Master Professor, Josh Elder
April
May
KENTUCKY................................................................April 7 & 8
OKLAHOMA (Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Swine)......................May 5 & 6
TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Burley Fields Livestock Center, Horse Cave, KY
PROFESSORS... Wess Richey, Taylor Harrison, Tylee Williams , Joe Beckett, Andy Higgins
OHIO (Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Swine).........................April 14 & 15
TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha, Oklahoma PROFESSORS... Joel Judge, Collin Listen, Luke Parr, Charles Hill, Taylor Harrison, Tylee Williams, Chris (Chief) Ellison
TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Madison County Fairgrounds, London, Ohio
PROFESSORS... Wess Richey, Taylor Harrison, Tylee Williams, Nathan Campbell, Mason Awald, Megan Hunt, Jason Manning, Cooper Bounds, Bailey Bergherm, Madison Banbury, Jeff Greene, Jordan Fledderjohann.
IOWA.....................................................................April 21 & 22 TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Clarke County Fairgrounds, Osceola, IA
ILLINOIS.....................................................................May 5 & 6 TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Black Hawk East - Kewanee, IL PROFESSORS...Josh Elder, Tracy Coffland, Dan Hoge, Mark Hoge, Mary Kate Mardesen, Tracy Coffland, Tyler Gradert, Cory and Ryan Malone, Robbie Duis
MASSACHUSETTS...................................................May 19 & 20 TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA
PROFESSORS... Josh Elder, Tracy Coffland, Deb Vorthmann, Joe Herr, Keaton Otto
PROFESSORS... Wess Richey, Taylor Harrison, Tracy Coffland, Matt Blakenship, Adam Griffith, Kyle Lemmon, Tad Francis
TEXAS....................................................................April 21 & 22
LOUISIANA..............................................................May19 & 20
TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Hill Country Fairgrounds, Hillsboro, Texas
PROFESSORS... John Sullivan, Joel Judge, Tylee Williams, Trey McKinnon, Michael Schertz, Taylor Harrison, Kevin Donan
TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM LSU Ag Center/ DeWitt Livestock Facility, Alexandria, Louisiana PROFESSORS... Joel Judge, Josh Nelson, Chris (Chief) Ellison, Tylee Williams
MINNESOTA..........................................................April 28 & 29 TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Nobles Co. Fairgrounds, Worthington, MN
PROFESSORS... Wess Richey, Jess Recknor, Taylor Harrison, Tracy Coffland, Colby and Tracy Lind
NEW MEXICO........................................................April 28 & 29 TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Quay County Fairgrounds, Tucumcari, New Mexico PROFESSORS... Joel Judge, Josh Nelson, Tylee Williams, Mike Cone, Koby Cone, Kaly Cone
For more information please contact Taylor Harrison, Stock Show University Manager at 800-475-5902 or taylor@sullivansupply.com.
Day 1 Schedule
Day 2 Schedule
8:00 am Registration - Stock Show University Office 8:30 am Have your calf washed, dried and laying down in the stalls
8:30 am Have your calf washed, dried and laying down in the stalls
9:00 am 9:20 am 11:14 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm
(clean, clean calf please). Introduction - Get to know your professor Proper Hair Care Management Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience 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.
4:30 pm Group Discussion - Managing fatigues, appetite and freshness on the show road
9:00 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 3:00 pm
(clean, clean calf please). Fitting Segment - Followed by Student/Professor hands-on experience Proper Show-Day Breakdown Segment - Followed by Student/Professor hand-on experience Lunch provided by Sullivan Supply Showmanship Segment Followed by a mock show: students working w/professor & calf Awards & Conclusion One-to-one discussion with the professors... at Stock Show University we stay until the last question is answered.
5:00 pm World Champion Cupcake Eating Contest 5:30 pm Dinner provided by Sullivan Supply One-to-one discussion with the professors... at Stock Show University we stay until the last question is answered.
Stock Show University Manager, Taylor Harrison
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. ** 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 Stock Show University Grad Program, contact Taylor Harrison with Sullivan Supply at 800-475-5902 or taylor@sullivansupply. com.
Luke Bolin, Sullivan Supply Communications Director, and John Sullivan, Founder of Sullivan Supply and Stock Show Universty 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 every thing 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 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 university 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.
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