Preparing a steer for a showPreparing a steer for a show

Karen Braman

February 25, 2011

PRES111-1101A-09

March 3, 2011

Proper washing of steerProper washing of steer

Gather all equipment needed

Wet entire steer

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Washing of steerWashing of steer

Lather

Rinsing

Conditioning

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Drying of steerDrying of steer

Dry hair in the right manner

Direction is the key to proper hair management

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Drying of steer continuedDrying of steer continuedDrying of body

Combing is essential

Drying of legs

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Techniques for fitting steerTechniques for fitting steerAdhesive to pull leg hair up to enhance leg sizeFullness of body hair to create more volume

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Preparing steer and ShowmenPreparing steer and Showmen

Moving of steer

Keep alert to other showmen and steers

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Show ring appearanceShow ring appearanceEye contact with judge and ring man

Know where you are to have your steer

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ConculsionConculsionProper preparation can lead to being chosen

for the winning steer (Lindeslivestockphotos.com, 2007)

ReferencesReferencesBushman, N. (2004). Preparing your show

calf! Retrieved February 20, 2011 from website; http://www.showsteersutah.com/assets/FittingDEMOADD.pdf

Linde’s livestock photos. Retrieved February 25, 2011 from Karen Braman personal photo

Photos @ Karen Braman collection (2007-2011)