Showing cattle as a way to do a bit of international travel?

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shortyjock89

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I've been thinking more and more lately that I'd like to see how people in other countries show cattle. I know the Euro dairy shows are quite impressive, and there are good beef cattle, shorthorns in particular, all over the world. I also know that work permits and other things can get sticky in the EU and Canada. So, I'm wondering if anyone thinks I could get somebody overseas or in Canada to let me help them for free, but help me pay my way?  Not to toot my own horn, but I'm really quite experienced and I think pretty handy at this whole thing, so maybe somebody would be in for it. I have seen a lot of the United States showing, I'd like to take it international!
 

obie105

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I have a friend that moved to Sweden to work for awhile. I know he said they don't clip and fit like we do in the US but he said there is a lot to learn from different groups. I think it's a great way to network and see the world while doing something you like.
 

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A place like Sweden would be ideal for me, even if just to tour. I have family there (still on our farm from the 1500's), and they're kind of higher ups at New Holland Scandinavia. I could probably just go hang out with them for a bit like a vacation, but they say there isn't much showing going on in Sweden.
 

obie105

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From what I understand the dairy deal is huge but not the beef side. I guess Denmark has some of the same farming practices as here. Had another friend that did a month of study abroad in Denmark. He stayed with a farm family and helped and learned on the farm.
 

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