Tradition is an important part of the National Western Stock Show, and this year marked the 85th year for one of its longest-standing, educational traditions – the Catch-A-Calf Program. Shane Dawson participated in the 2020 Catch-A-Calf (CAC) Contest, and after nine months of feeding, caring and preparing for the Contest, she and her calf reached their […]
Category: Lifestyle
Jackpot Shows: 4 Reasons they’re MORE than a Weekend Trip
Competitive nature and livestock enthusiast are two terms that go hand in hand. During the winter and early spring, this is on full display as livestock exhibitors travel up and down the state and across the country to attend jackpot shows. For consecutive weekends, livestock families pull to shows, spend their time bundled in layers, […]
Letter of Thanks to the Livestock Industry
Our fast-paced society often doesn’t leave extra time for reflection on the little things in life that bring us the most joy and happiness. As agriculturists and livestock raisers, we know this all too well. Amongst farming, feeding and caring for livestock, daily chores, traveling to shows and our daily lives, it seems there isn’t […]
Sure Champ 2019 Stock Show Christmas Wish List
Most retail shops you step into have a “countdown to Christmas” sign posted right inside their doorway. This year I even received a catalog from Amazon, which takes “online” shopping back one step, but makes it fun to reminisce about my own childhood, looking through the catalogs and making a list. Regardless of where you […]
Arkansas Exhibitor Thankful for Boosting Friendships Through Livestock Industry
Showing livestock is something Whitney Walker takes personally. She makes it her personal responsibility to be the best exhibitor she can be while in the ring, and her personal mission to meet new people, forge friendships and help those who seek her advice. The college freshman was born into the cattle business and grew up […]
How Youth Programs Influenced One Exhibitor’s Life
Animal husbandry. Leadership. Public speaking. Compassion. Although these words might seem like a mismatched list at first glance, they are just a few of the traits that one young lady can attribute to her involvement in youth programs like 4-H and FFA. Catherine Stangl, Kingfisher, Okla., has been showing hogs competitively since she was just […]