Recent content by Ryan

Thank you for compliments SSGenetics, Alan and chip pie. chippie, you are exactly right. The "true" historical longhorns were 800 lbs, with about 35-40" of horn. Rangy, could travel half way up the country and still gain weight when they got to Kansas or wherever they were going. There they...

Isn't That the name of the breeding game? To find a breed you like and improve it the best way you know how? I don't believe I have changed the type of cattle Longhorns are, But have added more to them and gotten them to that weight quicker. Although these bulls for their age do not have a lot...

Greybeard, Yes. Well, all bulls we plan to show. The association requires a nose ring in all bulls being shown, and the permanent ones are easier and more effective than the temporary ones. Thanks for the compliments on the bulls. The top bull has been pretty successful in the show ring...

We've been doing real good at the sale barn with our culls lately compared to what we used to get, and actually the dock isnt nearly as bad as it used to be comparing to solid colored, polled animals. Then again, Decatur does a good job marketing the longhorns since there are so many in their...

Hey everyone, Haven't been on here much, just poke my head in the door every once in a while. I'm back at the longhorn ranch full-time now. Enjoyed the feed company in Oklahoma, but it wasn't Texas and sitting behind a desk just wasn't for me. Anyways, here are a couple of our young bulls I'm...

www.texaslonghorn.com Dickinson raises Texas Longhorns and Watusi. I believe he has some cross pictures on his website. Ryan

Thank you again to everyone for the compliments. I love taking pictures, and enjoy opportunities to share my photographs. Ohiosteve, That cow had no watusi in her. She just had that horn shape. Her dam and grand dam both had those high twist horns. This cow just had heavier horns, and it has...

Thank you to everyone. There where some really great pictures in that poll. Thought I would share a few of my other "Silhouette" pictures. Hope yall enjoy. Ryan

Thank you all for the compliments! Ryan

We freeze brand at weaning, which will vary from 5 to 7 months depending on time of year and conditions. I agree with 3waycross, we branded some young, black recip cows, and they didnt turn out very well, and we did the same leaving the brand on longer than normal. Ryan

farmwife, I never said hats where unprofessional. I think in MANY cases they are very professional and appropriate. My previous comment was in reply to your comment regarding the show being about the cattle vs the appearance. Also, I said previously that the MULTIPLE judges disliked the hats...

I, too, believe it should be about the cattle.... BUT, we are talking about showing, the cattle are there to be exhibited. I would be embarrassed to show off my animals in front of other breeders, customers and the general public not looking like a professional. I think its especially important...

Just because its done in the open shows doesn't mean the judges like it any more. Ryan

I thought Swedish were blonde? :lol: Ryan

Thanks for the comments. I agree about the younger one. He's a lot better bull. The older one might have a little more style, and is probably just as good when you get behind the 2 of them. I think the younger one has a lot more natural thickness and expression. Plus the younger one just has...