President s Message Ben Schmidtke, President

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1 VOLUME 42 OCTOBER 2016 ISSUE 4 THE HIGHLANDHoofBeat NCHCA 2016 Elected Officers and Board of Directors Ben Schmidtke President (15-17) info@creachanngleann.com Larry Sassen Vice President (15-17) lsfjfarm@brainerd.net Jan Larson Secretary FTAcres@tds.net Billy Johnston Treasurer dalriada@comcast.com ACHA Director: Dave Larson (14-16) FTAcres@tds.net 2016 Board of Directors: Randi Johnson (16-18) mail@climbingstumpfarm.com Jan Larson (15-17) FTAcres@tds.net Dan Webster (15-17) lynxrivercc@centurytel.net President s Message Ben Schmidtke, President Well, Fall is upon us. It was a busy summer. The farm picnics were great successes. A big Thank You to Roger and Cindy Weideman for hosting one of the picnics, and to the Gruenerts and Larsons for hosting both the Advanced Cow Training for the Youth and the farm picnic. Thank you also to all of the folks that supported Wisconsin Farm Technology Days and the Wisconsin and Minnesota state fairs. The Highlands are always a big hit with the people who attend these events. World Beef Expo is now behind us, and the NCHCA was well represented at that show. As I write this, we're gearing up for the annual NCHCA show in Austin, MN. As the year winds down, I hope that Fall finds you, your families, and your cattle enjoying this beautiful time. Happy Fall, Ben MISSION STATEMENT: North Central Highland Cattle Association shall protect the integrity and sustainability of the Highland breed by promoting education and social interactions of its members.

2 MASH Show Results Maryn Cowell Almosta Farm's Serena Champion Junior yearling Heifer Grand Champion Female Dawn Manthei Maple Hill Sedrick Champion Junior Bull Calf Grand Champion Bull Sue Dyke Almosta Farm's Brogan Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Bull Highland Production Sale presented by June 24, 2017 Hosted at FTA Acres in Burlington, WI Six farms represented the North Central Highland Cattle Association at the Highland Show held at World Beef Expo, September Results: Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Flatland Farm Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Windermere Farm Grand Champion Female: Snowland Livestock Reserve Champion Female: Cobblestone Farm Grand Champion Bull: Bob Myers Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Windemere Farm 2

3 Member Tip: The Importance of Breeding Season Submitted by: Dan Webster, Lynx River CC Breeding season is a time of year when the size and quality of next year's calf crop is determined. So thoughts of nutrition and body score are important to the herd's reproductive efficiency. There is a lot of talk about grass fed beef. The quality and quantity of grass and hay should be looked at carefully. It should be tested for TDN (total digestive nutrients). Vitamins and minerals are also an essential part of the feeding program. The breeding season is an important time for producers and could impact whether your cattle are making a profit or on the losing end. Whether you want cattle to calve in the spring or fall, thought should be given to the kinds of management that could improve efficiency in beef herds. Herd health and nutrition programs directly influence calving outcomes. Adequate nutrition is vital as cows in poor condition are not likely to conceive. In a 10 cow herd if 2 cows do not put a calf on the ground it could mean the difference between a profit or a loss. So the extra thought to the feeding program could mean a difference between a profit or a loss. Another factor that could have a dramatic effect on calving rates and beef returns is the fertility of the herd bull. A simple breeding soundness evaluation is an inexpensive way to realize a bull's potential. Even a marginal improvement in calving percentage can have an important impact on the bottom line. Another important consideration is bull quality. Buying an inexpensive bull often can be the last way you want to try to save money. Saving money on a questionable bull can easily be the difference between a profit and a loss. Just because it made it around the show ring twice doesn't mean it will produce the best in the field. The University Extension Services have a variety of resources available to help with any aspect of beef herd management. Hi Everyone! Just taking a moment to tell you all to Save the Date. NCHCA Annual Meeting Saturday, February 4th, 2017 Sunday, February 5th, 2017 At the Clarion Hotel Campus Area 2703 Craig Road Eau Claire, WI So put these dates on your calendars and watch for more information on the annual meeting to appear in your box, on the NCHCA website, and in the Hoofbeat. I would LOVE to see ALL of our members there! Thanks! Jan Jan Larson NCHCA Secretary 8968 Fishman Rd. Burlington, WI secretary@nchca.org 3

4 NORTH CENTRAL HIGHLAND CATTLE ASSOCIATION JUNIOR SHOW RESULTS October 1, 2016 Lowell Jabs Judge 24 Junior Members showing: 20 Heifers 7 Market Animals Hannah Burkhart NORTH CENTRAL JUNIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR Windemere Dream - GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Almosta Farms Serena - RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Almosta Farms Heath - GRAND CHAMPION STEER Buster of Flatland Farm- RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER Almosta Farm s Wynn - GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER Beyond Hope Emery RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER Junior Show - Windemere Dream Grand Champion Female Junior Show - Beyond Hope Emery Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer North Central Junior Member of the Year Hannah Burkhart Junior Show - Almosta Farm's Heath Grand Champion Steer Junior Show - Amosta Farm's Wynn Grand Champion Market Heifer & Open Show Grand Champion Market Heifer Junior Show Participants 4

5 JUNIOR CATTLE SHOW CLASS 1J INTERMEDIATE HEIFER CALF JANUARY 1, 2016 TO PRESENT 3 1 Demelza of Flatland Farm 3/28/16 Sire: Ruairidh of Flatland Farm Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Red Dam: Prairie Creek Dalles Exhibitor: Hannah Burkhart 5 2 FTA Spice s Emma 3/16/16 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Four T Acres White Dam: FTA Cinnamons Spice Exhibitor: Kaleigh Raschka 4 3 Almosta Farm s Sage 3/13/16 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: Schön Boden s Selena (D) 39263* Exhibitor: Rowan Janquart 1 4 Ginger of Flatland Farm 3/5/16 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Red Dam: Almosta Farm s Brooke Exhibitor: Mya Burkhart 2 5 Almosta Farm s Bellamy 3/4/16 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: Almosta Farm s Bailey(D) Exhibitor: Amelia Janquart 4 CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER CALF 5 RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER CALF CLASS 2JA SENIOR HEIFER CALF JANUARY 1, 2015 DECEMBER 31, Windemere Dream 10/4/15 Sire: Windemere Aspen Breeder: Windemere Farm Red Dam: Cobblestones Marilee Exhibitor: Paige Proctor 2 7 Windemere Dorothy 9/6/15 Sire: TBR Koch Breeder: Windemere Farm Red Dam: Windemere Xanthia Exhibitor: Courtney Raschka Scratch 8 Windemere Dare 9/5/15 Sire: Broadstone 18 th of Stoneclif Breeder: Windemere Farm Dun Dam: Windemere Youbetcha Exhibitor: Sara Docshorst 4 9 FTA Kate s Charlotte 7/24/15 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Four T Acres Red Dam: OIA Kate Exhibitor: Tucker Larson 3 28 Aifes Olivia of HWF 8/31/15 Sire: Finle Falls Liam Breeder: Hideaway Farm Red Dam: Aife 2 nd of Dundonald Exhibitor: Courtney Hutson CLASS 2JB SENIOR HEIFER CALF JANUARY 1, 2015 DECEMBER 31, CBS Mocha Latte 4/21/15 Sire: Sorcha s Santiago 1X (D) Breeder: Cobblestone Farm Black Dam: U Rock Mocha Bean (D) Exhibitor: Carley Swartzendruber 5 11 CBS Birdee 4/16/15 Sire: Sorcha s Santiago 1X (D) Breeder: Cobblestone Farm Red Dam: Cobblestones Bailey Exhibitor: Brandon Volstad 4 12 FTA Gloriana Grace 4/14/15 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Four T Acres Yellow Dam: FTA Iona s Gloriana Exhibitor: Brooklynn Rozak 3 13 Almosta Farm s Tyanne 4/4/15 Sire: Spring Flight Connecticut Yankee Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: ND Taska Exhibitor: 1 14 Almosta Farm s Serena 3/16/15 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: Schön Boden s Selena (D) 39263* Exhibitor: Maryn Cowell 2 27 SKH Jaquiline 3/4/15 Sire: Heathers Brayden Breeder: AlBee Cattle Co Red Dam: Call it a Farm Ewa Exhibitor: Courtney Hutson 6 CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF 14 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF CLASS 3J SENIOR HEIFER CALF JANUARY 1, 2014 DECEMBER 31, Orla of Flatland Farm (AI,D) 9/25/14 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son (ET, D)48809 Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Yellow Dam: Clara of Flatland Farm (AI,D) Exhibitor: Callie Rhaschka 2 16 FTA Martha s Vineyard 6//4/14 Sire: FTA Stonewall Jackson(D) Breeder: Four T Acres Brindle Dam: Jordandal s Martha Exhibitor: Nathan Larson 4 17 Spring Flight Isadora 3/20/14 Sire: Spring Flight Archduke of Xa Breeder: Spring Flight Farm LLC Red Dam: Spring Flight Dove Owner: Reilly McConnell 3 18 Gavina of Flatland Farm (AI,D) 3/02/14 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC White Dam: Almosta Farm s Britt Exhibitor: Mya Burkhart 1 26 CBS Rhinestones Legacy 4/1/14 Sire: We Tired Acres Jac Breeder: Bull Run Farm Red Dam: Cobblestones Rhinestone Exhibitor: Courtney Hutson 26 CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF 16 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF 5

6 6 JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE 14 JUNIOR RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE JUNIOR MARKET ANIMAL SHOW CLASS 1JS PURBRED PROSPECT STEER BORN JANUARY 1, 2016 SEPT. 1, 2016 CLASS 2JS CROSSBRED PROSPECT STEER BORN JAN. 1, 2016 SEPT. 1, 2016 CLASS 3JS PUREBRED FEEDER STEER BORN MARCH 1, 2015 DECEMBER 31, Almosta Farm s Heath 3/15/15 Sire: Skye High Koal (D)46377 Breeder: Almosta Farm M9780 Brindle Dam: ND Haley 02(AI,D) Exhibitor: Maryn Cowell 1 CHAMPION FEEDER STEER CLASS 4JS CROSSBRED FEEDER STEER BORN MARCH 1, 2015 DECEMBER 31, Buster of Flatland Farm (AI) 3/03/15 Sire: JRI Secret Weapon/Gelbvieh Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC M9940 Dun Dam: Almosta Farms Cami Exhibitor: Hannah Burkhart 1 CHAMPION CROSSBRED FEEDER STEER 19 GRAND CHAMPION STEER 20 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER CLASS 2JH CROSSBRED PROSPECT HEIFER BORN JAN. 1, 2016 SEPT. 1, Beyond Hope Emery 4/11/16 Sire: Black Watch Emmett Breeder: Maryn Cowell Dam: Beyond Hope Ebony Angus Exhibitor: Maryn Cowell 3 22 Almosta Farm s Willow 3/13/16 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Dam: Winnie/ Shorthorn Composite Exhibitor: 2 23 Almosta Farm s Abbi 3/5/16 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Dam: WSS Annabelle Shorthorn Plus Exhibitor: 21 CHAMPION CROSSBRED MARKET HEIFER 23 RESERVE CHAMPION CROSSBRED MARKET HEIFER CLASS 3JH PUREBRED FEEDER HEIFER BORN MARCH 1, 2015 DEC. 31, Agnes 5/26/15 Sire: Unregistered Highland bull Breeder: Myron Hemann Dam: Prairie Creek Irene Exhibitor: Elliott Swenson 24 CHAMPION PUREBRED FEEDER HEIFER CLASS 4JH CROSSBRED FEEDER HEIFER BORN MARCH 1, 2015 DEC. 31, Almosta Farm s Wynn 4/5/15 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Dam: Almosta Farm s Winnie Shorthorn Exhibitor: Maryn Cowell 25 CHAMPION CROSSBRED FEEDER HEIFER 25 GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER 21 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER 19 CHAMPION OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL 25 RESERVE CHAMPION OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL 6

7 YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP Youth showing an animal of their choice. Judged on their showmanship skills TINY TOT (8 & UNDER) 1 Andrew Olson 5 Austin, Mn NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP 1 Lauren Cowell 10 Owatonna, MN 1 Courtney Raschka 10 Hatley, WI 1 Brooklynn Rozak 13 Burlington, WI. 1 Jett Swenson 12 Austin, MN 1 Kaleigh Raschka 12 Hatley, WI 1 Nicole Say 12 Edwards, MO JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (AGES 9 11) 1 Elliott Swenson 11 Austin, MN 2 Amelia Janquart 11 Inver Grove Heights, MN INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP (AGES 12 15) 1 Mya Burkhart 14 Austin, MN 2 Paige Proctor 15 Junction City, WI. SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP (AGES 16 20) 1 Hannah Burkhart 17 Austin, MN 2 Carley Swartzendruber 17 Shickley, NE 7

8 NORTH CENTRAL HIGHLAND CATTLE ASSOCIATION OPEN CATTLE SHOW RESULTS October 1, 2016 Colby Lind Judge 23 Exhibitor Farms Showing: 42 Heifers 3 Cow/calf pairs 10 Bulls Open Show - Bennahie's Merida Grand Champion Female Open Show - Windemere Dream Reserve Grand Champion Female Junior Show - Almosta Farm's Serena Reserve Grand Champion Female Open Show - Windemere Alibi Grand Champion Cow/Calf Open Show - Almosta Farm's Brooke Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Open Show - Finley Falls Duncan Grand Champion Bull 8 Open Show - Windemere Duke Reserve Grand Champion Bull Open Show - Buster of Flatland Farm Overall Market Animal

9 Bennahie s Merida- GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Windemere Dream - RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Windemere Alibi - GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF Almosta Farm s Brooke - RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF Finley Falls Duncan - GRAND CHAMPION BULL Windemere Duke - RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL OPEN CATTLE SHOW CLASS 1 INTERMEDIATE HEIFER CALF MAY 1, 2016 TO PRESENT CLASS 2 JUNIOR HEIFER CALF JANUARY 1, 2016 APRIL 30, Demelza of Flatland Farm 3/28/16 Sire: Ruairidh of Flatland Farm Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Red Dam: Prairie Creek Dalles Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Bridget of Flatland Farm 3/20/16 Sire: Ruairidh of Flatland Farm Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Dun Dam: Prairie Creek Maisie Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC FTA Spice s Emma 3/16/16 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Four T Acres White Dam: FTA Cinnamon s Spice Owner: Eagle Lodge Farm Almosta Farm s Sage 3/13/16 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: Schön Boden s Selena (D) 39263* Owner: Almosta Farm Ginger of Flatland Farm 3/5/16 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Red Dam: Almosta Farm s Brooke Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Almosta Farm s Bellamy 3/4/16 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: Almosta Farm s Bailey (D) Owner: Almosta Farm 164 CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF- Sponsored by Albee Cattle Co. 160 RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF-Sponsored by Almosta Farm CLASS 3 SENIOR HEIFER CALF SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 DECEMBER 31, Windemere Dream 10/4/15 Sire: Windemere Aspen Breeder: Windemere Farm Red Dam: Cobblestones Marilee Owner: Windemere Farm CGH Brenda 15 9/20/15 Sire: CGH Laird Macbeth Breeder: Creachann Glenn Farm Yellow Dam: Schön Boden s Cali Owner: Creachann Gleann Farm Windemere Dorthy 9/6/15 Sire: TBR Koch Breeder: Windemere Farm Red Dam: Windemere Xanthia Owner: Eagle Lodge Farm Windemere Dare 9/5/15 Sire: Broadstone 18 th of Stoneclif Breeder: Windemere Farm Dun Dam: Windemere Youbetcha Owner: Windemere Farm 166 CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF- Sponsored by Four T Acres 168 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF- Sponsored by Climbing Stump Farm 9

10 CLASS 4 INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER MAY 1, 2015 AUGUST 31, FTA Kate s Charlotte 7/24/15 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Four T Acres Red Dam: OIA Kate Owner: Four T Acres RTH Dharma 6/30/15 Sire: RTH Shahzad Breeder: Rocking T Highlands Red Dam: HHR Risa Owner: Rocking T Highlands Schön Boden s Ashley 5/8/15 Sire: FTA Zeus (D)50661 Breeder: Schön Boden Farms Yellow Dam: Schön Boden s Aubrey Owner: Shawn & Kelly Brown Schön Boden s Shani 5/4/15 Sire: FTA Zeus (D) Breeder: Schön Boden Farms Dun Dam: Schön Boden s Sasha Owner: Schön Boden Farms Maple Hill Cara 5/1/15 Sire: Ramsey Dubh of U Rock Breeder: Maple Hill Highlands Red Dam: Maple Hill Cora Owner: Prairie Wind Highlands Aifes Olivia of HWF 8/31/15 Sire: Finle Falls Liam Breeder: Hideaway Farm Red Dam: Aife 2 nd of Dundonald Owner: Prairie Wind Highlands CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER- Sponsored by Climbing Stump Farm 173 RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER-Sponsored by Windemere Farm CLASS 5A JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER JANUARY 1, 2015 APRIL 30, Schön Boden s Una 4/25/15 Sire: El Czar del Azur Breeder: Schön Boden Farms Red Dam: Schön Boden s Susan Owner: Shawn & Kelly Brown We Tired Lydia 4/22/15 Sire: HSC Rebel s Jack (D) Breeder: We Tired Acres Red Dam: We Tired Amy 46530* Owner: Cobblestone Farm Windemere Daria (AI,D) 4/21/15 Sire: HSC Rebel s Jack (D) Breeder: Windemere Farm Red Dam: Cobblestones Zaria Owner: Paige Proctor CBS Mocha Latte 4/21/15 Sire: Sorcha s Santiago 1X (D) Breeder: Cobblestone Farm Black Dam: U Rock Mocha Bean (D) Owner: C Starry Livestock CBS Cici 4/20/15 Sire: Sorcha s Santiago 1X (D) Breeder: Cobblestone Farm Red Dam: CBS Celesta 12Y Owner: Connie Jo Cattle Rosie of Flatland Farm (D) 4/20/15 Sire: Ruairidh of Flatland Farm Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Red Dam: Prairie Creek Dalles Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC CBS Rosanna 4/19/15 Sire: Sorcha s Santiago 1X (D) Breeder: Cobblestone Farm Red Dam: KJH Roxann Owner: Cobblestone Farm CLASS 5B JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER JANUARY 1, 2015 APRIL 30, CBS Birdee 4/16/15 Sire: Sorcha s Santiago 1X(D) Breeder: Cobblestone Farm Red Dam: Cobblestones Bailey Owner: Cheesehead Highlands FTA Gloriana Grace 4/14/15 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Four T Acres Yellow Dam: FTA Iona s Gloriana Owner: Four T Acres CBS Shalini 4/12/15 Sire: Sorcha s Santiago 1X (D) Breeder: Cobblestone Farm Yellow Dam: Cobblestones Shaela (AI,D) Owner: Cobblestone Frm Bennachie s Merida (D) 4/12/15 Sire: Pell Creek s King Fergus(AI,D)52510 Breeder: Bennachie Farms Red Dam: Bennachie s Penny (D) Owner: Pell Creek Cattle Co Almosta Farm s Tyanne 4/4/15 Sire: Spring Flight Conn. Yankee Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: ND Taska 06 (D,AI) Owner: Almosta Farm CLASS 5C JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER JANUARY 1, 2015 APRIL 30, CGH Princess Moire 3/23/15 Sire: CGH Laird Macbeth (D) Breeder: Creachann Gleann Farm Dun Dam: CGH Princess Barbie Owner: Creachann Gleann Farm Snowland G Carolyn 3/22/15 Sire: CBS Gradee (D) Breeder: Snowland Livestock Dun Dam: Snowland Doodle EV 48763* Owner: Snowland Livestock Almosta Farm s Serena 3/16/15 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: Schön Boden s Selena (D) 39263* Owner: Beyond Hope Farm FTA Jackie Kennedy 3/10/15 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Four T Acres, LLC Red Dam: OIA Jackie Owner: Almosta Farm FTA Luna s Tatianna 3/3/15 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Four T Acres Dun Dam: FTA Siofras Luna Owner: Four T Acres

11 3 193 Schön Boden s Xtreme(D) 1/10/15 Sire: El Czar del Azur (D)41899 Breeder: Schön Boden Farms Yellow Dam: LEA Xanthus 39365* Owner: Schön Boden Farms SKH Jaquiline 3/4/15 Sire: Heathers Brayden Breeder: AlBee Cattle Co Red Dam: Call it a Farm Ewa Owner: Prairie Wind Highlands 185 CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER-Sponsored by Schön Boden Farms 176 RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER Sponsored by Husker Show Cattle CLASS 6 SENIOR HEIFER JANUARY 1, 2014 DECEMBER 31, Orla of Flatland Farm(AI,D) 9/25/14 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son (ET,D) Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Yellow Dam: Ciara of Flatland Farm (AI,D)50907 Owner: Almosta Farm FTA Martha s Vineyard 6/4/14 Sire: FTA Stonewall Jackson (D) Breeder: Four T Acres, LLC Brindle Dam: Jordandal s Martha Owner: Four T Acres, LLC CSF Maude 5/20/14 Sire: Gray Owl s Bearach(D) Breeder: Gray Owl Farm Red Dam: Gray Owl s Matilda Owner: Climbing Stump Farm Spring Flight Isadora 3/20/14 Sire: Spring Flight Archduke of Xa Breeder: Spring Flight Farm LLC Red Dam: Spring Flight Dove Owner: Reilly McConnell Gavina of Flatland Farm(AI,D) 3/02/14 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC White Dam: Almosta Farm s Britt Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Snowland First Lady 2/19/14 Sire: William Wallace of Dalriada Breeder: Snowland Livestock White Dam: Shat Acres Vanessa Owner: Snowland Livestock CBS Rhinestones Legacy 4/1/14 Sire: We Tired Acres Jac Breeder: Bull Run Farm Red Dam: Cobblestones Rhinestone Owner: Prairie Wind Highlands 199 CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER - Sponsored by Almosta Farm 197 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER Sponsored by Four T Acres 185 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Sponsored by Schön Boden Farms 166 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Sponsored by Windemere Farm CLASS 7A COW/CALF, COW BORN PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 CALF MUST BE THE COW S NATURAL CALF, STILL NURSING, MAXIMUM OF 250 DAYS OLD Windemere Alibi 3/22/12 Sire: LSR Kincaid s Connor (D) Breeder: Windemere Farm Red Dam: Cobblestones Marilee Owner: Paige Proctor Calf: Windemere Enigma 5/23/16 Sire: Trafalgar Sampson II Prairie Creek Dalles 4/15/11 Sire: Pimushe Robert the Bruce (D) Breeder: Prairie Creek Red Dam: Prairie Creek Maybel Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Calf: Demelza of Flatland Farm 3/28/16 Sire: Ruairidh of Flatland Farm _ 202 Almosta Farm s Brooke 3/27/09 Sire: Spring Flaight Connecticut Yankee Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: LEA Bancroft (D) 42589* Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Calf: Ginger of Flatland Farm 3/05/16 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF - Sponsored by Beyond Hope Farm 202 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF Sponsored by We Tired Acres CLASS 7B CROSSBRED COW/CALF, COW BORN PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 CALF MUST BE THE COW S NATURAL CALF, STILL NURSING, MAXIMUM OF 250 DAYS OLD 11

12 CLASS 8 INTERMEDIATE BULL CALF MAY 1, 2016 PRESENT Windemere Enigma (AI,D) 5/23/16 Sire: Trafalgar Sampson II (D)42753 Breeder: Paige Proctor Red Dam: Windemere Alibi Owner: Paige Proctor HAN Maximus 3/18/16 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Headacrez Nathen Larson Black Dam: FTA Sunrise Peekaboo Owner: Headacrez Nathen Larson CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BULL CALF Sponsored by Round Tuit Farm 205 RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BULL CALF Sponsored by Four T Acres CLASS 9 JUNIOR BULL CALF JANUARY 1, 2016 APRIL 30, Almosta Farm s Nash (D) 3/5/16 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: Bennachie s Nadia (D)52764 Owner: Almosta Farm 206 CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL CALF Sponsored by Rocking T Highlands CLASS 10 SENIOR BULL CALF SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 DECEMBER 31, 2015 CLASS 11 INTERMEDIATE YEARLING BULL MAY 1, 2015 AUGUST 31, Schön Boden s Saul (D) 8/10/15 Sire: FTA Zeus (D) Breeder: Schön Boden Farms Dun Dam: Schön Boden s Sally 41515* Owner: Schön Boden Farms Schön Boden s Forest (D) 5/21/15 Sire: El Czar del Azur (D) Breeder: Schön Boden Farms Red Dam: Schön Boden s Xena 46571* Owner: Schön Boden Farms CSF Halvdan the Black (AI,D) 5/2/15 Sire: Flatheads Glen Moray(D) Breeder: Climbing Stump Farm Black Dam: Gray Owl s Brianna Owner: Climbing Stump Farm 208 CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING BULL Sponsored by Four T Acres 207 RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING BULL Sponsored by Cobblestone Farm CLASS 12 JUNIOR YEARLING BULL JANUARY 1, 2015 APRIL 30, Snowland G. Markee (D) 4/16/15 Sire: CBS Gradee (D) Breeder: Snowland Livestock Dun Dam: Snowland Rita Owner: Snowland Livestock Almosta Farm s Brogan (D) 3/17/15 Sire: Spring Flight Conn. Yankee Breeder: Almosta Farm Red Dam: LEA Bancroft (D) 42589* Owner: Almosta Farm Windemere Duke (AI,D) 3/16/15 Sire: Trafalgar Sampson II (D) Breeder: Paige Proctor Yellow Dam: Windemere Alibi Owner: Paige Proctor Finley Falls Duncan (D) 1/9/15 Sire: LEA Becket (D) Breeder: Ron & Phyllis Campbell Dun Dam: LEA Faye Owner: Bob Meyers 214 CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL Sponsored by Husker Show Cattle 212 RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL Sponsored by Snowland Livestock CLASS 13 SENIOR BULL JANUARY 1, 2014 DECEMBER 31, GRAND CHAMPION BULL Sponsored by Dalriada Highland Farm 212 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Sponsored by Cobblestone Farm CLASS 14 GET OF SIRE Three animals sired by the same Sire _2 217 Ruairidh of Flatland Farm 4/6/09 Demelza of Flatland Farm Flatland Farm, LLC Red (AI,D) Bridget of Flatland Farm Flatland Farm, LLC Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Rosie of Flatland Farm Flatland Farm, LLc Skye High Koal (D) 2/22/07 Almosta Farm s Bellamy Almosta Farm Black Almosta Farm s Sage Almosta Farm Owner: Almosta Farm Almosta Farm s Serena Beyond Hope Farm 218 CHAMPION GET OF SIRE - Sponsored by Creachann Gleann Farm 217 RESERVE CHAMPION GET OF SIRE Sponsored by Windemere Farm

13 CLASS 15A PRODUCE OF DAM PUREBRED Two animals from the same Dam Windemere Alibi 3/22/12 Windemere Duke Paige Proctor Owner: Paige Proctor Windemere Enigma Paige Proctor Red Prairie Creek Dalles 4/15/11 Demelza of Flatland Farm Flatland Farm, LLC Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Rosie of Flateland Farm Flatland Farm, LLC Red Schön Boden s Selena (D) 4/23/03 Almosta Farm s Sagea Almosta Farm 39263* Owner: Almosta Farm Almosta Farm s Serena Beyond Hope Farm Red Cobblestone s Marilee 3/22/12 Windemere Duke Paige Proctor Owner: Paige Proctor Windemere Enigma Paige Proctor Red 246 CHAMPION PRODUCE OF DAM Sponsored by Bob Meyers 220 RESERVE CHAMPION PRODUCE OF DAM Sponsored by Cobblestone Farm CLASS 15B PRODUCE OF DAM CROSSBRED Two animals from the same Dam _1 223 Almosta Farm s Winnie 2010 Almosta Farm s Wynn Beyond Hope Farm Shorthorn Composite Almosta Farm s Willow Almosta Farm Owner: Almosta Farm 223 CHAMPION CROSSBRED PRODUCE OF DAM Sponsored by Climbing Stump Farm CLASS 16 BREEDERS HERD Four animals by the same breeder Windemere Farm Windemere Duke Owner: Windemere Farm Windemere Alibi Owner: Windemere Farm Windemere Daria Owner: Windemere Farm Windemere Dream Owner: Windemere Farm Flatland Farm, LLC Gavina of Flatland Farm Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Rosie of Flatland Farm Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Demelza of Flatland Farm Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC Bridget of Flatland Farm Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC 225 CHAMPION BREEDER S HERD Sponsored by Windemere farm 226 RESERVE CHAMPION BREEDER S HERD Sponsored by Cobblestone Farm Premier Breeder Windemere Farm Sponsored by Four T Acres Premier Exhibitor Flatland Farm, LLC Sponsored by Four T Acres 13

14 NORTH CENTRAL HIGHLAND CATTLE ASSOCIATION OPEN MARKET SHOW RESULTS October 1, 2016 Colby Lind Judge Buster of Flatland Farm- GRAND CHAMPION STEER Rufus - RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER Almosta Farm s Wynn - GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER HSC Ms. Code Red - RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER Buster of Flatland Farm OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL OPEN CLASS MARKET ANIMAL SHOW CLASS 1S PURBRED PROSPET STEER BORN JANUARY 1, 2016 SEPT. 1, 2016 CLASS 2S CROSSBRED PROSPECT STEER BORN JANUARY 1, 2016 SEPT. 1, 2016 CLASS 3S PUREBRED FEEDER STEER BORN MARCH 1, 2015 DECEMBER 31, Pell Creek s Thirtyfive 10/30/15 Sire: Skye High Koal (D)46377 Breeder: Pell Creek Cattle Co. M10526 Dun Dam: HSC Luminashun (AI,D) Owner: Pell Creek Cattle Co RTH Denver 5/25/15 Sire: RTH Shahzad (D)42759 Breeder: Rocking T Highlands Dam: RTH Valorie Owner: Rocking T Highlands Almosta Farm s Heath 3/15/15 Sire: Skye High Koal (D)46377 Breeder: Almosta Farm M9780 Brindle Dam: ND Haley 02(AI,D) Owner: Maryn Cowell Bernard of Flatland Farm 3/7/15 Sire: Skye High Wayward Son Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC Yellow Dam: Almosta Farm s Brooke Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC 230 CHAMPION FEEDER STEER 228 RESERVE CHAMPION FEEDER STEER CLASS 4S CROSSBRED FEEDER STEER BORN MARCH 1, 2015 DECEMBER 31, Rufus 5/2/15 Sire: Angus Breeder: Summit Ranch Dam: Summit Ranch Abby (ET,D) Owner: Calley Nelson HSC Big Red 3/15/15 Sire: Shorthorn Breeder: Husker Show Cattle Dam: GH Ms. Inquisitive Owner: Husker Show Cattle Buster of Flatland Farm (AI) 3/03/15 Sire: JRI Secret Weapon/Gelbvich Breeder: Flatland Farm, LLC M9940 Dam: Almosta Farms Cami Owner: Flatland Farm, LLC 234 CHAMPION CROSSBRED FEEDER STEER 232 RESERVE CHAMPION CROSSBRED FEEDER STEER CLASS 5S PUREBRED MARKET STEER BORN APRIL 1, 2014 FEBRUARY 28,

15 234 GRAND CHAMPION STEER 230 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER CLASS 2H CROSSBRED PROSPECT HEIFER BORN JANUARY 1, 2016 SEPT. 1, Beyond Hope Emery 4/11/16 Sire: Black Watch Emmett Breeder: Maryn Cowell Dam: Beyond Hope Ebony Angus Owner: Maryn Cowell Almosta Farm s Willow 3/13/16 Sire: Skye High Koal (D)46377 Breeder: Almosta Farm Dam: Winnie/ Shorthorn Composite Owner: Almosta Farm Almosta Farm s Abbi 3/8/16 Sire: Finley Falls Boyd (D) Breeder: Almosta Farm Dam: WSS Annabelle x AR59431 Shorthorn Owner: Almosta Farm 235 CHAMPION CROSSBRED PROSPECT HEIFER 238 RESERVE CHAMPION CROSSBRED PROSPECT HEIFER CLASS 3H HIGHLAND FEEDER HEIFER BORN MARCH 1, 2015 DEC. 31, Agnes 5/26/15 Sire: Unregistered Highland Bull Breeder: Myron Hemann Dam: Prairie Creek Irene Owner: Round Tuit Farm 239 CHAMPION HIGHLAND FEEDER HEIFER CLASS 4H CROSSBRED FEEDER HEIFER BORN MARCH 1, 2015 DEC. 31, HSC Ms. Code Stella 5/15/15 Sire: Code Red Shorthorn Breeder: Husker Show Cattle Dam: Summit Ranch Stella(ET,D) Owner: Rocking T Highlands HSC Ms. Code Red 4/15/15 Sire: WHR Code Red/Shorthorn Breeder: Husker Show Cattle Dam: HSC Scarlet Owner: Husker Show Cattle Almosta Farm s Wynn 4/5/15 Sire: Skye High Koal (D) Breeder: Almosta Farml 242 CHAMPION CROSSBRED FEEDER HEIFER Dam: Almosta Farm s Winnie Shorthorn Owner: Maryn Cowell 241 RESERVE CHAMPION CROSSBRED FEEDER HEIFER CLASS 6H CROSSBRED MARKET HEIFER BORN APRIL 1, 2014 FEB. 28, GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER 241 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER 234 CHAMPION OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL 15

16 Reprinted by Permission as Printed in the August 2016 addition of the Zimmerman Today. 16

17 Advanced Cow Training Cow Camp by Paige Proctor The North Central Highland Cattle Association hosted its first annual Advanced Cow Training Cow Camp (or A.C.T. for short) this past August at Four T Acres in Burlington, Wisconsin. We had a total of six juniors from Wisconsin and Michigan attended, and had a great time learning and working with our animals. Calley came over and demonstrated different halter breaking techniques to prepare animals for shows. We discussed ways to work with difficult animals and learned many new techniques. Afterwards, everyone had the opportunity to weigh the animal they were working with, and later had the chance to use weight tapes to estimate weights as well. Dave Larson talked about handling animals, and discussed how he set up his handling facility. We got to take a hay ride farm tour and see the cattle at Four T Acres. On Saturday afternoon, we headed over to Lake Geneva Country Meats to tour their meat processing plant. We got to walk through their facility and learn about how they process livestock after they re butchered. We also learned about how they smoke many of their well-known and award winning products such as brats and sausages. Afterwards, we headed back to the farm to roast hotdogs and marshmallows over the campfire. While we were at cow camp, we also tie dyed pillowcases, learned about fitting and clipping, and had a showmanship clinic. Each junior also led an animal through an obstacle course, which was a great bonding activity for us and our animals. Cow camp ended on Sunday with Four T Acres farm picnic. Thank you to Four T Acres for hosting and everyone who helped make camp possible! The 2017 A.C.T. Cow Camp is in the works and will be held at Windemere Farm, dates to be announced. We hope you can join us! 17

18 Classified / Want Ads Ads from members may be submitted for a dime a word or $5.00 for a business card per issue. Remember it does not have to be just cattle. It can be head gates, corral panels or any other equipment you wish to sell or purchase. For Advertising Send ads to: dalriada@comcast.net Checks payable to: NCHCA Send to: Billy Johnston th St E Inver Grove Heights, MN North Central Highland Cattle Junior Association NASCO S GOLD CIRCLE REWARD PROGRAM GROUP CODE: The NCHCA Juniors program earns rebates when members purchase from: Nasco Farm & Ranch Nasco Showing & Grooming Use the code above when you check out and the junior program will earn and accumulate 5% of net purchases in a special account. The funds are paid to each organization annually at year-end. Thank you for your support! January Hoofbeat Newsletter The deadline for our next issue will be December 25, Please submit all articles and photos using the contact information below. Preferred formats are: Articles Microsoft Word, Photos/images PDF format, Tables/graphs Microsoft Excel. We need original electronic artwork. TJ Associates Attn: Dan Stewart th Court NW Ramsey, MN T F dans@tjassociates.net Please call if you have any questions. Hoofbeat articles can besubmitted from now up until the deadline date. 18

19 Walnut Bluffs Farm Sharon Lewis th Street Canton, MN Boulder Meadows Highlands Larry&CindySassen Breeders Quality Highland Beef Registered Highland Ca le Rota onal Grazed Grass Fed rd Street Little Falls, MN Phone: DALRIADA FARM Registered Scottish Highland Cattle BILLY, BARBARA & EMILY JOHNSTON th Street East Inver Grove Heights, MN S T E W A R T F A R M st Avenue NW Isanti, MN stewarthighlands.com H I G H L A N D 19

20 The North Central Highland Cattle Association (NCHCA) was formed in 1982 to promote Scottish Highland Cattle, form a marketing unit for breeders, and to provide a local organization closer to home. The organization has done this and provides opportunities for youth and families to have fun with their Highland cattle. Our association provides networking and educational opportunities for its members, has an active junior program for youth, and provides a local voice to the national organization, the American Highland Cattle Association th Court NW Ramsey, MN 55303