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By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer The Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale kicks into full gear today, but the fairgrounds were already abuzz Mon- day afternoon and Tuesday as cattle ranchers, dog handlers and bull sale officials geared up for the event. Cattlemen and women sat around propane heaters trying to stay warm as they swapped stories and caught up with friends. Sue Willhoite of Hillsboro, Ore. usually attends about five bull sales a year, but she especially likes the one in Red Bluff because it is really more like a social sale, she said. "This is one of the best bull sales because it's really fun" she said. "You get to meet new people and see people that you only see once a year." Others were busy getting their bulls ready for their big show date. Bulls were washed, blow dried and combed down while trying to stay calm in blocking chutes. John England, of Oregon, brought 25 bulls to sell. As he trimmed the coat of one bull he explained that get- ting the bull to look square and fuller at the top would make it look more appealing to the buyer. This bull only gets one "haircut," so it has to make him look good, Eng- land said. As of Monday afternoon over 300 bulls, 150 horses, 5 mules and 20 dogs had been checked in. Though the number of animals usually stay the same each year, the quality of the animals gets better all the time, said Ron Anderson, a direc- tor. This could be the best year as far as the quality of the bulls and horses. Elsewhere at the fairgrounds, tradesmen of all sorts were busy set- ting up their wares for the Trade Show. Carlos Duarte of Roseville, who has been selling his silver goods at the bull sale for more than 25 years, expects to have another good year. He comes because there are lots of inter- esting people and he makes good money, he joked. Bull Sale Manager Adam Owens said the Trade Show is a welcomed addition to the sale because it draws people who aren't interested in buying livestock to the fairgrounds. It's a little something extra for people who aren't here for the cattle. ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527- 2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@red- bluffdailynews.com. Wednesday, January 27, 2010 – Daily News – 5A 100 Belle Mill Road 527-6789 Fran's Hallmark Fran is retiring See store for details Come in and check out our $ 4 99 Lunch Specials We are open and NOT CLOSING Mon thru Fri 11-3 200 So. Main St. Red Bluff, Ca 529-9488 ARIAT Performance Is In Our Sole TM Wigwam Merino Wool Socks Filson Outerwear Justin Workboots Pull-On or Lace-Up Super Comfort with a long wearing sole. Dave's Boots Sales & Repairs 478 ANTELOPE BLVD. • RED BLUFF • 529-5466 Welcome Bullshippers 2 B.B.Q. 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Just West of the Fairground on Antelope Blvd. Bull Sale Special Happy Hours 3pm-6pm & 9pm-Midnight Tuesday thru Saturday $3 Well Drinks $3 Domestic Draft 1/2 Price Appetizers (During Happy Hours) Gearing up for the sale Daily News photos by Chip Thompson Dick England, left, and Jim England, of England Ranch in Prineville, Ore., spruce up their bull ER Newsline - 807 Tuesday. Schedule of events The Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale runs today through Saturday, Jan. 30, with all events at the Tehama District Fairground. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Jan. 27 7:30 a.m.- Sifting & Grading of all breeds of Halter Bulls, Don Smith Pavilion noon- Trade Show opens, closes at 7 p.m. next to the Don Smith Pavilion 1 p.m. Working stock dogs, south end of the Trinity Avenue parking lot at the Tehama District Fairground 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ted Robinson Cowhorse Clinic, Pauline Davis Pavilion 6 p.m. Buyer & Consignor Dinner, $15 per person, Fairground Cafeteria. Cocktails 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; Youth Activity Fund Raffle 7:30 p.m. and Auction of Red Bluff's Buckin' Best Bull Riders Thursday, Jan. 28 7 a.m. Geldings & Mules- shown at halter, in age order, youngest to oldest, Pauline Davis Pavilion 9 a.m. Trade show opens, closes 7 p.m. 11 a.m. Novartis Animal Health Seminar, Don Smith Pavilion 12:30 p.m. WVM Internet Feeder/Replacement Female Sale, Don Smith Pavilion 1 p.m. Gelding & Mules- Dry work under saddle fol- lowed by open cattle work under saddle, followed by open cattle work, Pauline Davis Pavilion 6- 7:15 p.m. Ted Robinson Cowhorse Clinic, Pauline Davis Pavilion 7:30 p.m. Geldings- Conformation Horse selected, Pauline Davis Pavilion; Working stock dogs Pauline Davis Pavilion Friday, Jan. 29 6 a.m. Cowboy Pancake Breakfast, Pauline Davis Pavilion 8 a.m. Gelding & Mules- roping, cutting, hack- amore/snaffle bit & stock horse competition. Selection of the Craig Owens Ideal Ranch Horse, pauline Davis Pavilion. 9 a.m. Trade show opens, closes 9 p.m.; Certified Angus Beef Seminar, Don Smith Pavilion 11 a.m. Pfizer Animal Health Seminar, Don Smith Pavilion; Tehama County CattleWomen Luncheon, Fairground Cafeteria Noon- Working stockdogs- final round 2:30 p.m. Sale of stockdogs, Don Smith Pavilion 3:30 p.m. Doors open for Gelding and Mule Sale, Pauline Davis Pavilion 4 p.m. 9th annual Chico State Ag. Alumni Reunion, Cafeteria Information Shelley Macdonald 527-1941 or Leslie Santos 898-6343; Vic Woolery's Famous Tri-Tip Barbecue before and during the Gelding Sale, $10 per person, Pauline Davis Pavilion 5 p.m. Sale of Quarter Horse, Paint Geldings & Sad- dle Mules, Pauline Davis Pavilion. Animals sold in computer drawn order. Admission $10 per person; tick- ets available at the door or call the office at 527-2045. Saturday, Jan. 30 9 a.m. Trade show opens, closes at 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Sale of all bulls, Don Smith Pavilion 7 p.m. Red Bluff's Buckin' Best Bull Riding- Top cow- boys go head to head with the rankest bucking bulls and broncs in rodeo. Party and dance immediately following. Pre-sale general admission $20 per person, $25 at the door. Arena floor seating pre-sale $30 per person, $35 at the door. V.I. P. premier seating, parking, reception, appetizers pre- sale $75 per person; $80 at the door, Pauline Davis Pavilion For more information on events visit www.redbluff- bullsale.com.