This month we’re shining our spotlight on two exhibitors who excelled at their respective state fairs showing smaller species. Those athletes are, of course, Hunter Shike and Chaynee Tennant! These athletes excel both in their respective sports and in the show ring. Hunter Shike, Sadorus, Illinois, showed the Grand Champion Market Barrow at the Illinois […]
Tag: Show Lambs
Junior Spotlight: Rylee Short & Jaci Falkenstien
February is the month of love, and we LOVE these two showmen! Rylee Short from Masonville, Iowa and Jaci Falkenstien from Barlett, Kansas are our Sure Champ Junior Spotlight for the month of February! Rylee is no stranger to the show ring. With her parent’s extensive background in the Maine-Anjou, Chianina and Shorthorn breeds, it […]
Five Jackpot Show Essentials to Keep Livestock on Feed and Water
Winter and spring are exciting times of the year for livestock exhibitors across the country. It’s time to break out the new show prospects and hit the road to jackpot shows. Don’t let those hours of hard work and days of preparation at home all be for nothing. The combination of hauling, changes in environment […]
Mark That Card – Ewe Lambs
Placing: 3-4-1-2Cuts: 4-2-3 I like the ewe lambs 3412. There’s an awfully good one to win in 3, and I think it all starts with her skeletal build. She’s so stout structured and correct on her feet and legs, her spine is perfectly level, and she puts together all of the fundamentals of a good […]
Considerations for Summer Hauling
Young livestock exhibitors spend countless hours, days and weeks getting their livestock “dialed in” for summer shows. This year, due to COVID-19, they’ve had a little extra time to work with their animals since numerous late spring shows have been cancelled. As some states begin to open up, while others remain closed, exhibitors are hauling […]
Making the Transition from Spring to Summer with your Show Livestock
Throughout the country, hints of spring are everywhere. And while many spring shows have been canceled or postponed through March and April, your show livestock projects are likely still a priority as you prepare for the potential of summer shows. Use this extra time of social distancing to work with your animals and practice your showmanship skills. Since the jackpot […]