From the Pasture with Hired Hand

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie and Molly dive into a stellar weekend for Texas Longhorn enthusiasts featuring both the Chisholm Trail Select Sale in Enid, Oklahoma, and the Chisholm Trail Futurity. They’ll recap standout sale highlights — from the top-selling cattle across the seven-state consignment roster to the most buzzed-about lots that captured the ring’s attent...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie sits down with event organizers Nik Nikodym and Kevin Bryant to preview the inaugural Chisholm Trail Select Sale & Futurity, held in historic Enid, Oklahoma. With over 30 years of combined Longhorn experience, Nik and Kevin share the inspiration behind the event, what attendees can expect, and their hopes for making this a staple in...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie and Molly recap a big weekend across the Longhorn industry, covering the TLBT Senior Sale in Abilene, Texas, the Oregon Trail Sale in Dundee, Oregon, and the Futurity of the West, which was held alongside the Oregon Trail Sale. They share highlights from both sales, including top consignments, sale averages, and standout moments. They al...

In this special episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie sits down with three outstanding senior representatives from the Texas Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow (TLBT) — Sarah Danley, Savannah Duncan, and Ava Miller. These dedicated young women share details about the upcoming TLBT Senior Sale, happening Friday, June 20th at 2:00 PM in Abilene, TX at the Taylor County Expo Center. With 14...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie sits down with Amelia and Scott Picker of A&S Cattle Company to talk all things Oregon Trail Sale—returning to Dundee, Oregon on June 21, 2025. The sale is a true team effort supported by the entire Northwest Longhorn Association. Tune in to hear about this year’s stellar lineup of cattle, the popular Futurity of the West with over $...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , hosts Molly and Jaymie recap the inaugural Midwest Texas Longhorn Association Sale held this past weekend in Marysville, Kansas. Hosted by Jim & Becky Rombeck, the sale brought fresh energy to the region and was supported by breeders and buyers from all over.  Tune in as we break down the highlights, top sellers, sale averages, and standout...

In this Sale Preview episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie visits with Jim & Becky Rombeck to chat about the very first Midwest Affiliate Sale, happening June 14th in Marysville, Kansas. As the hosts of this inaugural event, the Rombecks share what breeders can expect—from a strong lineup of Texas Longhorn consignments to the welcoming, community-centered atmosphere. Whether you...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie recaps the exciting second annual Appalachian Trail Sale and Futurity, held June 6th–8th in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex. Tune in as we break down the highlights, top sellers, sale averages, and standout consignments from both the Futurity and Sale. Whether you were there in person or catching up f...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie visits with Nelson Hearn, President of the Appalachian Trail Sale, to preview the exciting second year of this growing event. Now in a brand-new location—the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA—the 2025 Appalachian Trail Sale and Futurity is set to be bigger and better than ever. Tune in as Nelson shares what attendees...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , we recap all the excitement and energy from the 2025 Fort Worth Stockyard Longhorn Sale, held in the iconic Stockyards of Fort Worth, Texas. Hosted by Bill Hudson of Hudson Longhorns, this event continues to live up to its reputation as one of the most anticipated sales of the year. Tune in as we break down the highlights, top sellers, sale ave...

In this inspiring episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Molly visits with Danielle Mershon of Whistling Longhorn Ranch, located just outside Fort Worth, Texas. Danielle shares her journey from falling in love with Longhorns at a teenage sleepover to becoming the driving force behind a ranch dedicated to preserving the traditional style of the breed. At Whistling Longhorn Ranch, careful att...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie sits down with Bill Hudson of Hudson Longhorns to preview the highly anticipated 2025 Fort Worth Stockyards Sale. As host of the event, Bill shares his goals and inspirations behind the sale, his commitment to fostering Industry Unity, and the growing impact this annual gathering has had on the Texas Longhorn market. This year’s sale bri...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Molly chats with Meredith Kirkscey, ranch manager of Holy Cow Ranch in Ben Wheeler, Texas. Just down the road from some of the industry’s top breeders, Holy Cow Ranch began their journey in 2001 with six cows selected purely for color and horn—without knowing exactly what they were getting into. Meredith shares how far the ranch has come since...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Molly sits down with Dave Shappee and his daughter Alyssa Shappee of Mile High Longhorns in Agate, Colorado. From humble beginnings to a growing operation rooted in elite genetics and passion, the Shappees share their journey in the Longhorn industry. You’ll hear about the early days, the lessons learned, and how their vision has evolved “from...

In this episode, we’re breaking down all the excitement from the Glendenning Fiesta Sale held this past weekend in Celina, TX! We cover sale highlights, top sellers, and some trends we spotted in the ring. Whether you're deep in the Longhorn world or just love staying updated, this is one episode you won't want to miss. Send us a text From the Pasture with Hired Hand: Hired Hand Websites...

In this episode, Jaymie sits down with Sherese and Rex Glendenning of Glendenning Farms to talk all things Fiesta Sale ! In Celina, TX for its second year, the 2025 Glendenning Fiesta Sale promises to be bigger and better than ever. With decades of experience in the Texas Longhorn industry dating back to 1984, Rex and Sherese share what makes this sale truly phenomenal—from record-breaking prices...

In this episode, we’re breaking down all the excitement from the Texoma Spring Classic held this past weekend in Duncan, Oklahoma! We cover sale highlights, top sellers, and some trends we spotted in the ring. We also share the top results from this weekend’s Battle On the Prairie Futurity. Get the inside scoop on which animals and breeders are making moves in the race! Plus, our Social Media Winn...

In this special 2-part episode, Dale Hunt sits down with Jaymie to preview the Texoma Spring Classic and the Battle on the Prairie Futurity—two exciting events happening this weekend in Duncan, Oklahoma. Dale, who began his Longhorn journey in 1988, is the founder of the Horn Showcase and owner of Rockin’ H Longhorn Ranch. He brings his signature energy (yes, that bam! is back!) as he shares insig...

We’re back with another double recap episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand ! This week, we’re taking you coast to coast as we look back on two exciting Longhorn events that happened this past weekend: the Cherry Blossom Sale in Culpeper, Virginia and the B&C Spring Classic in New Cambria, Missouri. Tune in as we break down the highlights, top sellers, sale averages, and standout consignm...

In this episode, Jaymie chats with Shawn Sayre about the upcoming B&C Show-Me Spring Longhorn Sale, the longest running Texas Longhorn sale in the United States! 🎉 Held in New Cambria, Missouri, this year marks the 47th annual event, with a rich history dating all the way back to 1978. With 113 lots made up of bulls, cows, and heifers, there's truly something for everyone — whether you&a...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie chats with Chase Vasut of the Longhorn Legacy Group and Shawn Pequignot, Farm Manager for G&G Longhorns, to give you an insider’s look at the 2025 Cherry Blossom Sale & Futurity, happening April 19th in Culpeper, Virginia! 🌟 Started back in 1992, this iconic event is the longest-running Texas Longhorn sale on the East Coast, hos...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , we're diving into all the highlights from the 2025 Bluegrass Sale held this past weekend in scenic Lexington, Kentucky!  This heifer-only sale featured consignors from 16 different states, each bringing top-tier genetics and impressive females to the ring. We’ll cover:  ✅ The highest-selling heifers and standout lots  ✅ Insights on in-pe...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , Jaymie chats with sale host Bill Hudson of Hudson Longhorns to get the inside scoop on the upcoming 2025 Bluegrass Sale and Futurity. Held this weekend, April 11–12, in Lexington, Kentucky, this highly anticipated heifer-only sale brings together consigners from 16 states, showcasing some of the finest young females in the breed. Tune in as Bil...

In this episode, we recap all the excitement from the First Annual Texas Treasure Sale, held in Fredericksburg, Texas on April 5th! 🏆 Whether you were bidding ringside, watching from home, or just want the latest buzz, we’ve got the full rundown: ✅ Top-selling Texas Longhorns – both in-person and online  ✅ Most-viewed lots before and after the sale on Hired Hand Live  ✅ Market trends, standout...

Welcome back to From the Pasture with Hired Hand, where we sit down with Texas Longhorn breeders to talk about their ranches, cattle, and upcoming Longhorn sales. This week, Jaymie is joined by Randy Murry from New Age Cattle Company, co-host of the first annual Texas Treasure Sale. This exciting new sale brings back the tradition of a Texas Longhorn sale to the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Th...