Sorry for the length of time between posts! We were getting ready to go here (the Wyoming State Fair), then we were there for several days, then we've spent the last week trying to catch up. At the same time, we're getting ready to leave on Monday for the Nebraska State Fair, followed quickly by the Utah State Fair. There will be sighs of relief all around when we finally get a break!
Truly surprised to find all three of our junior heifers in the championship round. One from each class. Didn't plan for that - so we had to recruit Jared, Calli's dad to help. Chris had his hands full with our "fainting calf" - really, she fell over regularly when something new surprised her! The whole experience has turned her into a rock solid little showgirl now.......we hope........... In any case, we couldn't lose in the above photo! A Champion and Reserve Champion for the Moosters' girls.
Despite the heat and hurry, we tried to remember to smile at the judge every now and then! Here's Tracy and Alan in the cow/calf class. They behaved quite nicely for us!
And once again, we found ourselves competing against ourselves. Dance Machine, our next year's herd sire (on the left) brought home the Champion Bull Rosette.
We all waited patiently for the All Other Breeds Bull Championship so that Dance Machine could have his day in the sun with the big boys. Unfortunately, we neglected to get a picture of little Mach lining up with the AOB bulls. He and Calli did the Dexters proud! What better way to feature our Dexters? The judge was just wonderful. Even though Mach didn't win, he definitely deserved to be there!
It continues to be a busy week. Here is Chris giving Wild Child a pedicure. No Cow Wash can be complete without a wash, clip, blow dry and a pedicure!
We definitely enjoyed our first year at our very own State Fair and can't wait to go back again next year!
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