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Hannah Wiens
CLUB: Bezanson Multi-Club
AGE: 14
Steer Start Weight: 750 lbs End Weight: 1345 lbs
Average Daily Gain: 2.92 lbs/day
Breed: Simmental/Red Angus
Birthdate: April 11, 2019
My steer's name is:
AGE: 14
Steer Start Weight: 750 lbs End Weight: 1345 lbs
Average Daily Gain: 2.92 lbs/day
Breed: Simmental/Red Angus
Birthdate: April 11, 2019
My steer's name is:
CHESTER |
This is my 5th year in 4H. I chose market steer so I can learn more about raising beef, gain responsibility and learn to invest money.
Over my 4-H years, I have tried Market Lamb, Beef, Swine and Horse. I've had my ups and downs, ranging from screaming pigs and runaway sheep to headstrong calves and boisterous geldings. Though 4-H sometimes seems more work than its worth, when Achievement Day is done, the experience makes up for all the trouble.
Out of all the animals I've tried, I think my favourite project is Market Steer. Steers may look bulky, wild, and too much to handle, but I can assure you, in my experience, they aren't quite as stubborn and crazy as lamb and swine. Believe me, I've had all three.
Even though the average steer isn't as wild as the ones you see in a rodeo, I wouldn't underestimate them. My first year in Market steer was a rodeo in their own. My first steer, a scrawny black angus, packed a punch at Pre-Achievement Day when he bolted out of the trailer and dragged several men behind. Coal was a very discouraging case since it was my first year with a calf (which was a big change from lamb to steer) and he was almost untrainable. The last two weeks before Achievement Day, I somehow managed to tidy him up before the ring.
This year, Chester, my steer, was very docile and curious. I'm used to wrestling to get my steer to lead, but this year, Chester learned to lead the first time he had a halter on. I am very grateful to have such a calm steer, since my previous years were a bit crazy.
My years with market animals have not always been perfect, but I have gained valuable experience from every year, crazy animals or not.
Over my 4-H years, I have tried Market Lamb, Beef, Swine and Horse. I've had my ups and downs, ranging from screaming pigs and runaway sheep to headstrong calves and boisterous geldings. Though 4-H sometimes seems more work than its worth, when Achievement Day is done, the experience makes up for all the trouble.
Out of all the animals I've tried, I think my favourite project is Market Steer. Steers may look bulky, wild, and too much to handle, but I can assure you, in my experience, they aren't quite as stubborn and crazy as lamb and swine. Believe me, I've had all three.
Even though the average steer isn't as wild as the ones you see in a rodeo, I wouldn't underestimate them. My first year in Market steer was a rodeo in their own. My first steer, a scrawny black angus, packed a punch at Pre-Achievement Day when he bolted out of the trailer and dragged several men behind. Coal was a very discouraging case since it was my first year with a calf (which was a big change from lamb to steer) and he was almost untrainable. The last two weeks before Achievement Day, I somehow managed to tidy him up before the ring.
This year, Chester, my steer, was very docile and curious. I'm used to wrestling to get my steer to lead, but this year, Chester learned to lead the first time he had a halter on. I am very grateful to have such a calm steer, since my previous years were a bit crazy.
My years with market animals have not always been perfect, but I have gained valuable experience from every year, crazy animals or not.