About Us - Meat Goats and Club Lambs for Show by Harbour Livestock

Club Lambs and Meat Goats by Harbour Livestock

The Show Goat and Club Lamb business is extremely competitive. We have aggressively been breeding Boer Cross meat goats and Southdown Club Lambs for years. Our competitive and trend setting program has produced countless Champions ranging from the Local to National level. We strive to produce show animals that will turn heads in the toughest show rings in America. Harbour Livestock now has two locations. Our Ft. McKavett location is 70 miles southeast of San Angelo, Texas. Mike, Connie and family now live outside of Gatesville, Texas. We have produced class winning Southdowns and Meat Goats at every major livestock show in Texas, as well as winners in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado (state fair grand twice), California, Indiana, Ohio, Arkansas and Mississippi.

Our Southdown flock was implemented over twenty-five years ago and we intensively strive to produce some of the best show prospects in the nation. Our 300 head ewe flock has derived from stud rams purchased from some of the most well known Southdown breeders in the country. We added four new stud rams to our program in 2000, two of which were purchased from Gale Cole of Palmyra, Illinois. In 2001, we added Hollywood, an awesome stud ram. Another outstanding Cole ram was added in 2004 as well as two Hollywood sons.

We have many outstanding daughters of Hollywood in our program. In 2004, we purchased a yearling Cole ram we named Black-Out. He was the Supreme Champion Ram at the Ft. Worth Livestock Show. We raised a super yearling wether sire that will be tremendous impact on our 2005 lamb crop. He was our keeper selection over the awesome and possibly one of the best Southdowns to ever win Houston. We raised four of the top five Heavy weight Southdowns in Houston in 2004 (107 in class). Our program is based on maximum improvement. We purchase or raise new Stud Rams & Boer Bucks every year to reach our goals. Our #1 goal is for you to be successful in the show ring. Give us a call or come by and look at what we have to offer. Please note that Mike and Connie have moved to Gatesville.

Harbour Kids showing Harbour Kids

San Angelo Summer Spectacular

National Grand Champion
Premier Percentage Exhibitor

National Grand Champion
Percentage Pair Doe Kids

Testimonials

Hey, Just wanted to let you know how we did at our state fair. Both harbour bred goats were class winners and the one in the picture was reserve middle weight. Me and my brother also won our showmanship divisions. So we had a good show.
Thanks again, Trey Hebert, Union Church,MS
10/21/07

I just wanted to thank you for the wether I bought from you in your last sale last year. I placed 1st in my class and won a trophy, 5th over all and also Reserve Champion Sr Showmanship and won a buckle in our county show this year.
Thanks, Dylan Ansley
04/05/07

Mike, I am pleased to let you know that a down that I bought from you last summer was the champion southdown at the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show. This lamb placed well all year. He was champion 3 times and reserve grand once. He almost was reserve grand at the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show. We would like to come back this summer and look at some more of your March and April lambs. Mark Green and I will be down to your sale in May. It is always nice to talk with you, and you really helped me out with my lambs and goats this year. I appreciate all your help. When I can get a good picture of the lamb, I will send it to you. Thanks again for letting us come in and get such a nice group of lambs and goats.
Timothy Johnson, Lake Worth Agriculture Education
03/27/07

Mike, We ended our show season at San Angelo and I wanted to tell you about our year. We had a the Reserve Champion in Stephens Co. a third place in Ft. Worth, and a fourth place in San Angelo. Also a top 20 finish in San Antonio. All Harbour goats. The depth of quality of your sale wethers is the best around. See you next year.
Sincerely, Kevin Simmons, Breckenridge, Tx.
02/10/07

Hi, My name is Trey Woodson and i had bought a wether from ya'll at the last sale you had. His ear Tag Number was five. Just wanted to let you know i am very pleased of how he has turned out. I run the TJLA and he has won all the leight weight classes he has been to. I have taken Three Grand Champions at Prospect shows and won lots of showmanships with him. Just wanted to take them time to let you know whatever your doing don't stop. And i also was wondering if ya'll raised any state fair of texas wethers. Well he will be at houston and hopefully we will see you their. Thanks Alot, Trey Woodson
01/30/07

...our Maricopa County Fair Grand Champion goat. This goat won all three shows we went to and helped win my son a Stock Trailer ($3000 value) at one show. He got points for the champion goat, senior showmanship(1st) and the Sr. 4-H Judging contest(1st) to win the trailer. We had a great year with this wether...
Thanks, Jim
10/12/05

We purchased a goat from you at the sale organized by Jeff Ripley in New Braunfels, Texas in July. We wanted you to know that our daughter Shelby and Jake (your Harbour goat) received Grand Champion at the Hippo Classic Lamb & Goat show this past weekend. This is Shelby's first time to place first, to win grand champion and her first belt buckle. She is very excited as our county show is just a month away. Thought you'd like to know that you had another winner. We'll let you know how we do at County.
Thanks! Denise Romero
10/26/05

I can't even begin to express our thanks to you and the opportunity to have shown a Harbour goat. We've had the best time this year and it's been a rewarding one as well. My son, Coy, showed goats at our county for the first time this year. He's had 2 years of raising rabbits and then took a lamb to the Star in Austin. This hands on experience got him excited about wanting to show something at the county beside rabbits. We decide to try a goat and boy can I tell you that has been the best thing. He's gone to several jackpots where he was able to meet and gain some valuable showmanship skills and ring experience. We purchased a goat from you at the May sale, Lot 363 born 2/7/05, and he's been an absolute wonderful project, his name is Casper. There were 2 other goats at our house since he could show 2 and we wanted an alternate. The show was last Thursday and he showed your goat in Class 4 with 27 entries and took 1st place. The other goat took first in Class 6 with 22 entries. Then both of the goats went in for Grand and Reserve Champion and the Harbour goat took Grand Champion! He was asked to come back for the junior showmanship (8-13) and he used Casper and the two of them did outstanding. He did not win showmanship but the invitation and the opportunity show against some veteran kids was flattering. I've attached a picture of him if you would like to use it on your website or so you can list it with you other winners. You can rest assure that we will be back in the Spring and can't wait to raise another Harbour goat.
Thank you. David & Mary Cass
09/27/05

Hi! We enjoyed the sale yesterday. We're excited about our two new Harbour show goats. Our secret is out though, because we had to fill an order for a Harbour goat for one of our friends. ...This goat has really changed Garrett's show career. His confidence in showing goats has skyrocketted thanks to Donkey. When you walk into the ring with a goat like this people take notice, and Garrett has been so proud to lead him. The Harbour team has been so kind to us this year, and we really appreciate all your advice, support and friendship. We'll keep you posted on our new kids.
Keith, Jennifer and Garrett Hancock
09/26/05

Hi, Mrs. Donna! Thank you for your help at your sale. The goats are now in Magnolia, MS. Meagan wishes to tell you hello and that she really likes her goats. The trip was long, but we really enjoyed your place and your sale. It was the first sale we have been to that we were confident that we would like our picks. Your numbering system takes the fear out of selecting a goat. A neighbor came over last night and really raved over the goats. I told her that they were #14 and #17 on your list. She said she can't imagine what #1 looked like because these were the best she has seen in this area.
Thanks, again. The Rousseau Family
07/12/04

Brandon Rowland bought this goat at the Harbour sale last Sept. 1 week after purchase he won his class 1 at Winnie Rice Festival, he was Champion at Crosby 4-H Prospect Show, Class Winner at Goose Creek Classic, Reserve Champion at Galena Park School District and numerous other wins. See you in September for another sweet one like this.
Janice Rowland
05/17/04

My name is Ashleigh WIlliams i am 13 years old i live in Hatfield Ar. I was the Arkansas Grand Champion winner with one of your goats I named Rueben. Mr Joe Cook bought my goats for me from your farm. He also bought another goat that won 2nd place in his class at the Arkansas as well. I have won Grand Champion at the Arkansas State Fair 2 of the past 3 years. I did not get to show at the State Fair last year because our county extension agent forgot to send in our pappers. I had your goat then as well and it was one of the best i ever had it won Grand Champion at my county fair, as well as the one i had this year. I take great care of my animals and i live to show goats. Please save 2 of your best goats for me next spring. Mr Joe Cook well be looking for my goats this spring again. I promise i will try my hardest to win for you again next fall.
Thanks alot, Ashleigh Williams
12/07/03

SOME OF OUR OUR 2006 WINNERS
Heart of Texas Champion Southdown Market Lamb + Champion 13-times
Grand Champion Southdown Market Lamb - Floyd Co.
Reserve Champion Southdown Market Lamb - Collin Co.
Grand Champion Market Goat - Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo
Grand Champion Market Goat - Oklahoma Youth Expo
Grand Champion Market Goat Show II Ring B - Belt Buckle Bonanza
Champion Market Goat - Colorado State Fair
Reserve Champion Market Goat - American Royal Livestock Show
Reserve Champion Market Goat - Indiana State Fair
Reserve Champion Market Goat - Kentucky State Fair
Reserve Champion Market Goat - New Mexico State Fair
Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat - National Western Stock Show
Best Arizona Junior Market Goat - Arizona National Livestock Show
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Central Texas State Fair
Reserve Champion Market Goat - North Texas State Fair
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Coryell Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Maricopa Co. AZ
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Randall Co.
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Blanco Co.
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Coryell Co.
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Nueces Co.
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Pima Co. AZ
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Rockdale Livestock Show
Lightweight Champion Meat Goat - Chaves Co.
Class Champion Meat Goat - Nueces Co.

WHAT A YEAR FOR OUR 2005 WINNERS!!!
Champion Southdown Market Lamb Show A - Belt Buckle Bonanza
Champion Southdown Market Lamb - Indiana State Fair
Champion Southdown Market Lamb - Hill Country District Show
Grand Overall Lamb and Champion Southdown - Hamilton Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - State Fair of Texas
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Forth Worth Stock Show
Grand Champion Market Goat - American Royal Livestock Show
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Arkansas State Fair
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Tri-State Fair & Rodeo
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Summer Spectacular - Show A
Grand Champion Meat Goat Show A - Belt Buckle Bonanza
Reserve Champion Meat Goat Show B - Belt Buckle Bonanza
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat - Colorado State Fair
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat - Arkansas State Fair
Champion Heavyweight Meat Goat - New Mexico State Fair
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Maricopa County Fair, Arizona
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Chaves County, New Mexico
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Nacogdoches Co. (Piney Woods Fair)
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Burleson Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Caldwell Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Jim Wells Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Lampasas Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Midland Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Palo Pinto Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Walker Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Williamson Co.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Young Co.
Multiple Jackpot Winner - Arkansas
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Hippo Classic Lamb and Goat Show
Grand Champion Meat Goat - NE Texas Goat Raisers Assoc. Show A
Grand Champion Meat Goat - NE Texas Goat Raisers Assoc. Show B
Grand Champion Meat Goat - North Texas Showdown
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Spring Fling Show A (Baytown)
Divison II Champion Meat Goat - Hill Country (Kerrville)
Divison Champion Meat Goat - Val Verde County
Grand Champion Meat Goat - Gregg County Harvest Festival
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Gregg County Harvest Festival
Grand Champion Breeding Goat - Throckmorton Co.
Reserve Champion Breeding Goat - Throckmorton Co.
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Central Texas State Fair Show A
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - NE Texas Goat Raisers Assoc. Show B
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Coryell Co.
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - Kleberg-Kenedy Co.
Res. Lightweight Meat Goat - Kendall Co.
Junior Percentage Doe Class Winners - San Antonio Stock Show
Class Winner and Many High Placings - Star of Texas
Class Winner - International Boer Goat Association Show
Seven goats dotted for the sale at Houston Stock Show!
Seven goats dotted for the sale at San Antonio Stock Show!