Here to Help

As a child, I had my fair share of ups and downs in my career as a showman, what showman doesn't. When I decided that coaching was what I wanted to do to give back to all those who had helped me.
I have had a fair amount of success in the show ring, I don't need to list my successes to prove that. I am here to help, I have been out of showing as a junior for five years.  I love the kids and have a passion for helping them reach their goals.  I was approached to assist in helping some local starter 4-Hers in learn the basics of daily care, and show day preparations. I was thrilled. We have things all planned out and have named the event appropriately.  The Showman to Showman Clinic is just that, past showman helping current and future showman. This is not a mandatory event for anyone, this is a choice to take advantage of people willing to donate their time to help the kids learn.  It is open to any and all 4-Hers, bring your calves, get hands on experience.  There is no shame in asking questions.
The expert at anything was once a beginner, and we help the littles because we were once little and many helped us.
We are looking forward to welcoming so many volunteers and experts to help us with a fantastic day of learning.
Fitting & Clipping : Cameron Alexander- Alexander Show Cattle
Feed/Nutrition/Supply Information: Melissa Alexander - Alexander Show Feeds
Daily Care/Showmanship: Kayla Alexander - K.A. Livestock Services
Facility Sponsor: Clinton County Ag. Society
Thank you to Karla Dean and her family for approaching us about
Check out the website for more information. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call/text/email us at any time.
kalivestockservice@gmail.com
showmantoshowman@gmail.com
(937)302-0073

Register online at www.showmantoshowman.com

Goals

So it's now February, and I heard somewhere this week is when most that survived starting their goals fail. Not sure why. It takes twenty- one days to create a new habit, so let's stop giving up. We have the will and the ability to create anything we put our minds to.

That brings me to the point of this months blog post. Goals. I was sitting at a High School gymnastics meet last week when all of this hit me. Of course I have set goals all of my life, some I have achieved, some I am still working towards and some just flat weren't in God's plan. So anyway, I am sitting there and some parents in front of me turned around and were chatting, small talk and asking which school I was with etc., when I told them I wasn't a parent, but a coach in another area for one of the competing gymnasts.  You, see earlier in the day I talked to one of my student's mothers, she informed me that she couldn't attend the meet, without hesitation I said well I will go. Now obviously I can't make everything that my kiddos do outside of showing livestock, but if I have their schedules I do try.

Why you ask? Why spend my time, money, and effort to go watch these kids do something that has nothing to do with showing livestock. Well here's why, because my goal is to be livestock coach, to impact these kids lives, and to make a difference. My goal is to help these families, whether it is giving a child their start in 4-H; helping a kid that has hit struggles in the show ring; or just giving general guidance.

One thing I remember my parents always pushing was they, were raising showmen, but they were also raising well rounded kids, that right there is why I put my time, money, and effort into everything these kids do.  They set goals, and I build my goals around what they are doing.

This world is in constant turmoil, I heard a judge say just today while judging three and four year olds in showmanship:"Maybe if more people were putting their kids here our world wouldn't be such a mess." So, the next time you have someone question why you spend your "free" time running your kids all over the country to 4-H meetings, shows, sports practices, and meets remember why you do this, for them. To make them the best possible human being you can. God Bless our freedom to be able to do the things we love, and the ability to give our kids every opportunity they choose.

Thank you for all the family's that have stood by us for the last three years as KALS continues to grow.  We hope that we can continue service your needs.  If you haven't started your journey with KALS contact us today at kalivestockservice@gmail.com or at 937-302-0073.