1st Race was scheduled for Friday, 10/27,
but is delayed due to rain & wind.
1st Race is tentatively Wednesday, 11/1

Wednesday 10/25 - it rained off-and-on all day & night.

VIDEO below:
Thursday 10/26 - 46 mile toss.
Released at Henrietta TX., 4mph S headwind, 68 degrees & cloudy.

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Released @ 8:05 from Jolly TX

62 degrees

5 mph SSE shoulder wind

Cloudy

Video below is yesterday’s, Saturday 10/21, 72-mile toss:

Released @ 8:00 from Iowa Park TX

57 degrees

5 mph SW head wind

Partly cloudy

Race schedule posted below

we may have rain coming, so 1st race date may change.

Today, SAT 10/21, the birds are going on a 72-mile toss.

FRI 10/20/23 - 55 MILE TOSS

Sprint entry fees are due now.

First race is tentatively scheduled for Friday, 10/27.

However, some rain is in the forecast. We are watching the forecast closely.

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SPRINT SERIES ENTRY FEES ARE DUE NOW

NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS BY PHONE

Below is a video about:

How to add websites to your favorite bar so you can go to them everyday with one click.

How to find Longhorn training & race results on WinCompanion.

How many birds you have back from Qualifier.

How much fees are: mandatory entry fees & optional competitions.

How to pay, electronic options and mail a check.

Also, below is today's 100-mile Qualifier release video.

100-mile Qualifier release today. Video shows birds flying right over freeway.

Release point: Oklaunion TX

Release time: 8:30 am

Temp: 43 degrees

Wind: SE 3 mph headwind

Clear skies

Good luck to everyone!! Thank you for supporting our race!

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100-MILE QUALIFIER IS TOMORROW, TUES 10/17 

Today we completed a hand inventory of every bird.
There was one bird missing a chip, which is fixed & breeder notified.
Tonight we load the birds and drive to 100-mile spot.
Release will be at 8:30 am from Oklaunion, TX.

On shipping night for the first race, we will do a live inventory of the birds.

Breeders must pay $150 entry for every bird that returns from Qualifier. 
Entry covers 105 prizes awarded over races 1, 2 & 3 (35 prizes per race).

Also, please pay for any optional competitions below now.

Last Bird Standing, Bronze Silver & Gold Crown Classes & Special Colors

Click here for electronic payment options.
Or, mail checks to 105 N. O'Neil St, #382, Alvord TX 76225.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

See training toss results here

UPCOMING 3-DAY SCHEDULE 

100-mile Qualifier moved 1 day earlier due to rain.

Sunday, 10/15 - 55 mile training toss.

Monday, 10/16 - hand inventory & loading birds.

Tuesday, 10/17 - 100 mile Qualifier release at 8:00 am.

Breeders must pay $150 entry for every bird that returns from Qualifier. 

Entry covers 105 prizes awarded over races 1, 2 & 3 (35 prizes per race).

Also, pay for any optional competitions now.

At LonghornClassic.com, go to "PAY ENTRY FEES".

Or mail checks to 105 N. O'Neil St, #382, Alvord TX 76225.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!

2023 OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS
LAST BIRD STANDING
CROWN CLASSES
SPECIAL COLORS

See training toss results here each day

Thurs 10/12 - birds are going 55 miles again.

WEDNESDAY, 10/11/23
This was the 2nd 55-mile toss - birds released in 1 group.
The birds did good, but got broken up a bit - some took a bit to return.

We used GPS bands on our tracking birds for the first time.
The video shows the interesting results & our take on what happened.
We will be using these often to try to get in-flight information.
The 100-mile Qualifier is quickly approaching - Oct 18th.

If you miss any videos,  see all of our YouTube videos here.

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See training toss results here each day

MONDAY, 10/9/23 UPDDATE
Today was the 1st 55-mile toss from Jolly, TX.
Released in 1 group.
The birds did GREAT, with every single bird returning from the toss.
We even had a few extras return that had been lost.
Tomorrow is a loft fly & baths.
Wednesday, we go back to the 55-mile spot for a 2nd time.
The 100-mile Qualifier is quickly approaching - Oct 18th.

If you miss any videos,  see all of our YouTube videos here