While it has been suggested this sale is an ending to a lifelong career and a passion of working with a great herd of cows, it is also a once in-a-lifetime opportunity to select a Four Winds Guernsey to build or start a foundation of your own. As each animal passes through the ring, another prospect for success is starting at another Guernsey farm. A chance to create memories, success and future cow families will be loaded up with each Four Winds purchase. Those animals will be unloaded throughout the country, at homes of other Guernsey enthusiasts anxious to see if they can generate a bit of the same success as the Vilters.

A bitter sweet day for Clark and Joy Vitler as they offer their lifelong genetic base to others. Watching Clark do the last night milk of his complete herd was difficult for those in the barn but the offer of the elite herd of cattle gives Guernsey breeders the chance to build their dream and create a Guernsey family reunion.

The entire family was present for the sale including Clark and Joy’s 3 children: Tim and his friend Seema, Tina and her husband Todd- children Lauren and Trey, and Jim and his wife Nicky – their children Lexi, Jenna, Christian and Kylie.

The sale was managed by the Guernsey Marketing Service with sales staff from Texas to Ontario. There were over 700 people present at the sale with seating for 500.

This herd has been handcrafted from some of the best bulls and the best farms in the Guersney breed. Land of Living, Sniders Homestead, Coulee Crest, Knaps, and Mar Ral. Over 85% of the animals in this sale has an All-American in their pedigree.

The lead heifer Lot 29 Four Winds Joy June – 1st place Spring Yearling from Madison – her 3rd Dam the infamous Westlyn Tom Dee the 4 time Madison Grand Champion and 4 All-American (1993-1996)and Reserve Supreme Chamion at World Dairy Expo in 1995. One of Joy Vilters favorite heifers.

At the tap of the gavel final price was $12,200 with Daniel Basse taking Joy June home to Illinois. Contender is Tom Kipp from Wisconsin. Daniel Basse is the proud new owner of not only Joy June, but Four Winds Almost December Lot 31. She was purchased for $12,500.

There are certain things in life that get better in life. “One is Joy Vilter, another is fine wine and the third is Lot 31 Four Winds Almost December. She looked good in Madison and looks incredible in the ring. Probably the the best Altanic daughter.” Murrary Reissner said while reading pedigrees.
Next in the ring Lot 28 Four Winds June July, full sister to Lot 29.
June July sold for $11,500 to Conner Parker from Iowa.

Lot 30 daughter of Lot 31. A February 10, 2010 Four Winds Levi Decca. An open heifer ready to flush. Sold to the Erickson’s from Washington for $6,600.

Lot 2 Four Winds HP Childs Destiny-ET, selling open daughter of 5 time All-American Four Winds Destiny Child. David & Jason Henisee from Pennsylvania purchased her for $12,000.

Lot 1 First Choice Skipper x Destiny Child. Sold for $6,000 to Style Crest Dairy in Kentucky.

Lot 3 All-American Aged Cow this year. Due December to Idle Gold E Challenge-ET. Caleb Nieley, Lynn Tormoehlen, Ellis L. Croshaw, from Kentucky purchased this cow for $7,500.

Lot 4 daughter of Four Winds Destiny Love-ET. Bred on February 22, 2011 to Lang Haven Decision Natural. Kim Olsen, Cory Salzl, Kristin Heitke, Bernie Schmitz from Minnesota bought her for $4,200.

Lot 32 reigning two time Champion at World Dairy Expo. Unanimous All-American 4-year-old in 2010 and Unanimous Senior 3-year-old in 2009. Comes from a deep cow family being third generation excellent. Multiple All-American recognition in the family. Selling dry and due in early October to Four Winds Demand. Completed her third lactation with over 25,000 pounds of milk, 1000 fat, 800 protein.

Highlite was sold to Tom Bailey from Maine for $11,200.

Lot 36 Four Winds Valiant Serena. Intermediate Champion Madison 2010, 1st Senior 3-year-old Madison 2010 and All-American Senior 3-year-old 2010. Due in October to Four Winds Magicman-ET. Scott Weisenel from Wisconsin purchased her for $6,300.

Lot 37 daughter of Lot 36. 1st Spring Calf Wisconsin State Show and State Fair 2010. Potential class winner at a national show. Four Winds MM St Patty was bought by Leroy Kipp of Wisconsin for $6,500.

Lot 38 Four Winds Hillpoint D Silly-ET. Daughter of Four Winds Perfect Serena. Selling Open. She was sold to Andrew Fritsche from Minnesota for $2,500.

Lot 39 Four Winds Shady View MM Sherry. Sold for $3,300 to Florence Schmitt from Wisconsin.

Lot 51 Four Winds Hillpoint D Bella-ET. A daughter of Four Winds Ace Betty-ET. 1st Summer Yearling Wisconsin State Show 2010, 1st Summer Yearling Wisconsin State Fair 2010, 6th Summer Yearling Madison 2010. Due in July to Four Winds Magicman-ET. Erdman, Meyer & Friendship of Illinois bought her for $7,000.

Lot 63 Four Winds Deeman Bucky-ET being led by granddaughter Lauren McDonald. Born on March 11, 2011. Full brother to Lot 5. Purchased by Marlane Williams of Missouri.

Lot 52 Daughter of Four Winds Ace Betty- ET. Selling open. David Henisee from Pensylvania purchased her for $8,000.

Lot 53 Four Winds Aaron Baily, daughter of Four Winds Silver Blessing. Selling open. Purchased by Aaron Gable of Pennsylvania for $3,500.

Lot 54 Dam of Lot 53. Due in July to Haven Tiller Nick-ET. Entered in the National Guernsey Futurity. Four Winds Silver Blessing was bought for $3,800 by Neil, Gale, and Myron Jackson of Michigan.

Lot 35 Four Winds Mentor Hope, daughter of Four Winds Showtime Harmony-ET. Selling open. Sold for $5,000 to Bob Illing.

Lot 34 Dam of Lot 35. Bred on February 24, 2011 to Mar Ral Royal Mentor. Purchased for $3,300 by Lindsey Dorn and Troy Nevil of Wisconsin.

Lot 33 Four Winds Showtime Hailey. Nominated All-American Junior 2-year-old 2010, Nominated All-American Spring Yearling 2009, 3rd Junior 2-year-old 2010. Bred February 24, 2011 Mar Ral Royal Mentor. Caleb Nieley, Lynn Tormoehlen, Ellis L. Croshaw, from Kentucky purchased this cow for $4,600.

Lot 13Four Winds Tiller Debutante-ET. Daughter of Four Winds MM Dee Dee-ET. 8th Senior 2-year-old Madison 2010. Due in Septermber to Sniders Option Aaron-ET. Entered in the 2011 WDE Futurity and National Guernsey Futurity. Sold to Wesley Aiken of Pennsylvania for $4,800.

Lot 12 Daugther of Lot 13. Selling Open. Four Winds Grumpy Debra was purchased by Daniel Basse of Illinois for $10,000.

Lot 14 Four Winds Aaron Debbie. Daugther of Lot 13. HM All-American Fall Calf 2010, 3rd Fall Calf Madison 2010, 5th Fall Calf Louisville 2010, Reserve Junior Champion Wisconsin State Fair 2010. Due in September to Lang Haven Decision Natural. Sold for $6,200 to Krista Richardson of Ohio.

Lot 25 Four Winds Hillpoint Delight-ET. Daugther of Four Winds Dee Sharp Design-ET. Numerous honors. Due in August to Four Winds Magicman-ET. Leroy Kipp of Wisconsin bought her for $8,000.

Lot 27 Four Winds Skipper Delighted, daughter of Four Winds Hillpoint T Delight-ET. Selling Open. Purchased for $4,600 by Scott Weisensel.

Lot 26 Daughter of Four Winds Hillpoint T Delight-ET. Bred. Four Winds Hillpoint Delightful-ET was sold to Dr. John Mozier of Kansas for $5,400.

Lot 48 Omalley Hillpoint Skip Classy-ET. Daughter of Lone Acres Tiller Charity. Numerous Honors. Due in October to Idle Gold E Challenge-ET. Purchased for $4,600 by Kent D. Fleming of Michigan.

Lot 49 daughter of Lot 48. Due in April to Sniders Tiller Altanic. Sold for $3,100.

Lot 47 Omalley Hillpoint S Charisma-ET. 5th Winter Calf Madison 2010, 3rd Winter Calf Wisconsin State Show 2010. Selling Open. Sold for $3,900 to Melinda Rushing.

Lot 50 Four Winds Challenge Coco, daughter of Omalley Hillpoint Lux Cola-ET. Due in June to Coulee Crest R O Silverado-ET. Purchased by Bruce Kipp and Scott Davel of Wisconsin for $2,600.

Lot 10 daughter of Four Winds Nick Donell. Selling open. Four Winds Grumpy Dolly was sold to Conner Parker of Iowa for $5,500.

Lot 42 Four Winds Amazing Grace, a middle of the pack outstanding show heifer. Daughter of Four Winds Deemand Grace. Purchased by P. Morey Miller of Connecticut for $7,000.

Lot 43 A daughter of Four Winds Deemand Grace. Selling open. Sold to Kent and Lisa Erickson of Washington for $5,500.

Lot 41 Dam of Lots 42 and 43. Daughter of Faria Farms Regis Gillian-ET. Evan Dorn from Wisconsin purchased this cow for $3,800.

Lot 40 Dam of Lot 41. Daughter of Land of Living P Gratitude-ET. Sold for $2,700 to Michael P. Hendrickx of Minnesota.

Lot 16 Four Winds MM Devine-ET . Daughter of Westlynn Tom Dee-CL 3. Nominated All-American Fall Yearling 2010, Junior Champion Wisconsin State Show 2010, 2nd Fall Yearling Louisville 2010, and 5th Fall Yearling Madison 2010. Purchased for $3,500 by Jacob Worden of Iowa.

Lot 17 Four Winds MM Difinity. Daughter of Westlynn Tom Dee-CL3. Due in July to Coulee Crest R O Silverado-ET. Bought by Tom McCarly of Pennsylvania for $3,300.

Lot 18 Daughter of Lot 17. Selling open. Shannon Smith and Brian Schnebly of Washington purchased Four Winds Difinity Olay for $2,600.

Lot 20 Four Winds Hillpoint Pie Daisy-ET. Daughter of Westlynn Tom Dee CL-3. Due in April to Land of Living RO Levi-ET. Sold for $3,000 to Neil, Gale and Myron Jackson from Michigan.

Lot 19 Four Winds Enhancer Delana-ET. Daughter of Westlynn Tom Dee CL-3. Due in May to Coulee Crest R O Silverado-ET. Purchased by Russell and Robin Aklen of Ohio for $3,900.

Lot 45 Four Winds MM Aften. Due in November to Four Winds Showtime-ET. Purchased by Joshua Lange of Wisconsin for $2,400.

Lot 46 Hillpoint Tiller Ava-ET. Daughter of Bulins Hillpoint F Apricot-ET. Bred. Sold to Michael Hendrickx of Minnesota for $2,800.

Lot 6 Four Winds MM Dreamer. Nominated All-American Summer Yearling 2006, 1st Junior 3-year-old Wisconsin State Show 2008. Due in August to Lang Haven Decision Natural. Purchased by Daniel St. Pierre of Maine for $8,300.

Lot 7 Four Winds Levi Dreama,a daughter of Lot 6. Sabrina Dixon from Pennsylvania bought her for $4,500.

Lot 15 daughter of Four Winds Tiller Desire. Selling open. Sold for $2,600 to Kent Fleming of Michigan.

Lot 8 Four Winds Valiant Danielle. Selling Fresh and Open. Sold to Wesley Clark from Wisconsin for $2,900.

Lot 23 Four Winds Regis Disco. Daughter of Four Winds F O A Dirty Dancing. 5th Senior 2-year-old Madison 2009. Sold to the BERR Gang of Wisconsin for $5,600.

Lot 24 daughter of Four Winds F O A Dirty Dancing. Due in June to Grumpy. Brooke Vander Veen purchased Four Winds Dancing Doll for $4,600.

Lot 60 Four Winds Regis Jolly. Due in May to Indian Acres American Pie. Purchased by Michael Hendrickx from Minnesota for $2,700.

Lot 61 Four Winds Dynamic Jubilee. Selling Open. Sold for $3,400 to Lane Ayars of Ohio.

Lot 59 GT-Four Winds Skipper Sunshine. Daughter of RF-Four Winds Showtime Sunrise. Selling Open. Purchased by Cara Trotter of Pennsylvania for $2,600.

Lot 57 Stockwell Farm Skipper Wren. Daughter of Maple Bud Jackson Winnie. Due in July to Aldens Valley Royal-ET. Bought for $3,400 by Shannon Smith of Washington.

Lot 56 Four Winds Dynamic Swallow-TW. Daughter of Lot 57. Selling Open. Steve Thomas of Wisconsin purchased her for $2,700.

Lot 44 Misty Meadows Hillpoint Ice Cream-ET. 3rd Winter Calf Wisconsin State Show 2008 and 6th Winter Calf Madison 2008. Entered in the 2011 WDE Futurity and National Guernsey Futurity. Ultrasound Grumpy heifer calf. Sold to Jaclyn Peterson from Wisconsin for $4,500.

Lot 62 Four Winds Grumpy Oreo. Born on March 8, 2011. Grumpy heifer from Lot 44. Purchased for $2,100 by Krista Richardson.

Lot 55 Four Winds Dynamic Robin-TW. Sold to Josh Bredlau of Wisconsin for $2,800.

Lot 58 Four Winds Mona Lisa. Daughter of Brown Eden Mozier T Rosa Lisa-ET. Selling Open. Bought by Ryan Bass from Wisconsin for $2,500.

Lot 22 daughter of Westlynn Tom Dee CL-3. Four Winds Skipper Delany-ET was bought for $2,300.

Lot 21 Four Winds Hillpoint Diva-ET, a daughter of Westlynn Tom Dee CL-3. Sold for $2,000.

Lot 9 Four Winds Turley Dandy, a daughter of Four Winds Banger Dandy. Bred February 14, 2011 to Lang Haven Decision Natural. Purchased for $2,800.

Sortable results can be found at http://www.dairycowdaily.com/Four-Winds-Complete-Dispersal-Results.html

After the final animal was sold and the auction concluded, the final sale average was recorded as $5,068 on 59 females.

The close of the auction does not end the Vilter legacy but rather spreads it around the country. Today, many walked away with an elite Guernsey in hopes to replicate the success the Vilters have had through out the years.

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