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» Preparing livestock

for the show ring

involves a lot of work

Continued from Page 26
As sociable an experience as it is, youths taking part in
the cattle show have a great deal of work to do in getting
their livestock in as visually appealing shape as possible.
Ty said he usually starts his preparation by washing their
coats. Once they’re as clean as possible, he gets to work
brushing them so that it all goes in the best direction as
possible, which is accompanied by clipping and other ac- Chance to showcase breeding programs
tivity to make them appealing as possible to the judges.
The moment they face the judges is when all of their The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair’s the opportunity to sell a finished mar-
hard work comes to its pinnacle, and it’s one that is not cattle show offers an opportunity to ket steer; this is a learning experience
soon forgotten. future industry leaders to showcase that offers them a chance to take a calf
Carolyn said she still remembers when she was nine their own breeding programs. from weaning through to market
years old and her first heifer was named a champion and Don’t miss Kirk Stierwalt’s fitting weight and sell through a very strong
she got to parade her around the ring. and clipping demo on the Ag Action sale.
“It was a pretty big deal,” she said, adding that she was stage on Tuesday, March 27, and Even though most 4-H achieve-
so nervous she doesn’t even think she looked up at the au- Wednesday, March 28, at 1 p.m. ment days are months away, prospect
dience. There is a variety of classes at the steer classes are a chance to bring the
The sense of excitement has now been shifted to her fair, from prospect 4-H steers to fin- calves to town and get them through
children, whom she said are carrying on the family’s legacy. ished market steers and classes of the show ring making the actual
» tclarke@brandonsun.com breeding females. achievement day preparation much
» Twitter: @TylerClarkeMB Many exhibitors take advantage of easier come spring time.

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