Brahman Sires
Mr. V8 891/8
“Pathfinder”
2023 Bull of the Year
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
DOB: January 22, 2020
ABBA: 1015421
BW: 77 Pounds
Mature Weight: 2350 Pounds
From the V8 Ranch Cow Family: Outcross
The best son of +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan,” Pathfinder carried the weight of greatness — and exceeded it. In 2023, he was honored with two of the highest titles a Brahman bull can receive: ABBA Premier Show Bull of the Year and V8 Bull of the Year, celebrated with all the pomp and circumstance those titles deserve. A commemorative film was released alongside the latter’s announcement — footage that, with his untimely passing, has become even more meaningful. Rare footage of a now-gone icon.
Over his two-year show career, Pathfinder earned 9 Grand Champion titles, 4 Reserve Grands, and stood as Reserve Supreme American Bull at the Cattlemen’s Congress. He also helped his dam, +Miss V8 879/6, earn National Champion ET Produce of Dam alongside his full brother.
While +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan” is regarded by many as the most influential Brahman bull ever produced at V8, Pathfinder did the unthinkable — he outbred his sire. His calves have averaged $40,853 — more than double Sloan’s — with ideal sheath design, offering refinement in areas where even Sloan had room to improve. Had his semen supply been unlimited, Pathfinder would have taken the reins as V8’s lead herd sire.
What sets Pathfinder apart, beyond performance, is his rare and royal pedigree. Sired by Sloan and out of +Miss V8 879/6, a +Woodman granddaughter, Pathfinder’s bloodlines are steeped in the finest of both V8 and J.D. Hudgins history. His pedigree is a carefully curated tapestry of Brahman legends — a genetic combination that could only exist here at V8 Ranch. There is nowhere else in the world this breeding could have happened.
But the story changed too soon. His semen was offered for only four months. On the day he passed, it was removed from the market — permanently. Just 506 straws were ever collected. No more will ever be made. Today, his usage is only here at V8 and only on our most elite females — strictly through IVF — to make the absolute most of the liquid gold that is Pathfinder semen.
Pathfinder is one of the all-time greats at V8 — and, because of his untimely passing, one of the greatest “what-ifs” to ever walk our pastures. His progeny, when offered, are among the rarest sold. More have been kept than sold, held close to protect the legacy we lost too soon.
The Supreme Duo
The V8 crew, along with Miss V8 279/9, the Supreme Champion American Female, and Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder,” the Reserve Supreme Champion American Bull.
A Historic First
For the first time ever, one ranch claimed both the Show Heifer of the Year and Bull of the Year titles in the ABBA Show Animals of the Year — V8 Ranch’s Miss V8 279/9 and Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder.”
Celebrating a Champion
V8 Ranch receives the award for Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder” — ABBA Show Bull of the Year.
notable Ancestors
As A Show Bull
2023 Jambalaya Classic Grand Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2023 Miami International Brahman show Grand Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2023 South Texas State Fair Grand Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2023 Cattleman’s Congress Reserve Supreme American Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2023 East Texas State Fair Grand Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2022 jambalaya Classic Grand champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2022 Miami International Grand Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2022 Washington co. Fair Reserve Grand Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2023 Heart of Texas Brahman Show reserve Grand champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2023 BlueBonnet kickoff Reserve grand Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2021 Washington County Fair Junior Champion Grey Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2021 Louisiana State Fair Junior Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2021 South Texas State Fair Reserve Calf Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2022 Cattleman’s Congress Reserve Junior Champion bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2022 South Texas State Fair Reserve Junior Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
2023 ABBA Winter Classic Reserve Senior Champion Bull
Mr. V8 891/8
Sire: +Mr. V8 146/8 “Sloan”
Dam: +Miss V8 879/6
As Part of A Group
notable Progeny
Miss V8 752/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8
Dam: +Miss V8 286/8
Sold for $46,750 in Made for Magic VII to Richie Rivers
Miss V8 799/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8
Dam: +Miss V8 507/7
Sold for $125,250 in Made for Magic VIII to Brant Barnes of 76 Ranch in Timpson, Texas
Progeny Success
2024 World Brahman Congress Class Winner
Miss V8 773/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 806/8
Owned by: Quinn Padgett
2024 EBBA Christmas Classic Reserve Grand Champion
Miss V8 773/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 806/8
Owned by: Quinn Padgett
2024 AJBA All American Junior Champion Female
Miss V8 773/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 806/8
Owned by: Quinn Padgett
2025 South Texas State Fair – Reserve Grand Champion
Miss V8 773/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 806/8
Owned by: Quinn Padgett
2025 Heart of Texas Brahman Association Show Reserve Senior Champion Female
Miss V8 773/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 806/8
Owned by: Quinn Padgett
2025 South Texas State Fair Junior Yearling Champion Bull
Mr. V8 526/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: +Miss V8 507/7
2025 Jambalaya Classic Reserve Champion Yearling Female
Miss GC 55
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 806/8
Owned by: Quinn Padgett
2025 LJBA State Show Junior Yearling Champion Female
Miss GC 55
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 806/8
Owned by: Quinn Padgett
2025 Red River Alliance Show Reserve Grand Champion Female
Miss GC 55
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 806/8
Owned by: Quinn Padgett
2025 Jambalaya Classic – Reserve Champion Junior
Miss V8 799/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: +Miss V8 507/7
Owned by: Brant Barnes
She sold in Made for Magic VIII!
2024 AJBA All American – Reserve Champion Intermediate Female
Miss V8 799/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: +Miss V8 507/7
Owned by: Brant Barnes
She sold in Made for Magic VIII!
2025 Jambalaya Classic Junior Show – Champion Senior Female
Miss V8 799/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: +Miss V8 507/7
Owned by: Brant Barnes
She sold in Made for Magic VIII!
2025 Red River Alliance Brahman Show – Reserve Junior Champion
Miss V8 799/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: +Miss V8 507/7
Owned by: Brant Barnes
She sold in Made for Magic VIII!
2023 National Brahman Show – Reserve Calf Champion
Miss V8 799/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: +Miss V8 507/7
Owned by: Brant Barnes
She sold in Made for Magic VIII!
2024 HLSR Reseve Junior Yearling Champion Heifer
Miss V8 799/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: +Miss V8 507/7
Owned by: Brant Barnes
She sold in Made for Magic VIII!
2025 LJBA State Show – Reserve Champion Yearling Female
Ms. GS 49/1
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss J-PAC 85
Owned By: Sophie Dennison
2025 EBBA Bonanza – Reserve Grand Champion
Miss V8 990/9
Sire: Mr. V8 891/8 “Pathfinder”
Dam: Miss V8 535/8
Owned by: Anna Gutierrez
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