Clipping Question

Are their any websites that show pics of a good clip job up close?  Is their anything that you can put on a calf before clipping to make the hair stand out? How long should the hair on the side of a calf be trimmed down too.  Thanks need to refine my skills.

I don't know of a website, but here are a couple of pictures, she might be easier to see because of the color, the guy that clipped her is as good as anyone I have ever seen.  If this isn't what your looking for let me know.  We use pink oil or final bloom and blow.

Ok Red, do your magic, I resized these, but it obviously didn't work.

I really like that heifer's color.  Thanks for the pics have a show on Saturday and wanted some opinions.

That is a nice clip job. 

Does anyone know of a clipping clinic that will be going on soon (early spring)?  We are willing to travel a few hours and want to bring one of our own calves to really get hands on.  We have been to many local clipping clinics and have learned alot, but we want to know in detail and want to know exactly how the pros do it.  Any info would be great.  Thanks

SG

Where are you located?

Southern IL.  We are willing to drive a few hours because we are so eagar to learn.

SG

There is a Stierwalt clinic in Nevada, MO that looks like the closest he will get to your area on the schedule. 
http://www.showsteers.com/Stierwalt/Schools.htm
here is his website, I know there are others that do them out there, but I don't know anything about any of them.

showgirl2010 said:

Southern IL.  We are willing to drive a few hours because we are so eagar to learn.

SG

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Where in Southern IL? I'm from the Champaign-Urbana area, and I don't know for sure, but I might be able to help you out with finding a pro to help ya. Message me if you're interested.

stronly suggest you buy steirwalts videos on clipping. They are great. Easy to follow and understand. I watch them over and over every now and then. Practice practice....

We have purchased one and learned much from it, but we want to be taught in person. 

SG

showgirl2010 said:

We have purchased one and learned much from it, but we want to be taught in person. 

SG

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I had an experienced person then come and we had 9 calves that needed clipped 2 steers and 7 heifers. My sister and I worked on each side and then had a more experienced invidual give us critiques. Doing it makes much more sense then just wathcing, i agree 100%. I think when you have a pro come and help you it is also helpful. SOme of the calves we purchased were from very experienced folks. When they offered to come and clip we asked if they would come and watch us clip that we wanted to do it ourselves. Never been to a clinic so I can't comment on one.

showgirl2010 said:

Southern IL.  We are willing to drive a few hours because we are so eagar to learn.

SG

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Southern IL... I am only a stones throw away from southern IL.    I'm sure that shortyjock89 can help you out or he can get someone to help you out.  But, if not, let me know.