Limousin and Lim-Flex breeders were under the bright lights at the Cattlemen’s Congress to showcase their genetics. The Level 1 Medal of Excellence Limousin Show was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Tyler Cates and Associate Judge Kyle Shoufler, IN. evaluated the 101 females and 24 bulls.
The Grand Champion Limousin Female TSSL NFX Beyonce 4601M ET, exhibited by Baylee Smith, Checotah, Okla. She is a February 22, 2024, 25% Lim-Flex female sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of JSZC TSSC Larissa 49G ET. TSSL NFX Beyonce 4601M ET was also named the Supreme Limousin female.
Jacee Parrish, Liberty, Texas, exhibited the Reserve Champion Limousin Female. HANE TSSL Dirty Dancing 5118 is a February 13, 2025, 25% Lim-Flex female sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of JSZC TSSC Larissa 33H ET.
The Grand Champion Cow/Calf pair was exhibited by Skyelann White, Larue, Texas. DLCN LEAH 222L ET. She is a February 22, 2023, 43% Lim-Flex, out of Colburn Primo 5153.
In the bull show, Ratliff No Mercy 406N ET was named Grand Champion Limousin Bull. He is a January 21, 2025, 50% Lim-Flex Bull sired by LLW Cardinal Crossover 236J, out of Riverstone Charmed. This bull was exhibited by Ratliff Cattle, Westphalia, Kan.
The Reserve Champion Limousin Bull was Old 24 Manhattan, exhibited by Cogan Schilling, Goodland, Kan. He is a 54% Lim-Flex bull born on April 3, 2024, and sired by MAYC Gold Buckle 624G.
At the conclusion of the show, the premier breeder award went to Ratliff Cattle, Westphalia, Kan. The Premier Exhibitor Award was presented to Carter Kornegay of Tulsa, OK.
During the week of Cattlemen’s Congress, exhibitors nominate candidates and vote for the Herdsman of the Year Award. The 2026 Limousin herdsman winner was Jason Gaston, Eastland, Texas.
A complete list of winners follows.
2026 Cattlemen’s Congress Limousin Level I MOE Show January 7, 2026 Oklahoma City, Okla. Judge: Tyler Cates and Kyle Shoufler Entries: 125 head
Grand Champion Limousin Female: TSSL NFX Beyonce 4601M ET, 02/22/2024, 25% Lim-Flex, sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of JSZC TSSC Larissa 49G ET, exhibited by Baylee Smith, Checotah, Okla. Reserve Champion Limousin Female: [http://about:blank]HANE TSSL Dirty Dancing 5118, 02/13/2025, 25% Lim-Flex, sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of JSZC TSSC Larissa 33H ET, exhibited by Jacee Parrish, Liberty, Texas. Grand Champion Limousin Cow/Calf Pair: DLCN LEAH 222L ET, 02/22/2023, 43% Lim-Flex, sired by Colburn Primo 5153, out of JBFI Estee 273G ET, exhibited by Skyelann White, Larue, Texas. Supreme Champion Limousin Female: TSSL NFX Beyonce 4601M ET, 02/22/2024, 25% Lim-Flex, sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of JSZC TSSC Larissa 49G ET, exhibited by Baylee Smith, Checotah, Okla. Grand Champion Limousin Bull: Ratliff No Mercy 406N ET, 01/21/2025, 50% Lim-Flex, sired by LLW Cardinal Crossover 236J, out of Riverstone Charmed, exhibited by Ratliff Cattle, Westphalia, Kan.
Reserve Champion Limousin Bull: OLD 24 Manhattan, 04/03/2024, 54% Lim-Flex, sired by MAYC Gold Buckle 624G, out of Schilling Garnishment exhibited by Cogan Schilling, Goodland, Kan. Female Show Division Winners:
Division I champion: Ratliff Next Level 553N ET, 04/27/2025, 50% Lim-Flex, sired by ROSE MC Encore 0463, out of Riverstone Charmed, exhibited by Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla. Division I reserve: Ratliff Now’s My Turn 540N ET, 05/02/2025, 50% Lim-Flex, sired by ROSE MC Encore 0463, out of Riverstone Charmed, exhibited by Carlee Clark, Muldrow, Okla. Division II champion: [http://about:blank]HANE TSSL Dirty Dancing 5118, 02/13/2025, 25% Lim-Flex, sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of JSZC TSSC Larissa 33H ET, exhibited by Jacee Parrish, Liberty, Texas. Division II reserve: KAKG Never The Same 501N ET, 01/05/2025, 90% Limousin, sired by ELCX Kings Landing 599 D ET, out of DL Hosanna 526H ET, exhibited by Kylee Gaston, Eastland, Texas. Division III champion: Conley KMCC Jade 423M, 11/15/2024, 31% Lim-Flex, sired by Conley A 1 out of CELL 1157J ET, exhibited by Brynlee Payne, Tishomingo, Okla. Division III reserve: TASF CKES My Girl 923M, 10/10/2024, 82% Limousin, sired by Ratliff Killin Time ET, out of TASF Just As Classy 541J ET, exhibited by Claire Kessler, Crawfordsville, Ind. Division IV champion: BRDG Google 32M ET, 05/10/2024, 75% Limousin, sired by Schilling Halas ET, out of Ratliff Google 911G ET, exhibited by Zachary Buchanan, Waxahachie, Texas. Division IV reserve: HB Whiskey 470M, 08/03/2024, 81% Limousin, sired by Ratliff Jump Start 340J ET, out of TASF Whiskey 222F ET, exhibited by Laura Landers Franklin, Blountsville, Ala. Division V champion: TSSL NFX Beyonce 4601M ET, 02/22/2024, 25% Lim-Flex, sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of JSZC TSSC Larissa 49G ET, exhibited by Baylee Smith, Checotah, Okla. Division V reserve: SSUL Charmer4605M ET, 04/16/2024, 42% Lim-Flex, sired by Silveiras Forbes 8088, out of Ratliff Howboutit008H ET, exhibited by Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.
Division VI champion: L7 Lady Luck 399L ET, 12/24/2023, 50% Lim-Flex, sired by PVF Blacklist 7077, out of L7 Yuma 122Y, exhibited by Memphis Peterson, Pukwana, S.D. Division VI reserve: ENTJ Lorelei ET, 12/01/2023, 25% Lim-Flex, sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of JSZC TSSC Larissa 49G ET, exhibited by Eliza Truel, Skiatook, Okla. Bull Show Division Winners: Division I champion: DLTM Nickelback 532N ET, 03/01/2025, 59% Lim-Flex, sired by CYWD Jack Frost 38J, out of DEBV Jennifer Aniston 145J ET, exhibited by Dalton Miller, Treynor, Iowa. Division I reserve: TASF Night Agent 030N, 05/06/2025, 86% Limousin, sired by Ratliff Killin Time ET, out of TASF Geneva 336G, exhibited by Thomas & Son Farms, Boonsboro, Md. Division II champion: Ratliff No Mercy 406N ET, 01/21/2025, 50% Lim-Flex, sired by LLW Cardinal Crossover 236J, out of Riverstone Charmed, exhibited by Ratliff Cattle, Westphalia, Kan. Division II reserve: KAKG Next Edition 502N ET, 01/20/2025, 82% Limousin, sired by LFL Deluxe Edition 6029D ET, out of DL Hosanna 526H ET, exhibited by Kylee Gaston, Eastland, Texas.
Division III Champion: SCHRAG The Main Man 195M ET, 11/10/2024, 73% Limousin, sired by MAYC Gold Buckle 624G, out of RATLIFF Just Dandy 195J ET, exhibited by Ashley Schrag, Moundridge, Kan. Division III reserve: HAZH Dorado 24M, 10/20/2024, 28% Lim-Flex, sired by SCC SCH 24 Karat 838, out of PBRS Coco 135J, exhibited by Haze Hagedon, Granby, Mo. Division IV champion: LFL MAGIC MAN 4130 M, 07/31/2024, 73% Limousin, sired by LFL KINGSBURY 2074 K, out of LFL FIESTA 8126 F, exhibited by Colt Parkinson, Levelland, Texas.
Division V champion: OLD 24 Manhattan, 04/03/2024, 54% Lim-Flex, sired by MAYC Gold Buckle 624G, out of SCHILLING Garnishment exhibited by Cogan Schilling, Goodland, Kan. Division V reserve: OLIM Maverick 417M, 03/04/2024, 67% Lim-Flex, sired by MAGS Kooper Rush 2622K ET, out of OLIM Gwyndolen 987G, exhibited by NC Cattle Co, Cassville, Mo.
Division VI champion: LFL Lover Boy 3151L ET, 10/05/2023, 83% Limousin, sired by Ratliff Jump Start 340J ET, out of LFL Fiesta 8126 F, exhibited by Colt Parkinson, Levelland, Texas.
Division VII champion: WLR Blackwater 822L ET, 05/28/2023, 65% Lim-Flex, sired by ELCX Kings Landing 599 D ET, out of WLR Envious ET, exhibited by Wies Limousin, Wellsville, Mo. |