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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 124945"><p>Radi</p><p></p><p>Let's start from the top.</p><p></p><p>Do you have room for a steer?</p><p></p><p>Do you have a source for gettin' one?</p><p></p><p>You gonna' pay for it?</p><p></p><p>If you have a good answer for all of these - let's continue.</p><p></p><p>You got a way to haul it?</p><p></p><p>You got some calf club folks to help you make it grow?</p><p></p><p>You got the place to keep it - and a buddy - they do better in pairs.</p><p></p><p>If you have a good answer for these question - then it is time to go for it.</p><p></p><p>My oldest daughter at the age of 14 - quite some years ago - went - behind our backs to one of the finest ranchers in the country and got herself set up - She and the rancher showed up in the yard one day with two steers - one for show and one for a buddy.</p><p></p><p>The rancher and his wife thought it was hilarious. If your folks are like Wife and I - well, we went right along - then you are in fine shape.</p><p></p><p>That calf went on to win thousands of dollars for my daughter and she cried her eyes out for a day when the show was over - the calf was bought by the biggest business in the area and went on to the big freezer in the sky.</p><p></p><p>I knew my daughter would get over it when she asked me the next day - "Dad, when do you think the cheque will get here?"</p><p></p><p>You are probably old enough - but only YOU know if you are responsible enough.</p><p></p><p>Sit down and talk it over with Mom and Dad - honestly, rationally and in an adult manner - work them a bit (do NOT say I told you to do that!!) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> and then go get your steer.</p><p></p><p>Do your best / have fun / and learn lots.</p><p></p><p>I figure you are old enough and I do not even know you - just do not forget YOU are responsible for the well being of the animal - win / lose / draw - you can learn lots - meet good people and have some fun.</p><p></p><p>So, jump right in - show your folks this post and pm me for back up if needed! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>My best </p><p></p><p>Bez' (an old grey haired parent)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 124945"] Radi Let's start from the top. Do you have room for a steer? Do you have a source for gettin' one? You gonna' pay for it? If you have a good answer for all of these - let's continue. You got a way to haul it? You got some calf club folks to help you make it grow? You got the place to keep it - and a buddy - they do better in pairs. If you have a good answer for these question - then it is time to go for it. My oldest daughter at the age of 14 - quite some years ago - went - behind our backs to one of the finest ranchers in the country and got herself set up - She and the rancher showed up in the yard one day with two steers - one for show and one for a buddy. The rancher and his wife thought it was hilarious. If your folks are like Wife and I - well, we went right along - then you are in fine shape. That calf went on to win thousands of dollars for my daughter and she cried her eyes out for a day when the show was over - the calf was bought by the biggest business in the area and went on to the big freezer in the sky. I knew my daughter would get over it when she asked me the next day - "Dad, when do you think the cheque will get here?" You are probably old enough - but only YOU know if you are responsible enough. Sit down and talk it over with Mom and Dad - honestly, rationally and in an adult manner - work them a bit (do NOT say I told you to do that!!) :D and then go get your steer. Do your best / have fun / and learn lots. I figure you are old enough and I do not even know you - just do not forget YOU are responsible for the well being of the animal - win / lose / draw - you can learn lots - meet good people and have some fun. So, jump right in - show your folks this post and pm me for back up if needed! :D My best Bez' (an old grey haired parent) [/QUOTE]
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