Panther Creek entered the Texas Longhorn Cattle Business in 1979 to help preserve the breed and for their love of our Western Heritage. After a couple of years of enjoying his Texas Longhorns, Joe noted their importance to the overall Cattle Industry, and at that time, the fact that the number of Texas Longhorn Producers were on the increase, thus, requiring more seed stock. He decided to sell his commercial cattle and invest more in the Texas Longhorns he so dearly loved and enjoyed. During those early years there were two ranches in Llano and Mason Counties, Texas. Time was spent there, and in addition Panther Creek was very active on the show circuit. A good deal of time was also spent attending various Longhorn functions. Joe was also very active in the Associations as President of NTLBA and MTLA, of which he also served as a director for many years. Then came three terms as president of the International Texas Longhorn Association, followed by several years on the board. He also served as Chairman of the Board of The Heritage Foundation as well as a Director for the Texas Longhorn Marketing Alliance.
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| Panther Creek has been widely recognized throughout the Longhorn Industry as a source of "WORLD CLASS TEXAS LONGHORNS" for almost two decades. Joe and Lorinda really enjoy showing visitors around their pastures, and discussing genetics and what has worked for them. They are very close to their cattle and enjoy a lot of quality time with friends who visit Panther Creek often. Joe has often remarked, " it's all of our friends that make this Longhorn business really work". They and the cattle make it a whole lot of fun ! In late 2004, Joe, Lorinda and their good friend Bill Hudson started talking about resurrecting the "Legacy Sale". After months of planning and the help of Legacy Sponsors, they were ready to initiate their first" Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale" at the Doral Hotel and Golf Club in Ft. Worth, Texas..and what a sale it was. A black tie event with the finest Texas Longhorns in the country, courtesy of a wonderful group of consignors. They held their first "Legacy Sale" in the Grand Ballroom of the Doral Hotel.
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Record breaking sales were held in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. They were significant sales that fostered a lot of excitement for the Longhorn Industry, and rewarded consignors for their tremendous sales entries. Attendance was "through the roof". That first sale in 2005 overfilled the Banquet hall for dinner and chairs and tables had to be added in the halls for the overflow crowd. No one will ever forget that Star Spangled Banner, and the smoke that filled the auction arena as JM Sue stood at attention as Old Glory was raised.
The Top selling cows at the 2005 sale sold for a high of $80,000 down to $20,000. The overall sale with approximately 100 entries hit $1.8 Million +. Then in March 2006, record sales continued at the Legacy Sale ll with sales revenues in excess of $2.6 Million. The high selling heifer sold for $150,000, the second lot for $100,000, the third lot for $80,000, the fourth for $69,000, and lot five for $57,000, the next three lots for $50,000, followed by the next seven lots for $40,000 each, the next seven lots for $30,000, and the next eighteen lots for $20,000 each. It was billed as the Sale of the Century..
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Legacy lll was hosted in March 2007 with sales again in excess of $2 Million. The high selling cow sold for $82,000 and the next thirty-three animals sold for between $64,000 to $20,000. It was truly a sale of style and substance, and a room full of smiling faces. Legacy lV was another outstanding success. The high selling animal sold for $170,000, and the second for $150,000. The next eight lots sold for between $68,000 to $30,000. It was another great year for Texas Longhorn Cattle as well as Legacy consignors and buyers. The market outlook was good, new people were joining the ranks and everyone was having fun. In early 2008, Bill & Joe felt the need to give the "Legacy Sale" to the Texas longhorn Marketing Alliance. They will continue to uphold the tradition of the Legacy as evidenced by their tremendous efforts and results in 2009. Bill, Joe and Lorinda will always be thankful for the support they received from everyone for the success of the "LEGACY". It was all the Longhorn Folks that allowed it to live up to its billing. Please come by and visit us at Panther Creek. You are always Welcome!
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