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.
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 — The England Ranch, Powell Butte, OR.
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Champion Charolais — Reis Livestock, Gridley, CA.
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Champion AOB and SimAngus — Check X Livestock, Powell Butte, OR.
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Champion Balancer — Cardey Ranches, Turlock, CA.
Champion Polled Hereford — Chico State University, Chico, CA.
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Champion Maine Anjou — Brocco Show Cattle, Petaluma, CA.
Champion Red Angus — K Bar Ranches, Central Point, OR.
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Champion Simmental — Cole Cattle Co, Hamlin, TX.
Reserve Champion Calving Ease — K Bar D Ranch, Redmond, OR.
Champion Range Bulls
Overall Range Ready and Champion Angus — Peerless Ranches, Prineville, OR.
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Champion Calving Ease — Shandar Angus Ranch, Payson, UT.
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Champion Balancer — Cardey Ranches, Turlock, CA.
Champion Charolais — Cardey Ranches, Turlock, CA.
Champion Hereford — Kudlac Herefords, Grants Pass, OR.
Champion SimAngus — T & S Livestock, Gerber, CA.
Champion Simmental — EV Show Cattle, Wilton, CA.
Ideal Jack Owens Bull — Broken Box Ranch, Williams, CA.
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Overall Consignment of the Year — Shandar Angus Ranch, Payson, UT.
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Champion Geldings
Champion Cow Horse — Walt & Mary Vermedahl, Flagstaff, AZ.
Champion Cutting Horse — Reagan Glenn, Paso Robles, CA, and Harry De Haan, Filer, ID.
Champion Snaffle Bit — Tucker & Tina Robinson, Shandon, CA.
Champion Conformation — William Pennebaker, Wilton, CA.
Champion Head Horse — Walt & Mary Vermedahl, Flagstaff, AZ.
Champion Heel Horse — Gary Scheer, Santa Ynez, CA.
Champion Stock Horse — Walt & Mary Vermedahl, Flagstaff, CA.
Craig Owens Ideal Ranch Horse — Andrea Feeney, Willows, CA.
Champion Stock Dog
Champion Stock Dog — Tom Richards, Melba, ID.
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