Good times with
Brahman Friends

ABBA International Field Day
Santa Tereza Ranch
Washington, TX  June 9, 2009

 

Brahman Breeders and enthusiast from 5 plus countries joined Breeders from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi for a successful International Field day.

 Truly in the International spirit, Ing. Julio Lozano, president of AMCC, updated ABBA members about Brahman cattle in Mexico.  We thank Julio for coming and bring a great delegation from Mexico.

Thanks also goes to all our International guests.  We enjoyed your visit and friendship-
 


Chris Shivers with two Past
Presidents of ABBA.


Doug McLeod and Jimmy Walker
welcomed participants to STR.


The large crowd from Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua, Brazil & Panama plus the States.


Dinah Weil being congratulated
for organizing the Field Day.


Doug McLeod introduced
Ray Calfee previous owner the STR
property  near Washington on the Brazos (birthplace of Texas)

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Chris Shivers and Billy Dan congratulating SRT Manager
Jimmy Walker.


Talking about Brahman cattle was the activity of the day.


Shep Batson and daughter
probably won the prize for
miles traveled from Mississippi.


Molly Williams and Flossy Forgason would win the prize for number of Brahman events they have attended.


Vicki Lambert and Will Detering
enjoyed the fellowship.


Bonnie Parish and Janet Partin waiting for the fun auction.


Myra Hughes, Dianne Schrab
and Suzanne visiting and
trying to find a cool spot.

D Bar Field Day
Erath. Louisiana    May 16, 2009


Sam Duplantis showing some of his cow herd.
 


Registering for door prizes.

The participants being welcomed.


Sam and Nan Duplantis

Thank you Sam and Nan Duplantis and The Louisiana Brahman Breeders Association
for hosting this successful event showcasing great Brahman cattle.


LBA President Carolyn Falgout
with Louisiana Brahman Ladies


Lunch was great, 
Thank you Genex.


Billy Dan & Suzanne Lindley


Thank you Sam from the ABBA.


Louisiana Brahman breeders
greet Billy Dan Lindley & Chris Shivers

Showcase in the Pines
Brahman Sale    Arcadia, Louisiana


A lively group of Brahman enthusiast enjoyed a good sale and Louisiana hospitality.

 


Samantha Cone and friends, MacKenzie & Daryn
Scriber greeting visitors.


Pat Cone with Donna and Billy
Farris before the sale.


Billy greeting longtime Brahman breeder Lassiter Leachman.

National F-1 /Brahman Sale
Sealy, TX  April 18, 2009


Thank you Wendell Schronk for your vision of the F-1 Brahman.

Congratulations from Billy Dan Lindley and J.D. Sartwelle, Jr.

2009 National F-1 / Brahman Sale dedicated to Wendell Schronk.

 


Standing room only for the lively sale.
Not an extra seat in the barn.


"The Queen of Cow Country"


Bubba Sartwelle welcomes
buyers, sellers & guests.

Myra Hughes with ABBA Sec/
Treasurer Dr. Ricky Hughes
and TBA President Lex Forgason.
Henry & Mary Katherine Novack
Champion pen F-1's plus high selling Brahman females.  Thanks!


Janie & Randall Tipp
F-1 producers & sellers

The ABBA was well represented in Florida at
the Miami International Agriculture and Cattle Show.  
Thanks Senator Souto for sharing these photos.


Senator Javier Souto checking
on a baby Brahman calf.

Director Dr. Robert Barlow, Director Will Detering, Executive Vice President Chris Shivers, Member Javier Souto, Judge Steamer Swaner,  Kelvin Moreno, the Cattle Manager for the MIACS, International Director Rene Finol and son Juan Rene.

 

INTERNATIONAL BRAHMAN SHOW
and
85TH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo  March 4-6. 2009


2009 Executive Committee --
Dr. Richard Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer, Billy Dan Lindley, President, Bob Hudgins, Vice President, Armelinda Ibarra, Recording Secretary, George Kempher, John Coleman Locke, Dr. Carl McKenney, immediate Past President, Dr. Kevin Bryant, Loren Pratt, Chris Shivers, Executive Vice President.



Billy Dan Lindley addressing
the ABBA 85th Annual Membership meeting.


Past President Dr. Carl McKenney presented
appreciation gift by Chris Shivers and Billy Dan Lindley.


Armelinda Ibarra and Billy Dan.


Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, Todd Staples
named Brahman Friend of the year.
 Photo courtesy of Steven Kahla, the Brahman Journal.
 


W.C. Duderstadt honored with dedication of the
2009 International Brahman in his honor.
Chris Shivers, Peggy Duderstadt, Billy Dan Lindley.
 Photo courtesy of Steven Kahla, the Brahman Journal.

 

   2009 Houston Brahman Show Good Housekeeping Award winner Pat Dillard. 
   This is a woman who let's the dust fly.  Congratulations on your ninth first place win.
   The whole isle looked great.  Tim & Judy Fentress, placed third, Barry Parks placed second, Pat with number one hand Mike Phillips.

         Photo courtesy of Steven Kahla, the Brahman Journal.

 

Photos from around the show barn.


Savannah, Blaine & Sara Allen with
Susan Perkins & Grand Dad


Blain and Savannah paying
close attention to the show.


Molly Willians & Payton Powell


Janet Partin & Ella
 


Jerry Wood, Deanna Weiss &
Reggie Rodriquez


Rachel Williams &
Dr. Randall Groomes


Our little country boy.


Mr & Mrs W.R. Williams
 


Tammy Smith. Nan & Sam DuPlantis


Colin Parker


Kim Hollis & Sara Allen


Francis & Ted Aven


Rudy & Peggy Rios


Phillip & Tina Calvit

 


Jana Acecedo, Billy Dan
and Charlotte Smith

 


Billy Dan, Mike Phillips, Suzanne & Pat Dillard


Beth Sartwelle, Elizabeth Hoskins
holding Brock Sartwelle


First place Housekeeping form.


Savannah keeping an eye
on a good heifer.

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This class wrapped around the arena with this many more entries.
Everyone had a great time in Houston. 
Only the best cattle, friendships, and barn food.

 

WORLD BRAHMAN CONGRESS
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