In this last blog of the cattle selection series, I wanted to look at the two biggest components of market cattle. Having these two things are critical to win at your next show. So understanding them will help you to pick a calf that fits the judges and is popular whenever you are showing. Lets […]
Lets dive into three components of selecting a show calf that will help you win at your next show. Three characteristics that you want to understand are depth of body, frame size, and length of body. In general, all three of these come and go with the style of the day. So understanding them will […]
When evaluating a show calf, a key feature to evaluate is the front end. In showmanship this can be particularly important to consider. But how exactly do you tell if a calf has a good front? Let’s break it down. Up fronted Cattle that are clean and tall fronted are the eye-catchers of the show […]
When evaluating a show calf, one of the most important features to consider is the topline. This is the easiest part of the animal to assess, and it’s something every cattle exhibitor should learn to recognize early on. But how exactly do you evaluate the topline? Let’s break it down. What is the Topline? The […]
Show cattle selection is a very difficult skill to master. Showmen are notorious for selecting the less desirable calf in a pen of two. It takes a lot of exposure to cattle to be able to identify a great animal in a group of average club calves. One thing kids do is pick a heavy […]
Sheep, goat, cattle, and swine showmanship aren’t about getting good and staying there. Showmanship is about getting good enough to win and still continuing to improve. To win you have to improve every year. This means working hard with your animals and collecting new information. It also takes being humble enough to listen to someone […]
Sheep, goat, cattle, and swine showmanship aren’t about getting good and staying there. Showmanship is about getting good enough to win and still continuing to improve. To win you have to improve every year. This means working hard with your animals and collecting new information. It also takes being humble enough to listen to someone […]
Today we are taking a look at the show cattle world. Show cattle are one of the harder animals to master simply due to their size. My favorite reminder is to master those basic showmanship steps and to train hard at home. #1 Come in with and maintain good eye contact. You must enter the […]
Are you unsure of how to begin tying your club calf?
Training a show calf begins with the very simple step of tying your calf. It is key to get your calf used to you and to standing still. Just for this video, we will assume the calf has already been halter trained.
In this video, you will learn what equipment you need, the many benefits to tying your calf, and how to do it well!
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