Showing livestock is about more than taking home banners and ribbons. That’s what everyone says. Besides the lessons of daily responsibility, winning and losing with grace and feeding and caring for animals, there is also a lot to be learned in how to be thankful. Livestock shows don’t happen without great leaders, even better volunteers […]
How to Guide on Fundraising for Your Cause
Diana Craft says when it comes to fundraising she may run out of money, but she will never run out of passion. This Bulverde, Texas, native is passionate about kids who show livestock because she appreciates the caliber of young people who lead animals into the ring. She believes so much in youth livestock shows […]
Mark that Card: Market Hogs
Placing: 4-2-1-3 with cuts of 3-4-2 I’ll sort the market hogs 4-2-1-3 and in a challenging class, I’m still the most comfortable starting the 4 barrows extra width and product. The stout structured, heavy weight, blue barrow is the most opened up in his skeleton, he’s the boldest in his rib and this allows him […]
2016 Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Drive Videos
Congrats to all exhibitors on another incredible Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). Sure Champ is a proud supporter of OYE, the largest youth livestock show in the world. We continue to be impressed by the youth and livestock in Oklahoma. Be sure to watch out each of the Grand Drive videos below, and check out the candid […]
#LivestockLuck…Superstitions for Success
It is not every week that you have the luck of the Irish on your side! We asked our followers and customers to share some of their stock show superstitions that help give them that littler extra luck all year long, and here is what you said: Karson Osborn, Oklahoma @pig_showin_karson has a go-to lucky […]
Showbox Secrets for Success :: Lexi Delaney
There are certain things Lexi Delaney can’t leave home without. When this Iowa swine exhibitor leaves for a show it’s safe to say her showbox is properly packed. And the items inside are of great value. Delaney began showing pigs when she was 7-years-old. Her older brother already showed, so she jumped right in at […]