2012 four states ag expo
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Beef showmanship an ag tradition By Brandon Mathis
“It’s a learning opportunity for kids to practice showmanship. We encourage beginners to come and show. They can see what to practice on by watching others.”
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n all-youth beef show will take place on Sunday, March 18 at the Four States Ag Expo. Youngsters 18 and under will have the opportunity to show their steers, bulls and heifers, competing by experience for cash prizes. Phyllis Snyder has worked as a 4-H beef leader for 15 years, and says the show is a great event for preparing young people in beef showmanship. “It’s a learning opportunity for kids to practice showmanship. We encourage beginners to come and show. They can see what to practice on by watching others, ” she said. Snyder said kids have come from nearby La Plata County and as far away as Grand Junction and New Mexico to show their animals. Phyliss Snyder There is no pre-registration required but kids must own 4-H beef leader the animals to show them. Competition is divided into classes and based on experience. There will be three categories of show: beef showmanship, at 11:30 a.m., prospect steer at 12:30 p.m. and breeding beef at 1:30 p.m. “We like to show beef and just want to run a smooth show There will be cash prizes donated by local businesses for intermediate, junior and senior showmanship, champion for the kids and the animals,” she said. Check in for the show is 9 to 10:30 a.m. steer, reserve champion steer, and breeding beef, both bull and heifer. Champions will get belt buckles as well. For more information contact Phyllis Snyder at 946-6514, Snyder said that she started showing beef with her own kids and she enjoys running the show. or pksws@hotmail.com.
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