Beyond The Ring

265: Minor Breed Discrimination 16.05.2025 1:00:54 ↓

This week's topic explores why minor breeds are often overlooked in a grand drive.

264: Let's Make Judging Contests Great Again 09.05.2025 1:17:23 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the need to evolve and make each Judging Contest as best possible.

263: All About Show Rules 02.05.2025 1:18:54 ↓

Dale and Ryan explore the intent behind show rules and how they often produce unintended outcomes. While most competitors seek a fair and level playing field, some exploit loosely enforced rules, gaining an unfair advantage over those who follow them. Clear, concise, enforceable rules with consistent consequences are essential to truly level the playing field.

262: Feeding 101 25.04.2025 1:23:17 ↓

This week's topic focuses on the basics of feeding show animals in terms of nutrition, rations and supplements.

261: Sold 18.04.2025 1:26:05 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss the different way show animals are bought and sold.

260: Showbreaking 101 11.04.2025 1:41:45 ↓

Ryan and Dale have a lengthy discussion about the methods, myths, tricks and tips of getting animals show broke.

259: Making Contact 04.04.2025 1:07:57 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss contacting judges.

258: Offense Is The Best Defense 28.03.2025 1:03:57 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes showman can't always be the "nice guy" in all situations in the show show ring.

257: They Said What - Part 2 21.03.2025 1:16:15 ↓

Ryan and Dale continue the discussion on terminology that is often used at stock shows but not always understood.

256: They Said What - Part 1 14.03.2025 1:18:38 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss terminology often used at stock shows but not always understood.

255: Next-Level Stock Show Tech: SenseHub Unveiled 07.03.2025 57:47 ↓

Dale & Ryan chat with Merck Animal Health's Mallory Liss & Jordan Cowan about SenseHub Cow-Calf—a game-changing tech for the stock show industry. Excited to spotlight innovations that boost show stock production!"

254: Stock Show Style 28.02.2025 1:25:36 ↓

Ryan and Dale dive into the current trends in show stock presentation.

253: Weight Watchers 21.02.2025 1:11:38 ↓

The topic of discussion for this week is all things market show weight breaks.

252: Hunting Unicorns 14.02.2025 1:03:10 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of what to look for in a new stock show purchase.

251: DEI - Didn’t Earn It 07.02.2025 1:05:54 ↓

Dale and Ryan discuss a recurring theme about how work ethic effects the stock show industry.

250: Mind Your Manners 31.01.2025 1:12:07 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss stock show etiquette and how we can be more accommodating and mindful of others while at stock shows.

249: Golden Age of Stock Shows 24.01.2025 1:29:44 ↓

Ryan and Dale talk about how we can all try and make stock shows the best they can be.

248: Free At Last, Free at Last 17.01.2025 1:00:55 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss what small animal showmen should do with their free hand while showing.

247: Skeletal Discrepancies in the Ring 10.01.2025 1:13:27 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the inconsistencies among judges and across species regarding structural issues when describing show stock.

246: Mindblowing Mindset 03.01.2025 1:09:08 ↓

Ryan and Dale discuss the factors that affect an exhibitor's mindset and performance in the show ring.

245: Judge What They Brought - Judging 4 of 4 27.12.2024 49:52 ↓

You have to judge what they bring you - Dale and Ryan discuss what would seem to be a straightforward concept that is, in reality, much more complex and complicated than anyone realizes or admits.

244: Subconscious Sorting - Judging 3 of 4 20.12.2024 1:26:18 ↓

Subconscious Sorting and other outside influences. Ryan and Dale have an extremely transparent conversation on the factors influencing stock show judges.

243: Reasons for a Reason 13.12.2024 1:16:48 ↓

Dale and Ryan (mostly Ryan) discuss the lack of accuracy and forethought judges give on the microphone when describing show stock.

242: ABCs of Judging - 1 of 4 06.12.2024 1:07:58 ↓

Part 1 of the ABCs of Judging. Dale and Ryan talk about the basic things that are expected of judges at stock shows.

241: Showmanship Struggle 28.11.2024 1:05:32 ↓

Ryan and Dale dive into why exhibitors show differently in showmanship versus the actual show.