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At the beginning of the show all 4-H members come into the ring and recite the Pledge of Allegiance...
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Then the 4-H pledge...
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Next up is Rookie Showmanship. All first year beef members participate and it gives them a chance to practice walking their calves in the ring...
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This is my cousin and her steer, Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown was like a big puppy....so tame. He was a little jumpy the day of the show, but I get a little nervous around crowds also, so I can't really blame him...
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Bobbi Ann...Another cousin...
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Mary Kate...Another cousin ( I have a lot;)...
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I like Shorthorns. I think they are pretty....or handsome if it is a steer;) but in this case it is a heifer so she is pretty...
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It's important to keep their head up...(or so I'm told)
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Grand Champion Heifer....
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Bobbi Ann is on the left. The little girl on the right got County-Bred Reserve Grand Champion Heifer. She was so excited.
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