Brody the steer was shown on Thursday. He showed well, but alas, the judge placed him 8th out of 10 in his class. Oh well, he was last pick in the lottery; 64 steers brought to selection, Emily had 61st pick. 4 steers died before making it to show and he beat out two steers in his class, the highest class as he weighed in at 1405 lbs. (he was 650 lbs. when we got him). Emily worked really hard for 9 months and it showed. He was very well behaved at the show. Our othodontist bought him and will put him out to pasture on his ranch. He will become a 'pet'. Good news for Brody.
Buttons the pig was shown yesterday. After being kept in a small pen for two days, when she got into the show ring she bolted across the ring running as fast as I'd ever seen her run. Once Caroline caught up to her she behaved well and was shown well by Caroline. But the judge was not impressed and she did not place. She was purchased in the freezer sale. Her fate would not be any better had she one, but we would have received more money for her. Oh well. Caroline learned a lot, and showed me she can be responsible when someone else depends on it.
Brody being taken into the show barn on Wednesday.
Brody posing for the judge
Buttons a week or so ago
Buttons being walked aroung the show arena.
