Just received the agenda for the trade show demos we do for the NCBA.  Todd MacCartney (Bubba) and Dean Fish (Coy- Remember Shriners convention song) are the front side of the team and get everything set just the way we need it to make it a very popular part of the NCBA convention.  They are very passionate about being passionate about what they are passionate about.

If your in the area, or can get a cheap Allegiant flight it would be a good way to learn and enjoy many things BEEF.  I believe you can get a trade show pass or get in all the convention activities.  We never get to much of the other stuff as we are working, but I walk around the trade show and it is amazing what is available to see.  Google Ncba’s beef industry convention or check at “beef.org” and I think you can get info.

2018 Trade Show Demo Arena Agenda
FINAL
Wednesday, January 31
Trade show hours: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Trade show reception: 4:00pm – t8:00pm
Colt Starting with Curt Pate
Watch one of the best in the business properly prepare a young horse for its first saddling and first ride. You’ll enjoy seeing Curt work with the horse’s natural instincts to gain trust while instilling respect and control. Even if f you don’t break horses yourself, Curt’s demonstration is enjoyable to watch and offers many tips for anyone who handles horses.
4:30pm – 5:15pm Colt Starting: Lesson #1
6:00pm – 6:45pm Ranch Horsemanship​​​
7:00pm – 7:45pm Colt Starting: Lesson #2

Thursday, February 1st
Tradeshow hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
General Session/CattleFax: 7:30am – 9:30am
Tradeshow reception: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
10:00 – 10:45 Colt Starting: Lesson 3 – A promising young ranch horse gets its 3rd lesson. (Curt Pate)
11:15 – 12:00 ​Handling Young Cattle – Calves often don’t think, act or respond the same as older cattle. So proper first interaction can make a big difference as to how they handle and perform as mature stock.
(Dr. Ron Gill and Curt Pate)
1:15 – 2:00 Focus On The Family – When it comes to working cattle, don’t forget your low-stress-family-handling principles, too. (Dr. Ron Gill, Curt Pate, Tammy Pate)

2:45 – 3:45 Calf Branding – No matter how your outfit brands, learn strategies that can reduce livestock stress and increase performance. (Dr. Ron Gill and Curt Pate)

4:30 – 5:15 BQA: It All Starts with The Calf! – Handling and processing calves using BQA principles lays the
foundation for success from gate to plate. (Dr. Ron Gill)
Friday, February 2nd
Tradeshow hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
General Session: 9:30am – 11:00am
Tradeshow reception: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
9:30 – 10:15​ BQA: It All Starts with The Calf! – Handling and processing calves using BQA principles lays the
foundation for success from gate to plate. (Dr. Ron Gill)
10:45 – 11:30​ Focus On The Family – When it comes to working cattle, don’t forget your low-stress-family-
handling principles, too. (Dr. Ron Gill, Curt Pate, Tammy Pate)
1:00 – 1:45 Colt Starting: Lesson 4 – A promising young ranch horse gets its 4th lesson. (Curt Pate)
2:15 – 3:00 Handling Young Cattle – Calves often don’t think, act or respond the same as older cattle. So proper
first interaction can make a big difference as to how they handle and perform as mature stock.
(Dr. Ron Gill and Curt Pate)
3:30 – 4:30​Calf Branding – No matter how your outfit brands, learn strategies that can reduce livestock stress and increase performance. (Dr. Ron Gill and Curt Pate)