Spring Classic

2011 Spring Classic Junior Livestock Show in Canby, Oregon at the Clackamas Co. Fairgrounds, May 27-29

Jess showed Crater in the market steer class on Saturday, and in showmanship on Sunday. Crater weighed in at 1237 and was in class 6 out of 7, putting him on the heavyweight end of things. And yet, he still needs to put on more weight to be finished out for county fair. He has too big of a frame, and not enough muscling and thickness to be the ideal type of steer. But, he has been a fun first steer project for Jess. Crater has been super easy to handle at home. Pulling him out of the pasture and bringing him to the fairgrounds stressed him out, though. He was difficult to show, and had a lot of 'Angus' energy to work out, I guess.
Jess had a really fun weekend showing, and it was a great warm-up to fair. She gained a lot of experience and confidence in the show ring. A big thanks to our county's champion senior showman, Justin Jones, for taking time to give her a few private lessons before showmanship! And, CONGRATULATIONS, to Kylee of Rusher's 4R Ranch for taking Supreme Champion Female with their Angus show heifer.
The best part was having her cousin, Morgan, there. Morgan showed her Boer Goat, and won Reserve Champion Junior Showman! Little sisters, Catie and cousin Reese, and the brothers, Andrew & cousin Grant, also had fun hanging out at the show.