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Visit Hired Hand at the 2013 Millennium Futurity in Glen Rose this Weekend!

hiredhandmolly — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:26:00 -1000

Hired Hand's Molly Clubb and Jaymie Feldmann will have a booth at the Millennium Futurity this weekend at the Sommervell County Expo Center in Glen Rose, Texas. This show and sale is always a fun time for Texas Longhorn Breeders.

The Hired Hand booth will feature our "Deal Wheel" where new customers can spin for their chance at deals only offered once a year such as up to 50% off a website set up! Current customers who renew their Hired Hand websites can also spin the week for such great prizes as E-blasts, Free Months, Hired Hand Hats and trinkets, a Free Year of Mobile Marketing and more! Be sure to stop by and visit if you plan to attend.

Here are the Hired Hand customers participating in the show portion. Best of luck and we hope you take home the big money and bronzes! If you can't make the competition, you can view our customers' animals they have competing by visiting their websites: www.gandgtexaslonghorns.com, www.allenranchlonghorns.com, www.bluemoonlonghornfarm.com, www.clearcreeklonghorns.com, www.cloud9longhorns.com, www.5dranch.org, www.commandersplacelonghorns.com, www.dclonghorns.com, www.fairlealonghorns.com, www.genninlonghorns.com, www.txwranches.com, www.rustybucketlonghorns.com, www.hoosierlonghorns.com, www.sunhavenlonghorns.com, www.lonesomepineslonghorns.com, www.kittlerlandandcattle.com, www.4goneranch.com, www.craftranchlonghorns.com, Luebbering Longhorns (coming soon), www.splitrockcedarranch.com, www.mountaincreeklonghorns.com, www.dolonghorns.com, Bentwood Ranch (coming soon), www.neltamlonghorns.com, www.recarrollranch.com, www.taylorranchlonghorns.com, www.vanliewlonghorns.com & www.riverranchlonghorns.com.

And, here are the Hired Hand customers who have consignments in the sale. If you're interested in updated photos, measurements and more be sure to visit their websites while picking out which lots you'd like to take home! www.allenranchlonghorns.com, www.fairlealonghorns.com, www.gandgtexaslonghorns.com, www.genninlonghorns.com, www.mountaincreeklonghorns.com, www.nel-tamlonghorns.com, www.dclonghorns.com, www.hoosierlonghorns.com, www.5dranch.net, www.cloud9longhorns.com, www.bluemoonlonghornfarm.com, www.dolonghorns.com, www.lonesomepinesranch.com & www.sunhavenlonghorns.com

You can also download a PDF of the Millennium Futurity Sale Catalog by clicking here: http://www.mlfuturity.com/2013MFSaleCatalog.pdf

If you're already a Hired Hand customer in need of tehcnical support, help with your social media marketing or other advertising, or just want to visit - be sure to stop by and say hello. If you're thinking about getting started with a Hired Hand Website visiting with us in person is the best way to get moving.

For more information visit www.HiredHandSoftware.com or call Molly at 319-269-8903.

Tacky Farms New Hired Hand Website is Ready for Viewing

hiredhandmolly — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:16:00 -1000

We're proud to announce that the new Hired Hand website for Tacky Farms is now live and ready for viewing.

Kacy Mims, Owner, signed up for his Hired Hand site at the 2013 Hudson-Valentine Sale in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kacy had his portion of the work done in record time and says he couldn't be happier with his new website powered by Hired Hand after previously trying to host his website through another company that did not specialize in websites for Texas Longhorns and other breeds of animals including Whitetail Deer, Horses and more.

Kacy says "At Tacky Farms, we strive to bring you the best choices for your livestock needs. On our website you'll find information regarding our stock's lineage, sizing information, and how to purchase these animals along with pictures. For more information on any of these animals please contact us at kacym@tackyfarms.com or use the contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!"

The Tacky Farms website also offers information on Hay that they have for sale at all times. Kacy says "We produce quality forage hay for cows and horses, as well as large round bales and small squares of coastal Bermuda and Bahia grasses. Please call for availability. Pricing changes depending on quantity and types of grass."

For more information on how you can get started with your own Hired Hand website like Kacy and Tacky Farms please contact Molly or Jaymie today or call 319-269-8903. You can also visit our website, www.hiredhandsoftware.com for more information or to request a demo.

Rocky Mountain Longhorn's New Hired Hand Website is Now Live!

hiredhandmolly — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:06:00 -1000

The new Hired Hand powered website for Rocky Mountain Longhorns is now live and ready for viewing. Although they still have a few pages to fill in, all of their Longhorns are being showed off well on their new site.

Tom Mattot, Rocky Mountain Longhorns contacted us a few months ago to get his Hired Hand website started. We were pleased to then meet Tom in person at the recent Hudson-Valentine Sale in Bowling Green, Kentucky - he made the trip all of the way from Colorado with his truck and trailer to participate in the Futurity and also exchange some Longhorns he bought and sold.

Tom says "M 2 Land and Cattle Company is the home of Rocky Mountain Longhorns. Located 30 minutes southeast of Denver and 30 minutes northeast of Colorado Springs, from the ranch we have an unobstructed view of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Ours is a work in progress, and a labor of love. We are very proud of where we are and excited about where we are headed. We are committed to producing World Class Texas Longhorns with a strong emphasis on the essential characteristics of a great producer; and with special attention to genetics, conformation, horn, color, and disposition. As you look at our cattle, you will recognize the top blood lines in the industry. We welcome visitors and enjoy talking about Longhorns. If you are going to be in the area please give us a shout and plan to stop by the ranch."

Rocky Mountain Longhorns is proudly a member of the ITLA, TLMA and TLBAA.

For more information on how you can get started with your own Hired Hand website like Tom and Rocky Mountain Longhorns please contact Molly or Jaymie today or call 319-269-8903. You can also visit our website, www.hiredhandsoftware.com for more information or to request a demo.

Tougher Than The Rest Longhorns is Now Live

hiredhandmolly — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:51:00 -1000

Here's the Tougher-Than-the-Rest story according to Sean Collins.

Our story began in the mid-70s when my dad wanted to own a horse. With a leap of faith, he moved my mother and two sisters to a three-acre farm in Pittsgrove, New Jersey. Two more kids and 40 years later, our farm has expanded from three-acres to over 100 acres, and from a single horse to over 100 animals. We now care for peacocks, boer goats, chickens, pigs, a horse and, of course, an ever-growing herd of Texas Longhorns.

Speaking of expansion, our family has greatly expanded since the 70's as well. Our family has grown from “the original four” who took that leap of faith, to a set of grandparents, three sisters, a brother, three spouses and nine children. We all play a part in running and caring for the farm, whether it be the lead feeders (me and my dad) or the lead “chick caregiver” (my three-year old nephew, Jacob), one way or another, we all keep the farm running and operating smoothly. We are truly a family-run operation.

Along with our duties on the Tougher-Than-the-Rest farm, day-to-day you will find our family in various roles throughout our small-town community. You will find us in the local schools, as fifth, sixth and twelfth grade teachers and as a guidance counselor. You will find us running our town’s local hardware store and operating the town’s bistro on the corner. We run the PTO, Little League, and town council. We advocate for local farmers through our town’s zoning board. We share victories and defeats, successes and shortcomings. We support one another through every twist and turn that life so habitually presents. Regardless of the week’s undertakings, though, every Sunday night we meet back on my parent’s farm, the one they started 40 years ago with a single horse, for a family-style dinner. So each Sunday night when all 16 of us sit down to share our meal, that small, three-acre farm is what continues to bring us together all these years later.

Clearly, there are many experiences that shape our families and our lives. But the truth is, if someone were to ask us what experiences have shaped our work ethics, personalities and lives the most, we would say, without hesitation, growing up on a farm. I have truly loved every minute of my life on our farm, and after getting married in July 2012, I am lucky enough to have a wife who allows me to continue to chase my crazy dreams, or as she says “my idea of the day.” We thank God every day for the blessings he has bestowed upon us, and ask for his guidance and support in continuing to expand our farm. To the next 40 years, 100 acres and 100 animals…

Visit Tougher-Than-the-Rest Longhorns today and view their impressive, growing herd as well as great photos of the www.longhorntoughnj.com

Rusty Bucket Ranch is Now Live via Hired Hand Software

hiredhandmolly — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:08:00 -1000

We're proud to announce that Rusty Bucket Ranch/G3 Longhorns new website powered and designed by Hired Hand Software is now live!

Visit the Neilsen's new website at www.rustybucketlonghorns.com.

Guthrie says "we are a small ranch located 6 mile north of Delhi, Louisiana. A father, son team that has become addicted to the Longhorn breed. We bought our first Texas Longhorns at the end of 2011 and then added a two more at the Millennium Futurity in 2012. Since then we have not looked back, we strive to improve our herd every chance we can. Our goal is to produce top notch Texas Longhorn Cattle, with comformation, gentle disposition and horn growth. Longhorn cattle that can compete in the Futurity Ring and also take home a bronze at the Horn Shows."

Rusty Bucket Ranch/G3 Longhorns has Longhorns for sale at all time and will entertain any reasonable offer. Please call them just to talk cattle or inquire about something that caught your eye.

For more information on how you can use Hired Hand Software for your website contact Molly or Jaymie today or visit www.HiredHandSoftware.com.

Red River Sale Included in Our Mobile Marketing Plan

hiredhandmolly — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:18:00 -1000

Have you heard about Hired Hand's Mobile Marketing plan or taken advantage of signing up yet?

Are you a Longhorn breeder who is not on Facebook but wants to be "in the know" about sale prices and event details? Then our Mobile Marketing is for you!

To date the Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale and Hudson/Valentine Sale have allowed us to text out various sale prices and averages and this weekend we'll be sending messages out for the prices and buyers at the Red River Sale.

Here's how our Mobile Marketing plan will work:

1. Sign up your cell phone number(s) HERE to receive text messages from Hired Hand. The cost is $25/year for Hired Hand customers and $40/year for non-customers.

2. Once opted in, you will receive such Industry news as:
- hotel reservation and discounted room information
- sale start time or save the date reminders
- consignment deadline reminders
- high selling lot updates or sale overviews
- thank you's from sale hosts
- technology tips from Hired Hand Software
- paid advertisements regarding select consignments or news from Hired Hand customers*

* additional cost to customer sending advertisement

You will receive a variety of sale price updates for sales participating in our Mobile Marketing plan. For example, if a sale chooses, we will text the sale price and buyer name or # out approx. 5 lots and a time. Please be aware that you cannot opt in to only specific sales at this time - you will receive all sale information for any sale utilizing Hired Hand's Mobile Marketing.

Sales coming up that will be utilizing our texting service including: Cherry Blossom Sale, Red McCombs Fiesta Sale, TLBGCA Cattle Baron's Sale and the Millennium Futurity Sale.

3. Hired Hand will not send more than 1 text message/day on any non-sale days. Our goal is not to "spam" you with information but rather keep you up to date on sales you may not be able to attend or wish to know the value of.

We hope you'll find this service of value. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Molly (319-269-8903) or Jaymie (319-239-2662).

We're Headed to the Red River Sale this Weekend

hiredhandmolly — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:55:00 -1000

Hired Hand's Molly Clubb and Jaymie Feldmann will have a booth at the Red River Sale this weekend at the Red River Sale Barn just south of Ardmore, OK. This sale, formerly known as the Three Amigo's Sale, is hosted by Hired Hand customers:

Bob & Pam Loomis, Loomis Ranch

Rick & Tracey Friedrich, River Ranch

Frank & Michelle Hevrdejs, Deer Creek Farms

along with Longhorn breeders Buck & Sharon Adams and Justin & Julie Hanson

The PDF sale catalog can be downloaded here: http://www.riverranchlonghorns.com/Sites/68/docs/FinalRRS2013SaleCatalog.pdf

Hired Hand is pleased to be providing the support for the video portion. On Friday, April 12th, Red River Heifer Sale attendees can view all sale consignments at the Red River Sale barn. At 6PM attendees are asked to head over to the beautiful Loomis Ranch for a BBQ and DJ. The Heifer Sale will start at 7PM, dancing to follow. The heifer sale will be via slideshow at the Loomis Ranch arena. Sale attendees will see 3 large projection screens in front of them. One screen will feature the Sire's pedigree courtesty of Hired Hand Software. The center screen will feature the Lot Number and Name of the Consignment being sold as well as an updated photo (when possible). The third screen will feature the pedigree of the Dam couresty of Hired Hand Software. The video portion comes into play in the sense that the sale will be broadcast over the internet for people to view and also call in bids. The link for viewing is: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/red-river-sale.

The schedule of events for the whole weekend is as follows:

For more information visit www.HiredHandSoftware.com or call Molly at 319-269-8903.

Thank you Alabama Deer Farmers Sale

hiredhandmolly — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:46:00 -1000

Thank you to the Alabama Deer Farmers Auction held in Birmingham, Alabama for including Hired Hand's Mary Jolley.

The event was a great success and we'd like to thank all of the Whitetail Deer Breeders who stopped by the booth to receive demonsations and sign up for our websites from Mary.

For more information on getting started with Hired Hand for your Whitetail Deer operation please visit us at http://www.hiredhandsoftware.com/Whitetail-Deer-Websites or contact Mary, Molly or Jaymie today!

Mary Jolley working at the Hired Hand booth. Hired Hand customer Bryan Lane, Ferile-Aid shown with Duck Dynasty celebrity Willie Robertson.

Thank you Hudson/Valentine Sale & Southeastern Winchester Futurity

hiredhandmolly — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:35:00 -1000

Thank you to the Hudson/Valentine Sale and the Southeastern Winchester Futurity for their hospitality, outstanding event, super successful sale and for inviting us to set up a booth.

Hired Hand's Molly Clubb and Jaymie Feldmann arrived in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Thursday to get set up and do some sight seeing. Thursday evening marked the arrival of most Futurity participants and sale attendees and the weekend was kicked off with a nicely catered BBQ dinner. Friday morning started off with a bustle of activity for Hired Hand as customers stopped by the booth for technical support, questions about Facebook markeitng, social media, Longhorn advertising programs and more. Friday was also the Futurity which showed off many, many outstanding animals brought in from all over the country. Friday night marked another great meal and the Heifer Sale portion of the weekend. Hudson Longhorns sale consignment, HL Cow Patty was sold to G&G Longhorns for $62,000 which is a new world record for a Longhorn heifer sold at auction. Cow Patty was later partnered with G&G Longhorns, Bentwood Ranch & Allen Ranch - all Hired Hand customers. Congratulations to these 3 ranches on an outstanding purchase and to all of our customers who bought and sold great cattle over the weekend. During the sale Hired Hand's Molly and Jaymie served customers via our Mobile Marketing plan - texting out sale prices to anyone who is a subscriber. To learn more about our Mobile Marketing please click here.

Saturday morning there were lots of breeders admiring the beautiful consignments to sell later that day and soaking up the beautiful Kentucky sunshine. Mike Willinger, Hudson Longhorns ranch manager, said that it was the nicest weather Kentucky had seen in some time which was great for sale attendees. Another great meal was served for lunch Saturday and the sale started at 1PM which had some very exciting moments with numerous cattle selling from $20-45,000.

The weekend boasted 112 lots selling, only 2 PO's, $976,000 gross revenue and an $8,714 average - quite impressive.

And just as important, all of the attendees and participants seemed to have a lot of fun and a good time.

Hired Hand would like to especially thank new customers that signed on at this event including:

- Joe Sedlecek, Lazy J Longhorns

- Richard & Jeanne Filip, Bentwood Ranch

- Kacy Mimms, Tacky Farms

- Nancy Dunn, Dunn Longhorns.

Thank you to all of our customers who are kind enough to spread the word about our services and who take the time to stop by and visit about the success they find with their Hired Hand website and also ask questions about ways they can utilize it more to its full potential. We appreciate each and every one of you and can't wait to see you again soon down the road.

A huge thank you again to the Southeastern Winchester Futurity, and Hired Hand customers and sale hosts Bill & Elizabeth Hudson of Hudson Longhorns and Joe & Lorinda Valentine of Panther Creek Ranch.

To view a full gallery of photos of Hired Hand customers at the weekend's events click here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151597895369602.1073741826.117344134601&type=1&l=3e9d0550c7

Hired Hand customers Carolin and Bob Miller, Featherstone Ranch

Hired Hand customers Bear Davidson, Ranch Manager and Ben Gravett, G&G Texas Longhorns

Lorinda & Joe Valentine of Panther Creek Ranch with Elizabeth & Bill Hudson of Hudson Longhorns

Hired Hand's Jaymie Feldmann; Schumacher Cattle's Scott Schumacher; Hired Hand's Molly Clubb; 4 Gone Ranch's Kerry Mounce

Visit Mary at the Alabama Deer Farmers Auction this Weekend!

hiredhandmolly — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:06:00 -1000

Hired Hand's Mary Jolley will have a booth at the Alabama Deer Farmers Auction this weekend in Birmingham, Alabama.

If you're already a Hired Hand customer in need of tehcnical support, help with your social media marketing or other advertising, or just want to visit - be sure to stop by and say hello. If you're thinking about getting started with a Hired Hand Website for your Whitetail Deer program visiting with us in person is the best way to get moving.

For more information visit http://www.hiredhandsoftware.com/Whitetail-Deer-Websites or call Molly at 319-269-8903.