The 78th Annual Red Bluff Bull, Gelding, and Stock Dog Sale was challenged with trying to outdo records and landmarks set from the year before. The challenge was accepted and the 2019 edition was one of the most widely recognized, weeklong events in the Western U.S.
A picture-perfect weather pattern set the tone for the week as stock from around the West came, competed, and traded to new owners in a truly historic fashion. This piece highlights the individual champion for all the work that goes in to being named a champion at Red Bluff.
The Bull Sale started with the range bull show on Tuesday, Jan. 22, followed by the halter show and selection of the Supreme Champion on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
With over 400 bulls entered, being named a champion isn’t an easy feat. Bulls must perform the entire week, present themselves in front of a sifting committee before being evaluated for quality in front of a grading committee. Congrats to these exhibitors for their excellent cattle who were named champions in their breeds and classes.
The 57th Annual Gelding Sale is on a path to higher averages and has been for several years. The quality that is coming in is also getting stronger and stronger. Geldings in this sale are put through an absolute test for soundness, quality, training, and handling. Look for the Gelding Sale report in this section for more details. It was an absolutely successful event.
[inline_image file=”b65b6fe838ced7032d9054a75c8894fa.jpg” caption=”Max, the 2019 Champion stock dog of the 2019 Red Bluff Bull and Gelding sale, a tri-colored male raised and trained by Ryggin Zollman, Wallowa, OR.”]
The Stock Dog Sale is a highlight year in and year out. With momentum swinging in the upward direction, this sale is gathering more than just stockmen who need a finished stock dog. Breeders are now coming in to build programs around this sale. The room is always completely packed for the sale and outstanding results came.
Look for the Stock Dog Sale report for all the final points and the historical situation that was a result from several very talented canines.
Below is a list of the champion recently named at this year’s Red Bluff events. Not only do these consignors deserve sincere congratulations, but also all the consignors do. It is because of the tough competition in each species that being named a champion brings on a prestige that is very deserved. For more information, go to www.redbluffbullsale.com. — Logan Ipsen, WLJ fieldman
Champion Halter Bulls
• Supreme Champion—Owings Cattle Co., Powell Butte, OR
• Reserve Supreme Champion—Zanolini Cattle Co., Healdsburg, CA
• Champion Angus—Zanolini Cattle Co., Healdsburg, CA
• Champion Hereford—Morrell Ranches, Willows, CA
• Champion Charolais—Rafter DN Charolais, Powell Butte, OR
• Champion Polled Hereford—Weimer Cattle Co., Susanville, CA
• Champion AOB and Red Angus—Owings Cattle Co., Powell Butte, OR
• Champion Balancer—Louie’s Cattle Services, Burns, OR
• Champion Maine-Anjou—Macfarlane Cattle Co., McArthur, CA
• Champion Shorthorn—Cardey Ranches, Turlock, CA
• Champion SimAngus—Strickler Livestock, Orland, CA
• Champion Simmental—Hinton Ranch Simmentals, Montague, CA
• Champion Calving Ease Angus—The Bull Mart, Burns, OR
• Champion Calving Ease Red Angus—Bianchi Ranches, Gilroy, CA
Champion Range Bulls
• Champion Angus—Zanolini Cattle Co., Healdsburg, CA
• Champion Balancer—Louie’s Cattle Services, Burns, OR
• Champion Charolais—Rafter DN Charolais, Powell Butte, OR
• Champion Hereford—Huffords Herefords, Fort Rock, OR
• Champion SimAngus—Little Shasta Ranch, Montague, CA
• Champion Simmental—Hinton Ranch Simmentals, Montague, CA
• Champion Red Angus—Owings Cattle Co., Powell Butte, OR
• Ideal Jack Owens Bull—Romans Ranches, Harper, OR
• Overall Consignment of the Year—Morrell Ranches, Willows, CA
Champion Geldings
• Champion Cow Horse—Zeph Schulz, Coalville, UT
• Champion Cutting Horse—Richard Montarbo, Paynes Creek, CA
• Champion Snaffle Bit—Zeph Schul, Coalville, UT
• Champion Conformation—Caleb Jantz, Nyssa, OR
• Champion Head Horse—Dan Macedo, Sonora, CA
• Champion Heel Horse—James Ferreira, Galt, CA
• Champion Stock Horse—Richard Montarbo, Paynes Creek, CA
• Craig Owens Ideal Ranch Horse—Faith Jacobson, Marsing, ID
Champion Dog
• Champion Stock Dog—Ryggin Zollman, Wallowa, OR
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