RVR SPRING 2026 SALE #1
LOT 1
Ranch Tag 13
SIRE: HOW GREAT THOU ART
DAM: Smith Carroll 606 - (Extra Special x Monopoly)
SIZE: KANSAS CITY - FORT WORTH
Full sib to the 2026 Denver Grand Champion. Sib to MANY Major Champs. In our opinion, one of the best calves to sell this year. It’s unfortunate he started to shuck his hair a few weeks back. This creature was a YAK. Excellent disposition.
LOT 2
Ranch Tag 682
SIRE: In God We Trust
DAM: Kroupa 108 - (Broker x I-80)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
WATCH THE VIDEO! When we saw this one out on Kroupa’s place, it was pretty dang hard to control our excitement. This yellow-headed stud is as stout and dense as you could make one. Incredible structure and big-middled. He has good hair, but could you imagine this calf slicked off?! Big Time Show Pony. Double stars for this one. He’s all there.
LOT 3
Ranch Tag 109
SIRE: How Great Thou Art
DAM: RCC Daake Marsh 980 - (Made To Order x (Monopoly x 020))
SIZE: Denver – OYE
Out of one of the top cows in the country, 980, this dude is an absolute UNIT. He is the biggest legged, stoutest animal in this sale. Extremely versatile animal, hair or slick, it does not matter. Louisville, Denver, Fort Worth through OYE, he can cover a lot of ground. Very, very high-quality livestock.
LOT 4
Ranch Tag 7789
SIRE: In God We Trust
DAM: RVR Embry 6005 - (MAB x Troubadour/5005)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
Mr. Dot. The first of an incredible set out of the great RVR Embry 6005. This white-dotted stallion is the lone 6005 son out of IGWT. As good as HGTA worked on her, you could argue that IGWT worked possibly better! A standout since birth, this stout-backed, big-footed calf is extremely versatile. Show him Simi, Char, AOC in hair or slick shows from Denver to OYE. His build checks as many boxes as any animal in this sale. We love this calf!
LOT 5
Ranch Tag 045
SIRE: How Great Thou Art
DAM: RVR Embry 6005 - (MAB x Troubadour/5005)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
The highest upside calf in the entire sale. As a baby he might have been the most impressive out of the RVR 6005 sons we have in this sale – and that is saying a lot! Perfect structured. Big pieces.
LOT 6
Ranch Tag 7315
SIRE: Here I Am
DAM: RVR Reimann 9-03 - (New Beginnings x Unbelievable)
SIZE: FORT WORTH – OYE
Black Cross. Angus. It does not matter. Out of the proven RVR Reimann 9-03. This long-necked, whale-assed calf has the monster pieces to win big. There’s never been a calf out of 9-03 that didn’t have the YETI shag. Big, big fan of this guy.
LOT 7
Ranch Tag 40
SIRE: Say No More
DAM: Vanhove RVR 001 - (1Oak x Vanhove Hot Sauce Z270)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
A victim of shucking hair, 40 will probably end up being the buy of the entire sale. Robbie V. told me he believes this is the best calf he raised this past Spring. He has the big, soft hair, awesome wheels, and the presence to set himself apart. Come see this one in person. Added bonus: He’s out of one of the very best cows in the country.
LOT 8
Ranch Tag 7447
SIRE: In God We Trust
DAM: RVR RJ Doris 1/1 - “One of One” - (Rebel x Doris Lot 1)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
If you would have asked us which calf was the most impressive as a baby, 7447 would have been the unanimous choice at RVR. Insane presence and neck set. Barrell-bellied, hard muscles, and perfect-colored. His momma is probably the most impressive animal on hoof at RVR and his grand dam is quickly becoming an all-time great in the industry, Doris Lot 1. If you need further confirmation on this calf, ask Jeff O’Leary how his “One of One” calf is feeding for him this year.
LOT 9
Ranch Tag 8009
SIRE: In God We Trust
DAM: RVR RJ 075 – “Bonnie” - (W/C Bankroll 811D x RJ 422)
SIZE: Louisville – OYE
Full sib to many past high sellers of RVR and RJ, including the very popular $62K RVR steer from last year’s sale. This calf has all the right pieces. With time and feed, and this guy will explode. Yellow brockle that can hair or slick, sign me up! High, high upside on this one.
LOT 10
Ranch Tag 184
SIRE: In God We Trust
DAM: Werning’s “Rosita” - (Bankroll)
SIZE: OYE
Whale-bellied, big muscles, and easy feeding. We are a big fan of this calf. Out of the well-known Werning Rosita donor, this calf will work for numerous end points. I think he is an awesome slick shearing calf but… don’t let me be the judge. This calf is very good livestock.
LOT 11
Ranch Tag 7637
SIRE: In God We Trust
DAM: RVR 600 - (Here I Am x (Emblazon x Irish Whiskey))
SIZE: Denver – OYE
This is the very best calf we’ve had out of this mating. That’s saying a ton. Should be a shearing monster.
LOT 12
Ranch Tag 7835
SIRE: In God We Trust
DAM: RVR 600 - (Here I Am x (Emblazon x Irish Whiskey))
SIZE: LOUISVILLE – OYE
Meat and potatoes. We have kept about 5 of his full sibs as future donors at RVR. His donor is one of the most impressive females at RVR. Like his sisters, he has the big, round rib cage with the big, dense wheels. Just good livestock with lots of end point options.
LOT 13
Ranch Tag 5PIP
SIRE: Amazing Grace
DAM: RVR “Pippi” - (1OAK x Solid Gold)
SIZE: Kansas City – Fort Worth
Light Weight Division Deluxe for Fort Worth. Pippi did us good with her natural calf in this little stud. Monster feet. Big backed. Awesome presence. You want to make a run at Division I at Fort Worth, look no further. Very neat show calf.
LOT 14
Ranch Tag 267
SIRE: In God We Trust
DAM: Kroupa 801 - (Out There x Perfect 10)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
Another standout from the Kroupa herd. This thing could slick but I think he makes one heck of a Middle Weight Division calf at Fort Worth. Come see this one in person. He is one cool looking creature on the HALTER. Check out his donor. Elite, proven genetics.
LOT 15
Ranch Tag NT SILVER
SIRE: How Great Thou Art
DAM: RJ HL 6261 - (IGWT x HL 620)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
Light Weight Division I Special for Fort Worth. If you like a brand at Cowtown, you might want to dig in hard here, folks. Big time genetics. Full sib to RJ’s & Griswold’s “Greater Good”. HIGH quality light weight special.
LOT 16
Ranch Tag HEREFORD
SIRE: Knock Knock
DAM: 601 - (Made Right x Glover 0454)
SIZE: Fort Worth – OYE
This is a special Hereford. Backed by the famous Glover 0454, this bold-middled, big-hipped calf is an absolute CAT. Hereford folks come get this beast!
LOT 17
Ranch Tag RED 22
SIRE: Burning Man
DAM: IGWT x (Ali x Cunia)
SIZE: San Antonio – Houston
Big Time Red Angus. Every year we tend to have a banger of a Red Angus. The tradition continues. Junior says he’s the best one we have sold to this point, and several banners have been hung in this breed by Junior & Co.. Come and get him.
LOT 18
Ranch Tag NT BW
SIRE: Here I Am
DAM: Maternal Made x Lookout
SIZE: Denver – OYE
Cool-colored and wicked presence. His eye appeal and soundness should really make this calf a show stopper.
LOT 19
Ranch Tag NT RED
SIRE: Told Ya So
DAM: Quality Counts
SIZE: Denver – OYE
Hairy and dense! Red sticks out from the crowd. This calf maxed out will look special under the bright lights.
LOT 20
Ranch Tag 55
SIRE: Here I Am
DAM: Vanhove RVR 001 - (1OAK x Vanhove Hot Sauce Z270)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
Along with 045, 55 has the highest upside of any calf in the sale. Out of one of the very best club calf donors in the country, Vanhove RVR 001, this calf has all the big pieces. Huge-footed. Perfectly structured. Square made. Monster-haired. Time and feed, and this calf is going to make someone look extremely smart. His full sibs and maternal sibs have been among the very best in the country. Bid with confidence.
LOT 21
Ranch Tag 52
SIRE: Say No More
DAM: Vanhove Lambert 0144 - (FMC x Vanhove 682 Merlin)
SIZE: Dallas – OYE
52 is out of the big time $140,000 donor of Rob Vanhove’s herd. This one has the hard pieces to make. Giraffe-necked and hard-muscled. Big time upside in this calf.
LOT 22
Ranch Tag 8499
SIRE: How Great Thou Art
DAM: RVR Embry 6005 - (MAB x Troubadour/5005)
SIZE: Kansas City, Denver, Fort Worth – OYE
Donor 6005 is as consistent as they come. This solid black calf is the softest-made, fault-free one out of the group. He has the big shag and impeccable wheels. I like this calf in the middle weights at Fort Worth BUT he is suited to go to many different major and county shows across the nation. This one is the easy feeding kind. High quality calf.
LOT 23
Ranch Tag 7525
SIRE: How Great Thou Art
DAM: RVR Embry 6005 - (MAB x Troubadour/5005)
SIZE: Fort Worth – OYE
6005 Does it again! This calf has the wild pieces with the giant muscles. Hair or slick, this stud is going to stand out in a BIG way. With a little bit of management and patience, this dude could make someone look like a hero. Come Boys. Come.
LOT 24
Ranch Tag 029
SIRE: How Great Thou Art
DAM: RVR Embry 6005 - (MAB x Troubadour/5005)
SIZE: Denver – OYE
It’s extremely hard to make them like this. As good of a calf we have ever raised, this 6005 son is monster-hipped, hippo-footed, and cobra-necked. His little hints of white allow him to stick out in the crowd. As they said in 8 Seconds, “Big Time. Big Money.”
LOT 25
Ranch Tag 8017
SIRE: How Great Thou Art
DAM: RVR Embry 6005 - (MAB x Troubadour/5005)
SIZE: Fort Worth – OYE
Shorthorn. Red Cross. Does Not Matter. Without question, one of the best calves we have ever raised. He’s been a standout since the day he hit the ground. He and his full sibs should make some serious noise over the next 12 months. BT. BT. BT.