WOOSTER, Ohio - The Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn Association’s 21st annual Texas Longhorn show was held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster July 21. The acting president was Carice Jameson and co-managers of the show were Amber Dunmire and past president Tim Mills. The facility was large, bright and clean, making a pleasant day for all attendees. It was a cool 70 degree Ohio Summer day. Parking was easy.
The cattle were fat and slick, mostly shown direct out of pastures rather than the customary clipping, feed-lot stuffing and spray jobs seen in generic shows of other breeds.
The 21st annual show was judged by ITLA approved training judge, Lizz Huntzberry of Smithburg, Maryland. Lizz is well respected as a result of her past performances at Championship shows in several states. All ITLA approved judges are involved in the Texas Longhorn industry buying, selling, exhibiting, and promoting, with value experiences.
The ORVTLA is an affiliate of the International Texas Longhorn Association. Registered Texas Longhorn cattle sparred for championship awards with 56 International Texas Longhorn Association approved classes. Exhibitors were from Ohio and 5 joining states.
Dandy Stop, a 15 month old bull shown by Kara Dickinson of Barnesville. He won Youth Champion and Open Show Jr Champion Bull. He is a son of Non Stop out of Jama Dandy by Jamakizm. His half brother Admiral Tory, age 2, by Non Stop was judged All Age Grand Champion Bull owned by Tim Mills.
Dragon Fire, age 2, by Drag Iron was judged Jr Grand Champion Heifer.
Tuff Enough, age 4, by Tuff out of Dragon Smile was judged Champion Jr Female.
Iron Queen, age 6, was judged 2018 ORVTLA All Age Champion Female
For the Championship class all 3 division champions were owned by Joel Dickinson and Dickinson Cattle Co, of Barnesville, Ohio.
For more information and show photos see the Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn Association on FaceBook. Gratification to all exhibitors, handlers, sponsors and the person who sprinkled water on the arena keeping dust minimal through the whole show. A great show is about a great team of volunteers who love the whole experience.
