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<blockquote data-quote="SPH" data-source="post: 1061511" data-attributes="member: 20580"><p>Best advice I can give to people new to showing cattle is that there is no such thing as spending too much time with your animals. The earlier you can start working with them the better and don't try to force it on them all at once in a short time period. You will know what they are comfortable with and what they are not once you start trying things so just be patient and know when to just back off and let the animal calm down before you try again. First show we usually went to was in June so around the 1st of the year or even sooner we'd bring our show animals in and start getting them halter broke. Once they stopped pulling on the halter (usually within the 1st or 2nd time tying them up they realize pulling is not going to get the halter off them) then gradually start trying to comb them so they get used to you. Then start bringing them in at chore time to tie up and feed with the halter on, leave a radio on as this helps simulate some of the extra noise going on at the fairgrounds. The more comfortable they get around things you do then start adding to that with using the blower on them, once you break them to lead then use a showstick and set their feet. Eventually they should get so comfortable with the stick that they will know where you want their feet and not fight the stick when you set them up. Lead them with a show halter every now and then too, it feels different than a rope halter so the first few times you use it they might react differently to it. Basically you will want to have done everything at home multiple times that you would do at a show (wash, blow dry, show ring practice, drinking and eating out of pans and buckets, clippers, etc.) because once you get that animal into an unfamiliar environment all those things add to the stress they already have from getting used to a new place so if they are comfortable with all that at home then it's 1 less thing that will disturb them at a show. </p><p></p><p>Most important of all, don't be scared to ask others for advice and tips. I learned so many things from my peers that had been doing it longer than me when I was a youth that some of the grooming tips I picked up went a long ways. If you aren't comfortable clipping your calves seek out someone that is and don't be scared to watch them and ask questions. Not everyone uses the same equipment, products, or methods of doing things so be open to ideas and go with what you think is best for you. Best of luck to you, sounds like you have the desire and work ethic!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SPH, post: 1061511, member: 20580"] Best advice I can give to people new to showing cattle is that there is no such thing as spending too much time with your animals. The earlier you can start working with them the better and don't try to force it on them all at once in a short time period. You will know what they are comfortable with and what they are not once you start trying things so just be patient and know when to just back off and let the animal calm down before you try again. First show we usually went to was in June so around the 1st of the year or even sooner we'd bring our show animals in and start getting them halter broke. Once they stopped pulling on the halter (usually within the 1st or 2nd time tying them up they realize pulling is not going to get the halter off them) then gradually start trying to comb them so they get used to you. Then start bringing them in at chore time to tie up and feed with the halter on, leave a radio on as this helps simulate some of the extra noise going on at the fairgrounds. The more comfortable they get around things you do then start adding to that with using the blower on them, once you break them to lead then use a showstick and set their feet. Eventually they should get so comfortable with the stick that they will know where you want their feet and not fight the stick when you set them up. Lead them with a show halter every now and then too, it feels different than a rope halter so the first few times you use it they might react differently to it. Basically you will want to have done everything at home multiple times that you would do at a show (wash, blow dry, show ring practice, drinking and eating out of pans and buckets, clippers, etc.) because once you get that animal into an unfamiliar environment all those things add to the stress they already have from getting used to a new place so if they are comfortable with all that at home then it's 1 less thing that will disturb them at a show. Most important of all, don't be scared to ask others for advice and tips. I learned so many things from my peers that had been doing it longer than me when I was a youth that some of the grooming tips I picked up went a long ways. If you aren't comfortable clipping your calves seek out someone that is and don't be scared to watch them and ask questions. Not everyone uses the same equipment, products, or methods of doing things so be open to ideas and go with what you think is best for you. Best of luck to you, sounds like you have the desire and work ethic! [/QUOTE]
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