showing goats

Showing Goats is a Fun, Competitive Youth Project

Heart pounding. Adrenaline rushing. The uncertainty of what a new judge will look for when you lead your show goat into the ring. You go through the motions; set the feet and your wether braces perfectly.   The judge is placing the class from the bottom. You are still on the hunt. You made the top […]

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healthy pig

How to Ensure a Healthy Pig by Summer Shows 

Healthy Pig Springtime across much of the U.S. is exciting for show pig exhibitors. It marks the pursuit of the next great one. You’ll be visiting breeders, staying up late to see if you “win the bid” during online sales and loading the popper with your new show pig prospect. Spring also brings trials – […]

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Give your Show Livestock an Added Boost

Showing livestock is thrilling yet challenging. It’s a game of high rewards and even higher risks. Exhibitors and their families put in countless hours feeding, exercising, rinsing, working hair and skin, often sacrificing their own meal times and routines to ensure their livestock are dialed in for the next show or event. One thing livestock […]

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Five Tips to Beat the Heat this Summer

The days are getting longer, and the sun is finally showing up, meaning temperatures are slowly rising. Youth are counting down the days until school’s out, and that can only mean one thing – summer show season will soon be here!   Summer shows give the exhibitor the opportunity to showcase all their efforts, but that […]

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Junior Spotlight: Dallas Richey and Macy Jacobson

We got lucky with a pair of 13 years old for this month’s Junior Spotlight! Dallas Richey from La Porte, Indiana and Macy Jacobson from Osceola, Iowa were both involved in the livestock industry at a young age. We are honored to have them featured as this month’s Junior Spotlight!  Miss Dallas has been showing […]

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What Would You Take to a Jackpot Show?

Depending on your location or what species you show, jackpot season is here or rapidly approaching. Jackpot shows are a great way to give your animals a warmup – get them out on the show road and give them the experience of getting out of your home barn, into the show ring and before a […]

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