Time Allotted: There is no time range on this. Each class length is determined by the judge of the contest.

Materials: Each contestant must own the animal that they are exhibiting and that animal must be entered in the Cattle Competition, as well.

Dress: The contestant is required to wear the Classic shirt during the Showmanship Competition. Other suggested wear: jeans or khakis, as this is a contest based on how well you represent your animal and yourself.

This contest is a no fit, no adhesive competition. In the Showmanship Contest, contestants have the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to exhibit their animal in the best way possible. They will be judged based on the animal’s and the exhibitor’s appearance, as well as, the contestants overall ability to show the animal appropriately.

Additional Resources

• http://www.hlsr.com/livestock-show/downloads/BeefCattleShowmanship.pdf 
  Paul Maulsby of Texas A&M has developed a PowerPoint presentation that provides tips and descriptive pictures for showmen who are learning. This is a great site to check out!
  
  
• http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p2210.htm 
  This site is provided by Mississippi State University and it takes a look at how to move your cattle in and out of the line-ups, as well as, how to put on a halter correctly, use a show stick, and talks about sportsmanship and courtesy.
  
  
• http://www.showsteers.com/stierwalt/Schools.htm
  This site is generated by a family who exhibit and sell cattle. They provide clinics around the country each year that show exhibitors firsthand how to clip, fit, and show properly. Check out this site to see if they come to a town near you!

Competition Pictures