BRC Ranch is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious HK Trophy, recognizing the Premier Exhibitor at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Brahman Show, for the second consecutive year.
The HK Trophy is one of the most coveted exhibitor awards of the American Brahman Breeders Association, as it recognizes the ranch that achieves the greatest overall success at the Houston Livestock Show. This is the largest single breed exhibition of cattle in the United States. The award is determined annually through a points system based on class wins, division championships, and grand championships earned throughout the competition.
Unlike an individual championship, the Premier Exhibitor award recognizes the depth, consistency, and overall quality of an exhibitor’s cattle across multiple classes and divisions.
For BRC Ranch, winning the HK Trophy for the second consecutive year represents the strength of its breeding program and the consistency of its Modern American Brahman® genetics.
“This is a tremendous accomplishment and a well-deserved recognition of your continued commitment and contributions to the Brahman breed,” said Paul Maulsby, Executive Vice President of the American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA), in his congratulatory message to BRC Ranch.
The ABBA also formally recognized BRC Ranch’s achievement during its National Show Welcome Reception, held November 2026.
“Winning a grand championship is always an incredible honor, but earning the Premier Exhibitor award is especially meaningful because it represents the quality of our entire program,” said Rachel Cutrer of BRC Ranch. “To receive this recognition two years in a row is something we are extremely proud of. It reflects years of breeding decisions, hard work, and a commitment to producing Brahman cattle that can compete at the highest levels.”
“This award would not be possible without the dedication of our herdsman, Connor Thibodeaux, and his dedication and expertise,” Rachel added.
Based in Boling, Texas, BRC Ranch has established itself as a leader in the Brahman breed, combining generations of cattle breeding experience with modern technology, genomic testing, and a commitment to producing cattle that excel in both the show ring and the pasture.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is among the most prestigious livestock exhibitions in the world, attracting leading Brahman breeders and exhibitors from across the United States and internationally.
BRC Ranch extends its appreciation to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the sponsors of the HK Trophy, the American Brahman Breeders Association, and the ranch team whose dedication makes achievements like this possible.
