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| 1. First, pick out a calf you really like. (I pick the pretty ones, but my kids tell me that's not what's important!) |
2. Next, give them a good place to live and sleep. |
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| 3. Next, teach them how to walk ...where you want them to walk... |
4.and how to stand still. Very still. (Yes, there's a kid back there)... |
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| 5. ...and where to put their feet... |
6. ...and how to hold their heads up high... |
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| 7. ...and then walk some more... |
8. Keep them clean! |
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| 9. On the day of the show, give them a little trim, so they look their best for the judge. |
10. Get some last minute advice from Dad. |
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| 11. Wait for your turn to enter the ring. |
12. Keep your eye on the judge! |
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| 13. And be prepared to answer the judge's questions. |
14. Line up your steer with all the others in the show. |
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| 15. Be very patient while the judge makes the decision. |
16. Very, very patient. |
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| 17. Celebrate your success! |
18. And get ready to do it all over again. |
