The Alberta Texas Longhorn Select Sale on Oct. 5, held in the cattle pavilion of the Calnash Ag Event Centre, saw a large crowd gather even during a busy harvest season.
In the morning there was a show. “Winning Ways,” owned by Colton Bailey from Loneridge Hall district won first place in the 2018 heifer class.
“MSW Trails,” owned by Mark and Tina Stewart of Ponoka, placed first in the 2018 bull class.
The sale moved along quickly with buyers from all over Canada.
The high selling female, “Lazy J’s Chelsea,” sold for $2500 and is headed to her new home in Saskatchewan.
The volume buyer of the day was headed back to Golden B.C. with a trailer load.
The high selling bull, “Locked and Loaded,” sold for $1500. He came from Quesnel, B.C. and was purchased by MSW Farms and will stay here at Ponoka.
-Submitted by Mark Stewart
Lazy J’s Chelsea, owned by MSW Farms (Mark and Tina Stewart). Photo by Emily JaycoxLonghorn enthusiasts gather to watch as the show begins Oct. 5 in the cattle pavilion of the Calnash Ag Event Centre. Photo by Emily JaycoxPhoto by Emily JaycoxMark Stewart begins the show. Photo by Emily JaycoxPhoto by Emily JaycoxMark Stewart, left, receives the first place award in the 2018 bull class for his bull “MSW Trails.” Photo submittedColton Bailey from Loneridge Hall district won first place in the 2018 heifer class. Photo submittedJo-Ann Miller, right, the secretary of the Alberta Texas Longhorn Association (ATLA) presents the Buck Miller Herd Sire memorial award to Kristine Fossum of Consort, Alta, owner of U7 Primers Shadow. Miller sponsored the award in her fathers memory. He was a co-founder and breeder and passed away in 2009. Miller chose this young bull because of his great confirmation, breeding lineage and great potential. Photo submitted
I’m Emily Jaycox, the editor of Ponoka News and the Bashaw Star. I’ve lived in Ponoka since 2015 and have over seven years of experience working as a journalist in central Alberta communities.
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