Miriam and Thor got their feet wet in the show ring this year. Both did quite well, as they both got blue ribbons for their 4-H Market projects. Miriam’s lamb was also the champion carcass lamb, which earned her some extra premium money. She seems to be a natural at showmanship.
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Thor’s Shorthorn steer decided that he needed a little exercise during the Market Beef competition. Dad was sure proud when his 80 lb son subdued the 1,400 lb. beast! Thor’s steer was the most Feed Efficient with the lowest cost of gain at the Fair. Family Medical Practice of Hamilton, MT was the buyer. It was very gratifying to hear that this was the best beef they’ve ever had!
The kids are excited about 2009. Each will have a Market Steer and Market Lamb. Gotta keep those College funds coming in!
The photo at right was taken at the NILE in Billings, MT. We took a pen of 3 bull calves and a pen of 3 bred heifers to show in the Range Ready Pen Show. These are unfitted cattle that are off pasture in “Range Ready” condition. Y Lazy Y Shorthorns won both their in-breed classes. I am very pleased to say that our pen of bred heifers went on to win the Supreme Champion over all Breeds.
The competition was tough against 30+ pens of heifers from top reputation herds all over Montana and surrounding states as far away as Nebraska. They were judged by a panel of 3 judges consisting of 2 ranchers and a professional judge from Texas. Awards included jackets for Mom and Dad and vests for Miriam and Thor, which they wear proudly. In addition to NILE premium money, there were also awards of tubs of Crystalyx Protein supplement. An added bonus of a $1,000 gift certificate was awarded by Tractor and Equipment of Billings for our Supreme Heifer Pen.
Ralph, Nancy, Miriam and Thor Larson
692 Willow Creek Road
Corvallis, Montana 59828
Telephone: (406) 961-5478
Ralph’s cell: (406) 360-3793
Email:
yydurhamcattle@gmail.com