242: ABCs of Judging - 1 of 4
Part 1 of the ABCs of Judging. Dale and Ryan talk about the basic things that are expected of judges at stock shows.

Part 1 of the ABCs of Judging. Dale and Ryan talk about the basic things that are expected of judges at stock shows.
Ryan and Dale dive into why exhibitors show differently in showmanship versus the actual show.
This week, in honor of the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at NAILE, Ryan and Dale discuss a favorite and timely topic.
Dale and Ryan discuss the factors that influence the cost of show stock.
Dale and Ryan discuss the impact of deciding who is judging and how it affects everything.
Ryan and Dale highlight several pressure points that cause human stress when competing at National Level Shows.
Back By popular demand; the TRENDING series. The fourth and final of the 4-part series covers Show Cattle trends with the legendary Mr. Jim Williams.
Ryan and Dale discuss what being a great showman should be about and how it should be evaluated.
Back by popular demand, the *trending* series, the third of a four-part series, covers show goat trends.
Dale and Ryan discuss things that happen in and around the show ring that come off as disrespectful, even though at times, they aren’t intentional.
Back by popular demand, the TRENDING series is back. The second of the four-part series covers sheep trends with one of the most respected and consistent sheep judges of all time, Mr. Brad Angus.
Ryan and Dale revisit the topic of social media use in the livestock show industry.
Back by popular demand the trending series is back the first episode is about hog’s with Ryan’s all time favorite guest Kade Hummel.
Dale and Ryan discuss the positives, negatives and differences in each of the National Major Shows.
Dale and Ryan discuss how each stock show family should set goals for each show so each outing can be considered successful.
Ryan declares war on what he believes is an Epidemic in the show ring, and Dale tries to calm him down.
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.