Five-Minute Drills for Every Species
A lot of families overcomplicate showmanship practice. They think it has to take hours every night in the barn. The […]
Category: Cattle
What Showmanship Principles Never Change
Every species has its quirks. Sheep brace. Market goats brace too — though they wear a collar or a halter. […]
Habits Win Shows
When you walk into the ring, what the judge really sees isn’t just your animal — it’s your habits. Building […]
From Wild to Willing: Beginnings of Training Livestock
If you’ve ever walked into the pen with a brand-new project animal, you know the look — wide eyes, nervous […]
Should Livestock Showmen Desire Criticism?
Here’s a secret most people miss: the very best showmen aren’t afraid of criticism — they actually seek it out. […]
Just 5 Minutes Can Change Your Show Career
Most kids think winning showmanship requires endless hours in the barn. Here’s the secret: it doesn’t. The truth is, five […]
The Three Pillars of Showmanship Success: Training, Knowledge, and Practice
Every champion you see in the show ring, no matter the species, is standing on the same three pillars: training, knowledge, and practice. Miss even one of these, and it shows. Get all three right, and you’ll be hard to beat.
Foundations of Cattle Ring Awareness
In this blog on ring awareness, I wanted to look at the first components of transitions and moving in the […]
Cattle Selection Series: Width and Muscle
In this last blog of the cattle selection series, I wanted to look at the two biggest components of market […]
Cattle Selection Series: On Body Types
Lets dive into three components of selecting a show calf that will help you win at your next show. Three […]