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It takes more than a week of competition to become a champion at Red Bluff. Months of preparation, training, feeding and care go into each and every consignment. Whether it’s a bull, a dog or a horse, every consignment must have planning and daily work put in to reach the top. It’s an honor to consign a champion, and it’s a huge reward when they’re sold.
Red Bluff has taken on its own identity; it’s a community, a go-to event. It’s become more than a show and sale—it’s become a remarkable marketing platform to connect livestock buyers and sellers together, build on industry networking and kindle friendships that last a lifetime.
When a person takes a step back and looks at the history this event has, it’s hard not to appreciate all the champions that have come through the rings. It’s often said that this year’s sale is what will determine next year’s sale. Unhappy customers and consignors don’t equal successive quality sales. Year after year, by holding the standards so high, the Red Bluff committees are setting in place a standard that ensures buyers of these animals receive the quality they are expecting to buy. This mindset has created an atmosphere which keeps competition at an extremely high level.
This culture of competition is instilled in these consignors. Many of these consignors have been bringing animals to Red Bluff for years—some as many as 50 years! They understand what it takes to bring quality year in and year out. New consignors are pushed to bring their best, and the bar of competition continues to rise. It is exciting, yet humbling, to think about what the future holds for these events.
The staple sale in the week of Red Bluff is the bull sale. For 82 years, this sale has been a pride of Northern California. This sale has evolved as market conditions have changed, but the fact remains that consistent quality from across the western U.S. comes to Red Bluff. Support from ranchers that gather to purchase bulls every year creates strong demand for top quality bulls. Educated sifters and graders uphold the standards so that only the best bulls sell. A bull must not waiver or falter throughout the week to make the sale. Beyond the sale, to be named a champion is an extremely hard thing to do! A bull must be sound, athletic, balanced and correct. Plus, he must look like what the markets want today.
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When the final gavel fell, 260 bulls had walked through the sale ring with an average price of $4,960. The demand stayed strong throughout the sale and cattle were sold to multiple states across the West.
Below is a list of the champions that were selected at this year’s event. All those who consigned, not just these champions, deserve huge congratulations because every animal contributes to the overall success. If you’d like to learn more about Red Bluff, go to www.RedBluffBullSale.com to learn more, watch videos and check in for next year’s dates.
Champion halter bulls
Supreme champion and champion Hereford – Kudlac Herefords, Grants Pass, OR.
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Reserve supreme champion and champion Angus – Shandar Angus Ranch, Payson, UT.
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Champion Charolais – Reis Livestock, Gridley, CA.
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Champion SimAngus – Cole Cattle Company, Hamlin, TX.
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Champion Balancer – Louie’s Cattle Services, Burns, OR.
Champion AOB and champion polled Hereford – High Desert Cattle, Canyon City, OR.
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Champion Maine Anjou – Brocco Show Cattle, Petaluma, CA.
Champion Red Angus – Kool Breeze Livestock, Adin, CA.
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Champion Shorthorn – Cardey Ranches, Turlock, CA.
Champion Calving Ease Angus – The England Ranch, Powell Butte, OR.
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Champion range bulls
Overall Range Ready and champion Charolais – Romans Ranches, Harper, OR.
Champion Angus and reserve champion Calving Ease Angus – Cooper Cattle, Oakdale, CA.
Champion Balancer – Louie’s Cattle Services, Burns, OR.
Champion Hereford – Morrell Ranches, Willows, CA.
Champion SimAngus – Check X Livestock, Powell Butte, OR.
Champion Simmental – Hinton Ranch Simmentals, Montague, CA.
Ideal Jack Owens Bull – Romans Ranches, Harper, OR.
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Overall Consignment of the Year – Cooper Cattle, Oakdale, CA.
Champion geldings
Champion cow horse – Justin Wright, Santa Maria, CA.
Champion cutting horse – Shelly Franklin, Paicines, CA.
Champion snaffle bit – Shelly Franklin, Paicines, CA.
Champion conformation – Mahlon Owens, Red Bluff, CA.
Champion head horse – Masey Minton, Witter Springs, CA.
Champion heel horse – Shelly Franklin, Paicines, CA.
Champion stock horse – Justin Wright, Santa Maria, CA.
Craig Owens Ideal Ranch Horse – Jimmy Van Belle, Paisley, OR.
Champion stock dog
Champion stock dog – Meridith Burroughs, Bonanza, OR.
