I saw several posts that this would have fit under, but I figured it would stir up enough discussion to deserve a place of it's own. I've noticed lots of people on here have very low opinions of steer jocks, and I realize that's a whole other discussion. What I'd like to hear from everyone about is this, if you think banning steer jocks/fitters from the shows really levels the playing field. Here's what I've noticed happens when the jocks are banned... 1. People completely ignore the rules and the superintendants do nothing about it. 2. Everyone has a cousin bubba that's a professional jock 3. The area steer jocks go to the extension agents and get a 4-H leader card 4. The calves get professionally clipped at home the night before they come to the show OR 5. You will end up showing against a Ty Stierwalt, Macy Griswold or Jacee May (just examples)
Maybe everyone should be allowed to have a fitter. Heaven knows there's enough work at home and at the show for jr's to do, when it gets right down to the big dance, why not let them get someone that can clip that animal to show it at it's very best? Let them watch a professional and practice at home on the old show cows, and when they feel confident enough to want to do there own at the show, let them have at it.
Maybe everyone should be allowed to have a fitter. Heaven knows there's enough work at home and at the show for jr's to do, when it gets right down to the big dance, why not let them get someone that can clip that animal to show it at it's very best? Let them watch a professional and practice at home on the old show cows, and when they feel confident enough to want to do there own at the show, let them have at it.