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You left out the Maines in you herd. It should be "your" not you.....be careful of glass houses...just saying

Lautner's blog has 2-5 listed.  Obviously the champ didn't come out of their bull so not sure who it  was

There are no open shows in Iowa during August. That month is basically reserved for state fair prep.  So you will have to wait until the last IJBBA show of the season at the Big Four Fair in Nashua on Labor Day.  Nashua is on the avenue of the saints about 30 miles north of Cedar Falls.  Cattle...

These sales are WELL worth the trip and the look.  There are soooooo many quality animals that you will find some decent prices on quality cattle mixed in with the big boys.

Yes, Tie outs are on the hill in the regular tie out area and not in any of the barns.

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Different things work for different people in different situations.  The condescending attitude is not helpful and in an ADULT discussion, there is no place for it.  We don't all agree and we shouldn't but to bring down fellow cattlemen because they do what works for them, is...

You will only be about 5 minutes from the Grounds.....easy to get around.

Unfamiliar with process in Canada, but a quick internet search would help you out to find the Canadian Association

The Iowa State Fairgrounds is a classic American Fair facility.  Not new and modern but the grounds have undergone a 20 year renovation that is still going on.  It is a GREAT place to show.  The Pavilion (where you show) is air conditioned and the barns are well ventilated.  I understand the...

Go to the shorthorn association website    http://www.shorthorn.org/ and they will get you all set up

Yes, you will need to register your purebred with the breed association and have papers in order to show in purebred classes at most shows.  Contact the breed association that you are interested in and they will set you up.

I have a feeling your air conditioner is too small to cool it off much more than that.  We use a 24,000 btu.   

Pictures of complete top 5 from both days are posted on Trausches Blog.  Carolyn Wilson did a great job keeping up with results.

Vegas

Young Money from Trausch is decent. 

Letting her out for good exercise in a grass run will help, however, short stride in usually genetics and structure and you won't fix it completely.  Some judges overlook it if they are a strong enough market animal.

Here is a Jesse James bull calf out of a Hairy Bear 1st calf heifer....

I would contact Tucker Mittag from Mittag show cattle in southern Iowa.  They do a lot of design work and they would also be able to hook you up with someone to make the sign.

It is so impressive to be so close to these amazing birds.  We are lucky that their numbers seem to be on the upswing.  You used to never see them in the middle of Iowa....you had to go to the Mississippi River to catch a glimpse. However, the last few years, have seen more and more of them...

She is going to be big.....but that is a baby maker if I have ever seen one.  Bred correctly, could be very effective.