Turning show pigs is something you can start very early with your show pigs. You can begin turning as soon as your pig is comfortable with you and your whip. You don’t even need to take them out of their pen yet, just start the basics and build on them. #1 Make precise taps, right […]
Here are five basics to keeping your lamb stuck. ‘Set’ and ‘stuck’ are often used interchangeably or even the word ‘braced’. Often the best thing you can do is focus on the fundamentals. You need to do the basics better than anyone else in order to be noticed. #1: Check often that your lamb’s feet […]
Are you looking for solid advice to get the perfect brace from your lamb? In that case, my video today is exactly what you are looking for!
Today, I am talking about bracing your show lambs. I cover four key factors to getting a good brace. I don’t hide any of the secrets I learned showing livestock!
The first factor is trust. That one might sound odd, but its a big part of having a good calm lamb come show day. The second is that bracing has to be the lamb’s idea. Finally, third is head control, and fourth is leg placement.
Dive in, watch my brief video, and come back for more great tips soon!
Are you struggling to get your goat to walk on a collar? Does your goat fight you anytime you try walking him around? If so, I can help.
Today I will break down collar training to show you step by step how to go from halter to collar and then into the show ring.
Collar training is key to getting a good walk on show day. In order to succeed on show day, your goat must walk well!
Are you struggling to get your lamb to calm down on a halter? Does your lamb panic anytime you try tying him to the fence?
If so, I can help. Today I will break down halter training to show you step by step how to halter, tie, and train your club lamb.
Halter training is such an important first step when you get your lamb home. In order to succeed at every part of training, first you want to do this step well!
Are you struggling to get your goat to calm down on a halter? Does your goat panic anytime you try tying him to the fence?
If so, I can help. Today I will break down halter training to show you step by step how to halter, tie, and train your goat.
Halter training is such an important first step when you get your goat home. In order to succeed at every part of training, first you want to do this step well!
Does your new show pig never calm down enough for you to catch up to him?
If so, you probably skipped a step or two. The first week you need to spend as much time with your pigs as possible. However, you must realize that you can’t move on to each new step until your pig is ready for it.
Today you will learn the importance of each step the first several weeks and how to do them right.
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!
Have you ever struggled with catching your show sheep?
You might be surprised at how stress free, for both you and your lamb, catching can be. Catching your lamb should get easier as you train, but this video will help you do it well from the very beginning.
In this video, you can learn two great options for safely catching your lamb. Watch the video to see exactly how top showmen catch their lambs!
Do you raise your own lambs, but have no idea how early to start your training?
Training with newborn lambs can be started as soon as a week or so after they are born. You can jump start your training program by getting lambs used to being around you from day one.
Training is all about keeping them calm and getting them comfortable with you at this stage. Watch the video to see exactly how to work with your young lambs!
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