Dale and Ryan discuss how judging each of the four species is perceived versus reality.
Ryan and Dale voice concern over how breeding animals are fatter than market animals at stock shows.
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Dale and Ryan discuss what factors affect the decision making process in which shows stock show families attend.
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Main Topic: Show FresH2O®
Hydration is the most controllable factor in the final 48 hours before you hit the ring. Show FresH2O® helps stimulate drinking and supports consistent performance when it counts. Pick it up at your favorite show supply trailer or farm store. You can also order online: swampfox.com
Q&A: RoundBarn Promotions
Awards, stall banners, hats, jackets, and more from a team that knows the stock show world. RoundBarn Promotions is the sister company to Interglobe Sire Service in East Central Illinois. One stop for custom gear that looks sharp and holds up.
Contact: 815-844-3733
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This week’s topic is a discussion about how some showmanship techniques and trends are impractical and odd.
Dale, Ryan, and fan-favorite guest Chase Hummel discuss the past, present, and future of the different breeds of livestock.
This week’s topic is about helping stock show families cover the basics of feeding and daily care.
Ryan and Dale discuss "building legs" in the fitting of show animals.
Ryan and Dale discuss the drastic differences in the show world outside of the US.
This week's topic of discussion focuses on doing things outside the norm to achieve growth, education and experience.
Dale and Ryan discuss how jealousy is one of the most negative factors that effect mot only the stock show industry but everyday life.
Ryan and Dale discuss how every single person at a show has the potential to make a positive impact on the youth.
Dale and Ryan discuss the pros and cons of using single or numerous livestock judges for shows.
Dale and Ryan share personal experiences about “The Search,” “The Feeding,” and “The Target Show.” The good, the bad, and the priceless.
Dale and Ryan discuss how to prepare when the Grand Drive is at a set time or different date.
The topic of this week's discussion is Ryan’s latest social media post that garnered a lot of attention.
A follow up to last week's episode, Ryan and Dale discuss situations and things to avoid in the stock show industry.
Ryan and Dale offer strategies livestock show families might want to try.
Ryan and Dale mainly argue over judges using projections and future predictions in their evaluation.
Ryan and Dale discuss correlations that may or may not hold true and have been in play in the show ring since its inception.
In Part 2 of this series, Ryan and Dale reveal more insights on species-specific questions from a survey of 40 livestock show judges, each with recent experience judging major shows, national events, or state fairs.
