4H Achievement Day

[randiliana]

We had our local 4H achievement day today. Here's some pics. The kids did very well!!

Our son in the Intermediate Grooming class

Talking to the judge

Our daughter in the Cloverbud Grooming class

Daughter with her first 2 ribbons. 1st in Grooming, 2nd in Commercial Heifer

Son in the Lightweight Steer class, he got 2nd of 5

I like this photo of him.

With his steer and their ribbons, 2nd Lightweight Steer, 4th Grooming.

Son's steer Buddy

Daughter's heifer Curly

We were glad we were inside today....

Grand/Reserve Champion Market Steer class

Intemediate Showmanship class

Someone is VERY happy!! Helps when you are the only one in your group....

 

[Soapweed]

You have fine looking children, randiliana. Thanks for the pictures of their 4-H activities. That is an especially great portrait shot of your son and the head of his calf.

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

Congrats to the kids.

I been to many sales at Mankota Stockman's Weigh Company.
A group of rancher built that yard back in the fifties. Many improvements over the years including closing in the sale ring. It could get chilly buying cattle some falls my Dad tells me. Dad had been to a sale every year and usually all the sales for fifty years. I still try to get him over for at least one each fall.

 

[canadian angus]

I am the biggest believer in 4-H, Learn to do by doing.

CA

 

[Kato]

Brings back memories.

Our sons are all grown up, but I still get that feeling this time of year that I should be outside in the evening helping kids train or groom or bath steers. We sure had some adventures over the years, and lots of fun too. I always thought that the day your kid takes the brush out of your hand, and tells you that you're not doing it right, then you've done your job.

Of course, for some reason, when it came to washing bums, that never seemed to happen. I wonder why? :wink: :roll: :roll: :roll:

In my opinion, 4H is the absolute best organization there is. 8)

 

[gcreekrch]

I'm with Soap on the picture. Your kids should be proud of their acchievements and you have every right to be proud of them.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[randiliana]

Thanks for all the comments, and compliments!

We are very proud of them!!

 

[TSR]

Great looking kids, I know you're very proud of them. I was wondering if the 4H folks there have a summer camp for kids. Here in TN they do. It is one of my fondest memories, attending 4H camp when I was in the 4th grade.

 

[Northern Rancher]

How are you feeling? Who was your judge-he looks alot like an old buddy of mine Dan Howell.

 

[randiliana]

How are you feeling? Who was your judge-he looks alot like an old buddy of mine Dan Howell.

I'm feeling good. Pretty much like normal.

The judge was a younger guy by the name of Craig Loganbush. He was really good, gave reasons for everything he did, helped the kids out and gave them tips. I was really impressed!

 

[randiliana]

Great looking kids, I know you're very proud of them. I was wondering if the 4H folks there have a summer camp for kids. Here in TN they do. It is one of my fondest memories, attending 4H camp when I was in the 4th grade.

There are a few 4H summer camps, mostly they revolve around the horse project though, at least the ones I have heard of.

 

[Northern Rancher]

too bad they closed the camp along Diefenbaker Lake it used to be a good deal. That young guy could be Dan's twin except his hair isn't grey lol.

 

[garn]

congrats to your kids! Looks like memories that last a lifetime were made!