www.beltie.org
January 2015
US Beltie News
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BELTED GALLOWAY SOCIETY, I N C .
Lifetime and Yearly Awards Announced
Show Bull of the Year Countyline Connor 37033B. Bred by
Jay & Liz Dausman (IN). Owned by Steve & Chris Willis (IL).
President Michelle Ogle
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that a year has
passed since I wrote my first message as president. I am
honored to be able to continue in this position for 2015. I
want to thank all the membership for the time and effort they
put in every day to care for, promote, and further this amazing breed of cattle. From the small farm with one or two head, to the largest
of operations, every time someone sees the cattle out in the field, at a show,
on display, reads an advertisement, or sees a picture on social media, our
breed is promoted to the benefit of the entire membership.
By the time this newsletter arrives, you all should have received your membership update and dues notices. Please make sure to take the time to update
all of your contact information. We have found that many members have not
updated their information and it makes it hard for us contact you or include
you in some of the information we send out each year. Remember, this information is available for all prospective buyers through the CLRC website and
via a link to CLRC from our own website. Your next customer may be trying
Show Female of the Year PCSC Step Aside 5A (AI) (ET) 36320B.
Bred by Aldermere Farm (ME). Owned by Matt Thurston (ME).
to reach you!
As we go into this New Year, I want to take the time to thank all of our
Council members and contract labor for their service and dedication to our
Society. The many hours of time and funds you volunteer to the Society is
greatly appreciated. Thank you to Scott Griffith (TX) for his years of service
on Council, we will miss you. I would also like to welcome to our newest
Council member, Michael Crittenden (UT). I look forward to serving the
membership in the coming year!
On behalf of the Belted Galloway breed we are happy to announce the
Lifetime Point Awards and Show Point Awards. The Point Show Awards
were established many years ago to recognize the cattle that have been shown
throughout year and earned the most show points. The Silver, Gold and Platinum Awards are accumulative points. Points are assigned to animals whose
progeny have shown, as well as, individual animals that have shown from
year to year.
Show Female of the Year, PCSC Step Aside 5A (AI) (ET) 36320B, is
owned by Matt Thurston and Jade Gianforte, Pine Creek Show Cattle, Rumford Corner, Maine and bred by Aldermere Farm, Rockport, Maine. Matt and
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Show Sire of the Year Sunnybrook Valor 33432B. Bred by Steve &
Chris Willis (IL). Owned by Eric Finholdt (MN).
Show Dam of the Year Aldermere Xanderlee 32345B. Bred
owned by Aldermere Farm (ME).
and
JANUARY 2015
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In Memoriam
Keely R. Walsh
3/25/96 – 12/14/14
Keely R. Walsh of Lancaster,
Massachusetts died tragically on
December 14, 2014, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident.
Keely was born in Framingham,
Massachusetts and raised in the
community of Lancaster graduating from
Nashoba Regional High School in 2014.
She was proud to serve with the
Massachusetts Army National Guard while she attended Mt.
Wachusett Community College.
Keely also worked as an
administrative assistant.
Keely was an active member in 4-H and her projects included the
exhibition of beef cattle. She was a member of the 4-H Teen
Exchange Program. We know her best as a junior member of the
Belted Galloway Society Inc. showing Belted Galloway cattle for
Rota-Spring Farm of Sterling, Massachusetts. Keely exhibited at the
Big E, Fryeburg Fair, and many New England venues.
In honor of Army National Guard PFC Keely R. Walsh, the
Govenor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, issued an executive order
that all United States and Massachusetts flags were flown at halfstaff on December 19, 2014.
Keely is survived by her mother, Wanda J. (Brackett) Walsh, of
Lancaster; her father, Eugene Walsh, Jr., of Marlborough; a sister,
Grace T. Walsh, of Lancaster; maternal grandparents, Kenny and
Joan Brackett of Rangeley, ME; paternal grandparents, Eugene and
Jane Walsh of Framingham; her boyfriend, Maurice Haywood, III,
of Lancaster; her extended family, plus many friends and comrades.
AH Chatfield Jr Memorial Scholarship
The 2015 A. H. Chatfield, Jr., Memorial Scholarship applications are available. Three $1000 scholarships are awarded
annually. Forms may be requested from Executive Director,
Victor Eggleston, Phone (608) 220-1091; email: [email protected]
or
may
be
accessed
at
www.beltie.org.
The recipients must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a member of the Belted Galloway Junior Association, the Belted Galloway Society Inc., or be a child or
grandchild of a BGS member;
2. Be either a graduating high school senior or a
college student, or be enrolled in an advanced education program;
3. Submit the completed application form along
with a written essay explaining why you are the best possible
candidate for the scholarship. Added consideration will be
given to applicants enrolled in animal/agriculture-related
courses, and those experienced with Belted Galloway cattle.
Extracurricular and out-of-school activities will also be taken
into consideration.
Completed applications must be submitted to Executive
Director, Victor Eggleston, N8603 Zentner Rd., New Glarus,
WI 53574, and must be postmarked by April 30, 2015.
2014 Platinum Lifetime Awards
Females
Aldermere Liza II (AI) 18804B
Aldermere Nora (AI) 21688B
Aldermere Riga 12012B
Aldermere Ronda 12016B
Aldermere Xanderlee 32345B
Anderson Hill Contessa 27756D
Anderson Hill Pistolette 11662B
Angel Camp's Glory 13434B
Antietam Ladybug 18688B
BCA Kristy 18670B
Choptank Liz Thouron (AI) 10842
Driftwood Melody 21556B
Driftwood Raspberry II (AI) 27120B
Driftwood Riesling 24810B
Du Rapide Gina 27G (AI) (ET)
17726B -1708BE&H Julia (AI) 21870B
Enniscorthy Loretta 259L 24484B
Goose Creek Virginia Redding
13010B
Holbrook Hill Lilly (AI) (ET)
20216B
Holbrook Hill Sepia (AI) 27794D,W
Moonshadow Disney 25928D
Oak Valley Page 23308B
Oak Valley Tulley 11483B
Oak Valley Wendy 30728B
Prock Ridge Alaskan Rain 17214B
Prock Ridge Autumn (AI) 19410
Prock Ridge Dotty 15478D,W
Prock Ridge Little Dot 29213B
Ridgeview Rosanna (AI) (ET)
24794B
Rolling Acres Delores 31318B
Southdown Sophia 1S 29518B
Spurwink Magnolia 19908
Stonesthrow Ubetcha (AI)(ET)
30276B
Sunnybrook Alexis 29180B
Sunnybrook Elaine (AI) 24684B
Sunnybrook Tequila 26546B
Uphill Eleanor 18740B
Uphill Francine 21520B
Uphill Gwenevere (AI)(ET) 21424B
Windcrest Reba 7502
Males
Aldermere Ajax 3235
Aldermere Avery 3189
Aldermere Lance (AI) 8071B
Aldermere Moon 8791B
Aldermere Primo 7P (AI) 9955B
Aldermere Sean S9 (AI) 10801B
Aldermere Utam 11583B
Anderson Hill Bop Man 10615D
Anderson Hill Kool Dun 3725D
Anderson Hill Nashua 4883
Anderson Hill Robert 7389B
Anderson Hill Unbridled II (AI)
8505B
Anderson Hill Usher (AI) 8493B
Anderson Hill Valley Man (AI)
9007B
Antietam Porsche 9417B
Antietam Special Edition 10529B
Ashleigh Signature (AI) 617-AUS
Au Domaine First 4D(Red) 5845R
Au Domaine Lorna Line 7709B
Bolebec Dun Concorde 7953D
(3187)
Bolebec Dun Controller 2835D
Bur Mer Boris 4643
Dirigo Dallas (ET) -1847BDriftwood Jackal 6969B
Driftwood Kingsize (AI) 8095B
Driftwood Shield 11095B
Du Rapide Red King (ET) 7909R
E&H Billy (AI) (ET) 9181B
E&H Joshua (AI) 10159B
E&H Newman 10659B
Eastbrook Baxter (AI) 5379B
Fearrington After Hours 11607D
Goose Creek Spock 4705
Hav-A-Belt Merlin (AI) 8663B
Highland Farm Otto 5997B
Holbrook Hill Knicherbocker (AI)
Holbrook Hill McVicker 9075D
Holbrook Hill Sir Isaac Newton
9641D
Klover Korners Maximum 8773B
Linetree's Pistol Pete 9535B
Lullenden Bruno (2709)
Marben's Lochinvar 7691B
Marpine Calgary 3319
Meadowood Wayland 62W 32219B
Meadowood X-man 33650B
Mochrum Kingfisher (2879)
Northfield Donald 6519B
Ponderosa Ucon 7641B
Prock Ridge Boose 4825
Prock Ridge Calgary (AI) 10965B
Prock Ridge Simba 6321B
Ridgeview Nigel (AI) 9581B
Shiralee Moonshine (AI)(ET)
Southdown Holbrook Hill Lionel(AI)
(ET) 8117B
Southdown Unique 9U 11781B
Stonesthrow Ambassador 10731B
Stonesthrow Umbro 11941B
Sunnybrook Camelot 10875B
Sunnybrook Liberty 11499B
Sunnybrook Valor 33432B
Thistle Creek Jack Straw 7323B
Wayside Valley Houston 32359D
Whispering Ridge Taurus 5967B
White-O-Morn Sven 10869B
JANUARY 2015
Show Cow/Calf of the Year Sunnybrook Alexis 29180B.
Bred & owned by Steve & Chris Willis (IL).
Jade attended the 2012 National Belted Galloway Sale and purchased the
right to flush the 2011 Belted Galloway Show Female of the Year, Aldermere
Xanderlee 32345B. Matt and Jade chose to flush Xanderlee to Platinum Lifetime and three-time National Champion Bull, Anderson Hill Bop Man 10516D. Step Aside’s five generational pedigree is filled with noteworthy Scottish
lineages used in the Anderson Hill and Aldermere farms’ breeding programs.
She has been described as an attractive profiling, powerfully made, deepbodied heifer with a wonderful expansion of rib. Step Aside’s impressive
show career includes being named the 2014 Grand Champion Heifer at the
Fryeburg Fair in Maine. The right to flush PCSC Step Aside will be offered
as a genetic lot in the 25th Annual National Belted Galloway Sale on April
25th, 2015 in Fryeburg, Maine.
Runner-Up: Meadowood Abbey 111A (AI) 37497B
Show Bull of the Year, Countyline Connor 37033B, is sired by the twotimes Show Sire of the Year Southdown Unique 11781B, and out of Rolling
Acres Delores 31318B, the 2013 Show Dam of the Year. Connor is owned by
Sunnybrook Farms, Belvidere, Illinois. Connor was bred by Jay and Liz
Dausman, Countyline Belties, Pierceton, Indiana. His full sisters are Countyline Anna who was the 2012 runner-up for Show Female of the Year and
Countyline Billie Jo who was the 2013 Show Female of the Year. Connor had
an exceptional 2014 show season where he was champion bull at all the
shows he attended. He concluded the year by being named the National Reserve Champion Bull at NAILE. His exceptional muscle, bone, and freedom
of movement, have been commented on by many judges. The Willis family
would like to thank the Dausmans for making Connor available to them.
They also wish to recognize junior member, Adam McConnell, who had the
most difficult job of all, at the halter showing and presenting a yearling bull
that was “feeling his oats.”
Runner-Up: Moonshadow Kahlua 35947D
Show Cow/Calf of the Year, Sunnybrook Alexis 29180B, is bred and
owned by Sunnybrook Farms, Belvidere, Illinois. She is sired by the Platinum
and two-times Sire of the Year, Linetree’s Pistol Pete 9535B. Her Platinum
awarded dam, Sunnybrook Elaine 24684B, was the past Show Female of the
Year. Alexis is remarkable in that she is the only female in the breed to be
Show Female of the Year out of a Show Female of the Year. She was also
named the 2013 Show Cow/Calf of the Year. At seven years of age, she
easily maintains her soundness and eye appeal. She has transferred these
traits to her offspring. All five of her calves have competed at the national
level. A son, Sunnybrook Cruise, was runner-up for Show Bull of the Year.
Alexis has also earned Platinum Lifetime status. She is pictured above with
her calf, Sunnybrook Alexander, who was Reserve Bull Calf Champion at
NAILE. Alexander is sired by the past Show Bull of the Year and is the 2014
Sire of the Year, Sunnybrook Valor.
Runner-Up: Dickinson Acres Zarha (AI) 34551B
Show Sire of the Year, Sunnybrook Valor 33432B, is the first offspring of
the 2009 Show Bull of the Year and 2012 Sire of the Year Stonesthrow Umbro 11941B. Valor is out of a first-calf female and a Linetree’s Pistol Pete
daughter, Sunnybrook Legacy 29178B. He is bred and owned by Chris and
Steve Willis, Sunnybrook Farms Belvidere, Illinois. Valor is the result of a
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Breeder and Exhibitor of the Year. Steve, Terry, Julie & Chris
Willis with Adam McConnell, Sunnybrook Farms, Belvidere (IL).
pedigree whose first three generations boast a two-time Sire of the Year, two
Dams of the Year, and four Platinum Lifetime Award winners. He was
named Show Bull of the year in 2011. His first offspring have been successfully shown at all levels and he has achieved Suunybook’s most valued
recognition as Sire of the Year. Sunnybrook Farms thanks the Eric Finholdt
family of Medford, Minnesota for their purchase of Valor.
Runner-Up: Anderson Hill Bop Man 10615D
Show Dam of the Year, Aldermere Xanderlee 32345B, continues to build
her legacy as one of the signature females at Aldermere Farm of Rockport,
Maine. After being undefeated in 2011, her final win was the National Grand
Champion Belted Galloway Heifer at Louisville, KY and later named Show
Female of the Year. Aldermere Farm certainly values her success in the show
ring but is more excited about the genetic potential she offers them and the
breed. After two successful flushes, including the flush that Matt Thurston
bought in the National Sale that produced this year’s Show Female of the
Year, Xanderlee will have multiple progeny in Aldermere’s 2015 show
string. They are anxiously awaiting the arrival of her natural calf in January
2015. It will be the first calf to hit the ground in the United States from the
award-winning Scottish bull, Southfield Major Ronaldo. Xanderlee is the
daughter of Gold Lifetime Award winner, Aldermere Shoshanah 27238B,
and previous National Grand Champion Bull and Platinum Lifetime Award
achiever, Aldermere Lance 8071B. Aldermere Farm is owned and operated
by Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
Runner-up: Meadowood Welwyn 64W 32216B
Breeder of the Year – Sunnybrook Farms. Over the past 15 years, The
Willis Family, Sunnybrook Farms, Belvidere, Illinois have produced numerous show animals of the year. The farm has implemented the use of production records, DNA trait identification, and carcass results from the use of
ultrasound and slaughter data to further the predictability of the offspring
from their herd. The cattle who have won awards have produced progeny
who have continued the tradition of winning the same awards as previous
generations, thus creating breeding cattle with generations of predictable
performance packed into their pedigrees. The end result is a uniform and
consistent calf crop that is successful and performs for the Willis family as
well as other cattle breeders. The Willis family stated, “Being named Breeder of the Year is the ultimate praise for a breeding program and we appreciate
all of our present and future customers.”
Exhibitor of the Year – Sunnybrook Farms. Sunnybrook Farms is located
in Belvidere, Illinois and owned by the Willis family. With their extensive
Angus background they breed their Belties for the combination of quality,
carcass, and conformation that will perform in the show ring and in the pasture. They shared, “This is not just a fancy saying for marketing, but the
foundation we have used for developing our herd over the years.” The farm is
based around 20 proven Belted Galloway females that have produced or
developed four show females of the year, five show bulls of the year, three
dams of the year, six sires of the year, and three cow/calf pairs of the year.
The Willis family recognizes the support they have received. They stated,
“This award is almost impossible without the help of our awesome customers
and Beltie friends. We would like to sincerely thank all our Beltie friends
who have helped us throughout the show season. And thank you to all of our
customers, especially the juniors, from coast to coast that have had confidence in our program.”
JANUARY 2015
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2014 Silver Lifetime Female
4WF Candy Cane 81H
14664R,PBXX
Ademia Eugenie 5206
Aldermere Leah 18778B
Aldermere Perigrine 2P 23962B
Aldermere Sara S7 (AI) 26516B
Aldermere Sharon 6828
Anderson Hill Bon Quest 27760B
Anderson Hill Judge Battle 6772D
Anderson Hill Lorli 8474
Anderson Hill Ohio Rose 11520D
Anderson Hill Patricia (AI) 12792B
Anderson Hill Regina 15688D
Anderson Hill Ruffles 15448D
Anderson Hill Tammy 18566B
Anderson Hill Wise Maiden 22408B
Antietam Pearl 22672B
Arcadia Ruby (AI) 13866B
Bonpass Creek Abracadabra
A10360B,M1
Bramley Mtn Beula (AI) (ET) 9422
Brookside Uriah 30446B
Choptank Ethel Roosevelt 10848
Countyline Anna 32312B
Diamond B Jamie 26244B
Diamond B Jewel (AI) 21052D
Dirigo Fresh Dungarees 12348D
Driftwood Buela 12S 30836B
Driftwood Hollyhock
A7692B3/4,BGXX
Driftwood Kanga 17702B
Driftwood Kim (AI) 18854B
Driftwood Miss Magic 20970B
Driftwood Sizzle 71R 26462B
Driftwood Tiara 28940B
Driftwood Una 42U 30146B
Du Rapide Java 30034B
E&H Casey 24496B
E&H Cookie 27668B
Holbrook Hill Farfel (AI) 13204B
Holbrook Hill Margeaux (AI)21672B
Holbrook Hill Sadie 27796B
Holbrook Hill Victoria 31762B
Hunt Club Farms Tess 26606B
Marben’s Belles (AI) 9788
Marben’s Carol of The Belles
23898B
Marben’s Chime 28988B
Marben’s Dainty 23890B
Marben’s Mocha 1848B
Marben’s On Board 33041B
Marben’s Rosalyn 22686B
Marben’s Tinsel 28622B
Marben’s Victoria II 25680B
Meadowood Splendour 9S 27784B
Meadowood Uppity 32160B
Mitchell Ledge Bramwell 27172B
Mitchell Ledge Scarlett 13664B
North View Farm Magnolia 20370B
Oak Valley Ugo Girl 29280B
Oatley Farm Azalea 20200B
Old Style Acres Noel 23002B
Oreo Acres Mo-Don-Nora 18066B
Oreo Acre's Moesha 12836B
PCSC Step Aside 5A (AI)(ET)
36320B
Pine View Destiny 34766B
Ponderosa Primrose 9700
Prock Ridge Kisses 22280B
Prock Ridge Misty (AI) 7676
Prock Ridge Wildfire 22582B
Red Apple Annabelle 27132B,W
Red Barn Josefina 25396B
Ridgeview Reanna 24646D,W
Spurwink Emma 13408B
Stonecroft Sybilka 3768
Stonesthrow Kelly (AI) 22792B
Stonesthrow Sweet 16 (AI)(ET)
26596B
Sunnybrook Avalon 28500B
Sunnybrook Breeze (AI) 32315B
Sunnybrook Cortney 27122B
Sunnybrook Elizabeth A33430B,M3
Sunnybrook Jackie 30966B
Sunnybrook Raven 33478B
Uphill Excitement 18734B
Wayside Surprise Party 27512B
Wayside Valley Elizabeth 20284B
2014 Gold Lifetime Female
Aldermere Crocus 15414B
Aldermere Manda 13518B
Aldermere Marty (AI) 12960B
Aldermere Shoshanah 27238B
Aldermere Uataessi 29508B
Aldermere Wiga 1W (AI))(ET)
31062B
Anderson Hill Orly 11514D
Anderson Hill Qui 14162D
Anderson Hill Sebina (AI) 17542D
Anderson Hill Sugar 17600B
Anderson Hill Tara (AI) 18484D
Anderson Hill Weekend Gal 22430D
Antietam Asia 24402B
Antietam Hannah 14538B
Antietam Magnolia 20290B
Antietam Matilda 20288B
Beaver Dam Colly 549 (ET) 11136
Bur-Mer Abby 10932
Choptank Liz 19932B
Circle R Florita 13162B,PBXX
Countyline Billy Jo 34696B
Curtiswood Lady Dunsmore (AI)
16424D
Dirigo Dunfermline 11462D
Driftwood Lina A8492B, 7/8BGXX
Driftwood Marie 20236B
Driftwood Merlot (AI) 21546B
Driftwood Una 42U 30146B
E&H Lilly 18884B
E&H Lizzy 24498B
E&H Millie17604B
Highland Farm Louise 9928
Journey’s End Elisa 33549B
Klover Korners Ginnie 12830B
Marben's Curry Powder 18158D,W
Marben's Request 16896B
Meadowood Welwyn 64W 32216B
Meadowood Yona 34616B
Mitchell Ledge Saks 13662B
Oak Valley Super Nova 21600B
Pine Valley Estelle 3E 12526B
Pineview Sasha 30922B
Ponderosa Querida 11440B
Ponderosa Wendy 18818B
Prock Ridge Dazzle 20628B
Prock Ridge Fiesta (AI) 15486B
Prock Ridge Kristi 9194
Prock Ridge Mystic 17212B
Prock Ridge Razzle 21412B
Ridgeview Sassie 25776B
Rose Farm Millie 19474B
Sholtey's B&B Josie 16924B
Southdown Rhythm 22R 26928B
Southdown Willow 17446D
Spurwink Jujube 15948B
Spurwink Maggy 13742
Stonecroft Feather 5858D
Stonecroft Jessica 8528
Stonesthrow Tricia 27704B
Sunnybrook Legacy 29178B
Tyler Wilma (AI) 20896B,W
W.A. Coleen 7824
Wayside Valley Blackberry Jam
23780B
Wayside Valley Blue Moon 15678
Wayside Valley Emerald 17492B
Wayside Valley New Moon 15708D
Wayside Valley Noelle 29118B
Wayside Valley Pepper Ann 20644B
Wayside Valley Surprise
A9026B,M1
2014 Silver Lifetime Male Award
2014 Gold Lifetime Male Awards
Aldermere Seth10709B
Aldermere Winton 5673B
Aldermere Xcellence 33243B
Aldermere Yogi 34733B
Anderson Hill Banjo 10701B
Anderson Hill Old Hickory 5537B
Antietam Sudden Impact 33550B
Au Domaine Natialine 9475
Countyline Connor 37033B
Dickinson Acres Kern 10541B
Dream Mountain Dunston 6089D
Driftwood Low Country 8303B
Eastman Warrior 33431B
Evergreen Delphinium 6381B
Four Green Fields Charles 4311
Goose Creek Box Car 7597B
Goose Creek Caldwell 5223
Goose Creek Sterling (AI) 6101D
Goose Creek Voodoo 6865B
Moonshadow Elvis 11121B
4WF Taco 69G (ET) 6393B
ABG Julius 11909B
Aldermere Roby 10459B
Anderson Hill All In One 10131B
Anderson Hill Ironside 3133
Anderson Hill Merchant 5219D
Anderson Hill Quadruler 6925B
Bittersweet Poncho 7727B
Colby Woods Doc 11887B
Cookie Hill Glenn 6427B
Cookie Hill Macho 6079B
Curtiswood J. W. Baldivar 6625D
Driftwood Nastridamas 9601B
Driftwood Revered DP42R 11753B
Driftwood Talon 46T 21261R
Driftwood Wind 15W 33297B
East View Elmo 5251
Enniscorthy Lobo L240 (AI) 10141B
Four Green Fields Newt 5317D
Hide-A-Way Hill Red Trubador
5547R
Holbrook Hill Homer (AI) 7071B
Linetree’s Guston 9653B
Mann Farm Double Trouble 32982B
Markov Bo 32312B
Midfern Stuart B239-AUS
Moonshadow Francis 11563B
Moonshadow Kahlua 35947D
Prock Ridge Chomper 32360B
Prock Ridge Huron II 4827
Richard’s Albert 2413
Ridgeview Napoleon (AI) 9153B
Roland's High Interest (AI) 6265
Stonecroft Caleb 2557
Stonehedge Patriot 3315
Stonesthrow Natural 9483B
Stonesthrow Whitehall 32593B
Sunnybrook Cruise 34623B
Sutliff’s Unbridled 33216B
Holbrook Hill Felix Unger 12039B
Holbrook Hill Yellowstone 34717B
Klover Korners Patton 9685B
Marpine Maurice 2001
Mar-Pine Viking 1953
Meadowood Ulyssses (AI) 11663B
Oak Valley Zeus 34547D
Oreo Acre's Bo-don-flintlock (AI)
8115B
Park Perseus 33972B
Prock Ridge Rebel 10043B
Ridgeview Maynard (ET) 8579R
Roland’s Right Time 8865B
Southdown Titan 1T 12117B
Starlite Redman 5257R
Stonehedge Langdon 4915
Stoney Acres Edward (AI) 5179D
Sunnybrook Eastwood 33431B
Sunnybrook Patriot 12009B
Uphill Kingston 10995R
Wayside Valley Colt 45 8919B
JANAUARY 2015
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Oklahoma — The Sooner State
Past President Jon Bednarski
The first stop on our 4000-mile
Southwest ranch tour was Oklahoma.
Oklahoma has approximately 25
members and around 180 registered
Belties. In early 2011, I met Chris and
Claire Johnson of Buffalo Dream
Ranch at the Texas (now the
Southwestern)
Belted
Galloway
Association's spring show and sale. I
promised the Johnsons that when I
made it to Oklahoma—I would visit
their ranch. It took Sylvia and me a
few years to reach Oklahoma, but our
visit was worth the wait!
Buffalo Dream Ranch is located about forty miles west of
Lawton in Southwestern Oklahoma. Lawton, which has a
military base, is actually where Chris and Claire met over 40
years ago. Claire's dad, who was in the Swiss Army, moved his
family from Switzerland to Lawton for a one-year training
program. The rest of the story is history because Claire's nextdoor neighbor was Chris and they now have been married for
36 years. The Johnsons have three grown sons. Two of their
sons live outside of the United States; one in Switzerland and
one in Brazil. Their third son is in the process of moving back
to Oklahoma.
After their early days in Oklahoma, Chris returned to college
and received his mechanical engineering degree. Chris has had
a diverse engineering career in Texas, South Carolina, Illinois,
and Michigan and later returned to Oklahoma. In 2001, they
bought their first two properties, the home parcel and a
mountain wilderness property. Before moving full time to the
ranch in 2004, Chris and Claire drove from Michigan to make
improvements to their property. Today the ranch has expanded
to five parcels totaling around 400 acres and includes 12 ponds,
13 structures, plus a beautiful home. Two of the smaller
parcels contain rental houses and paddocks for Belties. Over
the past decade, the majority of the labor required to
accomplish the improvements at Buffalo Dream Ranch was
done by the Johnsons.
In 2009, Claire read an article about Belties in the Hobby
Farms magazine and she was hooked on the breed. The first
four Belties came to the ranch in 2009 from Aavalon Farm in
Texas. The herd has now grown to 25 head but not without
some major challenges.
The current Western Oklahoma drought ranks among the
worst of the last century and a half. Violent fires affected the
ranch in 2011 and again in 2012 when 80% of their trees and
grasses were severely burned. Fortunately, local fire fighters
were able to save their home and all but one barn. No cattle
were lost in the fire, but the horrible conditions following
required a sale of much of their herd. Recovery for Buffalo
Dream Ranch has been a challenge. Many of us might have
packed up and moved—but not the Johnsons.
Chris now works full-time on the ranch to finish the two
rental homes, restore his pastures and hay fields, develop the
ranch’s recreational potential, and work service jobs. Claire
manages the ranch’s breeding and pasture rotation program,
while also working several jobs part-time.
Chris and Claire consider themselves ‘diversified’ as a matter
of necessity. Their business card reads: Registered Belted
Galloways, Lodging, Hiking, Bouldering, Bird Watching,
Photography, Backhoe Service, Welding, Repair, and
Machining.
As Sylvia and I headed to New Mexico after our visit, we
both agreed that with the Johnsons’ commitment,
determination, and drive, they should rename their place The
Amazing Buffalo Dream Ranch!
JANUARY 2015
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OAK RUN FARM
QUARTER HORSES &
BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE
Anderson Hill Farms
Mike Allen, Manager (802) 353-8606
300 Anderson Hill Road, West Rutland, Vermont 005777
[email protected]
www.andersonhill.com
Office: (802) 438-4900
Fax: (802) 438-2898
MMike & Nancy Hannah
Bear Creek, North Carolina | [email protected] | www.oakrunfarm.com
White Sulphur Belties
770-532-2768
whitesulphurbelties.com
John and Jane Hemmer
Gainesville, Georgia
[email protected]
HOLBROOK HILL FARM
World Class
Genetics
Imported
Semen
Steven Silberberg
47 Holbrook Hill Road
Bedford, NH 03110
For Sale
WISCONSIN. Mature, registered black bull for sale. Sunnybrook Corona
11273-B. Excellent temperament with nearly 100% pregnancy rate each year.
Mike and Deb Hansen, Good Earth Farms, Milladore, WI (715) 652-3520 or
[email protected].
IOWA. Wagner Belties is offering a Black Yearling Bull for sale. Wagner
Belties Aladdin 37173-B, DOB 9/3/13, is halter broke and well-tempered. He
was named champion bull calf at the 2014 Midwest Classic Show. He is sired
by Antietam Sudden Impact and he has proven maternal genetics from Hav-a
-Belt lines. This bull will be a great addition to your herd. For pictures and
more information contact Audrey Wagner, Tipton, IA at (563) 219-5990 or
email at [email protected].
KENTUCKY. Two registered bulls for sale. Bella Vista Arne, 37693-B,
DOB 12/15/2013 and Bella Vista Joe, 37698-B, DOB 12/27/2013. Both
nicely marked with good dispositions. Also a HEIFER for sale. DOB
11/22/2013, Dam: 31580-B, Sire: 34415-B. For more details and photos call
or email Wayne Basconi, Bella Vista Farm, Versailles, KY at (859) 421-5404
or [email protected].
Young Herd
Sires
Open Heifers
available
Phone: 603-668-6400
Fax: 603-668-6470
E-mail: [email protected]
NEW HAMPSHIRE. Two bulls offered for sale. Holbrook Hill sells an outstanding herd sire – HH Aristotle 37111-B born in June 2013. Sired by the
legendary Park Perseus, Aristotle is believed to be the first Perseus son to be
offered for sale. His dam is Marben’s Pumpkin, an easy-calving sweetheart
cow with a thick top line and outstanding hindquarters. Expected to weigh
1750-1800 pounds at full maturity – Aristotle is wise beyond his years yet
with an easy and charming disposition. Holbrook Hill’s Andrew Jackson
37112-B was born in August 2013 is on the lookout for a presidential position in a new herd. He is sired by the legendary Grand Champion HH Earl
Warren out of Holbrook Hill Sadie. Bold, deep, very traditional. AJ’s light
birth weight of 72 pounds makes for an easy-calving sire. Steven Silberberg,
Holbrook Hill Farms, Bedford, NH. Please contact [email protected] with
questions.
IOWA. Two registered yearling bulls for sale. Old School Allman 37159-B
and Old School Abraham 37161-B. Both bulls were tested for tenderness and
scored a seven in their Igenity genetic profile. They are both out of Grand
Champion Sutliff’s Underdog 11791-B. They have pleasant dispositions,
correct conformation, and nice belts. Pictures are available upon request.
Contact Tom Erger, Old School Farm, Ely, IA (319) 521-3113 or
[email protected].
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New England Galloway Group
Little Everglades Ranch
Bob & Sharon Blanchard
Jordan Road
Dade City, Florida 33523
Registered Belted Galloway Cattle
[email protected]
Barn: (352) 521-036 Fax: (352) 521-0377
Ta t t o o Ye a r C o d e
The Year Code on tattoos
for animals born in year
2015 is
C
ABC
1C
New Members
Jeff & Kirsten Austin, Prairie View Cattle, N750 Prairie View Rd., Walworth, WI
53184 (262) 206-9791.
Jeffrey Bailey, 4440 West 1150 South, Ogden, UT 84404 (801) 648-6553.
Bob & Gayle Beckhart, 5644 County Rd. 10, Olney Springs, CO 81062 (907)2273526.
Jodey Benson, Back Pond Farm, 238 Bardwells Ferry Rd., Box 69, Conway, MA
01341 (413)369-8093.
Rachel Diamonds, 9046 Keady Rd., Lodi, NY 14860 (607) 582-6406.
John L. & Julie Anne Dostal, 22183 County Rd. 3 Dr., Stonewall, OK 74871 (904)
316-2947.
Stephen W. Evans, Blue Spruce Hill, 22654 E. 2000 North Rd., Towanda, IL 61776
(309) 261-4672.
Zack Finholdt, 7861 Cedar Ave. N, Medord, MN 55049 (507) 451-0602.
Kathy Garcelon, 128 Point of Main Dr., Machiasport, ME 04655 (207) 610-9128.
Junior Skylar C. Godeaux, Diamond H Ranch, 8067 FM 1416, Bon Wier, TX 75928
(409)423-4404.
Edward Hawkins, PO Box 253, Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208)610-0290.
Horst Farms, Steve & Kimberly Horst, 1530 Eagle Rd., Othello, WA 99344.
Tom & Sue Hughes, 11320 Wind Hollow Court, Tolar, TX 76476 (817)454-1404.
James & Christina Jones, 10770 Cady Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240 (989)482-0645.
Nancy Gohlke Morris, PITS Belties, 1105 Windy Ridge Rd. Fredericksburg, TX
78624 (830)257-1477.
Mud Creek LLC, MJ & Dana Jacobson, 7027 W. Staley, Deer Park, WA 99006.
Cole Pablo, 1017 S. Military Rd., Winlock, WA 98596.
Jason & Chelsea Parrotte, Parrotte Cattle Company LLC, 10610 S. 825 Rd., Stockton,
MO 65785 (660)953-0271.
Marrilyn Paul, Paul Ranch, 4301 CR 1525, Odem, TX 78370.
Donald R. & Virginia D. Phegley, 5415 W County Rd. 300 N, Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 229-6612.
Leah K. Stucker, Stuckertime Farm, 39 Worster Rd., Berwick, ME 03901 (207)7038663.
Earl Vikel, Jr., Vikel Farms, 11-315th St., West Branch, IA 52358 (319)631-0904.
Belted Galloway Society, Inc.
Dr. Victor Eggleston, Executive Director
N8603 Zentner Road, New Glarus, WI 53574
[email protected]
Phone (608) 220-1091 Fax (608) 527-4811
Non-profit org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit #1040
Leesburg, FL 34748
Belted Galloway Cattle
Semen Available
Breeding Stock
Jeffrey & Lisa Lovett
5600 S. Hickory Road
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 652-3789
[email protected]
www.antietamfarm.com
OAK VALLEY FARM
Mark, Jake & Noah Keller
[email protected]
9889 Moate Road
Durand, IL 61024
815-248-4687
Fax: 815-248-4507
4960 W. Rd. 150 N• Bargersville, IN • 46106
H 317-422-8137 • M 317-409-6857
[email protected]