News and Updates
Nov-27-2021
LET THE BREEDING BEGIN! 2022 LONGHORN CLASSIC HAS OVER 1,500 RESERVATIONS, PRE-PAY TO SAVE YOUR SPOT



Let the Breeding Begin!

Thanksgiving weekend always marks the start of breeding season. As we recover from a day of eating way too much and the wives head out Christmas shopping, us guys head to the loft. We hang there for hours and go through our breeders wondering which are the best mating to breed next season's "First Drop Winner" or "Champion Bird".

 

We've cleaned the breeding loft, put the cocks in to let them pick their nest boxes, and looked at how many good pairs we have. Now we're deciding which One Loft Races to enter in the spring - of course the Longhorn Classic is at the top of the list ;) It's always an exciting weekend, full of anticipation.

 

Whatever method you may have to pair your birds, here is a little something extra to help get the mood right. Good luck to everyone!

Let the Breeding Begin - Music to Set the Mood

The 2022 Longhorn Classic has Over 1,500 Reservations

To guarantee your spot, you can pre-pay your perches

 

MAIL CHECKS TO: Longhorn Classic LLC, 3824 Trogdon Ct., Flower Mound, TX 75022

or go to our Payments page for other convenience fee free payment options.
PAYMENTS PAGE

We're Still Accepting Perch Reservations
RESERVE PERCHES

VIDEO: THE BUCKLE IS IN!

See a sample of the Champion Bird buckle

MIKE EXPLAINS OUR PAY-AS-YOU-GO FEE FORMAT - SAVES BREEDERS $
VISIT OUR BLOG

$335,000

​TOTAL PAYOUT

$100,000

1ST PLACE - GRAND FINALE
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$125 PER BIRD PERCH FEE

Due before or when birds arrive at loft

6th bird free

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SPRINT SERIES (RACES 1, 2 & 3)

$100 ACTIVATION FEE

Due after 100-mile qualifier

35 paid spots per race

$65,000 TOTAL SERIES PAYOUT

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GRAND FINALE (RACE 4)

$400 ENTRY FEE

ONLY PAY FOR BIRDS GOING TO THE RACE

Due after race 3

$100,000 for 1st place

$244,000 paid over top 50 spots

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CHAMPION BIRD

average speed of races 1, 2, 3 & 4

$10,000 & *custom silver belt buckle to 1st place bird

*includes breeder & loft name and "2022 Champion Bird"

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Accepting birds April 1 – June 30

All birds remain the property of the breeder

4 race series: 150 miles – 200 miles – 250 miles – 350 miles

 

See more at LonghornClassic.com

Or, contact Mike Belus at 925-759-2644 or pigeonman247@gmail.com

 
Nov-25-2021
VIDEO - LONGHORN CLASSIC CHAMPION BIRD BUCKLE SAMPLE IS IN!! WHO WILL WEAR IT FIRST??!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE LONGHORN CLASSIC! We're thankful for 1,500 perch reservations and to all who have supported us to get here! Check out the new Champion Bird Buckle we just received yesterday.
Nov-21-2021
BREEDING TIPS FROM THE PROS

Breeding Tips from the Pros

See full article on our BLOG http://www.longhornclassic.com/blog


1.     Breed out of birds that have participated in one loft racing.  Breeders that have been in a one loft race have a stronger immune system to fight the diseases found in one loft races and will pass the immunity on to their babies.


2.     Vaccinate your breeders for PMV 30 days before mating.
Vaccinate the babies at 22 days old in for PMV and pox.


3.     After the babies are weaned for 4-5 days, feed nothing but peas and whole corn for 6 days. This teaches the babies to eat the big seeds.


4.     At 42 days old, vaccinate the babies again for PMV.


5.     At 45 days old, look for the best youngsters and ship them out. At 45 days old, the babies are protected and can handle the stress of shipping much better than at 25 to 30 days old.

I thank Mike Ganus and Mathieu De Clippel, Product Manager with Versele-Laga of Belgium & involved in the Belgium Master One Loft Race, for their time and this helpful information.

 

Longhorn Classic ALMOST FULL with 1,350 Reservations!

We are only taking in 1500 birds so to secure your spot you can pre-pay your perches by going to the payments page and using one of the easy payment options

http://www.longhornclassic.com/payments.html

 

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Nov-14-2021
VIDEO - TX PROPERTY SECURED, CELEBRATE WITH US

The Longhorn Classic has 1,250 perch reservations for 2022!  Get in it to win it here: http://www.longhornclassic.com/register-for-2022.html

 
Nov-12-2021
BIG NEWS! PROPERTY OFFER ACCEPTED!

The Longhorn Classic has negotiated an agreement for a 4 acre parcel of land just outside of Alvord Texas. The owner has accepted our offer! Video of property to follow tomorrow.

We have 1,200 perch reservations for 2022. Reserve your perches today! http://www.longhornclassic.com/register-for-2022.html
Nov-07-2021
WE'RE IN TEXAS Y'ALL & HAVE 1,125 PERCH RESERVATIONS! GET IN IT TO WIN IT!

The Longhorn Classic has over 1,125 perch reservations

 

Thank you to ALL the breeders who have already reserved perches for 2022. We appreciate your support!!

 

CALLING OUT 10 STATES:

Oregon, Utah, Wyoming North Dakota Iowa, Arkansas, Alabama, Kentucky, Connecticut & New Hampshire- WE NEED YOU!!

 

We arrived in Texas on October 31st, have settled into our temporary place and the property search has begun!

 

As a pigeon man, I look for:

  1. Easy freeway access for training
  2. A good view to watch the birds come home
  3. Where to build the pigeon loft
  4. Trees that might house hawks
  5. Poorly placed electrical wires that can cause injuries to the birds

Nora wants:

  1. No freeway noise
  2. A good view of sunrises and sunsets
  3. Where to build the chicken coop
  4. Big shade trees around the house
  5. Wants electricity - doesn't care how it gets there

 

So, we'll compromise and go with what Nora wants. Happy wife happy life!

 

Just kidding - we both agree the race and the birds come first!!

 

GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT
Oct-24-2021
$335,000 TOTAL PAYOUT & $100,000 1ST PLACE GRAND FINALE

$335,000 TOTAL PAYOUT

$100,000 1st Place Grand Finale

Reserve Your Perches Here


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Oct-18-2021
PERCH RESERVATIONS ARE GOING FAST - GET IN IT TO WIN IT!
 
 
We want to thank all the breeders who have already reserved perches for the 2022 Longhorn Classic. We have 850+ reservations to date and the number is climbing daily.
 
November is fast approaching and breeders will be pairing up their best in hopes of raising a first drop winner for the 2022 season. Who will be the first breeder to wear the Longhorn Classic Champion Bird belt buckle?!
Oct-07-2021
VIDEO: RESERVE PERCHES FOR 2022 LONGHORN CLASSIC TODAY

Reserve Your 2022 Perches Here
Sep-19-2021
$10K AND CUSTOM BELT BUCKLE FOR CHAMPION BIRD

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 RESERVE 2022 PERCHES HERE

 

GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT

 

Champion Bird = $10K & *custom belt buckle

*with your name and loft name

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