Beyond The Ring

Ryan and Dale discuss how the atmosphere and attitudes of people outside the show ring affect those who are on the inside.

Dale and Ryan discuss the critical periods before you start showing and what comes afterward.

Ryan and Dale recognize that the county fair is the lifeline of the Junior Livestock Show. They attempt to provide a framework for how we can contribute to making county shows better while appreciating the good.

Dale is MIA on vacation again, so Ryan discusses the importance of volunteerism in the stock show industry.

Dale brings to the forefront the trend of show stock being older and more mature … Ryan rails against it!

Dale and Ryan discuss all the details and facts that have come to light 12 hours after the attempted assassination of Former President Trump.

Ryan and Dale explain the lost art of being Ring Savvy which can increase your competitive edge in many circumstances.

Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes as spectators we forget the judges only get a snapshot of the animals they sort.

Dale and Ryan, with guest Chase, discuss the Presidential Debate fallout and the path forward.

Dale and Ryan discuss the various causes and effects of the dual sides of “barn blindness.“

Dale and Ryan try to break the surface of how crucial knowing your animal is in feeding, fitting, and showing.

Dale and Ryan discuss their latest list of showmanship faux pas currently in the show ring.

Dale and Ryan discuss tactics that are used to influence livestock judges.

On this episode of Beyond The Circus Dale and Ryan discuss the Trump Conviction and the truth and consequences of such.

Dale survived his Out Of Africa experience and is back to discuss integrity in the stock show world.

Dale is still missing in action during his 'Out Of Africa' excursion, so Ryan has to go solo again for week two. In an adjacent topic to last week's discussion, Ryan talks about the proper show ring equipment for exhibitors.

Ryan is solo this week as Dale is in Africa fighting to stay alive! Ryan talks about show clothing choices.

Dale and Ryan discuss all things coaching kids how to show livestock.

Ryan and Dale discuss complications with the various methods currently utilized to determine what breed/color division market animals are shown within.

Dale and Ryan primarily argue if methods and techniques used to create optical illusions on the showring are effective.

Dale and Ryan discuss the differences between a pre and post Covid world in the stock show industry.

Dale and Ryan acknowledge that skeletal correctness is high on all judge’s list of priorities, yet many do not interpret it in the same manner.

Dale and Ryan cover a topic in which they have minimal common ground. Even if you’re not interested in how trends are determined, there is entertainment value to be had.

Ryan rants about Biden declaring Easter Transgender Visibility Day. Dale talks about the Border. Both of them try to understand WHY Biden makes so many bad decisions.

Ryan and Dale discuss an issue they have quarreled over for years, but hopefully, a solution and progress are on the horizon.