Foam Question

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DEA

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I was at a show recently and saw that some still use show foam and others don't.  They just use an oil and/or alcohol/hair linement (sp?) spray.  What is the reason people are going away from foam and just using oil mixtures?  Does it make the hair "pop" more?  Is it better to be blown or combed in?  What do you do and why?  What is the order you put it on then?   
 

showsteerdlux

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We still use foam to help build the legs/tailhead/hindquarter before we start using adhesive. That said we do use the oil/liniment mixture after we have put the foam in. One thing that we use alot instead of the more expensive fitting products is fabric softener. This makes the hair pop well. We use fabric softener on a daily basis mixed with kleen sheen and the heavily at the shows. We always blow in the oils but comb and brush in the foam. Our order would be-Fabric softener kleen sheen mix/foam/oil-liniment mix/then adhesive. This works well for us but we always comb and brush then blow after each product.
 

renegade

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At our county show (as of now but this may change this year) it is a non fit show. Alot of people use foam or rogane because it doesnt have the stiff feel of adhesive ... so it gets into the show ring and we cant use any oils or anything. Nothing with a name brand!
 

DLD

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Whether or not we use foam depends on that particular calf's hair. I'd say we use it most of the time (when fitting) but not on cattle with longer thinner hair because it tends to weight it down, and maybe not on really good hair that pops well without it, for the same reason.

Helpful hint - If a market steer feels a little bare or stale over his ribs, and has a decent hair coat, put a heavier coat of foam over his ribs. It thickens up the hair and softens them up to the touch - maybe not alot, but every little bit helps.
 
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