• Bevo: The Most Famous Texas Longhorn Steer

    by Jessica Weber | Sep 20, 2017
    Football season is upon us and we are bringing you some #FunFacts about the University of Texas mascot Bevo. Last fall the University of Texas debuted Bevo XV, the 15th of his name. Bevo XV is a Texas Longhorn Steer and ​Hired Hand proudly serves over 300 Longhorn breeders across the nation. We provide them with websites for their Registered Longhorn herds. Many of our customers have told us that they bought their first Longhorn because they were UT fans and "just had to have one." Some of these fans now have herds over 300 head! Here are some items you may not have known about Bevo XV and Texas Longhorns in general:
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  • Hill Country Heritage Sale Trends & Averages

    by Molly Clubb | Sep 12, 2017
    Hill Country Heritage Sale Results: 99 of 117 lots sold for a total of $2​33,300 with an $2,​592.22 Sold Average and a $2,200.94 Consigned Average. The overall sale average was $2,356.67 There were 2 Cash Cows (over $10,000) that sold for a total of $​23,000 and an average of $11,500. They were Lots 17 & 63. Top 10 lots average: $7,040 Top 25 lots average: $4,910
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  • Hill Country Heritage Sale Recap 2017

    by Jessica Weber | Sep 11, 2017
    On September 8th and 9th Hired Hands' Jaymie Feldmann and Brittney Klein attended the 2017 Hill Country Heritage Sale in Fredericksburg, Texas. Hired Hand provided the internet bidding and broadcasting for the sale. We will be publishing the full recap of the internet influence and sale stats on our Blog later this week. We also texted out sale prices and buyers in real time to our subscribers. You can opt into our text messaging by sending the message "2244.longhorns" to the number "77948" or click here and complete our form. We'd like to thank host and hostess Rick & Tracy Friedrich of River Ranch for their hospitality this past weekend.
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  • Tips for Ranchers & Animal Owners in Hurricane Harvey’s Aftermath

    by Jaymie Feldmann | Sep 06, 2017
    As Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc along our Gulf Coast, Hired Hand wants our customers and everyone effected to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. With the worst of the storm seemingly over, the catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is not done yet. We’ve cultivated some helpful tips and links from across the internet to help those who may have animals in need, wish to donate to animal efforts, etc. Floods can impact animal health as well as human health. These resources encourage you to make plans for your livestock, horses, and pets in the event you will need to or have evacuated your home or farm.
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  • Texas Perfection Land & Cattle Co.

    by Jessica Weber | Aug 23, 2017
    Texas Perfection Land and Longhorn Cattle Company, got its start in 1977 when the Durkin family moved to the little town of Blue, Texas, with seven head of longhorns given to them by a family member. Today, they're located in Jamestown, KY and run a herd of almost 150 head!
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  • Sale Trends: Marquess Arrow Ranch Production Sale 2017

    by Molly Clubb | Aug 23, 2017
    General Stats: 54/69 lots sold for a total of $148,950 Sold Average: $2758.33 Shown Average: $2190.44 Top 5 lots average: $8810 Top 10 lots average: $6210
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  • Sale Trends: Rocky Mountain Select Sale 2017

    by Molly Clubb | Aug 14, 2017
    Stats by Age: 0-2 YO: $2931 3-5 YO: $3051 6-10 YO: $3244 10+ YO: $4087 Top 10 youngest by age average: $2610 Top 10 oldest by age average: $4240
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  • Part 3: Hired Hand Live Stats YTD

    by Molly Clubb | Jul 25, 2017
    This post is the ​third in a three-part series examining data gathered by Hired Hand Live from Longhorn Consignment Sales YTD (12 Sales Total). This post focuses on the influence of internet bidding and broadcasting at sales, offered by Hired Hands' service:Hired Hand Live. Lots sold on-line year to date: 130 On-line average: $2,501.15 Dollar value sold via Hired Hand Live: $235,149...
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  • Part 2/3: Longhorn Female Stats as they relate to Consignment Sales YTD

    by Molly Clubb | Jul 25, 2017
    This is the second post in a three-part series examining data gathered by Hired Hand Live from Longhorn Consignment Sales YTD (12 Sales Total). This post focuses on Registered Texas Longhorn ​Females. 90” Female average: Could not compute, only 1 90”+ TTT cow sold; 1 PO’d 80”+ TTT Females average: $48,726 80”+ TTT and 3-in-1 average: $5,200 70”+ TTT Females average: $6,006 70”+ TTT and 3-in-1 average: $5,033 70”+ TTT selling open average: $1,016 3-in-1 average: $3,848.....
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  • First in a 3 Part Series: Longhorn Bull Stats as they relate to Consignment Sales YTD

    by Molly Clubb | Jul 11, 2017
    This post is the first in a three-part series examining data gathered by Hired Hand Live from Longhorn Consignment Sales YTD (12 Sales Total). This post focuses on Registered Texas Longhorn Bulls. Future posts will focus on females and also internet trends/stats. Additional photos, charts and graphics can be found on our Hired Hand Live Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HiredHandLive/
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