It’s so much more than fluffy cows “When you can direct your passion into a business opportunity, you have then found a huge piece of the puzzle to potential success” (Hummel). Some may ask, what are the benefits behind showing cattle? Besides the fact that it is fun, there are so many lessons to be learned, such as responsibility, leadership, and social skills. Showing cattle may seem boring but there are long hours, hard work, and passion behind every project in the show ring. PLUS, there is a strong child and parent bond that forms between the parent and the showman.
Responsibility is taught as soon as the showman enters the cattle industry, and that means feeding, washing, and doing all the chores associated with the project. The tasks involved with showing livestock helps the showman to be a responsible adult because they have prior experience to help them succeed. When raising these projects, you are also creating a food source because eventually they will be slaughtered and used for meat. Not only do you have the responsibility of raising a living creature, but you are also raising a healthy product that will feed the world. Showing livestock also builds …show more content…
A person might be the first in class, so they set the example of where to walk and when to stop. The judge gives the signal, and it’s the first person’s job to listen and lead the line. Outside of the show ring, in the stalls and tack area, is where the lifelong friends and show family is made; if anyone needs help, there are always people willing to lend a hand. Yes, there is always that one cocky family who thinks they are better than everyone else, and they refuse to even look at others in a moment of need, but ignore those types of people and find the friendly ones. With no doubt, social relations are a life skill that everyone needs, not just for the work industry, but even to interact socially in public without issues arising