The Livestock of the fair

We all ways wander through the livestock section of the fair and check out all the animals. Last year we watched the showmanship part of the fair. This is where the kids show how well they handle their animals. This year we actually watched the market show and the showmanship show. But this year we started learning what we are watching. Thank you Susan for sitting with us and explaining what we are watching. And a special thanks to Tobey for encouraging my youngest to raise and show pigs. Both Susan and Tobey are the parents of Kagan and Josey. Kagan being Anthony's girlfriend.

If there is anything wrong in this post, the fault is mine. My teachers where wonderful. Anthony spent the week with Kagan and her family helping out. I was amazed at the amount of work that goes into raising these animals. Kagan and Josey show both lambs and pigs.

Here are some pictures of both girls. Kagan, I hope you don't mind me posting these. But if you are going to hang out in this family, this is what happens. Josey, you are part of the package.



Here she comes into the pen. I am sure she is thinking, go away with that camera. lol


The belt buckle she is wearing was for last years fair. She won Grand Champion in Showmanship. Look at the sweet face on that lamb. Yeah, one of the reasons why there will be no raising of animals for sale in this house.


The judges are looking for a long neck and flat bag. Susan explained why and I can't remember why. Her lamb weighed in at 155lbs. I do remember that they show the cows neck for the brisket.


Here is Josey showing hers.


Anthony, looking on. He learned more this year about animals then ever.


Here are both girls in total control of their animals.





Kagen winning first place. There are 6 weight classes that day. Kagen one first in this class and then went on to win first in all the classes. This means when she went to show her lamb in the market auction. She got to show first and usually the champion goes for a lot of money. I believe when all was said and done. Her lamb went for over $5.00 a pound.


Josey won first place in their class as well. They award 2 first places. In this competition they are being judged on the animal. In showmanship, they are judged on how well they show the animal. Kagan won in her class but didn't win in the all around. In the all around they have to show lambs, pigs, cows and goats. The cow really gave her a hard time this year.

Good job girls, it was a great time watching you.