teach me how to pray and how to have a passion for treating exhibitors with respect and integrity. SEVEN What would you consistently like each exhibitor to take away from you judging? I’m not sure really. I want them to form their own opinion of my job and how i talked the animals. I hope they see a guy that cares about how every calf is placed form start to finish. And if the see me as a child of God then I’m good with that too. EIGHT What is your best food you’ve had at a State Fair? For me it’s the ribeye sandwiches at Tulsa state fair. For my son it’s the guilty Mack and cheese on the main road at cattlemens congress. Both are pretty addictive.
ONE What shows will you be judging this Summer? I will have the honor of sorting market cattle at the Ohio and Illinois state fairs. I’m ready to have fun at the end of this hot dry summer in western Oklahoma. TWO What are the top 5 things you look for in a Champion? I ask a lot these days from my champion. He must first be good MARKET livestock. That consist of the right amount of finish and body shape with the appropriate amount of muscle. Second he needs to be built in a fundamental and practical way (practical doesn’t mean plain either). Third, I dig a good athlete! I want them to be able to travel the right way and in a loose athletic manner that supports their body mass. Next presence is a must! When your built correctly it’s easy to have presence. Finally bring me the extras but make
FOUR How have the trends changed in the past few years?
I think trends have changed for most people in the industry. “ The look”, bells and whistles have been chosen before functional and practical livestock. For me Not so much It’s simple for me, good fat steers that can go comfortably usually excel. Fluff and puff are just icing on the cake really. I want them made by God and not man made if you get my drift. Jesus was the only thing perfect so don’t try to force them to look “unnatural.” FIVE What is something that most people don’t know about you? Most people don’t realize I’m actually a shy person at heart. I’m not a big fan of praise or attention. I live to please God and that’s more than good for me. SIX What have you
learned from your dad? Where do I start? If I keep it short, he taught me how to walk through every part of life with God in the lead. With God all things
them fit together correctly. THREE What is your biggest pet peeve in the ring?
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Uncourteous exhibitors would be my pet peeve. I like competitive people, but not bully’s. Be patient. I have kids that show believe me I understand. Oh and over coaching from the side line is way overrated.
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