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News 2011 AMERICAN ROYAL JUDGES

The 2011 American Royal Judges have been announced!

By: Paul Andrews, National Western Stock Show, President & CEO

NWSS RELOCATION

The process has begun for potential relocation of the National Western Complex to a proposed site near Tower Road and Pena Blvd, close to Denver International Airport.

This site would provide the ability for the National Western Stock Show in January to treat consumers to an enjoyable experience with close in parking, top quality facilities that include a 10,000 seat Stadium for Rodeo’s and a 3500 seat Horse Show facility. In addition, a Livestock Hall with over 300,000 square feet for the show would be situated in close proximity to the historic Yards where it will be much easier for our exhibitors to load and unload their livestock.

With the business association we will have with the Gaylord Western Themed Hotel next door, the Trade Show will be held in the Gaylord Expo Hall, which will connect to the Stock Show Complex grounds.

Much needs to be completed with the City of Denver in the coming months for this vision to become a reality, but we feel strongly that this new complex will secure the future of the National Western Stock Show and become a “Celebration of our Western Heritage” for the next 100 years. As the planning continues, we will continue to host the National Western Stock Show on our current site and look forward to seeing you January 7, 2012 for opening weekend!

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Open Breeding Cattle: Angus ....................................................Jeff Sargent, Denison, TX Braunvieh ................................................................................TBA Charolais ..............................................Clint Rusk, Brookings, SD Gelbvieh ..................................................................................TBA Hereford ...................................................Jeff Gooden, Iberia, MO Limousin .................................................................................TBA Lowline .................................................Jim Pipkin, Republic, MO Maine-Anjou ........................................Blake Nelson, Warner, OK Miniature Hereford ..............................Clint Rusk, Brookings, SD Salers .......................................................................................TBA Shorthorn ................................Mark McClintock, San Angelo, TX Simmental.......................................Scott Schaake, Manhattan, KS Junior Heifer Shows: Angus ................................................Mark Ebeling, Cleburne, TX AOB/Commercial ............................Robert Alden, Hamilton, MO Charolais ........................................Brent Murphy, Houstonia, MO Hereford ...........................................Robert Alden, Hamilton, MO Limousin ...............................................Jeff Sargent, Denison, TX Maine-Anjou .................................Brent Murphy, Houstonia, MO Shorthorn .......................................Brent Murphy, Houstonia, MO Simmental .........................................Mark Ebeling, Cleburne, TX Supreme .................................................Jim Williams, Boling, TX Junior Market Animals: Goat ...............................................Brian Faris, Westmoreland, KS Lamb ..................................................Kelly Bruns, Brookings, SD Steer.................................................Tyrone Hullinger, Harris, MO Swine ................................................Wayne Huinker, Decorah, IA Showmanship Contests: Goat ...............................................Brian Faris, Westmoreland, KS Lamb........................................................................................TBA Steer.........................................................................................TBA Swine .............................................Everett Forkner, Richards, MO Junior Heifer............................................................................TBA Other: Pedigreed Gilt................................Everett Forkner, Richards, MO Boer Goat Premier Show......................................................TBA Boer Goat Classic Show.......Brian Faris, Westmoreland, KS

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CHILI BOWL COOK-OFF A HUGE SUCCESS

The First Annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off was a huge success!

The contest was held in Kansas City, MO during the 2011 Maine-Anjou, Chianina, and Charolais Junior Nationals!

The event awarded $1,000 to the champion team, Jenna Brower & Paula Elam, OK. See full results on page 145.

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2011 NAILE Judges Announced

The Judges for the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition are: Steer Show :: Blake Bloomberg, Stillwater, OK Wether Show :: Dr. Scott Greiner, Christiansburg, VA Swine Show :: Brian Arnold, Galva, IL To see the full list of judges please visit livestockexpo.org.

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News Now 6 Times Per Year

Due to demand, we are adding a 6th issue this November. The new November/December Year End Edition will replace our November Newsletter. It will be distributed at the NAILE, Badger Kick-Off Classic, as well as the Arizona National! The Advertising Deadline is October 10!

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The Showtimes booth in KC this summer gave away black drawstring bags, caps, towels, candy and free issues during the Maine-Anjou, Chianina, and Charolais Junior Nationals!

ARIZONA NATIONAL AWARDS $20,100 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

The ANLS Scholarship Committee recently awarded $20,100 in scholarships for the fall 2011 semester. The Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship Program began in 1991 by awarding $13,500.00 to eleven students in that year. Over 20 years later the Arizona National Livestock Show has now awarded 630 students totaling over $630,000. The scholarship selection process has gone from annual to semi-annual and currently awards over $30,000 annually. Scholarship recipients will be honored at the 64th Arizona National Livestock Show Dedication December 28, 2011 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.

The fall 2011 Scholarship recipients are: Sarah Edwards of Tonopah, AZ; LaChelle Hunt of Buckeye, AZ; Shelbi Kautz of Kingsburg, CA; Cheyanne Keith of Pomerene, AZ; John C McDonald of Wilcox, AZ; Krista McNaughton of Tucson, AZ; Ben Menges of Safford, AZ; Korinne Leigh Molever of Flagstaff, AZ; Racheal Redman of Waddell, AZ; Cheyenne Robinson of Cottonwood, AZ; Sylvalyn Simpson of Benson, AZ; Hunter Williams of Gilbert, AZ; Lauren Wilson of Safford, AZ; Hannah Woehlecke of Red Rock, AZ; Karl Jacob Woehlecke of Red Rock, AZ; and Jessica Zamudio of Elfrida, AZ. Scholarships are available to students attending an accredited university or college for the current academic year. Other requirements include: High School graduation; completion of at least 12 semester hours before applying; currently taking at least 12 credit hours; a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (A = 4); and 20 THE SHOWTIMES JULY/AUGUST 2011

prior participation in the Arizona National Livestock Show as an exhibitor, volunteer, or employee.

Scholarships are funded through donations to the show with help from the Arizona Horse Lovers Foundation. Application deadlines are October 15 for the spring and March 15 for fall scholarships. Applications are available online at www.anls.org. For more information, visit www.anls.org, or call the Arizona National office at (602) 258-8568.

Scholarships are available to students attending an accredited university or college for the current academic year. Other requirements include: High School graduation; completion of at least 12 semester hours before applying; currently taking at least 12 credit hours; a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (A = 4); and prior participation in the Arizona National Livestock Show as an exhibitor, volunteer, or employee.

Scholarships are funded through donations to the show with support from the Arizona Horse Lovers Foundation. Application deadlines are October 15 for the spring and March 15 for fall scholarships. Applications are available online at www.anls.org.

The Arizona National Livestock Show, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth and educating the public about the importance of agriculture and livestock through the presentation of a premier livestock show. For more information, visit www.anls.org, or call the Arizona National office at (602) 258-8568.

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1. cheSter lee

712-365-4541 • 712-365-4501 712-210-1233 • 712-210-3765 5132 310th St., Battle Creek, IA 51006 From Battle Creek: 4 mi. South on L51; 1/2 mi. West.

From Schleswing: 4 mi. North on Hwy. 59; 8 mi. West; D54, 2 mi. North on L51; 1/2 mi. West.

2. boyle FarMS

Jason & Lana Boyle h: 712-886-5116 • f: 712-886-5083 c: 712-880-0261 • c: 712-882-3018 From Moorhead, 2 mi. South on Hwy. 183, 1/4 mi.

West on Preparation Park Hwy.

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10. otto Show cattle

Eric & Deb Thoreson • o: 712-886-5281 h: 712-886-5470 • c: 712-870-4492 c: 712-870-1335 From Moorhead: 1/2 mi. East on E54; 1/4 mi. South on L16.

h: 712-653-2124 • c: 712-269-3473 h: 712-653-2039 • c: 712-269-6029 h: 712-653-2329 • c: 712-830-1187 3811 S Ave., Mannning, IA 51455 From Vail, 8 mi. South on M55; 3 1/4 mi. East on S. Ave.; From Manning, 3 mi. West on Hwy. 141; 3 mi.

North on M64; 1/4 mi. East on S. Ave.

4. Staley Show cattle

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3. et Quality cattle

Dean & Sharon Staley h: 712-678-3794 c: 712-269-9277 • c: 712-269-7275 2230 160th St., Charter Oak, IA 51439 From Charter Oak, 2 mi. South; 2 mi. East & 1/2 mi.

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5. JepSen Show calveS

c: 712-249-5447 h: 712-658-2370 • o: 712-658-2327 25597 Falcon Ave., Manning, IA 51455 From Halbur, 1 mi. West on E46, 1 1/2 mi. South on Falcon Ave.

12. gruhn Show cattle

Fred & Mary Gruhn • John & Lori Gruhn Fred D. & Fred E. Jepsen • h: 712-678-3576 h: 712-653-3906 • c: 712-790-1826 h: 712-678-3375 • c: 712-369-1870 c: 712-210-4731 c: 712-263-0610 3870 W. Ave., Manning, IA 51455 1815 K. Ave., Charter Oak, IA 51439 From Denison, 8 mi. South on Hwy. 59; 11 mi. East on From Hwy. 59 & 39 intersection in Denison: 2 mi.

Hwy. 141. 1 mi. South on Hwy. M56; 1/2 mi. East on Northwest on Hwy. 59; 6 mi. West on Hwy. 141; 2 mi. W. Ave. North on 180th Street, turn East on K Ave. First Place.

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6. roecker cattle co.

Kirk Roecker h: 712-263-2419 • c: 712-269-2162 1795 Fawn Rd., Deloit, IA 51441 From Hwy. 59 & 39 intersection in Denison: 5 mi.

North on Hwy. 39; 3/4 mi. West on Fawn Road.

7. Mccollough cattle coMpany Brad & Steve McCollough • h: 712-677-2407 c: 712-269-9815 • c: 712-269-7905 3236 L. Ave., Vail, IA 51465 From Denison: 7 mi. East on Hwy. 30; 1 mi. North on 330th Street; 1/2 mi. West on L Ave.

15. Sullivan FarMS

h: 712-677-2431 John Sullivan • John Elder c: 712-265-1050 • c: 712-265-1005 Josh Elder: 402-650-1380 1635 330th St., Vail, IA 51465 1/4 mi. East of Dunlap on Hwy. 37.

From Denison: Take Hwy. 30 East 7 mi.; go North on 330th Street 5.75 mi.

16. bob & lorie thoMpSon h: 712-647-3190 • c: 712-790-1224 9. daMian gallagher 2254 Rockville Ave., Woodbine, IA 51579 h: 712-663-4639 • c: 712-790-0691 From Woodbine: 2.2 mi. West on Hwy 30; .8 mi.

From Denison: 7 mi. East on Hwy. 30; right half mi. South on Redwood Ave.; .9 mi. East on 220th St.; on 330th Street; left 2 mi. on M Ave.; right half mi. 1/2 mi. South on Rockville Ave. From Hwy 30 & 44 on 350th St. Intersection: 2.5 mi. East on Hwy 44; 1.2 mi. North on Rockville Ave.

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h: 712-748-7773 • c: 712-579-1362 1848 Linden Rd., Defiance, IA 51527 From Harlan: 10 mi. North on Hwy. 59; 1 mi. East on Hwy. F24

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Troy & Mary Beth Christensen h: 712-764-2408 c: 712-249-3947 • o: 712-764-2407 2427 400th St., Marne, IA 51552 From I-80, Exit 54: North 3.25 mi. on Hwy. 173 (3 mi.

South of Elk Horn); West 2.5 mi. on 400th Street.

19. SornSon Show SteerS

Brad, Nathan, & Galen Sornson h: 712-764-7762 • c: 515-208-3785 712-764-7052 • c: 712-249-2327 2923 Falcon Ave., Exira, IA 50076 From I-80, Exit 57: Go North 6 mi. on N16.

From I-80, Exit 54: Go North on Hwy. 173 to Elk Horn; 3 mi. East on Hwy. F58; 1/4 mi. South on N16.

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20. club calF paradiSe

Dan Sullivan 254-707-0814 Josh Elder: 402-650-1380 1/4 mi. East of Dunlap on Hwy. 37.

Juli & Brad Nelson 712-269-6275 901 Hwy. 39, Denison , IA 51442 Half mi. north of McDonalds on HWY 39.

Directly across from fairgrounds in Denison.

14. Sullivan cattle coMpany

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Joe & Beth Sullivan h: 712-643-5570 • c: 712-263-9730 b: 712-643-5421 • c: 712-263-9434 1010 Dunlap St., Dunlap, IA 51529 From Hwy. 30 & 37 intersection in Dunlap: 6 blocks East on Hwy. 37; 1/4 mi. North on 12th Street.

21. Mark Sullivan cattle and barhaM cattle co. Sale

Mark Sullivan 816-304-0050 Kenny Barham 816-365-2445 1996 Rockdale Ave. Woodbine, IA 51579 From Woodbine, 1/2 mi. south on Hwy. 30. Go east on 197 trail to split in road. Stay left to 1996 Rockdale Ave.

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Stop by and see what we’ve got to offer you!

West Central Iowa Sales September 5, 2011 bids due at 6 p.m.

Calves located at 1795 Fawn Road in Deloit. (ZIP: 51441)

<< Sold in our ‘09 sale!

Reserve Grand Champion Steer 2010 Illinois State Fair

Congratulations Day Family!

Grand Champion Steer 8 out of the last 8 shows!

Congratulations Bates family!

Grand Champion Steer Spencer Preview Show

Congratulations Petersen Family!

KirK, KriS, BrooKe, and Bailey roecKer Denison, Iowa 712-269-2162 • 712-263-2419 online at: roeckercattle.com JULY/AUGUST 2011 THE SHOWTIMES 33

PRIVATE TREATY BID SALE

Monday, September 5, 2011 Bids close at 6 p.m.

Carnac Steer

Thanks to Miller family and Raymond Gonnett.

Winningest steer in Canada!

Hands Down

Heat Wave Steer

Monopoly Heifer

Thank you, Nick Reimann!

FROM DENISON: 8 miles south on Hwy 59, 11 miles east on Hwy 141, 1 mile south on M56, .5 mile on W Ave.

John & Lori Gruhn Fred & Mary Gruhn

FROM MANNING: 2 miles west on Hwy 141, 1 mile south on M56, .5 mile on W Ave.

View more pics at showsteers.com/Gruhn

3870 W Avenue Manning, Iowa 51455 712.790.1826

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Manning, Iowa 712.653.3906 712.210.4732 (c)

Heat Wave Steer

labor day

Pasture Sale

September 5, 2011

FULL SIB to the 2009 Grand Champion Maintainer at the National Junior Maine-Anjou Show.

Selling other full sibs along with other ET calves sired by Heatwave/Monopolys!

HINNERS S H O W

MATT HINNERS

25597 Falcon Avenue • Manning, IA 51455 O: 712-658-2327 • C: 712-249-5447 H: 712-658-2370 • E: matthinners@hotmail.com Part of the Western Iowa Club Calf Producers

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Directions:

Located 1 mile West & 1 1/2 miles South of Halbur, Iowa. Turn South on Falcon Ave.

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Grand Champion Steer, 2010 California State Fair - Congratulations to the Ron Colburn Family!

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show- Congratulations to the Gregory Family!

Monday, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 Initial bids in by 6:00 pm

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer, 2010 Hoosier Beef Congress - Congratulations to the Sennett Family!

Reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2011 Michigan Beef Expo - Congratulations to the Miles Family!

Selling 100 home raised Crossbred & Shorthorn Steers & Heifers. Base price $850 to $1,800.

Sale is located 1/4 mile East of Dunlap, Iowa on Hwy. 37.

CONTACT Josh Elder, 402.650.1380 Monopoly Steer, a full sib to the Jorgensen steer

Grand Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show - Congratulations to the Walker Family!

Reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2011 Sioux Empire Fair Congratulations to the Jorgensen Family

Monopoly Steer, a full sib to the Jorgensen steer

Sired by SULL Blue Heifer

Monopoly Heifer, a full sib to the Jorgensen steer Heat Wave Heifer

Heat Wave Heifer Building Maternal Legends

John, Dede, Sara & Sage Sullivan 701 Iowa Ave., Dunlap, Iowa 51529

John Elder â&#x20AC;˘ Josh Elder, 402.650.1380 www.maternallegends.com

farms

Dan Sullivan

Hillsboro, TX 76645

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Staley SHOW CATTLE

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Dean, Sharon, Nolan, Brad, & Luke Staley 2230 160th Street, Charter Oak, Iowa 51439 Home: 712.678.3794 Dean’s Cell: 712.269.9277 Nolan’s Cell: 712-269-7275 Cattle are located 1 mile east of Charter Oak on 141 and 2 south on 150th Street, 1 mile east on M Avenue and turn south 1/2 mile on 160th.

From Dunlap on L51 north 14 miles to M Avenue east 2 miles then 1/2 mile south on 160th.

OTTO SHOW CATTLE BEAT THE HEAT HEIFER

Check our wesite on showsteers.com for updated photos!

BOJO STEER

CRIMSON TIDE HEIFER Also selling an August 2010 heifer who is a full sister to one of the winningest females of 2009 shown by Charlie Wilson!!

Wins include: *Champion MainTainer at Junior Nationals *Champion at Oklahoma Beef Expo *Reserve Champion at Kansas Beef Expo *Supreme Champion FFA Heifer at the Iowa State Fair

3811 S Avenue, Manning, Iowa From Vail: 8 mi south on M55 and 3 1/4 mi East on S Ave. From Manning: 3 mi West on Hwy 141, 3 mi North on M64 and 1/4 mi East on S Ave.

GUNS & ROSES STEER

Private Treaty Sale

Labor Day Weekend

Brad Otto: 712-269-3473 Duane Otto: 712-830-1187 Corey Otto: 712-269-6029 Email: ottoshowcattle@hotmail.com

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42Y • Registered MaineTainer • Heat Wave x Black Betty

101Y • Heat Wave x Hereford

103Y • Registered MaineTainer • Monopoly x Gigolo Joe

120 • Tiger Woods

152 • Rainmaker

418Y • Registered MaineTainer • Grizzly x 26T2

NeLSoN CattLe ComPaNy • Brad & Juli Nelson • 901 Highway 39 • Denison, Iowa 51442 • brad: 712-269-6351 • Juli: 712-269-6275

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We have the top end of several herds in our sale, all at one place. These calves are only the best from several breeders.

We offer buyers the benefit of attending ten or twelve sales at our single location.

Welcome our 2011 Consignors!

KevIN & KeIth brauN Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, IA

barry & SuSIe maaSS Ida Grove, IA

PauL Jr. & ChrIStINe mILLer famILy M Lazy Heart Ranch, Torrington, WY

ryaN Gotto Mapleton, IA

Jeff & DarreLL SCott Scott Show Calves, Mapleton, IA

Congratulations Dalton smith!

Consigned by David & Robin Cornelius

NICK aNDerSoN Anderson Show Cattle, Denison, IA breNt & maLISa SmIth famILy 4MD Show Cattle, Charter Oak, IA

Steve homerDING HWX Cattle, Milford, IL aLLeN & Cam StateLer AC Cattle, Hoskins, NE DavID & robIN CorNeLIuS Madrid, NE KevIN DavIS Murray, IA

Crawford County, Iowa is

Congratulations Collin Barker!

Consigned by Barry & Susie Maass

Labor Day Sale

New All-Online Sale Format!

www.clubcalfparadise.com Bids close at 6 p.m. on Labor Day Calves can be viewed after August 21.

u816 • Bojo • Consigned by Paul & Christine Miller

Why go anywhere else?

Denison, Iowa is CLub CaLf ParaDISe!

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Maine-Anjou Show ►Date: June 25 - July 1, 2011 ►Location: Kansas City, MO ►Photos: Pearls Pics

NATIONAL

MAINE-ANJOUJUNIOR

Grand Champion Overall Maine-Anjou Female ► Jon Heaton, Toulon, IL

Reserve Grand Champion Overall Maine-Anjou Female ► Trey Moore, Madill, OK

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Show Results

Bred & Owned Junior Calf Champion

Senior Calf Champion

Reserve Senior Calf Champion

► Bailie Runner, OK

► Chancee Clark, AR

► Bailie Runner, OK

MAINE-ANJOUJUNIOR

Junior Calf Champion

NATIONAL

I’m really not sure what to say. I think I still haven't come to fully realize the caliber of what has actually happened. When we pulled out Saturday morning the only thought I had in my mind was I wonder how the heifers will stack up and have we worked hard enough. As the week progressed, even after the futurity show, the cattle in the barns only seem to get better as they begin to fill back up and become what they were before the trip. The day of the High Maine show was probably the most nerve racking day I have had in a while and when I made it thru class and division they only began to increase. As the final drive began, It was undoubtedly a privilege to be standing in the ring with some of the nation’s most competitive and successful females. Realizing it all comes down to personal preference and Mr. Hoge could pick any one of them out there, I was excited to be included in the lineup, and you couldn’t complain because they were all good cattle and represented the breed well. After giving his final speech and selecting my heifer as the champion female, I was more or less in a state of disbelief. I knew what had just happened but it had not fully set in and it wouldn’t until hours afterwards. Winning Champion female will always be one of the highlights of my show career, but at the same time it was a humbling experience knowing that it may never happen again in my life. Even though my name will be listed below the picture, I could not have done this without my sister, Elizabeth, and my parents, Rick and Nancy. I would also like to thank Jay, Julie, and Jason Minnaert, Herb and Maribeth Vandersnick for all of their support. Also, Willie Weis, Kale Spengler, and Jeff Paulsen for helping get her ready.

► Avry Wood, OK

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Maine-Anjou Show

Summer Yearling Champion

Summer Yearling Reserve

Senior Yearling Reserve

B & O Summer Yearling Champion

B & O Summer Yearling Reserve

► Logan Allen, KS

►Date: June 25 - July 1, 2011 ►Location: Kansas City, MO ►Photos: Pearls Pics

NATIONAL

MAINE-ANJOUJUNIOR

Bred & Owned Sr. Calf Champion

► Elizabeth Heaton, IL

► Reighly Blakley, OK

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► Lauren Snodgreass, OK

► Avry Wood, OK

► Kaitlin Fifer, MO

Reserve Calf Champion ► Trevor Lemmon, MN B & O Reserve Calf Champion ► Larahmy Blakeley, OK B & O Reserve Senior Calf Champion Spring Yearling Champion ► Jon Heaton, IL Reserve Junior Yearling Champion ► Rachael Ann Carlson, MO B & O Reserve Junior Yearling Champion ► Cole Clanton, KS Senior Yearling Champion ► Trey Moore, OK B & O Reserve Senior Yearling Champion Cow/Calf Champion ► Megan Stamman, TX Reserve Cow/Calf Champion ► Anna Loftin, LA

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Show Results

Spring Yearling Reserve

B & O Spring Yearling Champion

B & O Spring Yearling Reserve

Junior Yearling Champion

B & O Junior Yearling Champion

B & O Senior Yearling Champion

► Shelby Nicole Seymour, TX

► Rachael Ann Carlson, MO

► Sam Grauer, OH

NATIONAL

► Bailey Core, IA

MAINE-ANJOUJUNIOR

► Macie McCollum, TX

► Rachel Rigdon, IA

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MaineTainer Show ►Date: June 25 - July 1, 2011 ►Location: Kansas City, MO ►Photos: Pearls Pics

NATIONAL

MAINE-ANJOUJUNIOR

Grand Champion Overall MaineTainer Female ► Whitney Walker, AR

Reserve Grand Champion Overall MaineTainer Female ► Cammi Gregory, OK

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Show Results

Champion Prospect Steer

B & O Champion Prospect

B & O Reserve Prospect

Champion Progress Steer

Reserve Progress Steer

B & O Champion Progress

B & O Reserve Progress

Junior Calf Champion

Junior Calf Reserve

B & O Junior Calf Champion

B & O Junior Calf Reserve

Senior Calf Champion

► Bailey Buck, OK

► Ashlyn Richardson, MO

► Aaron P. Roman, TX

► Lauren Prill, KS

► Reid Shipman, KS

► Elizabeth Heaton, IL

► Elizabeth Heaton, IL

► Ali Muir, OH

► Jordan Mullett, OH

► Abbie Collins, OH

MAINE-ANJOUJUNIOR

NATIONAL

► Hunter Weber, IL

► Reighly Blakley, OK

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MaineTainer Show

Bred & Owned Bull Reserve

Senior Calf Reserve

B & O Senior Calf Champion

Bred & Owned Reserve

Summer Yearling Champion

► Candace Muir, OH

►Date: June 25 - July 1, 2011 ►Location: Kansas City, MO ►Photos: Pearls Pics

NATIONAL

MAINE-ANJOUJUNIOR

Bred & Owned Bull Champion

► Leighton Robbins, TX

► Blake Runner, OK

► Bailie Runner, OK

► Judge Hartin, OK

► Ashley Judge, CA

B & O Sp. Yearling Ch. ► Emma Vickland, CO

Junior Yearling Reserve ► Morgan Thompson, IL

B & O Sr. Yearling Ch. ► Logan Allen, KS

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Summer Yearling Reserve ► Kallie Johnson, GA

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Show Results

B & O Summer Yearling Ch.

B & O Summer Yearling Res.

Spring Yearling Champion

Spring Yearling Reserve

B & O Spring Yearling Res.

Junior Yearling Champion

B & O Junior Yearling Ch.

B & O Junior Yearling Res.

Senior Yearling Champion

Senior Yearling Reserve

Cow/Calf Champion

Cow/ Calf Reserve

► Cole Clanton, KS

► Rashele Blakley, OK

► Whitney Walker, AR

► Marc Miranda, CA

► Chyann Smith, IA

► Sierra Gray, OK

► Kelsey Rutt, NE

► Reighly Blakley, OK

► Bailey Buck, OK

► Amanda Michaelis, KS

MAINE-ANJOUJUNIOR

NATIONAL

► Cammi Gregory, OK

► Skyler Miller, WY

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Cattle ►Date: June 25 - July 1, 2011 ►Location: Kansas City, MO

NATIONAL

CHAROLAISJUNIOR

Grand Champion Owned Female ► Dillon Elder, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female ► Lauren Greeson, IN

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Show Results

Grand Champion Bull

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Grand Champion Market Steer

Reserve Champion Market Steer

Grand Champion % Heifer

Reserve % Heifer

► Dillon Elder, TX

► Jordan Zahm, IA

NATIONAL

► Danielle Esbeck, IA

► Augusta Marston, KS

CHAROLAISJUNIOR

► Kate Shaffer, MO

► Macie Wagstaff, TX

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Cattle ►Date: June 25 - July 1, 2011 ►Location: Kansas City, MO

NATIONAL

CHAROLAISJUNIOR

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer ► Kate Shaffer

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer ► Cally Thomas, SD

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Show Results

Champion Prospect Steer

Reserve Prospect Steer

Division I Champion

Division I Reserve Champion

Division II Champion

Division II Reserve Champion

Division III Champion

Division III Reserve Champion

Division IV Champion

Division IV Reserve Ch.

Division V Champion

Division V Reserve Champion

► Haley Stalcup, IA

► Bailey Core, IA

► Emily Griffiths, IN

► Cally Thomas, SD

► Lauren Greeson

► Kate Shaffer

► Cassandra Balvitsch, MN

► Dillon Elder, TX

► Kate Shaffer

NATIONAL

► Lauryn Brown, CA

► Gregory Connell, MO

CHAROLAISJUNIOR

► Reed McCormick, IA

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Meet the Exhibitor

“Persistence is the twin sister of excellence; one is a matter of quality the other a matter of time.”

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his quote exemplifies the young, aspiring Ashley Judge. A 4.0 student, active FFA member and cattle enthusiast, she has tried to continuously exceed the expectations others set forth, going above and beyond the expected.

Joel and Becky, Ashley’s parents, grew up in Bakersfield, California before both attending Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo for college. While Becky grew up showing cattle, Joel grew up showing hogs and only began to start with the cattle when he began college.

Surprisingly enough, the cattle are the main focus of the Judge Family ranch, Tri Star Cattle. Growing up, Ashley was always surrounded by cattle and the beef industry. During her younger years, Joel worked at Vintage Angus Ranch in Modesto, CA before moving the family back to San Luis Obispo to take up a job teaching at Cal Poly. When Ashley began showing, Joel and Becky only had a few Angus cows in their possession and were planning on Ashley showing Angus as well. While Ashley did show an Angus heifer her first year, she also had a Shorthorn and Charolais. Needless to say, the family owns over 100 head of Purebred Angus and Shorthorn cows and a handful of commercials now. “ The only thing that has made it all work is the hard work ethic my parents have instilled in each one of us kids,” stated Ashley. “We have all been taught that the only way to get anywhere in life is to work harder, push further, and care more than everyone

else, and eventually God will take care of the rest.”

Ashley has come a long way from almost ten years ago when she first started showing. While Ashley, her sister Jessica, 15, and brother Wyatt, 12, all show steers at the county fair, their main focus is on the heifers and breeding cattle. “ I love nothing more than working on my girls everyday, spending time in the barn and showing cattle. The people I have met, the experiences I’ve gained and the friends I have acquired will last me a lifetime” says Ashley.

Starting out showing just in California, Ashley and her siblings now exhibit across the nation, including at the American Royal, NAILE, NWSS and many different Jr. National shows. “Our next major goal is to win one of the major shows, especially with something we’ve raised.” Ashley and her family have exhibited 7 Supreme Champions and 5 Res. Supreme Champions at the California State Fair, including the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Heifers for the past two years. On top of State Fair champions, the family has exhibited 2 Western Bonanza Supreme Females, 3 Cow Palace Supremes, 2 Arizona National Supremes, as well as countless other jackpot champion

heifers, deciding it was time to focus more on showing at a national level. “While the showing is great, it isn’t about that,” says Ashley, “ It’s really more about building a solid herd of cows to begin growing from in the hopes that some day once the three of us get done showing, we can sell cattle and be known nationally.”

Over the past four years not only was Ashley involved with showing, but she was extremely involved the San Luis Obispo FFA. While in the FFA she was involved in numerous things on a local, state and national level. She served as a chapter officer twice, attended every conference and played a key role in developing many aspects of the SLO FFA. In 2010, she was the State Beef Proficiency winner, making her a national finalist for her beef project. Through the FFA, Ashley became extremely involved in two contests specifically, Prepared Public Speaking and Livestock Judging. Starting Prepared her sophomore year, Ashley picked beef related issues to give her speech on every year. Ashley stated, “I could only ever give a speech on something that I was truly passionate about, and finally this year it paid off.” This year Ashley was named the State Champion Prepared Public Speaker for the state of California.

Ashley was even more involved with Livestock Judging throughout her high school career. Starting her freshman year, Ashley has dedicated most of every year to studying terminology, traveling to work out and spending most days after school giving

reasons. In fact, Ashley broke a California High School record for livestock judging this year, becoming the first person to be High Individual at the state finals contest three years in a row; sophomore, junior and senior year. Ashley said,” Winning as a senior was more special than the other two, one because I knew I broke the record and two because my mom won as a senior in high school as well.”

Ashley’s team, her sister being a participant, was also first in state this year and will be representing the State of California at the national contest in October.

“My senior year was truly amazing. Winning state for prepared, being high individual in judging and finally seeing my team clench a win at state. It was all bitter sweet afterwards though because I can only participate in one contest at the national contest, having to drop prepared and give it to the runner up.”

Unfortunately, due to a national rule, Ashley can only participate in one event at the National contest.

While being extremely involved in FFA, Ashley was still an excellent student, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, being on the honor roll all 4 years of high school, receiving three golden tiger awards and receiving the president’s academic excellence award her senior year. This following year Ashley will be attending Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma on Livestock Judging scholarship, in the hopes of one day attending Oklahoma State University. 

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Ashley said, “ While this next year will be tough being away from the cattle at home, I will always stay involved with the cow herd and showing. My passion is with the cattle I raise and I wouldn’t give it up for anything in the world.” Ashley plans to still continue showing at every major national show this following year, while pursuing her goals in livestock judging and potentially running for the National Jr. Angus or Shorthorn Board. For now, Ashley’s plans after college include hopefully working for the National Jr. Angus or Shorthorn associations and helping her family continue to progress with their own cattle. “ No matter what, I will always be involved in Tri Star Cattle. My family is my foundation and I wouldn’t be who I am today without them. Whether I stay in the mid-west or move back to California, the cattle is a part of who I am and I wouldn’t want it any other way.” ▪

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Faces + Places

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he Showtimes Jr. Livestock Magazine has always felt that it is important to give back. We have helped give back to 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the local level by sponsoring the Boulder County Fair Beef Show, the Adams County Fair Beef Show, the Weld County Swine Breeders association, the Little American Royal Jackpot, provided a backdrop sign for the Ring of Success Jackpot, and were belt buckle sponsors for the Beef Brawl Jackpot. We also helped pay for a national livestock judging trip.

It means a lot to us to help give back to the local organinzations we were apart of growing up!

We are also proud sponsors of the Colorado State Fair! The past few years we were major sponsors of the Colorado Junior Swine Association. We've also sponsored the Wyoming FFA State Convention. The Showtimes Magazine is a proud sponsor of both the NJC and CSU Livestock Judging Golf Tournaments.

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trailers that were awarded to the National Jr. Grand Champion Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer Female exhibitors this year in Kansas City! We helped host the 1st Annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off that raised over $2,000 for the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association.

The Showtimes also sponsored a Division at the 2011 Hereford Junior National this summer. On July 30, 2011 we are sponsoring a hole at the Matt Lautner Cattle Golf Outing. We are extremely proud to say that we sponsor the Ak-Sar-Ben and American Royal Market Hog Shows! We also love providing our subscribers with a chance to win cool items such as a new Blower or iPod! Looking ahead to 2012, The Showtimes is excited to announce the Blackout Jackpot in Loveland, CO where we will offer exhibitors over $8,500 plus awards to celebrate our 5th year in business!

Whether we are handing out buckets, towels, bags, hats, or even a free issue to exhibitors, we enjoy giving back to such a great industry! We aprreciate everyone's support and look forward to supporting youth in the future.

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Judge Article

Evaluating Cattle

Ryan will be Judging the Market Beef Show at the 2011 Colorado State Fair on August 26th

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BY RYAN RATHMANN, Ph.D.

s soon as anyone exhibiting at a cattle show finds out who is judging their subsequent question is generally what type of cattle is this person looking for? The truth is that I don’t have an EXACT vision of what I am looking for; to be honest I personally believe that it would be a mistake to. From my experiences coaching livestock judging teams if you stick an idea of what the class winner should look like in the evaluator’s mind, then regardless if that animal is in the class, they will find it. The underlying truth is that whether you are talking about a livestock judging contest or a livestock show the evaluator can’t control what shows up. The evaluator must sort the stock presented to them and always strive to get the “best” cattle up. The “best” cattle are the cattle with the best combination or balance of positive traits, which means that we shouldn’t necessarily be striving towards extremes. Extremes usually come with both positive and negative extremes.

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Ryan grew up actively involved in 4-H and FFA on his family’s cattle ranch in Bastrop, TX. Ryan received his B.S. and M.S. from Texas A&M University in Animal Science and Beef Cattle Reproduction in 2002 and 2005, respectively. After working as a sales consultant for Cargill Animal Nutrition he pursued his Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition at Texas Tech University completing his degree in December of 2008. Ryan is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University. Ryan teaches courses in livestock and meat evaluation, animal breeding and genetics, and the management of beef cattle production systems. He serves as the faculty coordinator of the Livestock Judging Team, Meat Animal Evaluation Team, and the Beef Center. Ryan has coached six National Champion Collegiate Livestock Judging Teams and four National Champion Meat Animal Evalution Teams. Ryan is the all-time winningst livestock judging coach in the 100 year plus history of the international livestock judging contest and his 2008 Texas Tech team holds the all-time record score. Ryan is passionate about live cattle evaluation and studying changes in carcass composition due to dietary or growth enhancing factors. He has published influential research focused on the impact of beta-agonists in feedlot cattle and their associated cellular mode of action. Ryan has judged local, state, or national cattle shows in 22 different states including every major show in Texas. Rathmann is married to Kayla Kohls Rathmann who serves as a Unit Coordinator of Student Programs in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. They have one daughter named Kinlee who was born in January of 2009.

single trait selection. For me structural soundness is my bias. I personally believe in trying to perfect the structural design of an animal, particularly in breeding cattle, but still believe in the same principle when sorting steers because they represent the collective focus of the entire breeding program from which they originated. Likewise, the animal’s skeleton will dictate other traits, especially, their look and balance.

There is however a difference between structural soundness and structural attractiveness and I am looking for a compliment between the two. Structural soundness entails the overall comfort or longevity built into the animal’s skeleton. Structural attractiveness is how it relates to the animals overall presence or look. For instance a level hip and attractive set to their hind leg. From a functionality standpoint, there is no advantage to a level hip and hind leg (in reality it is much the opposite) but it looks attractive. We need an optimal compliment between the two.

Terminally speaking, I’m after cattle with an adequate amount of muscle. As an industry we probably need to put more muscle back into our commercial cattle but most show steers have an abundance of muscle. I’m definitely for making cattle powerful but not at the expense of other traits such as functionality. From a finish standpoint, I certainly want cattle to be on target but I think this can be over prioritized in the selection process. In reality, there is a low level of correlation between subcutaneous fat and quality grade. In the industry, days on feed and genetic information on the cattle are far better tools to evaluate the ability of cattle to grade. As judges we obviously don’t have this information so that is why I claim that an exact precise level of finish can be over prioritized from an exclusively live evaluation standpoint. Ideally, I’d like to see cattle have between 0.40 and 0.50 inches of fat. Outside this range I will discriminate but not eliminate.

Currently, I would be of the opinion that the population of show steers that we are creating is above industry averages for carcass yield and cutablity, yet we probably are lacking in terms of natural performance as defined by feed efficiency and gain. This is a consequence of several factors. For one, there is no selection pressure put on performance in our breeding decisions. But foremost, it takes a lot of overall mass and substance to win in the ring, and this is most easily accomplished by added maturity (ie. added age).

As a judge I would like to prioritize youthfulness as much as possible to keep this honest, but understand that simply evaluating an appearance of youthfulness is often very difficult to precisely call.

The final question everyone wonders is what is the judge’s magical weight? I’ve used cattle to win competitive market shows that weighed from 1150 to the low 1400 range. Currently, most carcass grids in the industry don’t discount carcasses until they meet or exceed 1000 pounds. If we were to assume a 63.5% dressing yield (that would be the industry average) then cattle wouldn’t be discounted until 1,575 pounds (that is a big boy). However, I’m not advocating using cattle this big as most all show weights are a shrunk weight. I rely heavily on my judgment of the real size and weight of an animal and not necessarily what the paper says. Ideally, I’d like to see cattle between 1275 and 1350 on paper, but this is not mandatory for me to use them for champion. I’d just like to use the best one.

In the end, I hope to find a champion that we would like to replicate on a large scale. The steer would be one that, if replicated, would represent a profitable pen of cattle both in the feedyard and on the rail, but still have a high degree of quality (structure and balance) to be superior in the show ring. I think that this is the best way to provide some level of connection between the show ring and the industry.

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As much as we all naturally enjoy competition we need to keep everything in perspective relative to what we are doing when attending a junior show with our kids. The show is a platform to enjoy quality time with family and friends and above all to engrain values into the kids that participate. Don’t get too wrapped up in the outcome of a show. The decisions that a judge makes at a show aren’t going to change whether or not the kids learn the values they need to learn, however, as a judge it is important to facilitate as positive of an experience for that youngster as we possibly can. Additionally, I think we should consider that livestock projects provide the opportunity to teach kids how to manage finances

and strive to make a profit. This is often overlooked in the all out focus on winning. You would be doing your kids the most justice to let them play a role in making financial decisions on purchasing, feeding, and managing so they might carry this over to responsible adult decisions. Teach your kids that win or lose you NEVER abandon your values.

Always stay the course for what you believe in and the way you act. The values I will teach my children are that they should always operate with an impeccable level of integrity, always demonstrate humility (win or lose), work hard, and be selfless. I appreciate your time and look forward to enjoying the show with your kids in the future! ▪

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The Big Picture

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This photo was taken during the 2011 Maine-Anjou, Chianina, and Charolais Junior Nationals in Kansas City, Missouri this Summer. H & W Farms of Tennessee were spotted leaving the Liberty Trailer Lot headed for the barn miles away. They pulled their tack box down the streets of Kansas City!

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GOOD SHOWMANSHIP can make or break an animal’s placing. Junior exhibitors or new showmen often ask, “How can I become a better showman?” and the answer isn’t as easy as black and white. Being a good showman is an art that takes time, practice, experience and a little bit of natural talent.

START AT HOME Successful showmen must take the time to practice and prepare at home. It is a good idea to practice with your calves several times a week just as you would show them. For younger cattle, daily practice is usually necessary until they get more familiar with the showring.

Showmanship Skills Give Exhibitors a Winning Edge

Rachel Cutrer of Ranch House Designs shares with you the proper way to show your calf.

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PROPER ATTIRE Preferences for showring attire can vary depending on a judge’s opinion. Some judges prefer very traditional western attire, while others may be more lenient toward more trendy attire.

“I’m a big stickler on being professionally dressed,” says Cody Sankey, herdsman at Michigan State University. As a junior showman, Sankey was a finalist in the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest and was the national champion junior Brangus showman.

Today, he uses the skills learned as a youngster when he serves as an official livestock judge. “I make my first cut on being dressed professionally and looking professional.”

Many breed associations have junior showring dress codes such as wearing dark-colored jeans or pants, a collared shirt that is tucked in, and dark-colored shoes.

Other shows, such as national junior heifer shows, may require all showmen to wear an official show shirt. Never wear a baseball cap or visor in the ring. Never chew gum or use tobacco products in the ring.

never drag the ground.

PRESENTING YOUR ANIMAL The goal of showmanship is to present your animal in the most effective manner possible. Therefore, it is important to make sure your animal is clean and properly groomed based on the breed characteristics of your animal. Slickhaired Brahman-influenced cattle should be exhibited with their hair coat brushed down. Showmen exhibiting American-bred cattle may use a griddle brick or curry comb to help remove excess hair from their calf’s coat. Haired cattle should be appropriately fitted and groomed based on the show’s regulations.

THE SHOW STICK A show stick should be long enough for you to reach the back feet of your animal easily as you stand at the front of the animal.

When leading a calf, hold the show stick in your left hand and the lead strap in your right hand.

Always keep the point of the show stick facing down.

A common mistake showmen make is trimming the lead strap too short. This is a safety issue because even the calmest animal may get spooked at any given time. The lead strap should have at least 2 feet (ft.) of extra strap in case you would need it if your animal were to spook or try to back up.

Choose a show stick color that doesn’t distract from the animal.

Most professional showmen choose a solid, dark color, such as black, blue, red or silver. Avoid “blinging” up your show stick with accessories such as rhinestones or extravagant colors. Remember, the tools you use in the ring should complement, not distract, from your animal.

THE NUMBER CLIP / HARNESS Showmen should decide their favorite method of displaying their entry card, either by using a number clip or a show harness. If you wear a clip, attach it to your belt on the left side of your body so the judge can easily see your entry card while on the side profile. If you prefer a show harness, tighten the straps so they do not fall off

THE SHOW HALTER Use a black or brown leather show halter any time your animal is in the showring. Make sure the halter is adjusted properly to fit the animal, meaning it hits just at the middle of the nose — not too high, nor too far down over the nostrils.

Tighten the halter so it fits snug without excess room.

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possible injury.

THE HANDKERCHIEF OR SCOTCH COMB Exhibitors of haired cattle should carry a scotch comb in their back right-hand pocket. This tool is used to comb out the animal’s hair should the judge choose to handle your calf. Many showmen wonder whether to point the comb’s teeth inward or outward. Traditional rules say to point the teeth inward so that you do not poke the calf; however, this can cause a pretty good bruise if the showman happens to fall on the comb.

To combat this, a showman may choose to use a plastic-toothed comb, pointed inward, to avoid a

Southeastern showmen of American-breeds cattle often choose to wear a small, folded handkerchief in their back pocket. This accessory can be used should an animal get dirty and need cleaning in the ring. A handkerchief is more of a regional preference; it is not required. Exhibitors of slick-haired cattle should never wear a scotch comb in their back pocket.

THINKING AHEAD Spending a little time before you go in the ring can pay off. Unless you are in the very first class of the day, it is a good idea to watch at least one class prior to your competition to see how the show is running and how the judge works. Here are some things to observe:

ENTERING THE RING Good showmen will arrive at the ring a couple classes early and take the time to observe the pattern that the judge is using to line up the cattle, so that they will be

• DOES THIS JUDGE WORK SLOW OR FAST? This will help you know if you need to pace yourself or if you need to work faster than normal. If a judge is slow, take advantage of times while he is evaluating the other end of the class to rest your arm a bit.

• DOES THE JUDGE PULL FIRST PLACE TO LAST PLACE, OR PICK IN BACKWARD ORDER? • DOES THIS JUDGE WAIT FOR THE CALF TO BE SET UP, OR DOES HE PULL ON THE WALK? Some judges who are more confident in their selection ability may recognize a favorite animal and pull that animal into line even before the showman has a chance to set it up. If you know a certain judge does this, and you know you’ve got a calf that has a chance to win, be watching for that call!

• DOES THIS JUDGE SWITCH CALVES IN SHOWMANSHIP? If so, think about who you go in next to, and the possibility that you could be showing the calf on either side of you if the judge asks you to switch animals.

• WHICH END OF THE CLASS LEADS FIRST? If you have a calf that likes to walk fast, try to be the first in line so you can set the pace. Or, if you have a calf that always stops when it walks, make sure you aren’t last in line so you can get a fellow exhibitor to give your calf a little tap.

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familiar with this before they enter the ring.

Good showmanship starts when you first enter the arena and continues until you exit — no matter what your placing may be, according to Jim Williams, well-known judge from Texas who coached his daughters to national showmanship championships in two different breeds.

“When I’m judging a show, and I know I’m judging showmanship at the end of the day, I start picking out my top showman from the very first class that enters the ring,” says Williams. “Many exhibitors think that showmanship is only judged during that portion of the show; but, actually, showmanship is being judged all day long.”

When you enter the ring, show off your confidence in your ability and your animal with a smile, a good attitude and poise.

LEADING, SPACING, POSITIONING Usually the ring steward instructs the showman with the first animal in the class where to “set the line,” and the other showmen are expected to line their cattle up based on this position. In a perfect class, all of the animals’ front feet should be in a parallel line so that all animals are kept in good order.

Keep a distance of approximately 5 ft. between each animal in the front and on the side, so that the judge has enough space to walk in between each animal without

touching or disturbing any of the animals. Never crowd another animal.

Your position may need to be altered once you get in the ring and can adjust to the other animals in the class, especially on the lead, says Sankey.

“I always try to leave a little extra space between animals,” he says, “especially if I notice the calf on either side of me is a little nervous, or my own calf is nervous. This way I have some leg room to move around without having the chance of bumping either calf on the side of me.”

Once the judge begins placing the cattle, keep the spacing consistent by moving your animal up in the line as animals ahead of you are selected. This is called “filling the space” so the judge can easily compare the remaining animals in the class.

Another phrase that exhibitors often hear is “using the whole ring” in reference to leading your animals. This means that exhibitors should take advantage of the entire ring area while walking.

Lead animals as close to the side railing as possible. Always let your animal walk free, easy and natural.

Do not “cut the corners,” since this usually results in crowding while the class is walking.

Sankey advises junior showmen to think ahead and anticipate problems that may arise while on the lead. “When you are leading and

start getting close to the corners of the showring, slow down and start looking at the calves around you,” Sankey says. “This will allow for a little space to build up between you and the calf ahead of you. Then, when the judge begins to look at your calf, you’ll have plenty of room to let your calf walk out at a natural pace. This gives the judge a good view of how your animal travels.”

back feet. This means positioning the back foot on the judge’s side slightly further back than the off-side foot. The animal’s head should be slightly facing outward, as if the animal is looking at the judge.

Seasoned showmen will also check out each showring for high spots or low spots, which can aid or hurt your animal’s appearance, says Williams.

ALWAYS BE A GOOD SPORT Good sportsmanship in the showring means being courteous to the judge, the show staff and your fellow exhibitors.

“If you can find a spot in the ring that is slightly on a hill, stop your calf where its front feet will be on the high spot. This helps them look more level-topped. But, if you put your calf’s back feet on top of that hill, your calf starts running downhill and looks bad,” Williams adds.

“A good showman hides their calf’s bad points and accentuates their calf’s good points,” says Pierce Key, retired agri-science instructor from Texas. “They are polite to their fellow showman.”

FEET POSITIONING Proper foot positioning is a basic foundation of good showmanship, according to Blake Bloomberg, who has won national showmanship titles in three breeds and now is a professional livestock judge.

Bloomberg advises showmen to follow these basic rules: 1. When lined up for the rear view, set all four feet square, on each corner of the body. The animal’s head should face straight ahead, looking directly at the judge.

2. On the side profile view, square up the front feet and stagger the

In showmanship, some judges prefer that the exhibitor “squares up” the animal as the judge moves to the rear view.

There are also some tricks that poor showmen may use in the showring. Unfortunately, exhibitors must be on the lookout for these so they don’t get blindsided by poor sportsmanship.

One of these tricks is referred to as “pulling out,” or trying to cover up another exhibitor. This usually happens after the animals are lined up side-by-side. The poor showman circles his animal, except this time placing his calf a few feet out of the line, toward the middle of the ring. In this case, the poor sport may be attempting to cover up another animal, or trying to draw unfair attention to his calf.

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need to re-circle or move his own animal so that it is not hidden from view.

Questions are almost always asked in showmanship. Here are some questions to help you prepare.

> BASIC QUESTIONS EVERY SHOWMAN SHOULD KNOW: • What is your calf’s name?

• How old is your calf?

• What is your calf’s birth date?

• Who is the sire/dam of your calf?

• What breed is your calf?

• Is your animal bred?

• Who is she bred to?

• When is she due to calve?

• How much do they weigh?

• How many pounds a day does your calf eat? > ADVANCED QUESTIONS • If you could change one thing about your animal, what would it be?

• What is the gestation length in cattle?

• How many stomachs does a cow have? Name them.

• What is the average feed conversion for cattle?

• How often does a heifer come into heat? > TRICK QUESTIONS How many steer calves are born each year in the U.S? Answer: Zero. No calf is born as a steer, they are castrated after birth.

How often does a bred cow come in heat?

Answer: Never. If she is bred she won’t come in heat.

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Showmanship judges, however, notice these antics and take appropriate action, says Key. “I don’t put up with a cut-throat showman,” he says. “They just won’t get very far with me.”

QUESTIONS Many judges ask questions as a way to determine the knowledge level of the exhibitors. Every showman should know these basic facts about their animal: registered name, birth date, pregnancy status and expected calving date if the animal is bred, sire and dam, and the animal’s approximate weight.

Typically, a judge will ask the standard questions outlined above.

However, some judges tend to ask more scientific questions, especially in the senior levels of competition.

SWITCHING ANIMALS Some judges switch animals in a showmanship class to see how well a showman can adapt to a different calf. If this occurs, a showman should remember the basic principles of cattle handling.

Move slowly and easy, since you are working with an animal that is unfamiliar with you. When you first take the halter of the new animal, it is advised that you re-set the animal to spotlight your showmanship ability. Sankey advises re-circling the animal and setting it up with a fresh new start. Other judges, like Williams, feel that it

is not necessary to circle the calf completely around, as that causes utter chaos in the ring. Regardless of your preference, the goal is to get your new calf set up as quickly and effectively as possible.

THANKING THE JUDGE Many exhibitors wish to show appreciation to the judge after a class by offering a handshake or word of thanks. If you wish to do this, wait until a natural break occurs in the show, or wait until the completion of the show to approach the judge and say, thank you. Never interrupt a judge while he is giving reasons by breaking out of line and attempting to shake the judge’s hand. This often breaks the judge’s train of thought as he gives reasons. It is distracting and ultimately considered disrespectful.

However, if you wait until the end of the day and then approach the judge with a thank you, this shows courtesy and respect.

NEVER STOP LEARNING The art of being a good showman is a lifelong quest, and you can always learn something new no matter how young or old you may be. If you are a new showman, take time to watch people who are good showmen, and don’t be afraid to ask them for tips. The Brahman breed is known throughout the cattle industry for having some of the best showmen in the nation, and these great showmen and women are always eager to help share their knowledge. ▪

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Grand Champion Lamb ► Cameron Pugh

Reserve Breeding Ewe

Grand Champion Goat ► Tanner Fetzer

Champion Breeding Goat ► Hannah Niccoli

Reserve Grand Champion Goat ► Tate Deporter

LITTLEAMERICAN

ROYAL

► Teddy Weekly

Reserve Breeding Goat ► Tanner Fetzer

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Steers + Hogs ►Date: May 18 & 19, 2011 ►Location: Kiowa, CO ►Photos: Susan Sewald

FCCCLASSIC

Grand Champion Steer ► Emma Vickland

Reserve Champion Steer

3rd Overall Steer

4th Overall Steer

5th Overall Steer

► Hannah Vickland

► Caitlin Ochsner

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► Sierra Churchill

► Bailey Jago

Show Results

Grand Champion Hog

Reserve Grand Champion Hog

► Tanner Fetzer

4th Overall Hog ► Steve Theis

5th Overall Hog ► Justin Trupp

CLASSIC

3rd Overall Hog

► Tucker Teague

FCC

► Steve Theis

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Lambs + Goats ►Date: May 18 & 19, 2011 ►Location: Kiowa, CO ►Photos: Susan Sewald

FCCCLASSIC

Grand Champion Lamb ► Hannah Dechant

Reserve Champion Lamb

3rd Overall Lamb

4th Champion Lamb

5th Overall Lamb

► Shelley Chambers

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► Maggie Weinroth

► Shelly Chambers

Show Results

Grand Champion Goat ► Maggie Weinroth

Reserve Champion Goat

3rd Overall Goat

4th Champion Goat

5th Overall Goat

► Ben Weinroth

FCC

CLASSIC

► Maggie Weinroth

► Maggie Weinroth

► Brianna Churchill

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Cattle + Hogs ►Date: June 11 & 12, 2011 ►Location: Calhan, CO

RINGOFSUCCESS

Grand Champion Steer

► Tayte DePorter, Eaton, CO

Reserve Grand Champion Steer

► Kristie Matlock, Colorado Springs, CO

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Show Results

Grand Champion Heifer

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer

Grand Champion Hog

Reserve Grand Champion Hog

► Steve Thies, Ft. Lupton, CO

► Maguire Rohr, Elbert, CO

► Steve Thies, Ft. Lupton, CO

RINGOF SUCCESS

► Tayler Lopez, Atwood, CO

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Prospect + Progress ►Date: 2011 ►Location: Waco, TX ►Photos: Barker Photography

BELTBUCKLEBONANZA

Grand Champion Prospect Steer Ring A / Reserve Ring B ► Stock Martin

Grand Ring B / 5th Ring A

Reserve Ring A / 3rd Ring B

4th Ring A / 5th Ring B

3rd Ring A / 4th Ring B

► Koby Long

► Katy Robinson

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► Cannon Goodson

► Colton Shackelford

Show Results

Grand Champion Progress Steer Ring A

Reserve Grand Champion Progress Steer Ring A ► Baylor Bonham

FCC

CLASSIC

► Stock Martin

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All Species ►Date: June 25, 2011 ►Location: Meeker, CO Judge: Travis Hoffman

MEMORIALJACKPOT

COLBYHOLEYFIELD

Grand Champion Lamb ► Karissa Maneotis

Pictured in some of the photos are the parents of Colby Holeyfield who the jackpot is in memory of.

Reserve Champion Lamb ► Taylor Neilson

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Show Results

Grand Champion Hog

Reserve Grand Champion Hog

Grand Champion Goat

Reserve Grand Champion Goat

► Kade Roelle

► Faith Fetzer

Grand Champion Steer ► Taylor Neilson

► Cali Harper

Reserve Champion Steer ► Megan Parker

COLBYHOLEYFIELDMEMORIAL

JACKPOT

► Charlie Teague

Grand Champion Heifer ► Macy Collins

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Show Mom

The Habeger Family in the Fort Worth Stockyards. They were in Texas because Kent was Judging the FWSS.

A Ringside Seat

W

Behind Every Showman is a Show Mom

BY MARTI HABEGER, IA

hen contacted to write this article on the joys of being a “show mom”, I wondered what words of wisdom could I possibly share that anyone would be interested in? I thought back to our family's show days and remember my son Ryan teasing me about sitting on the showbox reading my book. (In my “real life” I was a librarian and I would tease him that I was working!)

The truth is I had a lot of fun being the cheerleader and “class watcher”. Although being a show mom does have its stressful moments, the memories and relationships we forged around that same showbox are some of our best.

For those of you who don't know me, I'm Marti Habeger from Burt, Iowa; a small town in the north100 THE SHOWTIMES JULY/AUGUST 2011

west corner of the state. My late husband Kent and I founded Habeger Show Cattle over twenty years ago. (I was VERY young.) Kent and I were blessed with two sons. Ryan is our oldest and is employed as a pharmacist with the Kmart Company. He helps me with the operation of the show cattle business and sells club lambs. He also enjoys judging cattle and sheep shows throughout the country. Mitchell is our youngest and he is the farmer. Many cattle people never even knew we had another boy as showing cattle just wasn't his thing. His passion is restoring antique machinery, and he has told me many times over the years that cattle come and go but he will have his tractors forever. As much as Kent enjoyed looking for “the next great one” on his cattle trips, he also loved finding interesting farm equipment for Mitchell.

We were, and still are, a true team and we all played a position. As I mentioned before I was the designated time keeper. That duty came after a memorable occasion where Kent advised me to “just relax” after I had innocently asked if we were supposed to be in the showring and we almost missed the class!

I was also the master critiquer and annoying analyzer (as my close friends will attest).

I admit I didn't know how to fit or clip the calf, but I darn well knew how it should look when Kent and Ryan got done!

A family highlight occurred in 2003 when Ryan showed the Grand Champion Market Steer at Ak-sar-ben. It was a great way to end his 4-H show career and it meant the world to Kent. Kent was a great teacher. His focus was on being positive. My favorite thing was how he would always remember to stay positive after Ryan would come out of the ring. He taught the lesson of focusing on something that was done right and not the things that had been done wrong. By focusing on the that one thing...they will remember the praise.” I have always remembered that. It helps in all aspects of life.

Today I am proud of the boys and the way they are carrying on and passing along the values that their Dad instilled in them.

I'm also really proud of the reputation that Kent helped us build in the industry. Many of the “kids” that we helped get started are now friends who love stopping by with the next generation of showring competitors. I do miss hashing over the concerns about the industry with Kent. Cattle trends have changed over the years but honesty and integrity are things that will never go out of style. The showring will always be a special place for us and we look forward to visiting with old friends and meeting some new ones at the next show! ▪

Ryan, Kent, Mitchell, and Marti after Ryan won the 2003 Ak-Sar-Ben Market Steer Show in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ryan, Marti, and Mitchell at a Twins Baseball game. In the circle: Introducing the next showman of the family Corbin Habeger (Ryan's Little Boy)

Mitchell with some of his tractors.

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Reserve Grand Champion Heifer, 2011 Kentucky Beef Expo

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Back to Class

PARTS OF A LAMB

YIELD GRADES

Here are the Parts of a Market Lamb POLL SHOULDER LOIN

Yield Grade 1 A carcass in Yield Grade 1 usually has only a thin layer of external fat over the ribs, loins, rumps, and clods and slight deposits of fat in the flanks and cod or udder.

DOCK

TWIST

KNEE

SHEATH

CANNON BONE PASTERN

Sourece: http://meat.tamu.edu/ansc307/id/beefyg

Yield Grade 3 A carcass in Yield Grade 3 usually is completely covered with fat and the lean usually is visible through the fat only on the neck and the lower part of the outside of the rounds.

Yield Grade 5 A carcass in Yield Grade 5 usually has more fat on all of the various parts, a smaller area of ribeye, and more kidney, pelvic, and heart fat than a carcass in Yield Grade 4.

BREAST

HOCK

Yield Grade 2 A carcass in Yield Grade 2 usually is nearly completely covered with fat but the lean is plainly visible through the fat over the outside of the rounds, the tops of the shoulders, and the neck.

Yield Grade 4 A carcass in Yield Grade 4 usually is completely covered with fat.

MUZZLE

RACK

FLANK

RIBS

1

2

3

4

HOOF

BREEDS OF HOGS Matching / Can you match the Four Breeds of Market Hogs

DUROC

YORKSHIRE

HAMPSHIRE

POLAND

Correct Answers: 1. Duroc 2. Poland 3. Hampshire 4. Yorkshire

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FCC Message

Meaning & Purpose You can change everything about your life.

BY BRAD HENDERSON, HIS OUTFIT, KIOWA, COLORADO

“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13

I

’ve been spending most of my weekdays in West Texas this summer on our projects in the oil fields. This past weekend a good friend and I were talking about the oil fields and how much work there is right now. It’s one of the very few places in this country where folks are working and earning every dime the old fashioned (but best) way- hard work. I could give an entire sermon on why, but that’s for another time and place. My wise friend brought up the work load and what it does to a man. He said the work basically becomes your life. You lose all sense of purpose and what truly matters; there’s no home life, no family….there’s just the job and the bar afterwards. His words hit home. For a long time, a very long time, my work was my life. I’ll go as far to say, and I think my wife will back me up, my work was my god. And it was all consuming. But one day, standing on top of a 40 story building structure that I had just completed I felt empty. For years I had poured all that I was into my job. I had built and achieved things that very few men my age could have dreamed of…. but all I saw in front of me was more hills to climb and conquer and looking back all I saw were the bodies of those I had climbed over and used to get where I was. My life had no real meaning. It was all about me and what I could do…..and it was totally empty.

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several years, sweating and bleeding by my side, to shine His light into my dark life. But because of him, I finally found true purpose and meaning. The verse above can be found at the very end of Ecclesiastes. This is a very interesting book and it speaks to our modern culture so deeply. King Solomon was the richest, most powerful, and wisest man that ever lived. He could have anything he wanted and this book is essentially his journal of trying to find meaning to life. Like my kids say, most of it is kind of “a downer”, but look deeply into what Solomon is teaching us. He tried everything, and ran it out as far as he could, but everything- money, horses, cattle, gold, silver, learning and even wives- proved to be empty and meaningless in the final analysis. At the end of the book he gives us his conclusion and what he found to be the only thing in life that gives any true meaning and purpose- fearing his Creator and keeping his commandments. Only God, the true God of this universe, gives meaning and purpose to life. And if you aren’t serving Him in the freedom that only He can give, you will be in bondage to a different master that seeks to use you and destroy you. To the young men and women reading this I pray you will stop a minute and truly ponder what life is all about and all life’s decisions that are headed your way. I pray you will base your life on the things that are eternal and not those things that will pass. I pray you will find the One that changed my life and lifted me out of a dark pit- my Lord and my Savior, Jesus Christ. No matter where you are or what is happening in your life right now, He is waiting to take your hand,

lift you out of the hole you have dug, and change everything about your life.

All you have to do is give it to Him and let go of the reins. Then, and only then, will you find the purpose He has given for your life. ▪

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Standing on the Truth of God’s Word in the Livestock Show and Rodeo Arenas We are His Outfit chapter of The Fellowship of Christian Cowboys located in Kiowa, Colorado. You can learn more about us by visiting our web site at www.hisoutfit.org and www. christiancowboys.com or by contacting us by email at HISOUTFIT@ AOL.COM Bible Verses: “For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:17-18 “I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.” Psalm 9:1-2

our f o l l a o t u Thank yo tioned Shows!

2011 Sanc orward to Looking f eason!

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 Market Steer & Heifer Division 1 Sierra Churchill 246 2 Bailey Hitner 91 3 Kristie Matlock 85 4 5 6 7 8

Kort Henderson Sierra Churchill Malaika Frank Mallory Link Cole Ridnour

85 60 37 30 27

Breeding Heifer Division 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Taylor Dorsey 140 Tayler Lopez 100 Kelli Kerchal 80 Talor Dorsey 75 Kory Ridnour 70 Taylor Dorsey 75 McKenna Henderson 12 Cole Ridnour 10

2010 CCCA Sale Futurity Points Steer Division: Champion - Bailey Hitner Reserve Champion - Dalton Chambers 3rd Overall - Hannah Ochoa Heifer Division: Champion - Samantha Trehal    

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►Date: June 2011 ►Location: Torrington, WY ►Photos: Big Star Livestock Images, LLC.

FIELDDAY

WYOMINGJR.HEREFORD

Grand Champion Steer

► Jake Sellman

Reserve Grand Champion Steer

► Riley Rudolff

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Steers, Bulls + Heifers

Show Results

Grand Champion Bull

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Grand Champion Heifer

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer

► Kevin Ernst

► Jessica Middleswarth

Champion Bred & Owned ► Jordan Largent

► Lauren Schiermiester

Reserve Bred & Owned ► BW Ochsner

Champion Cow Calf Pair ► BW Ochsner

WYOMINGJR.HEREFORDFIELD

DAY

► Katie Ochsner

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Cattle ►Date: 2011 ►Location: Laramie, WY ►Photos: Big Star Livestock Images, LLC.

LOWLINEJR.NATIONAL

Champion % Heifer

Reserve % Heifer

Champion % Heifer Calf

Reserve % Heifer Calf

Champion % Junior Heifer

Reserve % Junior Heifer

Champion % Pair

Reserve % Pair

► Zach Langley

► Zach Langley

► Brice Hanlon

► Ashley Mugnier

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► Ashley Mugnier

► Ashley Mugnier

► Brook Hanlon

► Lauren's Lowlines

Show Results

Champion % Steer

Reserve % Steer

Champion FB Heifer Calf

Reserve FB Heifer Calf

Champion FB Junior Heifer

Reserve FB Junior Heifer

Champion FB Senior Heifer

Champion FB Pair

Reserve FB Pair

Champion FB Steer

Reserve FB Steer

Champion Junior Bull

Reserve Junior Bull

Reserve FB Int. Heifer

Reserve % Int. Heifer

► Cauy Pennington

► Gage Newby

► Emma Rademacher

► Cole Pennington

► Cauy Pennington

► Jalyn Dodd

► Cauy Pennington

► Shea Esser

► Jordan Gilles

► Zach Langley

► Haleigh Pike

► Ashley Mugnier

► Lauren's Lowlines

LOWLINEJR. NATIONAL

► Mallory Link

► Zach Langley

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Cattle ►Date: June 26 - July 1, 2011 ►Location: Kansas City, MO ►Photos: Pearls Pics

CHIANINAJR.NATIONAL

Grand Champion Chianina Female

► Cammi Gregory, OK / CTLK Park Place 1CM / May 18, 2010

My name is Cammi Gregory, I'm a 14 year old sophomore at Cimarron High School. I live on our family farm in Ames, OK, where we raise club calves, wheat, soybeans, milo, and corn. I love showing cattle, playing basketball and softball. I have a sister Haylee, 21 and a brother Connor, 12. My sister won the MaineTainer Jr. Nationals in 2000 and 2001. This was my first Jr. Nationals and I had a blast. I wasn't very excited about participating in the contest, but I'm glad I did because I met kids from other states. Winning Grand Champion Chi Heifer and Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Heifer was the ultimate win for me! I'm very grateful to my family and to Luke Doris and all his crew for their help and support. I know it was a team effort, I couldn't have accomplished this by myself.

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female

► Whitney Walker, AR / JSUL Katie Babe 1CM / April 4, 2010

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Show Results

Champion Bred & Owned

Reserve Bred & Owned

Late Junior Heifer Champion

Early Junior Heifer Champion

Early Junior Heifer Reserve

Senior Heifer Calf Reserve

Summer Yearling Reserve

Late Junior Yearling Reserve

Early Jr. Yearling Champion

Early Jr. Yearling Reserve

Senior Yearling Champion

Senior Yearling Reserve

Cow/Calf Champion

Cow/Calf Reserve

Champion Chiangus Female

► Megan Hunt, OH

► Kennedy Core, IA

► Kelsey Rutt, NE

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► Will Coor, NC

► Cammi Gregory, OK

► Bailey Buck, OK

► Ty Sexton, IA

► Ali Muir, OH

► Abigail Collins, OH

► Ethan Hanold, IL

► Kaden Wilson, IA

NATIONAL

► Will Coor, NC

► Sydney Williams, NE

CHIANINAJR.

► Kendra Elder, TX

► Hannah Winegardner, OH

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Cattle ►Date: June 26 - July 1, 2011 ►Location: Kansas City, MO ►Photos: Pearls Pics

CHIANINAJR.NATIONAL

Grand Champion Prospect Steer ► SyAnn Foster, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer ► Bailey Buck, OK

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Show Results

Reserve Chiangus Female

Ch. Bred & Owned Chiangus

Res. Bred & Owned Chiangus

Early Jr. Heifer Calf Champion

Early Jr. Heifer Calf Reserve

Summer Yearling Champion

Summer Yearling Reserve

Junior Yearling Reserve

Senior Yearling Champion

Senior Yearling Reserve

Cow/Calf Champion

Ch. Bred & Owned Bull

Res. Bred & Owned Bull

Champion Progress Steer

Reserve Progress Steer

► Sydney Wisnefski, IL

► Brittany Culp

► Emily Griffiths, IN

SORRY - NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

► Taylor Graham, TN

► Demi Powers, OH

► Morgan Lehnert, TN

► Jake Zahm, NE

► Amelia Higgins, TN

► Ethan Hanold, IL

► Allison Higgins, TN

► Josh Walton, AL

NATIONAL

► Payton Stoppel, KS

► Allison Higgons, TN

CHIANINAJR.

► Segayle Foster, TX

► Hunter Weber, IL

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Heifers ►Date: 2011 ►Location: Indianapollis, IN ►Photos: Cindy

NATIONAL

SHORTHORNJUNIOR

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female ► Kane Aegerter

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female ► Nick Sullivan

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Show Results It is a great honor to have had my heifer selected as the Grand Champion Heifer, also to be elected to the AJSA National Board. I would like to thank the Indiana Junior National Committee, all the sponsors, and the AJSA Board members for an awesome Junior Nationals. Special thanks to my family and Roger.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female ► Ben Weikert

SHORTHORNJUNIOR

NATIONAL

► Joseph O'Sullivan

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Cattle ►Date: June 2011 ►Location: Sedalia, MO ►Photos: Pearls Pics

NATIONAL

SIMMENTALJUNIOR

Grand Champion Purebred Simmental Female ► Jake Bloomberg

Reserve Purebred Female

3rd Overall Purebred Female

4th Overall Purebred Female

5th Overall Purebred Female

► Segayle Foster

► Casey Owens

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► Thresa Clays

► Carly Wesner

Show Results

Grand Champion Percentage Simmental Female

3rd Overall Percentage Female

4th Overall Percentage Female

5th Overall Percentage Female

► McKenzie Strickland

► Caleb Seys

► Katy Satree

► Michelle Helm

SIMMENTALJUNIOR

Reserve Percentage Female

NATIONAL

► Sam Wallace

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Hollywood x Friction

Hollywood x Friction

Hollywood x nutt n butt

Hollywood x wHiskey

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Congratulations Walker Family!

Supreme Champion Female, 2010 American royal

Congratulations Fulk Family!

4th Overall & Champion Charolais Steer, 2011 Purdue AGr

Private Treaty Sale

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Congratulations Henningsen Family!

5th Overall & Champion Market Heifer, 2011 sneak A Peek

AdAM, MelAnie, WyAtt, lAyne, BROdy, JAx, and KAty PRyOR

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Congratulations Gradert Family!

7th Overall Steer & Reserve Chi Steer, 2011 nebraska AGr

Directions:

From Woodbine, Go 3.5 miles north on L16. the go .5 mile west on 155th street. Go .5 mile south on Pike trail.

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AMARIE GRIFFITH ... ’11 Oklahoma Youth Expo Reserve Champion Hereford Female.

Bred by Buck & Swanson.

COLE MOORE ... ’11 Oklahoma Youth Expo Champion Maine-Anjou & Reserve Supreme Champion Female. Bred by Buck

KAITLIN BELL ... ’11 Fort Worth Champion Maine-Anjou Female; ’10 American Royal Champion Maine-Anjou Female; ’10 NAILE Champion Maine-Anjou Female Bred by DJ’s Cattle

BAILEY BUCK ... 2011 NWSS Reserve Champion Polled Hereford, Open & Jr. Shows Bred by Blacktop

EMRY WOOD ... 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Bred by Buck

AVRY WOOD ... 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show Champion Chianina Female Bred by Buck

MACIE MCCOLLUM ... 2011 San Antonio Champion Maine-Anjou & Reserve Supreme Champion Female Bred by Buck & 4J

Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

at the Ranch, Madill, Oklahoma Selling Approximately 130 Head ...

40 Head of Maine & MaineTainer Show Heifer Prospects and Future Donors.

10 Head of Hereford Show Heifer Prospects - both Horned and Polled. PLUS a select few Shorthorn, Chi, Simmental, Angus, and AOB Show Heifers 60 Head of Maine/Angus Fall Pairs and Spring Bred Females. Featuring Proven Donors and top producers from the heart of the herd.

20 Head of breeding age Maine-Anjou Bulls.

Herd Bulls and Club Calf Producers

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JIRL BUCK & FAMILY

Jirl, Brenda & Bailey Buck Madill, OK 580-795-7271 • c: 580-795-4865 jirl@buckcattle.com Matt Scasta, Show & Sale Cattle www.buckcattle.com All Buck cattle are fed MFM Feeds. Talk to us about the advantages of MFM.

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IT'S A PARTY! HOME STATE OF THE SHOWTIMES MAGAZINE

August 26 - September 5, 2011 / Pueblo, CO

MARKET JUDGES Market Beef Ryan Rathmann, Lubbock, TX

Junior Livestock Auction / AUG. 30

Market Beef Showmanship Jerry Mullins, Hollister, FL Market Goats Mitchell Schulte, Bakersfield, CA Market Goat Showmanship Jerry Mullins, Hollister, FL Market Hogs Brice Mund, Huntsville, TX Market Hog Showmanship Josh Campbell, Amarillo, TX

The Band Perry / AUG. 27

Market Lambs Brad Angus, Joliet, IL BREEDING JUDGES FFA Heifer Wrangle Jerry Mullins Hollister, FL Jr. Breeding Heifers Jerry Mullins Hollister, FL Breeding Females TBA Breeding Bulls Jerry Mullins Hollister, FL

STOP BY OUR BOOTH DURING THE LIVESTOCK SHOWS IN THE LIVESTOCK PAVILION! Rodeo

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Carnival / AUG. 26 - SEPT. 5

Crabtree Amusements will feature more than 45 rides. This veteran carnival outfit knows what it takes to put on a good midway and it shows. With impressive thrill rides, and family-friendly kiddy rides, Crabtree delivers the classic state fair carnival experience.

2010 CHAMPIONS

Market Beef Lisa Reid -+Weighed 1314 Sold for $53,000

Market Hog Rayna Hodgson -+Weighed 278 Sold for $17,000

TOP 4 THINGS TO DO AT THE COLORADO STATE FAIR

STEER SHOW While rodeos, concerts, and ice cream are all great things to check out at the Colorado State Fair, the Market Beef Show tops the list! Show starts on Friday, August 26 at 9am in the Livestock Pavilion.

Grand Drive is at 8:30pm that night.

ICE CREAM The Colorado State Fair has some of the Best Ice Cream and Shakes!

CONCERTS If you are visiting the Colorado State Fair this year be sure to attend one of the many concerts. Concerts include Little Big Town (8.26), The Band Perry (8.27), Martina McBride (9.1), The Beach Boys (9.2) and Selena Gomez (9.3).

Visit coloradostatefair. com for ticket info and complete concert list.

RODEO If you have extra time while you are in Pueblo, be sure to see the Colorado State Fair Rodeo!

Market Lamb Kaitlin Nicolas -+Weighed 139 Sold for $10,000

Market Goat Shelby Teague -+Weighed 104 Sold for $2,150

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2010 CHAMPIONS

August 12-21, 2011 / Springfield, IL

MARKET JUDGES Market Steers Ken Geuns Maine-Anjou Ken Geuns

Market Beef Brandon Wyatt -+Sold for $35,000

Charolais Clinton Woodrow Low % Simmental Clinton Woodrow Polled Hereford Ken Geuns

Market Barrow Dylan Decker -+Sold for $18,000

Hereford Alan Miller Simmental Chris Mullinex Limousin Alan Miller

Market Wether Sarah DeSchepper -+Sold for $7,500

Polled Shorthorn Steve Patton Shorthorn Chris Mullinix Angus Chris Mullinix

DID YOU KNOW...

The historic Illinois State Fair Main Gate celebrates its 101st Anniversary this summer!

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Market Goat Levi Cooley -+Sold for $2,500

CONCERTS 3 DOORS DOWN JASON ALDEAN IL. SYMPHONY LUKE BRYAN OAK RIDGE BOYS ALLSTAR WEEKEND .38 SPECIAL MC HAMMER LADY ANTEBELLUM

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FUN FACTS

August 5-21, 2011 / Indianapolis, IN

6th Oldest State Fair in the Country

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14,000 Pounds of Pork Chops Purchased

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DID YOU KNOW...

Alcohol is neither sold nor permitted on the Fairgrounds during the State Fair.

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IOWA STATE FAIR August 26, 2011 / Des Moines, IA

FFA JUDGES Breeding Beef Marty Ropp, Normal, IL Breeding Sheep Clay Weber, Shedd, OR Breeding Swine Jason Hirschfeld, York, NE Market Lamb Clay Weber, Shedd, OR Meat Goat Julie Brown, Valrico, FL 4-H JUDGES Beef of Merit Jon DeClerck, Ames, IA Breeding Beef Clint Rusk, Brookings, SD Market Beef Mat Lewis, Iliff, CO Market Sheep Kyle Smithwick, Miles, TX Meat Goat Julie Brown, Valrico, FL Swine Kelton Mason, Montgomery, TX

QUICK FACT 1,000 FREE ISSUES ARE PUT OUT AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR!

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NOTHING COMPARES IS THE STATE FAIR SLOGAN

Butter Cow History The Iowa State Fair has boasted a "Butter Cow" since 1911. In 1911 J.K. Daniels sculpted the Fair's first butter cow. The Butter Cow starts with a wood, metal, wire and steel mesh frame and about 600 lbs. of low moisture, pure cream Iowa butter.

Once inside the 40-degree cooler, layers of butter are applied until a life-size butter cow emerges measuring about 5-1/2-ft high and 8-ft long.

While a real dairy cow weighs more than 1,000 pounds, a 600-lb. butter cow would butter 19,200 slices of toast and take an average person two lifetimes to consume. Much of the butter is recycled and reused for up to 10 years.

DID YOU KNOW...

The Grand Champion Market Steer, shown by Tyler Faber, sold for a record $45,000 in 2010!

The Reserve Champion Market Steer, shown by Madisyn Jogensen, sold for a record $30,000!

Cattle Shows The cattle shows at the Iowa State Fair are some of the best in the country.

Sale Total: $274,700

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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR August 18-28, 2011 / Louisville, KY

MARKET JUDGES Market Goat Cade Wilson, Levelland, TX Market Sheep Larry Shell, Glencoe Market Hogs Dave Walter, Warren, IN

SCHEDULE Thursday, August 18th Livestock Judging Contest (4:15pm) Saturday, August 20th Market Goat Show (4:00pm) Wednesday, August 24th Steer Show (8:30am) Market Lambs (Noon) Thursday, August 25th Market Hog Show (8:00am) Heifer Show (8:00am) Breeding Gilt Show (1:00pm) Sale of Champions (6:30)

SHOW ORDER EAST RING Charolais Red Poll Limousin Hereford Chianina Simmental

WEST RING Gelbvieh Angus Commercial Shorthorn Red Angus Other Breeds

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2011 CONCERTS NEBRASKA STATE FAIR If you are visiting the Nebraska State Fair this year be sure to attend one of the many concerts. Concerts include The Band Perry (8.26), Larry the Cable Guy (8.28), Crystal Gayle (8.31), Jeremy Camp (9.1), LeAnn Rimes (9.2), Willie Nelson & Family (9.4), and Cheap Trick (9.5). Please visit statefair.org for more concert information or to purchase tickets.

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WISCONSIN STATE FAIR

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR

Jeff Dunham / AUG. 8

FUN FACTS

August 4-14, 2011 / West Allis, WI

JUDGES Market Steer Blake Nelson Breeding Beef Randy Perry

38 is the Average Age of a Fairgoer ZZ Top / AUG. 9

Beef Showmanship Chris Cassidy

338,337 Original Cream Puffs sold at the 2010 Wisconsin State Fair

Market Sheep Scott Greiner Sheep Showmanship Todd Franz Market Swine Warren Beeler Breeding Swine Dan Lane

Blake Shelton / AUG. 10

89% of Fairgoers reside in Wisconsin

Swine Showmanship Grant Smith Over 115,000 People went down the Giant Slide in 2010

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►STATE FAIR PREVIEW

CONCERTS KE$HA SUMMER OF LOVE MEATLOAF SEETHER DAVID CROWDER BAND LORETTA LYNN + OAK RIDGE BOYS BIG TIME RUSH TRACE ADKINS THE O'JAYS JOURNEY MELISSA ETHERIDGE BRAD PAISLEY

First Ohio State Fair was held in 1850!

July 27 - August 7, 2011 / Columbus, OH

2010 CHAMPIONS Market Steer Grand / Danielle Heintz Reserve / Andy Sloan 3rd Overall / Madison Clark 4th Overall / Brook Egbert 5th Overall / Macie Ott Market Barrow Grand / Haley Clinker Reserve / Alec Brenek 3rd Overall / Nathan Siefker 4th Overall / Troy Elwer 5th Overall / Kelsey Zircher Market Lamb Grand / Rachael Overs Reserve / Madison Banbury 3rd Overall / Taylor Banbury 4th Overall / Audrey Neal 5th Overall / Madison Banbury

SALE OF CHAMPIONS LIVESTOCK AUCTION SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH 2:00 PM

OHIO STATE FAIR

The Ohio State Fair is home to one of the world’s longest portable sky rides, extending nearly one-half mile across the grounds, built in 1969.

OHIO STATE FAIR

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QUOTES ABOUT MOTIVATION Gain all you can, save all you can, and give all you can.

John Wesley Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

Thomas Edison Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right.

Henry Ford The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one. Elbert Hubbard Do not wait for your ship to come in swim out to it.

Author Unknown Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Albert Einstein

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Visit NationalWestern.com for more info!

★ 2012 JR MARKET SHOW DATES ★ Goats: January 12 Swine: January 18

Lambs: January 15 Beef: January 19

★ 2012 DEADlINES ★ Jr Market Beef: Nomination/Ownership Deadline: September 15, 2011 Jr Market Lambs and Goats: Entry Deadline: November 1, 2011 Visit NationalWestern.com for 2012 updated rules.

For more information, please contact edorsey@nationalwestern.com, 303-299-5559.

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HICKEY Livestock

Lambs available for the National Western Stock Show and Texas Majors!

RECENTWinners 2010 California State Fair Class Winner / Hamp Division Sired by Advantage 2010 San Luis Valley County Fair Grand Champion Sired by Sasquatch 2010 Mesa County Fair Grand Champion Sired By Johnny Hancock 2010 NJC Alumni Prospect Show Grand Champion Sired by Advantage 2010 Mogran County Prospect Show Grand Champion Sired by Johnny Hancock 144 THE SHOWTIMES JULY/AUGUST 2011

Class Winning March Hampshire Ewe Lamb (odd class) Midwest Stud Ram Show and Sale Thank you AWTR Club Lambs for your purchase

HICKEY LIVESTOCK 17037 Road 26 - Brush, CO 80723

Jace & Lana Hickey 970.467.0947 HOME 970.380.2861 JACE CELL 970.302.2380 LANA CELL

Email: jace@superiorlivestock.com Website: hickeylivestock.com

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER

CHILI BOWL COOK-OFF RESULTS The 1st Annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off was held June 29th during the 2011 Maine-Anjou, Chi & Charolais Junior Nationals in Kansas City, Missouri. The event was judged by Bob May, Cory Thomson, and Laurie Reid.

TOP The 1st Place Entry was Jenna Brower & Paula Elam "Two Broads & Beef" from Oklahoma. They received a check for $1,000!

MIDDLE 2nd Place went to Tate Bauman of Wyoming winnning $500!

BOTTOM The People's Choice Award went to Jake Hartin of Oklahoma that won $250!

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Selling Full Sibs to this champion Steer!

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NOW 6 TIMES PER YEAR!

JANUARY / FEBRUARY STOCK SHOW EDITION Deadline: December 10th

MARCH / APRIL

SIRE EDITION Deadline: February 20th

MAY / JUNE

JUNIOR NATIONAL EDITION Deadline: April 20th

JULY / AUGUST STATE FAIR EDITION Deadline: June 25th

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER FALL EDITION Deadline: August 25th

LOWLINE JUNIOR NATIONALS TOP A fitting team hard at work, the young one is Clay Wilking from Isanti, Minnesota, the older boy is John Essink from Syracuse, Nebraska.

MIDDLE Clay Wilking, age 8, of Isanti, MN in JR Showmanship BOTTOM Reese Wilking, age 4, from Isanti, Minnesota showing in the bucket calf class with help from Beverly Shirts of Athol, Idaho (outgoing ALJA president)

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER YEAR END EDITION Deadline: October 10th

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Showdown 2011

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Congratulations Jared Radcliffe! reserve Grand Champion, 2010 NAILE Jr. Angus Show PVF ellen 9100

Congratulations Eric McClure!

Grand Champion, 2011 Illinois Beef Expo Angus Show

PVF FCF PrOVen Queen 0002

Congratulations Bailey Core!

Grand Champion, 2011 Iowa Angus Summer Jr. Show PVF dAMerOn PrOVen Queen 0021

Congratulations Brooke Haas!

reserve Grand Champion, 2011 Central Illinois Angus Preview Show

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Select heifer and bull calves available for sale private treaty this fall!

Watch our website for pictures and videos of our 2011 calves. Also, make note of the following sales on our 2011-2012 calendar!

— Online heiFer CAlF sAle: November 29, 2011 • Featuring elite embryo calf crop.

— AnnuAl PrOduCTiOn sAle: March 30, 2012 • Featuring entire fall born heifer calf crop.

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Fun Times

Show Scramble

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See if you can master the puzzle! The object is to insert the letters that form SHOWTIMEs in the boxes to satisfy only one condition: each row, column, and 3x3 box must contain the letters.

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1. Boy on right side is missing. 2. Shirt logo has changed colors 3. Boys belt is now green. 4. Belt buckle has The Showtimes shield

Word Search See if you can find all of the hidden names of cities and towns where State Fairs across the country are held!

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Recipe BBQ Brisket Tacos w/ Red Cabbage Slaw 4 tsp coarse kosher salt 1 tbs packed golden brown sugar 2 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 4-4 ½ lbs beef brisket 1 ½ cup beef stock 1 cup water 16-20 small tortillas corn or flour, red cabbage slaw for topping (below) Directions: Make dry rub containing all ingredients.

Season raw brisket on both sides with the rub and marinate for 2-24 hours.

Cooking Brisket: preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place rubbed brisket in large roasting pan, add beef stock & water to roasting pan, cook uncovered for one hour. Lower oven temp to 300 degrees F, cover pan tightly for 3 hours or until fork tender or 40 minutes per Lbs. Trim the fat and slice the meat thinly across the grain or shred with forks. Combine with Chipotle BBQ sauce (see Chipotle BBQ sauce recipe). Warm tortillas fill with BBQ brisket and top with slaw (optional also top with keylime sourcream…YUM).

Red Cabbage Slaw Combine 1 small head shaved red cabbage, 4 sliced scallions, 1 ½ tbs rice wine vinegar and 1 ½ tbs red wine vinegar, a splash of olive oil and a dab of Sriracha in a bowl. Season with salt to taste. Set aside to allow vinegar to work its magic.

Recipe submitted by Erin Dorsey, CO

Chipotle BBQ Sauce 1 tbs butter ½ cup diced onions 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup ketchup 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar 2 tbs prepared jalapeno pepper jelly 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp ground cumin 1 ½ tsp ground dried chipotle pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 min. Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, cumin, chipotle pepper, paprika, and salt. Bring to a simmer, and cook a few minutes until slightly thickened.

Fideo Authentic Mexican Pasta 10-12 servings 2-6oz bags of Coil Fideo Pasta (broken up) 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 coarsely chopped medium sized onion 3 cloves garlic—minced 2 bay leaves 1 can (10oz) Rotel with tomatoes and green chilies 1 can (8oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15oz) low sodium chicken broth 1 pinch dried oregano 2 pinches chili flakes Salt and pepper to taste (this pasta is good topped with parmesan or grated cheese) Directions:

Heat a large sauce pan on high heat adding the olive oil Add the onion and garlic Grab a coil of fideo while holding over the sauce pan squeeze to break up and let fall in to the pan do the same with the rest Carefully add rotel, tomato sauce and chicken broth, then bay leaves, oregano & chili flakes.

Turn heat down to simmer stirring occasionally. Cook pasta till Al dente (do not over cook the pasta) add salt and pepper….enjoy!

6-8 servings Refried Beans 2 cups dried pinto beans, sorted, cleaned and rinse 6 cups hot water 1 tsp salt Simmer gently with lid tilted until desired tenderness is reached (about 1 ½ to 2 hours). May need to add extra water. Remove beans and smash to desired consistency and serve.

10-12 servings Mexican Jell-O Dessert 1 cup boiling water 1 cup sugar 1 12 oz.can Evaporated Milk 1tsp. Almond 1tsp. Vanilla 2 Pkg. Unflavored Knox Geltin Directions: Boil Water, dissolve jello & sugar into water, stir in the milk & extracts, stir well and then chill. May serve topped with warmed butterscotch topping.

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COLOWABO CANTINA COOK-OFF

1ST PLACE MAINE-ANJOU COOK-OFF TEAM went to Colorado, Wyoming & Illinois!

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Meet the Exhibitor

Hannah Winegardner

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Ohio Exhibitor Hannah Winegardner Shares Her Story

hen most people think about good cow country they may think of Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska or Missouri.

Northwest Ohio, particularly Lima is not the first place that enters the mind when it comes to raising beef cattle. However, my dad decided that he wanted to make it work. He wanted to make a name for himself in our part of the world. He started Winegardner Show Cattle from scratch. My grandpa had a cattle feedlot but farming was his main priority. My dad showed steers in 4-H and fell in love with the show cattle business. He wanted to do more than just show a couple of steers.

He wanted to buy some cows and raise a few good calves.

My parents married young and my dad traveled a lot working for different farms, mostly clipping, fitting, and breaking calves for sales, until they started a family.

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parents have turned what started with an Allen County 4-H project into a nationally recognized cattle business that would change their lives forever.

It has been such a wonderful opportunity and blessing from God being able to grow up in a cattle family. It has taught me many things.....

Responsibility Showing cattle has taught me more life lessons than any teacher or professor ever could. Raising, showing, and selling cattle on a national level brings a whole new meaning to the word responsibility. When this business is your livelihood rather than just a hobby it becomes a major priority. However, when it is something you love, being responsible comes easy and that is what happened with me. Being responsible for my show heifers lead to my responsibility in school, athletics and in caring for children. I have learned that in order to succeed in life you must show some responsibility and do what you say you are going to do.

Respect Being the youngest of three children by six years has its ups and its downs. One of the greatest things I experienced from being the baby of the family was getting to grow up watching my brother and sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every move. This is how I developed my passion for showing cattle and sports. Looking up to them and wanting to be just like them in the show ring, and on the basketball court, taught me that if I wanted to have their success I was going to have to work hard. Tyler and Ashlie were my role models then and still are today.

I could not ask for better siblings to look up to. Traveling has given me the opportunity to be around other

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adults which has made me outgoing and given me confidence to speak to them. I have the utmost respect for my fellow exhibitors, breeders, judges, fitters as well as marketers and everyone else involved in the beef cattle business. Showing cattle and talking with and learning from this wide array of people has helped me mature. I went from a shy little girl who never left her mom’s side to a young woman who never meets a stranger.

Work Ethic As we all know showing cattle is not a walk in the park. They need daily care and if you want to win much more goes into your day than just care. The work ethic that comes with being raised in a cattle family is bar none. I must admit 156 THE SHOWTIMES JULY/AUGUST 2011

that we completely work together as a family on our show cattle.

Between my parents, Tyler and his wife Natalie, Ashlie and I the work gets done. We make the most out of working and getting to spend time together. Family is the reason our cattle operation works. Over the years my brother, sister and I have been involved in everything under the sun, from sports, to class presidents, team captains, church activities, you name it and I’m sure a Winegardner child has been in it. But the one thing we all have in common and we do as a family is show cattle. The hard labor and effort that I put into my animals transfer over into every other aspect of my life. Without my cattle I would not have the work ethic and dedication in the everyday activities of life.

Family My family is the most important thing in my life and without cattle we wouldn’t be nearly as close.

My parents Brad and Melanie have made me the person I am today.

They are the most loving, caring, supportive, hard working people.

I thank God every day for putting me with such an amazing family and for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the cattle industry.

Some of my best memories have come from working in the cool room every summer. Getting the cattle in before the sun comes up is not a highlight but it is all part of it. I’ve learned my best dance moves from watching Tyler on the wash rack. We work hard but having fun was always necessary. This is why nineteen years later I still enjoy showing cattle.

Friendship One of the best things about showing cattle is the lifelong friendships that are made. As cattle families from all over the United States converge on places like Louisville, Denver or the Junior Nationals each summer, it is like we were never apart, a big reunion if you will. We are bound together by our passion for the cattle, the thing that motivates us each day.

We have an unspoken connection that most people outside of the industry do not understand. It’s a great feeling to gather together with the people who are so much like us, who do the same things we do day in and day out and who truly love and care about each other. Even though we are there to win, we have a commonality that in the end gives us the courage to congratulate someone else on their success in the show ring on that particular day.

far and I feel very fortunate to have been elected to the board. My competiveness wraps up all of the values I have come to appreciate growing up in the cattle industry.

It is my motivation to work hard.

Working hard taught me responsibility. Responsibility taught me to have respect for others who work in the industry and my family and Christian values have gotten me through the rough spots that life brings. My life verse is taken from Philippians 4:13. It says “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” This is the scripture I live my life by and the reason I can do the things I have accomplished. Jesus gives me the strength to achieve my goals.

Without Him, I am nothing. With this verse, along with the values

my parents have given me and the opportunities that showing cattle has afforded me I have no other option than to succeed in life. ▪

Competitiveness It is the competition that drives me. Without it we wouldn’t have the need or desire to show and succeed. I have been very blessed to have many successes in the show ring. The summer of 2009 was a highlight of my career. All the hard work paid off when my Chiangus and Shorthorn heifers were Grand Champion at the Chianina and Shorthorn Junior Nationals respectively. It doesn’t get much better than that. Showing cattle has also given me the opportunity to be selected to serve on the National Junior Shorthorn Board. This has been a wonderful learning experience for me thus JULY/AUGUST 2011 THE SHOWTIMES 157

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Nebraska Six Pack, pasture bid-off sales

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2011 Pasture Sale Bids Close Sunday, September 11, 2011 5pm Central Time AI and ET Calves sired by: Heat Wave, Monopoly, Bojo, Eye Candy, Unforgiven, Power Trip, Troubadour, Salty Dog, Steel Force, Uncle Cracker, Chore Boy and others.

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Private Treaty Pasture Sale

September 13th, 2011 Initial bids due by 4pm Sires represented.: Heat Wave, Walks Alone, Unforgiven, Untouchable, Jerrys Donnie, One Eyed Jack, Crimson Tide

Grand Champion (Rings A&B), Sneak-A-Peek Preview Grand Champion, York-Hamilton Co. Progress Show Champion Crossbred, Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Grand Champion Market Steer, 2010 Platte Co. Fair - Record price!

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Grand Champion Steer, 2010 Ohio AGR, 2011 National Western Prospect Show, and 2011 Purdue AGR. Congratulations emma vickland! Raised by us!

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Hall of Fame

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Dan Hoge

The Hall of Fame Members

Livestock Judging Coach, Producer, and Judge Dan Hoge becomes our newest Hall of Fame Member t takes a special individual to not only judge livestock, but judge livestock in a manner that earns them a respect from competitors, breeders, and show officials.

The Showtimes Magazine's August 2011 Hall of Fame Inductee is a livestock judging coach, judge, and producer that has impacted the livestock industry immensely through his teaching, evaluation of livestock, and breeding genetics. Dan Hoge is one

Dan judging the 2008 Market Hog Show at the NWSS.

Kent Habeger March 2009

Ky Stierwalt March 2009

Phil Lautner July 2009

Jim Williams July 2009

Wayne Colette September 2009

Steve Bonham January 2010

Christy Collins March 2010

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Randy Daniel September 2010

John Sullivan January 2011

Bob May March 2011

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The Showtimes Magazine Presents

Dan judging the 2009 Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado.

of the most well known livestock judges of all time. His passion for the industry is evident when he judges shows whether they are at the county, state, or national level.

Hoge has a style that stays true to himself. His roots in livestock go back to his family's Duroc hog farm in Walnut, Illinois where he showed Durocs and Hereford cattle. After Hoge received his bachelors and masters degrees in animal science from the University of Illinois, he served as the livestock judging coach for Black Hawk College -

East Campus for over forty years.

Teams he has coached have earned numerous national livestock judging titles and produced multiple individuals who went on to become well known judges and educators. Dan Hoge currently resides in Walnut, Illinois where he and his wife, Deanna, raise Duroc hogs.

Hoge has passed on his love and knowledge of the livestock industry to his children, Kathy and Mark.

The Showtimes Magazine is proud to welcome Dan Hoge as our Hall Fame Inductee. â&#x2013;Ş

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IA_Follon Cattle Company pg.107 NE_Schultz Show Cattle & Farms NE_Stevenson Show Stock pg. 105 IA_Weaver Show Cattle pg. 198

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IA_Pro Tour Group pg. 12 NE_Stafford Cattle Company pg. 160

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WI_Adam White Cattle Co. pg. IFC WI_Bob May Show Cattle pg. 181 IA_Holtkamp Cattle Company pg. IBC WI_O'leary Cattle pg. 178-179 WI_Weigel's Steer Pit pg. 180 WI_Wisconsin Genetic Reflections 170 THE SHOWTIMES JULY/AUGUST 2011

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Theobald Club Calves Mike & Sheryl Theobald 8966 CR A • Belleville, WI Mike: 608-712-9247 • Home: 608-832-6383 www.theobaldclubcalves.com From Mineral Point-Hwy 39 through Hollandale, left on Cty Rd. F, right on Cty Rd A, 12.3 miles

Tonkin Show Cattle Greg & Marcia Tonkin 3045 Burr Oak Road • Mineral Point, WI Greg: 608-574-2674 • Home: 608-987-2904 2 miles west of Mineral Point off Hwy 39.

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O’Leary Cattle Jeff, Maggie, Maddie, & Gabby O’Leary 2762 Cty Rd E • Mineral Point, WI Jeff: 608-931-8122 • Maggie: 608-931-8123 www.olearycattle.com Take Hwy 39 West of Mineral Point. Turn left onto Hwy E. Farm is located just past the airport on the right. Please enter through the second driveway.

Schmitz Beef Farm Mike & Doug Schmitz 21242 South Oak Park Rd • Mineral Point, WI Mike: 608-574-6542 • Doug: 608-574-6511 schmitzbeeffarm@gmail.com

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7 miles south of Mineral Point off US 151 to South Oak Park Rd.

May Cattle Company 21720 Cty Rd O • Mineral Point, WI Bob: 608-778-9804 • Brock: 608-778-6444 Bruce Alan: 608-778-9808 bmay@me.com Farm located 3 miles south of Mineral Point on County Road O; easy to find.

Fernvale Angus Gregg and Angela May 299 Cty Rd O • Mineral Point, WI Gregg: 608-574-0719 Home: 608-987-3334 www.fernvaleangus.com www.showsteers.com/Gestrich Guest Consignors: Stockridge Farm: 608-931-9562, Hartzell Angus 608-574-6150 1 mile S of 151 on Hwy O

Weigel’s Steer Pit 12653 Sales Barn Road • Cuba City, WI Mark: 608-732-2445 • Matt: 608-732-1983 www.steerpit.com From Hwy 151 at Platteville, take exit 80-81, go south on 80, turn east on Hwy 81. Turn left at Red’s Supper Club, onto Sale Barn Rd, go 1 mile to farm on left.

Adam White Cattle Co. 4372 Hypoint Rd • Lancaster, WI 608-732-8449 • www.adamwhitecattle.com From Lancaster, head north on Hwy 61. Turn right onto Hypoint Rd. First farm on the left, look for signs

Ochs Cattle Co. • Lawinger Cattle Dan & Jacquie Ochs • Paul & Cindy Lawinger 5235 State Rd 191 • Dodgeville, WI Dan: 608-295-3673 • Jacquie: 608-728-3673 Chuck Klipstine: 608-295-2292 www.ochscattleco.com Locations in Dodgeville, WI and Milton, WI. Directions from Madison: Hwy 151 South to Cty Y, south/east to 191 west 3 miles to farm on left.

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NRS Cattle Co. Nate, Amanda and Riley Sennhenn 376 Stude Rd Mineral Point WI Nate: 920-382-1228 nrscattle@yahoo.com

DRT Cattle Dave Thomas Family 5205 Section Line Rd • Dodgeville, WI Dave: 608-341-8775 • Dalton: 608-341-7084 Dakota: 608-574-2323 • drthalma@mhtc.net Hwy 151 South to Cty Y, 1/2 mile south on Cty Y to Section Line Rd West.

Hwy 151 South of Mineral Point to Cty A West. 2 miles to Stude Rd on north side of road, watch for sign. Short easy drive from main highway

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Updates + photos

For sale updates and calf photos, please visit the listed websites.

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Wedig Club Calves Joe & Kim Wedig Family 15482 Dublin Rd • Darlington, WI Justin: 608-482-3124 • Joe: 608-482-3121 www.showsteers.com/wedig 3 miles south of Darlington on Hwy 23. Turn left on Dublin Rd. First farm on left.

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Dreamy 280 Cattle Co. Dennis, Lisa, Julie, Patrick & Hope Schlimgen 2792 Cave of the Mounds Rd • Blue Mounds, WI Patrick: 608-575-7101 • Dennis: 608-575-6848 www.dreamy280.com 25 miles east of Mineral Point, 30 miles west of Madison.

Directly on Hwy 18-151 at the Cave of the Mounds exit.

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Geffert Cattle Co. Shea Geffert Family E3815 Pearson Road • Lavalle, WI 53941 Shea: 608-963-5895 • Kurt Lehman: 608.434.4484 Jake Lee: 309.883.9484 shea@rucls.net • showsteers.com/Geffert Clayton Cattle Co. Lucas Clayton 26617 Lindholm Lane • Belmont, WI 53510 Lucas: 608-778-2319 www.claytoncattleco.com From Belmont take 151 north, turn west on Burr Oak Road. Go one mile to stop sign. Follow Dead End driveway to farm.

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lease accept our invitation to the great state of Wisconsin for our 7th edition of the Genetic Reflections Pasture Sales. We are excited to announce 15 quality pasture sales in 2011, with the addition of more outstanding producers.

Plan your trip, give yourself plenty of time, and don't miss the opportunity to view hundreds of top cut show calf prospects â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all within a hours drive. You won't be disappointed, as we have something for everyone!

3rd Annual

Mineral Point, Wisconsin

We invite you to stop and view our very best bred and raised by us for sale on Saturday, SePteMbeR 17, 2011. Bids close at 6 p.m. CST. Many of the calves are ET sibs to the champions pictured.

Abriel Odling Reserve Shorthorn Steer 2010 Wisconsin State Fair

Bred By Us

Mallory McConnell 3rd Overall and Champion Chi Steer 2010 Wisconsin State Fair

Bred By Us

Dan Vyvyan Champion AOB 7th Overall Steer 2010 Wisconsin State Fair Cody Myers Reserve Champion Simmental Steer 2010 Wisconsin State Fair 178 THE SHOWTIMES JULY/AUGUST 2011

Mallory McConnell Champion AOB Heifer 2010 Wisconsin State Fair

Visit our website for videos in early September.

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Grand Champion Market Animal

2011 Oklahoma Beef Expo Ring A & B 2011 Iowa Falls Purple Ribbon Run Day 1 & 2 2011 Ft. Madison FFA Classic

Reserve Champion Market Animal 2011 Tipton March Madness

Bailey

Bred by us, sold to Zach Gray and resold by Russ Harkema.

Core

Victoria

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Grand Champion Heifer

2011 Sweetheart Showdown

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer 2011 Sioux Falls Empire Show 2010 Heart of It All Ring B 3rd Overall Heifer 2011 Ohio Beef Expo 2011 Heart of It All Ring A 4th Overall Heifer 2010 Ohio AGR Bred by us, sold to Kalvig/Stoltz/Grauer.

Grand Champion Steer

2011 TSU Spectacular Ring C &D

Bred by us, sold to Caldwell/Bruns/Criner.

Hayden

O’Leary Cattle

TuCker o’Leary Cattle Jeff, Maggie, Maddie, and Gabby 2762 Cty Rd E • Mineral Point Wisconsin • Jeff: 608-931-8122 • Maggie: 608-931-8123 e-mail: olearycattle@gmail.com • olearycattle.com

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What do these winners have in common?

mineral point, wisconsin

BOBG E N MAY SHOW CATTLE ETIC REFLECTIONS SALE Grand Champion Steer 2011 IOWA BEEF EXPO Exhibited by: Cole Larsen

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Exhibited by: Brock May, WI

September 17th Bids Close at 6PM CST

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Yellow Jacket x Juicy that will sell in their Online Sale

ver the past decade, the Vickland family has become a recognizable name within the show industry at both the state and national level. Through multiple successes, however, most people do not know the

O Patricia Vickland grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska where her dad owned the largest meat packing plant in the state.

Growing up, she was extremely active in horse showing and barrel racing. After high school, Patty went to California to study physical therapy within the medical school program.

She earned her bachelors degree at UCLA, and masters degree at Stanford School of Medicine where she graduated Magnum Cum Laude. While in Califor-

background of the name.

"Sarah and Downing" Overall Grand Champion Market Steer 2009 NAILE

nia, Patty met Jim Vickland.

Jim was studying to become an anesthesiologist. After Jim and Patty got married, they fell in love with Colorado and moved to Berthoud, before moving to Longmont where their family currently resides. Together, in addition to raising seven children, they ran a large commercial Hereford and black baldy operation. While they were both active in the medical field, work hours made it too difficult to run the cattle operation.

They sold all of their cows and their oldest son Mark just For over 30 years, Patty has owned and operated a private physical therapy outpatient orthopedic practice, The Therapy Center. Aside from her practice, she obtained her doctorate degree from Regis University eight years ago.

While always busy with work, she finds time for her passion in her family and livestock. She works numerous hours in the barn and keeps track of everything from shows, cows and medical records.

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All seven Vickland children have been involved with livestock in addition to their other interests. As a whole, they have shown everything from cattle and hogs, to turkeys and rabbits. One of their most memorable moments was when Sarah exhibited the Grand Champion Market Steer at the NAILE in Louisville, Kentucky. Another special calf to the Vickland Family was “Holms,” (named after the Tim Holms family). He had an extremely good run by being named champion steer in Denver, Purdue, the Kentucky Beef Expo, and then the Colorado State Fair in 2009.

Jim Vickland was not raised around livestock. However, he was always there to support his family at shows.

He served as the chief anesthesiologist at Longmont Hospital where he specialized in pediatrics. Sadly, in 2005 Jim passed away. When speaking of her dad, Emma says, “We think about him every day. We can feel him watching over us and we work hard for him.”

The Showtimes Magazine would like to thank the Vickland Family for sharing their story with us! Good luck at the upcoming shows this summer and fall.

Although they put a lot of value and form friendships within the livestock industry, they feel extremely grateful for Todd Caldwell and his family. To the Vicklands, “They are more than just who we buy our steers from… they are like family.” ▪

Over the past five to six years, the Vickland’s have begun to build back up their breeding program. They have put together a very strong cattle herd consisting of Herefords, Simmentals, Maine-Anjou, Chianina, Charolais, and Red Angus. The Vicklands work as a team with a big passion for the livestock industry. They are very excited to be holding their first online sale later this year.

TR Ms Firewater 8547U Sire: TR Mr Firewater 5792R ET | Dam: Thomas Ms Icebucket 3632N

SPK Peppermint Patty 412U Sire: TRF Naughty Pine | Dam: BPF 412

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"Emma and Point Taken" Overall Grand Champion Both Rings, Heart of It All, LIma Ohio, 2010

"Mark and Final Link" Grand Champion Market Steer 2004 Ak-Sar-Ben

The Vickland and Caldwell Family

Pasture at their house in Longmont, Colorado.

"Sarah and Holms" Overall Grand Champion Market Steer 2009 Colorado State Fair

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