Official Publication of the American Volume 3 Issue 2 Official Publication of the American Galloway Breeders Association. Galloway Breeders Association.
American Galloway Breeders Association Newsletter c/o Dene Vance, Editor 12535 CR 23 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Phone: 303-887-1731 «AddressBlock»
E-mail: [email protected] Today P.S. Dues are due!! Inside this issue: Join or Renew Today! GRAND CHAMPION BULL NWSS 2013 President’s Message 3
NWSS 1,7,10 11,15
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Editors Notes 9
Kenneth Paulson 12, 13 HIGH TOP tribute 14 NCBA Trade Show 12 GLENFIDDICH XANTHUS (DUN) QUALITY VALUE SIRE: LAST GS OF SULLY DAM: GLENFIDDICH HONEY (DUN) Membership 15 BULLS, HEIFERS & SHOWN BY GLENFIDDICH GALLOWAYS PERCENTAGE HEIFERS FOR SALE Galloway Traits: GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE NWSS 2013 Moderate Mature Size, Cows weigh 1200-1500, I have purchased the semen and USA rights for Bulls 1800-2,300 lbs. the 100% Scottish bull, Braveheart of Gal-Way. Easy Calving, Low birth wt. Braveheart sired the Grand Champion Bull Highly Resistant if not (Kirkstead Tauras) at the Castle Douglas Gallo- Immune to Brisket Disease. way Show and Sale in Scotland this past Febru- Feed Efficient, 1 inch of Hair cuts feed costs 25% and is ary. Kirkstead Tauras sold for $11,200.00 U.S. shed off in Summer heat. Contact us for Semen Packages For Sale Work in All Climates E Mail: [email protected] High Yield, Low waste Carcass Traits. Eli Berry 1855 220th Ave Mora, MN 55051 Highly Maternal, Hardy, GLENFIDDICH YOU GO GIRL Disease Resistant SIRE: TRI Y TEXAS 8T DAM: GLENFIDDICH UNIQUE “Home of Real World Meat & Potatoes Cattle” Strongest Poll in the industry SHOWN BY GLENFIDDICH GALLOWAYS Pa ge 15 A GBA Toda y Volume 3 Issue 2 Pa ge 2 A GBA Toda y Volume 3 Issue 2
We also have semen available NWSS Youth Results: How Do I Join the AGBA? Junior Showmanship Ages 5-9: Glenfiddich for USA export from 6 outstanding sires Membership applications are available on line at the First Place: Hank Blegen web site. www.AmericanGalloway.com Just print one out and send it in. Galloways Many Thanks to our buyers at the NWSS: Intermediate Showmanship Ages 10-15: What if I have questions? You are always welcome to First Place: Madison Schumacher call a board member and ask questions. You may wish All inquiries to to call someone in your time zone—but any of us Brass Ring Galloways, Second Place: Josh Zimmerschied would be happy to assist you. John McIlwraith Terry, MT
905-659-2792 Blegen Galloways, Kin- Membership Applications are mailed to the CLRC. [email protected] dred, ND Senior Showmanship Ages 16 and Up: Or John, Sr. Chuck Cole, Mora MN First Place: Jackie Henderson Jonathan Kagan, Memberships are as follows: 905-659-3010 Second Place: Crystal Blake Uphill Farms, [email protected] Full Membership—$80 per year Clinton Corners, NY Associate Memberships—$25 per year Wilbur Kehrli, Junior Member with 2012 Heifer Calf: Junior Memberships—$40 one time
Manchester, IA First Place: Suncrest Zella, shown by Victoria Make checks payable to the AGBA 1001 Regional Road 97, RR3 Puslinch, ON, Canada NOB 2JO Sue and Scott Schoultz, Blake, Suncrest Farms Wetmore, CO www.glenfiddich-galloways.ca Second Place: Suncrest Zepher, shown by Crystal Blake, Suncrest Farms Where to find Galloways Russ & Susan Waples FOR SALE: Junior Member with 2011 Heifer Calf: on the Web Terry, MT Brass First Place: Suncrest Yahoo shown by Crystal www.AmericanGalloway.com Seven Black 406-635-2114 Blake, Suncrest Farms www.CLRC.ca Registered Heifers, [email protected] Ring Second Place: Suncrest Y-Not shown by www.Galloway-World.org March & April Calves, Victoria Blake, Suncrest Farms Galloways One June. www.Galloway.ca/
Moderate Size www.Beltie.org Champion Junior Heifer: Suncrest Yahoo Sired by: BAR R VICTOR www.ALBC-USA.org Reserve Champion Heifer: Suncrest Y-Not Out of: BRASS RING COWS www.AmericanCattlemen.com
One Paternal Sister was Junior Member showing Steer Calf: www.aaaLivestock.com Reserve Grand at the NILE Champion: Tropic Thunder shown by Lorna www.CattleToday.com & Reimer of Alden, MN www.WYLR.net 2 others were First and Second Reserve Champion: Kiwiwana Dr. No shown www.Gallowayhistlib.com in their class at the NWSS by Clayton Stephens of Clinton Corners, NY BeefMagazine.com
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Presidents Corner: Harley Blegen AGBA Memories of a Respected Man Directors A name that will be remembered in the Galloway breed is Kenny Paulson, a partner and brother of Shy An Gallo- way’s of Valley City, ND. Kenny has seen, lived, loved and shared so much about the Galloway breed over the Greetings Galloway breeders, Pacific Time Zone: years. I don’t know off hand when they started their cattle ranch, but it’s got to be close to 50 years or more. Gayle Cerullo (360)675-2379 I would venture to say there probably isn’t a herd of Galloways in the United States or Canada that doesn’t I have to smile, as I write this article. We are Jacqueline (360)319-5462 have their bloodlines someplace in there genetics. Kenny could sit and talk Galloway until “literally” the cows getting rain, and not snow. This winter has hung on Greenwell came home. Many of those bloodlines turned out to become grand champion cattle in the shows throughout longer than most all over the country wanted. Last year at this time, we had grass peeking through. This year, the snow has only settled down to 6 inches. Mountain Time Zone: the US and Canada. Granted, it was over 2ft most of the winter. I know I shouldn’t complain about Susan Waples (406)635-2114 He could throw out numbers, dates, weights and bloodlines at the drop of a hat. He was a walking encyclopedia, moisture, as the pastures and hay fields will sure take off when it decides to much like the Canadian’s Hugh Crawford. They had much different personalities of course, but the same pas- warm up. Debra Vance (970)405-5784 sion for the breed. Calving has gone well, even with the -20 F temps in February and the Central Time Zone: I have wonderful memories of Kenny along with Palmer & Maxine, when we would all descend on the ranch. We’d every other day blizzards we had during March. We ran heavy on bull calves, Darrell Reimer (507)265-3878 wanted more heifers, but they are all good and healthy. Some have shorter ears come for the Winter Show in March or coming and going to The Nile and/or Agribition. He always gave us a thanks to Mother Nature, but alive and well. A lesser breed would have Harley Blegen (701)645-9073 tour of the cattle, then we’d go back to Palmer’s, and Maxine would get us fed and give us a place to sleep on assumed room temperature. (President) our way thru North Dakota. Oh the memories I have… for the better part of the years it was the 3 of them. The commercial beef industry interest in Galloway is steadily increasing. Eastern Time Zone: Kenny came to our place in WI several times, field days, delivered cattle and for World Beef Expo. We would The high grain prices, and the shortage of hay, have producers questioning their Joan Hoffman (517)627-2310 see him at the Nile, sometimes he would sit quietly and other times he would judge the cattle at the show. You breed of choice. Over the years, cheap grain has allowed producers to feed / might not always agree with his choices, but everyone respected his opinions. One of my last memories of him supplement their herds to fit their environment. Now they are leaning towards Joyce Jones (724)924-2938 was judging a show wearing the Galloway vest they owned. I think I will have one made with a hide that we finding cattle that fit their environment. At Large: have to remember him by. As Galloway breeders, we can increase demand for our cattle by Eli Berry (612)390-2249 Sometimes after a show we would all be known to sit around a few tables at the War Bonnet having some re- continually pushing the feed efficiency and longevity traits our Galloways have. Jody Hipsher (715)742-3495 freshments and share stories and lots of laughter. He always had some Ole and Lena jokes to share. You had Cattle prices remain high, so females that can last are very valuable. Galloways have longevity, remind perspective buyers of this. The carcassing ability and to laugh with his presentation and that ND accent! He’d usually sit quietly taking it all in and after his two al- Shawn (406)622-5601 other valuable traits can be slid in as a bonus to the new owners. lotted Long Island tea he’d go off to his room. He was the one in the group that knew his limit, some of us Shumacher The AGBA continues to see increased registrations and transfers. This should have followed his lead. Do you remember him being in love with the gal with the short black leather Joel Jackson (406)486-5408 is a sign of good things to come. I have said it before, and I will reiterate the skirt!! necessity of advertising what you have. If you don’t feel comfortable with your On the Web: I just wanted to share what was in my heart for this gentle giant in the Galloway breed and how he has affect- own website, look at setting up a Facebook page for your cattle. It is FREE, www.AmericanGalloway.com ed my life and maybe yours. My only regret is not keeping in better touch with him and Palmer after they sold and can reach hundreds if not thousands of people. We have had a website for their herd. I can’t make that up, but one day I/we can talk Galloways with him once again. He has touched years now, and it has brought in lots of interest in our operation. We have On Face Book: search groups for posted pictures and other Galloway related material on Facebook, and have many people and given us allot of memories. been overwhelmed with “friend” requests. It gets you noticed. American Galloway Cattle
From those I have talked to regarding the production sales in Canada, And the Youth Organization is there too! Thanks for the memories Kenny… Zoe Siperly, Kalli-Mon Galloways everyone seemed pleased with the overall demand and averages of the sales. I have rambled on long enough. I wish everyone the best of luck AGBA Youth Organization calving, and for a very prosperous 2013. Stop in Post messages to members and Friends. Great place to post Promoting Galloways, Your Photos!
Harley A GBA Toda y Volume 3 Issue 2 Pa ge 13 Pa ge 4 A GBA Toda y Volume 3 Issue 2 A tribute to a Galloway Legend….Kenny Paulson, “Shy An Galloways” Kenneth Paulson, age 81, of Valley City died Sunday February 17th at his rural Valley City residence. A Memorial PR Advertising and more Service will be conducted at 1 PM Saturday Feb. 23rd at Epworth United Methodist church in Valley City with Rev. By Deb Vance Dayne Zachrison officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be past and present members of the Baldhill Rod and Gun Club and they are asked to meet at the church 15 minutes prior to services. Military Honors will be rendered by the North Dakota National Guard Honors Team. Kenneth Lawrence Paulson was born Dec. 8, 1931 at Valley City, ND the son of NWSS 2013 Theodore and Olga (Aasland) Paulson. He attended school at Getchell #3 and then did farm and livestock work until entering the US ARMY in 1952. He was discharged in 1954 and then lived for a time in California before returning to Thank you to all of the exhibitors at this years NWSS. WOW! Did you see all of the North Dakota and partnering with his brother Palmer in business. His entire life revolved around farming and Galloway Cattle. The largest show in recent history. I can’t thank each and every one of you livestock and Kenneth was quite a livestock judge. He traveled to other states and Canada in this capacity. He also enough for your efforts and hard work. loved to hunt and fish; he was a member of the Baldhill Rod and Gun Club and the club held meetings at his house for After the hotel fiasco—move’um out & move’um back. The hospitality room was once many years. He also was quite proud of his hunting dogs. Kenneth died Sunday at the farm he spent his entire life on. again the place to hang out with your fellow breeders and have fun. It is my favorite time; the yards are fun but frequently Survivors include his two brothers, George and Palmer both of Valley City and several nieces and nephews. He was cold. A hot meal and a place to unwind is just what the doctor ordered. preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Olga, two brothers Oscar and Robert, and 4 sisters, Belinda, Thelma, We all learned to show the “Scottish way.” Right, wrong or otherwise…..we sort of got the hang of it! The Judge— Agnes, and Myrtle. John Maxwell—kept telling us “how very honored he was to be in the States and Judge our show.” He had dinner after the The Galloway Breed lost one very enthusiastic breeder. Kenny took much pride and so enjoyed his Galloways. If you show and visited with all of us in the hospitality room that night. Just a refresher note: Mr. Maxwell owns his favorite Dun were fortunate enough to have met Kenny, you certainly would have heard about his Galloway history. Kenny’s Galloway and Belted Galloway as well. He is a respected & regular Judge at Galloway shows all over “back home.” cattle operation was nestled in the hills near the Sheyenne River by Valley City, ND. His ranch had beautiful, deep I will be attending the All Breed Meeting the end of this month for the 2014 show. Thank you for your judging coulees filled with oak trees and hills rolling with waves of grass- perfect for a cattle operation. Kenny and his brother nominations, they are due on April 19th as with class changes. The one amendment for this year will be that in the Cow / (Palmer) had a cow/calf operation. Their herd comprised mostly of black Galloways. At one time, they had up to 200 calf Pairs—both the cow and calf will be registered or registerable Galloways. head of Galloway and Galloway cross cattle. They sold seed-stock all over the country, you will find their herd name At this time I wish to thank all of the people that donated money for the ABGA Belt Buckles. There were 10 in many of the Galloways today. people that we are very pleased to publish an AD in appreciation for their support. It was first seen in the Show Program and now on the opposite page. If you would like to participate again next year please let me know. I can recall Kenny telling us about how his Galloway cattle were never hard on fences; won’t bunch up in the summer I also need to thank Meagan Stephens for organizing the Youth Show Classes for me and for putting together the heat when the flies were bad; didn’t have a picky diet- would graze the harsh, undesirable grasses, and were great Youth Participation Awards. They were gorgeous and the Youth’s loved them. She also did a very professional presenta- mother cows. They were the best you could ever find. He would always say, “those fuzzy headed professors don’t tion of said awards. Thanks again! know how cattle need to work out here.” “ Why would anyone want to raise any other breed.” You would have never heard an ill word said about his Galloways. I believe he truly missed having those Galloway cattle around after they Thank you to Kay Castner for all of her support; our announcer and interpreter Bob Airth; Dawson Masters & Scott Griffith and Greg Brown, last but not least Twianna Beach who helped with ribbons. These people arrived as sold out in 1998. spectators and were gracious enough to lend a hand to make the show happen. Throughout the years, Kenny showed cattle, and attended the Galloway field days, whenever possible. Kenny all judged Galloway shows at the Canadian Western Agribition and the World Beef Expo.
I have spent countless hours driving Kenny to and from Galloway events and shows. He would say “ You drive, I will visit with you and keep you awake.” Sometimes it was just him and I, other times we packed into my pickup hauling Galloways somewhere. Kenny always talked about how it was a good thing my speedometer only went to 85 and not 100, as we lost the needle many times on the way to the NILE and Agribition. He was very concerned the one time we took Palmer’s car to one of the field days…that speedometer went up to 120 mph. Little did many of you know, he was quite the horseman. He had many stories about chasing cattle and breaking horses.
I can guarantee after spending a few hours with Kenny if you weren’t a true Galloway believer by the time you were done- there must be something wrong with you! The 2013 Hospitality Room. A great place to “hang out” and in some ways more important than the whole show! Time with friends! Remembering a great cattleman and friend to the Galloway breed.
Harley A GBA Toda y Volume 3 Issue 2 Pa ge 12 A GBA Toda y Volume 3 Issue 2 Pa ge 5 The AGBA is now a Beef Industry Associate Member of the NCBA The AGBA will now be among the Breed Organizations Listed at Award Buckle Sponsors the NCBA. We are also very excited to announce we are scheduled to have a Trade Show Booth at the NCBA Meeting in Nashville, TN Feb 4-7, 2014 . I am personally very excited that Eli Berry has taken over as Chair- man for the event! Thank you Eli! We will need your help. We need people We wish to Recognize & Thank all the Breeders that stepped up to the plate for the to come and staff the booth. Please contact us if you would like to opportunity to sponsor one of this years award buckles. These shows do not happen with participate in this exciting event and tout the Galloway Breed Attributes out the support of All of our Galloway Breeders. and be an Ambassador of the Breed. The Trade Show Display made it’s debut at the NWSS. It was easy to set up very good looking and well received by all. The New AGBA Blegen Galloways 701-645-9073 Paradise Galloways 940-683-4146 Logo is on it and Every color and color pattern is represented. A fresh Kenny Paulson Harley & Michelle Blegen Dawn, Erik & Remmington Swensson exciting new look for the AGBA. 15788 52nd St. SE 2007 FM 2123 —————————————— Kindred, ND 58051 Paradise, TX 76073 Keep the Galloways on the Move! Character consists of what Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] you do on the third or forth CK Galloways 406-622-5601 Promoting Galloways at every turn! tries. DD Ranch 907-405-5784 Deb Vance Shawn Schumacher Deb & Dene Vance PO Box 1268 [email protected] 970-405-5784 12535 CR 23 James Michener Fort Benton, MT 59442 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW RESULTS 2013
COW/CALF PAIRS: First Place: T-7 Pat S02 Shown by Nolind Ward, NBar Cattle Co. of Russell Springs, KS Second Place: Berry’s Urma Shown by Eli Berry, Berry Ranch of Mora, MN
PRODUCTION SENIOR COW: First Place: Suncrest Unity Shown by Suncrest Farms of Listowel, ON Second Place: Sunnybrook Symphony Shown by Stewart Ranch of Napa, CA
DIVISION CHAMPION SENIOR COW: Suncrest Unity RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR COW: T-7 Pat S02
BULLS CALVED APRIL—JUNE 2012: First Place: Suncrest Zeus shown by Suncrest Farms of Listowel, ON Second Place: Berry’s Zip shown by Eli Berry, Berry Ranch of Mora. MN
BULLS CALVED JANUARY—MARCH 2012: First Place: HB Moto Moto shown by Michelle Blegen, Blegen Galloways of Kindred, ND Second Place: Glenfiddich Zeus shown by John McIlwraith. Glenfiddich Galloways of Puslinsch, ON
DIVISION CHAMPION 2012 BULL: HB Moto Moto RESERVE CHAMPION 2012 BULL: Glenfiddich Zeus BULLS CALVED 2011: First Place: Glenfiddich Yukon shown by John McIlwraith. Glenfiddich Galloways of Puslinsch, ON Second Place: Glenfiddich Yale shown by John Mcilwraith. Glenfiddich Galloways of Puslinsch, ON
BULLS BORN PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2010 First Place: Glenfiddich Xanthas shown by John Mcilwraith, Glenfiddich Galloways of Puslinsch, ON Second Place: Suncrest Xpo shown by Suncrest Farms of Listowel, ON
MATURE BULLS 2009 AND OLDER First Place: HB Wedge shown by Debra Vance, DD Ranch of Fort Lupton, CO
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NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW RESULTS 2013 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL NWSS 2013
HEIFERS CALVED AFTER JULY 1, 2012: First Place: Suncrest Zella Shown by Suncrest Farms of Listowel, ON Second Place: Berry’s Zurma Shown by Eli Berry—Berry Ranch of Mora, MN
CLASS 102A HEIFERS CALVED APRIL—JUNE 2012: First Place: Berry’s Zeuba 77Z Shown by Eli Berry—Berry Ranch of Mora, MN Second Place: Suncrest Zepher Shown by Suncrest Farms of Listowel, ON
CLASS 102B HEIFERS CALVED APRIL—JUNE 2012: First Place: Brass Ring Zephyr Shown by Russ & Susan Waples, Brass Ring Galloways of Terry, MT HB WEDGE Second Place: Brass Ring Zingara Shown by Russ & Susan Waples, Brass Ring Galloways of Terry, MT SIRE: HB SHAKEDOWN DAM: BRASS RING MORGANA
SHOWN BY DD RANCH GALLOWAYS OF FORT LUPTON, CO HEIFERS CALVED JANUARY—MARCH 2012: First Place: HB Ziffany Shown by Michelle Blegen, Blegen Galloways of Kindred, ND Second Place: HB Zaida Shown by Michelle Blegen, Blegen Galloways of Kindred, ND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE NWSS 2013 DIVISION CHAMPION 2012 HEIFER: HB Ziffany RESERVE CHAMPION 2012 HEIFER: HB Zaida
HEIFERS CALVED JULY—DECEMBER 2011: First Place: Driftwood Channel Shown by Bill & Katie Bliss, Blissful Acres of Newkirk, OK
HEIFERS CALVED JANUARY—JUNE 2011: First Place: Glenfiddich You Go Girl Shown by John McIlwraith , Glenfiddich Galloways of Puslinch, ON Second Place: Suncrest Yahoo Shown by Suncrest Farms of Listowel, ON
DIVISION CHAMPION 2011 HEIFER: Glenfiddich You Go Girl RESERVE CHAMPION 2011 HEIFER: Suncrest Yahoo CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: Glenffidich You Go Girl SUNCREST X-CELLENT RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER: HB Ziffany SIRE: SUNCREST SILVESTER DAM: KINTAIL SUSIE BRED FEMALES BORN PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2010: SHOWN BY SUNCREST FARMS OF LISTOWEL, ON First Place: Suncrest Unity shown by Suncrest Farms of Listowel, ON Second Place: Suncrest X-cellent shown by Suncrest Farms of Listowel, ON Pa ge 8 A GBA Toda y Volume 3 Issue 2 A GBA Toda y Volume 3 Issue 2 Pa ge 9
FROM THE EDITOR:
We enjoyed meeting new friends and becoming reacquainted with fellow Galloway Breeders at the 2013 National Western Stock Show. It was very good to get to know our Canadian friends the McIlwraith and Salter families and former AGBA President Steve Castner and his wife Kay. Thank you Steve and Kay for coming all this way to support the breed. Registered White Registered Black Many thanks to all of you who have helped with this newsletter. I have received some suggestions in recent months on new ideas for this AGBA Today and you will be Now you get to choose…….the DD Ranch has gone over “to the dark side!” seeing those implemented in the future. We invite comment and help from everyone. Heifers, Cows & Bulls in both colors. Dene Vance For a complete list visit our web site. Prices are there also. Editor When you buy with us ...Genetic Tests, Registration & Transfers are paid by us & we take Credit Cards! 303-887-1731
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BLISFUL PARTI DOLL SHOWN BY BILL & KATIE BLISS, BLISFUL ACRES OF NEWKIRK, OK EDITOR’S NOTE: The Salter family and Judge & Mrs. Maxwell at the NWSS 2013 THE JUDGE COMMENTED THAT HE WAS VERY IMPRESSSED BY THIS ANIMAL