Stock Show University provides educational programs that cater specifically to youth, helping them develop skills to compete with their show livestock projects. Stock Show University is a COMPLIMENTARY service to anyone that has a spark to learn. 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 Graduate 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, daily hair and animal care to name a few. At Stock Show U our motto is, “We stay until the last question is asked.”
Tess Mittag, Manager of Stock Show University®, states, “In 2024, I am proud and blessed for all the learning and growth that had happened within Stock Show University®! During the year of 2024, Stock Show University® catered to 2,150 exhibitors and their families during the 8 Grad Programs that were hosted — which were in the locations of New Mexico, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, and last but not least, Nebraska! Along with these programs, we hosted show clinics at 15+ Junior National shows and 150+ other shows across the country. Like I always say and truly believe, these Stock Show University® programs are an A+ learning experience for exhibitors and their families that are wanting to take it to the next level within this growing and competitive industry. One thing that never gets old during at a Grad Program for me is to see participants at the beginning of the programs, versus seeing them after the program is complete. You can see that their confidence just explodes with the skills we are teaching, along with the participants opening up and creating a lifelong professional relationship with our staff that we provide. Even if you can’t make it to one of our programs or clinics, there are other educational resources that allow our customers and participants to learn virtually. Stock Show University Online® videos, Stock Show University® educational articles, and the Sullivan Supply® educational resources are designed with a simple layout to make it easy for the user to learn or for an educator to bring the stock show world into the classroom. In 2025, our team will continue to host more Grad Programs, provide essential show clinics, and to produce resources to answer the questions we get on the road to cater to the needs of our customers and livestock exhibitors around the globe.”
