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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 421339" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>I did not mean to imply that "Show" Longhorns were not suitable for the "pasture." </p><p></p><p>What I meant was (and applies to ALL breeds) is that animals going to the Show arena are supposedly a producer's "pick of the litter" in terms of body condition, grooming, and temperament: the objective is to display one's top end stock, advertise, market, and network...of course, it always helps to win ribbons to promote one's program....</p><p></p><p>As such "pasture condition" IMO refers to any breed, any genetics, any average or better management practices which display the animal in a more "natural" environment. The show ring is not a natural environment for any species of animal.</p><p></p><p>As such, one can find bony, rangy, cruddy livestock in any breed (or pasture) as well as quality, well-fed & cared for animals. It pays any individual to research as many different breeders as possible to get a good idea of the variety of Longhorns (or other breeds) that are available.</p><p></p><p>Then, and then only, can one develop a functional picture in their mind what the characteristic breed of animal does and/or should look like.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 421339, member: 9"] I did not mean to imply that "Show" Longhorns were not suitable for the "pasture." What I meant was (and applies to ALL breeds) is that animals going to the Show arena are supposedly a producer's "pick of the litter" in terms of body condition, grooming, and temperament: the objective is to display one's top end stock, advertise, market, and network...of course, it always helps to win ribbons to promote one's program.... As such "pasture condition" IMO refers to any breed, any genetics, any average or better management practices which display the animal in a more "natural" environment. The show ring is not a natural environment for any species of animal. As such, one can find bony, rangy, cruddy livestock in any breed (or pasture) as well as quality, well-fed & cared for animals. It pays any individual to research as many different breeders as possible to get a good idea of the variety of Longhorns (or other breeds) that are available. Then, and then only, can one develop a functional picture in their mind what the characteristic breed of animal does and/or should look like. [/QUOTE]
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