Beyond The Ring

Ryan and Dale reflect on Ryan’s journey of judging stock shows in all 50 United States.

Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of showring families.

Barn Culture: the parents, the kid, and the breeder/broker triangle.

This week’s topic of discussion centers around the fitting of show livestock at shows and at home.

Ryan and Dale take a deep dive into all things market female in the show ring setting.

Dale, Ryan and everyone’s favorite guest, Chase, dive into all things NWS.

Ryan and Dale discuss all things live-streaming of stock shows.

Ryan and Dale discuss the growing trend on exhibitors and families asking a judge how to “fix” an animal.

Dale and Ryan discuss how show ring selection pressure is erasing the distinct characteristics that once set each breed apart.

Dale and Ryan discuss how exhibitors are held to immense ethical standards while judges are not at all.