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Just wanted to give an update on how this past weekends show went. Everyone seemed to have fun since their dad was laid back.  My kids did a great job prepping and showing their calves. The hair looked great due to the work being done at home.  They also helped their cousins prep their calves as...

Larissa, what a great read.  I don't know how I missed it the first time you posted it.  I will print it out and have my kids read it as well.  Next week I am going to take a heifer out of the pasture that we raised and start halter breaking it.  My kids are really excited to show one of their...

I appreciate the advice.  The list is something I already use to get ready for the shows.  I like the idea of giving everyone a job.  Sometimes I take on too much myself because I want to make sure my 9 and 10 year old don't get hurt.  The calves are calm but I know they are...

My kids get to show their calves this weekend, only have made it to one other show since late September.  My kids and I are all excited about the new calves we are going to be pulling around this year.  I would like some tips on how to make this new year of showing a little less stressful then...

Not a bad idea but I would rather win the one they give away for winning Grand Champion Steer.  ;) ;D <rock> <beer>

I had to break my calves as well as my brothers and sisters when I was in highschool.  For some reason I just enjoyed the process more than anything else.  My senior year in highschool my dad bought a calf that an individual displayed at a show we were at.  The problem was you couldn't get near...

I don't know what part you all like best, but my kids and I really enjoy getting new calves and halter breaking them.  We bought three this year straight off their moms.  The past couple of weeks they were in a strong pen being weaned but now they are at our place.  We put halters on them last...

Three inexpensive items that I bought that works great is NU-STOCK for ring worms and Sullivan's Wart-Off.  The third item was a tool box sold at Lowes that is made by Stanley.  It is made out of very strong rubber/plastic material and has two heavy duty wheels. Works great as a show box and...

I am interested in knowing thoughts on a bull I believe named "American Idol". Friend works for the family and he told me they took it to Denver. I think it was sired by Ali and a Heatwave Dam

I just started feeding Full Tank.  For those that use it, should I feed it every day or just the week of the show?

I put Cydectin on all my calves the first day of January. The stuff seemed to work well last year and didn't irritate the skin.

I appreciate everyones comments.  I will definitely follow the advice on feeding and watering him while tied up.  PJKJR4, I live in Oklahoma as well.  You are right, this winter has been extremely warm. Last year (my family's/son first year showing) I didn't follow the "don't clip rule"...

My son's steer has hair that is at least 5 inches long but hasn't been trimmed since September.  He hasn't been trimmed because we were told, by a very respected man/extremely successful in the show steer business, if we trim his face or any part of his body he will start to shed his winter...

That is interesting to hear that shows with numerous judges/panels exist.  Too bad these shows are way too far away for my family to attend.  Maybe I need to work on setting up a show with a team/panel of judges and see how things go.

You might try what we do with all of our new calves.  We run them up an alley and tie them up.  Since they are in the alley they can't hurt anyone.  We work them continuously in the alley with multiple people.  I do this to help them get used to being around more than one person.  We blow them...

Okay, first let me say I know it will never happen (cost too much and take too much time) but I really think it would be better if these steer and heifer shows have at least three judges.  After they judge/score the class, they would average the results and place them in order of the average...

I will keep feeding the fitters edge and just add the Power Fuel to see how it goes for few weeks.  If I don't see any changes/improvements, I will change to the finisher with the top dressing.  I hope the stuff will work fine with Fitters Edge like you said Angus88.  That will save me a few...

She still has a ways until she is bred.  She is just now turning 7 months old.  Would it be a bad idea to do both, change her to the finisher and add the Power Fuel top dressing?

I thought the same thing about needing something between the developer and finisher.  From what I can tell the one feed I am using is supposed to be just that.  Thanks for replying twistedshowstock.  I was concerned the product would only give her more energy and I don't need a heifer with so...

I recently posted a couple pictures of my daughters Q-Dog heifer.  We have been feeding Purina Fitters Edge to it every since we bought it.  Just recently started to add Full Tank to the feed because she needs more volume and I don't want to get her fat.  In an effort not to burn out the calf I...