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Adults and older 4-H’ers gathered Sunday night at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Luverne to show an eager group of youth how to work with beef animals prior to next week’s county fair.
Magnolia Juniors 4-H member Justin Mente suggested the practice evening with fellow club members and invited other beef project participants to the 90-minute session in the horse arena.
He asked his older brother and former 4-H’er, Trevor, to help while he performed duties as the livestock judge.
The Mente brothers showed 4-H’ers how to groom, tie and teach their animals how to lead and pose for the judge. They also explained show ring etiquette in preparation for the Friday, July 30, beef show.
The show begins at 8 a.m. in the indoor arena.
“The more practice you have and the more practice the calf has, the better the calf and you will be,” Trevor advised.
Nine 4-H’ers and one Clover Bud (future 4-H’er) participated in the outdoor practice session.
Former 4-H’er and beef project participant Michael Kinsinger demonstrated the correct way to show cattle.
According to county Extension educator Kelsey Maeschen, 27 4-H’ers have signed up for the beef show with 40 cattle expected on the grounds.