I have a lot of thoughts about the livestock industry and the show stock industry in particular. \u00a0Not now. \u00a0My mind isn’t right to hit publish on these thoughts. \u00a0These thoughts are best discussed sitting on a bucket, leaning on a fence or walking\/talking stock.<\/p>\n
I have survived another Woodward District Jr. Livestock Show. \u00a0We did not have the most animals in the premium sale (we did well, but\u2026), we dominated the ag mechanics shows and we had the most scholarship winners. \u00a0Shattuck kids sold well at the premium sale–all 4 species. \u00a0I’m proud of our kids. \u00a0I’m wore out but am \u00a0DAMN proud to have had a part with the group that we had showing. \u00a0We are graduating a great class but I really like the young crew that is coming up.<\/p>\n
I don’t know how much longer that I can fight this livestock game. \u00a0It is a young person’s game and I am now a high mileage unit that hasn’t had regular maintenance and care. \u00a0I try to have kid’s successful in all species. \u00a0And yes, I can still clip a calf. \u00a0I am humble enough to now let the jocks have at it, but still confident enough to grab MY set of clippers and fix THEIR skips.<\/p>\n
It isn’t that I am that good at any of this game. \u00a0I’m not. \u00a0It’s just that I had a good upbringing with parents that weren’t afraid to let their kids find their own path. \u00a0I was taught right, wrong and learn how to fix your screw ups. \u00a0I was then and am still held responsible for my actions. \u00a0And trust me, my mouth and this blog has caused me issues. \u00a0So, I own it and go on.<\/p>\n
I don’t celebrate many birthdays or anniversaries. \u00a0But, I recently passed another decade plus deal that does nothing but remind me of how bad it can be and how good it can be. \u00a0I can be a bastard to deal with but I know that it was a bunch of strong willed women that helped keep me in line. \u00a0Tammy, Kela, Mindi Clark, my MOM and my mother-in-law. \u00a0Thank you ladies!!!<\/p>\n
Hogs clipped, sheep sheared, wether goats dialed in, does & cattle clipped & fitted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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