We just finished up with our booth at the Tulsa State Fair. Although this was the first event that Susan B. Designs has done at this kind of a venue, I have to say that it was a fun one!
A highlight of the fair was talking to the many customers who were there to show their livestock. Now, I’m familiar with the horse-set, but these young men and women and their parents were showing cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, etc. They all were just as dedicated to getting their animals in tip top show shape as anyone in the horse world.
I eagerly heard about how they primp and gussy up their livestock, and with the cattle, how hard it is because those sweeties just want to lay down when they’re tired! I learned that there is show sheen even for the chickens! Each feather needs to be in just the right place. When watching the cattle judging, I was impressed not only with the handlers, but also the judges. Each class was evaluated, and the judge told the class and the audience why the animal placed in class where it did! My favorite class to watch was the heifer and calf classes! I never realized that those animals could be taught to set up like a horse in halter class.
I also heard how each young person competing through FFA or 4H has to learn to give their heart and soul to these creatures, and then part with them at the end. Their passion to show a steer to the highest level of competition, all too often results in a paycheck, and then handing over the animal to another function. And these kids do it with dignity!
Being on the road with the business is all about providing a fun and unique shopping experience for my customers. But each show brings with it a learning environment for me. In the case of the Tulsa State Fair, I learned about, and learned to love, the art of showing livestock. I think this piece of art sums up the pain and tears at any type of livestock show Pic of Art. I look forward to seeing you all next year, and hearing about your successes this school year! And parents, you too! Until then, Happy Trails!
A highlight of the fair was talking to the many customers who were there to show their livestock. Now, I’m familiar with the horse-set, but these young men and women and their parents were showing cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, etc. They all were just as dedicated to getting their animals in tip top show shape as anyone in the horse world.
I eagerly heard about how they primp and gussy up their livestock, and with the cattle, how hard it is because those sweeties just want to lay down when they’re tired! I learned that there is show sheen even for the chickens! Each feather needs to be in just the right place. When watching the cattle judging, I was impressed not only with the handlers, but also the judges. Each class was evaluated, and the judge told the class and the audience why the animal placed in class where it did! My favorite class to watch was the heifer and calf classes! I never realized that those animals could be taught to set up like a horse in halter class.
I also heard how each young person competing through FFA or 4H has to learn to give their heart and soul to these creatures, and then part with them at the end. Their passion to show a steer to the highest level of competition, all too often results in a paycheck, and then handing over the animal to another function. And these kids do it with dignity!
Being on the road with the business is all about providing a fun and unique shopping experience for my customers. But each show brings with it a learning environment for me. In the case of the Tulsa State Fair, I learned about, and learned to love, the art of showing livestock. I think this piece of art sums up the pain and tears at any type of livestock show Pic of Art. I look forward to seeing you all next year, and hearing about your successes this school year! And parents, you too! Until then, Happy Trails!
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