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<blockquote data-quote="VCC" data-source="post: 1101928" data-attributes="member: 6399"><p>As far as finish they should be developing the fat balls at the tailhead, brisket should have some fat, the ribs should have a nice smooth layer of fat covering them from the front of the rack to the rear of the rack. You do not want sloppy fat, smooth and even over the ribs. Setting up, line up (calves side by side) square, profile (single file line) foot on the judges side is just behind the one on your side, look at the backdrop pictures from shows. Practice this at home daily, it makes life in the ring easier.</p><p></p><p>As far as selection, I would start with structure, from the ground up. Feet pointing the right direction, square in their stance, some flex in the pasterns, bend in the hock, you do not want them to straight, shoulder angled, a good hip, strong top line, and then some neck extension, calf needs to track well (rear feet should hit the marks the front feet left)</p><p></p><p>I would start with disposition, if he acts like he would rather kill you than run away, move on, I do not care how good he looks it is not worth it.</p><p></p><p>Balance is the key, a calf with some width, depth and some power; he does not have to be huge, just balanced. Stay away from tight flanked or shallow heart girth, sloppy necked is tough to hide as well.</p><p></p><p>Most of the time people see a huge butt and it is over, evaluate the whole animal before you make up your mind, if you have to make concessions make sure they are ones you can live with</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VCC, post: 1101928, member: 6399"] As far as finish they should be developing the fat balls at the tailhead, brisket should have some fat, the ribs should have a nice smooth layer of fat covering them from the front of the rack to the rear of the rack. You do not want sloppy fat, smooth and even over the ribs. Setting up, line up (calves side by side) square, profile (single file line) foot on the judges side is just behind the one on your side, look at the backdrop pictures from shows. Practice this at home daily, it makes life in the ring easier. As far as selection, I would start with structure, from the ground up. Feet pointing the right direction, square in their stance, some flex in the pasterns, bend in the hock, you do not want them to straight, shoulder angled, a good hip, strong top line, and then some neck extension, calf needs to track well (rear feet should hit the marks the front feet left) I would start with disposition, if he acts like he would rather kill you than run away, move on, I do not care how good he looks it is not worth it. Balance is the key, a calf with some width, depth and some power; he does not have to be huge, just balanced. Stay away from tight flanked or shallow heart girth, sloppy necked is tough to hide as well. Most of the time people see a huge butt and it is over, evaluate the whole animal before you make up your mind, if you have to make concessions make sure they are ones you can live with [/QUOTE]
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