Kayla Currie reports it was a successful day at the Annual Cortland County Dairy Rodeo this past weekend. Thirty-two enhusiastic young 4-Hers participated in a calf showing workshop held in Cortland, NY. There were no tears, very few calves let loose, a lot of learning & a ton of smiles! This year, youth from both Cortland and Onondaga Counties came to the event. Three local dairies provided 3-4 month old calves (who have never been lead before!) for the kids to work with. The kids have to wash, clip, feed, and teach their animal to lead for the showmanship class, held later that day. There were older 4-H kids, volunteers, and parents to provide help and guidence throughout the day. Various demonstrations were also held to teach these young kids about all the different aspects of showing and handling a calf.

4-Her Chad Currie helps catch animals on the trailer for the kids

 

This young boy started out the day being completely terrified…and fell in love with his calf by the end of the day!

 

Lucas Potter of Marcellus gives a fitting demonstration

 

Chris Todd (right) helps first time showman Julie Hoke (left) clip her calf’s head

 

 

Scott Haynes of Tully, talks to kids about what to bring to a cow show

 

Matt Sharpe assists fellow 4-H member Emma Currie

 

KC Slade helps his daughter take control of her calf

 

Dairy Rodeo Coordinator, Syd McEvoy helps Blake Crothers

 

Judge Molly Zorn asks a boy a question about his calf

 

Kids waiting patiently for their turn to go into the showring!

 

 

Judge Molly Zorn did a wonderful job of giving these young kids some great advice!

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