Rocky Mountain Select Texas Longhorn Sale

August 10-11, 2018 | Colorado Springs, CO

Sale Hosts: Gary & Donna Lake and Stan Searle, Silverado Ranch

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Hired Hand Jaymie with Rocky Mountain Select Sale Hosts and Gary & Donna Lake and Stan Searle, Silverado Ranch.



The data below was gathered by Hired Hand Live. We share these trends and averages for our customers and breeders in the Longhorn Industry who could better their programs by analyzing it as it best suites them. We welcome your feedback or additional data requests. This data is not officially endorsed by the sale. 

2018 Rocky Mountain Select Friday Heifer Sale Results:

  • ALL 38 out of 38 lots sold for an unofficial total of $78,150 and unofficial average of $2,056.58.
  • There were 0 scratches and 0 POs. 
  • Top 10 lots average: $3,675
  • Top 25 lots overall average: $2,678
  • Internet average: $2,470

2018 Rocky Mountain Select Saturday Texas Longhorn Sale Results:

  • 73 of 88 lots sold for an unofficial total of $123,800 and unofficial average of $1,695.89
  • There were 2 scratches and 13 POs. 
  • Top 10 lots average: $4,860
  • Top 25 lots overall average: $3,254
  • Internet average: $890

2018 Rocky Mountain Select Combined Sale Results:

  • 111 of 126 lots sold for an unofficial total of $201,950 and unofficial average of $1,819.37
  • There were 2 scratches and 13 POs. 
  • With this being the 13th sale of the year to be included in our Hired Hand Live Trends & Averages series, the 2018 annual average to date is: $3,727.49
  • Top 10 lots average: $5,360
  • Top 25 lots overall average: $3,960
  • Internet average: $1,416 (see our full report on internet trends here)

Cash Cow Data:

  • There was 1 Cash Cow (over $10,000) that sold
  • $10,000 Total

Other Interesting Sale Averages*: 

  • Natural Service females: $1,738
  • AI’d females: Insufficient Data
  • ET average: Insufficient Data 
  • 0-2 year olds: $1,891 (45 head)
  • 0-2YO with up to 59" TTT:  $3,200
  • 0-2YO with 60+” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 3-5 year olds: $1,558 (37 head)
  • 3-5YO with 60-69” TTT: $1,250
  • 3-5YO with 70-79” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 3-5YO with 80+” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 6-10 year olds: $1,576 (25 head)
  • 6-10 YO with 70-79” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 6-10 YO with 80+” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 10+ YO: Insufficient Data (3 head)
  • 80+" TTT Cow Average: $5,300
  • 80+” TTT & AI’d: Insufficient Data
  • 70-79” TTT Cow Average: Insufficient Data
  • 70-79” TTT & AI’d: Insufficient Data
  • 60-69.99" TTT: $1,250
  • 50-59.99" TTT: $3,200
  • 40-49.99" TTT: Insufficient Data
  • Unknown measurements: There were 103 lots that sold without a measurement being announced. That average was $1,730
  • 3-in-1: $1,465
  • 3-in-1 (heifer): $1,645
  • 3-in-1 (bull):$1,333
  • Heifer at side: $1,733
  • Bull at side: Insufficient Data
  • Confirmed bred, no calf at side: $3,650
  • Exposed: $1,767
  • Open and/or Unexposed: $1,597
  • Bred & Branded: Insufficient Data
  • Bought: Insufficient Data
  • Millennium Futurity Eligible: Insufficient Data

MALES:

Popular Sires*:

These are averages for Sires with at least 2 offspring selling. Their offspring's averages are listed below starting with the highest average.

These are the top 10 sires based on single female offspring value, no minimum # of offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. JP RIO GRANDE

  2. UNBREAKABULL CHEX

  3. RRR BALLISTIC'S EDGE

  4. CAPONE

  5. HUBBELL'S RIO BRAZOS

  6. SADDLEHORN

  7. TOP CALIBER

  8. WF FRIDAY'S CHECK

  9. FEY'S RIO CASINO

  10. WBAR ITSMISTERCHEX2U

Most Popular Sire, JP Rio Grande, based on female offspring value and highest offspring average.

Popular Maternal Grand Sires*:

These are averages for Maternal Sires with at least 2 offspring selling. Their offspring's averages are listed below starting with the highest average.

These are the top 10 Maternal Grand sires based on female offspring value, no minimum # of offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. PAUL BUNYAN

  2. ZD KELLY

  3. RIO BRAVO CHEX

  4. DH RED RANGER

  5. TX W CAESAR

  6. BO JANGLES CHEX

  7. J R PREMIUM

  8. STARBASE COMMANDER

  9. SHADOWIZM

  10. ARCHER TEXA 290


Most Popular Maternal Grand Sire, DH Red Ranger, based on highest offspring average.

 

Popular Service Sires*:

These are averages for Service Sires with at least 2 females exposed/bred to them selling. The females sale averages are listed below starting with the highest average.

 

These are the top 10 service sires based on female offspring value, no minimum # of offspring selling and not based on averages: 

  1. RC TSUNAMI 2

  2. DUNN STATESMAN

  3. BIG LEAGUE & COWBOY CATCHIT CHEX

  4. TEJAS TACTICAL & M2 BLU RIO SHADOW

  5. CV BULLSEYE

  6. RED IRON

  7. TEMPER TANTRUM

  8. GOLD MINE 1

  9. DARK DUST

  10. TUFF AND GRANDE


Most Popular Service Sire, RC Tsunami 2, based on female offspring value and highest offspring average.


FEMALES: 

Popular Dams*:

These are averages for Dams with at least 2 grand offspring selling. Their offspring's averages are listed below starting with the highest average.

These are the top 10 Dams based on single female offspring value, no minimum # of offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. IMA SUPER GAL 2

  2. M ARROW FASHION TREND

  3. RRR MISS HOT DOLLY 069

  4. M ARROW CRICKET

  5. TX W DUSTY TULIP

  6. ARRIVE BY STAR FLIGHT

  7. HCC SPRINGTIME GAL

  8. J.R. LUCINA

  9. CRASH ALARM

  10. CR ZSA ZSA


Most Popular Dam, Ima Super Gal 2, based on highest offspring value.

Popular Maternal Grand Dams*:

These are averages for Maternal Grand Dams with at least 2 grand offspring selling. Their grand offsprings averages are listed below starting with the highest average.

These are the top 10 Maternal Grand Dams based on female grand offspring value, no minimum # of grand offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. IMA SUPER GAL

  2. DELTA VAN HORNE

  3. CAHILLS HOT FRANCI

  4. CRICKET 39

  5. TX W TULIP

  6. B'S OMA DARLIN

  7. J.R. LASIE

  8. SEQUENTIAL STARS

  9. SMOKE ALARM

  10. ZUZANA


Second Most Popular Maternal Grand Dam, Delta Van Horne, based on highest offspring value.

 

* Please note that this data is based off what was printed in the sale catalog and announced in the ring. It is not official data endorsed by the sale.