Master Professor Josh Elder
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OHIO ..................................................April 2
PENNSYLVANIA........................May 14 & 15
ONE-DAY Hands-On Clinic Adams County Fairgrounds, West Union, OH PROFESSORS ... Dave Vansickle and Opie Campbell
MISSOURI ....................................April 2 & 3
TWO-DAY GRAD Program Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO PROFESSORS ... Brigham Stewart, Tyler McVay, Carter Ward, Matt Loggains, Justin Johnson and Gabby Glenister
OHIO ........................................April 16 & 17 TWO-DAY GRAD Program Garwood Cattle Company, Columbiana, OH PROFESSORS ... Callyn Hahn, Noah Skrinjar, Si Pirogowicz, Nathan Campbell, Hank LeVan and Tracy Coffland
NEW MEXICO ........................April 16 & 17 TWO-DAY GRAD Program Lea County Fairgrounds, Lovington, NM PROFESSORS ... Dan Sullivan, Jeff Sargent, Matt Copeland, Mike & Koby Cone, Michael Schertz, Michah Dorsey and Kyle Duncan
ARKANSAS................................April 23 & 24 TWO-DAY GRAD Program South Side High School AS Building, Bee Branch, AR PROFESSORS ... Dan Sullivan, Jeff Sargent, Riley Goodwin, Matt Loggains, Wes Horn, Joel Judge and Kyle Duncan
GEORGIA..................................April 23 & 24 TWO-DAY GRAD Program
UGA Livestock Arena, Athens, GA PROFESSORS ... Josh Elder, Levi Douglas, Todd Alford, Matt Shirley, Chandler Adkins, Tadd Harper and Callyn Hahn
OREGON............................................April 30
ONE-DAY Hands-On Clinic Deschutes Fairgrounds, Redmond, OR PROFESSORS ... Callyn Hahn, Marc Miranda and Justin Click
TWO-DAY GRAD Program South Mountain Fairgrounds, Biglerville, PA PROFESSORS ... Josh Elder, Kyle Fleener, Tad Francis, Cory Krietz, Kelly Dietrich, Lacey Murray, Tracy Coffland and Gabby Glenister
WYOMING ................................May 14 & 15 TWO-DAY GRAD Program Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas, WY PROFESSORS ... James Sullivan, Kyle Colyer, Paul Hill, Brittney Creamer, Codi & Casey St Blanc and Callyn Hahn
LOUISIANA ..............................May 14 & 15 TWO-DAY GRAD Program LSU Ag Center, Alexandria, LA PROFESSORS ... Dan Sullivan, Ron Spinger, Riley Goodwin, Wes Horn, Michael Schertz, Joel Judge, Trey McKinnon and Kyle Duncan
CANADA ....................................May 21 & 22 TWO-DAY GRAD Program Cumberland County Exhibition, Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada PROFESSORS ... Sandy Reid, Jack Oates, Kevin Dempsey, Blair Alnut and Justin Johnson
TEXAS ........................................May 21 & 22 TWO-DAY GRAD Program Brazoria County Fair Association, Angleton, TX PROFESSORS ... Jeff Sargent, Joel Judge, Ryan Smejikal, Jonathon Chachere, Lyle Williams and Dan Sullivan
CALIFORNIA ............................May 21 & 22 TWO-DAY GRAD Program
Tehama District Fair, Red Bluff, CA PROFESSORS ... Blaine Rodgers, Marc Miranda, J Newton, Justin Click, Amanda Schnoor, Garrett Blanchard, Tommy Meek, Dan DeMeyer, Hadley Pitts and Callyn Hahn
IOWA ........................................May 28 & 29 TWO-DAY GRAD Program
Plymouth Co Fairgrounds, LeMars, IA PROFESSORS ... John Sullivan, James Sullivan, Tracy Coffland and Callyn Hahn
JUNE IDAHO................................................June 13
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ONE-DAY Hands-On Clinic Colyer Herefords, Brueno, ID PROFESSORS ... Josh Elder, Kyle Colyer, Shane Geist, Eric Eldridge and Callyn Hahn
COLORADO ......................................June 13 ONE-DAY Hands-On Clinic Norris-Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs, CO PROFESSORS ... Casey & Codi St Blanc
ONE DAY GRAD PROGRAM SCHEDULE ... TWO DAY GRAD PROGRAM SCHEDULE ... 8:00 a.m.
Registration - Stock Show University Office
8:30 a.m.
Have your calf washed, dried & laying down in the stalls (clean, clean calf please).
9:00 a.m.
Introduction - Get to know your professor
9:30 a.m.
Daily Hair Care
11:00 a.m.
Showmanship Demo
DAY 1 SCHEDULE 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:30 am
Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience
Followed by a mock show; students working w/ Professor & calf
12:30 p.m.
Lunch provided by Sullivan Supply
1:30 p.m.
Fitting Demonstration Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience
4:30 p.m.
Proper Breakdown
5:00 p.m.
Awards & Conclusion
11:15 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Group Discussion - The science behind healthy, hydrated hair Lunch provided by Sullivan Supply Clipping Segment - Learn the current industry trends from the best ... Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience. Optional: If you are not interested in clipping you may participate in a beginner level leg workshop
One-on-one discussion with the professors. With Stock Show University clinics, we stay until the last question is asked!
A Hands-On EXPERIENCE At Grad Programs, all students, from beginner to advanced showmen, will be split-up into small groups with a professor.
All Stock Show U programs are complimentary provided by Sullivan Supply.
4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm
Group Discussion - Managing fatigue, appetite and freshness on the show road World Champion Cupcake Eating Contest Dinner provided by Sullivan Supply One-to-one discussion with the professors ... at Stock Show University we stay until the last question is asked.
DAY 2 SCHEDULE 8:30 am 9:00 am
** Bring your calf, chute, show box with products, clippers, fitting mats, blower, extension cords, generators or any other equipment or products you would need for a show and learn with hands-on experience! ** Pre-registration encouraged! To pre-register for these programs go to www.sullivansupply.com/ssu_clinic_schedule.html ** GRAD Program directions, hotels, schedule of events, etc., can also be found on our website, www.sullivansupply.com ** For more information on the OHIO, MISSOURI, OREGON, INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA, CANADA, WYOMING, GEORGIA, CALIFORNIA & IOWA Stock Show University GRAD Program, contact Callyn Hahn with Sullivan Supply at 1.800.475.5902 or callyn@sullivansupply.com. ** For more information on the NEW MEXICO, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA & TEXAS Stock Show University GRAD Program, contact Dan Sullivan with Sullivan Supply South at 1.800.588.7096 or dsullivan@hillsboro.net.
ADVANCED SEGMENT
Registration - Stock Show University Office Have your calf washed, dried and laying down in the stalls (clean, clean calf please). Introduction - Get to know your professor Proper Hair Care Management
Have your calf washed, dried and laying down in the stalls (clean, clean calf please). Fitting Segment Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience
12:00 pm
Proper Show-Day Breakdown Segment Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience
12:30 pm 1:30 pm
Lunch provided by Sullivan Supply Showmanship Segment Followed by a mock show; students working w/ professor & calf
3:00 pm
Awards & Conclusion One-to-one discussion with the professors ... at Stock Show University we stay until the last question is asked.
A feature for Stock Show University is the ADVANCED student segment for individuals that have tremendous amounts of experience, or have already attended a Stock Show U GRAD Program and wish to return. This group will work independently from the rest of the camp and focus on an all-around show ring experience. Not only will this advanced segment cover clipping and fitting but it will also include the detailed topics listed below. - The science behind healthy, hydrated hair quality. - Proper nutrition and supplements: Do you wonder what each supplement can do for you? A detailed discussion on how each particular supplement can impact your calf. - Managing fatigue, appetite and freshness on the show road. - Peaking your hair quality at targeted show date. - Maximum neck sweating potential achieved. - Stimulating hair follicles with proper equipment and tools.
WHY Stock Show U? Luke Bolin, Manager of The Pulse, and John Sullivan, founder of Sullivan Supply and Stock Show University, discuss the Stock Show U program. Why did you decide to start Stock Show University?
My brothers and I grew up as a product of the junior show cattle industry. We loved everything about it, but unfortunately our Dad was not heavily involved in showing cattle. We had to teach ourselves and it was the school of hard knocks. I would like to help families eliminate the many years of the learning curve so they can expedite the success they can obtain. When I was growing up there were not a lot of camps that were easily accessible. One of the attributes of the Stock Show University Program is that is it 100% free of charge and our student to professor ratio is unmatched. I am proud to say that we will share every bit of industry knowledge that we have to young showman that attend a Stock Show University clinic. If you have the desire to learn and want to be your best, Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University will help you get there.
What is the main goal of the Stock Show University program?
The main goal is to instill confidence and a can-do attitude in each student. The two-day Stock Show University Grad Programs are a tremendous confidence builder that is hands on learning for the exhibitor. The student works with the professor one on one and gets to absorb a tremendous amount of knowledge first hand. One of the other main goals is to get the kids off the show stick when the cattle are in the fitting chutes. We see all these families and kids that work so hard on their animals at home then they go to the show and have someone else fit their calf for them. We acknowledge that getting and asking for help is part of the learning process but we want to push the student to get involved at a younger age and not be scared. We want them to be able to step in and be just as confident as the experienced fitters. We practice this ourselves as I told my daughter Sara when she showed interest in showing cattle that she is going to be involved in the fitting process as well. It is amazing how quickly these kids can get good and how fast their confidence builds if they are expected to do it.
What is your favorite part of the Stock Show University Grad Programs?
My favorite part is definitely the fitting/leg workshop. So many kids come to this program and feel like they are not good enough to fit a back leg on their own calf. After two days they walk out of the Stock Show University Grad Program confident enough to groom their calf’s legs. We encourage them at the next show they are at to get involved in the process and not back off. The smile on their faces for accomplishing this task is worth the weight in gold. It is also fulfilling to see the genuine care of the professors spending that one on one time with the students. A lot of the success of this program is due to the professor’s willingness to take time out of their busy schedules to mentor youth that have a tremendous interest in showing livestock.
We know Sullivan Supply dedicates over $300,000 a year to the Stock Show U program. Why are you so committed to giving back to the youth?
Our devotion for this program and industry is simple, we believe in it! We think it is the best way to raise kids and spend quality family time together. It takes a lot of commitment, daily dedication and bonding to show livestock. In today’s world where everyone seems to be running from work, showing livestock turns hard working kids into successful adults. The young people are the future of this great industry. We are proud to offer complimentary programs like the Sullivan Supply Scholarship Program, Junior National Sponsorships, The Pulse daily livestock news and Stock Show University. These are tremendous financial responsibilities when it comes to the youth of the livestock industry, Sullivan Supply is all in. Quite frankly, we feel fortunate that we can do it, but it is truly the customers of Sullivan Supply and their great
support that allow us to be able to provide these programs.
A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE John Sullivan, Founder of Sullivan Supply, Stock Show U & Sullivan Farms
Skill Building, Confidence, Excitement We will provide you with the knowledge to succeed. Stock Show University was started by John Sullivan nearly five years ago. Stock Show University provides services and educational programs that cater specifically to youth, helping them develop skills to compete with their show cattle projects. We are a program designed to encourage and reward success with individual achievements and goals. At Stock Show U our motto is “We stay until the last question is asked.” Stock Show University is COMPLIMENTARY. All ages and skill levels are welcome from beginner to advanced. We host clinics at shows and homes across the United States, including beef expos, major shows, and junior nationals; all FREE of charge! Clinics range from convenient two-hour clinics to comprehensive, in-depth two-day clinics called GRAD Programs. The best and most talented ‘professors’ in the business will focus on all areas needed to achieve the championship look - show day fitting/clipping, animal selection, showmanship, feeding, daily hair and animal care to name a few. GRAD Programs are perhaps our strongest commitment to our youth. These areTWO-DAY CLINICS where a successful partnership will be developed between a student and a professor. This program is a great confidence builder and allows the students to gain hands-on experience and actively seek answers to any question they may have. Even though these two-day camps can be large in numbers, a meaningful, one-to-one relationship will be built between a student and professor. Participants will be placed in groups of 8 to 12 students to one professor and divided by the individuals in each level of experience. Here is where the students will learn hands-on skills in show day fitting, daily hair care, showmanship and clipping. Stock Show U professors are the best in the business. The impact from these skilled professors on each student will be contagious. Stock Show University is a non-for-profit company that the Sullivan family has committed over $300,000 annually; their pledge to supporting the next generation of America’s youth. Sullivan Supply represents over 25 years of sincere dedication and commitment to the livestock industry. We believe a successful partnership between education and commitment are fundamental in supporting America’s Youth.
Strong Past. Powerful Future.
PJ Clair, 11 Fryeburg, Maine
PROFESSOR Jeff Sargent & Tyler Babbs
SSU Programs Attended ’14 & ’15 Maine GRAD Programs - How did you hear about Stock Show University? I heard about it at Junior Nationals in Kansas. - Would you attend another SSU clinic? Yes. You learn a lot of information at the clinics. - What did you like about working with your professor? They went over everything with me, from start to finish. - What was one thing that you learned from your professor(s)? How to clip. - What did you like the best about the Stock Show U Program? We get to work hands-on. - Do you have any words of encouragement for kids to attend a Stock Show U clinic? Attend clinics that those you look up to in the industry will be professors at. - What are your proudest accomplishments in the show ring? When I won champion steer. It was awesome! - Professor Shout-out to Jeff Sargent ... I learned a lot, had a blast, and want it to keep going for generations to come.
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Elizabeth Fleming, 15 Merrill, Michigan 13 years of show cattle experience
SSU Programs Attended ’13 & ’15 Michigan GRAD Programs
Professor Blaine Rodgers
- How did you hear about Stock Show University? My mom saw an advertisement on Facebook, and we decided to check it out. - Would you attend another SSU clinic? Yes. - What did you like about working with your professor? It is a one-on-one learning experience, as well as hands on at the 2-day clinics. For me, I am a hands-on learner, and this type of teaching is perfect. It is personalized, and the professor can point out my mistakes so I can learn from them. - What was one thing that you learned from your professor(s)? How to add set, and how to fix a hind leg. - What did you like the best about the Stock Show U Program? Everything! - Do you have any words of encouragement for kids to attend a Stock Show U clinic? Yes. #justdoit - What are your proudest accomplishments in the show ring? Either Champion Senior U-Fit Contest at the Michigan Winter Classic, or “Best Leg Award” at the 2015 Maine & Chi Junior Nationals. - Professor Shout-out to Andrew Foster, Kurtis Klingaman, Wess Richey, Josh Elder, and Tyler Winegardner
- How did you hear about Stock Show University? On The Pulse - www.sullivansupply.com - Would you attend another SSU clinic? Definitely. This was the second time I attended. When I attended a couple of years ago, I was personally focused on fitting, because the heifer I took was already clipped out for me. I learned so much that year about fitting and would like to think that now I’m pretty good. This year, I was mainly focused on clipping. My family made me bring a calf that hadn’t been shown or clipped, so I could start from scratch.
Tejlor Strope, 16 O’Neill, Nebraska
- What did you like about working with your professor? It is a one-on-one learning experience, as well as hands on at the two-day clinics. For me, I am a hands-on learner, and this type of teaching is perfect. It is personalized, and the professor can point out my mistakes so I can learn from them.
SSU Programs Attended 2013 & 2015 Nebraska GRAD Programs
- What was one thing that you learned from your professor(s)? The biggest thing I learned was that I can’t be afraid to just go for it. Personally, I am a perfectionist. Therefore, I don’t usually like to do something that I know I may not be the best at. My professor showed me that I have to start somewhere. It’s not always about where you start, but where you go from there. - What did you like the best about the Stock Show U Program? Stock Show U offers so many different opportunities for everyone. I know that when I am there I will be taught, and I’m able to learn the most that I can. I know that this program contains the perfect amount of fun, learning, and experience. - Do you have any words of encouragement for kids to attend a Stock Show U clinic? I would encourage kids of all ages to attend a Stock Show U clinic. There is always room to learn and opportunities for improvement. It is never too late to learn. This program really is for everyone from novice to advanced, so don’t be afraid to try it. - What are your proudest accomplishments in the show ring? Winning the steer show at Shorthorn Junior Nationals is one of my favorites, along with winning the Nebraska State Fair FFA Steer Show. - Professor Shout-out to Barb Ohlrichs ... She has helped me so much growing as a showman, fitter, and clipper. It was so great to work with her at the Stock Show U clinic in Norfolk, Neb. One thing is for sure, she’ll always be able to help and show you the right technique to achieve the best possible result.
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- How did you hear about Stock Show University? My mom told me about it and I was excited to attend. - Would you attend another SSU clinic? Yes, it was a fun learning experience. - What did you like about working with your professor? He was nice and very patient. He taught me what to do. - What was one thing that you learned from your professor(s)? I learned the correct way to clip the belly of a calf. - What did you like the best about the Stock Show U Program? I loved participating in the activities and learning from all of the professors
Berren Strope, 11 O’Neill, Nebraska
PROFESSOR
- Do you have any words of encouragement for kids to attend a Stock Show U clinic? It is an awesome experience that allows you to meet a lot of people, and learn many things related to showing cattle. - What are your proudest accomplishments in the show ring? Winning 3rd overall feeder calf showman at AKSARBEN this year.
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