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Getthecrapknockedoffthebootsaheadoftime. money’sworthoutofthe“showboots”. Soinstead,justchecka fewdaysbeforeyouplantopackandmakesurethebootsare fairlyclean. Here’sagreatexample,I startedcleaningouttheshowboxlastweekendsincewehadn’t everorganizeditsincecountyfair. Wehadextrapapers,stall cardsandDIRTintheboxthatneededtobescoopedout. Ialso realizedwewereshortoneshowhalterandlongTWOshow halters! Timetodosometrading,exchangingandreturningtoget itbacktotherightfulownersandgetthehaltersweneedBEFORE werealizeitonshowdayandgointopanicmode!
Makesureyouhavethekids’showshirtsbackfromthedry cleaners! Ifyouareoneofthoseparentsthatlovetoiron,I commendyou. Iverymuchdislikeironingandfinditmucheasierto sendtheshirtstothedrycleaners. Digtheir“best”jeansoutoftheclosetandgetthempreppedfor showday. (Ifyoudidn’talreadysendthejeanswiththeshirtstothe drycleaners.) Ijustdigoutthebetterpairsofjeans,fluffthemin thedryerabit,thenfoldthemwithacreasedownthefrontofthe legs,andputthemoverahanger. Ialsofindit’sbesttogoahead andputtheminthegarmentbagNOW,orelsethekidswillbe wearingthemthedaybeforeweleave! (Mykidsstrugglewiththe conceptof“everydayjeans”and“goodjeans”,simplygrabbing whateverisontopofthelaundrypile!)
Organizeandre-stocktheshowbox.
Mykidsare notoriousforgrabbingtheirbootsatthelastminute,onlytofind theyarecoveredincowpoopfromthelasttimetheyworked cattle! Isupposeonewayaroundthisistohave“workboots”and “showboots”,butmostkidsgrowsofastthatyou’dnevergetyour
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Preparesnacksorevenmealsthatcanbeeatenonthegowhileat theshow. Breakfastbars,freshfruit,andpeanutsarealwaysgotoitemsthatarepackeduptotaketoourstalls. Ialsopackupa coolerfullofbottledwater,andsomewaterflavormixes,because whowantstopay$2forabottleofwaterattheshow? Another thingIlovetodo,ifI’mnotcompletelyoverwhelmedinthefewdays precedingtheshow,istoprepareafeweasycrockpotmealsto tossinthecooler,andpackthecrockpotinthetrailer. Ikeepalittle plastictubofdisposableutensils,plates,bowls,andcupshandyto stickinthetraileraswell. Ialsostickinasmallfolduptable. Meatballsareafavoriteofmyfamilyandtheycaneasilymakea mealoutofmeatballsandchips. Anothereasymealwelikefor coolerweatherischili. Weoftenjusteatitoutofaredsolocup withaplasticspoon,sincewesometimesforgetthebowls! I’ve alsomadeupsloppyjoemixandshreddedroastbeforetowarmin thecrockpot,butthatmeansIhavetorememberbuns….andmake surethekidsarealittlemorecarefulabouthandwashing! Getthehealthpapersfromthevet.Thisshouldbeinboldletterson yourstockshowpreplist! Scheduleyourtimetostopbytheclinic foraquickinspectionandgetyourhealthpaperforyourevent. Savealittletimebygettingthenecessaryinfototheminadvance, likeacopyoftheregistrationpapersandanythingelsetheymight require. Puttogetherafolderorbinderwithallyourpaperwork. Iusethe foldersthathavethethreetabsinthemiddletoanchorinpapers sotheydon’tgoflyingoutwhenthekidstossdownthefolder. All thehealthpapersandregistrationpapersareslippedintosheet protectorsandfastenedintothebinder. Iprintalltheshowrules, schedules,copiesofentriesforms,etc.andpunchthemwitha3holepunchsothatIcanalsoattachtheminsidethefolder. Youjust neverknowwhatyoumightneedtoreferto,soItrytomakesure wehaveitall! Tips for fprepping or a show https://www.silverbarncattle.com/top ten stock show prep must dos/ https://extensionusuedu/cache/files/Show_Box_Essentials.pdf
Cleanoutthetrailer. Ifyouarelikeus,weloadallofourequipment andsuppliesintothefrontendofourstocktrailerandthenthe cattlegointhebackend. Well,ourtrailerisalittlebitlikeourboots usedeveryday! So,besuretosendthekids(orthehusband)out withascoopshovelandwaterhosetoremovetheremnantsofthe lastweek’scattlehaulingproject! Planoutwhatyouneedtotakeforcattletie-outbeddingandstalls (ifyouhavetobringyourown)andgetitorganized. Preferably, loaditinthetraileradayaheadofthetravelday,ifyou’vegotthe trailercleanedupanddriedout. Showschedule RuleBook BrandInspectionpapersforsteeranddairyheiferexhibitors Rubberbootsforwashinganimals First-aidkit bandaids,handsanitizer,antiseptic, SafetyPins Papertowels,towels/rags Waterbuckets,feedpans Shovel,rake,broom,fork,wheelbarrow Stiffbrushforcleaningfeedpansandwaterbuckets Toolkit screwdriver,hammer,pliers,wire,ducttape,zipties, markers,garbagebagsLawnchairs WashingSupplies Soap ScrubbrushHose/sprayerBucket Extrahalter ShowHalter Showstick Neckropes Fans Whattopackinyourshowbox Tips for fprepping or a show https://www.silverbarncattle.com/top ten stock show prep must dos/ https://extensionusuedu/cache/files/Show_Box_Essentials.pdf
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Doug Burris was introduced to the Texas Longhorn breed in 2014 in Barnesville, Ohio at Dickinson Cattle. He has worked for DCC ever since, where he now serves as the lead herdsman. Doug oversees as many as 1300 head of cattle where he fuels his passion for the breed. He has the unique opportunity to grow out as many as 400 calves a year and study them to maturity. Doug is an ITLA approved judge where he judges around the country.
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Doug Burris lives in Cambridge, Ohio with his wife Sara, and their two kids; Lorelei and Leo. He raises their herd of Texas Longhorn Cattle, scattered across Guernsey County.
Doug studied Biology and Business at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. His studies helped him to be able to undertake jobs at DCC including: AI, herd health and employee management. Doug and his family operate a small herd of longhorns outside of DCC. Burris Cattle has the opportunity to market show quality animals with the skills developed from their careers in the business. Doug uses AI to keep their herd of Longhorns competitive and marketable.
Russell and his wife, Felicia live in Kirbyville, TX on the family home place where Russell grow up. Russell is a fifth generation cattleman and has been working in the cattle industry for over 42 years. He has worked as a ranch manager, herdsman, custom cattle fitter & showman. While running his custom cattle fitting and showing service he produced numerous area and regional Champions, as well as World and National Champions. He works as a Herd Consultant, helping to build several successful breeding programs for a number of ranches over the years. He has an extensive background in bovine care and handling that has yielded successful results. Over the years he has put his background and knowledge to work managing the in-house embryo programs for several top Texas Longhorn herds. Russell enjoys being able to help people achieve their goals and dreams in the Texas Longhorn industry. While his primary experience has been working with Texas Longhorns, he grew up working on his family's cow-calf operation. Working alongside his father he learned how to handle all types of cattle. Russell and Felicia raise and maintain a herd of Longhorn cattle that are of the historic Butler bloodline. For Russell working with cattle is not just a job but a passion that he feels Blessed to be able to do. He also works with a number of top herds on their breeding and marketing programs through his Longhorn Round Up marketing service. Russell travels the country judging numerous Texas Longhorn shows each year including several of the major shows in the Longhorn industry. He is an approved ITLA and TLBAA judge. He has served as the Vice President and Secretary of ITLA (International Texas Longhorn Association) and served several years on the Breed Advisory Committee of TLBAA (Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America).
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In large iron skillet brown meat, add chopped onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add Rotel tomatoes. Peel and cube potatoes, add to meat mixture and cook until well blended, but not dry about 10 minutes
4 5 good sized potatoes (cooked with jackets on)
This recipe was my Grandmother's, passed down to my Mom, and then to me It was one of my Grandfather's favorites, my Dad's favorites, and now one of Larry's favorites. Since Fall is quickly approaching and we in the Longhorn World are busy preparing for Champ Show, I thought this was the perfect dish to share this month. It's hearty, quick, and easy Oh, and the best part is it is written in my Grandmother's words. Enjoy!
2 pounds ground Longhorn meat salt & pepper garlic powder
My Grandmother always served it with her amazing homemade cornbread, and so the tradition has continued!
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 medium onion (chopped)
*While this recipe is yummy just as it is, it is very easy to make variations I sometimes add in extra green chiles to give it a little more spice. I've used rice instead of the potatoes. If you want more veggies, you could toss in green beans or corn. Great any way!
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