Plate 1. Fourteen-year old Linsey Anderson of Conway, Missouri, leads “Roxie” into the ring as judge Andrew Chandler looks on. “Roxie’s shoulders are blended smoothly into her front end,” notes Chandler.
The 4H Taney County Animal Show: Cattle
by Joshua Heston
Thanks to the hard work of folks like Cassandra Nebena, Ken and Kimberly Dixon, a handful of supremely qualified judges and a growing number of dedicated kids, the 4H program in Taney County is making a comeback. Despite the tourism in our area, agriculture still plays an important part of our economy and culture.
It is a valuable place for these kids to share, to learn, and to be recognized for their efforts. Raising animals is hard work, requiring everyday responsibility, dedication and education. It is work which teaches us a great deal of science, compassion, common sense and a sense of reality far removed from most “reality” TV shows.
Plate 2. Linsey Anderson notes, “‘Roxie’ was born in November of last year. She leads good, has lots of power and her shoulders are blended. She is a runner.” Chandler praised “Roxie” as a “really good, attractive single entry.” Anderson has shown beef cattle for the last three years (and has shown dairy cattle for five years). “I love it!” explains Anderson, who buys all of her own stock. “I make my dad take me to any show I can!”
Plate 3. Fourteen-year old Paige Coffelt of Omaha, Arkanas, shows “Magic,” a polled registered Hereford and embryo calf. “‘Magic’ is spoiled,” says Coffelt, “She doesn’t like to be caught, loves the shade and has a loud personality.” Coffelt has been showing for the last five years. Chandler noted “Magic’s” feminine head as well as her gait.
Plate 4. Ten-year old Carson Hoath of Anderson, Missouri, shows blue ribbon champion Buford Pride Black Angus heifer described by Chandler as “stout, square-footed, with power and good muscle and rib shape.”
Plate 5. Whitney Coffelt of Omaha, Arkansas (she is Paige Coffelt’s 10-year old sister) is showing “Magdelene,” a beautiful registered polled Hereford heifer. Full of spirit, “Magdelene” is described by Coffelt as “having mixed emotions.”
Original 1918 4H Pledge:
I pledge…
My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, And my Health to better living, For my club, my community and my country.
— Otis E. Hall of Kansas
June 20, 2013
