I saw that his family is dispersing of the QH side of business on May 16 with an auction. Looks like JL Dash to Heaven will have a reserve, but everything else is selling to absolute highest bidder. That over 100 head of quality bred quarter horses.

So sad to see this. Feel like this is really the end of an era.

He was such a supporter of the Fort Worth Stock Show's performance horse challenge.  We always enjoyed going to watch the barrel race with the top 50 (I think) fastest from all breeds.

That didn't take !ong.

Thats what I was thinking...

Where did you find out about this?  Is there a flyer/info somewhere??? I don't see anything on his website.

There was a post on the Jud Little Ranch Facebook page. Superior Livestock Auctions is doing the auction. I am sad to see this all come to an end, but we do not know how the estate and the Will read. It might be the only way to divide everything up and liquidate horses without a significant family feud. I'm sure there will be a few horses that will not go far. 

He had been ill for a while, I imagine this was planned before his passing. Avoids a lot of family squabbling.

Folks like him with extensive and valuable assets typically do extensive estate planning -- and that usually includes a trust.  With this moving so fast, I'd say he had a well-planned trust.  If you have a trust you do not have to go through the months long probate in order to distribute assets as the trust dictates.

Doesnt look like they have any horses listed yet. But I didnt sign up or register either.

http://www.superiorclicktobid.com/servlet/Search2.do?auctionId=2522

I do hope that JL DTH remains in the states..

I registered. Nothing available yet, and from Jud's previous liquidations, they are slow to produce a catalog. He has 2 rope mares, I'd kill to get my hands on though.  

Catalog is posted. 

http://www.superiorlivestock.com/onlineVideoCatalog/?contractId=2550

No photos on catalog. Just papers.

I was excited to see the horses til that first video came up. . . 

Shooting video of 150 head and then getting it edited and uploaded is going to take some time. Patience folks 

Wow, I had no idea JLDH's stud fee was so high!  It has now been reduced to $3500 from $9500! 

I know nothing of the Jud Little ranch except their nice horses, but why the dispersal sale? Does he not have a wife or kids that want to keep it up and going? Wasn't he married to an NFR barrel racer? Or is this a normal thing for a large place like that after someone passes away? 

Hope they will add photos...

Is anybody going to see them in person?

I think it will be interesting to see where the prices fall considering this coronavirus issue.  They said they are booking appts for people to go see them but Im not sure how much time you would have there or how many they will let you see and evaluate.