Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club members. as well as 4-H members from across the province, gathered for the second annual Beef Expo at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon March 28 and 29.
The two-day event consisted of a cattle clipping and fitting clinic presented by Kirk Stierwalt form Oklahoma, U.S.A. Kirk is a renowned cattle fitter with lots of knowledge and experience to pass on to anyone who wants to learn. There were also seminars on animal health and feed.
Crown Hill had 14 members who were able to attend Saturday. The day finished off with a team grooming competition with Stierwalt judging.
Crown Hill had two teams entered in the junior group. Cole Reid, Cody Shumanski and Mckinna Carins worked together placing second and Hunter Reid, Boden Letkeman and Cheyanne Roth’s team placed fourth.
They had one intermediate team, with Kolten Yasienuk, Abigail Roth and Layne Carins. They placed fourth in their group. It was a strong competition and a great honor to be placed by Stierwalt.
Sunday was a busy day with the heifer show at 9 a.m., followed by the steer show at 11a.m. The barns were busy places in the morning.
Cole Reid had his heifer Punky Brewster entered and was grand champion Simmental and reserve champion over all heifers, winning a buckle. Cole purchased Punky Brewster 153B from Arch Holdings at the November Gold Sale.
Hunter and Cole Reid also brought their steers to the show. Hunter placed fourth in his class and Cole’s placed second making it to the final round. Cole and Hunter received valuable help and tips from their stall neighbours Ian and Dalton Wasden and Davis Schmidt.
It was a great weekend. Everyone learned lots, had strong placings and, best of all, made some new friends.
