Stock Show U - Spring 2019 Grad Programs

Jeff Sargent, Master Professor

John Sullivan, Founder of Sullivan Supply, Stock Show University and Sullivan Farms

Taylor Harrison, Manager, Stock Show U

Wess Richey, Master Professor

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Day 2 Schedule

Day 1 Schedule

8:30 am Have your animal washed, dried and laying down in the stalls

8:00 am Registration - Stock Show University Office 8:30 am Have your animal washed, dried and laying down in the stalls

(clean, clean animal please).

9:00 am Fitting Segment - Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience

(clean, clean animal please).

9:00 am Introduction - Get to know your professor 9:20 am Proper Hair Care Management

12:00 pm Proper Show-Day Breakdown Segment

Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience 11:14 am Group Discussion - The science behind healthy, hydrated hair 12:00 pm Lunch provided by Sullivan Supply 1:00 pm Clipping Segment - Learn the current industry trends from the best Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience.

4:30 pm Group Discussion

- Managing fatigues, appetite and freshness on the show road

5:00 pm World Champion Cupcake Eating Contest 5:30 pm Dinner provided by Sullivan Supply

- Followed by Student/Professor hand-on experience 12:30 pm Lunch provided by Sullivan Supply 1:30 pm Showmanship Segment Followed by a mock show: students working w/professor & animal 3:00 pm Awards & Conclusion One-to-one discussion with the professors... at Stock Show University we stay until the last question is answered. *Please note there will be slight schedule changes for multi-species events.

One-to-one discussion with the professors... at Stock Show University we stay until the last question is answered.

Josh Elder Master Professor

The World Famous Cupcake Eating Contest

Tracy Coffland, Master Professor

We stay until the LAST Question is Anwsered!

Now Offering Two Options for Four Species Grad Programs this spring!

Tylee Williams, Manager Stock Show U & The Pulse Hillsboro, TX

Why Stock Show U? Luke Bolin, Communications Director, and John Sullivan, founder of Sullivan Supply and Stock Show University, discuss the Stock Show U program.

Why did you decide to start Stock Show University?

My brothers and I grew up as a product of the junior show cattle industry. We loved everything about it, but unfortunately our Dad was not heavily involved in showing cattle. We had to teach ourselves and it was the school of hard knocks. I would like to help families eliminate the many years of the learning curve so they can expedite the success they can ob- tain. When I was growing up there were not a lot of camps that were easily accessible. One of the attributes of the Stock Show University Program is that is it 100% free of charge and our student to professor ratio is unmatched. I am proud to say that we will share every bit of industry knowledge that we have to young showman that attend a Stock Show University clinic. If you have the desire to learn and want to be your best, Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University will help you get there.

What is the main goal of the Stock Show University program?

The main goal is to instill confidence and a can-do attitude in each student. The two- day Stock Show University Grad Programs are a tremendous confidence builder that is hands on learning for the exhibitor. The student works with the professor one on one and gets to absorb a tremendous amount of knowledge first hand. One of the other main goals is to get the kids off the show stick when the cattle are in the fitting chutes. We see all these families and kids that work so hard on their animals at home then they go to the show and have someone else fit their calf for them. We acknowledge that getting and asking for help is part of the learning process but we want to push the student to get involved at a younger age and not be scared.

We want them to be able to step in and be just as confident as the experienced fitters. We practice this ourselves as I told my daughter Sara when she showed interest in showing cattle that she is going to be involved in the fitting process as well. It is amazing how quickly these kids can get good and how fast their confidence builds if they are expected to do it.

What is your favorite part of the Stock Show University Grad Programs?

My favorite part is definitely the fitting/leg workshop. So many kids come to this program and feel like they are not good enough to fit a back leg on their own calf. After two days they walk out of the Stock Show University Grad Program confident enough to groom their calf ’s legs. We encourage them at the next show they are at to get involved in the process and not back off.

The smile on their faces for accomplishing this task is worth the weight in gold. It is also fulfilling to see the genuine care of the professors spending that one on one time with the students.

A lot of the success of this program is due to the professor’s willingness to take time out of their busy schedules to mentor youth that have a tremendous interest in showing livestock.

We know Sullivan Supply dedicates over $300,000 a year to the Stock Show U program. Why are you so committed to giving back to the youth?

Our devotion for this program and industry is simple, we believe in it! We think it is the best way to raise kids and spend quality family time together. It takes a lot of commitment, daily dedication and bonding to show livestock. In today’s world where everyone seems to be running from work, showing livestock turns hard working kids into successful adults. The young people are the future of this great industry. We are proud to offer complimentary programs like the Sullivan Supply Scholarship Program, Junior National Sponsorships, The Pulse daily livestock news and Stock Show University. These are tremendous financial re- sponsibilities when it comes to the youth of the livestock industry, Sullivan Supply is all in. Quite frankly, we feel fortunate that we can do it, but it is truly the customers of Sullivan Supply and their great support that allow us to be able to provide these programs.

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