• 2023 End of Year Report: Hired Hand Live

    by Holly Peacock | Dec 12, 2023
    It's here! Our 2023 End of Year Report for Hired Hand Live is full of useful information for your upcoming sales and for making decisions about your breeding program. Check out our data compiling information from the 2023 sales utilizing Hired Hand Live's auction services including the top sellers of the year.
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  • 2023 Hired Hand November Sale

    by Holly Peacock | Dec 08, 2023
    Our Hired Hand November Sale has ended and we have all the details you're looking for. Each month, we host an online-only sale with an exciting new feature - Buy Now pricing. Although only our website customers can consign, ANYONE is able to bid! Join us for the sale next month.
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  • September 2023 TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS: "Podcasting in the Longhorn Industry"

    by Holly Peacock | Oct 19, 2023
    An online-only sale refers to a sales event conducted exclusively through a digital platform, like Hired Hand Live, where an individual breeder offers their registered livestock for direct purchase by potential buyers. We discuss the types of online sales, host advantages, pre and post-sale prep, and more.
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  • July 2023 TEXAS LONGHORN TRAILS: "Tips for Hosting An Online Only Sale"

    by Holly Peacock | Sep 12, 2023
    An online-only sale refers to a sales event conducted exclusively through a digital platform, like Hired Hand Live, where an individual breeder offers their registered livestock for direct purchase by potential buyers. We discuss the types of online sales, host advantages, pre and post-sale prep, and more.
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  • 10 Reasons to Buy Longhorns in 2020

    by Holly Peacock | Jan 16, 2020
    Overtime, you will hear people having the discussion "Is the Longhorn industry here to stay?” We're here to let you know, these animals are in it for the long haul. Get it? But seriously, Longhorns have been around since 1493 with the first registry forming in 1963 and we think 2020 and beyond will mark great years for these extraordinary cattle and their breeders.
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  • Hired Hand Live Has A New Look!

    by Holly Peacock | Apr 11, 2018
    Hired Hand Live is a product of Hired Hand Software. While Hired Hand Software has been around since the mid 2000's, Hired Hand Live didn't get its start until 2015.
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  • 2017 Year End Report: Male Registered Texas Longhorn Data

    by Holly Peacock | Jan 15, 2018
    As we begin a new year, it is beneficial for every breeder to research the trends of the Longhorn industry, which helps them prepare for the 2018 breeding program. While not the only data available, Hired Hand Software offers several services and products to Texas Longhorn breeders to help them stay more informed.
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  • Weekend Recap: Split Rock Cedar Ranch Total Dispersal Sale

    by Jessica Weber | Nov 14, 2017
    On Saturday, November 11th Hired Hands' Jaymie Feldmann and Brittney Klein attended the Split Rock Cedar Ranch Total Dispersal Sale, held in Fort Worth, TX. Read more about how we helped this dispersal sale in our full article.
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  • Split Rock Cedar Ranch Total Dispersal Sale Trends & Averages

    by Molly Clubb | Nov 14, 2017
    The ​Split Rock Ranch Total Dispersal Sale ​was held ​on ​Saturday, November 11th in ​​​Fort Worth, Texas. 60 head of Registered Texas Longhorns were sold at absolute auction (no PO's). The data included in this Blog was gathered by Hired Hand Live. We share these trends and averages for our customers and breeders in the Longhorn Industry who could better their programs by analyzing it as it best suites them. We welcome your feedback or additional data requests. This data is not officially endorsed by the sale.
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  • Longhorn World Championship Sale Trends & Averages

    by Molly Clubb | Oct 24, 2017
    The TLCA's Longhorn World Championship Sale ​was held ​on Friday, October 20th in ​​Oklahoma City, OK. Over 70 head of Registered Texas Longhorns were consigned and auctioned off to a crowd of breeders in the Cox Convention Center in downtown OKC. The data below was gathered by Hired Hand. We share these trends and averages for our customers and breeders in the Longhorn Industry who could better their programs by analyzing it as it best suites them such as this data: These are averages for Sires with at least 2 offspring selling. Their offsprings averages are listed below starting with the highest average. SITTIN BULL $3,880, CV COWBOY CASANOVA $7,250, JP RIO GRANDE $2,700
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  • Weekend Recap: 2017 Longhorn World Championship

    by Jessica Weber | Oct 23, 2017
    From October 20th - 21st Hired Hands' Molly Clubb and ​Jaymie Feldmann attended the Texas Longhorn Cattle Association's Longhorn World Championship. This event included a sale, measurement competition and futurity. The "LWC" ended with the All-Industry Banquet and Awards Presentation, all held in the Cox Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Hired Hand had a booth for the 3 day event.
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  • TLBAA Horn Showcase Sale Trends & Averages

    by Molly Clubb | Oct 10, 2017
    The TLBAA's Horn Showcase Bred & Owned Heifer Sale and Saturday Sale were held October 6 & 7, 2017 in ​Lawton, OK. Over 130 head of Registered Texas Longhorns were consigned and auctioned between the two sales. The data included in this blog was gathered by Hired Hand. We share these trends and averages for our customers and breeders in the Longhorn Industry who could better their programs by analyzing it as it best suites them such as this data: Averages for Service Sires with at least 2 females exposed/bred to them selling. COWBOY CATCHIT CHEX $4,500 RJF BIG DEAL $4,125 RC LONE RANGER $3,750 GOLD MINE 1 $3,413 J.R. FLASH/CV CASANOVA'S MAGNUM $3,033
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  • Visit Us at these Events in October!

    by Molly Clubb | Sep 28, 2017
    Hired Hand's Molly, Jaymie and Brittney will be at these great breed events in October. If you're in the area, please visit our booth to learn more about our one of a kind website services and special promotions.
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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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  • 2017 Texas Mid Year Blowout Sale Trends, Averages & Internet Influence

    by Molly Clubb | Jun 19, 2017
    27 lots sold on Hired Hand Live for a total of $41,400 for an average of $1533 There were 15 on-line buyers of 27 lots. 22.7% of all bids came from Hired Hand Live 30% of winning bids and 19.5% of total sale value came from Hired Hand Live 75.6% of items were up-bid by Hired Hand Live Lot 47 had the most internet views going into the sale at 257 unique views. She sold for $8,500 which was the 2nd high selling lot. She sold to a live bidder, not the internet. The high selling internet lot was Lot 17 for $3,000 to Mr. Harold Claver
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  • 2017 Fey Longhorn Sale Trends, Averages & Internet Influence

    by Molly Clubb | Jun 13, 2017
    Hired Hand Live Internet Bidding Influence on the Fey Longhorn Sale: 15 lots sold on Hired Hand Live for a total of $31,950 for an average of $2,130 On-line buyers included: Lorinda Valentine, Panther Creek Ranch; Josh & Katelyn Moss, Moss Longhorns; Neil & Deborah Glasgow, Sand Creek Ranch; Ken Webb, Kurtis Gould, Marlene Howard, Sandra West-Moore, 26.9% of all bids came from Hired Hand Live 34.1% of winning bids and 31.1% of total sale value came from Hired Hand Live 79.5% of items were up-bid by Hired Hand Live
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  • 2017 Great Northern Longhorn Classic (Montello, WI) Trends, Averages & Internet Influence

    by Molly Clubb | Jun 05, 2017
    Great Northern Longhorn Classic Sale Results: 5 lots sold on Hired Hand Live for a total of $12,700 for an average of $2,540 On-line buyers included: Neil & Deborah Glasgow, Sand Creek Ranch; Scott Pace, Pace Cattle Co.; John Yeates; Monte & Melissa Bierschank, MonMel Longhorns; and Ken Webb Cattle at the consignment sale in Wisconsin sold to buyers from Utah, Nebraska and Texas 12% of all bids came from Hired Hand Live 15.6% of winning bids and 21% of total sale value came from Hired Hand Live 43.8% of items were up-bid by Hired Hand Live
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  • 2017 Red River Sale Trends, Averages & Internet Influence

    by Molly Clubb | May 31, 2017
    82 of 91 lots sold for a total of $213,750 with an $2,671 Sold Average and a $2401.69 Consigned Average There were 5 Cash Cows that sold for a total of $58,200 and an average of $11,640 Top 10 lots average: $9.495 Top 25 lots average: $5,698 One over 80” TTT cow sold, Lot 90, $3,500 (the other over 80” TTT cow in the sale, lot 49, was PO’d). 70-79” TTT Cow Average: $2,383
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  • 2017 Millennium Futurity Sale Trends, Averages & Internet Influence

    by Molly Clubb | May 15, 2017
    Since the beginning of 2017 Hired Hand has been compiling additional sales data and sharing it via our Blog and Mobile Marketing program. We plan to continue to share these stats from future consignment sales as well. We hope that they will be beneficial to breeders and show Industry sales trends. We welcome your feedback and requests. Please find below some additional Millennium Futurity Sale results courtesy of your friends at Hired Hand*: Millennium Futurity Sale Results: 42 of 49 lots sold for a total of $133,550 with an $3,179 Average There was 1 Cash Cow sold. Lot 46 for $13,500. Top 10 lots average: $7,000 Top 25 lots average: $4,608
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  • 2017 Red McCombs Fiesta Sale Trends, Averages & Internet Influence

    by Molly Clubb | May 09, 2017
    Since the beginning of 2017 Hired Hand has been compiling additional sales data and sharing it via our Blog and Mobile Marketing program. We plan to continue to share these stats from future consignment sales as well. We hope that they will be beneficial to breeders and show Industry sales trends. We welcome your feedback and requests. Please find below some additional Red McCombs Sale results courtesy of your friends at Hired Hand*:
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