Welcome to Moosters Meadows - home of Irish Dexter Cattle! We strive to breed a truly dual purpose Dexter, providing both excellent beef and milk. All of our Dexters are purebred and registered with the American Dexter Cattle Association (ADCA). We'll be blogging about what goes on here on our little ranch in Wyoming and life with Dexters. Feel free to visit our website as well.







Sunday, January 11, 2015

Dexter Year in Review Part 2

In an attempt to make up for the distinct lack of blogging last year, here is a bit more catch up!

Shows:

Nationals in Texas.  The 2014 AGM was held in June and it was great fun for us to actually get to sit and watch and learn.  It was a long ride to Texas with some good friends, but we are sure glad that we didn't try to take animals that far.  This year's judge was just great as he not only placed the animals, but made lots of educational commentary on why he placed the animals where he did.  He took the time to talk to the juniors as well.  All in all, some very nice animals and a great learning experience.


Wyoming State Fair.  The beginning of a fast and furious show season.  This show is near and dear to us - literally.  The State Fair is held in Douglas, a nice little town that has been somewhat overrun by "gas and oil."  For those of us hoping for lodging, it was a bit of a nightmare.  Several us of managed to score the last rooms in town and although we expected that they wouldn't be the Four Seasons, nothing could really prepare us for the true meaning of a one star hotel!  Stories will be told for years......




The show was awesome.  Dexters from three states and five breeders.  As usual, Calli did an awesome job helping us getting our Dexters ready as well as her own.  She shines in the show ring!  We love the friendly competition and camaraderie.  Clean aisles, loaned equipment, and willingness to step in with a helping hand go a long way to making Dexters stand out as a show group.  We had so many positive comments and plenty of interested folks in the stands to watch our little cattle strut their stuff.  Can't wait for next year.

A very quick turnaround and we were off to the Nebraska State Fair.

It's a known fact that our cattle always look better than we do!  Looking back, I see that stubborn cowlick on the left side.  I'm sure it brushed out!

The girls are ready to show and Moosters Gidget brings home the Rosette!  Did I mention that one of the things I love most about showing in Nebraska is the air conditioned show arena?  Ahhhh.
And never let it be said that we don't have a bit of fun while we are at it!



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