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    No Fit Shows

    My opinion is to the contrary...How many car shows have you gone to, were the cars were not polished, buffed and detailed? How many sporting, music, racing events have you seen that the participants show up only 1/2 prepared. Why? Because it is a SHOWING! Not just a participation event for those...
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    Here is a question for you

    I edited my original question because I sensed some laughter. :lol2: Do you not believe you should exercise your animals? :banana: I am new to all this just curious!
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    Here is a question for you

    Does any one walk their show steers daily or is it really not needed?
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    Training Hair on Show Calf

    Vinegar And Conditioner??? At what ratio? How Frequent and how long do I leave it on?
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    SHOW CATTLE ETHICS

    I must agree. As a parent myself, sure I would like for my children to end on top, but I am convinced that there will be a whole lot more shows lost , than won. If by chance and a stroke of luck they end on top, then they will have the understanding of hard work, commitment and perseverance...
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    Training Hair on Show Calf

    Does anyone have any suggestions of products that can be used on hair to assist with holding hair in groomed position to assist with training?...i.e.gels, home recipes, tonics :???: . We have a show in 21 days and the steers hair is less than desirable :cry2: . I have been rinsing, combing and...
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    Clubby Bulls

    Blackcowz seems to have summed it up well...so since I opened the thread I will now close the discussion. I never realised the diversity as such, but now I do. So thanks blackcowz for concluding the discussion...Lets move on to the next topic. :clap:
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    Clubby Bulls

    Has anyone heard of the Clubby bull named "Q-Dog"? He is a Heatwave son and is producing consistantly... awesome calves; owned by Guyer Cattle Co. and Quimby Show Calves. If anyone gets the chance, check him out. He is the new "rising star".
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    Monitoring Proper Condition?

    She currently weighs approx. 1000 lbs. and is consuming 25 lbs. of feed daily. I have around 75 days until show.
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    Monitoring Proper Condition?

    Can anyone educate me on what the proper condition for a show heifer should be and how to determine when she is overly conditioned, properly conditioned and under conditioned? This heifer, I have been trying to put some weight on, but I am not certain exactly when there is "ample" condition...
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    Calving Ease Bulls?

    My heifer is a Simmi/ Angus/ Chi cross. I am intending to post some updated pics of her and the steer this week-end. Now as to what I decided on is "Who Made Who". This may be right, wrong or indifferent, but after a fairly long studying process, I believe I will put that on her. What is...
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    Shampoo vs. Dishsoap

    Is Orvus ever used anymore?
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    Calving Ease Bulls?

    Hey Cowboy 2.0, is the bull that is called "The Ringer", is he a son of "Ali"? What is the full name of Ali? His he a black bull called Cowen's Ali?
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    Calving Ease Bulls?

    Here is one for ya'll. I have a heifer that I will be AI breeding the first part of June, so I am studying calving ease bulls that would work good for the show ring as well. I have decided to breed her to an angus simply because I want a live calf on the ground. I have been looking at a few, but...
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    Clipping Heads

    I always was under the impression that the poll is left to make the head appear larger, but I may be totally off base. Cowboy2.0 has my respect in this show cattle business, what are the pro's and con's of shaving verses not shaving Cowboy 2.0?
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