So, when getting into the industry, showing can be a big part. We have gone to all our Florida shows every year, showed one of our herdsires for the first time in 2005 and then again in 2006 but have hit the show circuit running starting late last year and into this spring. One of our future herdsires, Vanguard started in the fall of last year winning a second place out of 13 at barely 6 months old. He then went on to Texas and took a very close third out of 15 with the judge remarking on his wonderful presence and how masculine he was. Then, we bought a girl in Jacksonville last month and showed her that Sun. and she took the 1st place spot and we came home with a blue ribbon. We are now on our way to Arizona with Vanguard and then to Kentucky for one of the most prominent shows in the country, Futurity! Not only is Vanguard going to be there but also our girl, Princess who took the first in Jacksonville.
Showing is a wonderful way to get your farm name out there, educate yourself on what to look for when buying animals, what the judges look for and really make your farm known with what you have, what others can produce with your animals and don’t forget rubbing elbows with some of the best farms in the industry! Showing your girls is a wonderful way to get your feet wet and then when you think your ready and you think you may have that “special” male, show him! It seems that most of the well known herdsires in the country come from well known offspring and have the ribbons to back it up. Bringing home those top awards just adds to the quality of your male and helps in advertising for future breedings. So, have those boys at home that look like they may be that “special” one, get them in the ring, show as much as you can and good luck bringing home those top awards!