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In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we visit with Leslie and Marshall Merritt of Norse Ridge Ranch in Bosque County, Texas. Their Longhorn program is built around three simple words: Therapy, Beauty, and Respect.

Leslie and Marshall share how a quick pivot from Angus cattle led to a passion for registered Texas Longhorns and discuss the peace they find spending time with their herd. They also talk about what they value most in their cattle—from horn and color to disposition and structure—and how respect for the animal guides every decision they make.

This episode is a great reminder that Texas Longhorns can be more than livestock—they can be an experience.

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In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we visit with Nik Nikodym of Commanders Place Longhorns to preview his upcoming Online Production Sale, taking place July 1–6 exclusively on Hired Hand Live.

Nick shares what buyers can expect from this year's offering, including the quality genetics and cattle that have made Commanders Place Longhorns a respected program. We discuss the convenience of online bidding, how the sale will work, and why this is a great opportunity to add quality Texas Longhorns to your herd from anywhere in the country.

All sale cattle are located at Commanders Place Longhorns in Newcastle, Oklahoma. Whether you're looking to expand your breeding program or purchase your first Longhorn, this episode provides an inside look at one of the summer's premier online-only sales.

Be sure to mark your calendar for July 1–6 and join the bidding on Hired Hand Live!

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Join us for this week's Monday Mini as we recap all the excitement from the 5th Annual Oregon Trail Sale held this past weekend in Dundee, Oregon.

We'll break down the sale highlights, top sellers, sale averages, and standout consignments, along with a look back at the Futurity of the West and the memorable weekend hosted by Amelia and Scott Picker and the Northwest Longhorn Association. From outstanding cattle to great fellowship and Pacific Northwest hospitality, this event once again proved why it's become a favorite on the Longhorn calendar.

Whether you attended the sale or are catching up from home, tune in for a quick rundown of all the action from one of the industry's premier summer events.

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In this episode, we visit with Amelia and Scott Picker of A&S Cattle, hosts of this weekend’s Oregon Trail Sale on June 27th in Oregon. We talk about the cattle consigned, the weekend’s lineup of events, and what makes this sale such a standout destination for breeders and Longhorn enthusiasts alike. From the Futurity of the West to cattle viewing, great food, and plenty of Pacific Northwest hospitality, this episode is your quick preview of what to expect at the 6th Annual Oregon Trail Sale.

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In this episode, we sit down with Luke and Dave Pine of Pine Brothers Longhorns to talk about the role of intention in building a program. What began in 2013 with empty barns, open pastures, and a few curious kids quickly grew into a purposeful Texas Longhorn operation focused on quality, color, horn, and continual improvement. We discuss the meaning behind their breeding philosophy, how their program got its start, and the vision that continues to shape Pine Brothers Longhorns today.

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This week’s Monday Mini recaps the Midwest Texas Longhorn Association Sale held this past weekend in Marysville, Kansas. We cover the top-selling lots, sale highlights, and where buyer interest showed up strongest throughout the event. From standout consignments to overall sale trends, this quick recap gives you the key moments and takeaways from the weekend.

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In this episode, we visit with sale host Justin Rombeck about the upcoming Midwest Texas Longhorn Association Sale on June 13th in Marysville, Kansas. We talk about the strong set of consignments, the quality genetics being offered, and what makes this event more than just a sale—from special awards and the new youth program to the community partnerships and activities planned around the event. Tune in for a quick preview of what to expect at this growing Midwest sale.

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This week’s Monday Mini recaps the Appalachian Trail Sale held this past weekend. We cover the top-selling lots, sale highlights, and where buyer interest showed up strongest throughout the event. From standout consignments to overall sale trends, this quick recap gives you a look at the key moments and takeaways from the weekend.

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In this episode, we visit with sale hosts Nelson Hearn and Adrianna Norris of Nel-Tam Longhorns ahead of the Appalachian Trail Sale, coming June 5th and 6th to Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, at the Lebanon Valley Livestock Auction. We talk about the growth of the Appalachian Trail Sale, the strength of longhorn breeders across the East Coast, and the opportunities this event creates for breeders to showcase cattle, purchase quality stock, and welcome new interest into the breed.

This year’s sale features 42 head of outstanding consigned cattle. Nelson and Adrianna share what makes this event special, what attendees can expect this year, and why this sale continues to build strong connections among breeders from the East Coast and across the country. If you can’t make it in person, Hired Hand will be live streaming the sale so you can follow along from anywhere.

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Fresh off the weekend in the Fort Worth Stockyards, we’re back with a quick Monday Mini recap of the Longhorn Sale held Friday and Saturday in Ft. Worth.

From the Heifer Sale on Friday to the Cow Sale on Saturday, it was a big two days—and a major highlight: the highest-selling Animal of the Year was auctioned off this weekend. Tune in for a few standout moments and a quick thank-you to everyone who helped make it happen.

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