The Top 10 The top 10 reasons why you should attend the 2021 Convention and Championship Show. 1. The Championship Show and Futurity judges are high quality Longhorn breeders coming from 5 states and from across the other side of the world. Utilizing judges from different geographical regions promotes fairness in the judging process. 2. It is the only place to be awarded bragging rights as the breeder or owner of an International Champion Longhorn. In 2020, over 600 entries competed for the honor to be called International Champions. 3. The Championship Futurity has some of the best young Longhorns competing and to be seen, while enjoying dinner, from around the country. The Championship Futurity is also the last Futurity on the Money Maker’s chase determining the years competition outcome. Further, it is the only major Futurity allowing Miniature Longhorns to compete. 4. The Somervell County Exposition Center is one of the top facilities in the country, strictly dedicated to livestock events, for Longhorns to be exhibited and viewed in multiple climate controlled arenas. 5. Youth have a assortment of events and competitions to participate in including the Championship Youth Show, speech contest, arts and crafts contests, photography contest, scholarship contest, ITLA Queen, Princess, and Lil Miss contests, fashion show, tail gate party, socials, Longhorn trivia contest, etc. 6. The Elite Heifer Sale is an opportunity to take home heifers from outstanding breeding programs throughout the country. The sale is the ITLA’s major fundraiser of the year worthy of your support in keeping member services the best in the industry. 7. The International Photo Contest provides the ITLA members outside of the USA an opportunity to submit their cattle to also compete for first in class Championship Buckles. The display of Longhorn cattle photographs from all over the world is worthy of viewing. 8. The ITLA Convention and Championship Show is the event of the year to see long established friends, make new friends, swap stock, and promote your breeding program at the many socials & dinners. 9. Anytime the family can spend quality time together in an agriculture environment is time well spent. Coming together with like minded folks to exhibit and view arenas full of the highest quality Longhorns from all over the country makes it all the better. 10. The annual business of your association is conducted. It is your time to view association financials, participate in Business Meetings, and directly address the Board of Directors on how you would like the future of the ITLA to look.
2021 ITLA CONVENTION & CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Wednesday, October 6, 2021
9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Receive Cattle 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Youth Social - Concourse 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Barn Social – Saloon
Thursday, October 7, 2021
8:00 A.M. – Championship Non-Haltered Show – Show Barn Arena 8:00 A.M. – Youth Longhorn Trivia Contest – Show Barn Arena 1:00 P.M. – Seminar - Banquet Hall 3:00 P.M. – Affiliate Presidents Meeting – Banquet Hall 4:30 P.M. – Board of Directors Meeting – ITLA Headquarters 6:00 P.M. – Social/Branding Party – ITLA Headquarters 6:00 P.M – Youth Tailgate Party – ITLA Headquarters
Friday, October 8, 2021
8:00 A.M. – Championship Haltered Show – Main Arena 3:00 P.M. – Youth Photographs and Arts and Crafts Entries Due 4:00 P.M. – Youth Speech Contest – Banquet Hall 5:00 P.M. – Elite Sale – Show Barn Arena 6:00 P.M. – Championship Longhorn Futurity/Dinner – Show Barn Arena
Saturday, October 8, 2021
8:00 A.M. – General Membership Meeting/Board of Directors Meeting – Banquet Hall 9:00 A.M. – Championship Youth Show – Main Arena 4:00 P.M. – Queen Contest Interviews – Show Office 6:00 P.M. – Social/ITLA Queen Fashion Show – Banquet Hall 7:00 P.M. – Annual Awards Banquet – Banquet Hall
IN MEMORY OF ITLA LIFETIME MEMBER & PAST PRESIDENT, GARY BRUCH
Gary D. Bruch, 80, passed away on August 23, 2021 at Newman Regional Health. Born on May 8, 1941 to Merle and Marie (Duncan) Bruch, Gary lived on his farm in Strong City with his wife of 43 years, Brenda (Miller) Filinger. Gary was a member of the ITLA for over 30 years, served as President and Treasurer, and was a respected Breeder and Judge traveling the country evaluating Longhorn Cattle. Gary was a recipient of the Jim Palmer Breed Promotion Award and the prestigious Charles Goodnight Award for his service to the Longhorn industry and the ITLA. Gary is survived by his children Danny Bruch and wife Kari of Emporia; Wendy Bruch and partner Eddie Williams of Kansas City, MO; Debbie Rogers and husband Derek of Lawrence; Jeff Filinger and wife JoAnn of Cuba, KS; Lisa Eidman and husband Steve of Cottonwood Falls, and Brian Filinger and wife Penny of Emporia. His 11 grandchildren include Darian, Ross, Erin, Claudia, Julia, Lydia, Max, Guy, Jake, Piper, Andrew, and great-granddaughter Franklynn. Gary also leaves behind a brother, Michael Bruch and wife Ethel of Kingman, and sister, Johneen Koestle and husband Steve of Partridge, plus nieces and nephews, Michelle, Melissa
Teacher. Farmer. Rancher. Community servant. Gary enjoyed several careers during his life. Gary thrived at serving as an elementary school teacher for 35 years. He taught fourth, fifth, and sixth grades in Cedar Point and Strong City, and remained a loyal Lady Bulldogs basketball and softball fan long after he retired. As his “second act,” following his service as an educator, Gary embraced his role as a farmer and rancher. He excelled at raising Longhorn cattle, and was deeply involved in the International Texas Longhorn Association for more than 30 years. He served in numerous roles with the association, including as past president and treasurer. Gary gave generously of his time and talents to support his community. He held the role of Chase County Commissioner for several years. And, he extended his commitment to the community he loved by serving on the Strong City Rodeo Board and the Chase County Fair Board. Favoring old westerns and 50’s music, Gary was happiest being on his tractor and working his farm. He was dedicated to the land in numerous ways. He created a fish hatchery and, when relaxing, preferred the sport of fishing. His spirited efforts to “catch a big one” led him from deep sea fishing to Central America. Growing up, Gary lived in Kingman County and graduated from both Arlington High School and Emporia State Teacher’s College. During recent years Gary and Brenda were active members of Grace Lutheran Church in Strong City, where they enjoyed the companionship of many friends. Memorial donations may be made to Chase County Athletics or Chase County 4-H, in care of Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, P.O. Box 220, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845.
ITLA Past President Mike Tomey, Current President Larry Smith and Past President Gary Bruch enjoying Gary’s beloved Mo_Kan sale this past spring
Our ITLA affiliates have had a busy summer hosting shows. Your ITLA Youth Directors have enjoyed meeting the youth all over the country. We hope to see all of you in Glen Rose soon! The Northeast (NETLA) affiliate held their annual show in Frederick, Maryland. NETLA Longhorns were also shown at the Washington County Ag Expo, York Fair, Montgomery County Ag Expo, and Frederick County Fair. The Ohio River Valley (ORVTLA) annual show was held July 16-17 in Wooster, Ohio. The Chisolm Trail (CTTLA) held their Fall Shootout in Decatur, Texas on September 4. The Top of the West affiliate’s annual show took place on September 5 at the Twin Falls County Fair in Idaho. These and the pictures featured in “Center Stage” are some pictures of the beautiful longhorns and talented youth that were on showcase this summer. Remember that any cattle shown at an ITLA affiliate show earn a $10 discount on their entries to the 2021 ITLA Championship show. Just choose “Qualifying” on your entry form. --
ITLA Youth Directors, Tonya & Curtis Abel with Children Danalee and Cody along with Show Chairs Bonnie and Shadow Seaman and Judge Rebecca Scott
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Entry Deadline – September 24th, 2021 Contestant Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ DOB: _______________________________ ITLA Youth Membership #:________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State: ____________ Zip:_______________ Phone: _____________________ Email: ________________________________________ When did you join ITLA: ________________________ Please attach an essay that describes yourself including your extracurricular activities, your current association with Longhorns, your favorite reason for spending time with Longhorns, how you see your involvement with Longhorns 10 years from now, and what would you do if you were President of the ITLA for a day. Please include multiple photos of yourself as well as a letter of recommendation from a non-family member on why you would be an asset representing the ITLA as Queen or Princess. •
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Contestant Signature:______________________________________________ Date:______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Mail Application To: International Texas Longhorn Association P.O. Box 2610 Glen Rose, Texas 76043 staff@itla.com
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ORVTLA AFFILIATE UPDATE The OHIO RIVER VALLEY TEXAS LONGHORN ASSN had their regular membership meeting Aug 21 at the Millersburg, Ohio, American Legion Hall. Finances were discussed after the annual show and futurity. The show was profitable and the futurity squeaked by with a few dollars in the black. The ORVTLA show continued to grow with entries and attendance from new Texas Longhorn producers from all over. Other items of business included a vote of confidence for Jeff Morris, the new president who just slipped into the harness up from VP, in the blink of an eye. Committee appointments for judge selection, show manager and futurity manager. Dates and locations of future events.Considerations of a 501c3 non profit status. Educational field days, and the election of Doug Burris as the new Vice President. It was an absolutely beautiful Ohio day with flowers, ten foot tall corn, soy beans over every hill, vineyards and Amish folks on the roads in buggies going everywhere. What a great colorful day with a gentle rain on the way? home. To join this growing organization, send $25 for one year of $200 for life to Treasurer, Carice Jameson, 34811 TSR 351, Brinkhaven, OH 43006. Pictured L to R, President Jeff Morris, Marsha Sherer, Tim Mills, Carice Jameson, Savannah Schar, Gary Hershburger, Prof. David Richardson, Robert Mastri, Ed Callan, Linda Callan, Doug Burris and John Sherer. Photo by Darol Dickinson
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Hey Yall! I have been getting ready to head to Decatur this weekend! I will have more on the CTTLA Show in Decatur next month, but I am so excited to see everyone and get to show this weekend. I am only taking one bull so I can help show for some awesome breeders!
The next big thing after Decatur is the ITLA Championship Show in Glen Rose. I can’t wait! I have been working on my scholarship application, my Queen Application, and making my lists so we don’t forget anything! I am participating in every contest I can, so make those speeches and join me! I am excited to say that at the Championship Show, I will be showing a few mini longhorns for the first time! Mrs. Mann contacted me and asked me to show for them and I am so excited to do so! You never know, you may see me with a mini or two of my own soon! Be watching the ITLA Youth Page because Tonya Abel is working hard to make sure the youth have a very memorable show! We will be having games, prizes, contests, a set up to sell some food goodies, and more. You can help by getting involved and bringing things and participating! So GET INVOLVED! In my personal life, I am working hard at the vet clinic, doing my high school work and I hit the halfway mark with the 1st Semester of college and I am really enjoying it! Some of you know that I sell longhorn beef. IN order to add to what I can provide my customers, I am also adding some cross-bred cattle and Angus beef to my label. I am excited to offer a variety to my customers and cant wait to hear their reviews. I also got my SENIOR BUCKLE this week! A lot of people get rings, but I am so excited to have this buckle to wear and then hang on my wall. I am only a Junior, but my Mom decided to get it for me early and I am so glad she did! Check it out and let me know what you think! I cant wait to see everyone at the Championship Show! Watch for some upcoming videos of things to do in Glen Rose in the next few weeks on Facebook. See you soon!
Introducing your New ITLA Member Services Representative! Ms. Mary Laskowski “My name is Mary Laskowski, I’m the new ITLA Member Services Representative! I’m originally from Conroe Tx, but I’ve made Stephenville my home for the past 4 years. I’m a recent Tarleton State University graduate where I studied Animal Science with an emphasis on Production for my major, as well as earning a minor in Agricultural Economics and a certificate in Equine Science. When I’m not in the office, you can be sure to find me on the back of a horse, or at ropings, sortings, ranch versatility and reined cowhorse shows. I’m so happy to be here and I can’t wait to meet y’all at the Champ Show!”
ITLA President Larry Smith and 5 Star Sale Host Brent Bolen at the ITLA Booth.
Championship Non-Haltered Show Thursday, October 7, 2021 Mr. Joel Dickinson - Barnesville, Ohio
Joel Dickinson was raised on the family cattle ranch in Colorado. Where he started young working on the Texas Longhorn ranch. Joel received a genetic scholarship to Abilene Christian College and later transferred to Colorado State University to earnan Ag Business Degree. Joel moved to Barnesville, Ohio, September, 1993 and started developing DCC. As manager of the cattle herds he was in charge of AI, herd health, nutrition, conservation, matings and has 7 full time employees. Dickinson Cattle Co, LLC runs up to 1400 head of registered cattle in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio. DCCI markets registered cattle, semen and embryos. Joel bred and raised Tempter, Over Kill, Winchester, Field of Pearls, Victory Lap, Drag Iron, Reckon So, Cut’n Dried, Time Line, Up Start and many other well known animals. Joel married Misty Stagner of Alamosa, CO, and they have 3 children, Marshall, Kara and Bry. Currently Marshall is serving in the US Army Reserve. The family is involved in showing cattle, physical fitness programs, karate, marksmanship, various sports and numerous church and world missionary activities. Joel and his family serve in Bible Baptist Church of Cambridge, Ohio where he is treasurer. Hobbies include deer hunting, wood work, metal sculpture, horn art, horn jewelry, building lakes, smoking beef, building houses, genetic study, and family camping. Joel is an approved ITLA judge and has judged shows in several states.
Championship Haltered Show Friday, October 8, 2021 Ms. Lizz Huntzberry - Smithsburg, Maryland
Lizz Huntzberry is a Lifetime Member of the ITLA and have been a member of the North east Texas Longhorn Association for 25 years. I have served multiple terms on both associations boards, and hold current seats. I have been President of NETLA three years and served as Vice President of the ITLA in 2019. I am currently the Chairman of the Show Committee and assist on the Youth Committee. Our family has been very active showing cattle since 1998. We are proud to say we have bred and raised several Elite animals and have exhibited both an All Age Champion Bull and Cow at past conventions and several Reserve All Age Champions. We attend many Affiliate Shows every year as well as regularly attending this Championship Show each year. I have been an ITLA approved judge for approximately 20 years. I have had the privilege of evaluating Longhorn Cattle at shows all over the country, including the National Western in Denver and many conventions. I always consider it to be an honor to judge here at the Championship Show. Thank you to all the exhibitors for your hard work and outstanding cattle I know will be here this year.
Championship Youth Show - Saturday, October 9, 2021 Mr. Mike Tomey - Bedford, Indiana
My Name is Mike Tomey, I Thank you for the opportunity to be your judge at the ITLA Championship Show. Jamie & I have 5 children, 4 grandchildren and live in Bedford, IN. We raise Texas longhorns, corn, and soybeans. We have been raising longhorns for 29 1/2 years. We run about 150 cows and crop about 3,000 acres with help from our children, Matthew and Michael that work on the farm. I was the president of ITLA for 2 years. When we look at longhorns, we like conformation, body, horns, disposition, and color. We have to look at the whole package to get the best longhorn for that day of judging. That is why I like being a judge and looking at these beautiful animals.
Raelynn Stephens – Chalk Mountain Texas
My name is Raelynn Stephens and I have been happily married to Stanley for 44 years. Our ranch is located about 10 miles west of Glen Rose, Tx. I have a Bachelor Of Music Education and played in the Jacksonville, Florida symphony for 4 years. We have two active dressage horses that have been showing on the USDF circuit for about 6 years. I found my true calling being a custom fitter for the last 30 years and breeding longhorns for the last 34. I am dedicated to the ITLA and served as Board of Director, ITLA Youth Director and ITLA Show Committee. I am also a member of the ITLA affiliate Longhorn Posse. One of my greatest accomplishments has been working with the youth. I have held several youth camps at our ranch and helped organize and educate at several others. I have been extremely active showing through the years, promoting , judging and making great lasting friendships with fellow longhorn enthusiasts. I have seen our industry grow and change and have diligently studied and educated myself on the direction that our breed is going. It is a honor to judge these outstanding longhorns. ITLA proud!
Kathy Palladini – Junction Texas
Kathy was raised in the Houston suburb of Clear Lake City - the home of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. She earned an A.A. in Accounting from San Jacinto College and then a B.A. in Business from the University of Houston while working full time as a NASA contractor. She spent her entire career with NASA, retiring from Lockheed Martin in 2013. She and her husband, Keith, purchased their first longhorns in 2014, shortly after acquiring their Junction, TX ranch. Actually, the longhorns were a gift from Keith – something he’d always wanted, but which Kathy had little interest in. But that soon changed. Kathy was drawn in by their gentle and curious nature, and amazing mothering ability. Within a few months, she was on her way to Barnesville, OH to pick out her own cows from Dickinson Cattle Company. She spent the next few years studying pedigrees, learning first-hand from some of the industry’s top breeders, attending as many longhorn events as possible, and building a foundation herd of “total package” females. Since her longhorn journey began, Kathy has successfully competed in both futurities and on the haltered show circuit with the bulls and heifers she has raised.
Doug Burris – Cambridge Ohio
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 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 oversees as many 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 county. Doug lives in Cambridge, Ohio with his wife Sara and daughter Lorelei. Sara works at the local school district as the technology coordinator. Together they operate a small herd of longhorns outside of DCC. Burris Cattle has the opportunity to market show quality animals with the skills developed from his career in the business. Doug and Sara are active members in the ORVTLA. They attend Bible Baptist Church of Byesville, Ohio. When he is not in the pastures with cattle Doug enjoys to hunt, fish and travel to state parks with his family.
Stan Searle – Monument Colorado
Stan and his family have raised Texas Longhorn cattle in Colorado for nearly a half-century. He grew up on a small ranch in eastern Washington and bought his first cattle when he was in grade school. He became interested in the Longhorns after he and his brother acquired Hoof & Horn magazine - later called American Cowboy which was devoted to ranching and rodeo. In 1975 Happy Shahan and Darol Dickinson invited Stan to meet with the TLBAA Board—to consider creating a magazine to serve Longhorn breeders. His family soon started the Texas Longhorn Journal—which was published until a few years ago. His business interests have included telecommunications and publishing—but the cattle business has been a big part of Stan’s life. He and his family live on Searle Ranch near Monument, Colorado. Silverado Ranch, owned by Stan and Gary Lake, is located on the plains east of Colorado Springs. Over the years, Stan has served as president of the Mountains & Plains affiliate, the Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation and the International Texas LonghorAssociation. He has judged shows and participated in various Longhorn seminars and events from coast to coast—as well as in Canada, South Africa and Spain. He has shown champion Texas Longhorns at major stock shows, including Denver, Fort Worth and Tucson. Stan and ranch manager Gary Lake have been successful in getting Longhorns major visibility and media attention with cattle drives through the cities of Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Colo. and on the Goodnight Loving Trail. The Silverado Ranch herd has been anchored by reputation sires, including Shadowizm, Winchester, Top Caliber and Top Shooter. Their “Predictable Genetics” program has produced grand champion cows,heifers, steers and bulls at major shows, including the International Texas Longhorn Show.
Dr. Humberto Nobre - Brazil
Humberto de Castro e Nobre is a fourth generation rancher who was born in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. His family operate a small beef and dairy operation. They raise Nelore and Girolando and started in the Texas Longhorn breed a few years ago. He received his degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The year after graduation he moved to the United States. Over the course of seven years, Humberto lived in five different states working and specializing in large animal medicine. He spent a year working as a veterinary assistant at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, a distinguished equine hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky. He then completed a one-year Internship at Mid-Texas Veterinary Associates, a clinic specialized in surgery, reproduction, and general care of rodeo bulls in Gustine, Texas. He received a masters degree in large animal theirogenology from Auburn University after completing a three year residency in food animal theirogenology. He also lived in Wisconsin and New York and spent time visiting several ranches and helping his lovely wife Lauren, who is also a veterinarian. Humberto developed a passion for Texas Longhorns when he was a young boy watching old western movies. His passion grew as he was exposed to the animals throughout his time in the US. He began to study the genetics and deepen his knowledge of the breed. He became a member of ITLA in 2019 and since then he has been participating in the ITLA Judging Clinic Webinar annually. In 2021 he provided live translation to a group of 10 Brazilians breeders who also watched the ITLA webinar. When he returned to live in Brazil, Humberto was part of a project working to get the Texas Longhorn breed recognized and approved by the Brazilian government. The project was completed in 2019. In 2020, he worked with a group of Brazilian cattleman to found the Brazilian Texas Longhorn Breeders Association (ABRALHO). His position in ABRALHO is vice-president responsible for the Herd Book.
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10 Daily Tips for Your Show Cattle Animal : Cattle - Purina Animal Nutrition When you want to be successful at sports, you don’t just show up for games and expect to win. You attend team practices; you practice at home and you follow the game plan outlined by the coach. The same concept applies to showing cattle. You prepare for the ‘game’ through daily animal care, grooming and seeking guidance from the pros or a ‘coach.’ You follow that game plan right up until show day. Bob May, Purina® Honor® Show Ambassador from Mineral Point, Wis., uses an intense and individualized game plan for each of his cattle. “Success in the showring starts with the cattle’s conformation but is achieved with consistent hard work and daily care to get the cattle where they need to be at the show,” says May. The calf may be the star athlete, but even the best athletes don’t perform well without proper daily training, management and a supportive team behind them. Daily care tips to help take your show project to the next level: 1. Involve a veterinarian. Before an animal arrives at your farm, have a plan in place through your veterinarian for health and vaccination protocols. Ask the prior owner for a full health history on the animal, so you can have all of the animal’s health information at hand. 2. Earn the animal’s trust. A show calf needs to trust you, and trust comes in the form of working with the animal on a daily basis. It may be a long, slow process, but it’s one that’s essential to form a partnership with your project animal. 3. Have a consistent feeding routine. May suggests feeding individually at the same time each day. Cattle crave consistency, and when they are fed inconsistently they might also eat inconsistently. May also emphasizes that calves may eat better when they eat in a group setting. To makethis possible, he will place individual calves in different runs nose-to-nose and feed them at the same time to mimic feeding in a group. 4. Monitor feed intake. Monitor what your animal is consuming at each feeding, and clean out old feed immediately. May has seen cases where new feed is simply dumped on top of old feed. “You can quickly lose track of how much feed your calf is actually consuming,” explains May. “You think they are getting 15 pounds at night, and they are actually getting 18 because someone didn’t clean out the old feed from the morning.”
5. Ensure water availability and quality. Animals should have access to clean, cool water at all times. This basic animal care tip is sometimes overlooked, according to May. “We clean our water tanks frequently,” May says. “Clean, cool water will keep cattle drinking and eating in those hot summer months when consumption usually drops off.” 6. Keep pens and cooler rooms clean. May mentions a good rule of thumb is if it smells or looks wet or dirty – clean it. A clean pen or cooler room will make grooming and daily care of the animal easier for both the animal and the exhibitor. “If you don’t want to be in those pens or cooler rooms because of the smell, then the animal doesn’t want to be either,” he explains. “Cooler rooms do not equate to hair growth. Cleanliness is most important for hair growth.” 7. Learn the hair cycles. Hair grows in 90-day cycles, and this knowledge can help you determine what stage an animal’s hair will be in (or you want to be in) as you arrive at your show date. For example, for a show in August, May’s goal is to have all the old hair removed by the middle of May. May doesn’t shear off any of his calves, but recognizes this is a standard practice for some breeds. Instead, he relies on a shedding comb to bust through and remove old hair. The shedding comb works best when hair is dirty and dusty, not wet or caked with manure. 8. Practice, practice, practice. May has his own children show their animals in competition at least twice before heading to their target show. This allows the animals and exhibitors to shake their ‘first-time jitters.’ “Specifically at the county fair level, it may be the first and only time both the kids and the cattle have seen the showring,” he explains. “And usually, that is not a good experience for the exhibitor or the animal.” 9. Find a hoof trimmer you can trust. May encourages all exhibitors to seek an expert in hoof care and recommends networking with other show enthusiasts to find a good trimmer in your area. Unlike clipping and fitting, there is little room for practice on hooves. “Find a good hoof trimmer that will do a little trimming on the top, but does most of the work underneath the hoof,” he says. “A bad hoof trimming can result in disaster.” 10. Stick to the game plan. Have a management plan. Identify important dates before the show, and execute your plan daily. “If you don’t focus on the management, other exhibitors will,” explains May. “And quite simply, if you don’t focus - those that do will beat you. They will be better prepared.”
The ITLA thanks the following early consignors for their donation of outstanding Elite Heifers in support of the ITLA. Mike & Linda Metcalfe John Stockton Russell Freeman Sue Burton Jeremy Johnson Joel Dickinson Joe Dowling Lovejoy Longhorns Dickinson Cattle Company Silverado Ranch
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