National Corriente Show

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The North American Corriente Association's National Show, Convention and Roping will be held June 24-26 in Clovis, New Mexico. The Curry County Event Center will host the event, a nice new facility.

Corriente shows are different than shows for beef or dairy cattle. The cattle are not fitted, they "come as they are". They are not halter-broke. The conformation classes are assembled in large pens for judging, except bulls 3 years and up, who are judged in individual pens. One of the highlights is the performance classes, both team roping and bulldogging classes are held.

Also unique to Corriente shows are team roping sessions for the members. Most if not all of the cattle in the roping pen are show cattle. (You can purchase a membership on-site for all but the Breeders roping.)

If you have an interest in Corriente cattle, this is the place to learn more about them and see cattle from different herds and different parts of the country all in one place. Also, to mingle with some of the top breeders and have the opportunity to learn from them. There will not be a cattle auction, but many of the cattle shown are for sale.

http://www.corrientecattle.org

 

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Thought I might as well follow up with some photo's. Please keep in mind, these cattle were not bred to produce prime rib. They are athletes, just like bucking bulls and broncs. And they can thrive in tough country where most other cattle don't survive.

Grand Champion Bull - a 3 year old. Breeder & owner Caliente Corrientes, New Mexico.

Grand Champion Cow - also a 3 year old. Her owner entered her in the roping class, even though she hadn't been roped for quite awhile. She ran really good and so she placed there, too, and won the All Around award. Breeder & owner was Valley B Corriente, Missouri.

Grand Champion Roping Animal - a 2 year old heifer this year. There are separate roping classes held for bulls, females and steers. The winners of those classes then compete for the Grand and Reserve titles. Breeder & owner Catale Corrientes, Oklahoma.

It's not just a cattle show. Ropings are also held for the members. This young man is Kerry Osburn; he won the #13 roping as a header and also the #9 as a heeler. He also had the fast go in one roping, so he was the high money roper overall and that won him a saddle.

Next year's show/convention will also be held in Clovis, New Mexico.