Auction Items

Lot 1: “Ghost Riders in the Sky” signed and numbered bronze

By artist J. Shirly Bothum, five long horned steers with two cowboys on horseback behind them, lariats ready. 29”Hx40”L, on solid wood stand 4”H. Donated by Tim and Nancy Keilty, Cottonwood Springs Farm, Cedar, Michigan. Value: $14,000

Lot 2: “At His Own Pace” signed artwork with letter of authenticity

By renowned western artist Tim Cox. Framed in a beautiful hand-made leather and Hereford hide frame. Donated by Gary and Sandy Meyer, Classic Leather Designs, Penrose, Colorado. Visit www.classicleatherdesigns.com. Value: $1,500

Lot 3: Single edition, commissioned western painting

By artist Edgar J. Sotelo. Jo and Bill Ellard commissioned Sotelo to create a special art piece for “Music on the Mountain.” The oil-on canvas will depict subjects taken from Sotelos’ photographic studies of cowboys on the historic Tongue River Ranch, Paducah, Texas. Donated by Edgar J. Sotelo, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visit www.soteloart.com. Value: $2,000

Lot 4: “The Ranch Cutter” custom made western saddle

By renowned saddle maker Ricky Green, Tyler, Texas. Since he made his first saddle over 30 years ago he has worked to make a saddle that fits a horse and the rider. Using only the highest quality material, custom hand made trees and enough oil to give them a dark, rich color and soft supple feel, his customs saddles are used by the leading horse enthusiasts in the business. Donated by Ricky Green, Tyler, Texas. Visit www.rickygreensaddles.com. Value: $2,500

Lot 5: Three day guided trophy pronghorn antelope hunt and fishing trip

A hunting experience of a life-time on the Wagonhound Ranch, Douglas, Wyoming. The hunt includes lodging at the beautiful ranch lodge retreat and all meals are included. Wagonhound provides an Award-Winning Experience! Hunt horseback on 135,000 primarily private acres in the pristine splendor of the Laramie Mountain Range—the most unspoiled country in the lower 48 states! Donated by Wagonhound Land & Livestock Co. Visit www.wagonhound.com. Value: $4,000

Lot 6: Specially bottled and numbered wine from the Kunde Estate Winery and Vineyard

The Kunde Family created a specially bottled and numbered wine from the Kunde Estate Winery and Vineyard with original label artwork by Hereford World artist Bruce Huxol. A unique item especially crafted for “Music on the Mountain.” This is a classic bottle created for the consummate wine aficionado and Hereford enthusiast. Donated by Jim and Marcia Mickelson, Sonoma Mountain Herefords, Santa Rosa, California. Visit www.kunde.com. Value: Priceless

Lot 7: Custom Full Beaver Western Hat

Crafted by Kaycee Hoffman, Bar None Hat Company, McArthur, California. Bar None Hat Company offers a variety of products and services. Each custom hat is unique to the client. Custom western hats are hand crafted by Kaycee using the finest quality products from Hereford hide to beaver hair—you will be assured you are receiving the best in quality… Bar None. Donated by Jason and Kaycee Hoffman, Hoffman Herefords, McArthur, California. Visit www.barnonehats.com.

Lot 8: Montana-Boulder Mountain Valley Get-Away

The get-away includes a one week stay in a private, secluded 3-4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath cabin located in the beautiful Boulder River Valley, 30 miles south of Big Timber, Montana. The Boulder River is considered a premier blue ribbon trout stream and located 2-3 hours from Yellowstone National Park. The cabin is located within a small community of “weekend homes” hidden in the mountains of the Absaroka Range of the Rocky Mountains and bordered by the Gallatin National Forest. The cabin has an open floor plan with a fireplace in the living room area, full modern kitchen, with washer and dryer, screened porch and dining area, with fire pit near river along with a BBQ grill. Donated by Faye Ellis, Billings, Montana. Value $3,500

Lot 9: Custom commissioned art work

By Mr. Edgar J. Sotelo. The highest bidder will have the opportunity to commission a one-of-a-kind oil on canvas depicting a beloved family pet, award winning cattle or favorite horse. “I think Edgar is an excellent artist.” – Jo Ellard. He has visited to our ranch and has photographed our horses and dogs. I have commissioned him to paint all of our Australian Sheppard’s and some of our cattle and these paintings I have given to Bill for valentines and on birthdays. He in return has commissioned Edgar to paint my horses and given me those as gifts as well. Edgar captures the real animal.” Donated by Edgar J. Sotelo, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visit www.soteloart.com. Value: $2,000

Lot 10: “November Crossing” signed, numbered and framed western print

By western artist Howard Rogers. The print comes complete with a letter of authenticity. The art work depicts a Hereford cattle drive while crossing a cold mountain river in early winter. Donated by Brumbaugh’s of Fort Worth, Texas. Value: $1,000

Lot 11: AKC Registered Male Corgi puppy

The puppy will have all the paperwork for AKC registration, current on all shots, a health certificate and a health guarantee. Will deliver to the Junior National Hereford Expo in Kansas City or ship to new owner via Delta or American. Donated by Mrs. Susan Gebhart, Claremore, Oklahoma. Donation does not include air shipment. Air shipment is approximately $300. Value: $500

Lot 12: Four day whitetail hunt at Brookson Plantation, Macon, Mississippi

Lifetime Hunts L.L.C. is located at Brookson Plantation in historic Noxubee County Mississippi, and offers approximately 9000 acres of some of the best deer, turkey, and wild boar hunting in the country. Brookson Plantation lays claim to the highest scoring typical whitetail deer in the state of Mississippi with an impressive "Boone and Crockett" score of 182 and seven-eights. Picturesque and rich in History, the land that is now Brookson Plantation is where the legendary "Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek" was signed in 1830. Twelve miles of the Noxubee River meander through the plantation, twisting and turning through its numerous hardwood bottoms and creeks. The plantation’s vast contiguous acreage, with its combination of old growth hardwoods and new growth pines and hardwoods, teems with Whitetail deer, Wild Russian Boar, and Eastern Turkey, as well as an abundance of small game and predators. Donated by Adyn & Jana Schuyler, Jackson, Mississippi. Visit www.lifetimehuntsllc.com. Value: $2,000

Lot 13: Hand made western jewelry

Donated by Mrs. Susan Gebhart, Claremore, Oklahoma. Visit www.beadsandgems.blogspot.com. Value: $150

Lot 14: Hand painted antique milk can depicting Hereford cattle

By local Maryland artist, Robin Sharrer. She has painted auction items for the Maryland Junior Hereford Association for more than 18 years. Because of her generosity in painting numerous items she has helped the Maryland Junior Hereford Association raise money to participate in the past 18 Junior National Hereford shows each summer. Proceeds benefit 2008 Junior National Hereford Expo. Donated by the Maryland Junior Hereford Association. Value $2,000

Lot 15: Hand-made quilt

Proceeds benefit the 2008 Junior National Hereford Expo. Value $1,000

Lot 16: 200X Resistol Western Hat

Donated by Mike Wolf of Teners Western Outfitters, Resistol Western Hats and National Cattle Services. Value $1,000

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