25/07/2026
The winter air had a bite to it, but the atmosphere on the Hobson farm told a different story. Cameras rolling, cattle moving through the pens, conversations around genetics and breeding, and another chapter being written for one of South Africa's most respected Santa Gertrudis operations.
This week I had the privilege of spending the day with Howard Hobson, capturing content for the upcoming **16th X-Clusive Santa Gertrudis Auction**.
This year's sale carries even greater significance. It marks the **first-ever online Santa Gertrudis auction in South Africa**, a milestone not only for the Hobson family but for the entire Santa Gertrudis breed in the country.
Joining forces for this historic event are:
โข Santa Pine
โข Pinnacle Santa's
โข Sanbach Santa's
On **27 August**, buyers will have the opportunity to bid on **26 quality bulls** and **25 in-calf commercial females**, representing decades of breeding, careful selection and a commitment to producing functional, profitable cattle.
If you'd like to view the bulls before the auction, you're welcome to get in touch directly with **Howard Hobson**.
It was an incredible day behind the lens, and I can't wait to share more from this shoot in the weeks leading up to the sale.
History isn't always loud. Sometimes it begins on a cold winter morning, with good cattle, good people, and a vision for the future.