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Tallgrass Cattle Company


Bill and Judy Meridith have a reputation for buying many of the finest cattle offered at some of the Longhorn industry’s premium sales, especially the Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale. At the 2006 Legacy Sale, they purchased EOT Outback Beauty for $150,000. Since that point, they have added a number of exceptional and elite Longhorns to their herd, such as SDR Candy Cane for $170,000, RHF Sharp Shooter, and Shakira Beauty, just to name a few.


But for the Meridiths, it is not about the money. It is about the passion they have for Longhorns. They purchased their first Longhorn when a friend of the family died and his herd was dispersed. Since 2002, they have been acquiring quality cattle that top the charts.


There is no doubt that anything done by the Meridiths is going to be done right. This approach may be rooted in their business background. As a young man right out of school, Bill went to work operating a milling machine. He started his own company, Precision Machining, Inc., in 1966 to make parts primarily for the aircraft industry. The business boomed, and grew to the point that he received a number of awards and significantly expanded the operation. To this day, one building, which is adjacent to the ranch in Wellington, Kansas, still houses the largest metal milling machine in the world.


It is easy to see the enjoyment they both get from their cattle, but nothing matches the passion that Judy has for their Longhorns. If she likes a particular animal, there is no amount of money that can buy it. That particular Longhorn will not be leaving the Meridiths’ pasture.


Bill and Judy sold their machinery business in 1999, but they retained ownership of the buildings, hundreds of acres of wheat and pasture land, a majestic home, and some of the most beautiful Longhorn cattle in the country. They now focus on enjoying their cattle, their family, and supporting Wellington Christian Academy, a private school they built with the Lord’s guidance and where Bill serves as president of the board of directors.


Thank you, Bill and Judy, for your continued support of the Longhorn industry and the Longhorn Legacy Sale. 3S Longhorns


Since 1974, Alan and Teresa Sparger have been involved with the Texas Longhorn industry. Alan has served as Herd Consultant for legendary breeder Red McCombs since 1978. The Spargers have been recognized as leaders for producing and acquiring quality Longhorns from the beginning of their program. The first embryo transfer calf in the breed was produced by the Spargers, and Alan Sparger has been an AI technician for more than 40 years. Besides the many sales they have conducted, the Spargers have been very active in the industry by serving on Longhorn association boards. In 2009, Alan Sparger was awarded by the TLCA The Longhorn Spirit Award for his dedication to the breed.


Meg Sears, Alan & Teresa Sparger, son Will Sparger, Kurt Twining


“Needless to say, selling 3S Danica at the Legacy was both exciting and life changing,” Alan says. “Since I’ve been involved with these cattle for 50 years now, this has taught me to never think you’ve seen it all! It is thrilling to know that the industry has focused on a cow that we raised. We are humbled by the kind messages and comments people have given us. We truly cherish as friends and family so many people who we have met through the Longhorns over the years. In my mind, I figured it was possible that she could set a new record, but it certainly wasn’t something I was counting on. She is a special cow that should do very well for the Meridiths. She is drop dead gorgeous, will be over 90” well before age four, she will be the first 90” daughter of a 90” cow, and her pedigree on both sides is outstanding. If that doesn’t make her special, I don’t know what does.”


Thank you, Alan and Teresa, for breeding and consigning such a wonderful Longhorn.


2017 MAY i TEXAS LONGHORN JOURNAL i 21 2017 MAY i TEXAS LONGHORN JOURNAL 21


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