Welcome to the Summer Issue ....

As I prepare this issue to go to press for summer, I’m thinking where did Spring go? In Texas, we usually have a few weeks of Spring, and then the summer kicks in. Due to the hot Summers, we are all miserable until after September, but it’s only April and it’s already getting hot. I can’t even imagine what it will be like in July and August of this year, so be prepared to shear all your animals, get them a kiddie pools, sprinkler systems - anything that can help them stay cool during the hot summer, it looks as if its going to be another scorcher across the country this year.

We’ve had some really horrible storms in March that left a lot of our animal industry families with considerable loss. There are groups that are gathering together to help support these people – a special “Thank You” for being so generous with your hearts, land and support to those in need. One very special client of ours, even went so far as to make sure that the children affected by the tornadoes in their community each received an Easter Basket!! What great people we have in the animal industry, it’s comforting knowing that our extended family is always there ready to lend a hand or a shoulder to cry on.

We hope you enjoy the Summer Issue --- we have introduced several different new breeds to our publication so make sure you check out the Curly Horses and Lippitt Morgan Horses, Elk, Bison, as well as the Zebu Cattle. The Fall Show issue is going to be very special --- as we are doing a Spotlight on the Equines (as well as introducing new breeds of sheep for fiber), so don’t miss your opportunity to shine in this very special issue. As an added bonus, we have all the Fall Shows to attend throughout August, September and October. Don’t get left out!!

We would also like to congratulate our Sales Representative Jackie Warren Pate, as she was married in February, so those of you that know her, make sure you send congratulations when you see her at shows this Fall.

Don’t forget to join our Facebook family, follow us on Twitter – we are going to be holding another Facebook Challenge soon, so make sure you “Like” us, so you can participate. We gave away a Full Page Color Advertisement for the first challenge; check in to see what’s next????

Until next issue,
Jeanine J. Mensch