Fair showing dress
What do you wear to show?
Typically jeans, boots, and a nice shirt (button down). Can wear tennis shoes as well.
What does a person carry in there hand to help calm down the steer?
Show stick
What is a species that is not allowed to be shown?
All species are allowed however no animal sporting horns or testicles are allowed in the show ring.
Is it good practice to wash your steer every other to every single day?
Yes
How many meetings do you have to attend in order to sell in the market animal sale?
3
How would one wear their hair (females)?
Tied back and out of the face so it does not get in the way of showing
What must a shower wear on their back?
Back tag typically in a show tag harness
What is a breed characteristic of a Black Angus
Should you walk your steer daily?
yes and when you get into the summer you should try for twice a day
Do you have to meet all club requirements in order to show?
yes, exceptions may be 13th year memebers
Why do they wear boots or harder toed shoes?
What type of halter is allowed at the fair?
A leather halter with a chain. See example
What is a very common breed that often is either seen as the main breed or used in a cross?
Shorthorn
How many times should you feed your steer a day? Bonus should you feed more hay or grain?
2-3 times a day to make them put weight on.
More grain will make them fill out better but you need enough grain for their stomachs to keep working
What other paperwork must you have completed?
Any paperwork given to you by the market committee to sell but also the animal care paper for just showing
How many pieces of blinged clothing/accessories can one wear? (females)
1) 2
2) 4
3) doesn't matter
Answer 1)2
Can you put any decorations on the steer to enter the show or sale ring?
No
Can you show a dairy cross as a beef breed?
Yes although it will fill out smaller than most typical beef breeds
What is any easy way to get the steer use to you and get them to look cleaner?
Brushing them