Thistledew. Land & Cattle Company. Build Your Own Legacy. Saturday, November 22, :00 pm at Pine Bluff Ranch

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1 Thistledew Land & Cattle Company BULL & FEMALE SALE Saturday, November 22, :00 pm at Pine Bluff Ranch Premium Commercial Bred Heifers Open Commercial Replacement Heifers Fancy Fall & Spring Open Purebred Replacement Females Angus Bulls SimAngus Bulls Build Your Own Legacy

2 Sale Information Sale Day Phones: (ranch office) (Chris) (Melinda) Absentee buyers must pre-register by calling Sale Day Phone Auctioneer: Ty Thompson Livestock Publication Representatives: Kurt Kangas, American Angus Association _ John Goggins, Western Ag Reporter Dennis Ginkens, Western Ag Reporter _ Sale Consultant: Gary Wall Marketing & Sales Directions to the Sale Site: From Billings: I-90 to 2nd Laurel Exit (Yellowstone Park/ Red Lodge). Head south on Hwy 212 for 17 miles. Turn right onto Cole Creek Road. Go 7 miles to the T in road. Turn left follow signs for Thistledew Cattle Company at Pine Bluff Ranch. Accommodations: The Joliet Motel, Joliet, Montana Best Western, Laurel, Montana Super 8, Columbus, Montana Comfort Inn, Red Lodge, Montana Terms and Conditions: Cattle will sell under the Terms and Conditions as recommended by the American Angus Association. Supplemental Information: A supplemental sheet will be available sale day with complete and up-to-date information. Announcements from the auction block take precedence over sale book information. Herd Health: All cattle will be accompanied by proper health certificates in a short period after sale. Veterinarian Stacey Wetherelt Trucking: Howdy Hildebrand will be available to assist you in shipping your purchases Free delivery on bulls within 100 miles of Joliet, at cost beyond. Commercial females will be delivered at cost. Volume Discount: 3% on three or more bulls. 5% on 5 or more bulls. Livestock Mortality Insurance: American Livestock Insurance Co., John Goggins, Agent, will be available to write mortality insurance. Food and Refreshments: Will be available sale day. Retained Interest in Bulls: Thistledew retains ½ semen interest in every bull selling. Buyer receives full possession and full salvage value. Thistledew has the right to collect semen at our expense and buyer s convenience. Sale Order: Cattle will sell in lot order. Announcements from the block preclude information published in this catalog. 100% GUARANTEE: We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity and well thought-out breeding program. All bulls selling for $3,000 or more will be covered with a site unseen, 100 percent guarantee. Bulls will be delivered to you in March, and if you re not happy, we ll write out a check to you immediately. Or, you can pick out another bull from our breeding stock. OUR WARRANTY Upon satisfactory delivery, all bulls selling for $3,000 or more are covered under our First Breeding Season Guarantee. Bulls covered will receive a sale credit of 50% minus salvage value (EX: $3,000 purchase price - $1,000 salvage value = $2,000 2 = $1,000 sale credit. Bull can be returned for suitable replacement, if available. Breeding season is defined as the 60 day period following the first turnout of bulls.

3 e hope this year has been as good for you as it has for us. Good grass, moisture and cattle prices make it an excellent time to be in the cattle business. Our goals, as always, are to be more than your bull or replacement female supplier. But rather to establish a long-term relationship as a top marketer of your livestock. Our programs, such as Montana Grasslands and the Legacy Ranch Program will help build market value for both your land and livestock. Simply the best way to buy a bull or female is to call and tell Chris what your goals are for your selections. You will be far more delighted with your purchases. Thanks again, Chris, Melinda, Isabel and James Jeffrey HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS AN ABSENTEE BUYER We have made preparations to bid and buy livestock through Superior Productions Call or Click-To-Bid service for those unable to attend in person on sale day. Please note that all of the lots in the sale will also be available for viewing online prior to sale day at HERE S HOW IT WORKS Broadcast Live Dish Network Channel 232 superiorlivestock.com info: Turn in Bids Over the Phone. This is our traditional method of buying livestock and is the suggested process for anyone who does not have consistent, high-speed internet. To get started simply go online to and click on the tab titled Register for a Buyer Number. Select the registration form for Superior Productions and print the registration form. Fill it out and fax it in to Superior Productions at (817) with a signature on it, or scan and the form to info@superiorauction.com.you can also mail it in to the address provided on the form. Upon receipt of this information Superior will call you with a buyer s number and the bid line phone number that you will use on sale day to place bids over the phone. Click-To-Bid. This is Superior s online bidding program for cattle buying. Please note that high speed internet is required this is not for dial-up or satellite internet. Registration is free, but you must become a member of www. superiorclicktobid.com to sign up. Becoming a member is easy just go to the homepage of and follow the out-lined steps to get started. Input your information and select a username and password. You will receive an confirming you are a member. From that point forward you just have to sign in and select the sale you would like to register for and once approved by the ranch you will receive an confirming which sale you are now registered for. Viewing the Auction. The sale will be broadcast via satellite on Dish Network channel 232 (RURAL TV). Please note that there is a short delay if you are watching the auction on television so be sure to call in a couple lots ahead of the lot you are interested in bidding on. The sale will also be broadcast live on the internet at just go to the home page and select the auction. Remember you can call in to bid whether you watch on the TV or on the internet, but you must be a member of to click-to-bid. Your computer must have Flash Media Player installed to view the auction. If you have any questions, please call the Superior Productions office at Bidders who are successful in making purchases via satellite or internet will be contacted by the ranch after the sale to settle payment and make shipping arrangements. Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 1

4 Net Worth of Thistledew 3NW6 1 Reg #: DOB: 8/29/2013 BW: day WW: Net Worth of Thistledew 3NW4 Reg #: DOB: 8/5/2013 BW: day WW: 718 SAV 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 SAV Net Worth 4200 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 SAV May 2410 SAF 598 Bando 5175 SAV May 6269 Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 N Bar Emulation EXT BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz Elslow 546 BT Everelda Entense 25J VDAR Vision 243 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 A pair of powerhouse bulls that are designed to deliver muscle and pounds. Mind you these bulls will convert grass better than silage. The resulting daughters will pass on pounds for decades. I+4.3 I+52 I+93 I Lots 1 & 2 are meat wagons 3 Net Worth of Thistledew 3NW7 Reg #: DOB: 8/31/2013 BW: day WW: 748 SAV 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 SAV Net Worth 4200 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 SAV Sale May Day 2410 Phone Saturday, November SAF 598 Bando 22, (Chris) (Melinda) SAV May 6269 CA Future Direction 5321 GAR Precision 1680 TC Ruby 4007 CA Miss Power Fix 308 TC Ruby 2019 Bon View New Design 878 TC Ruby 8167 Another Net Worth poundmaker. This bull s stunning dam was the top selling open heifer from TC Ranch in Nebraska. She then became the top scanning female for carcass and ribeye as well. To The powerhouse dam of Lots 1-8 and Lots boot, she has an excellent udder and a NR of Broadcast Live Dish Network Channel 232 superiorlivestock.com info: Wintering Program Bulls purchased for $3,000+ will receive free wintering until March 1st. Bulls purchased for under $3,000 will be charged $300 for wintering thru March 1st. Bulls not in our wintering program are not covered by the warranty. 2 e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

5 Lot 4 is well muscled and moderate Consensus of Thistledew 3CC3 Reg #: DOB: 8/13/2013 BW: day WW: 663 Consensus of Thistledew 3CC4 Reg #: DOB: 8/8/2013 BW: day WW: 696 Consensus of Thistledew 3CC5 Reg #: DOB: 8/17/2013 BW: day WW: 693 Consensus of Thistledew 3CC9 Reg #: DOB: 8/25/2013 BW: day WW: 745 Lot 7 is flawless 8 Consensus of Thistledew 3C11 Reg #: DOB: 8/27/2013 BW: day WW: 757 Connealy Consensus KMK Alliance 6595 I87 Connealy Consensus 7229 Blinda of Conanga 004 Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 Woodhill Admiral 77K Blue Cash of Conanga 6020 Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 N Bar Emulation EXT BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz Elslow 546 BT Everelda Entense 25J VDAR Vision 243 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 Highly docile, long, smooth made bulls engineered to put on pounds. An outcross pedigree one can use on almost anything. They have large scrotals and super carcass numbers. How often can you buy a pen of bulls from a dam like 145M? I+3.1 I+55 I+92 I Thistledew Land & Cattle Company Lot 2 enjoying our summer grass development program Sale day phone Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 3

6 Thistledew Service-Age Bulls Semen tested Freeze branded Free delivery(within 100 miles of Joliet, at cost beyond) Hand fed and Highly docile Lot 10 and his brothers are all alike. This is the best set of flush brothers I have ever raised bar none Emblazon of Thistledew 3DE1 Reg #: DOB: 8/1/2013 BW: day WW: 660 Emblazon of Thistledew 3DE4 Reg #: DOB: 8/2/2013 BW: day WW: Emblazon of Thistledew 3DE7 Reg #: DOB: 8/5/2013 BW: day WW: 644 Emblazon of Thistledew 3DE8 Reg #: DOB: 8/7/2013 BW: day WW: 684 OCC Emblazon 854E DHD Traveler 6807 Sale Day Emblazon Phone Saturday, of Thistledew November 22, 3DE (Chris) (Melinda) DDA Emblazon 27C Dixie Erica of CH 1019 Reg #: DOB: 8/3/2013 BW: day WW: 666 DDA Melisa 824 Shoshone DDA Melisa 545 Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 RR Rito 707 Zara of Thistledew 815 Ideal 4465 of SandPoint Zara 3158 Boyd New Day 8005 GAF Zara 579 My daughter, Isabel, said these are the bulls she would buy. I agree. 5 full brothers with excellent maternal pedigrees and yet still had excellent performance. These are bulls one can build his commercial herd from. Females will have capacity, fleshing ability and super udder quality. Sisters and dam are stunning. I can t say enough about these bulls. I+1.6 I+41 I+67 I Lot 12 living the high life Death Loss Guarantee - If you buy a bull and he dies before March 1st delivery, we will provide you with a suitable replacement or return your money. We range calve all these bulls. There is zero calving assistance including the first calf heifers. You are buying Mother Nature s sort. 4 e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

7 Lot 14 s incredibly easy keeping dam 14 Beaufort of Thistledew 3D2 Reg #: DOB: 9/13/2013 BW: day WW: 775 Leachman Right Time N Bar Emulation EXT Thistledew 892 Leachman Erica 0025 Brooks Donna 321 DHD Traveler 6807 AAR Donna 1853 Thistledew 6002 Ideal 7451 of Rita of Thistledew 907 Baldridge Pride L120 Rita of Thistledew Jauer 353 Traveler Callaways Rita 0355 Beaufort is a well balanced Cowmaker bull and may be the best overall individual in the sale. He has the qualities of maternal, muscle and fleshing ability all in one. Beaufort had a nurse ratio of 111 but will not be a monster. His dam has incredible fleshing qualities Massive of Thisledew 3M8 Reg #: DOB: 9/14/2013 BW: day WW: 705 Massive of Kaharau Copper 55 of Waiwhero Massive Of Thistledew 9M1 Banner of Kaharau BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 BT Everelda Entense 25J Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 RR Rito 707 Zara of Thistledew 815 Ideal 4465 of SandPoint Zara 3158 Boyd New Day 8005 GAF Zara 579 A Massive Son whom will pass on fleshing ability and rib capacity. His dam is also the dam of the super set of 27C Sons, lots She has the physical attributes that always catch your eye. Lot 14 will have more muscle than any of the other power bulls in this sale Massive of Thistledew 3M1 Reg #: DOB: 8/2/2013 BW: day WW: 646 Massive of Thisledew 3M3 Reg #: DOB: 8/18/2013 BW: day WW: 545 Massive of Kaharau Copper 55 of Waiwhero Massive Of Thistledew 9M1 Banner of Kaharau BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 BT Everelda Entense 25J RR Rito 707 Rito N Bar Sinclair Eriskay 2R1 011 Eriskay of Rollin Rock 3 PLD Eriskay Papa 011 Papa Rito T Intense DHD 6844 Papa Eriskay 7862 A pair of moderate Cowmaker, outcross bulls that are full of muscle. These are excellent bulls for those whom want cattle that do exceptionally well on grass. Use these bulls for fleshing ability, moderation and muscle heterosis pop. I+2.7 I+35 I+55 I Broadcast Live Dish Network Channel 232 superiorlivestock.com info: We start the Fall bulls on grass in the early spring. Their testicles are the first to develop. We know this is why our bulls test well. Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 5

8 18 Massive of Thisledew 3M7 Reg #: DOB: 9/9/2013 BW: day WW: 681 Massive of Kaharau Copper 55 of Waiwhero Massive Of Thistledew 9M1 Banner of Kaharau BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 BT Everelda Entense 25J D H D traveler 6807 Q A S Traveler 23-4 Ideal 9494 of Bemindful Maid D H D 0807 Ideal 5516 of Ideal 3542 of Ideal 1285 of This extremely unique Cowmaker bull would be line bred to many of the breeds most powerful and physically stunning cows. This young bull has the genetics to make super easy fleshing cattle with loads of rib and muscle. Exceptional bull for grass programs Lot 20 is a super eye appealing heifer bull. This bull will be thick. Sale day phone Thistledew 3D7 Reg #: DOB: 9/1/2013 BW: day WW: 648 Leachman Right Time N Bar Emulation EXT Thistledew 892 Leachman Erica 0025 Brooks Donna 321 DHD Traveler 6807 AAR Donna 1853 Ideal 7451 of Ideal 8103 of Eldo Pride of Thistledew 6001 Ideal 4465 of Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, Baldridge Pride L120 (Chris) Connealy Dateline(Melinda) Pleasant Pill of Conanga This super low birthweight Cowmaker bull is moderate and muscular. The 892 Sons are special and as two year olds will rival Powerbullls for real muscle. This young bull has many of the most respected Angus cows in his pedigree. Lot 19 is a very smooth, clean made heifer bull MX1 of Thistledew Reg #: DOB: 7/25/2013 BW: day WW: 663 OCC Missing Link 830M OCC Headliner 661H 1ML1 of Thistledew bn OCC Dixie Erica 946K UB Blackbird N Bar Emulation EXT LD Blackbird 604 Clank of Wye UMF 9606 Cedric of Wye UMF 8998 Cole Creek 7 Juanada 591 Clova of Wye UMF 9197 Cole Creek 7 of Juanada 28T Juanada 7 of PJM Cole Creek Juanadaleen 027 Outstanding choice for Cowmaker heifer bull. Dam was a first calf heifer. She calved in a range environment with zero assistance. This is a smooth made bull and built like one would want a heifer bull to be Thistledew 3D6 Reg #: DOB: 11/1/2013 BW: day WW: 478 Leachman Right Time N Bar Emulation EXT Thistledew 892 Leachman Erica 0025 Brooks Donna 321 DHD Traveler 6807 AAR Donna 1853 Dunlouise Cortachy Boy D137 Ashley Eular Trueblood Miss Burgess 0907 Champagne Cherry Bee B117 Trueblood Miss Dolly P23C BAR Ext Traveler 205 Anna of Thistledew 23C This is the youngest fall bull by far and will be moderate, but will last forever. Use him for multiple seasons on heifers. His dam, while moderate, has been a favorite of visitors. She appears fault free e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

9 22 Don Rito of Thistledew 3DR1 Reg #: DOB: 8/9/2013 BW: day WW: 627 Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 RR Rito 707 Riverbend Don Rito U457 Ideal 4465 of SAV Donna 706 N Bar Emulation EXT Brooks 322 Donna 502 Papa Forte 1921 Papa Optima 9818 BLACKBIRD OF Thistledew 121N Papa Envious Blackbird 8832 Blackbird of Thistledew 27C Whitestone Widespread MB GF Miss New Yorker 8709 This is my Son James bull. We call him Festus. He will be moderate but pass on some girth in your cows. The Blackbirds are cows with high appeal and Festus will pass it on. If you are in rough country and want cattle that take care of themselves this is your bull Fortunate Son of Thistledew Reg #: DOB: 8/21/2013 BW: day WW: 689 Sinclair Emulate 7XT28 Sinclair Extra 4X13 Sinclair Fortunate Son Sinclair Blackbird 20F Sinclair Blackbird 2P N Bar Prime Time D806 Rito 707 of Ideal RR Rito 707 Rito N Bar Sinclair Eriskay 2R1 011 Eriskay of Rollin Rock 3 PLD Eriskay Papa 011 Papa Rito T Intense DHD 6844 Papa Eriskay 7862 Absolutely loaded with muscle. A maternal pedigree with punch. He will sire fleshing ability yet sire daughters likely to have excellent udders. While this bull is somewhat moderate, his performance will be evident. NOTE: 123 Ribeye Ratio. Most muscle of any bull in the sale! I+3.5 I+49 I+83 I Beaufort of Thistledew 326 Commercial DOB: 9/16/2013 BW: day WW: 705 Leachman Right Time N Bar Emulation EXT Thistledew 892 Leachman Erica 0025 Brooks Donna 321 DHD Traveler 6807 AAR Donna 1853 Commercial Cow /Shoshone bred A low birthweight commercial Son of 892 whom will express significant muscle through his top and quarter. His calves will do the same. His dam would consist of Shoshone and the old 6807 bull. This should influence the lower birth weights. Lot 23 is made like a brick. He has a 123 ribeye ratio. Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 7

10 27 Massive of Thistledew 4M5 Commercial DOB: 2/25/2014 BW: day WW: 805 Massive of Kaharau Copper 55 of Waiwhero Massive of Thistledew 9M1 Banner of Kaharau BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 BT Everelda Entense 25J Coleman Rainmaker 356 Basin Rainmaker 654X Blackbird of Thistledew 1CR1 KMK Donna J311 Blackbird of Thistledew 9V13 Sinclair 20/20 Blackbird of Thistledew 128N This bull has been near perfect since day one. His dam has a perfect udder. Loaded with maternal and convenience traits but you won t sacrifice on weaning weights. Massive of Thistledew 9M1. Massive s calves are highly docile Massive of Thistledew 334 Commercial DOB: 9/23/2013 BW: day weight: 668 A deep, soft Massive Son whom descends from a Shoshone/6807 bred dam. The Massive calves are a whole step above for docility. They also will have much more middle. New Zealand cattle are known for their grass converting capabilities. 28 Massive of Thistledew 4M3 Reg #: DOB: 2/24/2014 BW: day WW: 758 Massive of Kaharau Copper 55 of Waiwhero Massive of Kaharau Copper 55 of Waiwhero Massive of Thistledew 9M1 Banner of Kaharau Massive Of Thistledew 9M1 Banner of Kaharau BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 BT Everelda Entense 25J BT Everelda Entense 25J Whitestone Survivor N088 BCC Bushwacker Commercial Cow /Shoshone bred Pride of Thistledew 1S1 MB Rachel 2173 Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, Pride of Thistledew 6020 (Chris) Ideal of 8103 (Melinda) 4465 Baldridge Pride L120 Phenomenal performance on these maternally bred Massive Sons. This cow bull will pay you in pounds. Dam is super deep ribbed. MB Rachel 4465 and 145M are all breed leading production cows and very similar in body type Massive of Thistledew 4M7 Reg #: DOB: 3/4/2014 BW: day weight: 727 Massive of Kaharau Copper 55 of Waiwhero Massive Of Thistledew 9M1 Banner of Kaharau BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 BT Everelda Entense 25J Sinclair 20/20 Woodhill Foresight Rachel of Thistledew 1V1 Ideal 4465 of Rachel of Thistledew 9XT1 Sinclair Extravagant 6X7 Rachel of Thistledew 765 Dam is a moderate, tight uddered, super mother cow. Linebred to the breed s greatest 6807 daughter. This is a moderate framed bull that packs some punch and will sire grass converting cattle. Sale day phone Massive of Thistledew 3M13 Reg #: DOB: 12/1/2013 BW: day WW: Massive of Kaharau Copper 55 of Waiwhero Massive Of Thistledew 9M1 Banner of Kaharau BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 BT Everelda Entense 25J Whitestone Widespread MB N Bar Emulation EXT Pride of Thistledew 0W12 MB Rachel 2173 Pride of Thistledew 6020 Ideal 7451 of Baldridge Pride L120 We call this bull Brutus because he is thick, tough and will handle anything you throw at him. He is very docile like all the Massives are. He will sire highly proven predictable cows and calves that wean heavy. I+2.3 I+43 I+74 I e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

11 Consigned by Brian Frank, Frank Angus Lots and Brian has purchased some of our best genetics and has put a string of donor quality cows together that will rival the best of us. He is passionate about the business and will put his best foot forward every time. Look for him to last a long time. Call him for any questions you have about his bulls Lot 32 This phenomenal bull s sire ranks in the top 1% for docility FA Rito 34 Reg #: pending DOB: 1/8/2014 BW: day WW: 648 FA Rito 254 Reg #: pending DOB: 1/1/2014 BW: day WW: 725 FA Rito 374 Reg #: pending DOB: 1/13/2014 BW: day WW: 727 FA Rito 774 Reg #: pending DOB: 1/8/2014 BW: day WW: 736 FA Rito 7124 Reg #: DOB: 2/17/2014 BW: day WW: FA Pioneer Reg #: pending DOB: 1/27/2014 BW: day WW: 754 FA Pioneer 034 Reg #: pending DOB: 1/7/2014 BW: day WW: 705 FA Pioneer 0374 Reg #: pending DOB: 1/7/2014 BW: day WW: 765 SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 SAV Pioneer 7301 SAV Emulous 8145 SAV Blackbird 5297 Boyd New Day 8005 SAV Blackbird 1082 N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522 JVC Everelda Entense 8146 N Bar Primrose 2424 BT Everelda Entense 579L AAR New Trend Sitz Everelda Entense flush Pioneer brothers from a dam with an excellent udder. Dam has NR 3@101. Pioneer is a known female maker with growth. These bulls will be hard to fault period RR Rito 707 Rito N Bar Rito 707 of Ideal Eriskay of Rollin Rock 3 Ideal 3407 of Ideal 1418 of Ideal 076 of N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522 Donna OF Thistledew 712 N Bar Primrose 2424 Brooks Donna 321 DHD Traveler 6807 AAR Donna super nice full brothers. These young bulls are all thick, fleshy and will pass it on. This appropriate balance of Emulation and Rito genetics which are the most proven and predictable gene pools in the Angus breed. Brian would like to collect one of these young bulls and with good reason. Call Brian to talk about these bulls they are special I-.17 I+.30 Lot 37 ranks in the top 5% of all sires for heifer preg, $ weaned and ribeye. This bull is a sale feature. Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 9

12 38 FA Pioneer 0964 Reg #: DOB: 1/30/2014 BW: day WW: 699 SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 SAV Pioneer 7301 SAV Emulous 8145 SAV Blackbird 5297 Boyd New Day 8005 SAV Blackbird 1082 Mill Brae Foreman 3616 RR Scotchcap 9440 Stevenson Elga K711 MB 315 Actress 3616 StevenSon Elga 991G StevenSon Fortune 425C JRS Elga 495W Excellent balance of growth, carcass and maternal in this Pioneer Son. This bull s highly docile dam has been a super producer with WWR. This big scrotal bull should be rugged and able to handle a lot of cows I+.31 I+.48 Lot 40 has it all. His dam turned 17 this spring FA Chisum 0104 Reg #: DOB: 1/15/2014 BW: day WW: 640 FA Chisum 1234 Reg #: DOB: 1/9/2014 BW: day WW: 724 S Alliance 3313 Paws Up Alliance 9561 S Chisum 6175 Paws Up 9048 Emulation Ext Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, S Gloria (Chris) S Eclipse 169 (Melinda) Thistledew S Gloria 209 Land & Cattle Company Bon View Emulation Ext 473 N Bar Emulation EXT Broadcast Live Dish Network Channel 232 superiorlivestock.com info: Ox Bow Eisa Evergreen 869 Bon View Ruth 808 Sitz Eisa Evergreen 3194 VDAR Rito 324 Sitz Eisa Evergreen 1016 This is a highly proven pedigree. His dam turned 17 this spring and has a phenomenal production record of weaning 14 NR of 103 and calving ease of 14@96. A full sister to this bull is doing a super job for Brian. This bull would be heavier had his recipe dam had more milk. Lot 40 had a better recip and the production shows. I+1.7 I+51 I+89 I+24 I+.23 I+.41 James on his dirt bike Isabel and her steer 10 e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

13 43 FA Republic 2094 Reg #: DOB: 2/11/2014 BW: day WW: 711 Diamond Justice 901S ER Justice N013 Diamond Republic 2432 Eriskay of Er J238 Diamond Black Lady 7206 Diamond Payweight 738N Diamond Black Lady M281 SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 FA Eisa Evergreen 209 SAV Emulous 8145 FA Eisa Evergreen 804 StevenSon Moneymaker R185 Ox Bow Eisa Evergreen 869 This bull should work just fine on growth heifers. His sire has seen heavy use in Diamond Dot s herd and has been used in commercial heifer breeding programs. Brian s 17 year old Oxbow cow is the grandam. Lot 41 will improve fertility in your herd FA Registry 8114 Reg #: DOB: 2/11/2014 BW: day WW: 718 Rito 707 of Ideal RR Rito 707 SAV Registry 2831 Ideal 3407 of SAV Madame Pride 0075 SAF 598 Bando 5175 SAV Madame Pride 8264 FA Tracker 869 CAR Tracker 321 FA Lucy 811 Ox Bow Eisa Evergreen 869 Frank Lucy 202 Gdar Traveler 779 Jolly R Lucy 8193 If you want a bull with high levels of fertility, this is your bull. Dam has had 5 calves on a 365 day calving interval with 5@103 NR. And she has settled AI every year I+.16 I FA Republic 2154 Reg #: DOB: 2/8/2014 BW: day WW: 655 Diamond Justice 901S ER Justice N013 Diamond Republic 2432 Eriskay of Er J238 Diamond Black Lady 7206 Diamond Payweight 738N Diamond Black Lady M281 S Chisum 6175 S Alliance 3313 FA Jannet 215 S Gloria 464 FA Jannet 903 HARB Pendleton 765 JH FA Jannet 681 Another calving ease heifer bull backed by generations of proven growth. This bull s sire has a full brother, Diamond in the Rough. He is a featured growth bull at Genex. This bull s genetics put him in the top percentiles for WW, YW and feedlot performance FA Registry Reg #: DOB: 2/10/2014 BW: day WW: 728 Rito 707 of Ideal RR Rito 707 SAV Registry 2831 Ideal 3407 of SAV Madame Pride 0075 SAF 598 Bando 5175 SAV Madame Pride 8264 BR Midland Twin Valley Precision E161 Vermilion Lass 3297 BR Royal Lass Vermilion Lass 9338 Vermilion Dateline 7078 Vermilion Lass 9331 This bull s dam is a chisel fronted, attractive female with an excellent udder. Her production record backs it up with a NR of 9@105. This bull s WW EPDs are in the top percentile of the breed I+.31 I FA Republic 2174 Reg #: DOB: 2/11/2014 BW: day WW: 701 Diamond Justice 901S Diamond Republic 2432 Diamond Black Lady 7206 ER Justice N013 Eriskay of Er J238 Diamond Payweight 738N Diamond Black Lady M281 SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 FA Eisa Evergreen 217 SAV Emulous 8145 Ox Bow Eisa Evergreen 869 Bon View Emulation Ext 473 Sitz Eisa Evergreen 3194 This excellent heifer bull once again stems from Brian s favorite 17 year old Oxbow cow. She is the real deal. Brian feeds his cows well and it was a cold winter. Weights have run a tick higher than they normally would Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 11

14 48 CFA TANK 473 Reg #: DOB: 3/2/2014 BW: day WW: 739 MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 EBS JOKERS CAREN TNT FIVE STAR P275 TNT MISS HONEY L9 Consigned by Clarks Fork Angus Lots Chris, Kelli, Kyelynn and Cori Coombe are hardworking people building one of the best Angus and SimAngus herds in Montana. Their cattle are among the most docile I have been around. Chris has put together generations of the best AI bulls in his commercial herd. He also runs an A.I. service and reps for Genex. Chris is a highly knowledgeable and extremely efficient AI technician. Sim Angus. Tank is a Powerhouse bull with all the goods a phenomenal individual nurse ratio of 115 from a good footed, easy fleshing dam with a consistent nurse ratio of 4@114. This bull is a sale feature and among the finest bulls to wean pounds CFA UPGRADE 429 Reg #: DOB: 2/21/2014 BW: day WW: CFA IN DEW TIME 470 Reg #: DOB: 2/20/2014 BW: day WW: 645 ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 COLE CREEK BLACKCEDAR46P C H QUANTUM 6247 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 COLE CREEK CEDAR RIDGE1V COLE CREEKCLOVAJUANADA67 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B GLS MOJO M38 COLE CREEK CLOVANADA 49S HBR ENCORE 0544 GFI DARLA M410 COLE CREEK CLOVANADA 709 K A R PRECISION 326 TWIN VALLEY PRECISION E161 7T L T 598 BANDO 9074 K A R CLASY LADY 529 K A R JESSICA 0422 CFA BANDO GAL 270 LRS MS MAGNUM 553R K A Sale R CLASSY Day Phone LADY 329 Saturday, K A November R ALLIANCE 22, K A R RIGHT TIME GAL 790 (Chris) HYLINE RIGHT TIME 338 (Melinda) K A R CLASSY LADY 829 K A R NEW GAL 390 SimAngus bull with all all qualities. Very well muscled, moderate This SimAngus Cedar Ridge Son is an excellent calving ease bull framed and docile. Dam is a Pathfinder with a nurse ratio of 5@104 with a pedigree stacked with generations of maternal females. This with lasting quality bull ranks in the top 10% for Simmental Association breed ranking on calving ease, weaning, yearling, carcass weight and the top 2% for marbling and terminal indexes. A very docile bull CFA CLARK 455 Reg #: DOB: 2/26/2014 BW: day WW: 694 STF MR MOMENTUM H508 SRS FORTUNE 500 SVF/NJC MO BETTER M217 LRS MS ZINGER 508C NJC SVF ANTOINETTE K205 HC POWER DRIVE 88H NJC TJF HOLLYE HUNTER SRS 10T SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF C F A PREFERRED RITA 55W PAWS UP RITA 2593 BON VIEW EMULATION EXT 473 A A R RITA 513 SimAngus. Clark is a family favorite, high growth bull with an easy disposition. His sire would be ranked among the breed s elite growth sires known for also providing easy fleshing females. Use this bull for pounds and heterosis in a market that pays to sell pounds CFA CLUB KING 467 Reg #: DOB: 2/22/2014 BW: day WW: 679 HC HUMMER 12M RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N WLE POWER STROKE LBR DESTINYS DREAM K830 CCR GRIFFEY MISS RC 600U 501F G A R INTEGRITY BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 K A R BONNY ROSE 678 G A R PRECISION 1019 K A R BONNY ROSE 478 G D A R RAINMAKER 340 BRA F BONNY ROSE This SimAngus cross bull has done exceptionally well with an individual NR of 106. Yet, his dam stems from a long line of well known moderate and maternal lineage. Club King puts loads of quarter and top in cattle and dam s sire GAR Integrity would augment that e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

15 The highly popular moderate and muscular sire of Lots 46 and CFA UPGRADE 412 Reg #: DOB: 3/4/2014 BW: day WW: 694 ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B GLS MOJO M38 GFI DARLA M410 HARB DRIFTER 405 H A R B HIGH PLAINS 975 JH C F A RACHEL 812 H A R B CLOVA PRIDE F11 RYG RACHEL 212 B F A INFLUENCE 723 LEACHMAN RACHEL 0113 This young SimAngus bull is an excellent growth and carcass bull. His sire is known for producing cattle with muscle without the added frame size. This calf had an individual NR of 108 and his long bodied dam s production of NR 4@ CFA BEEF 437 Reg #: DOB: 3/22/2014 BW: day WW: 717 SRS 10T SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF 36Y SRS R5 K A R LYDIA 236 SITZ ALLIANCE 6595 K A R MS EXT 936 CONNEALY CONTRAST CONNEALY DANNY BOY K A R LYDIA 737 DORIS OF CONANGA 669 K A R LYDIA 537 B/R NEW FRONTIER 095 K A R LYDIA 236 This SimAngus bull had tremendous performance and is a testament to Chris s own genetics as 437 had an individual NR of 112 and his dam s lifetime NR of 6@106. The sire of this bull is Chris s main herd bull and he is super docile CFA BEEF 459 Reg #: DOB: 3/12/2014 BW: day WW: 646 SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF SRS 10T HC HUMMER 12M LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C SRS G733 GLIMMER K A R ALLIANCE 258 SITZ ALLIANCE 6595 K A R CLASSY LADY 594 B R A F BONNY ROSE 658 K A R CLASSY LADY 392 GIBB ILLINI K A R CLASSY LADY 292 This SimAngus moderate framed bull stems from a deep sided, moderate dam with a NR of 4@104. His sire and grandsire are known for moderate cattle with excellent confirmation. 10T is still breeding 7 with perfect feet. Chris says 10T s daughters are excellent Sale day phone Call : Chris Coombe James in the pasture with the bulls. Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 13

16 54 CFA Juneau 494 Reg #: DOB: 2/16/2014 BW: day WW: 625 OCC Juneau 807J Koupal Juneau 797 Koupals Elba 187 OCC Emblazon 854E OCC Dixie Erica 903E OCC Glory 950G Beefland Elba 7119 Sitz Alliance 6595 Sitz Traveler 8180 KAR Lady Flyer 394 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698 KAR Lady Flyer 592 Hoff Hi Flyer SC 7134 KAR Classy Lady 292 An excellent Angus calving ease heifer bull with a super Pathfinder dam with a nurse ratio of 9@103. Dam has excellent feet and depth of rib. Very little to complain about with this pedigree. Bull has an excellent blend of fleshing and growth genetics I+.29 I CFA Resource 442 Reg #: DOB: 2/24/2014 BW: day WW: 614 Rito 707 of Ideal RR Rito 707 SAV Resource 1441 Ideal 3407 of SAV Blackcap May 4136 SAV 8180 Traveler 004 SAV May 2397 Sitz Alliance 6595 Sitz Traveler 8180 CFA Alli Rose 842 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698 KAR Bonny Rose 428 GDAR Rainmaker 340 BRAF Bonny Rose A Angus son of the highly popular SAV Resource. Resource literally excels for multiple traits of growth, scrotal an ranks in the top 1% for docility. This moderate bull is Cowmaker bred and dam is very moderate and proven. 442 is going to be a very efficient bull. Keep his daughters CFA Final Answer 472 Reg #: DOB: 2/21/2014 BW: day WW: CFA Chisum 415 Reg #: DOB: 2/16/2014 BW: day WW: 638 Sitz Traveler 8180 GDAR Traveler 71 S Alliance 3313 Paws Up Alliance 9561 SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 S Chisum 6175 Paws Up 9048 Emulation Ext SAV Emulous 8145 Bon View Bando 598 S Gloria 464 S Eclipse 169 SAV Sky Emulous 2124 S Gloria 209 KAR Alliance 258 Sitz Alliance 6595 SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 KAR Classy Lady 712 BRAF Bonny Rose 658 CFA Rose 158 SAV Emulous 8145 KAR Sale Classy Day Phone Lady 192 Saturday, GDAR November Executive 22, KAR Illini Rose 158 (Chris) Gibb Illini (Melinda) KAR Classy Lady 829 An excellent Angus calving ease bred Son of the highly popular and proven SAV Final Answer. This bull is far above average for scrotal and heifer preg EPDs. Chris says the dam has an excellent udder and feet as well. BRAF Bonny Rose 658 This Angus Chisum bull has a highly recognized and proven pedigree. Chisum 6175 has very productive daughters with over 400 showing an average NR of 102 and a heifer preg at or near the top 10% of the breed. Chisum and Final Answer would both be breed leaders for registrations the past few years Sale Day Phones: (ranch office) (Chris) (Melinda) Sire of Lot 56. Resource is one of the breed s leading docility sires. Isabel with her lamb 14 e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

17 Registered Heifers MAKE YOUR OWN BULLS The next 8 lots are open Fall Power Purebred Heifers. They will calve with ease at 30 months. These will be very reasonably priced. If you want to leave these with us, we will breed and deliver in May. Give Chris a call to discuss that option. Purebred Heifers Purebred heifers selling for less than $2,000 will not receive registration papers. Papers and breeding guarantee can be transferred for an additional $150. Sale day phone Everelda of Thistledew 3NW1 Reg #: DOB: 7/29/2013 BW: 205 day WW: 589 Everelda of Thistledew 3NW2 Reg #: DOB: 7/31/2013 BW: 205 day WW: Everelda of Thistledew 3NW3 Reg #: DOB: 8/2/2013 BW: 205 day WW: 478 Everelda of Thistledew 3NW5 Reg #: DOB: 8/26/2013 BW: 205 day WW: 597 SAV 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 SAV Net Worth 4200 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 SAV May 2410 SAF 598 Bando 5175 SAV May 6269 Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 N Bar Emulation EXT BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz Elslow 546 BT Everelda Entense 25J VDAR Vision 243 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 Four Powerhouse sisters sired by one of the breed s proven muscle bulls, Net Worth. Their dam is a proven herd bull producer with a nurse ratio of 3@111. Two of her natural bull calves were weaned at 900# without creep. The Entense cow family is one of Montana s best. I+4.3 I+52 I+93 I Knee deep in grass, Lot 59 will be a power producer. Call or for a video of these heifers. How Commercial Heifers will Sell Lots 71-78, pages On a gate cut basis of 5 or more with the better end of each lot or draft selling first. Sample drafts of each lot will be available sale day for viewing. Bred Heifer NOTES: Buyer has 3 days after sale to arrange shipping of heifers and will be charged $2/day boarding from that day forward. Be a part of. The Montana Grasslands Heifer Project We are looking for heifers that are moderate, soggy and maternally bred with as much known genetic history as possible from outfits that keep excellent records. Call Chris at Broadcast Live Dish Network Channel 232 superiorlivestock.com info: Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 15

18 Lot 62 is smooth made and looks just like her sister 62 Everelda of Thistledew 3CC1 Reg #: DOB: 7/29/2013 BW: 205 day WW: 576 How often can one pick from an uncut set of ET full sisters stemming from a proven dam like 145M? Everelda of Thistledew 3CC6 Reg #: DOB: 8/21/2013 BW: 205 day WW: 645 Everelda of Thistledew 3CC7 Sale Reg Day #: Phone DOB: Saturday, 8/22/2013 November BW: 22, day WW: (Chris) (Melinda) Everelda of Thistledew 3CC8 Reg #: DOB: 8/25/2013 BW: 205 day WW: 602 Connealy Consensus KMK Alliance 6595 I87 Connealy Consensus 7229 Blinda of Conanga 004 Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 Woodhill Admiral 77K Blue Cash of Conanga 6020 Sitz PCAR Emulation EXT 8668 N Bar Emulation EXT BT Everelda Entense 145M Sitz Elslow 546 BT Everelda Entense 25J VDAR Vision 243 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 Four smooth made, uniform daughters of 145M. 145M is simply a stunning and high production cow. They are high beef and $ Weaned heifers. If they all stayed together, the possibilities to create uniform drafts of performance bulls is yours. I+3.1 I+55 I+92 I Broadcast Live Dish Network Channel 232 superiorlivestock.com info: Lot 64 is a looker with an IMF ratio of 131 and 113 REA $Beef Sale day phone Thistledew Land & Cattle Company Unable to attend sale? Gary Wall Marketing & Sales is our sale consultant and can handle your bid if you are unable to attend the sale prior to sale he can be reached at or sale day call e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

19 The next 5 lots are a cross section of the Frank Angus 2014 Calf Crop. These Purebred Heifers will make an tremendous set of females. If you want to leave these with us, we will breed and deliver in May. Give Brian a call at to discuss that option. 66 FA Everelda Entense 408 Reg #: DOB: 1/22/2014 BW: day WW: 638 SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 SAV Pioneer 7301 SAV Emulous 8145 SAV Blackbird 5297 Boyd New Day 8005 SAV Blackbird 1082 N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522 JVC Everelda Entense 8146 N Bar Primrose 2424 BT Everelda Entense 579L AAR New Trend Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 As good as it gets for maternal and growth. Dam 3 WR and NR 101. Highly proven pedigree with $ Weaned and Heifer preg bulls in the top percentile. This heifer is a sacrifice for Brian to sell, but evidence of the quality in her herd. Her full brothers sell as Lots & I+.30 I FA Eisa Evergreen 402 Reg #: DOB: 1/5/2014 BW: day WW: 664 S Alliance 3313 Paws Up Alliance 9561 S Chisum 6175 Paws Up 9048 Emulation Ext S Gloria 464 S Eclipse 169 S Gloria 209 Bon View Emulation Ext 473 N Bar Emulation EXT Ox Bow Eisa Evergreen 869 Bon View Ruth 808 Sitz Eisa Evergreen 3194 VDAR Rito 324 Sitz Eisa Evergreen 1016 Exceptional performance from birth to weaning on this heifer. Her dam is a 17 year old Oxbow cow with a production record of NR 14@103 and 14 calves BW ratio of 96. This is a super fancy heifer with true donor potential. Her full brothers sell as Lots 39 & 40. I+1.7 I+51 I+89 I+24 I+.23 I FA Enchantress 417 Reg #: DOB: 2/8/2014 BW: day WW: 617 Rito 707 of Ideal RR Rito 707 SAV Registry 2831 Ideal 3407 of SAV Madame Pride 0075 SAF 598 Bando 5175 SAV Madame Pride 8264 SAV Pioneer 7301 SAV Final Answer 0035 Circle L Enchantress 121z SAV Blackbird 5297 CL Enchantress 8075 Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6 Legacy Enchantress 3705 This heifer s dam is picture perfect and was Brian s pic from over 80 Circle L Heifers when he bought her. This is a super docile female which makes sense as her sire s registry is at the very top of the breed for docility. This heifer will pass on muscle to boot FA Chloe Shoshone 413 Reg #: DOB: 2/1/2014 BW: day WW: 641 SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 SAV Pioneer 7301 SAV Emulous 8145 SAV Blackbird 5297 Boyd New Day 8005 SAV Blackbird 1082 S Chisum 6175 S Alliance 3313 FA Chloe Shoshone 101 S Gloria 464 FA Chloe Shoshone 683 GMAR Rito 1533 Ms BC Merger This female s dam is a wedge shaped tank of a cow and like the rest of the Pioneers will be docile. This heifer will transmit loads of muscle and growth. Her EPDs are in the top 5 percentile of breed for carcass weight and top 10% for growth I+.27 I+.84 Lot 69 ranks in the top percentile of the breed for carcass weight and growth. 70 FA Lass 422 Reg #: DOB: 3/11/2014 BW: day WW: 598 TC Franklin 619 TC Total 410 Vermilion Sirloin TC Marcia 1069 Vermilion Lass 8482 Vermilion 7078 Dateline N539 Vermilion Lass 5289 Connealy Danny Boy Connealy Timeline Vermilion Lass 6168 Energy of Conanga 4851 Vermilion Lass 3303 BR Midland Vermilion Lass 9338 This heifer s growth and carcass ranks in the top 10% of WW EPDs and has a $Beef. This heifers s pedigree should be one that can produce herd bulls with numbers that sell. $Wean, $Beef, weaning and yearling EPDs in the top 5% of the breed I+.55 I+.70 Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 17

20 71 Christensen Commercial Replacement Heifers Offering your choice of 50 from over 80 head of premium replacement females. This is a very select set of Cowmaker females. Cal and Jodi are very picky when it comes to both udder and feet quality in their females. These females are all sired by our Cowmaker bulls. They offer you depth of body, moderate mature size and tremendous grass converting qualities necessary to function on least cost basis. These are not small heifers and they will transmit significant growth. SHIPPING: Heifers to ship from Big Timber, Montana Consistency in type PRE-CONDITIONING: Vista Once Panacur dewormer Poured with Ivomec Somubac 8 Way Bangs Vaccinated No Brand Heifers Cows with capacity Replacement Heifer NOTES: Buyer has until December 1, 2014 to select heifers and ship. After 2 weeks, a yardage fee of $1.75/day will be charged. Call or for a video of these heifers. Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) Exceptional balance of muscle and femininity These no brand heifers are ready for your brand Sale day phone Cal and Jodi can develop heifers until March 15, call for details e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

21 72 Clarks Fork 40 Commercial Replacement Heifers This is a rare treat to capture generations of the breed s leading AI sires stacked in a commercial cow. These females are highly docile and are actively worked by Chris and Kelli s daughters. Breeding: These replacement heifers may have the following sires in their gene pool SAV Density, SAV Pioneer, Mytty In Focus, New Design 878, Onward, S Chisum 6175, RCF Bennett Total and many daughters and granddaughters of SAV This commercial heifer is a daughter of SAV About ¼ of these heifers are baldy. Buyer has Final Answer. Pioneer from a SAV Density dam. option to purchase full lot or all baldies or all SHIPPING: Joliet Montana black. Chris can keep and develop the heifers for $1.65/day plus vet costs. All heifers can be synchronized and bred to most bulls for $40/each. Talk to us about a grass option as well. Call or for a video of these heifers. This highly docile 878 daughter is typical of the baldy cows in this herd. The bulk of these heifers will weigh at or more than 700 lbs by sale day Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 19

22 P Heifers 27 Head 73 Commercial Bred Heifers This is a dynamite set of bred heifers backed by generations of Stanley Pelton s pursuit of creating the best. Stanley bought his first cows when he was 14. Stanley always does his due diligence and chooses bulls with strong maternal value without sacrificing pounds. There are 9 heifers in this group Stanley purchased from Mike Swartz and they fit like a glove. Call me for more details on this extra special set of heifers. Chris at Breeding: AI d to TC Thunder 805. Bull breeds are exposed to calving ease sons of Sitz Dash. Calving: Due March 3rd for 10 days. Shipping: Joliet, Montana You won t find heifers this size with as much maternal value Call or for a video of these heifers. 2 Year Old Pelton Pair Sale Day Phone Saturday, ay, November er 22, 2, (Chris) (Melinda) Long made, durable feminine female Very docile 20 e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

23 74 Hook Commercial Bred Heifers These heifers are a consortium of 3 maternal herds. They would consist of largely a Diamond D, Shoshone, Ohlde, and Emulation base. They are bred for moderation, udder quality and ease of maintenance. Breeding: Early group - 15 head due February 25th thru end of March. AI d to Fairview Emblazon and bull bred Emblazon brothers. Late group - 40 head due March 26th for 45 days. AI d to calving ease Sinclair Timeless son and bull bred to calving ease full brothers. Shipping: Hooks Ranch, Reed Point, Montana. These heifers all stem from breeders with emphasis on maternal value Broadcast Live Dish Network Channel 232 superiorlivestock.com info: In most cases we preg. check twice for accuracy. Check with us for more accurate April, May/June calvers. This is a uniform bunch Call or for a video of these heifers. Sale day phone Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 21

24 75 Y Heifers Approx 48 Head Commercial Bred Heifers These heifers come from Bill Yager s herd. He started 20 years ago with the best set of cows he thought could handle tough country. He has AI d for 2 decades and always bred for the mother cow. Over the years, Bill has used the following sires known for their maternal excellence: Sitz Traveler, N Bar EXT, Rainmaker 340, Retail Product, Rito 6I6, New Design 878. Breeding: Bred to Pinetree Emblazon, a proven calving ease bull, with three generations of accuracy. Ranking in the top 3% for Calving Ease Direct. Expect outstanding females. Calving: AI group due Feb 27th for 10+ days. Bull bred calving dates available sale day. Shipping: Joliet, Montana Longevity is a common denominator in the pedigree of these females. Call or for a video of these heifers. Bill has AI d for many years and pays very close attention to maternal value. Sale day phone Sale Day Phone Saturday, ay, November er 22, 2, (Chris) (Melinda) These heifers have always been in big country known to be tough. Balanced, feminine, long-made heifers 22 e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

25 76 H Heifers Approx 71 Commercial Bred Heifers This is an exceptional set of uniform Cowmaker females. Their gene pool consists of stacked genetics of Redland Bulls. Redland Angus of Wyoming is all about cow efficiency and maternal value. We have a high value for cattle out of their program. These females will end up in the 1,250+ pound range, be broody, flesh early and take care of themselves. Breeding: AI d to 994W, a Homer son, whom ranks in the top 3% of the breed for Calving Ease Direct. Bull bred exposed to calving ease sons of Rito/Emulation bred bulls. This is a very uniform set. Calving: AI d to begin calving Feb 26th for 10+ days. Bull bred calving dates will be available sale day. Shipping: Joliet, Montana Call or for a video of these heifers. In most cases we preg. check twice for accuracy. Check with us for more accurate April, May/June calvers. They will end up big barreled and able to convert grass efficiently. These heifers will be cake broke Sale Day Phone Saturday, November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 23

26 77 Halverson Heifers 12 Head Commercial Bred Heifers These are prime Cowmaker kind. Kevin has selected his best and one will find few better when it comes to docility, moderation and muscle. Melinda and I own several cows from Kevin and they are treasured females in our recipe herd. The 2012 born sisters to these heifers were our top sellers to Hooks Ranch. Breeding: AI d to a proven calving ease Emulation/ Rito bred bull. Calving: Due March 6th for 10 days Shipping: Joliet, Montana Not only Sale good Day but Phone incredibly Saturday, docile. November 22, (Chris) (Melinda) 78 E Heifers Apprx 20 Head Commercial Bred Heifers This is a set of Cowmaker bred heifers that are all sired by Emulation of Thistledew 0E2. These uniform females were daughters from a load of super nice, highly docile heifers we bought from Halverson s Ranch. Docile, uniform, low maintenance, predictable females to build a commercial herd around. Call or for a video of these heifers. Never before have we offered a set of heifers sired by the same bull. Breeding: These heifers were bred to Duff Angus. Bull bred to Rito/Emulation calving ease sons. Calving: AI group due Feb 16th for 10+ days. Due date on bull breds will be available sale day. Shipping: Joliet, Montana This set of females is a SALE FEATURE. Sale day phone e: chris@thistledewcattle.com

27 Thistledew Land & Ranch Brokerage THE LEGACY RANCH PROGRAM MONTANA AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENTS Land & Agriculture The Two Most Important Wealth Builders in the Next Decade Build Your Own Legacy Chris & Melinda Jeffrey

28 Thistledew Land & Cattle Company PO Box 449 Joliet MT Broadcast Live Dish Network Channel 232 superiorlivestock.com info: Sale Day Phone (Chris) (Melinda) Build Your Own Legacy Lot 4 Lot 7 Lot 10 Lot 32 Lot 59 Lot 72 Lot 73 Premium Commercial Bred Heifers Open Commercial Replacement Heifers Fancy Fall Open Purebred Replacement Females Angus Bulls SimAngus Bulls Saturday, November 22, :00 pm at Pine Bluff Ranch