Livestock judges Skyler Jarman (left) and his wife Taylor (right) look over steers during the Western Jackpot Showcase at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Saturday. While they are looking for the qualities that make for good cuts of meat, Taylor said showmanship has even crept into the market portion of the show.
November 9, 2022
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'Kind of like big dogs'
Young people show off cattle in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Kelli Nelson is no stranger to showing animals. “I’ve been showing since I was about two years old,” the 17-year-old said as she leaned on a bleacher inside the Ardell Pavillion at the Grant County Fairgrounds. A native of Pendelton, Oregon, Nelson holds the lead of an eight-month-old buff-colored Charolais-cross steer she calls Sid. He’s been washed and groomed and his fur has been fluffed up, and he looks as good as a bovine will ever look in or out of a showing ring. “I usually show sheep and goats. This year is new with the whole steers and cattle,” she said. She scratches Sid behind one ear, and the steer drools slightly. “He did pretty well this morning, and he’s getting used to it,” Nelson said. “They’re kind of like big dogs.” ...