We’re kicking off the year in Fort Worth with a look at the Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic, the marquee Texas Longhorn sale held alongside the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Today we talk with Karen Allen from Circle A Longhorns about this exciting event. She shares with us what to expect on sale day and around the Stockyards, tips for previewing cattle efficently, and where to be and when - so you don't miss a thing!

This weekend’s consignors have reached deep into their programs, bringing a tight set of females and select lots with proven production, eye appeal, and pedigrees built for the long haul.

Saddle up—bidding into 2026 starts now in Cowtown.

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This week we sit down with Nancy Dunn of Rolling D Ranch in Eclectic, Alabama to trace a legacy built on grit, family, and a lifelong love of Texas Longhorns. Nancy opens the gate to her program’s history—how it started, what’s shaped it over the years, and the values that still guide every pairing on the ranch today.

We talk about her well-known cattle, including Dunn Lucky Dice, and the traits she insists on keeping front and center: correctness, longevity, and a calm, workable disposition. Nancy also shares timeless insight for both new and seasoned breeders—how to evaluate cattle with clear eyes, avoid common traps, keep learning from the community, and stay dedicated to the breed through the ups and downs. It’s a conversation full of heart, hard-won lessons, and the kind of perspective you only earn by living the Longhorn life, day after day.

Rolling D Ranch: https://www.rollingdranch.com/

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We close out the year with a data-first look at the 2025 sale season through the lens of Hired Hand Live—focusing on online bidding and what it brought to the auctions. We break down winning bids, the geographical hotspots where animals were bought (state-by-state and regional patterns), and the listing features that correlated with more clicks, watchers, and bids (photos, video, pedigree depth, and description quality). Here’s to strong Wi-Fi, stronger buyer reach, and an even better season ahead in 2026.

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