Purple Ribbon Classic

What a great day yesterday in Marshfield, WI at the 38th Annual Purple Ribbon Classic!
Thank you to all the consignors, buyers, and everyone who called, texted, or showed interest in the sale.

We sold 58 live lots with a sale average of $5,256. Heifers sold to Louisiana, New Mexico, Illinois, Minnesota, Kentucky, Georgia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and three Canadian provinces. We also had over 150 people registered on Cowbuyer, which resulted in 22 heifers selling online.

Top Sellers
Lot 11 – Budjon-AIROSA MARYALICE-ET – $30,000
Consigned by Budjon Farms – Joey & Laurie Airoso
Purchased by John Schilling, Franklinton, LA

Lot 12 – Budjon EC BLACK PEARL-ET – $21,500
Consigned by Budjon Farms
Purchased by John Schilling, Franklinton, LA

Lot 24 – BETLEY NICHTLIGHT-RED-ET – $8,800
Consigned by Jacob & Claire Betley
Purchased by Austin League, Liberty, KY

Lot 10 – ELITE-LANE EYES IN AWE – $7,750
Consigned by Payton Calvert
Purchased by Jason & Abigail Begert, Neillsville, WI

Lot 48 – FORWARD STARRY SKY – $7,400
Consigned by Sara, Wyatt & Claire Dorshorst
Purchased by the Paltzer Family, Seymour, WI

Heifers Purchased with the 2026 Denise Bangart Calf Grant
Lot 4 – WildWeed Alt Magda Red – Trevor Pinkerton
Lot 9 – EliteLane Lewis Anyhow Ethan – Brooke Mueller
Lot 40 – Krullcrest A Model Red – Hadley Huser
Lot 56 – Lyn-Vale Carley Red – Hailey Burmeister
Lot 59 – Tango x Lucy – Brynn Hackman

We are especially proud of our local Wood County consignments that had a great day:

Lot 19 – IRSH-SPRING MASTER AURA-ET – $4,700
Consigned by Neil & Katie Ledden
Purchased by Joleigh Guy, New Mexico

Lot 48 – FORWARD STARRY SKY – $7,400
Consigned by Sara, Wyatt & Claire Dorshorst
Purchased by the Paltzer Family, Seymour, WI

Lot 53 – GRASS-RIDGE ANAHITA CAKE-ET – $3,900
Consigned by Grass-Ridge Farm
Purchased by Dan Glessing, Waverly, MN

Lot 57 – IOLEEN CARTEL AMICO – $3,000
Consigned by Colleen & Joseph Nepperman
Purchased by McKinley Johnson, Baldwin, WI

A huge thank you to the incredible sale staff, volunteers, and juniors from the Wood Area Holstein Breeders. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

We look forward to seeing everyone again March 6, 2027 for the next Purple Ribbon Classic!

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Sale day picture of Lot 7

SALE ORDER & UPDATES

🌟 Big Dreams & High Hopes for 2026? 🌟
If you're looking for a show calf with the pedigree and potential to compete, take a look at Dorsland E Unix High Hopes – Lot 41.
🐄 Black & White Fall Calf
Sired by: Unix
Dam: Dorsland Sidekick Elyana VG-85
2nd Dam: Dorsland Doorman Eliza VG-88
3rd Dam: Dorsland Goldchip Elizabeth EX-90
4th Dam: Dorsland Terrason Elysia EX-94 2E
This calf brings together strength, production, and a powerful pedigree—the kind of foundation serious show families are looking for.
📍 Consigned by: John Dorshorst – Junction City, WI
✨ Lot 41 – Dorsland E Unix High Hopes
Your next step toward the show ring starts here.

Purple Ribbon Success Story. Lot 52 Flannery-Vu Alabama Red was named 1st place Fall Calf @ New York Spring R&W Show. Congratulations to her new owner Kitchen, London, Sekerak, PA

Thanks again for a great sale to everyone involved. Great Consignors, Great Buyers, and The BEST sale crew that keeps getting better every year. We are so thankful for everyone involved in pulling this sale off!
Many have been asking for a buyers list. So here you go! Every lot over $4,000!