January/February 2013 Stock Show Edition by The Showtimes Magazine

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Favorite Daily Hair Care Product:

Kleen Sheen

As Described by Cautro Schauer ... Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Tail Adhesive Favorite Barn Tool: Air Express III Blower and Sullivan’s Fluffer Comb Favorite Daily Hair Care Product: Kleen Sheen Best Part Of Winning: “A dream come true!” when accomplishing a goal Favorite Hobby: Showing Steers Favorite Sport Team: San Antonio Spurs Favorite University: Texas A&M Favorite Stock Show: Fort Worth Stock Show All Time Favorite Calf: Spider Monkey Favorite Breed: Charolais Proudest Accomplishment: Winning the Grand Champion Steer at Fort Worth.

I have watched Cautro grow up in the Livestock business and it truly an honor to feature this bright young man! One thing about him, when he does something he does it right. It’s been quite a year for Cautro. Sullivan Supply/ Stock Show U Scholarship winner and Grand Champion at one of the toughest steer shows in the land

Future Goals: Receive a college degree, and pursue the field of animal reproduction.

A special Thank You to my family and friends that have helped over the years. Showman ...

Cautro Schauer Family: Parents, Fred and Beverly & Sisters Casandra and Amber Location: Beeville, TX Champion Title: Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Fort Worth Animal name: Spider Monkey Sire: Heatwave Dam: Donor 419 Breeder: Brandon Horn Raised: Travis Otterstad Purchased from: Adam Potts Clipper: Travis Otterstad and Adam Potts Show Day Help: Cuatro, Travis Otterstad and Adam Potts Daily Care Help: Cuatro and Dad (Fred) Feed Brand: Purina Honor Show Chow

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As Described by Danielle Hientz ...

Favorite Show Day Equipment: Smart Sensation Brush

Favorite Daily Hair Care Product: Kleen Sheen Favorite Barn Tool: Sullivan’s Fluffer Comb Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Final Bloom Daily Hair Care Tip: Make sure your cattle are clean. The cleaner they are the more their hair growth is promoted! Show Day Tip: Don’t put oil in their hair too early during the day on show day. Just put Kleen Sheen in their hair. If you put too much oil on it can weigh the hair down and dirt will stick to it. Favorite Hobby: Showing cattle Favorite Movie: Flica Favorite University: Michigan State Favorite Stock Show: American Royal All Time Favorite Calf: Dudley, my 2010 State Fair Champion Steer Favorite Breed: Charolais Proudest Accomplishment: Being able to share all three years of winning the Ohio State Fair with my family. Future Goals: I’d like to be an Animal Nutritionist and I am looking into judging at Black Hawk.

A special Thank You to my family, and to Tyler Winegardner and Ryan Dunklau in helping me get to where I am today.

Impressive three-peat that can only be accomplished with good old fashioned hard work, industry knowledge and a sharp eye for projecting champions. Congratulations Heintz family.

Danielle Hientz Showman ...

Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Ohio State Fair

Grand Champion Steer, 2010 Ohio State Fair

Grand Champion Steer, 2011 Ohio State Fair

Family: Parents, Chris and Michelle; Brothers, Tyler and Zach & Sister, Elizabeth Location: Lake View, OH Champion Title: Grand Champion Steer, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Ohio State Fair - THREE YEARS IN-A-ROW Clipper: Tyler Winegardner Show Day Help: My family & Austin Henthorn Daily Care Help: My family Feed Supplement: Grow & Shine Feed Brand: Showmaster JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 THE SHOWTIMES 7

Favorite Barn Tool:

Roto Brush

As Described by AJ Line ...

As Described by Dalton Line ...

Favorite Daily Hair Care Product: Kleen Sheen Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Final Bloom Favorite Barn Tool: Roto Brush Favorite Show Day Aids: Appetite Igniter Daily Hair Care Tip: Get your calves completely dry before you start working the hair. When working the hair, make sure to put plenty of natural oils back into the hair. I like to use Kleen Sheen for this. Show Day Tip: Make sure you have the calf ready on time!! Favorite Hobby: Hunting, football, baseball and working on cattle Favorite Movie: The Hangover Favorite Sport Team: St. Louis Cardinals Favorite University: U of I Favorite Show: Illinois State Fair All Time Favorite Calf: Holy Field Proudest Accomplishment: Winning the Illinois State Fair this past summer. Future Goals: I hope to take over the family farm and operating the cow herd.

Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Air Express III Blower Favorite Barn Tool: Roto Brush Favorite Daily Hair Care Product: Kleen Sheen Daily Hair Care Tip: Use a roto brush on their tops and legs to keep their hair growing. I also try to use a rice root brush on their body. In the winter make sure they have plenty of Revive in their hair to keep it healthy and appearing fresh. Show Day Tip: Stay focused and try to avoid any distractions on your way to the ring. When showing, pay attention to the judge as well as your calf to make it look its best! Favorite Hobby: Hunting, baseball, golf and basketball Favorite Movie: 21 Jump Street Favorite Sport Team: St. Louis Cardinals Favorite University: Western Illinois University Favorite Show: Illinois Beef Expo All Time Favorite Calf: Oreo Proudest Accomplishment: Reserve Champion Steer at this years NAILE Future Goals: I’d like to attend vet school at Iowa State University

Line Brothers

Showmen ...

Family: Parents, Todd and Joyce & Brothers, AJ and Dalton & Sister, Payton

Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Illinois State Fair, shown by AJ

Reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2012 NAILE , shown by Dalton 8

AJ’s Champion Title: Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Illinois State Fair Animal name: Holyfield - the back story ... this steer was missing half of is left ear, just like Evander Holyfield, thanks to Mike Tyson

Location: Seaton, IL

Dalton’s Champion Title: Reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2012 NAILE Animal name: Shadow

A special Thank You to Jason Raider, Brandon Jones, Todd Caldwell, Dave Guyer, the Bonham crew and finally to my family for getting me into this business and showing their support. I am proud of the Line Family for thinking of others .. SOLID LEADERSHIP: AJ donated 10% of his state fair winnings to the Peoria Children’s Hospital. His brother’s foot got caught in a grain auger and he was in the hospital for four months having 18 surgeries. The hospital took such great care of his brother, AJ felt like they deserved it. Now Dalton is back to playing basketball and showing cattle.

As Described by Gracie Russell ...

Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment:

Tail Adhesive

Favorite Barn Tool: Roto Brush Favorite Daily Hair Care Product: Kleen Sheen, works great on all type of hair coats in all seasons. Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Tail Adhesive & Prime Time Favorite Hobby: Showing cattle, playing sports and hanging with friends Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans Favorite Sport Team: Iowa State football and basketball Favorite University: Iowa State Cyclones Favorite Stock Show: National Western Stock Show All Time Favorite Calf: Pinto, my steer that won the Iowa Beef Expo this past year. We had a successful show season with him. He did very well at nearly every show he was enterted in. Favorite Breed: Chi/Maine Crossbred Proudest Accomplishment: Showing their Reserve Grand Steer at Denver. Future Goals: Attend Iowa State University and major in Ag Business.

A special Thank You to my family and Goretska Show Steers.

The Russell family is one of the truly great steer competitive families in all the land. I have great respect for their tremendous ability and friendly sportsmanship. Being humble and working hard pays off.

Gracie Russell Showman ...

Reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2012 NWSS

Family: Parents, Rob and Julie; Sister, Jaylynne and Brother, Keaton Location: Prescott, IA Champion Title: Reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2012 NWSS Animal name: Bob Sire: Monopoly Breeder: Bob May Purchased from: Tracy Goretska Clipper: Tracy Goretska Show Day Help: My family and I Daily Care Help: My family and I Feed Brand: Purina Honor Show Chow JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 THE SHOWTIMES 9

What can be said? Nothing quite describes the emotion, pride and inspiration that was seen around the ring when Taengkwa showed her heifer in Louisville. Taengkwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence and love of animals shined brightly.

Showman ...

Taengkwa Strugell

Taengkwa Strugell, 11 years old

Family: Parents, Dave and Jeanette; Brother, Jake & Sisters, Brooke and Parker Location: New Harmony, IN Show Ring Triumphs: NAILE, Illinois State Fair and DuQuoin County Fair NAILE Heifer: Shannon, bred and raised by Taengkwa Daily Care Help: Taengkwa halters her calves, washes them and blows them out with assistance from her father, Dave.

As Described by Taengkwa Strugell ... Exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Favorite Hobby: Showing cattle and writing Favorite Stock Show: NAILE

Favorite Barn Tool: Air Express III Blower

Sullivan Supply is inspired by you Taengkwa.

Favorite Book: Boxcar Children All Time Favorite Calf: Allison & Shannon

Taengkwa was born with ROP - retinopathy of prematurity - an eye disease that affects premature babies. She is fully blind, but has some light perception. When Taengkwa shows her calves herself, her father, Dave, tails her calf into the ring to start her in the right direction. After that, she is on her own. Her love for the cattle radiates in the ring. We were all inspired the moment she walked into the ring with her heifer Shannon this year in Louisville. Taengkwa moved to the United States in 2007 with excitment to meet cattle. She is very determined to work on her calves and do her daily chores. And she loves to drive the four-wheeler!! Proudest Accomplishment: Taengkwa had to jump a lot of hurdles to be able to participate in a reading contest. They finally agreed to let her compete and she placed third!! Future Goals: She would like to train animals, cats and dogs, to do tricks.

A special thank you to my dad in teaching me how to show cattle.

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Owners: Jirl and Brenda Buck & daughter, Bailey Location: Madill, OK Cow Herd: 250 Maine Cows; 40 Hereford Cows; 100 Bucking Bull Cows; and annually a 175 ET calves Years in the Industry: Pretty much all of Jirl’s life. He and Brenda started raising and selling club calves when they graduated from college in 1987. Buck Cattle Crew: Matt Scasta, Davey Young, Ray Unwin and Todd Herman Marketing Opportunities: Buck Cattle Company has an Annual Spring Edition Sale. This year it will be March 30, 2013 in Madill. They also have an Annual Fall Premier Sale held every October; Monthly On-Line Sales and Annual Bucking Bull Sales and Bucking Bull Female Sales.

Buck Cattle Co. As Described by the Buck Family ...

How We got Started in the Maine-Anjou Breed: My first involvement with Maines was at the Ferris Ranch in the late 70's & early 80's. After college I was running a set of club calf cows when Dr. Bob Morton sent us a group of Purebred Maine cows to run on shares. When I saw the demand for those Maine calves we began to develop our Maine-Anjou program. All-Time Favorite Donor: The infamous Pannell Miss 4072 Favorite Sire from the ‘Early Days’: Draft Pick Favorite Sire of Today: BK Unlimited Power 472U Our All-Time Favorite Champion: There are a few actually, but the one that probably comes to the forefront is when we raised and showed our first National Champion Maine-Anjou female in 2000. Proudest Moment/Biggest Accomplishment to Date: Again, there are several, but most recently was in 2010 when Bailey showed at two junior nationals - Herefords and Maine-Anjou - and she was fortunate enough to exhibit three Grand Champion Females - Polled Hereford, Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer. Feeding Program/Regimen: We feed Martindale Feed and use Vita Ferm additives. Sires Used for 2013 Calf Crop: BK Unlimited Power and X3 Favorite Barn Tool: The Buck Cattle Company Crew of course!! Really the most used tool in the barn would obviously be the Air Express III blower. But the crew has really started using the Smart Sensation brush on a daily basis to get that hair to lift off the body. Daily Hair Care Tip: During the winter months we use a lot of Kleen Sheen, Final Bloom and Rag Oil a couple times a week depending on temperature. For the summer months we rinse twice a day, using Mane & Tail daily, and do lots, and lots of brushing with a Rice Root brush. Future Goals: We always do have one main goal in mind; to be progressive. Every year we try to breed better, more advanced cattle than the year before. Our 18th Annual Fall Premier Sale was our best sale to date. We have future plans to expand our Hereford program, but there are no plans to take anything away from the Maine-Anjou side. We find it of great value to have several avenues in business. Our Bucking Bull program is a completely different clientel, but we find that our Herefords can be offered as another product to our Maine-Anjou clients. Advice for future cattlemen: Customer service and crew dedication, as well as raising progressive cattle are key elements in being successful. We believe it’s the customer service Buck Cattle Co. can offer our clients that has kept them coming back for four generations.

Nobody breeds more multibreed Champion livestock than Buck Cattle Co. - Maine, Hereford, Chi and Bucking Bulls. Impressive ... respect has been earned here. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 THE SHOWTIMES 11

The #1 daily hair care brush just got a big brother!

the

SMART SENSATION XL ™

Patent pending.

In June, the SMART SENSATION became the craze of the show cattle world. To complement the Original, we are pleased to introduce the XL. The XL is a wider version with 10 rows containing 199 uniquely placed ball-tipped teeth. These extra rows containing a total of 54% more teeth creates more gentle, stimulating contact to the skin and hair with each stroke to stimulate the natural oils from the skin to coat the hair and promote healthy hair growth. The XL creates increased hair separation of the hide to amplify hair volume. Sensations are available in two sizes: Original 7 row and now the NEW 10 row XL.

Sullivan’s

DUALLY

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25% Wider & Dual Sided

Hair Shedding Comb Now, truly a hair shedding comb designed for all show cattle hair coats ... thick or thin! Removing dead hair has never been so simple and eﬀective, EVER ... Saves Days! The extra-large 5” wide head covers 25% more area with each stroke than any previous shedding comb. This double-sided hair shedding comb features rounded stainless steel teeth with extra-wide spacing on one side that Patent pending. gently penetrate deep into the thickest, “wooly” hair coats removing old dead hair, yet leaving the healthy hair unharmed. Flip the comb over to the other side with narrow spaced teeth to remove dead hair from medium coats. Always remember ... the faster the dead hair is shed out, the faster new healthy hair will grow. 12 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

Less Stick for More Leg Perfection. Get more hair perfection with Sullivan’s new Teflon Combs. Teflon is a solid polymer that is considered to be one of the world’s most slippery and water resistant substances. It has one of the lowest measured coefficients of friction of any compound. For our application, it creates a baked-on surface to the comb teeth for reduced friction and a non-stick lubricant that allows the comb to glide through the hair easier, especially with a sticky substance like adhesives. Although not full-proof, especially since adhesive is still a very sticky substance, you will however be glad to see a 40 to 50% improvement of less matting, less hair drag, less static and less stick to the comb when fitting a leg. It is definitely easier to clean adhesives from the comb and saves time while fitting. Another industry first from Sullivan’s ... the Innovative Leader! Available as Sullivan Combs, Fluffer Combs, and Double-Stuff Comb.

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Congratulations to the Bonham Family, Oklahoma

Congratulations to the Schnoor Family, California

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Most Importantly we would like to say Thank You. Because of your support we can in return be strong supporters of the Junior Livestock Industry.

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STOCK SHOW EDITION

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WINTER SHOW PREVIEW

Show Results 102 American Royal 110 NAILE 126 Badger Kick-Off Classic 130 Heart of it All 132 Michigan Winter Classic 134 Arkansas State Fair 136 Hoosier Beef Congress 142 West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thoughts

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From The Editor

Homefield Advantage Covering the National Western

unlike any other Livestock Magazine . hen it comes to livestock magazines, no one covers the National Western Stock Show like The Showtimes. After a year filled with traveling to shows in Louisville, KY, Kansas City, MO and Milwaukee, WI it is nice to finally be home for Denver. Located only 18 miles from our office, the National Western is basically in our backyard. We will be in Denver during the entire show from January 12-27, 2013! Be sure to stop by our booth in the Livestock Exchange Building or our Display Bull Pen! We will be distributing over eight pallets of magazines at the show with over 45 boxes per pallet. When we promote that we will be distributing our Stock Show Edition in Denver we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean just a few boxes. This same issue last year we reached over 18,500 people (just over 10,000 printed and approx. 8,500 online views)! We are very excited for this years show! Also look for The Showtimes in Fort Worth and Sioux Falls!

unique cover to the last page there is something for everyone in this issue. You will find outstanding articles from Erin Dorsey and Luke Bolin as well as show results from the fall shows! Be sure to check out our Winter Show Preview starting on page 33 as well as our new Hall of Fame member on page 90.

I can definitely say this is one of my favorite issues. From our very

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I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it is already 2013! Since we started the magazine at the close of the 2007 National Western until now, we have met so many amazing people from across the country! We would like to thank everyone for your continued support over the past six years! The Showtimes is a magazine about you; your livestock, your businesses and your life. We look forward to a very exciting year of The Showtimes and seeing many of you in the yards and on the hill at the National Western! We hope you enjoy the January/February 2013 Stock Show Edition! Happy New Year,

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ELIZABETH NESSLER ... Champion Horned Hereford Heifer, ’12 Illinois State Fair, and Division II Champion Owned Horned Heifer, ’12 National Junior Hereford Show. Bred by Us. BAILEY BUCK ... Grand Champion Female, ’12 National Junior Chianina Show & Reserve Champion Maine-Tainer Female, ’12 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Bred by Davis & purchased in ’11 Spring Edition Sale

TREY MOORE ... Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female, ’12 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Bred by Moore

Saturday, MARCH 30, 2013

1:00 PM at the ranch, Madill, Oklahoma Selling approximately 55 head of Show Heifers and Donor Prospects • 30 head of Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer • 15 head of Hereford, both Horned & Polled • 10 head of Shorthorn, Chi, Simmental, Angus & AOB Texas Scramble Certificates Accepted. Females were born from May 2012 to November 2012

COLE MOORE ... National Champion MaineTainer Female, ’12 Fort Worth Stock Show & Reserve Supreme Champion Female, ’12 Oklahoma Youth Expo Bred by Buck

LADD LANDGRAF ... Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female,’12 NAILE Junior Show & ’12 Oklahoma Youth Expo. Bred by DJ’s Cattle Co.

LAUREN SNODGRASS ... Champion Chianina Female, ’12 Fort Worth Stock Show Bred by Buck & Broken Oak

MACIE McCULLOM ... National Champion Maine-Anjou Female, ’12 Fort Worth Stock Show & Supreme Champion Female, ’12 San Antonio Bred by Buck & Gibson

LAUREN SNODGRASS ... Reserve Champion Open MaineTainer Female, ’12 NWSS Bred by Moore

LUCAS WISNEFSKI ... Reserve Champion Junior Maine-Anjou Female, ’12 NWSS. Bred by Buck & Bond Sold with Winegardner

HALEY HUDSON ... Champion Horned Hereford Female, ’12 NWSS. Bred by Chruchill & purchased in ’11 Spring Edition Sale

ADDISON DUPREE ... Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female,’12 NAILE Open Show Bred by Moore Cattle Co.

MASON WALKER ... Grand Champion MaineTainer Female,’12 NAILE Open Show Bred by Davis

AVRY WOOD ... Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female,’12 NAILE Open Show Bred by Buck Cattle Co & Moore Cattle Co.

Jirl, Brenda & Bailey Buck Madill, OK 73446 • www.buckcattle.com 580-795-7271 • 580-795-4865 mobile • jirl@buckcattle.com Todd Herman 918-605-5137 Matt Scasta, Davey Young & Ray Unwin, Show & Sale Cattle All Buck cattle are fed MFM Feeds & Sure Champ. Talk to us about their advantages.

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Saturday, February 23 • 12:00 NooN Judge: Jon DeClerck

South Dakota State University

Awards:

Grand Champion Steer ...........................................................................$1000 Reserve Grand Steer ..................................................................................$500 Grand Champion Heifer ........................................................................... $750 Reserve Grand Heifer ................................................................................$500

pre-entry postmark deadline: Monday, February 11: $25 • Late Entries: $35

Grand Champion Heifer .........................................................................$1000 Reserve Grand Heifer ................................................................................$500 Grand Champion Steer ............................................................................. $750 Reserve Grand Steer ..................................................................................$500

Pre-Entry Postmark Deadline: Monday, February 11: $25 • Late Entries: $35

Friday, February 22:......................................................................7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, February 23: ...............................................................7:00 to 10:00 AM Sunday, February 24: ................................................................... 6:30 to 7:30 AM Show begins: ...............................................................................................9:00 AM 30 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

Colby Olsen: 605-680-4676 Garret Weber: 507-530-3861 Alpha Gamma Rho • 1929 8th St • Brookings, SD 57006

SuNday, February 24 • 9:00 aM

Awards:

Registration:

Health and registration papers required. Generators encouraged. Room Blocks under Alpha Gamma Rho. Staurolite Inn and Suites, 605-692-3111 or Super 8 Motel, 605-692-6920 or Days Inn, 605-692-9471. Steers shown by weight and divided into English and Exotic. Heifers will be shown by age and breed. Breeds with 5 or more entries will show as a breed. Top 5 will be selected.

for more information, contact:

registration:

South Dakota State University

general information:

Judges: Mark & Deb Core

The SDSU Block and Bridle invites you to join us for the 2013 Jackrabbit Classic, held in conjunction with the AGR Presidential Steer and Heifer Show.

General Information:

Generators are encouraged. Health papers are required. Steers will be show according to hip height and heifers by age. Breed heifers and English steers must be accompanied by proper registration papers.

For more information, contact: Lane Peterson: 605-870-6220 Tim Anderson: 320-287-4086 SDSU Block and Bridle Club, Animal Science Complex Box 2170 • Brookings, SD 57007

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WINTER SHOW PREVIEW

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to make the NWSS the “Super Bowl” for the livestock industry. 2013 will be the second year of using a Three Judge System for the Junior Market Beef Show. The 2013 National Western Stock Show is shaping Last year’s exhibitors were very happy with the outcome of the up to be another barn buster event! Entries in most categories placings. This looks to be the norm going forward for this of livestock are up and enthusievent. asm is high! he 2013 National Western Stock Show...

As we look forward to 2014 the NWSS is planning to add Breed Shows to the Junior Market Beef Division. We are currently working with the various breed associations to determine which of them want to participate and what the qualifying require-

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ments would be for each breed. There is general consensus that for a breed to have their own show it will need at least 7 head to qualify. Keep watching the livestock page at www.nationalwestern.com/livestock for more information as it becomes available. Another concept for the 2014 show that NWSS is currently working on is called “The Heifer Mart”. The event will take place in a designated area in the Historic Yards and give exhibitors an opportunity to lease pen space to display and sell groups of females 

JUDGES

Matt Kennedy Jr. Market Goat & Showmanship

Kirk Stierwalt Jr. Market Beef Showmanship

Mark McCully Maine-Anjou JBH

Marvin Ensor Jr. Market Lamb Show

Blake Bloomberg Open Prospects

Marty Ropp Red Angus JBH

Nick Warntjes Jr. Market Lamb Showmanship

Paul Hill Angus JBH

Shane Bedwell Salers JBH

Bobby Listen Jr. Market Swine & Showmanship

Jared Boyert Charolais JBH

Jake Scott Shorthorn JBH

Kyle Conley Gelbvieh JBH

Tyler Winegardner Shorthorn Plus JBH

Gene Steiner Hereford JBH

Dr. Scott Schaake Simmental JBH

Randy Daniel Limousin JBH

Look for the complete list of judges online at nationalwestern.com

Chris Mullinix Jr. Market Beef Show Jack Ward Jr. Market Beef Show Scott Griener Jr. Market Beef Show

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WINTER SHOW PREVIEW privately or through an online sale organized by the National Western Stock Show. This event would not have a show associated with it although these females could be exhibited in other existing shows that they qualify for. The NWSS believe this event will fill a niche not currently being fulfilled for buyers and sellers of quality cattle. We are seeking input from breed associations and the Yards Committee to make this a successful event. If you have questions or input please contact the Livestock Office and also keep watching the website NWSS website. â&#x2013;

Baylor Bonham, OK

Taylor Walker, TX

Brock May, WI

Drey Marceaux, LA

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NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW FUN FACTS

The invention of the world’s first “cheeseburger” belongs to Louis Ballast, who, in 1935, grilled a slice of cheese onto a hamburger at his Denver Humpty Dumpty drive-in.

Denver is the second most educated city in the United States. Denver has spent more than $8 billion in the last decade on new attractions including building three new sports stadiums; a new downtown amusement park; a new world-class aquarium; three new art museums; a new opera house; a new 1,100room Hyatt hotel; and doubling the size of the Colorado Convention Center.

The Mile High City really is a mile high. Denver’s State Capitol building has a spot on the west steps that is 5,280 feet above sea level. Denver receives 300 days of sunshine a year! That’s more sun than San Diego or Miami Beach.

Sierra Jade Martin, TX

Justin Willoughby, IN

Luke Davis, OK

Denver International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in the United States and the 11th busiest in the world.

Daleanna Juul, CO

The dome of the Colorado State Capitol is covered with 200 ounces of 24K gold, but the really priceless building material was used inside as wainscoting. It is Colorado onyx, a rare stone found near Beulah, Colo. The entire world’s supply was used in this building and no more has ever been found.

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WINTER SHOW PREVIEW

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW

January 18 - February 9, 2013 Fort Worth, TX

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ince 1896, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has remained a prominent figure in the livestock industry. The nation’s oldest livestock show will see over 22,000 head of world-class livestock roll through “cowtown” this January/February.

“We started out 117 years ago as a livestock show and our focus remains the same today,” said Bradford S. Barnes, president and general manager. “Our Show ensures a progressive future for agriculture by assisting in the development and education of 4-H and FFA students.”

While the show is continually looking ahead, the focus on the livestock industry and our youth is unwavering. In 2012, the show was proud to host six national livestock shows, 16 auctions and anxious to greet over 10,000 Texas junior exhibitors and wish them well in their competitions.

Youth exhibitors from all corners of Texas work yearlong for the opportunity to participate at the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. High quality market and breeding livestock competitions as well as judging contests and other leadership events are hosted during the run of the Show for Texas 4-H and FFA students with

numerous premiums, trophies, scholarships and bragging rights up for grabs. The coveted annual Junior Sale of Champions on February 4 is a culmination of hard work for the exhibitors of champion market animals at Fort Worth with buyers competing in a live auction and 100% of the proceeds going to the students. Fort Worth has many new additions planned for 2013! New paved, lighted and landscaped parking area on the south side of the property along the new Trail Drive (formerly Harley Ave). Guests will find two new entry gates including satellite Rodeo Ticket Offices conveniently located along Trail Drive (in the past, all walk-up rodeo ticket sales occurred at the main Rodeo Ticket Office located on the north side of the property). TCU Day (all new!) is January 31st. Anyone wearing TCU apparel that

day will receive free general admission to the Stock Show grounds (rodeo performance not included). Additionally, we are offering $10 rodeo tickets with a valid TCU student ID. We are encouraging the community to help us turn the Stock Show grounds purple that day, including the Will Rogers Tower and inside the Coliseum! Last year we introduced our Stock Show App for the Smartphone and Android markets. We have improved upon the App for 2013 by including more user-friendly features. However, probably the most exciting feature will be the all-new Score It! feature. This new feature, used during rodeo performances, will allow patrons in the rodeo to actually become the arm-chair judges and provide a score for the rough stock events and predict a time for the timed events. â&#x2013;

SHOW DATES

Jr. Heifers - Jan. 26-28 Jr. Breeding Sheep - Jan. 28 Jr. Wether Goats - Feb. 2-3 Jr. Wether Lambs - Feb. 2-3 Jr. Barrows, Jr. Steers - Feb. 7-8

NOW + THEN 2012 GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER Cuatro Schauer

2011 GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER Landry Barton

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WINTER SHOW PREVIEW

JUDGES

Mark Johnson Steer Show Bob Listen Barrow Show Cade Wilson Wether Lamb Show Chad Coburn Wether Goat Show Lee Pritchard Angus, Brahman, Simbrah Chris Sankey Beefmaster, Brangus, Santa Gertrudis Ryan Cotton Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental Look for the complete list of judges online at fwssr.com

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FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW

HISTORY + TRADITION

1896 First Stock Show takes place in March on the banks of Marine Creek in North Fort Worth, second show held October 12-13 to coincide with the National Livestock Exchange Convention meeting; October 12: first parade opens the Stock Show.

1965

1901 The Stock Show officially adopts name: Texas Fat Stock Show. 1908 The Northside Coliseum, site of the annual cattle show, was billed as “the most opulent and dynamic livestock pavilion in the entire Western Hemisphere.” The Coliseum featured enormous skylights, patriotic flags and bunting, and incandescent lights. – Northside Coliseum completed as show’s headquarters in February: Samuel Burk Burnett, founder of the famous 6666 Ranch, becomes the show’s president; show opens under new name: National Feeders and Breeders Show. 1943 No Stock Show due to World War II.

1909

1958 Fort Worth Rodeo became first to receive complete live national television coverage; guest stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were hosts on NBCTV with George “Gabby” Hayes and the Sons of the Pioneers; Amon G. Carter, Jr. becomes the Stock Show’s chairman of the board. 2008 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

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News

Showtimes Booth at the 2012 Ak-Sar-Ben

The Showtimes 2013 Ag Media Summit Logo Design Wins Logo Contest The Showtimes entered a logo design contest for the 2013 Ag Media Summit. Our logo was selected to be used for the 2013 event! Since Buffalo is known for their Buffalo Wild Wings we designed the logo with a winged theme. The 15th Annual Ag Media Summit will be held August 3-7, 2013 in Buffalo, New York.

Showtimes Booth at the 2012 American Royal

The Showtimes Travels East for the 2012 Fall Shows From September through December we were on the road promoting our Fall Edition and Year End Edition. We kicked things off with a week in Omaha, NE for Ak-Sar-Ben. In October we traveled to Kansas City, MO for two weeks at the American Royal. In November we distributed magazines at the NAILE in Louisville, KY and then traveled down to Nashville, TN. We wrapped up the fall show season with a booth at the Badger Kick-Off in Wisconsin! It was a very busy fall for the magazine! It was nice seeing everyone at all of the shows. We made new friends and enjoyed seeing the different parts of the country. Look for videos from the shows on our free iPhone App and YouTube page! 42 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

Unloading Magazines in Louisville for the NAILE

Showtimes Booth at the Badger Kick-Off Classic

The American Royal Livestock Auction Rewards Youth Exhibitors at Record Levels American Royal supporters rewarded youth exhibitors with record and near-record prices for championship animals at the association’s annual Junior Premium Livestock Auction (JPLA) on October 28. The Grand Champion Market Steer was purchased for $100,000 by Neal and Jeanne Patterson with the Cerner Corporation. The Reserve Grand Champion Steer brought $55,000 and the Grand Champion Market Hog brought $32,000, representing record prices for both of these categories. The Reserve Grand Champion Steer was purchased by R. Crosby Kemper Jr. and the Grand Champion Market Hog was purchased by a group including Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder, David & Beth Fowler, Steve & Debra Frye, Rick & Nancy Hoffman - Triumph Foods, KPMG LLP, Brant Laue, Laue Ranch, Ron & Kelly Lockton, Bert & Stacy Macy, Greg & Liz Maday and David & Cynthia Savage. American Royal supporters attended to bid on winning animals from all categories to continue the tradition of “Supporting Youth and Education since 1899.” A portion of each sale was contributed to education and scholarships. “The proceeds of this event directly benefit the wonderful young people who are focused on our country’s backbone – Agriculture. We thank the supporters at our auction that purchased, at premium prices, livestock with a sales value of $430,000. This is outstanding support from our community for these youth exhibitors. The youth who dedicate their lives to agriculture and who benefit from this auction deserve to be recognized with the support of our Greater Kansas City Community,” says Brant Laue, Chairman of the 2012 American Royal. A total of 63 head of livestock were sold, including 23 steers, 25 hogs, 13 lambs and 2 goats. The results for Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions were as follows: Grand Champion Market Steer Exhibitor: Baylor Bonham, Newcastle, OK Sale Price: $100,000 Buyer(s): Neal & Jeanne Patterson Reserve Champion Market Steer Exhibitor: Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, CA Sale Price: $55,000

Buyer(s): R. Crosby Kemper, Jr. Grand Champion Market Hog Exhibitor: Blake Goss, Canute, OK Sale Price: $32,000 Buyer(s): Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder, David & Beth Fowler, Steve & Debra Frye, Rick & Nancy Hoffman - Triumph Foods, KPMG LLP, Brant Laue, Laue Ranch, Ron & Kelly Lockton, Bert & Stacy Macy, Greg & Liz Maday, David & Cynthia Savage Reserve Champion Market Hog Exhibitor: CJ Conner, Tuttle, OK Sale Price: $15,000 Buyer(s): Greg & Liz Maday Grand Champion Market Lamb Exhibitor: MacKenzie Fruchey, Fayette, OH Sale Price: $10,000 Buyer(s): Saddle & Sirloin Reserve Champion Market Lamb Exhibitor: Beth Zuber Sale Price: $10,000 Buyer: Sandy Kemper Grand Champion Market Goat Exhibitor: Cooper Bounds, Taneytown, MD Sale Price: $9,000 Buyer: David & Beth Fowler, Brant Laue, David & Cynthia Savage Reserve Champion Market Goat Exhibitor: Kaylie Stone, Gurdon, AR Sale Price: $7,000 Buyer: Neal & Jeanne Patterson The American Royal thanks everyone who attended and was involved with this event that truly reflects the mission of the American Royal of supporting youth and education. Look for photos and bios of the 2012 American Royal Champions in our Show Results section starting on page 102!

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NEWS

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November Showtimes Hall of Fame member Bo Sanders receiving his plaque at steer weigh-in in Kansas City.

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SULL Red Knight 2030 National Champion Shorthorn Bull, NAILE

SULL Blue Baby 2001 National Champion ShorthornPlus Female, NAILE Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, 2012 NAILE Junior Show Congratulations Sara Sullivan

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SULL Dream Big 1126 Reserve National Champion Shorthorn Female, NAILE Congratulations Stade Farms & William O’Sullivan

SULL Very Rose Mary Grand Champion Female, 2012 American Royal Open Show Congratulations Nick Sullivan

SULL Crystal’s Tootie Division III Reserve Champion Female, 2012 NAILE Open Show Congratulations Sara Sullivan SULL Crystal Judy 1471 Reserve Grand Champion Female, 2012 American Royal Junior Show Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female, 2012 National Junior Shorthorn Show Congratulations Sara Sullivan

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Meet The Exhibitor

Luke Bolin

From Football to the National Shorthorn Jr. Boad, Luke Shares His Story of How He Started Showing Cattle. BY LUKE BOLIN, AR

tay hungry, stay foolish is a quote from late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs; it hangs above my door so every time I leave the house I am reminded to stay hungry and stay foolish. My name is Luke Bolin and I am a senior at the University of Arkansas studying Agricultural Communications. You have not seen me in front of any major backdrops or pulling a champion through the barns, but you have most likely seen me tailing calves

in the Shorthorn ring with my fellow junior board members. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t measure my success in the show cattle industry by the number of banners hanging on my wall but by the skills, experiences, and friendships I have made through the 7 years I have been in this crazy game of showing cattle. I grew up in Harrison, Arkansas, which is a town of about 12,000 people located just about 30 minutes from the Missouri state line. Harrison is centered on two things: sports and cattle. I had a childhood similar to every other kid in Harrison. I played just about every sport imaginable and real-

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ly the only exposure I had to the cattle industry was seeing stock trailers headed to the sale barn twice a week. As I began junior high I found myself conforming to the image of what I was supposed to be. My parents pushed me into football, my dad had been a big football star at Harrison, and it was just the natural progression in my town to follow in your parents footsteps. There was one small problem though, I hated playing football. I continued to do what I thought was expected of me, I found myself just going through the motions and being unsuccessful on the football field simply because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be

successful at football. I began high school with the same mentality I had in junior high, but I slowly saw it begin to affect my life. I really didn’t fit in anywhere. Sure, I had all kinds of friends but I didn’t feel like part of any specific group. As you can tell football wasn’t my thing, I was a good student but not in the elite group, and really just struggled to find where it was I fit into the big scheme of things. That was all until an unexpected trip to the county fair bought me a ticket on this crazy roller coaster I am still riding. My family and I had always gone to the county fair just as a something to do, but that year something was different. At the time my brother was a little more headstrong than I was, and he had put an end to his football career after day two. So when we went to the fair that year we really noticed for the first time the show cattle that were on display, and seeing how my brother was looking for something new to occupy his time we decided we were going to show cattle. I remember sitting on my grandparents back porch trying to decide if we wanted to show Holsteins or Jerseys. It was pretty safe to say everyone around us thought we were crazy, we had never owned a cow let alone shown one and frankly we were scared to death of them. But with a lot of help from our grandpa we were in the cattle business a month later with a small herd of Brangus cross commercial cattle. That next spring my brother and I showed our first calf at the local jackpot show, and there was no turning back. We were officially hooked on all things relating to show cattle. I don’t know if it was the 30+ jackpots shows we were going to

every year or what, but suddenly showing cattle became the only thing that made sense. In my junior year of high school the county fair ended up falling on the same night as the homecoming game, despite my constant begging, I was on the football field that Friday night, or should I say the sideline. As the year progressed the show cattle fire kept burning inside me and before I knew it I was putting everything I had into my cattle. By May of that year I was knee deep in spring football practice when I had an epiphany, as I stood in line waiting for next snap, I looked up on the hill in the distance and saw a herd of cattle grazing. I knew right then I had to do what I had wanted to do for 5 years. I drove home and told my parents I was going to walk away from football at the end of the school year. That marked a major change within me, I was no longer going to conform to what I should be and finally follow my dreams, which had all of a sudden

been taken over by cattle. Stay hungry, stay foolish kept resonating in me, I was always looking for ways to become more involved in the show cattle industry, always looking for a way to expand what I now loved. It didn’t take too many shows for me to realize that I wanted to expand into Shorthorns. It was love at first sight for me and Shorthorns, coming from my small herd of Brangus cattle; I could not have wanted to head in a more opposite direction. But when the first Shorthorn landed on our farm it not only became a passion for me, but for my whole family. In a fairly rapid fashion our fields turned from floppy eared black cattle to a sea of red, white, and roans. Today we have the same herd of Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus cattle which will no doubt serve as a jumping off point to the future of my brother and I’s herd. For me being involved with

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the leadership side of the show cattle industry came naturally. I began in 4-H and from there the sky was the limit. I wanted to be the best I could be for the 4-H group that I was involved in; I quickly became president and had a hunger for more. Going to the endless number of jackpot shows I met tons of great people and got involved with the Arkansas Junior Cattleman’s Association (AJCA). While my biggest accomplishment in an AJCA show ring was supreme heifer a few times, and being Reserve in Showmanship points, the thing I am most proud of is the time I served as the Area 1 Vice President of the AJCA. I got to expand my knowledge of cattle industry and work with some really amazing people. Michelle Rieff, which is the state director of the AJCA, has a special knack for

impacting the lives of the juniors she works with. Now, seeing as how I was a complete Shorthorn nerd, it didn’t take long for me to sneak my way into the Arkansas Junior Shorthorn Association. After a few years of being a member I was elected as President of the Arkansas juniors and I really wanted to make an impact on the breed within the state. After two years as President, and some really amazing memories I feel confident me and my officer team changed it for the better. All of the advisors and juniors I worked with during my time with the Arkansas Junior Shorthorns became like family and one I couldn’t do without. But by far the events that impacted my life the most were junior nationals. I attended my very first Shorthorn junior nationals in 2008 and I haven’t missed a year since. In

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2011, I did the unthinkable and decided to run for the Shorthorn junior board. Of course coming from Arkansas I wasn’t as exposed to the national show scene as the majority of the people that would run for the board. No one knew my name, and no one from Arkansas had ever run for the board so I was going in completely blind. The week of junior nationals arrived and nerves were on high alert, I was oddly confident going into the week. Then as I began to get involved with the different events of the week I realized just how much I wanted to be one that board, and also how little of a chance I had. Walking to tie outs one night, I had a bit of a break down, but a family that is very special to me pulled me aside and prayed with me. That really helped to remind me that God had a plan for me and

that it would all work out the way it was supposed to. At the end of the week came the awards banquet and the night that changed my life forever. When the retiring junior board member got up to hand off his jacket, and began to read to bio of the new junior board member I was overwhelmed with emotion. Putting on that red coat that night has changed my life in more ways that I could ever put into this article. Since I have been on the Shorthorn junior board there have been 11 other board members that each has special meaning in my life in one way or another. There is one person however that continues to influence me daily and if you ask any other junior board member they will say that Gwen Crawford is the person to credit with having the biggest impact on not only the junior board but every junior that she reaches. Some people may think we are crazy by constantly saying we are 95in’ but the lessons Gwen teaches us will stay with us forever. I have been blessed with an amazing set of parents who have never failed to support my brother and I. Whether it’s rinsing our heifers while we are off at school or pulling us to the 400th jackpot show, they have always stood by us. My brother Landon is my partner in crime, we may fight or have heated discussions but at the end of the day we value and respect each other’s opinion. He is on the road to fulfilling his dreams on the Purebred Ranch Operations Show Team, at Connors State College. This past summer I had a chance to work with the American Hereford Association at the

Junior National Hereford Expo as an ambassador and during the showmanship contest the top ten where asked by the judge to thank the people who got them to where they are. It was really something that made me think and such a cool opportunity for those ten individuals. We have all practiced our thank you speech but very few of us get the opportunity to actually thank the people who have gotten us to where we are. If I were ever given the chance I would have to first thank God, without him I would be nowhere and have nothing, my family would be next, then the influential people like Gwen Crawford that continue to make me a better person, all of the amazing breeders that have helped me along the way, and finally publications like The Showtimes that give unknown people like me a chance to share their story. In June I will be going off the Shorthorn junior board and faced with the very difficult task of finding my way in this industry after my amazing time on that board. Chances are I will never show a national champion, or even a class winner. But I have found a passion for junior activities and I hope to find a way to work with juniors involved with beef cattle in some way or another. Regardless of what my future holds, I know God has big plans for me, and I will never forget the experiences I have had or the friends I have made. Remember “Stay hungry, Stay foolish” because you never know where it will take you! If I can do it, trust me, you can too! ■

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Oklahoma State University Block and Bridle 2013 Bonanza Show OCCA Sanctioned - 2 ring, single point Saturday, Jan. 26th 2013 - Perry, Oklahoma Noble County Fairgrounds

RULES: ▪OCCA Rules and Guidelines will be followed ▪Entry Fees day of must be paid with cash ▪All OCCA recognized breeds will show

Prospect Steers: 949 and under Progress: 950 and up

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Heifers must be born after Jan. 26th, 2011

▪Takes five head to make a breed. All others will show in AOB

Heifer papers are due by 8am

▪Heifer Registration must be in exhibitors name

Ring 1 starts at 9am (Heifers, Prospect, & Progress)

▪Heifers are shown by age ▪No protests! All Decisions are final

Ring 2 will start after the first breed of heifers is completed (Heifers, Prospect, & Progress)

▪No alcohol permitted on fairgrounds

One ring of Showmanship will start at the conclusion of Ring 2

Steer cards are due by 8:30am

▪Not responsible for accidents

70% CLASS PAYBACK

Concessions will be available

▪Stall Space-First Come First Serve Early Entries (Postmarked Jan. 11th, 2013): $35 per head per ring Day Of Entries (Must be paid in cash): $45 per head per ring Showmanship (Only entered once per exhibitor): $10

Early entries must be postmarked January 11th, 2013

Any questions, contact Morgan McKay (810) 875-6722 or Justin Bacon (479) 957-8056

Send in multiple forms for multiple animals

Name: ________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________ Phone: _(_____)________________ Showmanship (Circle one): YES NO Exhibitor Birthdate (as of April 1, 2012): ______________________ HEIFER: Breed_____________________________ Heifer’s Date of Birth___________________________ STEER: Breed___________________________________________________________________________ Make checks payable to “OSU Block and Bridle” Mail in early entries to “OSU Animal Science 104D Stillwater, OK 74078” 58 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

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A look at the life of a woman who has made the livestock industry her home. STORY BY LISA REID

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here is an essence about the National Western Stock Show that draws people in and embeds itself in them; bringing them back year after year to exhibit their livestock, promote their genetics, and network with other individuals within the livestock industry from not only across the United States, but from around the world. For Erin Dorsey, that Denver spirit runs deep and is implanted in her very soul. While she currently works as the Manager of Livestock Operations for the National Western, her history with Denver does not start there. Erin has exhibited or been involved with the National Western since she was two years old; she has never missed one show. Her passion and love for Denver is a direct correlation to her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement and upbringing in the livestock industry.

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fter a busy fall, The Showtimes shared an evening with Erin and her family at the family farm in Eaton, Colorado. In the comfort of her home, with her corgi dog running around, listening to Payton Manning lead the Broncos to a victory on the television in the living room, and cooking up a delicious Mexican inspired meal (the same recipes she used to help the Colorado Junior Maine-Anjou

members win the Junior National cook-off contest), Erin shared with us her life story – her history, her family, her passion. Erin was born into a family with deep roots in the agriculture industry. “It’s bred into me,” she said, “it’s in my blood.” The Dorsey family’s agricultural involvement dates back to 1945 when Erin’s grandfather bought her dad a Hereford from the sale barn for $211, then thought to be an atrocious amount, which he exhibited at Denver. The livestock industry was even the base of her parents’ relationship; Bob was Barbara’s livestock and wool judging coach. Erin’s parents Bob and Barbara Dorsey raised her, along with her brother’s Mark and Dustin, in an environment that spurred hard work ethic, competition, and respon-

sibility. Growing up she exhibited everything from cattle, sheep, and hogs to home-ec to having potato and sugar beet entries in the seed show for FFA. “It was the only way of life us kids knew,” Erin explained, “Farming and showing.” Success was no stranger to Erin in the show ring at the county, state, and national level. At the Weld County Fair in Greeley, Erin won the Round Robin Showmanship Competition with sheep - a coveted title that held more prestige than even the Champion Steer back then. “It was tough,” Barbara explained. Erin and her siblings’ success at the Colorado State Fair even earned them the “Dorsey Rule” of only allowing exhibiters to sell one specie in the Junior Livestock Auction, because for two years in a row Erin and both of her brothers each qualified for the sale with cattle, hogs, and sheep. Erin’s hard work and passion earned her recognition at the national level.

At the National Western, Erin’s “home away from home”, she had exhibited the Champion Dorset Lamb one year that she sold for $18/pound, as well as exhibiting the Champion Maine Steer her last year in 4-H. In the past, if an exhibitor made it to the top ten in the showmanship competition for sheep at Denver, they would have to shear half of a feedlot lamb that was brought in from Harpers as part of the Western Heritage. Erin earned a spot in that competition every year from the time she was eleven years old and up. The time and dedication that Erin invested in the livestock industry earned her far more than buckles and ribbons, it laid the foundation for her life – where she was going to go, who she would know, and what she would accomplish. The evening The Showtimes spent at the Dorsey farm revealed a part of Erin’s life that was completely unknown by us prior. Aside from farming and showing, growing up Erin swam competitively for fifteen years. All through high school she competed in the breast stroke, butterfly, and individual medley. In junior high, she could swim the breaststroke faster than the high school swimmers. It is interesting to note how individuals from within the livestock industry seem to be successful in all facets of life. Erin is no exception, as she was a Colorado State Champion Swimmer for three years in a row. Following graduation from Eaton High School in 1985, Erin attended Northeastern Junior College

in Sterling, Colorado. After NJC, she pursued an Accounting degree in Oklahoma. From there, Erin got her Barber’s license and has been a licensed Barber for over 20 years. At the playful suggestion that she open up a Barber shop at all of the livestock shows, she quickly shot that idea down; after hearing about her busy schedule and work load one could hardly blame her.

she has come a long way with the embroidery business, starting at a two head sit down embroidery machine, keying in all the lettering. “I truly love it,” she confessed, “Working with families. Working with breed associations. The friends. The Traveling. I wouldn’t trade my twenty-plus years in the embroidery business for anything.” To this day, Erin still does embroidery work; however, after years of living While Erin has made her presence elsewhere, she returned home to known in and around the show Colorado and the National Westring, she will forever have a lastern Stock Show. ing impression on the livestock embroidery business. In 1987, while still in school and Barber College, Erin began working for Showstring Embroidery and Advertising in Frederick, Oklahoma. She went on the road with them to trade and livestock shows learning the business and the clientele. Even after moving to Indiana where she resided for In 2008, Erin began work at the eleven years, she continued on National Western Stock Show with the embroidery industry, with the junior market and speworking with the Illinois Showcialty shows including llamas, string franchise. In around 2000, alpacas, chickens, and breeding Erin bought the northern fransheep. At Denver, she holds a chise of the company and ran number of responsibilities: hiring it for more than five years until seasonal help for shows, office she sold it in 2006. Even after help, clerking, real time resulting, her initial run with Showstring, the yard’s office, chute office, and she continued in the embroidery overseeing all part-time livestock business. She laughs about how employees. In addition to this,

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she produces the contracts for the show’s superintendents and judges. The 2013 National Western will be Erin’s 5th Denver working there. In just five years time, the changes she has helped with being instrumental in are obvious and steering the show in a new direction. These changes include the junior market programs now only requiring hair DNA for entries instead of blood, nose prints, and photos; she has helped with the National Western’s push with Social Media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. The livestock department helps with the National Western Stock Show Scholarship Program by having three students, one from the University of Wyoming and two from Colorado State University. She has taken her knowledge and savvy of the livestock industry and directed it towards the running of a national show. To Erin, her reasoning behind going to work for the National Western was plain and simple, “Denver was the first place I showed, it’s like home, there is a heritage. “ Another driving factor behind her position at the Stock Show is the kids. “The kids are the future of the industry.” Anyone that has done business with Erin knows first-hand that she has knowhow, drive, and fire. Behind all of that, however, she has heart; and it is heart that pushes her forward and has allowed her to have the impact she has had on the livestock industry. ▪

rin stresses how it is not only her, but her family that has placed its thumb print on the livestock industry. Beginning with her parents and progressing all the way down to her nephew and nieces. Over the years, there have been some major livestock wins in the Dorsey family history. In 1987, Erin’s brother Dustin exhibited the Grand Champion Market Steer at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri. His steer was the last Hereford to win that title since. Move forward twenty years to 2007 and one would find that the Dorsey family had not lost their competitiveness in the ring as Erin’s niece Mackenzi Dorsey exhibited the Grand Champion Market Steer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mackenzi’s Maine-Anjou steer “Ernie” was selected from more than 1,700 steers representing 16 breeds and sold for $315,000! It is easy to say that Erin and her family were made for this industry. The Dorsey family is composed: of Erin’s parents Bob and Barbara; brother Mark and his children Micah and Mackenzie; and bother Dustin, his wife Kim, and his daughter Taylor. This year, Bob and Barbara celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary! Mark is currently working as a distributer CHF Feeds and is involved in the cattle business with his son Micah. Micah and his wife Shayna Dorsey, along with their son Kutter, reside in Texas where Micah works for a cotton farmer overseeing 400 head of cows. Mackenzi spends her time working for liveauctions doing sales and shows as well as lending Erin a helping hand. Dustin and his family live in Eaton, Colorado where they run cows. In addition to this, Dustin works for Budweiser while Kim owns a tanning salon and boutique. Their daughter Taylor is highly involved in the livestock industry showing breeding cattle and hogs. Whether you are at the Weld County Fair, a Junior Nationals, or the National Western Stock Show, you are sure to see a member of the Dorsey family in the ring, in the stalls or behind the scenes!

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One of the Best Champion Drives

Jim Williams shares his thoughts on judging the 2012 American Royal Market Steer Show.

BY JIM WILLIAMS, TX

t is a true honor to judge the American Royal in Kansas City, one of the all time greatest livestock shows in the nation. The quality of the cattle as a whole was exceptional, at or above the level of the steers I judged at Louisville a few years ago. The grand champion steer in particular was one of the most outstanding steers I have ever judged. He and the Louisville steer would both be at the top of my list. Tremendous eye appeal, balanced, very muscular, structurally correct. Just an amazing steer, who came out of a very competitive class and division. The 8 steers in the division 2 drive could be one of the best champion drives I have ever seen. The reserve steer also came out of class 8, he was the first steer in the ring. I liked him as soon as he came in the ring, and as the other steers came in the class this is the steer I was comparing them against because I liked him from the minute I saw him. He was also an outstanding steer and actually exhibited a little more muscle than

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the champion steer in the rear quarter, but he was a little bit lower in his pin setting and not quite as fluid in his movement or extended in his front end. But, he had tremendous muscling and a tremendous top. Both the steers handled well and the young people showing them did an outstanding job. They were very professional in their manner and their attire. The steers not only looked like champions but the youngsters did too. As I was Judging the show throughout the afternoon, I thought of all of the great judges who had judged the American Royal, and all the great steers who had been shown in the history of the American Royal and not just on the tan bark of Hale Arena but in the old arena that burned down in 1925. It made me proud of the heritage of livestock shows, and all of the great people who have been involved in this business throughout the shows rich history. â&#x2013;Ş

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y family has deep roots in the agriculture business and I am the third generation that has been a part of the seedstock cattle business. I grew up as a 4-H and FFA member showing cattle, sheep and pigs in Indiana and I come from a family of 7 kids and each of them were very active in 4-H and FFA. In addition, my wife and her sister showed cattle throughout their 10 years of 4-H in east central Ohio and her family still runs a large herd of commercial cattle. Because of my focus on the purebred business, I always wanted to pursue a career in the livestock industry.

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After high school, I received an Associate of Science degree in Agriculture from Black Hawk East College (BHE), Kewanee, Ill, where I was a member of the 1983 national champion livestock judging team. After BHE, I received my BS degree from Purdue University in Agriculture Economics and since my childhood, I had an interest in becoming a livestock judge. After college, I spent the first 17 years of my adult life in the Angus seedstock business as either a farm manager or managing partner. In 2003, I became the Chief Operations Officer and the Director of breed Improvement for the American Hereford Association (AHA). This has been a great opportunity for me to learn another part of the seedstock business and continue to provide for my family in the industry that I grew up in and truly enjoy. Outside my duties at the AHA, I have served on the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) board of directors and National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) advisory board. It has been a lot of fun seeing the Hereford breed work its way back into international prominence and position itself well as a breed of choice for the commercial cattlemen. In 1991, Mary Ann and I were married and we have 2 sons, Cameron and Carter who are both very active in showing livestock through 4-H, FFA and

Jr livestock associations. Our family still runs a few registered cows and Carter has just started buying a few Boer does and he also shows some barrows. Cameron is a freshman at Butler Community College where he is developing his acting skills through the Drama department and he landed the lead in the fall play. Carter is a junior in High School and he juggles his interest in livestock shows and varsity basketball. Both of our sons have had great success in the showring and Mary Ann and I have enjoyed traveling with the boys over the years to the various shows. Over the last 30 years, I have been fortunate to judge livestock shows throughout the US and in 4 different foreign countries on the local, state and national level. I could probably count on my hands the number of friends I have that are not part of the livestock business. I enjoy judging both market and breeding shows and I especially enjoy judging junior shows. This will be my second time to judge the junior steers at the National Western, but my first time to judge them as part of a 3 man committee. This is exciting because it is the National Western livestock show and I will be teamed up with two guys with great experience, knowledge and pedigrees within the livestock industry. I look forward to the opportunity and I want to wish all of the exhibitors good luck and success. â&#x2013; JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 THE SHOWTIMES 91

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Market Steers | Market Lambs

AMERICAN ROYAL

■ Date: October - November 2012 ■ Location: Kansas City, Missouri ■ Results: American Royal

Grand Champion Market Steer ■ Video: Watch the video of the champion steer drive online on YouTube, theshowtimesmagazine.com or on The Showtimes free iPhone App!

■ Baylor Bonham, OK

Reserve Champion Market Steer ■ Sydney Schnoor, CA

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Market Hogs | Market Goats | Champion Exhibitors | Breeding Heifers My name is MacKenzie Fruchey and I am 19 years old and a freshman at Black Hawk East in Kewanee, IL. I am an Ag Transfer student participating on the livestock evaluation team and look forward to learning as much as I can before moving on to a Senior College to complete my education. It was always my personal goal to win a State Fair or a National show, but my show career has been more successful than I could have ever imagined.

Grand Champion Market Lamb ■ MacKenzie Fruchey, OH

In 2011, I showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb at the American Royal, and the Champion and Third Overall Market Lambs at the Ohio State Fair. It was an unbelievable year, one that I will remember forever, and certainly one I never thought could be equaled, let alone topped. However, I had always talked about showing market steers my last year, and I couldn’t pass up my dream. In 2012, with help and support from Brad Linton of Linton Show Cattle, and Dave and Linde Sutherly from DaLin, I was able to fulfill that dream. I won the Overall Champion Market Steer at the Ohio Beef Expo, Reserve Champion Market Steer at the Michigan Beef Expo, and Reserve Champion Market Steer at The Ohio State Fair. My second steer was also Champion Maine at the Ohio State Fair. It was a busy summer for all of us as I also showed my lambs at the Ohio State Fair and one of my favorites, Fonzi, was Reserve Champion Market Lamb in the Open show. Coming into the 2012 American Royal, surrounded by its history and tradition, I had hoped to show well, but to come away with the Champion Overall Market Lamb for the second year in a row, is still unbelievable. These are truly the moments that memories are made from, memories that we will all talk about and will share together for a lifetime. It still doesn’t seem real.

Reserve Champion Market Lamb ■ Beth Zuber, IA

I couldn’t have reached these goals without the help and support of my family, my Mom, Step-Dad, and Grandparents, and I also owe a huge “thank-you” to Randy Hill, Kristy Pingel, Samantha and Alexandra Raute, and Jerry Flanders DVM for all of their help and support. Showing livestock is tons of hard work, and takes dedication from everyone on the show team, but the feeling of accomplishment in watching your goals and dreams come true, accepting that winning handshake, is priceless.

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Market Hogs | Market Goats

AMERICAN ROYAL

■ Date: October - November 2012 ■ Location: Kansas City, Missouri ■ Results: American Royal

Grand Champion Market Hog ■ Blake Goss, OK

Reserve Champion Market Hog ■ CJ Conner

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Grand Champion Market Goat

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■ Cooper Bounds, MD

■ Kaylie Stone, AR

Kaylie and her parents, Stacey and Tracy Stone, live in Gurdon, Arkansas. She is in the 7th grade. Kaylie has been showing livestock competitively since she was seven years old. Besides market goats, Kaylie also exhibits lambs, pigs, and meat rabbits. Kaylie has exhibited the grand champion market goat (two times), reserve champion market goat (two times), reserve champion market lam (3 times), and grand champion meat pen of rabbits at the Arkansas State Fair; but Kaylie says being Reserve Grand Market Goat at the 2012 American Royal is her biggest

accomplishment. Kaylie’s other hobbies include softball, basketball, cross country track, and beauty pageants. Kaylie would like to thank all the people who have helped her or encouraged her along the way. Special thanks to the breeders of the animals that make it all possible, John Carl and Jamie Smith of Blue Team Wethers, Ted, Christina, and Wyatt Nixon of Nixon Show Stock, Platt Show Pigs, and 3-P Rabbitry. Also, thanks to Marc and Krista Crawley for all the help feeding while we are on the road and Mr. Tim Loupe for getting her involved in the rabbits.

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■ Date: October - November 2012 ■ Location: Kansas City, Missouri ■ Results: American Royal

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Breeding Heifers

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■ Date: October - November 2012 ■ Location: Kansas City, Missouri ■ Results: American Royal

Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer ■ Luke Elder, IA

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ■ Date: November 2012 ■ Location: Louisville, Kentucky ■ Results + Candids: Linde

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ■ Date: November 2012 ■ Location: Louisville, Kentucky ■ Results: Linde & NAILE

Champion Angus ■ Ty Bayer, WI

Reserve Champion Angus ■ Ashley Cox, OR

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■ Trent Bertsche, IL

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■ Becca Chamberlin, IN

Champion Chiangus ■ Allison Higgins, TN

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■ Hannah Winegardner, OH

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Breeding Heifers

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ■ Date: November 2012 ■ Location: Louisville, Kentucky ■ Results: Linde & NAILE

Champion Gelbvieh ■ Trey Sudduth, SC

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh ■ Bradley Piles, KY

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■ Korbin Collins, IL

■ Shelby Skinner, MO

Champion Maine-Anjou ■ Ladd Landgraf, OK

■ Micaela Fosdick, IL

Reserve Maine-Anjou ■ Trey Moore, OK

Champion Red Poll ■ Jessica McCall, KY

Reserve Red Poll ■ Garrett Lowes, IN

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Breeding Heifers

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ■ Date: November 2012 ■ Location: Louisville, Kentucky ■ Results: Linde & NAILE

Champion Simmental ■ Claire Trennepohl, IN

Reserve Champion Simmental ■ Brooke Bumgardner, OH

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■ Adrianne Trennepohl, IN

■ Luke Elder, IA

Champion Belted Galloway Reserve Belted Galloway ■ Jake & Noah Keller, IL

■ Julia Weaber

■ Sara Sullivan, IA

Champion SimAngus ■ Kiley Elder, IA

Reserve SimAngus ■ Anna Maulsby, TX

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ■ Date: November 2012 ■ Location: Louisville, Kentucky ■ Results + Candids: Linde

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Market Steers

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ■ Date: November 2012 ■ Location: Louisville, Kentucky ■ Results: Linde & NAILE

$21,000 Grand Champion Market Steer ■ Video: Watch the video of the champion drive online on YouTube, theshowtimesmagazine.com or on The Showtimes free iPhone App!

■ Bayley Kroupa, SD

Hope, fear, anticipation; time spent in this show ring always seems like years are passing. Finally, the judge grabs the microphone; as he’s speaking about the quality of the animals in the ring I put a smile on my face and hope for the best. The judge turns off the microphone, takes one last look at the steers, and here he comes walking towards me. He slaps my steer, shakes my hand, and says Congratulations! To a girl like me, who lives in a rural town in Central South Dakota, this means the world to me! I participate in FFA, FBLA, Cheerleading, am an officer in our local FCCLA Chapter, and captain of the Rifle Squad in the Kimball Band, although, showing cattle is the biggest part of my life. I have been showing cattle since I was eight years old and have learned many lessons through this journey so far! Not only that, but every journey, including the one

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to Louisville I have learned how to work hard with everything I do. Showing cattle takes dedication and determination; which results in early mornings and late nights. After winning the Market Steer Show at the N.A.I.L.E. all of the hard work I put into this steer truly paid off! The thrill of winning this steer show was something everyone should experience. The smile that it brought to my face was irreplaceable, just like the memories that I will have forever. Not only that but my heart, head, and soul were filled with excitement, happiness, and pride. I thank my parents Greg and Renette and my siblings Tyler, Whitney, and Shelby for being there to help me and support me. I also choose to thank all the people who have helped me get to where I am now. With love, Bayley Kroupa

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Dalton Line, from Seaton, IL, won Reserve Champion Steer in this year’s Junior Steer Show at the North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) with his crossbred steer weighing 1,340 lbs. Dalton is the 14-year-old son of Todd and Joyce Line. Panda sold for $20,000 and was bought by Kentucky Bankers & Associates, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing in Morton, IL, Caldwell-Willoughby Sales in Sheridan, IN, Dr. Gary Warner in Elgin, TX, American Chianina Association, and Showmaster Feeds in Greentown, IN. This was Panda’s first time out, and it was a good one! Dalton had been waiting until just the right time to show Panda, and the NAILE was the perfect fit. Dalton said his favorite aspect of showing this year was the steer’s easy-going personality. Winning Reserve Champion Steer

includes selling in the popular Sale of Champions at the NAILE. The Sale of Champions features only six animals; the Grand Champion and Reserve Champions from three Junior Market Shows. These three shows are the Junior Steer Show, the Junior Market Swine Show, and the Junior Market Wether Show. Junior exhibitors must be 21-years-old or younger. Eighty percent of proceeds are paid to exhibitors; ten percent is used for promotions; and ten percent is given to Blessings in a Backpack to feed elementary school children on weekends. Animals are donated to Kentucky Harvest to feed the needy. Dalton began showing when he was five or six years-old. His favorite part of showing is getting to meet new people and working with his cattle. Outside of the show ring, Dalton enjoys playing basketball, baseball, swimming, golf, and is a member of 4-H.

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ■ Date: November 2012 ■ Location: Louisville, Kentucky ■ Results: NAILE

$13,500 Grand Champion Market Hog ■ Holly Head, AR

Holly Head, daughter of Rodney and Kristie Head, wins the highest title of Grand Champion in the Junior Market Swine Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, KY. Head is 17- years- old and from Paragould, AR. Head sold her 279- pound Heavyweight Crossbred Gilt for $13,500 at the Sale of Champions. Buyers included; JBS USA, Louisville, KY; Louisville Area Broadcasters, Prime Line Nutrition, Kenton, TN; First National Bank, Paragould, AR; Arkansas Farm Bureau, and Farm Credit Mid South, Paragould, AR. Grand and Reserve Champion Junior Market animals are sold at the Sale of Champions on November 15, 2012. The Sale of Champions is a highly anticipated night at the NAILE. People are

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able to bid for the finest market animals in the nation and support youth and the community. Head had a little bit of beginners luck with hard work. This was her first time showing at the NAILE, or at any national show. Head took the highest title. “I was shocked when I won my division. Everyone crowded around me before the Champion Drive and told me to show her like I could win and I would. Well, I did!” says Head. Head will use the money to start a college fund. She is currently a junior in high school. She hopes to attend the University of Arkansas and major in Food Science. As for the 2013 NAILE, Head says, “This year has been awesome. I am just going to do the best that I can (in future years). I would like to win my division again.”

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Ashtin Guyer of Robinson, Ill., sold her Reserve Champion Hog in the Sale of Champions at the 39th Annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). “I’m just happy I made it this far and had this opportunity,” said Ashtin. Ashtin, 11, is the daughter of Dave and Lucy Guyer. This isn’t Ashtin’s first time at the NAILE, or in the Sale of Champions. Last year Ashtin sold her Reserve Champion Steer for a record breaking price. This year, Ashtin’s 279 pound Reserve Champion

Hog sold for $11,000. The winnings from the sale will go towards Ashtin’s college fund. . Buyers of the hog included: Coca-Cola Refreshments; Louisville Ag Club; Clark County Indiana Livestock Producers & Agribusiness; Musselman Hotels, Louisville, Ky.; Showbox Magazine, Crockett, Texas; Tolle Family Show Cattle, Taylorsville, Ky.; and the NAILE Country Store. When Ashtin isn’t busy showing, she enjoys working with her animals, participating in cheerleading and church activities, and spending time with her younger sister, Nalaney.

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Market Lambs

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ■ Date: November 2012 ■ Location: Louisville, Kentucky ■ Results: NAILE

$11,500 Grand Champion Market Lamb ■ Samantha Raute, IN

Samantha Raute from Carmel, Indiana is no stranger to winning big at The North American International Livestock Exposition. This year marks the third time she has stood on the winner’s auction stage at the NAILE with a prize winning Wether Lamb. Even more impressive, this is only the 4th time she has attended the NAILE. Tonight, Samantha’s lamb Excalibur sold for $11,500 in only a few minutes and brought the Sale of Champions total sale to $87,000. Buyers of Samantha’s Wether Lamb were the Crowne Plaza & Galt House Hotels, Louisville, KY; Ketcham’s Sheep Equipment, Edwardsville, IL; and Agribusiness Industry Network, Louisville, KY. Samantha took part in the Junior Wether Show at The NAILE on Saturday, November 10, where Excalibur won Grand Champion. Winning that title led Samantha to putting her lamb on the market at the Sale of Champions. “X,” as Samantha likes to call Excalibur,

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is a 169 lb. Black face Crossbred Wether Sheep who has had a tremendous season and won the first two shows of his career. The Sale of Champions is the pinnacle of the week at the North American International. The sale showcases six animals in three categories, all of which are part of the junior division. The junior division refers to the person showing the animal, not the animal itself. All contestants must be under the age of 21. Being in this competition is an impressive feat for 17 year old Samantha who only started showing four years ago. Samantha says she was introduced to exhibiting by her aunt Kristy Pingel, who raised livestock her whole life. When asked how she feels about being back for her third time, Samantha replies: “It’s a shock and it’s wonderful,” before pausing to look down at her prize winning animal. “No one even expects to be here once, let alone three times.”

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$10,000 Reserve Champion Market Lamb ■ Jared Whitcomb, IL

Jared Whitcomb, 20, from Greenview, Illinois has sold his Reserve Champion Wether Lamb for $10,000 in the Sale of Champion at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). Jared named his wether Wild Orchid after its mom Wild Orchard. Wild Orchid, a 164-pound and eight-month-old Black Face Cross, was purchased by Feeders Supply Co., Louisville, KY; Koetter & Smith, Borden, IN; Cox Shavings, Campbellsville, KY; McCrumb Shavings, Portland, MI; Ketcham’s Sheep Equipment, Edwardsville, IL; Hampton Inn, Residence Inn and Spring Hill Suites, Louisville, KY; Mike & Carol Hancock & Family, Eubank, KY. Jared enjoys showing sheep and has participated in different shows for the past 10 years. He was also on a livestock judging team. In 2009, he won the Champion Suffolk and Reserve Champion

Hampshire at the American Royal National Live Stock Show in Kansas City, MO. However, it is his first time attending the Sale of Champions at the NAILE. “I feel awesome. I didn’t expect this much. It will help pay for college,” Jared said. “It’s sad to watch him go. But we will have new ones (Sheep) next year.” “This is one of my favorite shows in the year. It (NAILE) has more livestock. I also like the competition here. I always like to meet new people,” said Jared. He is the son of Ed and Coni Whitcomb from Greenview, Illinois. Jared attends Oklahoma State University and majors in animal science. He’s also interested in business and looks forward to growing his farm bigger later. The Whitcombs own a sheep farm in Greenview and raise 25 ewes.

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BADGER KICK-OFF CLASSIC ■ Date: December 1-2, 2012 ■ Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin ■ Judge: Dan Shike, IL ■ Results: Midwest Herdsman

Grand Champion Steer (Crossbred) ■ Dustin Lund

Reserve Champion Steer

(Crossbred) ■ Shelby Lane

3rd Overall Steer (Chianina)

■ Nelson England

4th Overall Steer (Maine-Anjou) ■ Alex Alliger

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5th Overall Steer (MaineTainer) ■ Macy Goretska

SHOW RESULTS COMING UP

Prospect Heifers

Champion Angus

Reserve Angus

Champion Hereford

Reserve Hereford

Champion AOB

Reserve AOB

Champion Market Heifer

Reserve Market Heifer

Champion Charolais

Reserve Charolais

Reserve Maine-Anjou

Reserve MaineTainer

Champion ShorthornPlus

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Champion Simmental

Reserve Simmental

Reserve Chianina

Olivia Caldwell

Hunter Dischler

Grace Voss

Elizabeth Jones

Courtney Sholla

Jessica Radcliffe

Andrea Wenck

Logan McCrea

Cole Whitman

Ben Bravard

Hunter Dischler

Dustin Lund

Elizabeth Jones

Brenna Shreeves

Kesler Collins

Emma Vickland

Hunter Dischler

Josie Wagler

Ben Ross

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Prospect Heifers

BADGER KICK-OFF CLASSIC ■ Date: December 1-2, 2012 ■ Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin ■ Judge: Tim Fitzgerald, PA ■ Results: Midwest Herdsman

Grand Champion Heifer (Commercial) ■ Cassidy Hanson

Reserve Champion Heifer

(Maine-Anjou) ■ Taylor Hett

3rd Overall Heifer

4th Overall Heifer

5th Overall Heifer

■ Courtney Swalve

■ Gracie Danner

■ Austin Nowatzke

(Chianina)

Champion Simmental Mady Frederick

(MaineTainer)

Reserve Simmental Ethan Hanold

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Ch. Simmental Low % Theresa Claeys

(Angus)

Res. Simmental Low % Savannah Speckhart

SHOW RESULTS

Champion Red Angus

Reserve Red Angus

Champion Hereford

Reserve Hereford

Champion AOB

Reserve AOB

Champion Pinzgauer

Reserve Pinzgauer

Ch. Charolais Composite

Res. Charolais Composite

Reserve Maine-Anjou

Reserve MaineTainer

Champion ShorthornPlus

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Reserve Chianina

Reserve Commercial

Reserve Angus

Kagney Collins

Ashley Header

Vada Vickland

Sarah Vickland

Ben Weis

Alexa Bader

Laufenberg Show Cattle

Alexandra Edwards

Derek Humphrey

Gracie Danner

Wilson Cattle Company

Jerry DeSmidt

Cade Van Vliet

Sterling Reichenback

Wildcat Cattle Company

Jeff Cummingham

Austin Nowatzke

Courtney Swalve

Lydia Draper

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HEART OF IT ALL

Prospect Steers | Prospect Heifers

Grand Champion Steer (A)

Reserve Champion Steer (A)

Grand Champion Steer (B)

Reserve Champion Steer (B)

Grand Champion Heifer (A)

Reserve Champion Heifer (A)

■ Cole Wilcox

■ Chloe Martin

■ Date: November 24-25, 2012 ■ Location: Lima, Ohio ■ Judge: Brent Murphy ■ Judge: Shane Bedwell ■ Results: Linde

■ Cole Wilcox

■ Clayton Boyert

Grand Champion Heifer (B) ■ Clayton Boyert

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■ Jessica Millenbaugh

■ Demi Powers

Reserve Champion Heifer (B)

■ Kennedy Core

SHOW RESULTS

3rd Overall Steer (A)

4th Overall Steer (A)

5th Overall Steer (A)

3rd Overall Steer (B)

4th Overall Steer (B)

5th Overall Steer (B)

3rd Overall Heifer (A)

4th Overall Heifer (A)

5th Overall Heifer (A)

3rd Overall Heifer (B)

4th Overall Heifer (B)

5th Overall Heifer (B)

■ Jessica Millenbaugh

■ Chloe Martin

■ Kennedy Core

■ Brandon Olivier

■ Brooke Egbert

■ Alexandra Witt

■ Becca Chamberlin

■ Demi Powers

■ Danielle Heintz

■ Madison Clark

■ Brandon Olivier

■ Becca Chamberlin

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Prospect Steers | Prospect Heifers

MICHIGAN WINTER CLASSIC ■ Date: December 7-9, 2012 ■ Location: East Lansin, Michigan ■ Results: Cindy Cagwin-Johnston

Grand Champion Prospect Steer ■ Alissa Boersen

Grand Champion Prospect Heifer ■ Adam Acmoody

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SHOW RESULTS

Reserve Champion Prospect Steer ■ Morgan Bolinger

3rd Overall Prospect Steer ■ Amber Pickard

Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer ■ Dylan Kennedy

3rd Overall Prospect Heifer ■ Grant Goble

4th Overall Prospect Steer 5th Overall Prospect Steer 4th Overall Heifer ■ Dylan Kennedy

■ Aaron Pastryk

■ Cassie King

5th Overall Heifer ■ Makinzie Chapman

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Steers | Hogs | Lambs | Goats

ARKANSAS STATE FAIR ■ Date: 2012 ■ Location: Arkansas ■ Results: Rural Route Creations

Grand Champion Market Steer ■ Katie McNich

Reserve Champion Market Steer ■ Chancee Clark

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SHOW RESULTS

Grand Champion Market Hog

Reserve Champion Market Hog

Grand Champion Market Lamb

Reserve Champion Market Lamb

Grand Champion Market Goat

Reserve Champion Market Goat

■ Cheyenne Bittle

■ Chism Maye

■ Riley Hoyle

■ Ashton Pigue

■ Kaylie Stone

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Prospect Steers

HOOSIER BEEF CONGRESS ■ Date: November - December 2012 ■ Location: Indianapolis, IN ■ Judge: Jack Ward ■ Results: Linde

Grand Champion Steer (Crossbred) ■ Chloe Martin

Reserve Champion Steer

(Crossbred) ■ Austen Irvin

3rd Overall Steer (Chianina)

■ Rachel Streitmatter

4th Overall Steer (Charolais) ■ Brent Bales

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5th Overall Steer (Maine-Anjou) ■ Conner Utterback

SHOW RESULTS COMING UP

Prospect Heifers

Champion Angus

Reserve Angus

Ch. Belted Galloway

Reserve Belted Galloway

Champion Charolais

Reserve Charolais

Champion Division I

Reserve Division I

Champion Hereford

Reserve Hereford

Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Champion Chi

Reserve Chi

Champion Crossbred

Reserve Crossbred

Champion Gelbvieh

Champion Saler

Champion Simmental

Champion Maine-Anjou

Samantha Smith

Brent Bales

Payton Farmer

Rachel Streitmatter

Elizabeth Beer

Hunter Royer

HD Smith

Ashten Neukam

Rachael Rogers

Clay Althoff

Lukas Hill

Harper Henney

Tanner Wuethrich

Chloe Martin

Haley Fulk

Jacob Young

Cayde Selke

Sheridan Fox

Austen Irvin

Ross House

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Prospect Heifers

HOOSIER BEEF CONGRESS ■ Date: November - December 2012 ■ Location: Indianapolis, IN ■ Judge: Gregg and Pearl Walthall ■ Results: Linde

Grand Champion Heifer (Chianina)

■ Parker Reed

Reserve Champion Heifer

(Shorthorn) ■ Alison Nichols

3rd Overall Heifer (Angus) ■ Jake Stockdale

4th Overall Heifer (Commercial)

■ Cheyenne Bowman

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5th Overall Heifer (MaineTainer)

■ Becca Chamberlin

SHOW RESULTS COMING UP

More Prospect Heifers

Champion Angus

Reserve Angus

Ch. Belted Galloway

Reserve Belted Galloway

Champion Charolais

Reserve Charolais

Champion Gelbvieh

Reserve Gelbvieh

Champion Hereford

Reserve Hereford

Champion Limousin

Reserve Limousin

Champion Maine-Anjou

Reserve Maine-Anjou

Champion Red Angus

Reserve Red Angus

Champion ShorthornPlus

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Champion Simmental

Reserve Simmental

Jake Stockdale

Kallie Anne Knott

Kyle Shoufler

Kayla Kittley

Rebekah Diehm

Kade Patton

Trevor Reiboldt

Jarod Gearhart

Clayton Main

Brittany Fisher

Douglas Abney

Adrian Raab

Devan Cox

Kailee Taylor

Brad Green

Alexandra Abney

Elizabeth Beer

Tyler Johnson

Kailee Taylor

Haley Hedrick

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HOOSIER BEEF CONGRESS

Prospect Heifers

Champion Sim Solution

Reserve Sim Solution

Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Champion Red Poll

Reserve Chianina

Reserve MaineTainer

Reserve Commercial

Samuel Diehm

Mitchell Smith

■ Date: November - December 2012 ■ Location: Indianapolis, IN ■ Judge: Gregg and Pearl Walthall ■ Results: Linde

Alison Nichols

Dane Miller

Wyatt Jester

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Shelby Stephenson

Leslie Rogers

13th Annual • February 9 & 10, 2013

y t n u o C n o Gibs

Indiana’s Finest Point Show!

PREVIEW SHOW Gibson County Fairgrounds... Princeton, Indiana Cattle may arrive Friday after 5:00 p.m. Check in will start at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 9...

Heifer Show begins at 1:00 PM CST Heifers must be checked in by 11:00 AM Saturday All showmanship follows heifer show.

Grand Heifer ... $500 Chair and Banner

Reserve Grand Heifer ... $250 Chair and Banner Third Place ... $150 Fourth Place ... $100 Fifth Place ... $50

Sunday, February 10...

Steer Show begins at 9:00 AM CST Steers must be checked in by 7:00 AM Sunday

Grand Steer ... $500 Chair and Banner

Reserve Grand Steer ... $250 Chair and Banner Third Place ... $150 Fourth Place ... $100 Fifth Place ... $50

Top 5 will be chosen for heifers & sTeers! Judge: To be announced!

General Rules & Information...

• Show is open to anyone ages 8 to 21. • Show will be held in the Pavilion on the Fairgrounds. • Only 1 fan per every 3 head. No butt fans. • Generators may be placed outside the Pavilion. • No artificial filling or fitting of cattle allowed. • Must have readable tattoos and papers on registered animals. • We are not responsible for accidents. • Food and drink will be available to purchase.

Hotel Information...

Fairfield Inn ... 812-385-4300 • Hampton Inn ... 812-385-2400 Days Inn ... 812-386-1200 • Quality Inn ... 812-768-5878 (US 41 & I-64) Thank You to sinnamon show supply for their continued support!

• Class money will be pro-rated. • $35 Entry fee per animal. • Bedding will be provided. No straw bedding. • Breed Champions receive $25, Reserve Breed Champions receive $15. • Reserve Breed Champions will compete for Top 5. • Out of state animals must have health papers. • Minimum of 5 head per Breed Class. • May offer an AOB division.

Contact Information... Bill or Mark Sheehe, 812-455-3268 Mike Michel, 812-449-1677 Zach Rogers, 812-215-0121

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Steers | Hogs | Goats | Lambs

WEST TEXAS FAIR & RODEO ■ Date: 2012 ■ Location: Texas ■ Results: Barker Photography

Grand Champion Market Steer ■ Kennedy McFarland

Reserve Champion Market Steer ■ Caroline Brennan

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SHOW RESULTS

Reserve Champion Market Hog

Grand Champion Market Goat

Reserve Champion Market Goat

■ Lanie Allen

■ Jessica Smith

Grand Market Lamb (A) ■ Erica Walker

Reserve Market Lamb (A) ■ Taryn Cunningham

■ Carson Read

■ Zane Mauney

Grand Makret Lamb (B) ■ Taryn Cunningham

Reserve Market Lamb (B) ■ Erica Walker

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Focus would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all our customers and supporters, we couldn’t do it without you and we are very honored to be part of your operations marketing! PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY / WEB DESIGN / PRINT DESIGN / SALE CONSULTING

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www.gotfocus.co :: www.facebook.com/gotfocus :: twitter @gotfocus_co Whether it be taking pictures in the cold or designing ads on tight timelines, the staff at Focus bends over backwards to get the job done right. Focus is always worth the investment.

Wienk Charolais, The Eschenbaum Family, Lake Preston, South Dakota

This was our first year working with Kyla Copeland and Focus, but it won’t be our last! They were our best pictures EVER. Amazing quality and superior time efficiency! Kyla was a pleasure to work with and our cattle worked amazingly well with her. She had our pictures back to us in no time, and we were able to get right to putting our catalog together. We at the Decades of Excellence would absolutely recommend Kyla and Focus to anyone in the market for fantastic pictures and videos of their cattle! We look forward to working with her again next year. Our sincere thanks to Focus from The Decades of Excellence Group, Unionville, Tenn. The Decades of Excellence Group, Unionville, Tennessee Focus Marketing Group has become a vital part of the Holt Bros operation. We utilize Focus for videoing, picturing, marketing and web site. The quality and service had exceeded our expectations and we would recommend their services to anybody interested in furthering their operation! Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, South Dakota We absolutely enjoyed working with Focus Marketing Group and all of their awesome crew! Not only were they fun to work with, but the professionalism and talent they have is outstanding. We were BEYOND pleased with the quality of the pictures and videos that were done for our sale! They took the time to make sure every single calf looked their best, as well as did an awesome job of helping market our sale! There’s no other choice for us. JM Cattle Company, The Metzger Family, Rossville, Indiana We have worked with Kyla now for three years and cannot be more happy with the work that she has done putting together our promotional material. Janssen Farms holds two sales annually, a female production sale in the fall and a bull sale in the spring. We have come to rely on Focus Marketing working with DP Sales management to carry out the process of ad and promotional print material and catalog preparation. As long as we get the material to them in time, we can rest assured it will get done, error free and in a timely, professional manner. Not to mention, WITH CLASS and STYLE! Janssen Farms, Gilmore City, Iowa Now more than ever it is extremely important to have high quality pictures and videos if a person is planning on marketing their livestock online. If you have doubts in the validity of my comment checkout some of the online sales that didn’t have good videos posted and see how their sales went. Kyla Copeland and Focus, patiently and calmly took the time to make sure we here at Fuss Cattle had quality videos and pictures for our sales. The pictures and videos of our livestock were presented in professional yet honest manner! As a result, our online sales this spring were a success. Fuss Cattle Company, Matt Fuss, Pawnee, Oklahoma

Thank Kyla Copeland 785-213-5435 kyla@gotfocus.co

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One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to engage Focus as a marketing partner to redesign my web site and take care of picturing and videoing sale cattle, not only were they professional and timely, the quality of the end product is second to none. Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Derek Jungels, Kathryn, North Dakota Professional Promotion Powerhouse. They “make it all happen... and make it fun! “ Langford

Herefords, The Langford Family, Okmulgee, Oklahoma

I’ve spent the better part of a lifetime breeding and building a program, so I don’t need a photographer pulling in the driveway who is only there to make another dollar! I want quality photos that are an honest representation of what we have to offer, with Focus, I got that, and so much more! Kyla Copeland is so professional, so engaged, and so incredibly gifted. The results speak for themselves. Since becoming a client of Focus Marketing Group, our client interest has skyrocketed. We have more positive comments about our ads, more online contacts, and definitely more phone calls, what more needs to be said! Walter Cattle Company, Kyle Walter, Elk City, Oklahoma It was a pleasure working with the professional staff of Focus Marketing. This year’s picture and video days were the smoothest we’ve had. And they delivered the finished product to us in record time. We’ll deffinatly be using Focus Marketing for our next production sale!

Finley Brothers Cattle Co., LLC, Justin Reed, manager, Wyandotte, Oklahoma

Kyla, Katie and Kent, we just wanted to say “thank you” for your help this past year. We utilized each one of your expertise at some point and have been more than satified. Not only are you all a talented crew, but are fun and easy to work with as well. Happy Holidays! We look forward to working with you in the New Year.

CK Cattle Company, Chris & Kristi Effling, Highmore, South Dakota

Voegele Show Cattle has been working with the Focus Marketing Group since their beginning. We are extremely pleased with the results they have been able to achieve on our behalf. Each member of the Focus Team demonstates patience and compassion while picturing and videoing our cattle. They also bring some “fun” to the picture pen. The turn around time for pictures and videos is phenomenal. Keep up the great work! Voegele Show Cattle, The Voegle Family, Lennox, South Dakota The Focus Marketing team makes for happy customers at Caldwell Willoughby Sales! Our crew is grateful for their professionalism and skill. Time and time again our clients are pleased with Focus’ results which allow them to showcase their livestock in a professional and timely manner. Flexibility is the key in the Focus Teams approach and this makes for a truly beneficial experience for all involved. CW Cattle Sales As a young person in the cattle business, it is unexplainable how important correctly marketing your cattle is to your survival in this business. I started having multiple online heifer sales 4-5 years ago and have had Kyla take my pictures and videos since day one. It has truly been a pleasure working with the crew at FOCUS! Keep up the good work and THANKS for all you do!!

Jeff Jackson, Stephenville, Texas

The FOCUS team has you covered from the picture pen to the banner at the backdrop. Taking images that you can’t wait to have them design an ad for and get up on your web site! Easy to schedule, and get a hold of, and a work ethic that gets the job done on your tight timeline. It’s always a pleasure to work with the best.

Coudron Charolais, Kim Coudron, Monticello, Minnesota

At Breeders World Online Sales our main focus is customer service, Focus Marketing Group mirrors that philosophy with making sure that our clients are satisfied. Focus Marketing Group is equipped with extremely hard workers who dedicate themselves to seeing a project through to its rightful conclusion. Focus’ is a great asset to Breeders World Online Sales in the field of professional photography, videography, and the ability to capture livestock for its highest potential. Our customers have the opportunity to experience the dedication, passion, and perseverance Focus Marketing Group applies to each sale. Its with these attributes and talent that Breeder World Online Sales without hesitation recommends Focus Marketing Group.

Breedersworld Online Sales

Its been a pleasure having your crew do our marketing. Sales have sky rocketed this fall due to the excellent picture and video work done by Katie Smith and Focus Marketing. Their patients and professionalism is second to none! Keep up the good work guys!

Gaddard Cattle Company, Randy Goddard, Garrett Kalvig, Andrew Butler, Stanton, Iowa

Kyla came to northwest Arkansas to picture and video our very first online sale. Needless to say we were all amatures and Kyla was able to help us from picking a spot on the Ranch to set the picture pen up, to making every shot count! Kyla was very patient with our cattle and our crew! We received multiple compliments on the pictures and videos!

Willow Springs Club Calves, The Walker Family, Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Focus Marketing promptly, professionally and most importantly accurately captured our genetics for the Factory Direct Sale and meets all our video and photography needs for the entire year. They are a pleasure to work with on and off the farm. Horstman Cattle Company, Joe Horstman, Lafaette, Indiana We all thought Derek did an AWESOME job! He was by far the easiest photographer we’ve ever had to work with and we are very pleased with his work.

Burke Show Cattle, Tim Burke, Genoa, Nebraska

We work with Focus Marketing Group on a few occasions throughout the year, but extensively in preparing for The Chosen Few at Janssen Farms. Kyla makes the entire process through the production phase very simple and organized. We always know exactly when and what we need to provide to get things done in a timely fashion. Being a sale manager, our clients like to know that everything will be taken care of for their advertising and marketing needs for their sale. Working with Focus Marketing Group, we never have to worry, we know that things are always done to the highest caliber.

DP Sales Management, Paris, Kentucky

Professional and talented describes this team and everyone needs a little FOCUS when promoting your operation. We have used them for about a year now and it’s been a pleasure working with such an skilled and passionate team. Here at GKB we recommend FOCUS! GKB Cattle, Gary & Kathy Buccholz, Waxahachie, Texas We have had the pleasure of working with both Kyla and Katie, these gals really understand cattle, and how to represent them! With online sales growing in popularity, more and more cattle are bought sight unseen. We feel their work really represents the cattle for both the buyer and the seller, this is a must for our operation!

Gabel Farms, The Gabel Family, Brush, Colorado

Professional and awesome work in a timely manner best decribes the Focus Marketing Group. From returning phone calls to getting the right picture they are on top of there game. Thank You! Circle M Farms, Rockwall, Texas Kyla definitely had the patience it took to get my cattle to look their very best. I felt like she took her time and got great pictures on all 28 lots plus the videos gave a good representation of the cows and calves at side. I could not have been happier with the job she did for me! Bradley Hale, Miami, Texas The Focus Marketing Team is willing to work with you no matter what your setup may be. They were even willing to go right to the pasture and picture calves in the pasture on their momma’s. They are also great to work with at the picture backdrop when you are fortunate enough to make the banner backdrop. An all around fun and get the job done group of folks to work with. Thomas Ranch, Troy, VeaBea & Cally Thomas, Harold, South Dakota

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P H OF THE LIVESTOCK G INDUSTRY A P H E R S

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PEARL’S PICS

158 WE SHOWCASE SOME OF THE TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY! Every livestock exhibitor that has entered the ring has had their photo taken either while they were showing or at the backdrop. We feature four of our industry’s best photographers!

EACH ISSUE WE WILL FOCUS ON A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BUSINESS THAT MAKES UP THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY! We would like to thank each of the photographers for sharing their story with our readers!

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PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

BY CINDY CAGWIN-JOHNSON, IL

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston My start in the photo business began when my dad, Don Cagwin; brother, Jeff Cagwin; friend, Gene McDonald; and myself were working on pictures of our annual Labor Day Sale. The farm camera quit working – which might have been caused by someone backing into a hot wire fence or falling on top of the auto focus. Dad told me to buy a camera. When I returned, he was more than a little upset with cost. I decided I officially owned the camera and would not be sharing the camera with anyone. (I don’t share very well, and probably still don’t.) I have taken all of the farm pictures for Cagwin Farms since that day. One rainy, really hot summer, the fieldman was down to the deadline for ads and catalogs. My dad decided to take a chance and sent me to take pictures for the Rex Cates Family. I will never be able to properly thank them and my Dad for trusting in me and allowing me to get my start in this amazing profession. The most important job of a livestock photographer is to make sure young showman feel comfortable. A junior should never be scared to come for a picture. My job is to get the best picture possible of you and your animal whether you won 150 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

the class or stood dead last. Being in the show ring is very stressful, and many juniors and even adults come out of the ring nervous, tired, uptight or overly excited. Getting your picture at the backdrop can also be hard work, so I try my very best to help juniors relax, feel important, lift their confidence, and to listen to what they want. The pay-off is when a junior showman feels comfortable enough to approach me with confidence and listen to my advice. Remember if any livestock photographer doesn’t nail it on the first picture or even the fifth, be patient and keep working. We want to make sure your animal looks the absolute best he or she can look, and we put our name on that animal’s picture for the world to see. For all the aspiring livestock photographers, the magic word is patience. It really is the key to all good photos. Also, block out the world around you. Picture taking conditions are many times controlled by weather and lighting, both of which are out of your control. Give yourself plenty of time to get the best picture possible, because rest assured the weather will work against you.

Another piece of advice for all livestock photographers – ears. Yes, ears. Always and forever have a heck of a good ear getter. They make your job 100% faster and save you from going blind. My best friends are usually my ear getters, and they are the greatest. One final piece of advice, especially if you are taking pictures with your spouse – what happens in the picture pen, stays in the picture pen. And have a referee. Nine times out of ten, a spouse will say “that’s it, take it!” A supportive family is key to success in life – especially the life of a livestock photographer. I am blessed to have a wonder family – my husband, Kerry, and two wonderful children, Caseelyn (16) and Dalton (15) – who keep me grounded. In addition to taking livestock photos, I also work for Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC, in Virginia, Ill., a purebred Shorthorn cattle sales manager, and as ad advertising representative for Shorthorn Country, the official breed publication for the American Shorthorn Association. At Shorthorn Country, I work along side by Uncle Darryl Rahn (my mother’s sister’s husband). The name has stuck, and now everyone seems to call him “Uncle Darryl.” Thank you to the Reid Family of The Showtimes Jr. Livestock Magazine for giving me this wonderful opportunity to share my love for taking pictures of livestock. I am flattered beyond words. See you at the back drop! ■

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PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

BY PAULA BARKER, TX

Barker Photography A PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BARKER PHOTOGRAPHY 1977-2012 I have always thought it the height of self-adoration to write any personal history before death, but have been convinced by the Reid family of Showtimes, that it is much easier to do it before than after. At their request I will briefly explain the conception and birth of Barker Photography, once the largest volume livestock photography company in the south…United States, that is. Like many conceptions, it was just luck or maybe an accident. It was not part of a greater plan but rather the combination of some fortuitous circumstances and some adversity. We had spent 6 years away from home from 1964 to 1970, serving in the Air Force during Vietnam. When we returned to the states with two daughters, two truckloads of electronics from Japan and a Pentax camera, we never even supposed the Pentax would eventually lead to our own business. My husband Dave, went to work immediately for the state of Texas Mental Health Hospital system, and I started teaching school, pursuing my Masters Degree. Things just didn’t feel right, however, 152 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

Houston was no longer the little oil/cow town it had been and once I got my Master’s in Education, we got bit by the “let’s move to the country bug.” Our parents considered the possibility that we had turned into Hippies, and for readers who don’t know what a Hippy is ask your grandparents. However, if you live in Colorado, just ask anybody from Boulder. We found 80 acres in the country, with a livable farmhouse if you ignored the roof, a big hay barn if you ignored the roof, and a feed house where there was no roof to ignore. Theoretically we foundered in the down-to-earth, healthy life of stretching fence, feeding cattle, baling hay, and wearing mud boots. Now unbeknownst to us, Wharton County, Texas, where we moved, was and still is the capitol of Brahman Cattle Country, the common denominator of all American Cattle Breeds (which is confusing since they were imported from India via Brazil.) I was unsuccessful in getting a teaching position in our small school district because of my Master’s , which made my pay scale too high, so I went to work for a local project called the Wharton County Youth Fair. I became the first Coordinator, another name for Fair Manager, but with less authority. The Fair

had no building, except an old school house and ten acres, but it had enthusiasm. While Dave drove back and forth to Houston, I was working with the County Agent, Ag Teachers and both FFA and 4-H. The Wharton County Youth Fair incorporated and was the first Fair in the State to become recognized as Tax Exempt under Code 501.c3, thanks to a devoted lawyer who served us unselfishly. Today, that Fair, is one of the wealthiest organizations of its kind in Texas, and accidently was a catalyst for Barker Photography. Every fair needs a photographer, or at least, at that time it was part of the package. The local town photographer decided he was too old, or his equipment too good to take outdoors, so I talked the Board into hiring David and his Japanese Pentax to shoot show pictures for our first official fair in 1977. So my husband worked for me, as the show photographer, though he says he has been working for me since I said “I do”. Ten years and many miles later, I quit the fair, to work for his business, now known as Barker Livestock and Fair Photography and still our marriage survived. The 35mm cameras were replaced by larger format cameras, also Japanese. We bought our first computer in 1985, devised a record keeping system that would give us infinite and seemingly unlimited ability to sort and find images, and set up our own lab in order to have total control in a timely fashion of our production. It was said in the new testament that you are never appreciated in your own

home town and we have to concur. Get 50 miles away and you are suddenly appreciated. But in all honesty we might have meandered around for years, except for a lucky break. Remember those Brahman Cattle? Well one Brahman breeder we met and did a little work for was the Livestock Manager of the Houston Livestock Show, and the show photographer he had been using for a year or two, got in trouble. He called us and we took the job in 1983. That changed our life forever, and by 1984 we were shooting San Antonio, West Texas, American Royal, Louisiana State Fair, Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and so on. By 1990 we added the final jewel, the Southwestern Exposition in Fort Worth. You’d think this would be a happily ever after story, and in a way it is. Our daughters are grown and our grandchildren are almost grown. We have paid most of our bills, a continuous project. We have pictures of three generations stored in our lab, and thousands on walls all over the US. One of our images was to become a logo for a Brahman Association in Africa. We are incredibly lucky because our Livestock Customers are fine people, interested in their kids, honest and hardworking. In most cases the youth represent the best qualities a society should appreciate and promote. However, before all of you readers decide to run over to Best Buy and pick up a camera, remember a few things, the downside, so to speak. We think the days of the event photographers (like stock shows, sports, and conventions)

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she asked” why…is it yours?” I said “yes mam, I own it, I brought it, I set it up. I decorated it.” Then I asked if she had been downtown to Hamilton’s, a local photography company, and asked him to let her use his canvas backdrop and lights to do her son’s senior pictures. She said “well of course not.” I asked had she ever gone to Dairy Queen and used their grill to cook her hamburgers, and she replied no. Have I put my horses on your property to eat your grass? By this time she was getting the picture, and I don’t mean the one she was stealing from me, but the concept I was trying to get across.” are about over. Every show we do, there are people with 200mm lens shooting our same photos, over our shoulders. Even at weddings, ole Aunt Hazel is shooting with a camera just as good as ours. What has happened is that when everything was film you had to know lighting and focus and technical stuff, but digital makes it easy to get it right because if you mess it up, you just erase and do it till its good. With film you had to have a lab to process, but with digital you can email or put the images online for download options. Everyone now is equally good, or perhaps capable of being equally good. I am not including the really artistic photographers that do $3,000 living room murals, but the general population is able to get something to satisfy their needs without hiring anyone. Another downside for anyone trying to make a living, is that not everyone is just a little old grandma taking little Joe’s pictures in the arena. We have a whole host of pirates. People that have no obligations to the show, or event venue, who simply walk around take candids, put them on Facebook and take orders. We have had photographers who work our shows giving the photos away free to promote themselves, and in one case to make a case for getting the show contract the next year. We think that is unscrupulous, but then we were raised believing “thou shall not steal” had some merit. Perhaps money is the root of all evil, but people have been competing for money forever. Probably when you take character and morality out of the equation it is a different ballgame, and not one I want to play in. I once told a lady not to shoot at my backdrop and

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I know this is how old people talk, like things aren’t as good as the old days. People do still have ethics, they just set them aside if they get in the way. Kind of like its ok to cheat on your income tax as long as you don’t get caught. I remember my grandmother listening to the radio one time, a baseball game, and jumping up when she heard the announcer say the runner stole second base, and she pointed at my sister and I and said, “don’t you even think about stealing a base, it’s a commandment.” My suggestion to any aspiring photographers is this. Find a niche that is unique. Practice, practice, practice, and promote, promote, promote. If you can, go to work for someone else and learn. Make sure you get benefits and save your money. Then when you strike out on your own, pay yourself, don’t say your new camera or computer is your paycheck, because you can’t pay your rent that way, or pay your insurance. Remember how fast technology is moving and what you have today is obsolete tomorrow. Finally never forget customer service, a real person to talk to real people, and “dance with the one that brung you”, meaning never forget who helped you get where you are. When and if you become a Guru in your field, give the next guy a helping hand and try to see the future. If you can see ahead of your competitors and get there first, “the world will beat a path to your door.” (That’s my grandmas second favorite saying.) ■

Join us for three online bull sales this spring! all bulls are available for viewing anytime at the Farm in mitchell, sD. bidding available at cwcattlesales.com

BPf mercedes Benz 131u Owned by Willow Springs, AR & Lautner Farms, IA

BPSl Boomer 1u Owned by BPF

BPf Black diamond 680u Owned by Lautner Farms, IA

BPf comfort Zone 613y Owned by Trausch Farms, IA

BPf josey whales Owned by Bryan McKay, OK

BPf drive on driver 925y Owned by Launter Farms, IA

BPf thrill ride 40y Owned by Nick Reimann, SD

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Performance maine-anjou Bull Sale February 12th • online at cwcattlesales.com

offering yearling maine-anjou bulls. Pb, 3/4 & 1/2. sired by industry leaders like mercedes benz, hard Drive, irish whiskey & Predator. all bulls are black & predominantly polled. 25 head sell. these are PerFormance type bulls!

Performance Simmental Bull Sale February 19th • online at cwcattlesales.com

offering yearling simmental bulls. Pb & Percentage simmental. sired by industry leaders like Foreman, steel Force, Dream catcher, built right & wizard. 20 head sell. a stout set of bulls!

cluB calf influenced Bull Sale February 26th • online at cwcattlesales.com

offering yearling calving ease & club calf raising sires. sired by industry leaders like hard Drive, mercedes benz, sooner, ali, irish whiskey, hollywood & black Diamond. 16 head sell. Deep in quality! the quality & dePth in theSe offerinGS are Second to none. you will not Be diSaPPointed!!

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40281 260th street • mitchell, sD 57301 Fax: 605-996-0721 • toll Free: 888-502-7322 Steve robinson, owner cory thomsen, General manager, 605-730-2397 trae Simmons, director of Sales, 765-438-2312 Stephanie Steck, marketing, 402-680-1254 on-line at: www.bpfcc.com • Visitors always welcome! look uS uP in “the yardS” at denver!

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Simmental Bull sire. Foreman he sells February 19th

cluB calf Bull sire. hollywood he sells February 26th

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PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

BY LINDE SUTHERLY, OH

Linde Sutherly Remember what it was like to wait a month or two to see what your pictures looked like from the show? Some younger folks probably don’t remember what “waiting” is these days. Just 11 years ago when I started taking pictures, there was no texting, very few people even had cell phones and digital cameras had just come out on the market. Well, let me tell you, on my first camera that my parents bought for me, the 1” square screen, with 5 people gathered around me after I took the picture, being able to see it right there before your eyes; was, to the say the least – REALLY COOL! People loved the fact that you could look at the picture right away and not wait to be surprised at the results in the mail months later, with “PROOF” stamped across your photos. That’s where my story begins, and just takes off with many blessings from the Lord. People often ask me how I got started taking pictures. I was asked to take pictures at a very small (50 head) show in Moundsville, WV. I said, “I don’t know anything about taking pictures”. She replied, “But you’ve shown cattle all your life! You just set them up and take a picture! You have a great personality and I think you would get along great with people.” My reply, “Well, that sounds like fun, sure I’ll try it!” I was so nervous! What 156 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

did I get myself into? Well, from that one little show, I did have several people call and want me to come to their little show and take pictures. That was fun for a girl who had just graduated from Ohio State, had an office job at Producers Credit, didn’t have much to do on the weekends and missed showing at cattle shows like crazy since she was too old to show in junior shows. What a great weekend venture! Well, as they say, it’s all history from there. I won’t bore you with all of the details, but going from a tiny digital camera with the little screen and not the highest quality output, to then a heavy laptop to carry around so people could look at their pictures at the show, to then a trailer to show and print pictures in, to a website where clients can view and order photos online; from little 50 head shows to Regional Shows, to national shows. Farm photos and videos have now become a large part of our business as well. I have truly enjoyed working with kids and capturing moments that will last a lifetime. I never forget when I’m at the backdrop, this person has worked hard and it means just as much to them as the person who wins the show to have a great photograph to remember this experience. As I look

back through old photo albums of my show experience, I wish there were more candid pictures (just to remember the great fashion sense I had – NOT!). We have tried to integrate this into our business plan and capture more of those candid moments for clients. These are the moments that make the long days at the show or in the office worthwhile. When I see the look on their faces when we hand them their backdrop pictures or a banner collage, I can see the joy in their eyes that those memories bring back. It’s been a long road, with a lot of learning along the way. A lot of miles, many traveled with my mom, who worked for many years as a “volunteer”. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful loving family who supported me when I decided to quit my full-time job and try to make it “taking pictures of cows”. It sounded pretty far from reality at first, but through God’s many blessings and leading me down this awesome path, I have had so many great opportunities and met so many wonderful people, including my husband, Dave (who I met at one of those first shows when I started taking pictures). I am so thankful for every person who has helped me along my journey, my husband, my parents, family and friends. Each of you have such a special place in my heart and am so thankful that God allowed our paths to cross. Without the team

of people I have working with me, this dream wouldn’t be possible. I want to thank all of the loyal clients and employees over the years who have watched my business and talents grow and stuck with me through the okay times, the good times and the great times by the show ring and in the pasture. I look forward to many more years of capturing special moments for you. Now that I am a mom, I can’t wait until Austin, my 2 year old son, is old enough for me to tell him stories of the days when mommy started taking pictures, when he would go to shows with us, to client’s farms “getting ears” and helping mommy and daddy selling steers at home. You know you have a great livestock kid in the making when you have to look in his basket of books for the latest issue of Showtimes, because he likes looking through momma’s pictures in the magazine. It puts a big smile on my face! I’m so grateful I can spend almost every day with my son by my side, “helping” me in the office. The agriculture industry is such a wonderful family environment and we are very blessed to have the opportunity to raise our child in it. We are so glad we can say that we have great friends, who are considered extended family, across the country that we have met through the cattle business. I hope my story inspires someone to follow their dreams and lead through example to carve your way in this world. ■ JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 THE SHOWTIMES 157

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PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

BY PEARL WALTHALL, MO

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show cattle for purebred operations, giving me the opportunity to expand my interest in livestock and experience the vast growth of the purebred beef industry. I attended The Ohio State University and received a degree in Animal Science. It is here where I had the opportunity to work with other livestock species, sheep and hogs, I loved every day of my college experience This Endeavor lead to judging cattle, breeding cattle and just living cattle. I never saw my involvement with cattle as work, but a way of life. I was obsessed with my work, I still am. I live in Windsor Missouri with my best friend and very supportive husband Greg Walthall, most people do not know that I grew up on a Farm in North East Ohio, only forty miles from Linde Sutherly a talented livestock photographer in her own right. This is where I received my background in Livestock. We had a feedlot and raised purebred Hereford cattle, I showed six steers a year along with Hereford heifers. I began showing cattle at the age of nine and have shown every year since. At the age of sixteen I was asked to

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My Husband Greg and I had a fitting service for 20 years and raised Simmental cattle. We had the privilege of exhibiting many winners and National champions. When you haul 30 to 40 head and even sometimes 50, the odds of winning were going to be in your favor. Along with showing in the ring, came getting pictures of every animal for the customer at every show. Lots of experience at the backdrop, some good, some not so good. I enjoyed working with the photographers and apply a lot of the same tools that I learned from them, in my livestock photography business

today. I have a lot of respect for other photographers in this business. After twenty years of fitting cattle we decided to raise and show our own cattle with the vast knowledge of genetics that we were exposed to, during our fitting years. This seemed fulfilling and lucrative except in the months of June July and August. Not the best time for selling cattle, but you still had to feed them. Hence came the idea to photograph cattle to fill the non-revenue months of our business. We always photographed our own cattle for the sale catalogs and people began to ask Greg who took our photos and this is where it begins, my photographing for other livestock people. At present time I photograph in most of the US. Giving me wonderful insight on the livestock business. I have always had a Nikon camera, starting way back in my high school days, photographing for the year book and just enjoying the challenge of the photographic world. I look back on my early years of livestock photography and wonder why I still have a job! I got better, and the equipment really got better! I began to photograph small shows and have worked my way to bigger and more challenging arena exhibitions. The Missouri State Fair being one of those challenges. We could never get a good photo at the MSF to use for promotion, our main reason for

exhibiting cattle, so I was determined to change this concept for all the people exhibiting livestock. To this day 11 years later, my motto is for every person who exhibits at the MSF fair, shall have the opportunity to receive a good affordable photo to use for promotion or keep in a scrap book for memories to come. I see every animal on the farm or at the backdrop as a challenge to maneuver into the best possible position for an unbelievable picture. A challenge I NEVER get tired of. A challenge that can sometimes be elusive, but rewarding when accomplished! I also photograph, Seniors, families and weddings for livestock people. My business is now called Pearls Pic’s Photography and Design. I have several photographers and designers that work with me to help create the Images and designs that you want and need for your personal use and business. Starting with business cards, promotional banner’s, coffee table books, canvas wraps and much more. We meet your needs in videography. Call us for your next event. We specialize in, on Location pictures for sale catalogs and promotional advertisement. We strive to be kind and courteous for an exceptional photographic experience for all. I appreciate all of the customers that I have had over the years. I have met some really exceptional people in this business, the best part of my job. I take this time to thank for the wonderful livestock life I have! Thanks to The Showtimes for giving me this opportunity to do so. I have a wonderful relationship with our livestock publications and this is one of the best! ■

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND FOR SHARING YOUR STORY WITH OUR READERS! Look for our next Livestock Industry Feature in our Sire Edition!

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This time of the year a lot of you are getting new cattle in and there are a few things I would like to point out. Each of you need to check with your veterinarian and be sure that your new calves have had all their vaccinations. Some may assume that they have been done but don’t always assume. I like to revac all my incoming cattle just to make sure. This is very important to their future health. Also be sure to worm and reworm your new cattle. We like to worm as they come in and after we have everything settled in we go through and reworm again. Be sure to keep them on a regular schedule of worming throughout the year. This time of the year is assessable to lice, so be sure to use a wormer or delice product that gets those little critter too. Lice can play havoc on that hair and when it’s gone, it’s gone. People are always wondering with their new calves on when to start trimming feet? My suggestion is to hold off for a while. Unless you have a major problem you are better off letting those feet grow so when it comes time to trim feet there is something there to work with. Some people start too early on a young tender foot and then later when you need to trim there is nothing there to work with due to the fact its wore off due to trimming too early. Getting them on a good feeding program such as ShowRite feed from the beginning is also a key. Some might think, “well I will wait till later to start them on that show feed ration” but truthfully then it’s too late. Start them on a good feed program from the beginning. These are just a few things I feel you can do in the beginning that make for a successfully project in the end! Remember one thing, it’s the little things that separate the winners from the rest. Enjoy the new show season and have fun along the way and also be sure to say “Hi” when ya see me at the show. Good luck!

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Beef Stroganoff

Summer Pieper, Iowa

did not grow up in the show cattle industry, but during the past 15 years I have made it my home. I spent nine years as a nanny for Brett & Sheryl Clanton in Bucyrus, Kansas where I was introduced to the world of showing cattle and pigs. I traveled to shows all around the country with their kids Bailey and Cole. It allowed me to meet wonderful people in the livestock industry who have become great friends over the years. It was through some of these friends that I met my husband Shawn Pieper, who is better known to most of you as Peep. I currently live in Dunlap, Iowa with Shawn and our son Braxton. Three years ago I became the Secretary for John and Dede Sullivan at Sullivan Farms. It has been a rewarding position that I truly enjoy. For the past couple of years we have opened our home to employees from both Sullivan Farms and Sullivan Supply. Many of the employees are hundreds of miles away from their families. We want them to feel a sense of family as much as possible and providing them with home cooked meals is a way we can do that. One of my favorite meals to cook is Beef Stroganoff. It is a quick and easy meal that offers big, filling portions. This recipe came from my cousin Dixie and was a staple on our dinner table growing up. This is one of those recipes that give me that “comfort food” feeling. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do.▪

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INGREDIENTS ¾ sack Egg Noodles 1 lb Flat Iron Steak cubed (I prefer a flat iron or ribeye vs. ground steak as it is a little tougher) 1 pkg Baby Portabella Mushrooms (optional) 1 tbsp. Butter Salt & Pepper to taste ¼ c. Chopped Onion 2 cans Golden Mushroom Soup ¾ c. Sour Cream 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce INSTRUCTIONS Start by boiling noodles according to package directions. While noodles are boiling brown steak to medium rare in butter on medium high heat in skillet. Add salt, pepper, onions and mushrooms. Once steak, onions and mushrooms are cooked add Golden Mushroom Soup, sour cream and Worcestershire sauce. Add egg noodles, stir and simmer 10 minutes. Serves 6 hefty portions.

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Show Mom

Sheila Gordon Jensen

hen asked to write this article on being a show mom, I could not help but think about my own mom, Joyce Gordon, who was also a show mom! Recently while looking through photo albums, I found a picture of her with her arms full of trophies and ribbons as my three sisters, brother and I had just showed at The Royal Winter Fair in Brandon, Manitoba. I grew up in the late 70s and 80s showing steers and Hereford heifers like my own kids have the opportunity to do today – but back then there were no bling jeans and sparkly jewelry, or smart combs. Little did I realize back then that I would be a show mom in Kansas

Making An Impact

With roots that run deep in the livestock industry, this Show Mom has been and is curently involved in multiple aspects of the livestock industry. BY SHEILA JENSEN, KS

with three kids – Brady, Brooke and Ben – showing steers and Hereford heifers and I would be the mom carrying prizes back to the stall from a successful show day. I am thankful that I am. My husband Kevin and I live on a cattle ranch

near Courtland, Kansas where we are raising our family similar to our own upbringing – with the opportunity to show cattle and become responsible care takers of livestock. Brady is a sophomore at Butler Community College majoring in

Livestock Marketing and Business and is presently on the livestock judging team. Brady has been showing cattle since he was old enough to show. Growing up, Brady also had a strong desire to judge livestock; as a show mom I saw this desire and an area team consisting of Brady, his cousin Cody Jensen, sister Brooke and good friend Jake Ohlde with myself as the coach dedicated hours to judging practice. The first hurdle was to win the State 4-H contest which in 2009 we lost by a few points. 2010 was a successful State Contest with a top place finish and the opportunity for me to coach for the National Contest in Louisville, a dream for all involved. The late night trips to State Fair practices and sheep judging

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showing cattle, school work and activities can be a real challenge for show moms and especially when you have one child

in the hills of Kentucky resulted in a 5th place team overall and Brady being named All American 4-H Livestock Judger 2nd high individual overall. This truly was an experience as a coach and show mom that I will always remember. Our daughter Brooke is a junior in high school and also shows heifers and steers in 4-H and the junior shows. Brooke and Brady have been very successful in showmanship contests over the years at the county, state and national level – and it can get competitive at times when they ended up in the same age bracket. This is where the show mom has a challenge to keep everyone focused! Brooke is an excellent student and very active in all high school sports – a highlight was being a member of the State Champion Track team in 2012. Brooke was recently named Kansas Hereford Queen so yet another challenge for a show mom to have queen wardrobe ready and travel plans for queen events. Juggling

in college, one in high school and one in junior high. Some days it is 4-H meetings, school activities, or packing to go to a cattle show. You need to make sure deadlines are met as well as cattle in shape and ready to go. We are firm believers to have the cattle ready to go to the show before you leave home and that follows through on other events in life. Our youngest son, Ben, also enjoys showing cattle and has named his show cattle so they have become almost family members. I will never forget the time he would not sell his first Hereford 4-H steer at the county fair. He would not leave the house to go to the county fair that day; he just kept saying

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“Mom it is not right! You just can’t sell your best friend for money; it is not right!” And to this day we still have that steer, but we use him in our collection business. In addition to cattle, Ben ventured into pig showing when he realized he needed something of his own. It was a learning experience for us all, and being the show mom, I always need to make sure we have the ear notches right on the 4-H forms; pigs washed and walked in the cool part of the day. As many of you know, showing pigs and steers at the same time in different barns across the fairgrounds it takes many miles of walking for the show moms to make sure the right clothes are ready, the show numbers and the animals are at ringside ready. I grew up in Canada and the

Show Mom Sheila Jensen 

ever-famous question is how did you come to Kansas? While I was showing at a Hereford Junior National in Canada, the judge happened to be Dr. Russ Danielson from NDSU who approached my sisters and I about attending college at North Dakota State University in Fargo. Dr. Danielson said we could obtain a college edu-

they are in college to support them through the college life adjustment, judging contest and college selections. I have been fortunate to attend many award ceremonies to support Brady as he receives his judging awards. There is no prouder moment in a show mom’s life than watching your children succeed in something they truly love

cation and experience the judging team opportunity. We jumped at the opportunity and the next fall my sister Shirley attended NDSU and the following year with her encouragement I attended NDSU and two more siblings followed our footsteps. While in college I also chose to judge livestock and meats. Livestock judging opened many doors for me and offered lifetime friendships just like the opportunity my oldest son Brady is currently experiencing at Butler Community College.

to do. We have also had the phone calls along the way “Mom” what is going on at home or how do you cook lasagna?

As my own mother did for me, I’ve realized being a show mom also involves being there for them when

We traveled to as many as 10 State Fairs a year and all the SOP or National Shows you could possibly go to, as we offered a fitting service for Hereford cattle. During those times we met many great cattle people who to this day are still great friends and many of them are now show moms as well. Our

travels also included trips overseas and Canada for Kevin and I to judge Hereford Cattle and visit ranches. A high-light for this show mom was to judge alongside my My own college experience also led husband at the National Hereford me to my home in Kansas. I was Show in Denver at the NWSS and looking for a summer job when a the Canadian Western Agribition judging team member had menin Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada tioned that Kevin Jensen needed were we recently bred the Champihelp showing Herefords at the State on Hereford Female. and Nationals Shows, so I called him up and asked for a job. August I guess you could say my “show 12, 1985 I traveled to Kansas to mom” role started back then as I start the State Fair summer circuit remember being a mom to many not knowing 10 years later to the of the younger employees that day that Kevin and I would be wel- helped us at shows – whether it coming our daughter Brooke into was showing them how to do the the world. perfect tail on a heifer or bull, JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 THE SHOWTIMES 187

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getting lunch for them all, or making the long list of show order when we could have up to 7 or 8 heifer calves in a class. One year at the NAILE in Louisville it was the Hereford National Show and we exhibited 49 head. The first time we took under 30 head to Denver, people wondered why we were slowing down. Day to day ranch duties are often assumed as Kevin spends many days traveling judging shows. At the ranch, I manage the cattle records, ranch bookkeeping and assist with the show cattle and cowherd daily chores. Along with juggling activities for the kids, I run the lab and books for our semen collection business. Jensen Genetic Center began in 2008 when we wanted to slow down traveling to the major shows and be at home more for our kids. Being a livestock Insurance agent has become another outlet for me to remain active in the livestock industry and I truly enjoy the people I meet. The cattle business is a people business and that is one of the most valuable benefit’s our family is blessed with – great livestock friendships! I could write a book on being a show mom at the Junior Nationals. This show is the highlight of the summer for my kids. It is a family event which allows them not only to participate in showing livestock but also meeting lifelong friends. I encourage the kids to participate in as many contests as it broadens the entire experience of the

junior nationals and helps them to be a more rounded individual. The planning of which heifers are entered, which hotels have the perfect swimming pool and are close to the fairgrounds, as well as the all-important many hours rinsing heifers to grow hair. Junior Nationals are truly a family event and have been summer vacations for numerous families. Each of our kids has had success in the show ring, as well as the contests at the Junior Nationals. One year in particular we loaded up two trailers with several heifers for our kids plus other young exhibitors, which was often the case. We endured several tire and trailer issues on our way to Milwaukee, but little did we know that week would be so successful for Brady

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and Brooke. It was one of the first times, that I know of, that a brother and sister were Champion Showman in two different divisions at a Hereford Junior Nationals. This was a very proud moment for Kevin and I. The success continued throughout the week but one of the fondest memories I hear my kids still talk about was loading up their cousins and friends on the 4-wheel cart with a chair strapped on it and how they went up and down the hill to the show ring. It was not about how well they did at that Junior Nationals, it was the memories they made with family and friends – that’s a lesson all show moms hope their children carry with them forever.

Top Ten List FOCUS Sheila Jensen giving her son Brady some last minute words of encouragement.

THINGS TO DO IN

DURING THE 2013 NWSS Many lessons are to be learned from showing livestock. There is no better way to raise a family than the opportunity to work together to learn life lessons. Saving a new born calf in a winter storm or the dedication to care for the livestock, no matter what, all pays off when you see the joy your children get from showing livestock. Another thing that needs to be reminded at times is to make sure you extend a thank you to the people who have helped you along the way. With that I would like to say, be sure to cherish the times you spend with your family whether it be in the truck heading down the road or in the barn rinsing heifers. The memories you make will last a lifetime for all. ▪ The Showtimes would like to thank Sheila Jensen for sharing her and her family’s story and wish them luck on all of their future endeavors! If you have someone you would like to be featured as a future Show Mom, please contact Lisa Reid at 303.917.0828 or lisa_theshowtimes@yahoo.com.

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Ak-Sar-Ben Omaha, Nebraska September 26-29, 2013 Cowtown Classic Fort Worth, Texas February 1, 2013 Fort Worth Stock Show Fort Worth, Texas January 18 - February 9, 2013 817.877.2400 fwssr.com Gibson County Preview Show Princeton, Indiana February 9 & 10, 2013 812.455.3268 Green & Gold Showdown Greeley, Colorado March 16 & 17, 2013 970.491.8093 Gulf Coast Classic Hitchcock, Texas January 19, 2013 409.682.0439 Houston Livestock Show Houston, Texas February 25 - March 17, 2013 832.667.1000 rodeohouston.com How The West Was Won Embryo Fundraiser Online - Caldwell-Willoughby March 19, 2013 Iowa Beef Expo Des Moines, Iowa February 10-17, 2013

Lone Star Classic Gonzales, Texas January 19-20, 2013 830.203.0627 Little American Royal Kersey, Colorado May 3 & 4, 2013 970.33.8740 March/April 2013 Sire Edition Ad Deadline February 20, 2013 303.941.1004 theshowtimesmagazine.com Missouri AGR Classic Columbia, Missouri February 1-3, 2013 660.651.9734 National Western Stock Show Denver, Colorado January 12-27, 2013 303.297.1166 nationalwestern.com Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Kearney, Nebraska February 18-24, 2013 necattlemen.com Ohio Beef Expo March 15-17 Columbus, Ohio Oklahoma State University Block and Bridle 2013 Bonanza Perry, Oklahoma January 26, 2013 810.875.6722

Ring of Sucess Open Prospect Show Calhan, Colorado June 1 & 2, 2013 ringofsuccessshow.com San Angelo Stock Show San Angelo, Texas February 9-24, 2013 325.653.7785 sanangelorodeo.com San Antonio Stock Show San Antonio, Texas February 7-24, 2013 210.225.0575 sarodeo.com SD AGR Presidential Classic Brookings, South Dakota February 23, 2013 605.680.4676 Sioux Empire Farm Show Sioux Falls, South Dakota January 22-26, 2013 siouxempirefarmshow.org VCCP Winter Classic Harrisonburg, Virginia January 25-27, 2013

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Maine-Anjou Lights Denver, Colo. - Saturday, Jan. 19 - 3 p.m. MST

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All selling in the 2013 Bright Lights Sale!! Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bright Lights sale heifers averaged $4,700 and bulls averaged $3,823! Dustin Layton, (405) 464-2455 - sale consultant Dave Steen, 515-201-3281 - commercial development director P.O. Box 1100 - Platte City, MO 64079 (P) 816.431.9950 - (F) 816.858.9951 www.maine-anjou.org - maine@kc.rr.com JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 THE SHOWTIMES 201

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Psalm 50:10 “For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.”

Thank You Grandma

Proverbs 3:1-5 “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

Fellowship of Christian Cowboys is now Save the Cowboy. BY BRAD HENDERSON, CO

God has placed, in each of our lives whether you realize it or not, precious people that impact not just who we are, but impact multiple generations after us, through their total giving of themselves. People that pour all they are into your life and into your future, and through their actions impact infinite generations. The National Western Stock Show is a family treasure to me. And as you read this in Denver, I pray you will think of all the people that have imprinted their lives, their character and values, and taught you what life is truly all about. I want to thank the wonderful lady that has covered millions of miles at Denver each year with me, holding my hand and carrying tons of show supplies; sitting through how many cattle shows and rodeos and never tiring and maybe never realizing how she would change the world through her love and faithfulness… my Grandma Mary Hamacher. My Grandma’s influence will last forever and through her great grandchildren she will change the world. It is my humble opinion that the last hope for America is the American Cowboy and all he stands for under God. Thank you for the unbreakable roots you gave me and our family Grandma. Thank you for teaching me, and your great grandchildren, what it truly means to be a Cowboy and a man of character. And most of all, thank you for praying for me. I would not be who I am today without you. Grandma, you have and will continue to always be the embodiment of Proverbs 31. “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She 202 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hand hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates (and oh is my Grandpa known in the gates!), when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. (My Father in heaven PLEASE…) Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”-- Proverbs 31:10-31 I love you Grandma and cannot thank you enough for your prayers, your faith, my Mom, your approval of your granddaughter in law (my wife who walks in your footsteps), your love of the land and your love of cattle. May we care for our Father’s “cattle on a thousand hills” together as a family for all eternity. ■ Save the Cowboy is located in Kiowa, Colorado. You can learn more about us by visiting our web site at www.savethecowboy.com or by contacting Brad Henderson at bhenderson@westernllc.net.

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