2008 Big Time Teague Sale Saturday, May 10

Posted Friday, May 9, 2008

BASTROP, TX (May 9, 2008) - Tom Teague, trucking magnate, cattleman and member of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Board of Directors, will be hosting the 2008 Big Time Teague cattle sale Saturday, May 10th at the Steiner Ranch in Bastrop, Texas.

Approximately 140 head will be auctioned with the help of Joe Don Pogue and PBR arena announcer Randy Schmutz. Lots include great cattle from J.W. Hart, Alex Nacarrato, Dan and Linda Russell, and Bobby DelVecchio. Half-interests in three Futurity bulls and three Classic bulls are also being offered.

Cattle may be viewed on site from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., (a video preview is available on RFD-TV at 11:30 a.m.) with the sale commencing at noon. Buyers may preregister by calling 800-431-4452. Video is available, and buyers may bid, at www.superiorlivestock.com.

A trailer heading East after the event will haul at no charge.

“There’s great stock in this sale,” Teague said, “from embryo cows from the (Dillon and H. D.) Page breeding program, to calves from Mudslinger, Big Bucks and Candyman.”

About the 2008 Big Time Teague Sale in Texas

"Welcome to the 2008 Big Time Teague Sale in Texas. We are very excited about the cattle we have assembled here for this year’s sale. These cattle represent several top notch breeding programs from throughout the country including, Kish, Naccarato, Nelson, The Rafter 7r, XS Ranch, Berger, Page and others! We’ve exposed these great females to some of what we believe are going be the next “SUPER SIRES” including Red one, Squirt Gun, Real Deal, Night Life, Here’s Your Sign and Wild Side! To top it off we’ve included cattle exposed to or with calves at side by PBR World Champion Mossy Oak Mudslinger and the exciting Just A Dream!

We are also offering an opportunity today to purchase ½ interests in 6 outstanding ABBI eligible bulls, three 4 year olds and three 2 year olds. These bulls have been bucked and considered the best on the Teague Ranch. Someone is going to get to have a whole lot of fun by becoming co-owners of these great athletes. Teague Bucking Bulls is going to do all the work for you….feeding, hauling, and taking care of all the expenses. The new partners will pay entry fees and receive ½ of the ABBI winnings! New partners will also have the opportunity to breed these bulls!

In addition, every female owned and sold by Tom Teague in this sale today with a bull calf at side or born this year (2008) will be eligible for the Teague Bucking Bull ABBI Futurity Incentive! In 2010, we will host an ABBI Futurity, open to all entries, in conjunction with our sale. We will allow everyone to enter and see who has the best calf and earn big money. The highest placing Teague Bred Bull (from this sale) will earn a bonus of $20,000! WOW!

This year we are excited about having Joe Don Pogue as our auctioneer and Randy Schmutz will be on hand reading pedigrees, Looks West Productions has laid all of the ground work for a fantastic afternoon and the Steiner Ranch has rolled out the Red Carpet as our host once again this year.

New to the Big Time Teague Sale in Texas this year is the opportunity to watch the sale on RFD-TV and phone in your bids from anywhere in the country. If you can’t view the sale, you can bid on-line at www.superiorlivestock.com Register early to receive your buyer number and bid with confidence. We will accommodate you in every way possible by taking care of your cattle for up to 7 days after the sale and we can even help arrange transportation for your purchase.

Since the inception of the American Bucking Bull, Inc. the bucking bull breeding industry has grown tremendously. With ABBI Classic, and Futurity competitions paying out more money than ever and last year’s ABBI Classic Champion, Troubadour earning over $365,000 and the ABBI Futurity Champion, Deju Blue earning over $100,000 it’s no surprise the excitement continues to grow! Today is a great day in our industry and all the opportunities you are looking for are right here. Check out the schedule of events and don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions! Welcome to Steiner Ranches and the Big Time Teague Sale in Texas!"