08/28/2023
The girls put so much into these goats. So much time, money, sweat and tears to keep them happy and healthy and even more to get them ready for fair.
They wake up at 5am to let them out to play, refresh their bedding and clean them up. All day long they are at the barn cleaning, and ensuring food and water are plentiful and their goats are happy.
They spend their time educating people as they walk by and pulling the goats in and out of their stalls as people would like to pet them.
Showmanship, conformation, helping with round robin, livestock judging, all day barn duty, dancing until 11pm and up again at 5am to do it again.
Boots, jeans, and show shirts in 90°, pure joy, and exhaustion. The lessons they learn through this journey and hard work are building a firm foundation for life.
This last day is bittersweet. Will miss friends that were made and the feeling that fair week brings- camaraderie, faith, and peace.
Emily faced her fears and earned a first place ribbon for conformation.
Alia showed confidence and earned first place in fitting and showing, grand champion in conformation and a trophy for outstanding senior doe.
The club worked hard on the barn earning Herdsmanship award ribbons 2 days, and was a close second the other two. They earned overall Herdsmanship Awards for the year.
So proud of each of these girls. They have both worked hard and are already planning big things for next year.
Thank you to friends and family who came to visit and support them in person.
Auction and add-ons bring support for these kids. While the girls don't market their animals (dairy goats, not market goats 🫤). They can still receive support through add-ons. (Name only, no number) link in comments if interested in supporting them.