record-breaking number of attendees.

The following day, Montie, Heather, and Shelby visited with 701X staff to learn more about potential updates we may see in the registry. Also in attendance were former ASA Board Member and President Joe Bales, who spent time in the booth answering questions, visiting breeders, and sharing valuable industry insight, along with former ASA board

member and ASA president, Toby Jordan, who stopped by while attending CattleCon. Victoria Thompson, AJSA Board Member, also made a visit to the booth!

Shelby also participated in the Livestock Publications Council (LPC) luncheon, which offered business updates and valuable networking opportunities with industry media and partners. There was a large crowd in attendance, and LPC members heard from the incoming NCBA President and CEO of Solvet, a sponsor for the luncheon.

CattleCon continues to be an outstanding setting for filming new episodes of the Shorthorn Bull Pen Podcast, as industry professionals and experts gather in one central

location. Be sure to watch for upcoming episodes featuring guests from US Meat Export Federation, CattleMax, ASA and more.

We continue to witness the Shorthorn breed on the rise. Attending this event is one way to help spread the good word what Shorthorns can do for the beef industry. We hope to see everyone again next year at this wonderful event back in Nashville!

Shorthorn Show Honoree

Crow Creek Farms

In 2000, Crow Creek Farms ended forty-five years of raising polled Hereford cattle and began a registered Shorthorn herd. Jerrell and Stephanie’s children, Jobie and Ethan Crow, began showing 4-H heifers at local shows, as well as the Oklahoma Youth Expo, Oklahoma State Fair, and Tulsa State Fair. As the herd grew, Jerrell’s parents, Terrell and Sue Crow, took on management of the herd during their retirement.

Jerrell, Stephanie, and Steven became active in the Oklahoma Shorthorn Association. Jerrell and Stephanie also became involved in the Junior Association when Ethan served as president. Jerrell and Steven both served on the board of directors, with Jerrell serving as OSA President and Steven serving as Secretary-Treasurer for many years.

The Crow family was blessed to be mentored by Jim and Beverly Freed, Sammy and Wilma Richardson, Tom and Sharon Herje, and Mike and Shirley Stevens. Eager to learn the show-cattle side of raising Shorthorns, the family soon began traveling to major shows from Denver to Louisville. Summer vacations became trips to Junior Nationals. In 2008, Jerrell, Stephanie, and Steven assisted Jim and Beverly Freed in fundraising and directing the National Junior Shorthorn Show in Lawton, Oklahoma. In 2018, the Crow family led a team of Oklahoma members to fund and organize the National Junior Shorthorn Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jobie was voted Junior Breeder of the Year in 2011. Ethan was named ASA Herdsman of the Year in 2019. Jerrell served as a member of the ASA Board of Directors, and Steven has served as ASA General Counsel for the past ten years.

The Crow family has excelled in raising and showing both purebred and Plus bulls. They have exhibited national champions at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, the American Royal in Kansas City, and the Fort Worth Stock Show. In addition, the family has exhibited Grand Champion bulls at the Kansas State Fair, Tri-State Fair in Amarillo, Oklahoma State Fair, and Tulsa State Fair. The Crows are the only family in breed history to exhibit

both the Purebred and Plus “Show Bull of the Year” in the same year. Through both good and challenging times, the Crow family has consistently encouraged and supported young people, helping them become part of the

Shorthorn family. Congratulations to Crow Creek Farms on being the Cattlemen’s Congress Show Honoree.

Super National Shorthorn Show

Open Shorthorn Bulls & Females :: 140 Head :: Judge: Mark Hoge, Good Hope, Illinois by

Cassie Reid & Shelby Diehm

On Sunday, January 11, following the ShorhtornPlus show, Shorthorn exhibitors from 20 states and one Canadian province brought 140 head into the brand-new OG+E Coliseum

for the 6th Annual Cattlemen’s Congress Super National Shorthorn Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mark Hoge of Good Hope, Illinois evaluated 21 Purebred Bulls and 119 Purebred

Females.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Junior Bull honors went to CF In Demand owned by Gypsy Creek Ranch of Gettysburg, Pa.

Selected as Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Late Spring Bull Calf was Little Cedar WS Trail Boss 2254, owned by Wyatt Smith of Wolfe City, Texas.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Junior Female honors were awarded to CF Mona Lisa Pay’s 445 PW ET, owned by Alyssa Meier of Clinton, Tenn.

STECK WSCC Chelsie DM 401 ET, owned by Carter Wickard of Wilkinson, Ind., received Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Reserve Champion Junior Female honors.

The Grand Champions from our Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus show went on to represent the breed in the Supreme Drive on Tuesday, January 13. CF In Demand claimed Reserve Supreme Champion Bull against all other breed champions.

Division Winners:

Open Purebred Bull Show Divisions:

Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – SFAC All You Need, Ty Mulhaney, Valders, Wis.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – WSC Reality Check 24N, Curtis Genetics, Madrid, Neb., Wesemann Registered Shorthorns, Bloomington, Ind. and Matthew Wallace, Williamstown, Ky.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – CSF Wild Fire 5400 FB, Cornerstone Farms, Winchester, Ind.

Champion Junior Bull Calf – Head for the Hills Slurpee ET, Head for the Hills Shorthorns, Redvers, SK, Can.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – F/C American Revival 5009, Rafter Dollar Cattle Company, Parker, Kan. and Faxon Creek Cattle Co., Belle Plaine, Minn.

Champion Senior Bull Calf – MM Chance Lo 117M, Hugh W Moore Jr & Sons, Jerseyville, Ill.

Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – S/N CDL Cash is King 4214 ET, Dayson Cash, Fay, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Bull –JA_C 1872 2.0 504M, AJ Show Cattle, Wildorado, Texas.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull –DRY Llano Estacado 024L, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.

Open Purebred Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf

– LWFS Mona Lisa LL 2523 ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – S/N Dreams Come True 5140 ET, Schrag/Nikkel Show Cattle, Marion, S.D.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – LGF SULL Emeralds Dreamy 1184N ET, Paisley Dryer, Tolar, Texas.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 547 OM X ET, Knox Neumayr, Boling, Texas.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – MM Sapphire EV 2N ET, Case Isringhausen, Jerseyville, Ill.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF PC Mona Lisa Smile 51 RK X ET, Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 4124 DM ET, Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Margie 4121 TB X ET, Brianna Duerre, Bristol, S.D.

Champion Intermediate Female

– WBF Crimson and Clover ET, Maci Beckman, Jerseyville, Ill.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – S/N KMA Rosemary’s Money 4149 ET, Brianna Duerre, Bristol, S.D.

Champion Early Spring Female

– CF PC Missing Mirage 474, Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4408M ET, Kinlynn Dryer, Normal, Ill.

Champion Senior Female – LDB Mercis Gia 333 ET, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair – CCS Cherri Soda 406L, Don Cagwin, Virginia, Ill.

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair –CB/S Western Belle 113, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho.

Class Placings:

Open Purebred Bull Class Placings (Top 3):

Late Spring Bull Calves – (5 entries): 1) Little Cedar WS Trail Boss 2254 owned by Wyatt Smith; 2) SFAC All You Need owned by Ty Mulhaney; 3) KSS SR 1872 Commodity 2547 owned by Olivia Wampole.

Early Spring Bull Calves – (4 entries): 1) WSC Reality Check 24N owned by Curtis Genetics, Wesemann Registered Shorthorns and Matthew Wallace; 2) CSF Wild Fire 5400 FB owned by Cornerstone Farms; 3) AGW Mr Envy 5001 owned by Ashlyn Wood.

Junior Bull Calves – (4 entries): 1) Head for the Hills Slurpee ET owned by Head for the Hills Shorthorns; 2) F/C American Revival 5009 owned by Rafter Dollar Cattle Company and Faxon Creek Cattle Co; 3) WHR HCAT Mike 5201 owned by WHR Shorthorns.

Winter Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) MM Chance Lo 117M owned by Hugh W Moore Jr & Sons; 2) Little Cedar Look-Alike 2432 owned by Little Cedar Cattle Co and Crow Creek Farms.

Senior Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) S/N CDL Cash is King 4214 ET owned by Dayson Cash; 2) CGS Texas Ranger 0127 ET owned by Cross G Shorthorns.

Late Spring Yearling Bulls – (1 entry): 1) JA_C 1872 2.0 504M owned by AJ Show Cattle.

Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (3 entries): 1) CF In Demand owned by Gypsy Creek Ranch; 2) DRY Llano Estacado 024L owned by Winston Dryer; 3) CVC Boudreaux owned by Barrett Griffin and Cave Creek Farms.

Open Purebred Female Class

Placings (Top 3):

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) MFS Tootie’s Reward 63N ET owned by Jenna Whiting; 2) 4M Reba’s Upperhand owned by Stella Mayfield; 3) CVC Cumberland 2502 owned by Barrett Griffin.

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (5 entries): 1) LWFS Mona Lisa LL 2523 ET owned by Carter Wickard; 2) S/N Dreams Come True 5140 ET owned by Schrag/Nikkel Show Cattle; 3) Little Cedar Margie 950 2510 ET owned by Taylor Matlock.

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) CF Dream Only 597 EV X ET owned by Sawyer McGrew; 2) GCC Ruby’s Obession 326 owned by Bentley Baldwin; 3) FSF Madelines Rose WR596 owned by Case Isringhausen.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (2 entries): 1) MFS LMAN SULL Rosa’s Greta 27N ET owned by Winston Dryer; 2) RPO Firestorms Erie owned by Ty Mulhaney.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (6 entries): 1) CF Hanes Crystal Lucy 582 RK X ET owned by Audrey Robertson; 2) ABSUL Magic’s Margo ET owned by Abilene Sullivan; 3) SULL LGF Ruby’s Dream 5339N ET owned by Ivy Goodbred.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 entries): 1) SFF Revival 506 CC ET owned by Reid Finnesgard; 2) 720 KGL Ace of Hearts owned by Kase Glazier; 3) RJC Lady Crystal 5165N ET owned by Sadie Brown.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 entries): 1) Little Cedar Margie 542 2533 ET owned by Wyatt Smith; 2) MFS Margie’s Red 10N owned by Lilly Elsworth; 3) L C C FB Margie’s Patch 320N ET owned by Emily Lucas.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 entries): 1) LGF SULL Emeralds Dreamy 1184N ET owned by Paisley Dryer; 2) CF KLS Max Rosa 560 EV X

ET owned by Carter Kornegay; 3) CG Diana’s Dream 537N DM ET owned by Jayden Dunn.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) LDB Londyn BH 515 ET owned by Emily Schellenberg; 2) CSF Margies 5103 BD ET owned by Cornerstone Farms; 3) FR Dreaming Rosie 2892 ET owned by Owen Griffin.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 547 OM X ET owned by Knox Neumayr; 2) SL Crystal’s Lady 507 ET owned by Puckett Shorthorns; 3) LGF MFS Emeralds Sis 73N owned by Addison Ward.

Junior Heifer Calves – (6 entries): 1) DFSC Rosemary’s Dream 505N ET owned by Maverick Crawford; 2) Little Cedar Marvelous RK 2506 ET owned by Marley Harris; 3) CAS Flurry’s Perfection 150N ET owned by Chase Thrapp.

Junior Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) S/N Narley Margie 544 ET owned by Katie Lowry; 2) CF Mona Lisa 534 LL X ET owned by Weston Ward; 3) Head for the Hills Perfect 14N owned by Head for the Hills Shorthorns.

Junior Heifer Calves – (6 entries): 1) CF BOY Traveling Ruby 519 EV ET owned by Wyatt Finnesgard; 2) BJSF Sweet Reward 5127 ET owned by Brady Mulhaney; 3) S/N Natalie’s Crystal 531 ET owned by Cole Huebner.

Junior Heifer Calves – (7 entries): 1) MFS Lucy’s Nyla 2N ET owned by Glennys McGurk; 2) S/N Notorious

Bo 507 ET owned by Reagan Fox; 3) TMF Dreammaker’s Rosa ET owned by Mealiea Cover.

Junior Heifer Calves – (6 entries): 1) MM Sapphire EV 2N ET owned by Case Isringhausen; 2) CF PC Mona Lisa Smile 51 RK X ET owned by Mercedes Ferree; 3) AHCL Augusta Pride 502N ET owned by Brooklyn Frazier.

Winter Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) SHOUF Max Rosa’s Dream 2435 ET owned by Camryn Blue; 2) CF Dream Only 4141 Cinch X owned by Mark Inskeep; 3) GCC Rosemary 466 owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Winter Heifer Calves – (5 entries): 1) 4D Troves Victoria owned by Abilene Sullivan; 2) Ferree Fitz Crystal Swan 10M ET owned by Magen Tol; 3) RSF Maycie 50M owned by Kimberly Holland.

Senior Heifer Calves – (8 entries): 1) 2G Beau’s Flash 451 FL ET owned by Ryder Heter; 2) SULL Roses are Red 4717M ET owned by Jayse Thomas; 3) MM Maxa Rosa DW 93M ET owned by Mealiea Cover.

Senior Heifer Calves – (3 entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 4124 DM ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis; 2) CF Margie 4121 TB X ET owned by Brianna Duerre; 3) S/N Max Rosa Misty 4231 ET owned by Addy Stutts.

Summer Yearling Females – (2 entries): 1) East-Branch P Bougie owned by Taylor Maroszek; 2) GCC American Margie 47 ET owned by Brigham

DeBorde.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) WBF Crimson and Clover ET owned by Maci Beckman; 2) S/N KMA Rosemary’s Money 4149 ET owned by Brianna Duerre; 3) GCC Ruby is Red 42 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (4 entries): 1) SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4408M ET owned by Kinlynn Dryer; 2) CF PC Margie 476 EV X ET owned by Knox Neumayr; 3) CCCSweetgrass Anndelle WC 3C3M owned by Bridgett Cover.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (5 entries): 1) CF PC Missing Mirage 474 owned by Carter Kornegay; 2) SIXR Perfect Crystal 308M ET owned by Brooklyn Duchatschek; 3) SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4409M ET owned by Josie Heter.

Junior Yearling Females – (5 entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa Pay’s 445 PW ET owned by Alyssa Meier; 2) STECK WSCC Chelsie DM 401 ET owned by Carter Wickard; 3) CSF Margie 2447 ET owned by Barrett Griffin.

Senior Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) LDB Mercis Gia 333 ET owned by Lane Blankinship.

Two-Year Old Cow/Calf – (1 Entry): 1) CCS Cherri Soda 406L owned by Don Cagwin.

Three-Four-Year-Old Cow/Calf –(1 Entry): 1) CB/S Western Belle 113 owned by CB Shorthorns LLC.

Champion Intermediate Female

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Shorthorn Females

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – S/N Dreams Come True 5140 ET, Schrag/Nikkel Show Cattle, Marion, S.D.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 4124 DM ET, Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Champion Early Spring Female – CF PC Missing Mirage 474, Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.

Super National ShorthornPlus Show

Open ShorthornPlus Bulls & Females :: 62 Head :: Judge: Mark Hoge, Good Hope, Ill.

by Cassie Reid & Shelby Diehm

Cates of Modoc, Ind., earned Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull and Champion Senior Bull Calf honors.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull and Champion

Junior Bull award went to 3BC

Executive Class 415 owned by Jaycee Schomberg of Pierce, Neb.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus

Female and Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf honors went to Benjamin P Allen of Saxonburg, Pa. with S/N Nutty Mamma 5101N ET

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Reserve

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf was S/N Nacho Mamma 5100N ET owned by Caroline Huebner of Union City, Tenn.

Judge Hoge had made a comment how similar the Grand and Reserve hefiers were and there’s a reason for that similarity! Fun fact is they are identical twins, same embryo. In rare cases, a single bovine embryo can naturally split during early development, resulting in identical (monozygotic) twins. That means: One embryo, Two calves, Same genetics, Same sex.

Division Winners:

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Show

Divisions:

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf –King Kody, Josephine Razey, Augusta, Kan.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – TESCC Wayward Son 010N, Trails End Shorthorns, Owasso, Okla.

Champion Junior Bull Calf –TESCC BC Thunder Rolls 755N, Trails End Shorthorns, Owasso, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Bull – CCF Glory’s Red River C28M, Crow Creek Farms, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull –SVV Storm Front 1824 ET, Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Show

Divisions:

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, 62 ShorthornPlus animals entered the OG+E Coliseum to lead off the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress ShorthornPlus Show in Oklahoma City. Mark Hoge

of Good Hope, Illinois evaluated 8 ShorthornPlus Bulls and 53 ShorthornPlus Females during the Super National ShorthornPlus Show.

CF PC Woolsworth X owned by Piper

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – SFF Caroline 543 LU, Lanee Grace Swindell, Shirley, Ind.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – CF PC Crystal Swan 598, Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female & Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf was S/N Nacho Mamma 5100N ET, owned by Caroline

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Lady Crystal 521 Primo X ET, Madeline Rhodes, Centreville, Md.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – TSSC Catalina 5018N ET, Jaclyn Thomas, Pikeville, Tenn.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – S/N Demi’s Mic Drop 4201 ET, Katie Lowry, Burlingame, Kan.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – KABG ABEN Wildberry 434M, Klaira Bremer, Blakesburg, Iowa.

Champion Intermediate Female –S/T Something Different 4147M ET, Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – FFF Wild Kat 4162, Brooklyn Frazier, Meeker, Okla.

Champion Early Spring Female –CF Max Rosa 450 Primo X ET, Mallory Inskeep, Lafayette, Ind.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – AD Addis Miss Curacao, Addison Dick, Nowata, Okla.

Champion Junior Female – CF Cherri 444 Primo X ET, Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Junior Female – S/N Margot’s Charm 429 ET, Stetson Reedy, Bethany, Ill.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair – BXC Red Robin’s Angel Eyes, Kailey Simon, Caldwell, Texas.

Class Placings:

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Class Placings (Top 3):

Early Spring Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1) King Kody owned by Josephine Razey; 2) TESCC Wayward Son 010N owned by Trails End Shorthorns; 3) AD Mr. Look Jack owned by Addison Dick.

Junior Bull Calves – (1 entry): 1) TESCC BC Thunder Rolls 755N owned by Trails Ends Shorthorns.

Senior Bull Calves – (1 entry): 1) CF PC Woolsworth X owned by Piper Cates.

Late Spring Yearling Bulls – (1

entry): 1) CCF Glory’s Red River C28M owned by Crow Creek Farms.

Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (1 entry): 1) 3BC Executive Class 415 owned by Jaycee Schomberg.

Junior Yearling Bulls – (1 entry): 1) SVV Storm Front 1824 ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings (Top 3):

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (1 entry): 1) Maggie 25 owned by Wesley Stone.

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (3 entries): 1) SFF Caroline 543 LU owned by Lanee Grace Swindell; 2) CF PC Crystal Swan 598 owned by Audrey Robertson; 3) DPF Have Merci 251 ET owned by Emma Turnpaugh.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 entries): 1) Miss Annie owned by Brylee Fuss; 2) CF NB Demi 595 Primo X ET owned by Lillian Whiting; 3) SFF Augusta Pride 530 LU ET owned by Morgan Brooks.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (8 Entries): 1) S/N Nutty Mamma 5101N ET owned by Benjamin P Allen; 2) S/N Nacho Mamma 5100N ET owned by Caroline Huebner; 3) SULL Who Whitney 5445N ET owned by Layton Jane Strate.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) SFF Augusta Pride 521 LU ET owned by Kaden Gana; 2) KNE Miss Perfect 52N ET owned by Callaway Conine; 3) DRY Miss Milley 12N owned by Wyatt Dryer.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) S/N Lucky Nugget 573 ET owned by Braylee Kraisinger; 2) CF KLS Dream On 548 NL X ET owned by Mallory Inskeep; 3) T2 Maybelle Starr 251N owned by Toby Behrends.

Junior Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) CF Lady Crystal 521 Primo X ET owned by Madeline Rhodes; 2) SFF Augusta Pride 507 F ET owned by Stetson Reedy; 3) GANA Black Pearl

520 SOL ET owned by Dylan Brooks. Junior Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) TSSC Catalina 5018N ET owned by Jaclyn Thomas; 2) LV Dream Girl 122 ET owned by Evelyn Hill; 3) LDB Black Cherri DM 507 ET owned by Emily Lucas.

Winter Heifer Calves – (3 entries): 1) TOCC 701 Miss P 458M owned by Kreas Richard; 2) 2G Lush Tamale 464 LU ET owned by Josie Heter; 3) Lane’s Anna Marie 73M owned by Liv Jurevicius.

Senior Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) S/N Demi’s Mic Drop 4201 ET owned by Katie Lowry; 2) KABG ABEN Wildberry 434M owned by Klaira Bremer; 3) AD Miss Boog owned by Axel Biehler.

Summer Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) S/T Something Different 4147M ET owned by Braylen Schaeffer; 2) Julie 24 owned by Wesley D. Stone. Late Spring Yearling Females – (2 entries): 1) FFF Wild Kat 4162 owned by Brooklyn Frazier; 2) /F Sweetie Pie 4686 owned by Talia Ferguson-Sanders. Early Spring Yearling Females – (4 entries): 1) CF Max Rosa 450 Primo X ET owned by Mallory Inskeep; 2) AD Addis Miss Curacao owned by Addison Dick; 3) BR Black Ruthie 412M ET owned by Allie Harrison.

Junior Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) CF Cherri 444 Primo X ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis; 2) S/N Margot’s Charm 429 ET owned by Stetson Reedy; 3) Lein Midge Account M18 owned by Candace Lein.

Two-Year Old Cow/Calf – (1 entry): 1) BXC Red Robin’s Angel Eyes owned by Kailey Simon.

Pictures Not Available:

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – TESCC Wayward Son 010N, Trails End Shorthorns, Owasso, Okla.

Champion Junior Bull Calf – TESCC BC Thunder Rolls 755N, Trails End Shorthorns, Owasso, Okla.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –CF PC Crystal Swan 598,

Pictures Not Available:

ShorthornPlus Females

Champion Intermediate Female – S/T Something Different 4147M ET, Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

Champion Early Spring Female – CF Max Rosa 450 Primo X ET, Mallory Inskeep, Lafayette, Ind.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – AD Addis Miss Curacao, Addison Dick, Nowata, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior Female – S/N Margot’s Charm 429 ET, Stetson Reedy, Bethany, Ill.

Junior Shows

Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus :: 185 head :: Judge: Zach Butler, Milton, Tennessee by

Cassie Reid & Shelby Diehm

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Early Spring Female was CF PC Missing Mirage 474, exhibited by Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Early Spring Female honors went to CF PC Missing Mirage 474 owned by Carter Kornegay of Tulsa, Okla. Carter represented the ShorthornPlus breed in the Junior Supreme Drive, taking place on Tuesday, January 13th.

CF Hanes Crystal Lucy 582 RK X ET owned by Audrey Robertson of Gettysburg, Pa., received the honors of Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf.

B&O Grand Champion Shorthorn Female honors went to LWFS Mona Lisa LL 2523 ET owned by Carter Wickard of Wilkinson, Ind.

B&O Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female honors went to ABSUL Magic’s Margo ET owned by Abilene Sullivan of Lawton, Okla.

Moving onto the Junior ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Early Spring Female was awarded to CF Max Rosa 450 Primo X ET owned by Mallory Inskeep of Lafayette, Ind. Mallory represented the ShorthornPlus breed in the Junior Supreme Drive, taking place on Tuesday, January 13th.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf honors went to SULL Making Dream 5294N ET owned by Brayden Goodbred of Lee, Ill.

B&O Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female went to KABG ABEN Wildberry 434M owned by Klaira Bremer of Blakesburg, Iowa.

B&O Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female honors went to DRY Miss Milley 12N owned by Wyatt Dryer of Normal, Ill.

Division Winners:

Junior Purebred Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – CF Dream Only 597 EV X ET, Sawyer McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

Shorthorn exhibitors from 17 states exhibited 185 head during the 6th Annual Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Shorthorn Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On Friday, January 9, 2026,

Junior Shorthorns entered the OG+E Coliseum for the first time under judge, Zach Butler of Milton, Tennessee. Butler evaluated 125 Purebred Females and 60 ShorthornPlus Females during the show.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – LWFS Mona Lisa LL 2523 ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

B&O Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion – LWFS Mona Lisa LL 2523 ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

B&O Late Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – 4S Goose’s Commodity N23 ET, Abbi Scott, Seminole, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 547 OM X ET, Knox Neumayr, Boling, Texas.

B&O Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion – ABSUL Magic’s Margo ET, Abilene Sullivan, Lawton, Okla.

B&O Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – 720 KGL Ace of Hearts, Kase Glazier, Loyal, Okla.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –CF PC Mona Lisa Smile 51 RK X ET, Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – TMF Dreammaker’s Rosa ET, Mealiea Cover, Bowling Green, Mo.

B&O Junior Heifer Calf Champion – JB’s Mary ET, Josie Sanders, Conway, Ark.

B&O Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – TL Miss Habanero 501N UH, Mollie Crum, La Plata, N.M. Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 4124 DM ET, Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Margie 4121 TB X ET, Brianna Duerre, Bristol, S.D.

B&O Senior Heifer Calf Champion – SP Fancy Reba, Brayden Goodbred, Lee, Ill.

B&O Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – DAS Cumberland FB S21, Kora Schroeder, Hamler, Ohio.

Champion Intermediate Female – WBF Crimson and Clover ET, Maci Beckman, Jerseyville, Ill.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – S/N KMA Rosemary’s Money 4149 ET, Brianna Duerre, Bristol, S.D.

B&O Intermediate Champion Female – East-Branch P Bougie, Taylor Maroszek, Pulaski, Wis.

B&O Reserve Champion

Intermediate Female – Hills Magnolia 474M, Kyle Ruehle, Stillwater, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – CF PC Margie 476 EV X ET, Knox Neumayr, Boling, Texas.

B&O Early Spring Champion

Female – CCCSweetgrass Anndelle WC 3C3M, Bridgett Cover, Bowling Green, Mo.

Champion Junior Female – CF Mona Lisa Pay’s 445 PW ET, Alyssa Meier, Clinton, Tenn.

Reserve Champion Junior Female

– STECK WSCC Chelsie DM 401 ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Champion Senior Female – LDB Mercis Gia 333 ET, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

B&O Champion Senior Female – LDB Mercis Gia 333 ET, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Junior ShorthornPlus Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – CF PC Crystal Swan 598, Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – SFF Caroline 543 LU, Lanee Grace Swindell, Shirley, Ind.

B&O Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion – 720 KGL Metallica’s Bell, Kase Glazier, Loyal, Okla.

B&O Late Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – RPCC Nona, Carter Junghanns, Medford, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa 573 24K X ET, Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

B&O Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion – DRY Miss Milley 12N, Wyatt Dryer, Normal, Ill.

B&O Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – T2 Maybelle Starr 251N, Toby Behrends, Sheffield, Ill.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Lady Crystal 521 Primo X ET, Madeline Rhodes, Centreville, Md.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – SFF Augusta Pride 507 F ET, Stetson Reedy, Bethany, Ill.

B&O Junior Heifer Calf Champion – TL Cruella 504N LU, Emily Crum, La Plata, N.M.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf –KABG ABEN Wildberry 434M, Klaira Bremer, Blakesburg, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – S/N Demi’s Mic Drop 4201 ET, Katie Lowry, Burlingame, Kan.

B&O Senior Heifer Calf Champion – KABG ABEN Wildberry 434M, Klaira Bremer, Blakesburg, Iowa.

B&O Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – AD Miss Iris, Addison Dick, Nowata, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Female –S/T Something Different 4147M ET, Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – FFF Wild Kat 4162, Brooklyn Frazier, Meeker, Okla.

B&O Intermediate Champion Female – /F Sweetie Pie 4686, Talia Ferguson-Sanders, Chickasha, Okla

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – BR Black Ruthie 412M ET, Allie Harrison, Westville, Okla.

B&O Early Spring Champion Female – AD Addis Miss Curacao, Addison Dick, Nowata, Okla.

Champion Junior Female – CF Cherri 444 Primo X ET, Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Junior Female – S/N Margot’s Charm 429 ET, Stetson Reedy, Bethany, Ill.

B&O Junior Champion Female –Lein Midge Account M18, Candace Lein, Almond, Wis.

B&O Reserve Junior Champion Female – SC405 Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair – RPCC Luna, Kaylee Junghanns, Medford, Okla.

B&O Champion Cow/Calf Pair – RPCC Luna, Kaylee Junghanns, Medford, Okla.

Class Placings:

Junior Purebred Female Class Placings (Top 3):

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) MFS Tootie’s Reward 63N ET owned by Jenna Whiting; 2) 4M Reba’s Upperhand owned by Stella Mayfield; 3) CVC Cumberland 2502 owned by Barrett Griffin.

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) LWFS Mona Lisa LL 2523 ET owned by Carter Wickard; 2) Little Cedar Margie 950 2510 ET owned by Taylor Matlock; 3) 4S Goose’s Commodity N23 ET owned by Abbi Scott.

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) CF Dream Only 597 EV X ET owned by Sawyer McGrew; 2) GCC Ruby’s Obession 326 owned by Bentley Baldwin; 3) L C C SD Super Girl 501N ET owned by Emily Lucas.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) CF Hanes Crystal Lucy 582 RK X ET owned by Audrey Robertson; 2) MFS LMAN SULL Rosa’s Greta 27N

ET owned by Winston Dryer; 3) DT Out For Luck owned by Samuel Brown.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (8 Entries): 1) GRDT Miss Nina Rose 205N ET owned by Griffin Lewis; 2) ABSUL Magic’s Margo ET owned by Abilene Sullivan; 3) SFF Revival 506 CC ET owned by Reid Finnesgard.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) CF KLS Max Rosa 560 EV X ET owned by Carter Kornegay; 2) MFS Margie’s Red 10N owned by Lilly Elsworth; 3) LGF SULL Emeralds Dreamy 1184N ET owned by Paisley Dryer.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 547 OM X ET owned by Knox Neumayr; 2) LGF MFS Emeralds Sis 72N owned by Addison Ward; 3) SULL Cherri 5143N ET owned by Tait Ash.

Junior Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) DFSC Rosemary’s Dream 505N ET owned by Maverick Crawford; 2) CF Mona Lisa 534 LL X ET owned by

Weston Ward; 3) Little Cedar Marvelous RK 2506 ET owned by Marley Harris.

Junior Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) S/N Narley Margie 544 ET owned by Katie Lowry; 2) Millbrook Veronica CH 324N owned by Candace Lein; 3) B-R Maxim Margie 2501 ET owned by Ashlyn Wood.

Junior Heifer Calves – (8 Entries): 1) MFS Lucy’s Nyla 2N ET owned by Glennys McGurk; 2) CF BOY Traveling Ruby 519 EV ET owned by Wyatt Finnesgard; 3) BJSF Sweet Reward 5127 ET owned by Brady Mulhaney.

Junior Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) TMF Dreammaker’s Rosa ET owned by Mealiea Cover; 2) CSF Crystal Swan 5146 DW ET owned by Sterling Gillette; 3) WHR HS Cumberland 5107 ET owned by Beth Wells.

Junior Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) CF PC Mona Lisa Smile 51 RK X ET owned by Mercedes Ferree; 2) MFS Tootie’s Nancy 121N ET owned by Sheridan L. Soules; 3) MM Sapphire EV

2N ET owned by Case Isringhausen.

Winter Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) SHOUF Max Rosa’s Dream 2435 ET owned by Camryn Blue; 2) CF Dream Only 4141 Cinch X owned by Mark Inskeep; 3) GCC Rosemary 466 owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Winter Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) Ferree Fitz Crystal Swan 10M ET owned by Magen Tol; 2) 4D Troves Victoria owned by Abilene Sullivan; 3) RSF Maycie 50M owned by Kimberly Holland.

Senior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 4136 EV X ET owned by Addison Ward; 2) 2G Beau’s Flash 451 FL ET owned by Ryder Heter; 3) DAS Cumberland FB S21 owned by Kora Schroeder.

Senior Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) SULL Roses are Red 4717M ET owned by Jayse Thomas; 2) MM Maxa Rosa DW 93M ET owned by Mealiea Cover; 3) AD Miss Tiger Lilly ET owned by Grace Harrington.

Senior Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 4124 DM ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis; 2) CF Margie 4121 TB X ET owned by Brianna Duerre; 3) SP Fancy Reba owned by Brayden Goodbred.

Summer Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) East-Branch P Bougie owned by Taylor Maroszek; 2) GCC American Margie 47 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) WBF Crimson and Clover ET owned by Maci Beckman; 2) S/N KMA Rosemary’s Money 4149 ET owned by Brianna Duerre; 3) GCC Ruby is Red 42 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Early Spring Yearling Females –(6 Entries): 1) CF PC Margie 476 EV X ET owned by Knox Neumayr; 2) CCCSweetgrass Anndelle WC 3C3M owned by Bridgett Cover; 3) Shadybrook Carolyn 102M ET owned by John Wells.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (5 Entries): 1) CF PC Missing Mirage 474 owned by Carter Kornegay; 2) SIXR Perfect Crystal 308M ET owned by Brooklyn Duchatschek; 3) SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4409M ET owned by Josie Heter.

Junior Yearling Females – (5 Entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa Pay’s 445 PW ET owned by Alyssa Meier; 2) STECK WSCC Chelsie DM 401 ET owned by Carter Wickard; 3) SULL Max Rosa 4193M ET owned by Bristol Soules.

Senior Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) LDB Mercis Gia 333 ET owned by Lane Blankinship.

Junior ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings (Top 3):

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 entries): 1) 720 KGL Metallica’s Bell owned by Kase Glazier; 2) RPCC Nancy owned by Kaylee Junghanns.

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) CF PC Crystal Swan 598 owned by Audrey Robertson; 2) SFF Caroline 543 LU owned by Lanee Grace Swindell; 3) DPF Have Merci 251 ET owned by Emma Turnpaugh.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) CF NB Demi 595 Primo X ET owned by Lillian Whiting; 2) Miss Annie owned by Brylee Fuss; 3) SFF Augusta Pride 530 LU ET owned by Morgan Brooks.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (8 entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 573 24K X ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis; 2) S/N Nacho Mamma 5100N ET owned by Caroline Huebner; 3) SULL Who Whitney 5445N ET owned by Layton Jane Strate.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) KNE Miss Perfect 52N ET owned by Callaway Conine; 2) DRY Miss Milley 12N owned by Wyatt Dryer; 3) WSCC STECK Chelsie NL 554N owned by Lane Schluterman.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (6 entries): 1) SULL Making Dream 5294N

ET owned by Brayden Goodbred; 2) CF KLS Dream On 548 NL X ET owned by Mallory Inskeep; 3) Wilsona Max Rosa OP 701 ET owned by Kadence Sparks.

Junior Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) CF Lady Crystal 521 Primo X ET owned by Madeline Rhodes; 2) SFF Augusta Pride 507 F ET owned by Stetson Reedy; 3) S/N Lucky Nougat 558 ET owned by Chloe Carlisle.

Junior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) LV Dream Girl 122 ET owned by Evelyn Hill; 2) LDB Black Cherri DM 507 ET owned by Emily Lucas; 3) Cookie owned by Chett Moore.

Winter Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) TOCC 701 Miss P 458M owned by Kreas Richard; 2) Lane’s Anna Marie 73M owned by Liv Jurevicius; 3) 2G Lush Tamale 464 LU ET owned by Josie Heter.

Senior Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) KABG ABEN Wildberry 434M owned by Klaira Bremer; 2) S/N Demi’s Mic Drop 4201 ET owned by Katie Lowry; 3) DKBF PCC Lucy 216M ET owned by Kash Lamle.

Summer Yearling Females – (1 entry): 1) S/T Something Different 4147M ET owned by Braylen Schaeffer.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) FFF Wild Kat 4162 owned by Brooklyn Frazier; 2) /F Sweetie Pie 4686 owned by Talia Ferguson-Sanders.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (5 Entries): 1) CF Max Rosa 450 Primo X ET owned by Mallory Inskeep; 2) BR Black Ruthie 412M ET owned by Allie Harrison; 3) JJK FTZS Miss Rohn 01JJ ET owned by Sheridan L. Soules.

Junior Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) CF Cherri 444 Primo X ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis; 2) S/N Margot’s Charm 429 ET owned by Stetson Reedy; 3) LDB Black Cherri DM 405 ET owned by Riley Crosswhite.

Two-Year Old Cow/Calf – (1 Entry): 1) RPCC Luna owned by Kaylee Junghanns.

Shorthorn Females

B&O Late Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – 4S Goose’s Commodity N23 ET, Abbi Scott, Seminole, Okla.

Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – 720 KGL Ace of Hearts, Kase Glazier, Loyal, Okla.

Pictures not available:

B&O Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – TL Miss Habanero 501N UH, Mollie Crum, La Plata, N.M.

B&O Intermediate Champion – East-Branch P Bougie, Taylor Maroszek, Pulaski, Wis.

B&O Reserve Champion Intermediate – Hills Magnolia 474M, Kyle Ruehle, Stillwater, Okla.

Pictures not available:

B&O Junior Heifer Calf Champion – TL Cruella 504N LU, Emily Crum, La Plata, N.M.

B&O Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – AD Miss Iris, Addison Dick, Nowata, Okla.

B&O Intermediate Champion Female – /F Sweetie Pie 4686, Talia Ferguson-Sanders, Chickasha, Okla.

B&O Early Spring Champion Female – AD Addis Miss Curacao, Addison Dick, Nowata, Okla.

B&O Reserve Junior Champion Female – SC405 Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.

Super National Shorthorn Pen Show at Cattlemen’s Congress

Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Pens :: Judge: Matt Aggen, Harmony, Minn.

by Wade Minihan

Twenty-four head of Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus cattle were exhibited in eight pens during the Super National Shorthorn Pen Show at the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. The show was evaluated by Judge Matt Aggen of Harmony, Minnesota.

In the ShorthornPlus heifer division, Stepping Stone Ranch, Edson, Kansas, exhibited the Champion Pen of Three Heifers. The May-average pen posted an average weight of 741 pounds with a weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.14. The group also earned honors as the Spring Heifer Calf Division Champion.

In the ShorthornPlus bull division, Trails End Shorthorns, Owasso, Oklahoma, exhibited the Champion Pen of Three Bulls. The March-average pen weighed an average of 955 pounds and recorded a WDA of 3.14. The trio was also named Spring Bull Calf Champion.

In the Shorthorn Pen of Three Heifers show, Cedar Lane Farms from Cedarville, Ohio, claimed champion honors with an April-average pen that weighed 812 pounds and posted a 3.17 WDA. The group was also named Spring Heifer Calf Division Champion. Reserve Champion honors were awarded to Lazy Bar F, Chickasha, Oklahoma. Their March-average pen weighed 799 pounds and recorded a 2.71 WDA, earning Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Division Champion.

The final division of the morning was the Shorthorn Pen of Three Bulls. Miller Farms, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, exhibited the Champion Pen with a trio of September bull calves. The pen averaged 1,654 pounds and posted a 3.38 WDA, earning Senior Bull Calf Division Champion honors.

Reserve Champion was awarded to Little Cedar Cattle Company of Beaverton, Michigan. Their Mayaverage pen came from the Spring Bull Calf division and averaged 852 pounds with a 3.77 WDA.

Thank you to the breeders who traveled to Oklahoma City to exhibit at the Cattlemen’s Congress. Spectators gathered ringside and in the stands to watch an outstanding display of Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus genetics.

Complete data and results for all pens appear on the following pages. We look forward to another exciting Super National Pen Show in 2027.

ShorthornPlus Pen Show

PEN OF 3

Class 1: ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Spring Heifer Calves (Calved March 1, 2025 or after) 1 STEPPING STONE RANCH, EDSON, KS

Spring Heifer Calf Division Champion: Stepping Stone Ranch, Edson, Kansas Spring Heifer Calf Division Reserve Champion: N/A

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Heifers: Stepping Stone Ranch, Edson, Kansas Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Heifers: N/A

SHORTHORNPLUS PEN OF 3 BULLS

Class 2: ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Spring Bull Calves (Calved March 1, 2025 or after)

1 TRAILS END SHORTHORNS, OWASSO, OK

TESCC BC THUNDER

Champion ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Bulls: Trails End Shorthorns, Owasso, Oklahoma Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Bulls: N/A

Shorthorn Pen Show

Spring Heifer Calf Division Champion: Cedar Lane Farm, Cedarville, Ohio Spring Heifer Calf Division Reserve Champion: Lazy Bar F Shorthrorns, Chickasha, Oklahoma Class 4: Shorthorn Pen of 3 Junior Heifer Calves (Calved January 1, 2025- February 28, 2025)

1 RISING SUN RANCH OK, DOVER, OK

Junior Heifer Calf Division Champion: Rising Sun Ranch OK, Dover, Oklahoma

Grand Champion Shorthorn Pen of 3 Heifers: Cedar Lane Farm, Cedarville, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Pen of 3 Heifers: Lazy Bar F Shorthorns, Chickasha, Oklahoma

2026

E.D.G.E Show

Shorthorn Bulls & Females :: 22 Head :: Judge: Jim Husz, Maryville, Mo. by

Wade Minihan

and Champion

Shorthorn exhibitors showcased 22 head during the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence (E.D.G.E.) Show in Oklahoma City, Okla. On Friday,

January 9, 2026, Jim Husz of Maryville, Missouri evaluated 5 Purebred Bulls, 17 Purebred Females during the E.D.G.E. Show.

The Exposition Driving Genetic

Excellence is slightly different than our other shows. The E.D.G.E. Show is judged fifty percent genotype ahead of the show date, and fifty percent phenotype the day of the show. In the case of a tie, the judge can break the tie as he chooses. In each class, only the top two animals are placed.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Senior Bull was awarded to Miller Farms Flash 430 ET, owned by Morgan Eng from Fitchburg, Wis.

Selected as Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull and Champion Junior Bull Calf was F/C American Revival 5009, owned by Rafter Dollar Cattle Co of Parker, Kan. and Faxon Creek Cattle Co. of Belle Plaine, Minn.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Junior Female honors were awarded to 4S Primabella M21 ET, owned by Abbi Scott of Seminole, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion Female and Champion Senior Heifer Calf honors went to Miller Farms Lassie 427 ET, owned by Morgan Eng from Fitchburg, Wis.

Division Winners:

Purebred Bull Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –Little Cedar Prosper 2516, Little Cedar Cattle Co, Beaverton, Mich.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – CLF/VCC Casper 2502, Joshua Blakeman, Oak Hill, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Senior Bull –CGS Texas Ranger 0127 ET, Cross G Shorthorns, Dalhart, Texas.

Purebred Female Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –KNUT MCK Ellen 508N ET, Zachary Knutson, Zumbrota, Minn.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – STSP Marions Delight 59th, Triple Springs Cattle Co., Watonga, Okla.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – JSF Margie 172N, Jeremy Thomas, Dunlap, Tenn.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CLF Nugget 2504 ET, Joshua Blakeman, Oak Hill, Ohio.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –Miller Farms Margie 5131 ET, Miller Farms, Lodi, Wis.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – BFS Royal Ruby Pay PW 517 ET, Trevin Dicke, Goodhue, Minn.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – DAS Cumberland FB S21, Kora Schroeder, Hamler, Ohio.

Champion Early Spring Female – JCB Primabella CL 412M, Carter Junghanns, Medford, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring

Female – BFS Royal Ruby PW 433, Trevin Dicke, Goodhue, Minn.

Purebred Bull Class Placings (Top 2):

Late Spring Bull Calves – (2 Entries):

1) Little Cedar Prosper 2516 owned by Little Cedar Cattle Co; 2) CLF/ VCC Casper 2502 owned by Joshua Blakeman.

Junior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) F/C American Revival 5009 owned by Rafter Dollar Cattle Co & Faxon Creek Cattle Co.

Senior Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) Miller Farms Flash 430 ET owned

by Morgan Eng: 2) CGS Texas Ranger 0127 ET owned by Cross G Shorthorns.

Purebred Female Class Placings (Top 2):

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) KNUT MCK Ellen 508N ET owned by Zachary Knutson; 2) STSP Marions Delight 59th owned by Triple Springs Cattle Co.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) CLF Nugget 2504 ET owned by Joshua Blakeman; 2) JSF All Sevens 329N owned by Jeremy Thomas.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) JSF Margie 172N owned by Jeremy Thomas; 2) JSF Gold Rose 154N owned by Jeremy Thomas.

Junior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) Miller Farms Margie 5131 ET owned by Miller Farms; 2) BFS Royal Ruby Pay PW 517 ET owned by Trevin Dicke.

Junior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) KANE Ms Ava PW 629N ET owned by Triple Springs Cattle Co.

Senior Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1)

Miller Farms Lassie 427 ET owned by Morgan Eng; 2) DAS Cumberland FB S21 owned by Kora Schroeder.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) JCB Primabella CL 412M owned by Carter Junghanns; 2) BFS Royal Ruby PW 433 owned by Trevin Dicke.

Junior Yearling Females 1) 4S Primabella M21 ET owned by Abbi Scott.

Horton Farms Shorthorns

Horton Farms Shorthorns began in 1992 when Scott purchased seven bred Shorthorn cows from Bob Raisbeck of Hi-View Farms in Lancaster, Wisconsin. What started as a modest beginning quickly grew into a respected program built on quality cattle, sound genetics, and strong relationships. By 2000, Scott had expanded the herd to approximately 25 cows using influential sires such as CF Trump, WHR Sonny, and HS Rodeo Drive.

In 2002, Ryan Wernicke was hired as herdsman, and the Horton family became deeply involved in showing Shorthorns at the local, state, and national levels. Scott and Michele, along with daughters Stephanie, Katie, and Leah, proudly represented the Horton name in the show ring while marketing breeding stock nationwide. A defining moment came in 2004 at the family’s first National Junior Shorthorn Show in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where Stephanie won Division Three Reserve Bred and Owned Heifer with HFS Duchess Kool Lady—sparking a lifelong passion for the breed.

Horton Farms achieved many notable accomplishments, including Leah Horton’s back-to-back National Junior Shorthorn Show Grand Champion Purebred Cow/Calf Pair titles in 2013 and 2014, Champion Pen of Three Heifers at the 2016 National Western Stock Show, Builder of the Breed honors in 2016, and numerous state and national championships earned by the Horton daughters.

In 2018, Scott was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Despite the challenges, he remained active in the Shorthorn community, continuing to attend shows and support junior programs. In 2020, he celebrated a Reserve Champion Pen of Three Heifers at the National Western Stock Show— an achievement that reflected his resilience and dedication.

Following Scott’s passing on January 14, 2025, the family remains committed to carrying his legacy forward. With new herdsman Buddy Haas, fresh genetics, and continued involvement in the breed, the future of Horton Farms Shorthorns is bright. Scott’s greatest legacy lives on through his family, the friendships he cherished, and the generations of Shorthorns yet to come.

Congratulations to the Horton Family on being recognized as Show Honoree for the 2026 National Western Stock Show, a fitting tribute to decades of dedication, excellence, and impact within the Shorthorn breed.

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Open Purebred Bulls & Females :: 54 head :: Judge: Scott Trennepohl, Middletown, Ind.

by Cassie Reid

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Champion Early Spring Bull Calf honors went to WSC Reality Check 24N, owned by Curtis Genetics, Madrid, Neb., Wesemann Registered Shorthorns, Bloomington, Ind. and Matthew Wallace, Williamstown, Ky.

Neb., Wesemann Registered Shorthorns, Bloomington, Ind. and Matthew Wallace, Williamstown, Ky.

Wise’s Redwood 316 was named Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Senior Bull, owned by Wise’s Redwood 316 owned by Wise Shorthorns of Bethany, Ill.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Junior Heifer Calf honors went to SULL Perfect Rose 5348N ET, shown by Mercedes Ferree of Sullivan, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female and Champion

Senior Heifer Calf was awarded to CF Mona Lisa 4130 DM X ET, owned by Kyson Gana of Martell, Neb.

Division Winners:

Open Purebred Bull Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – CB/S Western Bronx 128, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – BPF Willie Dee 2502, Blue Prairie Farm LLC, Commerce City, Colo.

Champion Junior Bull Calf – GCC First Watch 596 ET, Greenhorn Cattle Co., Waynseville, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – JSF KANE Integrity J 78N ET, Aegerter Cattle Company, Seward, Neb.

Champion Senior Bull Calf –PEAKVIEW Absolute Value 24917 ET, Peak View Ranch Inc, Fowler, Colo.

Champion Junior Bull – F.F. Weller, Addison & Bailey Ford, Thornton, Ind.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull – Bar N Venmo 16M, Bar N Cattle Company, Sunset, Texas.

Open Purebred Female Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – GANA Mirage Forever 550 RK ET, Annalynn Beach, Palmyra, Neb.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – GCC Evolving Margie 520 ET, Brigham DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas.

Entering CoBank Arena at the new Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center for the first time, Shorthorn exhibitors brought across the green turf 54 head during the 125th National Western Stock Show Shorthorn Open Show in Denver, Colorado. On Friday, January 16, 2026.

Scott Trennepohl of Middletown, Ind., evaluated 11 Purebred Bulls and 43 Purebred Females.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Senior Bull honors went to WSC Reality Check 24N owned by Curtis Genetics, Madrid,

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – SULL RGLC Fancy Rosa 515N ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – S/N TC Natasha’s Crystal 5118 ET, Charlie Friemann, River Falls, Wis.

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Reserve Champion Junior Heifer

Calf – Princess’s Dream Wanda 1214, Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – GCC Rosemary 466, Brigham DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas.

Champion Intermediate Female –GCC MFS Pinky The Roo 41, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – WBF Brandy Girl, Josie Turner, Mohamet, Ill.

Champion Early Spring Female –RJC Lady Crystal M223 ET, Braden Taber, Harvey, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – RGLC Lucys Dream 424 ET, Jaycie Stutzman, Milford, Neb.

Champion Junior Female – CHB Chelsie HC 20C, Landrie Will, Anita, Iowa.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair – CB/S Western Belle 113, CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho.

Class Placings:

Open Purebred Bull Class Placings:

Late Spring Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N owned by Brock Studer; 2) CB/S Western Bronx 128 owned by CB Shorthorns LLC.

Early Spring Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) WSC Reality Check 24N owned by Curtis Genetics, Wesemann Registered Shorthorns and Matthew Wallace; 2) BPF Willie Dee 2502 owned by Blue Prairie Farm LLC.

Junior Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1) GCC First Watch 596 ET owned by Greenhorn Cattle Co.; 2) JSF KANE Integrity J 78N ET owned by Aegerter

Cattle Company; 3) Robstens Look Forward LLJS owned by Indian Hills Land & Cattle Co.

Senior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1)

PEAKVIEW Absolute Value 24917 ET owned by Peak View Ranch Inc.

Junior Yearling Bulls – (2 Entries): 1) F.F. Weller owned by Addison Ford & Bailey Ford; 2) Bar N Venmo 16M owned by Bar N Cattle Company.

Two-Year-Old Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) Wise’s Redwood 316 owned by Wise Shorthorns.

Open Purebred Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) GANA Mirage Forever 550 RK ET owned by Annalynn Beach; 2) GCC Evolving Margie 520 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde; 3) BRENN Lilly Ann 94N owned by Brennstuhl Farms.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) S/N TC Natasha’s Crystal 5118 ET owned by Charlie Friemann; 2) AF VF Classie Lassie 510 owned by Alden Vaughn; 3) GANA Mirage Forever 545 RK ET owned by Hannah Chevalier.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) SULL RGLC Fancy Rosa 515N ET owned by Brock Studer; 2) STECK Chelsie RWM 508N ET owned by Paisley White; 3) LDB Londyn BH 515 ET owned by Emily Schellenberg.

Junior Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) SULL Perfect Rose 5348N ET owned by Mercedes Ferree; 2) GCC Cecilia 522 EV ET owned by Delainey Goehring; 3) LDB LB Mercis Cardi 512 ET owned by Lane Blankinship.

Junior Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) Princess’s Dream Wanda 1214 owned by Cooper Hetrick; 2) GCC Revival’s Finest 710 ET owned by Alexa Turner; 3) DeGroot Cherri’s Accountable 515 E ET owned by Brynlee Thompson.

Winter Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) GCC Rosemary 466 owned by Brigham DeBorde; 2) BFS Margie Pay PW 499 ET owned by Cole Brus; 3) MM Star Rose E 101M owned by Cooper Wise.

Senior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) CF Mona Lisa 4130 DM X ET owned by Kyson Gana.

Summer Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) GCC American Margie 47 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) GCC MFS Pinky the Roo 41 owned by Kolten Greenhorn; 2) WBF Brandy Girl owned by Josie Turner; 3) GCC Ruby is Red 42 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) RJC Lady Crystal M223 ET owned by Braden Taber; 2) RGLC Lucys Dream 424 ET owned by Jaycie Stutzman; 3) SULL LGF Ruby’s Dream 4410M ET owned by Brock Studer.

Junior Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) CHB Chelsie HC 20C owned by Landrie Will.

Three-Four-Year-Old Cow/Calf –(1 Entry): 1) CB/S Western Belle 113 owned by CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho.

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National ShorthornPlus Show

Open ShorthornPlus Bulls & Females :: 21 head :: Judge: Scott Trennepohl, Middletown, Ind. by

Cassie Reid

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull & Champion Junior Bull honors went to RSF CG Conversation Piece 59M, exhibited by Curtis Genetics, Madrid, Neb.

ShorthornPlus Bull and Champion

Early Spring Bull Calf exhibited by Cargo Stock Farm from Kathryn, N.D.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Early Spring Female honors went to SVV Mona Lisa 402 Limit X ET owned by Jace Parker of Ardmore, Okla.

RGLC Blue Mirage 513 ET was awarded the title of Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Junior Heifer Calf exhibited by Jaycie Stutzman from Milford, Neb.

Division Winners:

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Divisions:

Champion Junior Bull Calf – Ruby’s Smokey Iceman, Jennifer Ruby, Howells, Neb.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – GANA Miss Bank 555 EV ET, Samuel Parker, Ardmore, Okla.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – MRTZ Nebraska Princess 5N, Laurel Moore, Sutton, Neb.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CG Miss Diana 522N CHD, Byanka Wood, McCook, Neb.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – DCC First Lady Melania 512N ET, Tavyn Lock, Sterling, Colo.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – KWILL Royal Blue, Kyser Will, Anita, Iowa.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – AD Miss Boog, Axel Biehler, Loyal, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Female – Armstrong Crystal Style 2414 ET, Emma Arnett, Brookville, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – LSF-JLL Rosa’s Red Rev Rosalynn, Julia Lyons, New Auburn, Wis.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – LMAN SULL Stylen Rosa 4618M, Kyser Will, Anita, Iowa.

Class Placings:

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Class Placings:

On Friday, January 16th, 2026 ShorthornPlus exhibitors made their way into the bright lights of CoBank Arena. Judge Scott Trennepohl of Middletown, Ind., started the morning by sorting 3 ShorthornPlus Bulls and 18 ShorthornPlus Females.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull and Champion Junior Bull was awarded to RSF CG Conversation Piece 59M owned by Curtis Genetics of Madrid, Neb.

Cargo’s Blue Strips 99N was the Reserve Grand Champion

Early Spring Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) Cargo’s Blue Strips 99N owned by Cargo Stock Farm.

Junior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) Ruby’s Smokey Iceman owned by Jennifer Ruby.

Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) RSF CG Conversation Piece 59M owned by Curtis Genetics.

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Open ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) GANA Miss Bank 555 EV ET owned by Samuel Parker; 2) MRTZ Nebraska Princess 5N owned by Laurel Moore; 3) AF VF Margie 513 ET owned by Adalynn Vaughn.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) CG Miss Diana 522 CHD owned by Byanka Wood; 2) DCC First Lady Melania 512N ET owned by Tayvn Lock; 3) PKB Blue Strips ET owned by

Kinsley White.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) STECK Chelsie NL 596N owned by Aliyah Beach.

Junior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) Goldenrose Raspberry owned by Emilie Skippen.

Junior Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) RGLC Blue Mirage 513 ET owned by Jaycie Stutzman; 2) KWILL Royal Blue owned by Kyser Will.

Senior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) AD Miss Boog owned by Azel Biehler.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (2 Entries): 1) Armstrong Crystal Style 2414 ET owned by Emma Arnett; 2) LFS-JLL Rosa’s Red Rev Rosalynn owned by Julia Lyons.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (3 Entries): 1) SVV Mona Lisa 402 Limit X ET owned by Jace Parker; 2) LMAN SULL Stylen Rosa 4618M owned by Kyser Will; 3) RSF CG Covergirl 58M owned by Byanka Wood.

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National Shorthorn Pen Show

Judge: Chris Sankey, Council Grove, Kansas by Wade Minihan

Forty-five head of Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus cattle were exhibited in 12 pens during the National Shorthorn Pen Show at the 2026 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. The pens were evaluated by judge Chris Sankey of Council Grove, Kansas.

The day began with the ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Heifer Show. Beach Family Shorthorns of Palmyra, Nebraska, exhibited the Champion Pen with an April-average group that weighed 727 pounds and posted a weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.32. This entry was also named the Spring Heifer Calf Division Champion.

In the Shorthorn Pen of 3 Heifer Show, Pearl Valley Shorthorns of Valley City, North Dakota, exhibited the Champion Pen. Their Februaryaverage heifers weighed 817 pounds and recorded a WDA of 2.24. The Reserve Champion Pen of 3 females was exhibited by Brennstuhl Farms of Butler, Ohio. Their April-average group weighed 723 pounds with a WDA of 2.44.

In the Shorthorn Pen of 5 Bull Show, Jungels Shorthorn Farm of Kathryn, North Dakota, exhibited the Champion Pen with a Spring Bull Calf entry averaging 1,054 pounds and a 3.11 WDA. Peak View Ranch of Fowler, Colorado, exhibited the Reserve

SHORTHORNPLUS PEN OF 3 HEIFERS Class 1: ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Spring Heifer Calves (Calved March 1, 2025 or after)

Champion Pen, averaging 880 pounds with a 2.73 WDA. This group was also named the Reserve Division Champion Spring Bull Calf Pen.

Waukaru Farms Inc. of Rensselaer, Indiana, claimed Champion honors in the Shorthorn Pen of 3 Bull division, the final show of the morning. Their Junior Bull Calf pen averaged 1,188 pounds with a 3.27 WDA. The Reserve Champion Pen of 3 was exhibited by Gilman Shorthorns of Stuart, Iowa. Also from the Junior Bull Calf Division, their February-average bulls weighed 1,118 pounds and posted a 3.07 WDA.

Thank you to the breeders who traveled west to Denver to exhibit their pen cattle at the National Western Stock Show. The quality of cattle on display was exceptional with plenty of spectators gathered ringside and in the bleachers to watch an outstanding exhibition of Shorthorn cattle. Following the show, attendees were invited to a Shorthorn Pen Crawl, where the sunny weather made for an enjoyable afternoon of visiting, cattle viewing, and fellowship.

Complete data and results for all pen entries are included on the following pages. We look forward to another exciting National Western Shorthorn Pen Show in 2027.

Champion Pen of 3 ShorthornPlus Heifers: Beach Family Shorthorns, Palmyra, Neb. Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 ShorthornPlus Heifers: N/A

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1 BRENNSTUHL FARMS, BUTLER, OH

Spring Heifer Calf Division Champion: Brennstuhl Farms, Butler, Ohio. Spring Heifer Calf Division Reserve Champion: Vogel Shorthorn Farm, Rogers, N.D.

Class 3: Shorthorn Pen of 3 Junior Heifer Calves (Calved January 1- February 28, 2025

1 PEARL VALLEY SHORTHORNS, VALLEY CITY, ND

Grand Champion Pen of 3 Shorthorn Heifers: Pearl Valley Shorthorns, Valley City, N.D. Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Shorthorn Heifers: Brennstuhl Farms, Butler, Ohio.

Animals with EPDs in italics indicate GE-EPDs

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Class 4: Shorthorn Pen of 5 Spring Bull Calves (Calved March 1, 2025 or after) 3

Spring Bull Calf Division Champion: Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Kathryn, N.D. Spring Bull Calf Division Reserve Champion: Peak View Ranch Inc., Fowler, Colo.

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Junior Bull Calf Division Champion: Waukaru Farms Inc, Rensselaer, Ind. Junior Bull Calf Division Reserve Champion: N/A

Grand Champion Pen of 5 Shorthorn Bulls: Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Kathryn, N.D.

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 5 Shorthorn Bulls: Waukaru Farms Inc, Rensselaer, Ind.

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Spring Bull Calf Division Champion: Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Kathryn, N.D. Spring Bull Calf Division Reserve Champion: Studer Shorthorns, Creston, Iowa.

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Class 7: ShorthornPlus Pen of 3 Junior Bull Calves (Calved January 1 - February 28, 2025)

INC, RENSSELAER, IN

Junior Bull Calf Division Champion: Waukaru Farms Inc, Rensselaer, Ind. Junior Bull Calf Reserve Division Champion: Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, Iowa.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Pen of 3 Shorthorn Bulls: Waukaru Farms Inc., Rensselaer, Ind. Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Shorthorn Bulls: Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, Iowa.

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E.D.G.E Show

Shorthorn Bulls & Females :: 15 head :: Judge: John Pfieffer Jr., Mulhall, Okla.

by Wade Minihan

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Champion Junior Bull Calf honors went to Gilman’s Clarity 20N ET, exhibited by Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, Iowa.

case of a tie, the judge can break the tie as he chooses. In each class, only the top two animals are placed.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Junior Bull Calf was awarded to Gilman’s Clarity 20N ET owned by Gilman Shorthorns from Stuart, Iowa.

Selected as Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Early Spring Bull Calf was PEAKVIEW Bonfire 50625 owned by Peak View Ranch Inc. from Fowler, Colo.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Junior Female honors were awarded to PEAKVIEW Cassandra 2403 ET owned by Peak View Ranch Inc. from Fowler, Colo.

Reserve Grand Champion Female and Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf honors went to KC Roan Sandy CS 909N owned by Heath Kiser from Gothenburg, Neb.

Division Winners:

Purebred Bull Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – BPF Willie Dee 2502, Blue Prairie Farm LLC, Commerce City, Colo.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – Waukaru Nexus 5051, Jack Jordan, Rensselaer, Ind.

Purebred Female Divisions:

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – BRENN Lilac 5N ET, Addison Ford, Thornton, Ind.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – BFS Margie Pay PW 499 ET, Cole Brus, Wolbach, Neb.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – BRENN Cindy Beauty 117M ET, Bailey Ford, Thornton, Ind.

Champion Early Spring Female –SULL LGF Ruby’s Dream 4410M ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Purebred Bull Class Placings (Top 2):

It was the first year for the Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence Show (E.D.G.E.) Show at the National Western Stock Show and 15 quality purebred animals were exhibited. On Thursday, January 15, 2026, John Pfieffer Jr. of Mulhall, Okla., evaluated 6

Purebred Bulls, 9 Purebred Females. The Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence is slightly different than our other shows. The E.D.G.E. Show is judged fifty percent genotype ahead of the show date, and fifty percent phenotype the day of the show. In the

Late Spring Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N owned by Brock Studer.

Early Spring Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) PEAKIVIEW Bonfire 50625 owned by Peak View Ranch Inc; 2) BPF Willie Dee 2502 owned by Blue Prairie Farm LLC.

Junior Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1)

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Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Champion Early Spring Bull Calf went to PEAKIVIEW Bonfire 50625,

Champion Early Spring Heifer

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – BFS Margie Pay PW 499 ET,

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Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – Studer’s Nightcrawler 126N, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – BPF Willie Dee 2502, Blue Prairie Farm LLC, Commerce City, Colo.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – Waukaru Nexus 5051, Jack Jordan, Rensselaer, Ind.

Champion Early Spring Female – SULL LGF Ruby’s Dream 4410M ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Gilman’s Clarity 20N ET owned by Gilman Shorthorns; 2) Waukaru Nexus 5051 owned by Jack Jordan.

Purebred Female Class Placings (Top 2):

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) AF VF Classie Lassie 510 owned by Alden Vaughn; 2) BRENN Lovemore 42N ET owned by Brennstuhl Farms.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) KC Roan Sandy CS 909N owned by Heath Kiser; 2) BRENN Lilac

5N ET owned by Addison Ford.

Winter Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) BFS Margie Pay PW 499 ET owned by Cole Brus; 2) BRENN Cindy Beauty 117M ET owned by Bailey Ford.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) SULL LGF Ruby’s Dream 4410M ET owned by Brock Studer.

Junior Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) PEAKVIEW Cassandra 2403 ET owned by Peak View Ranch Inc.

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Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus :: 57 head :: Judge: Scott Werning, Emery, S.D.

by Wade Minihan

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Junior Heifer Calf honors went to SULL Perfect Rose 5348N ET, shown by Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind.

of Sullivan, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female and Reserve

Champion Junior Heifer Calf honors went to GCC Revival’s Finest 710 ET, owned by Alexa Turner of Mahomet, Ill. Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Junior Heifer Calf was awarded to RGLC Blue Mirage 513 ET owned by Jaycie Stutzman of Milford, Neb.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female and Champion

Early Spring Female honors went to LSVV Mona Lisa 402 Limit X ET owned by Jace Parker of Ardmore, Okla.

Division Winners:

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Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – GCC Warren Margie 59, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – GCC Evolving Margie 520 ET, Brigham DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – SULL RGLC Fancy Rosa 515N ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – S/N TC Natasha’s Crystal 5118 ET, Charlie Friemann, River Falls, Wis.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – BFS Margie Pay PW 499 ET, Cole Brus, Wolbach, Neb.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – MM Star Rose E 101M, Cooper Wise, Maroa, Ill.

Champion Intermediate Female – WBF Brandy Girl, Josie Turner, Mahomet, Ill.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – GCC MFS Pinky The Roo 41, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

Champion Early Spring Female –RJC Lady Crystal M223 ET, Braden Taber, Harvey, Iowa

Junior Shorthorn exhibitors traveled west to exhibit 57 head during the National Western Stock Junior Shorthorn Show in Denver, Colorado in the brand new CoBank Arena in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Scott

Werning of Emery, S.D., evaluated 40 Purebred Females and 17 ShorthornPlus Females.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Junior Heifer Calf was awarded to SULL Perfect Rose 5348N ET, owned by Mercedes Ferree

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – SULL LGF Ruby’s Dream 4410M ET, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

Champion Junior Female – CHB Chelsie HC 20C, Landrie Will, Anita, Iowa.

Junior ShorthornPlus Female Show Divisions:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf was GCC Revival’s Finest 710 ET, shown by Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female & Champion Early Spring Female was SVV Mona Lisa 402 Limit X ET, shown by Jace Parker, Ardmore, Okla.

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MRTZ Nebraska Princess 5N, Laurel Moore, Sutten, Neb.

Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – GANA Miss Bank 555 EV ET, Samuel Parker, Ardmore, Okla.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – DCC First Lady Melania 512N ET, Tayvn Lock, Sterling, Colo.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CG Miss Diana 522N CHD, Byanka Wood, McCook, Neb.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Goldenrose Raspberry, Emilie Skippen, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – AD Miss Boog, Axel Biehler, Loyal, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Female – Armstrong Crystal Style 2414 ET, Emma Arnett, Brookville, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – LFS-JLL Rosa’s Red Rev Rosalynn, Julia Lyons, New Auburn, Wis.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – LMAN SULL Stylen Rosa 4618M, Kyser Will, Anita, Iowa. Class Placings:

Junior Purebred Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) GCC Warren Margie 59 owned by Kolten Greenhorn; 2) GCC Evolving Margie 520 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde; 3) GANA Mirage Forever 550 RK ET owned by Annalynn Beach.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) S/N TC Natasha’s Crystal 5118 ET owned by Charlie Friemann; 2) GANA Mirage Forever 545 RK ET owned by Hannah; 3) Princess’s Red Carmella 1215 ET owned by Cooper Hetrick.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) SULL RGLC Fancy Rosa

515N ET owned by Brock Studer; 2) LDB Londyn BH 515 ET owned by Emily Schellenberg; 3) STECK Chelsie RWM 508N ET owned by Paisley White.

Junior Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) SULL Perfect Rose 5348N ET owned by Mercedes Ferree; 2) GCC Bo’s Rewarding 518 owned by Delaney Goehring; 3) LDB LB Mercis Cardi 512 ET owned by Lane Blankenship.

Junior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) GCC Revival’s Finest 710 ET owned by Alexa Turner; 2) Princess’s Dream Wanda 1214 owned by Cooper Hetrick; 3) WSCC STECK Chelsie DM 548N ET owned by Reese Lock.

Winter Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) BFS Margie Pay PW 499 ET owned by Cole Brus; 2) MM Star Rose E 101M owned by Cooper Wise; 3) GCC Rosemary 466 owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Summer Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) GCC American Margie 47 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) WBF Brandy Girl owned by Josie Turner; 2) GCC MFS Pinky The Roo 41 owned by Kolten Greenhorn; 3) GCC Ruby Is Red 42 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) RJC Lady Crystal M223 ET owned by Braden Taber; 2) SULL LGF Ruby’s Dream 4410M ET owned by Brock Studer; 3) RGLC Lucys Dream 424 ET owned by Jaycie Stutzman.

Junior Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) CHB Chelsie HC 20C owned by Landrie Will.

Junior ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings:

Late Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) MRTZ Nebraska Princess

5N owned by Laurel Moore; 2) GANA Miss Bank 555 EV ET owned by Samuel Parker; 3) AF VF Margie 513 ET owned by Adalynn Vaughn.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) DCC First Lady Melania 512N ET owned by Tayvn Lock; 2) CG Miss Diana 522N CHD owned by Byanka Wood; 3) PKB Blue Strips ET owned by Kinsley White.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) STECK Chelsie NL 596N owned by Aliyah Beach.

Junior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) Goldenrose Raspberry owned by Emilie Skippen.

Junior Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) RGLC Blue Mirage 513 ET owned by Jaycie Stutzman; 2) KWILL Royal Blue owned by Kyser Will.

Senior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) AD Miss Boog owned by Axel Biehler.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (3 Entries): 1) Armstrong Crystal Style 2414 ET owned by Emma Arnett; 2) LFS-JLL Rosa’s Red Rev Rosalynn owned by Julia Lyons; 3) DCC Lipstick 154M owned by Kallaway Lorenzo.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (3 Entries): 1) SVV Mona Lisa 402 Limit X ET owned by Jace Parker; 2) LMAN SULL Stylen Rosa 4618M owned by Kyser Will; 3) RSF CG Covergirl 58M owned by Byanka Wood.

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Junior Corner

Grateful to ServeExcited for What’s Next

Being elected to serve on the American Junior Shorthorn Association Board of Directors at the National Junior Shorthorn Show in Grand Island is an honor I am incredibly grateful for. When I first became involved in the AJSA, I never imagined it would lead to this opportunity. The junior Shorthorn program has shaped me not only as a cattle exhibitor, but as a leader and an individual. I am thankful to everyone who supported me and placed their trust in me, and I take the responsibility of representing our junior membership seriously.

One of the most rewarding parts of serving on the board has been the opportunity to travel and represent AJSA at national-level events across the country. Over the past year, I have attended events such as the Summit Conference in Pennsylvania, along with national shows in Louisville, Fort Worth, and Oklahoma City. These experiences have allowed me to see firsthand the strength of our junior program and the passion that exists within the Shorthorn

community nationwide. Each event has provided opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with juniors who share the same dedication to this breed.

Because of how impactful this experience has been, I want to encourage juniors to consider running for the AJSA Board of Directors at the 2026 NJSS in Abilene, Texas. Running for the board may seem intimidating at first, but you do not need to have everything figured out to be a great leader. What matters most is a willingness to serve, learn, and step outside your comfort zone. Serving on the board helps develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills that extend far beyond the show ring.

The future of the AJSA depends on juniors who are willing to lead. If you care about the Shorthorn breed, the people involved in it, and the opportunities AJSA provides, I hope you will consider taking that next step in Abilene. Serving on the board has already been one of the most meaningful experiences of my junior career, and I cannot recommend it enough.

Junior Board

President :: Samantha VanVorhis

Vice President :: Mackenlee Evans

Secretary :: Hannah Wetzel

Public Relations :: Audrey Robertson

Fundraising :: Jay Allen

Director :: Victoria Thompson

Director :: Cole Brus

Director :: Jack Jordan

Director :: Nate Hill

2026 • Abilene, TX

2027 • Madison, WI

2028 • Louisville, KY

Words of Advice

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” -

John F. Kennedy shorthorn.org

Trailblazing to texas

New Contest for 2026

Leveldale Farms E.D.G.E. Essay Contest

Senior exhibitors are invited to enter the Leveldale Farms E.D.G.E. Essay Contest, with a minimum essay length of 600 words and a submission deadline of May 15 through the online entry form. E.D.G.E. Show participants are strongly encouraged to apply, and all essays must include cited sources and be original, with no AI-generated content, plagiarism, or duplication from previous years. The winning entry will receive a $2,000 prize and be announced at the E.D.G.E. Show & Awards Ceremony, and selected essays may be published in Shorthorn Country. Topic can be found under contest rules.

Contest Age Divisions as of Jan. 1, 2026: Prospector I: 5-9 || Prospector II: 10-12 || Intermediate: 13-16 || Senior: 17-21

*Exhibitors must be 7 to exhibit cattle or compete in showmanship*

Upcoming Deadlines:

April 10 - Junior Board Application Deadline

May 1 - Scholarship Deadline

May 1 - Animal Ownership Deadline (must be in the individual exhibitors name!)

May 1 - Entry Deadline (Entry fees go up after May 1)

May 15 - Late Entry Deadline

May 15 - Photography, Graphic Design, Speech, Promo Video, E.D.G.E. Essay Contest and Career Development contests due via online contests form.

Visit shorthorn.org for schedule, complete contest and show rules plus more!

If you have any additional questions, contact shelby@shorthorn.org

All dates, rules and pricing are subject to change.

Entry Fees:

Entry Fee: $45

Late Entry Fee: $80 after May 1

Bedding Fee: $60 includes barn & tieout bedding

Late Bedding Fee: $70 includes barn & tieout bedding

Exhibitor Fee: $30 includes t-shirt and contest fee (meals not included)

Meal Ticket - Opening Ceremony: $25

Meal Ticket - Awards Ceremony: $25

Extra Shirts: $15

Tartan Plaid

Crowns at Congress Success!

When I say the Lassies had an amazing time at Cattlemen’s Congress, that may be an understatement. Last year was our first time hosting our Queen Contest during OKC, and we learned a few things along the way. We are excited to continue building this event into our major Lassie gathering of the year.

Thursday kicked off with interviews for our Queen candidates. The panel evaluated each young lady’s knowledge of the Shorthorn breed, the Lassie Association, and their general background. A huge thank you goes to our interview judges—Nancy Grathwohl Heter, Jeff Aegerter, and Vickie Duerre—and to our application reviewers—Amanda Gipe-McKeith, Jan Steck, and Brandi Strohman. Your thorough review, insight, and feedback make these events possible.

Later that afternoon, we had the incredible opportunity to attend The Royal Gathering at the Governor’s Mansion, hosted by our very own National Shorthorn Lassie Queen alumna, Blayne Arthur, who now serves as Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture. The event brought together breed royalty from both national and state levels, giving

our young ladies the chance to network and hear from several inspiring speakers. We ended the evening with a social hour that included Governor Kevin Stitt, major donors, the Cattlemen’s Congress board, and many breed directors.

Friday was a whirlwind with the Junior Purebred and Plus Shows, followed by the E.D.G.E. Show. Our candidates logged many miles in the ring under the direction of our wonderful 2025 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen, Brie Duerre.

On Saturday, we hosted our Annual Meeting and held officer elections. The candidates introduced themselves, and Brie shared her heartfelt goodbyes. We then attended the Pen Show and Social Hour before heading to McClintock’s for bonding, gifts, and great food. The evening concluded at The Summit Sale, where we were blown away by the caliber of cattle offered and the tremendous support shown for the National Lassie Association.

One of our major goals at The Summit was to fund new leather sashes for the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen and the National Shorthorn Lassie. Thank you to Little Cedar Cattle Company

for purchasing the sponsorship and donating the Queen sash to Brie, and to Hannah Olson for purchasing the past Alternate sash. We also received an outstanding response in donations to Legacy 56. Additional thanks go to Cindy’s Livestock Photography, Cagwin Farms, and DTR Cattle Company for purchasing Brie’s baskets to support her travels.

On Sunday, we said our final farewell to Brie and crowned our newest royalty between the Plus and Purebred shows. Our 2026 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen is Miss Maysn Riggins of Illinois, and our 2026 National Shorthorn Lassie is Miss Sadie Cummons of Ohio. These young women will be exceptional representatives of the Shorthorn breed and the Lassie Association throughout the coming year and beyond.

Congratulations to our new royalty and to all exhibitors who helped make this year truly outstanding. Read more about our new royalty on the next page! Please feel free to contact the National Shorthorn Lassie Association via social media or email at shorthornlassies@gmail. com if you’d like to have our royalty at your events throughout the year.

National Shorthorn Lassie Queen –Masyn Riggins:

Hello everyone, my name is Masyn Riggins, the 18 year old daughter of Andy and Holly Riggins of Macomb, Illinois. I was crowned the 2026 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday, January 11. I am currently a freshman at Kansas State University studying Animal Science— Management and Industry—with a concentration in Beef Reproduction.

Throughout the next year, I will be representing the Shorthorn breed at cattle shows and sales across the nation. I cannot thank my parents, sisters, and family enough for allowing me to chase my dreams. From traveling all over the country to shows, my family has been with me through it all. I would be remiss if I did not also thank the breeders of Illinois. Thank you for cheering me on every step of the way, embracing me with open arms, and supporting me through every opportunity. I cannot wait to make you all proud this year.

To the National Shorthorn Lassie Association, I step into this role with deep gratitude for those who have paved the way for me. To the American Shorthorn Association, thank you for always supporting the Lassies and allowing us to represent all that you— the breeders—stand for. And to the American Junior Shorthorn Association, while I have been in the ring for the past eleven years, being in the ring as your National Shorthorn Lassie Queen is especially meaningful.

Here’s to a year of making memories, congratulating hundreds of showmen, and meeting breeders at the backdrop.

From our 2026 Royalty

For the first time, I am Masyn Riggins, your 2026 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen.

National Shorthorn Lassie – Sadie Cummons:

I am eighteen years old and live in southeastern Ohio with my parents, Thomas “Scott” and Courtney Cummons. I attend Gallia Academy High School, where I stay active in a wide range of extracurriculars, including football, soccer, wrestling, track and field, FFA, National Honor Society, and show choir.

After I graduate in May, I plan to attend The Ohio State University to major in agricultural studies and compete on the collegiate livestock judging team.

I am a fifth generation farmer and have been involved in the Shorthorn industry my entire life.

I have proudly represented the Ohio Shorthorn Lassie Association since 2017 and have truly enjoyed serving Ohio’s juniors, members, and breeders. I am now incredibly excited for the opportunity to represent the Shorthorn community across the nation as the 2026 National Shorthorn Lassie.

I would like to dedicate my reign to Melvin Clair Bye of Bye Well Shorthorns, who encouraged me to join the Lassie program many years ago. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my Lassie journey.

Sale Reports

“The Summit at OKC” National Shorthorn Sale

Sale Summary

9 Bulls $ 66,350 $ 7,372

11 Heifers $ 65,400 $ 5,946

1 Pregnancy .................. $ 7,500 .................$ 7,500

1 Flush.......................... $ 4,250 .................$ 4,250

24 Embryo Pkgs........... $ 117,600 .............$ 4,900

38 Semen Pkgs ............. $ 41,620 ...............$ 1,096

Sale Gross: $302,720

Saturday, January 10, 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

A very large crowd gathered at the Super Barn Sale Arena in OKC for this great sale. The crowd walked through the display area to view the live cattle selling. There were top quality herd sire prospects as well as a large group of outstanding heifers offered. The sale saw top prices given for the live cattle and a readily accepted offering of embryo packages. Congratulations to all the consignors and all involved in making this another top Summit event.

$15,500 - Lot 2 - Bull - CCR BXC Pinky The Roo Gringo 464. A white, polled April 6, 2024 son of CSF Evolution HC and out of CCR Pinky

The Roo 2508 ET. This is a great young herd sire by Evolution and out of the famed Pinky the Roo family. He has great muscle expression over his top and down his rear quarter. His overall structure and extension caught the eye of many. Offered by Carney Cattle Ranch and purchased by HayLo Farms of Dawsonville, Georgia.

$15,200 - Lot 28 - 4 Sexed Heifer Embryos - Sired by JSF Kane Cinch 61H and out of CSF Mona Lisa 2104 BD. This will be full sibs to a National Champion Female by the top young sire, Cinch and out of a top Mona Lisa female. Offered by Cates Farms and purchased by Cornerstone Farms of Winchester, Indiana.

$13,600 - Lot 22 - 4 Sexed Heifer Embryos - Sired by CF Payweight X ET and out of Red Bannana ET. Sired by the popular Payweight and out of a female that is from the mating of Red Knight and SULL Dream Only 7188. The will be full sibs to CF In Demand. Offered by Cates Farms and purchased by Duane Randle of Osage Beach, Missouri.

$13,500 - Lot 1 - Bull - MM Chance Lo 117M. A roan, polled November 11, 2024 son of MM Lookout 69H and out of MM Silver Gem MSC 110E ET. This was a very popular bull in this sale. His

overall dimension and style were admired by many. This is one that will show and then be a top herd sire. Offered by Moore Shorthorns and purchased by Lazy Bar F Shorthorns of Chickasha, Oklahoma.

$10,000 - Lot 15 - Open Heifer - Hunts Knighted Demi 522 ET. A RWM, polled April 20, 2025 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of SULL Reward Rose 5023 ET. This was a fancy one here. A Red Knight and out of a female from the great Rose Mary 636 line. This is a can’t miss as a donor prospect and a top show heifer. Offered by Mitchell Hunter and purchased by J Thomas Livestock of Dunlap, Tennessee.

$9,000 - Lot 9 - Bred Heifer - Miller Farms Lassie 427 ET. A roan, polled September 2024 daughter of Byland Flash 9U106 and out of Waukaru Lassie 1075 ET selling bred to Giman’s Basin for a Fall 2026 calf. A really good bred female here. She has the thickness and depth of body that is wanted in a female today. Out of the great Lassie line and bred to a top young sire, this one will work. Offered by Miller Farms and purchased by Brett Naylor of Halfway, Missouri.

2026 Junior National - Hotel Info

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“The Summit at Denver” National Shorthorn Sale

2 Bulls $ 16,000 $ 8,000

5 Heifers $ 43,500 $ 8,700

5 Flush $ 24,700 $ 4,950

15 Embryo Pkgs $ 42,000 $ 2,800

33 Semen Pkgs $ 21,840 $ 662 Sale Gross: $155,840

Thursday, January 15, 2026

National Western Stock Show Denver, Colorado

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

The crowd that gathered for this Summit Sale found a top group of live cattle to go with just an outstanding offering of frozen genetic lots. The snappy auction saw steady prices offered for all the lots in the sale. Congratulations to all the consignors for bringing their best to offer to those who purchased in this sale.

$15,000 - Lot 7 - Pick Of 2026 ET Heifer Calves - This was a very unique offering. The pick of the 2026 ET heifer calves from the Jungles Shorthorn Farms herd. The possibilities here are unlimited. This herd has produced numerous outstanding females for Shorthorn herds throughout North America. Their donor battery of females is second to none.

This is an opportunity to make your own choice from the entire 2026 ET heifer crop. Offered by Jungels Shorthorn Farm and purchased by Dan Donnelly of Valley City, North Dakota.

$12,000 - Lot 1 - Bull - Bar N Venmo 16M. A roan, polled February 2024 son of JSF Manhattan 194J ET and out of Bar N 10X Vitoria 623D. This young stud has what it takes to be a top herd sire. He has the body dimension and style you like to see and has a top notch EPD line. This one puts it all together to be a leader in the breed. Offered by Bar N Cattle Co and purchased by Jeff Cooksey of Roggen, Colorado.

$9,000 - Lot 6 - Open HeiferDegroot Cherri 513 ET. A RWM, polled January 9, 2025 daughter of SULL Accountability 1319J ET and out of Steck Cherri C 401. What a fancy youngster here. This one has the balance and style that says show heifer and then the pedigree to become a leading donor female. A Cherri out of a Red Knight son. This will work. Offered by DeGroot Farms and purchased by Schreder Family Shorthorns of Columbus, Nebraska.

$8,250 - Lot 3A - Open HeiferPVSS Marigold Maria 19N. A roan, polled February 9, 2025 daughter of JSF Palermo 172H ET and out of PVSS

Marigold Maria 131L. This was the pick of the pen of three heifers and this one rose to the top of the group. She is really well made with a beautiful front end to go with her desirable dimension. She will make a great addition to any program. Offered by Pearl Valley Shorthorns and purchased by Tyler Jacox of Clark, Colorado.

$7,000 - Lot 11 - Pick of the Herd Flush - This is the opportunity to select the female you would want to flush from the breed leading Paint Valley Farms herd in Ohio. The PVF program is a leader in producing cattle that are widely accepted by Shorthorn breeders everywhere. You pick the one you want to flush and add the progeny to your program. Offered by Paint Valley Farms and purchased by Curtis Wise of Maroa, Illinois.

$6,000 - Lot 5 - Open HeiferBRENN Lilly Ann 94N - A RWM, polled May 21, 2025 daughter of Byland FLash 9U106 and out of Millers Lilly Ann. This fancy youngster has the style and extension to make a top show heifer. To go with her great look, she has a really outstanding line of EPD values. She will work in any program. Offered by Brennstuhl Farms and purchased by Ben Schulmeister of Hawkeye, Iowa.

Durhams in the Dakotas 2026

89 Purebred Bulls $ 1,133,150 $ 12,732

16 Ranchers Reds $ 137,500 $ 8,594

9 Blues $ 63,000 $ 7,000

114 Bulls $ 1,333,650 $ 11,699

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Jungels Shorthorn Farm Kathryn, North Dakota

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

This was not just a home run. It was a Walk Off Grand Slam. Record total sales. Record high selling bull. Record per bull average. Bulls sold to 22 states and 5 Canadian Provinces. 81 bulls were sold to Commercial Producers with one producer from Nebraska purchasing 7 bulls.

Quote: “Putting Shorthorn bulls back in the pastures of the American Cattleman...now groups at a time.”

$320,000 - Lot 1 - JSF Outback 105N. A roan, polled March 3, 2025 son of Ronelle Park Slurpie and out of JSF Princess 15J. This one is special. Smooth made. Very correct in his structure with a great muscle shape. His depth of side and length make him so easy to look at. The more you look at him you realize that he is just different. His Australian influence pedigree make him an outcross dream. Destined to be great.

1/3 interest and full possession to Cates Farms of Modoc, Indiana. 1/3 semen interest to McKenzie Ranch of Bethezda, Maryland. Canadian Semen Rights to Shadybrook Farms of West Brome, Quebec, Canada.

US Shareholders: Gana Farms, Jordan

Acres, Aaron Stark, J Thomas Livestock, Double G Shorthorns, Aegerter Cattle Co, Kohlstaedt Shorthorns, Moore Shorthorns, Cheyenne Cattle Co, Greg Crawford, Brennstuhl Farms, Matt and Jalane Vaughn, Byland Polled Shorthorns, Burntwood Farms, Merideth Land and Cattle, Naylor Shorthorns, Jimmy Parnell, Six Shorthorns, Steel Hill Ranch, Highland Farms, Promise Land Cattle Co, WHR Shorthorns, Chris Cassidy, Scott Bye, Meyer Family Shorthorns, Cairns Shorthorns, Pearl Valley Shorthorns and Dan Donnelly Farms, Greenhorn Cattle Co and Luke Turner, Little Cedar Cattle Co and Haylo Farms, Randy Sullivan and Legacy Ranch, Smith Family Farms and Cornerstone Farms, Larry Sherman and Todd Brady, Bedwell Cattle Co and 4S Shorthorns, S-Co Cattle Co and Bollum Family Shorthorns, Bennett Cattle Co and Narrow Brook Shorthorns, Hugh Mooney and Leveldale Farms, Todd Vogel and Rockn’ G Land and Cattle.

$54,000 - Lot 43 - JSF Avalanche 144N. A white, polled March 8, 2025 son of Byland Cash 1R086 and out of JSF Bella 7J. This is one of the best white bulls to ever sell at JSF. He has great style and balance to go with his overall dimension. He will be a top breeding sire. Purchased by Kafka Cattle Co of Pakston, South Dakota.

$40,000 - Lot 29 - JSF Citation 305N. A red, polled April 1, 2025 son of JSF Cinnabar 271J and out of JSF Maude 88G. One of the good sons of Cinnabar in this sale. Thick made yet super stylish, this one will sire club calves that will work. He has what it takes. Purchased by Laplant Ranch of Binford,

North Dakota.

$37,000 - Lot 5 - JSF Down Under 204N. A white, polled March 14, 2025 son of Ronelle Park Slurpie and out of Wise’s Scarlet Rose 120. Another top white bull and this one by Slurpie. Well made from any angle and has the thickness and stye to sire the right kind. Purchased by Stangl Shorthorns of Java, South Dakota.

$27,500 - Lot 45 - JSF Bozeman 186N. A white, polled March 12, 2025 son of Byland Cash 1R086 and out of PLC Lily 938 15X. Another of the good white bulls in this sale. The bulls sired by Cash continue to be in demand by buyers. This one has dimension from head to tail. He is a good one. Purchased by Sokoloski Shorthorns of Pompey’s Pillar, Montana.

$16,000 - Lot 2 - JSF Melbourne 311N ET. A roan, polled April 2, 2025 son of Ronelle Park Slurpie and out of JSF Kendra 268G. This one was very popular. Great overall dimension and length of side to go with the fact that his dam is one of the all-time great females at JSF. Can’t miss here. Purchased by SharBen Shorthorns of Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

$16,000 - Lot 38 - JSF White Suit 242N. A white, polled March 21, 2025 son of JSF White Noise 42K and out of PVSS Miss Jazz 15K. This one is very stylish. He has a show look about him that all liked to see. Sired by the popular White Noise and out of a good Flash daughter. Purchased by Kroner Cattle Co of Haiota, Manitoba, Canada.

Gilman Shorthorns “Practical Performance” Bull & Female Sale

24 Bulls $ 290,750 $ 12,115

6 Bred Heifers $ 56,500 $ 9,417

14 Open Heifers $ 104,250 $ 7,447

4 Plus Heifers $ 18,500 $ 4,625

48 Live Lots $ 470,00 $ 9,792

1 Flush $ 6,000 $ 6,000

4 Embryo Pkgs $ 12,600 $ 3,150

5 Semen Pkgs $ 1,725 $ 345 Sale Gross: $490,325

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Gilman Shorthorns Stuart, Iowa

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

A good crowd gathered for this sale of top quality Shorthorn seedstock. A powerful set of bulls were on display as well as an outstanding group of bred and open females. The bidding was active throughout this snappy sale with top prices being offered for in all categories. Congratulations to all the Gilmans for presenting a great event.

$46,000 - Lot 1 - 50% Semen Interest - Gilman’s Clarity 20N ET. A red, polled February 6, 2025 son of Gilman’s All In 6K and out of Gilman’s Myrtle 8H. This is one powerful future top sire here. You like everything about him when you see him. His style and balance to go with a great muscle pattern. Put that together with a great performance profile and you have one to tie to. South American semen rights were purchased by Lynn Ewald of

Waldorf, Minnesota. Semen packages were purchased by Twin Oaks Farms, Leveldale Farms, SharBen Shorthorns, McKenzie Ranch, Brennstuhl Farms, Cheyenne Cattle Co, Vogel Shorthorn Farm, Loving Farms Inc, Dean Johnson, Six’s Polled Shorthorns, Osterman Shorthorns, GSKI Shorthorns, Moffitt Stock Farm, Prairie View Shorthorn Farm, Little Cedar Cattle Co, Knutson Shorthorns, Evan Seaman.

$23,000 - Lot 13 - Bull - Gilman’s Lights Out 31N ET. A roan, polled February 8, 2025 son of Gilman’s Sure Bet 3K and out of Gilman’s Lassie 17K. This is a massive youngster here with the length of side and tidy front end all like to see. He has built in calving ease and outstanding performance numbers. A Sure Bet out of a Ronan daughter. A great combination. Purchased by Brennstuhl Farms of Butler, Ohio.

$17,500 - Lot 26 - Bull - Gilman’s Durham 88N - A red, polled March 2, 2025 son of Ash Valley Answer 0243 and out of Gilman’s 408. This is a tremendous Shorthorn Plus bull that shows how good a Plus bull can be. It is also proof of what the Ash Valley Answer bull can do. He has some outstanding EPD numbers. Purchased by Laura Thoreson of Litchville, North Dakota.

$13,500 - Lot 22 - Bull - Gilman’s Star Gazer 13N - A roan, polled February 5, 2025 son of BSG Index 2072 and out of Gilman’s Ruby 49K. This is a stout made youngster that combines Index with

a Cowboy Up daughter. That mating really works. This one has the depth of side and with a desirable muscle pattern. Purchased by Ron Alden of Hamilton, Missouri.

$13,000 - Lot 24 - Bull - Gilman’s Durham 105N. A red, polled March 10, 2025 son of Ash Valley Answer 0243 and out of Gilman’s Rosebud K1J. Another of the good Plus bulls sired by Answer. The added bonus of some Simm in his pedigree makes him a great breeding piece. Purchased by Roger Richter of Adair, Iowa.

$13,000 - Lot 37 - Open HeiferGilman’s Glamor Girl 26N. A roan, polled February 7, 2025 daughter of JSF Mantle 140L and out of Gilman,s Glamor Girl 58D. This is a really fancy daughter of one of the good young bulls in the breed today. She has all the style and balance to make a great addition to a donor pen. Purchased by SharBen Shorthorns of Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

$13,000 - Lot 40 - Open HeiferGilman’s Sweet Lady 81N ET. A roan, polled March 1, 2025 daughter of JSF Times Square 120G ET and out of SM Sweet Lady ET. The mating of Times Square and a Sonny daughter really worked here. She is super correct with the style and balance that make her one you love to look at. She will be a top brood cow. Purchased by SharBen Shorthorns of Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

News & Notes

Farewells

Pearl Preheim, daughter of Henry and Edna (Tieszen) Wentzel, was born January 17, 1948, in Marion, South Dakota. She departed this life on January 30, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.

Pearl was united in marriage to Garris Preheim on January 18, 1966. Together, they shared companionship, devotion, and a love of family. To this union two children were born: Robin Elliott Preheim and Rusten Royce Preheim.

Pearl grew up in Marion, South Dakota, where she attended school and graduated in 1966. As a young adult, she spent time living in Evanston, Illinois before returning to Marion in 1969, where she and Garris began their family. In 1982, they made their final move to Houston, Missouri.

Throughout her life, Pearl was known for her strong work ethic, gentle spirit, and beautiful smile that warmly welcomed everyone she met. She worked in the photo lab at Evanston Hospital while living in Illinois, later at Wollman’s Pharmacy in South Dakota,

Warren Gail Campbell, 86, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Ellsworth. He was born November 25, 1939 in Ellsworth County to Robert “Pete” and Marie (Irvine) Campbell. He married Lena Tummons in Lawrence, KS on November 3, 1963. Warren was a lifelong cowboy, farmer,

and at Raymondville Café, Lazy L Café, and the Package Store in Missouri. She eventually devoted herself to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, providing compassionate and dignified care.

After moving to Missouri in the early 1980s, Pearl became an active member of the Houston and Cabool Methodist Churches, generously giving her time through rummage sales, bake sales, and other fundraising efforts to support women in need. Her servant’s heart and quiet dedication reflected her deep faith and love for others.

In her free time, Pearl enjoyed painting, drawing, and bird watching. She especially cherished time spent with her sons, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Road trips with Garris and stops at flea markets were among her favorite pastimes.

Pearl was preceded in death by her son, Robin Preheim; her parents, Henry and Edna (Tieszen) Wentzel; her fatherin-law and mother-in-law, Harry and Ada (Kaufman) Preheim; her brothers, Ronnie, Roy, and Rocky Wentzel; her sister-in-law, Diane (Griebel) Wentzel; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Arden and Lavonne (Tieszen) Preheim, along with several uncles, aunts, nephews and cousins.

and most of all a shorthorn cattle breeder. He passed this love of land and animal stewardship on to his daughters, granddaughters, his grandson, and other young people in his life. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and his knowledge to others by serving as a leader in the 4-H clubs and the Kansas Shorthorn Association. While still farming and taking care of the cattle, he became a school bus driver for USD 327 and drove students safely for nearly 30 years.

Warren is survived by his wife Lena

Pearl is survived by her loving husband, Garris Preheim of Houston, Missouri; her son, Rusten Preheim and wife Wendy of Houston, Missouri; daughterin-law, Melissa (Motzkus) Preheim of Houston, Missouri; her grandchildren, Rodney Preheim and wife MaKenzie of Houston, Missouri, Kaylea (Preheim) Duck and husband Dakota of Nixa, Missouri, and Allie (Preheim) Goins and husband Dylan of Elk Creek, Missouri; her great-grandchildren, Emery Preheim, Olivia Richards, and Stella Preheim all of Houston, Missouri, Reed Goins and Zoey Goins of Elk Creek, Missouri; her sisters-in-law, Hannelor (Scheer) Wentzel and Barbara (Viet) Wentzel; as well as many other relatives and dear friends.

Pearl will be remembered for her steady presence, strong work ethic, unyielding faith and deep love for her family. She cherished time spent with those she loved and found joy in both the outdoors and the simple moments of everyday life. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to the American Junior Shorthorn Association or the Christos House

of Ellsworth; daughers, Jennifer Johnson (Tony) of Salina, KS and Valerie Nichols (Terry) of Alvord, TX; son Jamie Westerhaus (Tammy) of Lipan, TX; grandchildren, Taylor Tiemann (Matt), Lacey Hornung (Daniel), and Clay Hokr (Kalynn); and great granddaughter Ellie Hornung. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter Angela.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ellsworth County 4-H, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. Condolences can be left at parsonsfh.com.

Dr. Raymond “Doc” Ediger, devoted husband, father, grandfather, veterinarian, scientist, cattleman, mentor, and community servant, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on January 26, 1936, in Bethany, Oregon, he was the son of David and Lucille Cook Ediger. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 1961. He remained a proud alumnus throughout his life and was honored with the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine 2023 Alumni Award for Excellence in Practice.

Dr. Ediger’s 64-year career in veterinary medicine began in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, where he served at the First U.S. Army Medical Laboratory in NYC and the Fort Detrick Biological Laboratories in Frederick. In 1964, he became Director of the Fort Detrick Animal Production Facility. During his 15-year tenure, he transformed the facility into one of the premier animal research centers in the U.S., pioneering procedures for germ-free laboratory animal colonies. He was recognized for the first large-scale production of nude athymic mice, which have been extremely valuable in cancer research. His innovations in caging, automatic watering, diet formulation, air handling, facility design, and attention to animals’ psychological well-being established a gold standard in the field.

A Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, Dr. Ediger authored 33 scientific papers that have been published in 30 languages worldwide, contributed to book chapters in lab animal books, and was the invited speaker at numerous scientific conferences. His 1974 Laboratory Animal Science paper, which identified Citrobacter freundii biotype 4820 as the cause of colitis in mice, established the animal model used to study Crohn’s and irritable bowel diseases in humans.

In 1976, he established the National Institutes of Health Animal Facilities Diagnostic Laboratory in Bethesda. The following year, he joined the Maryland Department of Agriculture as State Veterinary Epidemiologist. Under his leadership, Maryland was declared Brucellosis-free. He initiated one of the nation’s first Johne’s disease eradication programs, helped develop the Maryland Scrapie eradication program, established MAPS and standard operating procedures for animal health inspectors, and played a vital role-working with APHIS-in eradicating the first avian influenza outbreak in the Del-Mar-

Va region. In 1998, he was named the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Most Outstanding Employee of the Year. He served on many Institutional Animal Care and Use Committeesamong them USAMRIID (29 years), USAMBL, Bionetics, Cambrex, BioWittaker, Southern Research Institute, and Tonix Pharmica-and was active in accreditation inspections for laboratory facilities across the United States. He chaired and taught many professional, collegiate, and academic courses, including serving as clinical instructor for the Virginia-Maryland Regional Veterinary School, on the Veterinary Technician Course at Essex Community College, in Laboratory Animal Science at the Uniformed Services University, in AALAS technician courses at USAMRIID, and in the US Army laboratory animal preceptorship program at Fort Detrick.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Ediger devoted countless volunteer hours to youth through 4-H and FFA, serving for decades as a public-speaking leader and veterinary-science instructor, judge, and workshop leader for projects in dairy, beef, swine, horses, goats, sheep, rabbits, and poultry. A familiar, steady presence at fairs, weigh-ins, field days, and livestock shows, he taught proper animal care, championed excellence in agriculture, coached students to district, state, and national public speaking victories, and mentored generations of young people- many of whom went on to become veterinarians and agricultural leaders. For his service, he was inducted into 4-H All-Stars and the Frederick County Camp Center Hall of Fame and received numerous honors, including Friend of 4-H, the 4-H Angel, and Friend of the FFA awards- testimony to a lifelong commitment to strengthening agricultural communities.

In 1982, he received the Maryland Governor’s Citation for Bravery, the state’s highest civilian honor, for risking his life to save a man being gored by a bull-an act reflecting the courage and selflessness that defined him. Among his many professional recognitions, his most cherished was the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association in 2012. In 1999, the Western Maryland Veterinary Medical Association established the Dr. Raymond Ediger Excellence in Agriculture Award, presented annually to a deserving high school student.

In 1966, Dr. Ediger met the love of his life, Louise Stull Ediger, and they were married for 48 wonderful years. They shared a lifetime of commitment to volunteer service. Together, they were honored by Maryland’s Governor as

the 2006 recipients of Maryland’s Most Beautiful People Award, and, in 2007, they were the first Marylanders to receive the prestigious national Extension ESP Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Extension Service for volunteer service in the nation. They lived in Utica, Maryland, and owned and operated Green Spring Farm near Thurmont, where for more than 50 years, Dr. Ediger raised purebred Shorthorn beef cattle. A lifelong cattleman, he served in leadership roles with the Maryland Cattlemen’s Association, the Pennsylvania Shorthorn Association, the Maryland Beef Council, the All Breed Cattle Sale and Jackpot Show to supply high-quality 4-H projects. For his service, he received the Maryland Cattlemen’s Top Hand Award (2006), was named a Builder of the Breed by the American Shorthorn Association (2011), and received its Lifetime Achievement Award (2021). In 2017, he and his family were recognized as the Maryland Century Farm Family of the Year. He always kept a large menagerie of animals on the farm, including cattle, goats, horses, donkeys, chickens, peacocks, and more, which brought him great joy.

He was actively involved in civic and community organizations, including the Farm Bureau, the Frederick County Soil Conservation District, the Frederick Kiwanis Club, the Frederick County Humane Society, Ruritan, and the Grange. A faithful member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Utica, he served as Council President and Sunday School teacher, living out his faith through service.

Dr. Ediger’s life was defined not only by professional excellence but by integrity, steady leadership, humility, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. He generously shared his time, talents, medical expertise, and unforgettable stories. A gifted storyteller, he authored “Living, Loving, and Laughing with Animals: The Adventures of a Country Veterinarian” and, most recently, completed a second book, to be published later this year and illustrated with his watercolor paintings. He was also a prolific master gardener, and his garden in Utica delighted visitors. He discovered the Monocacy hop on Green Spring Farm-a genetically distinct and locally adapted hop that is boosting the state’s craft brewing industry. Doc had a zest for life, loved music and traveling, and shared many adventures around the world with his daughter.

His legacy reflects a life well-lived, leaving an extraordinary mark on veterinary medicine, the scientific advancements he pioneered, the agricultural community he strengthened, the lives he profoundly touched, and the family he loved dearly. He was

predeceased by his wife, Louise Stull Ediger; he is survived by his daughter, Lynnelle Ediger and husband Alexander Kordzaia; grandson, Lexo Kordzaia; sister, Dolores McMurtry; and nieces and nephews, Sue Bourdage, Kim Cornilles, Aaron McMurtry, and Alan McMurtry. The family wishes to thank

the incredible medical team at Johns Hopkins, Frederick Health Hospice, Kline House, Catherine Marcoux, and many friends for their exceptional care, compassion, and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a tax-deductible contribution to GreenSpring Foundation, which has

Welcome to the Shorthorn Family

Brianna Dressen and Matthew Pearson along with big sister, Flora, of Maiden Rock, Wisconsin welcomed a baby girl on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Odette Rose Dressen Pearson weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 ¾ inches long. Grandparents are James and Pamela of Ellsworth, Wisconsin and Neil and Sheila Pearson of Grove City, Minnesota.

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established the Dr. Raymond Ediger Scholarship Fund. Contributions can be sent to GreenSpring Foundation, 10521 Old Frederick Road, Frederick, MD 21701, or made online at https:// greenspringmusic.networkforgood.com.

Cattlemen’s Seedstock Producer of the Year

(MARYSVILLE, Ohio) – The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) recognized Turner Shorthorns of Somerset, Ohio, as the Seedstock Producer of the Year during the Buckeye Cattlemen’s Summit on Jan. 24, 2026. The event was held at The Ohio State University Wooster Campus, Shisler Conference Center, in Wooster, Ohio. The award was sponsored by the Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association.

The Seedstock Producer of the Year award honors Ohio beef operations that have demonstrated exceptional breeding success through registered cattle programs. Recipients utilize performance data and modern technologies to improve genetic predictability while maintaining a strong focus on meeting and exceeding the expectations of beef consumers.

Turner Shorthorns is owned and operated by Tom and Susie Turner and encompasses 215 acres of reclaimed mining ground. The operation has managed approximately 60 purebred Shorthorn cows for the past 15 years. The Turners believe the Shorthorn breed plays an important role in the commercial beef industry and emphasize selecting cattle that are moderate in size, functional, and efficient in production.

As a seedstock producer, Tom Turner emphasizes the importance of measuring

performance at every stage of production. The operation tracks birth, weaning, and yearling weights, records frame scores on the calf crop, and annually weighs and evaluates the cow herd to monitor productivity and flushing ability.

Turner Shorthorns incorporates advanced reproductive technologies, including artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization (IVF), to stay aligned with industry trends and genetic advancements.

The Turners also showcase their cattle in show rings across the country and note that one of the most rewarding aspects of their operation is seeing customers succeed with seedstock purchased from their program, validating their genetic and breeding decisions.

To learn more about Turner Shorthorns and their operation, view their award video at www.ohiocattle.org.

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Sales Calendar

March 3 - Steck Cattle “Our Commitment The March Bull & Female Sale”, Woodstock, Minn, sconlinesales. com

March 4-5 - Treasures of the Tank, Seward, Neb., amsonlinesales.com

March 7 - Loving Farms, “Predictable Genetics Proven Performance” Sale, Pawnee Rock, Kan.

March 7 - Kentucky National Shorthorn Sale & Show, Louisville, Ky.

March 8 - Minnesota Shorthorn Sale, Cannon Falls, Minn.

March 10 - Smith Family Farms “Herdsmans Choice” Genetic Sale, Pendleton, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

March 11-12 - Cates Farms “Modoc Madness” Online Sale, Modoc, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

March 14 - Tennessee Beef Agribition Shorthorn Sale, Lebanon, Tenn.

March 14-15 - Stangl Shorthorns Open House Bull and Heifer Sale, Java, S.D., amsonlinesales.com

March 16 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Spring Edition Online Sale, Waynesville, Ohio, amsonlinesales.com

March 17 - Moore Shorthorns Fall and Summer Born Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, Ill., amsonlinesales. com

March 17 - Lawrence Wickard Family Shorthorns “Luck Leads to Gold” Online Sale, Greenfield, Ind., sconlinesales.com

March 18 - Cornerstone Farms “Spring Forward” Online Sale, Winchester, Ind., sconlinesales.com

March 20 - Ohio Beef Expo Sale, Columbus, Ohio

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Online Sale, Modoc, IN, amsonlinesales.com

March 14-15 - Stangl Shorthorns Open House Bull and Heifer Sale, Java, SD, amsonlinesales.com

March 21 - Waukaru “The Gathering” 2026 Bull Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

March 24 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

March 25 - Gana Farms & Smith Family Farms “Fall Born Live and Genetic Lots” Online Sale, sconlinesales. com

March 29 - WHR Shorthorns “Lone Star Edition XXXII” Sale, Van Alstyne, Texas.

March 29 - Carney Cattle Ranch “Southern Showcase Sale”, Collinsville, Texas, CCi.LiveOnline

April 2 - 23rd Annual “Who’s Your Daddy” Shorthorn Bull and Female Sale, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

April 2 - Schrag|Nikkel Spring Forward Online Sale, Marion, S.D., sconlinesales.com

April 4 - Paint Valley Farm and Byland “A New Brand” Bull Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

April 6 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan-Spring Fling Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn., amsonlinesales.com

April 11 - Lazy Bar F and Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, Okla.

April 14 - Peak View Ranch Annual Production Sale, Fowler, Colo., CCi.Live Online

April 18 - Little Cedar Cattle Company “Springtime Revival”, Fort Smith, Ark.

April 19 - Oklahoma Spring Selection Sale, amsonlinesales.com

May 9 - SharBen Shorthorns and Martindell Shorthorns “Return of the Southern Stars” Sale, Campbellsburg, Ky.

March 16 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Spring Edition Online Sale, Waynesville, OH, amsonlinesales.com

March 17 - Moore Shorthorns Fall and Summer Born Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, IL, amsonlinesales.com

March 20 - Ohio Beef Expo Sale, Columbus, OH

March 24 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

March 29 - WHR Shorthorns “Lone Star Edition XXXII” Sale, Van Alstyne, TX

March 29 - Carney Cattle Ranch “Southern Showcase Sale”, Collinsville, TX, CCi.LiveOnline

March 31 - Hahn Cattle Online Sale, Cleburne, TX, amsonlinesales.com

April 4 - Paint Valley Farm and Byland “A New Brand” Bull Sale, Millersburg, OH.

April 6 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan-Spring Fling Online Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com

April 11 - Lazy Bar F and Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, OK.

April 11 - Long Branch Little Moo’s Movin Into Summer Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

April 14 - Peak View Ranch Annual Production Sale, Fowler, CO, CCi.LiveOnline

April 18 - Little Cedar Cattle Company Springtime Revival, Fort Smith, AR

April 19 - Oklahoma Spring Selection Sale, amsonlinesales.com

May 9 - SharBen Shorthorns and Martindell Shorthorns “Return of the Southern Stars” Sale, Campbellsburg, KY.

May 11 - Oklahoma Shorthorn Association “Banners on Tulsa Time” Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com

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