The East Texas Longhorn Association hosted the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, Texas, the weekend of September 29 - October 1, the event was chaired by ETLA members Brenda and John Oliver. Several new TLBT members attended the East Texas State Fair for their first show, we would like to congratulate those members and thank them for joining us. We would also like to congratulate all of the class, division, and overall winners, and showmanship champions; Thank the judges Cody Himmerleich (as well as wife Taylor, who stepped in to ring stewarding) and Hunter Ganske for their time and comments. Additionally, we would like to express our gratitude and thank all of the sponsors of the event; Flying H Longhorns, G&L Cattle Company, La Hacienda TROD Longhorns, George and Cindy Dennis, Oliver Longhorns, Sharer Cattle Company, OCC Civil & Mechanical, Red Star Ranch, Hynes Farms, Bull and Barrel Longhorns, and Peacock Ridge Longhorns.
The 2022-23 ETLA Youth Board held their final meeting and sat down with their peers for pizza and a fun activity presented by President Jaylin Krimmel. Following the meal and activity the youth elections were held for the 2023-2024 year. We would like to thank the 2022-23 team for their time and commitment to the ETLA, it has been a pleasure to work with such an outstanding group of individuals. Additionally, we would like to congratulate the 2023-24 team on their new positions, Christopher Hatler (Pres.), Alyssa Brady (V. Pres.), Alissa Butler (Sec.), and Natalie Stewart (Rep.). These members are joined by youth directors Tucker Oliver, and Nicholas Mathey (Jr. Div.), Tegan Mathey, and Wyleigh Oliver (Int. Div.), Avery Mathey (Teen Div.), Natalie Stewart and Matthew (Pike) Mann (Sr. Division). We are looking forward to what the next year brings for these individuals and their peers.
Youth who are interested in becoming more involved with our affiliate need to ensure that they join as soon as possible; seniors must be members during their graduation year and be involved with the ETLA through participation in one or more of the affiliate's sanctioned shows (East Texas State Fair, Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show, and the Corsicana Classic). Becoming a member has many benefits including networking with industry leaders and peers, scholarship opportunities, educational opportunities, and more; We have some exciting things in the works for our members and look forward to sharing those soon!
Coming up quickly is the Kaufman Police Association Longhorn Show, held in Athens, Texas the weekend of November 17-19. Entry forms have been made available and are due on time October 28. Entry Forms can be sent to you by contacting Show Chair Joel Norris by email, joelnorris.83jn@gmail.com! Sponsorship opportunities are also available! The 2023 Judges are Lauren Dean (ALL Youth Events), Justin Hansard (Non-Haltered and Miniature Haltered Events), and Gary Bowdoin (Haltered Events). The 2022 event hosted nearly 300 entries and was a huge success. The Henderson County Expo Center is a great facility, featuring panel stalling, several wash racks, a hoof trimmer (available Friday ONLY), as well as access to food on the grounds, and conveniently located near numerous top-rated restaurants, hotels, and shopping!
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