News and Updates
Oct-17-2023
VIDEO: HOW MANY BIRDS I HAVE, HOW MUCH TO PAY, HOW TO PAY, ETC...

Below is a video about:

How to add websites to your favorite bar so you can go to them everyday with one click.

How to find Longhorn training & race results on WinCompanion.

How many birds you have back from Qualifier.

How much fees are: mandatory entry fees & optional competitions.

How to pay, electronic options and mail a check.

 

Also, below is today's 100-mile Qualifier release video.

Oct-17-2023
VIDEO: TODAY'S 100-MILE QUALIFIER RELEASE

100-mile Qualifier release today. Video shows birds flying right over freeway.

Release point: Oklaunion TX

Release time: 8:30 am

Temp: 43 degrees

Wind: SE 3 mph headwind

Clear skies

Good luck to everyone!! Thank you for supporting our race!

www.LONGHORNCLASSIC.com

     

Oct-16-2023
100-MILE QUALIFIER IS TOMORROW, TUES 10/17!!

100-MILE QUALIFIER IS TOMORROW, TUES 10/17 

Today we completed a hand inventory of every bird.
There was one bird missing a chip, which is fixed & breeder notified.
Tonight we load the birds and drive to 100-mile spot.
Release will be at 8:30 am from Oklaunion, TX.

On shipping night for the first race, we will do a live inventory of the birds.

Breeders must pay $150 entry for every bird that returns from Qualifier. 
Entry covers 105 prizes awarded over races 1, 2 & 3 (35 prizes per race).

Also, please pay for any optional competitions below now.

Last Bird Standing, Bronze Silver & Gold Crown Classes & Special Colors

 

Click here for electronic payment options.
Or, mail checks to 105 N. O'Neil St, #382, Alvord TX 76225.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Oct-15-2023
100-MILE QUALIFIER IS THIS TUESDAY 10/17!!

See training toss results here

UPCOMING 3-DAY SCHEDULE 

100-mile Qualifier moved 1 day earlier due to rain.


Sunday, 10/15 - 55 mile training toss.

Monday, 10/16 - hand inventory & loading birds.

Tuesday, 10/17 - 100 mile Qualifier release at 8:00 am.

Breeders must pay $150 entry for every bird that returns from Qualifier. 

Entry covers 105 prizes awarded over races 1, 2 & 3 (35 prizes per race).

Also, pay for any optional competitions now.

At LonghornClassic.com, go to "PAY ENTRY FEES".

Or mail checks to 105 N. O'Neil St, #382, Alvord TX 76225.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!

 

2023 OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS
LAST BIRD STANDING
CROWN CLASSES
SPECIAL COLORS

Oct-12-2023
VIDEO: WED 10/11 - 2ND 55 MILES & GPS RESULTS

See training toss results here each day

Thurs 10/12 - birds are going 55 miles again.

WEDNESDAY, 10/11/23
This was the 2nd 55-mile toss - birds released in 1 group.
The birds did good, but got broken up a bit - some took a bit to return.

We used GPS bands on our tracking birds for the first time.
The video shows the interesting results & our take on what happened.
We will be using these often to try to get in-flight information.
The 100-mile Qualifier is quickly approaching - Oct 18th.

If you miss any videos,  see all of our YouTube videos here.

www.LonghornClassic.com

 

Oct-09-2023
VIDEO: MONDAY 10/9 - A PERFECT 1ST 55-MILE TOSS

See training toss results here each day

MONDAY, 10/9/23 UPDDATE

Today was the 1st 55-mile toss from Jolly, TX.
Released in 1 group.
The birds did GREAT, with every single bird returning from the toss.
We even had a few extras return that had been lost.
Tomorrow is a loft fly & baths.
Wednesday, we go back to the 55-mile spot for a 2nd time.
The 100-mile Qualifier is quickly approaching - Oct 18th.

If you miss any videos,  see all of our YouTube videos here

Oct-07-2023
VIDEO: SAT 10/7 - 2ND 46 MILE TRAINING TOSS

SATURDAY 10/6 - 2ND 46 MILE TOSS

Had 3 Cooper hawks after the birds when they came home.

Happy to have all but 4 birds home and clocked.

See results for all training tosses here

Oct-07-2023
VIDEO: FRI 10/6 - 2ND 30-MILE TOSS

See training toss results here each day

FRIDAY, 10/6/23 UPDDATE

We are pushing ahead - today we went back to 30 miles.
The birds did great, just like the 1st time from 30 miles.
Tomorrow will be 45-miles again.
The 100-mile Qualifier is quickly approaching - Oct 18th.

If you miss any videos,  see all of our YouTube videos here

Oct-05-2023
VIDEO: WED 10/4 LONGHORN CLASSIC UPDATE

See training toss results here each day

WEDNESDAY, 10/4/23 UPDDATE

Had a really tough 45-mile toss on Sunday.

The birds are healthy, with perfect marble poops and eating well.

They had been doing great at the tosses leading up to Sunday.

The sky was clear & calm.

Had to keep them in yesterday, because we had a big storm.

Today we loft flew the birds to prepare for tomorrow's toss (Friday).

Anyone who wants to talk, please give us a call.

Thank you to everyone who reached out to us with support!!

If you miss any videos,  see all of our YouTube videos here.

Sep-29-2023
VIDEO: FRI 9/29/23, 2ND 20-MILE TOSS

FRIDAY, 9/29/23 UPDDATE

Today was the birds' 2nd 20-mile toss.

Today we releasesd in 3 groups, instead of 4.

Both yesterday and today the birds did great!

Tomorrow we'll go 30 miles for the 1st time.

If you miss any videos, see all of our YouTube videos here

See training results each day here

WWW.LONGHORNCLASSIC.COM

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