It's county fair time! Our children and grandchildren will participate by exhibiting a total of 11 head of Polled Hereford cattle. We have all spent lots of time and effort getting these animals ready for show day. Would we LOVE to see them win? ABSOLUTELY! We have always told them that the placings of the show are that judge's opinion on that day. Same calves different day could very well yield different results. We have tried our hardest to teach them to be gracious to the other exhibitors, parents and the judge whether they win or lose. We feel that it is more important that they learn the responsibility and dependability it takes to prepare these animals for show than to win. Most of the animals we are showing this year were born and raised on our farm. This means they are also exhibiting all of the hard work that it takes to get the calves on the ground and raise them.
We believe that the hard word and dedication they learn is much more important than winning with any animal.. Work ethic is also something they learn because the animals need cared for twice a day no matter the weather or how you feel. Don't get me wrong, we like to win, but will not do unethical things to our animals to accomplish this goal.. If the animal is to win, they will do it on what they naturally have in them.
When your child does not win a class, ask yourself, "Would I rather than win in class or in life because they can handle tough, uncomfortable situations?"
Until next time, remember.......Beef, It's What's for Dinner!
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