Jovid":2m1hg901 said:
redluv":2m1hg901 said:
I've had Tyler Winegardner before. I liked the way he judged steers, but he judged the breeding heifers like steers, so a lot of people weren't happy about that.
Most steer judges have no idea how to judge heifers.
I do not often stray into this arena - but - not so sure I agree with that blanket statement.
I made a bit of a wave one time when I took the top five steers at a major show in Alberta and had the folks showing them wet them down completely to show us all what was under the hair. Prettiest steer actually ended up coming in fifth place. Average looking animal showed the best meat development. I was unpopular with some that day and others loved me - part of the game.
Heifers are the life blood of a ranch - any person who does not know how to look at a heifer sure does not know much about steers either.
Been out of judging for nearly 25 years now and I was in it for a long time.
You be careful where you make those statements - here is fine because you can hide behind a fake name and be the 10 foot tall pro - but those words will follow you everywhere if made in public - and that judge is a person who usually has a ton of time and experience. Probably a fair bit more than you - he has a long memory - and so do the others who might hear it.
In closing - if a judge does not pick your animal - or satisfy the local flavour of the area - the folks involved need to remember one thing - talk is cheap - but to stand up in front of a crowd and tell it like you think it should be takes big brass balls - you got them you try the judging game.
It is always an experience.
My very best
Bez+