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ing cattle more seriously,” Wolles said. “I dove in head-fi rst and loved every second of it.”

Cody took the time to help Wolles really learn the ins and outs of fi tting and showing cattle, and she was a hard worker when it came to the day-to-day tasks that come with ranching. Just like

Lindsey Wolles at the South Dakota Excellence Sale last year. She has become an important part of the Stenberg operation. Dave Stenberg and his wife Audrey passed the management baton to grandson Cody Williams three years ago.

Dave noticed about Cody when he fi rst came back, it was obvious that Wolles has a real knack for the industry as well, and has become an important piece of the Stenberg operation.

“She’s not just handy in terms of working hard, she can clip and show them with the best of ‘em,” Cody said. “She knows the cowherd and is vital to what we do.”

“He’s really particular about how he likes things done,” Lindsey recalled about learning how to professionally fi t cattle for shows and sales. “That’s what makes him so good.”

Now, Wolles gets to be part of the Stenberg tradition; Cody has really committed to helping kids and families who purchase Stenberg show cattle to be as successful as possible. Unlike some outfi ts who sell their show cattle, take their check, and say “scoot,” Cody really works to support his customers.

“His work isn’t done after the cattle are sold,” Lindsey explained. “He is so willing to help and advise them.”

Cody is actively involved in providing feeding, preparation, and show-day guidance in a very hands-on manner.

“We are teaching some younger girls how to fi t cattle,” Lindsey said. “I was one of those kids that needed that type of help growing up.”

Most importantly, though, Cody has worked to build a show family with his customers and instill lifelong skills and values in the kids.

“With showing and helping these kids along the way, we strive to make sure they all develop a strong team mentality,” Cody explained. “When one of us wins, we all look good. When someone needs help, we all pitch in.”

At the end of the day for the Stenbergs, the quality of their cattle is apparent and of the highest priority to them. But, when looking at their family, a term which has begun to expand past just blood relation, there’s a history of bonding, of growth, and of life lessons tied up in those cattle; that seems to matter even more.

“We want every one of our kids to win and have their day, but we also feel it’s vital that they learn to work as a team,” Cody said. “To get through this life, it’s a whole lot easier to do it with a great support system and people you can rely on.”

Wolles is a perfect example of what the Stenberg name stands for: allowing younger generations in, teaching them, and letting them shine with the cattle as their artform, their way of life. “I have been really blessed to have them as mentors,” Wolles stated reverently. “I wouldn’t be where I am without them.”

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