Showing goats is a fun youth livestock project. However, it takes a certain amount of time and resources to make the project successful. Like any livestock species, goats require more than just a feed bucket and some T.L.C. to find their way to the backdrop. Certain show goat supplies are necessary just for the barn, […]
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Major Stock Shows in Texas Showcase Livestock, Youth
For livestock exhibitors in Texas, there’s nothing quite like the major stock shows in Texas. From January through March, it is Texas majors season, and that means one thing – the competition heats up, and five of the biggest livestock shows take place. Rich in history and offering opportunities for the youth, young people in […]
Texas Major Livestock Shows: Storied in History, Creating Opportunities for Future
“Everything is bigger in Texas,” and that includes livestock shows. There’s no better time for youth involved in livestock projects than January through March when Texas major livestock show season takes place. Rich in history and offering opportunities for the youth, young people in the Lonestar State have the opportunity to shine in the show […]
Sure Champ® Offers Livestock Showmanship Tips for Success
Every once in a while, there is a bond that is so strong that it can only exist between exhibitor and animal. But that bond takes time together, hours of practice and patience. Once that bond is created, the duo can be a force to be reckoned with in a livestock showmanship competition. Livestock showmanship […]
Setting Goals, Working Hard Are Integral Parts of Livestock Showing
For many, livestock showing is a way of life. For others, it is a hobby. For some, showing livestock is like a sport—a competition that they can’t get out of their blood. No matter why you decide to make livestock showing a part of your lifestyle, there is one thing you should consider. You will […]
How to Exercise a Show Goat
There’s no doubt that showing goats is a fun project. However, if you are going to excel with a market goat, you are going to need to know how to exercise a show goat. If you don’t, you may struggle to help your goat reach its maximum potential. Good nutrition, thorough hydration, and plenty of […]