Beyond The Ring

Ryan and Dale discuss the need to evolve and make each Judging Contest as best possible.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Dale and Ryan explore the intent behind show rules and how they often produce unintended outcomes. While most competitors seek a fair and level playing field, some exploit loosely enforced rules, gaining an unfair advantage over those who follow them. Clear, concise, enforceable rules with consistent consequences are essential to truly level the playing field.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

This week's topic focuses on the basics of feeding show animals in terms of nutrition, rations and supplements.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Dale and Ryan discuss the different way show animals are bought and sold.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Ryan and Dale have a lengthy discussion about the methods, myths, tricks and tips of getting animals show broke.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Dale and Ryan discuss contacting judges.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes showman can't always be the "nice guy" in all situations in the show show ring.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

Ryan and Dale continue the discussion on terminology that is often used at stock shows but not always understood.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

Ryan and Dale discuss terminology often used at stock shows but not always understood.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Dale & Ryan chat with Merck Animal Health's Mallory Liss & Jordan Cowan about SenseHub Cow-Calf—a game-changing tech for the stock show industry. Excited to spotlight innovations that boost show stock production!"

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Ryan and Dale dive into the current trends in show stock presentation.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

The topic of discussion for this week is all things market show weight breaks.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of what to look for in a new stock show purchase.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

Dale and Ryan discuss a recurring theme about how work ethic effects the stock show industry.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

Ryan and Dale discuss stock show etiquette and how we can be more accommodating and mindful of others while at stock shows.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

Ryan and Dale talk about how we can all try and make stock shows the best they can be.

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

Ryan and Dale discuss what small animal showmen should do with their free hand while showing.

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

Ryan and Dale discuss the inconsistencies among judges and across species regarding structural issues when describing show stock.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

Ryan and Dale discuss the factors that affect an exhibitor's mindset and performance in the show ring.

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

You have to judge what they bring you - Dale and Ryan discuss what would seem to be a straightforward concept that is, in reality, much more complex and complicated than anyone realizes or admits.

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2024

Subconscious Sorting and other outside influences. Ryan and Dale have an extremely transparent conversation on the factors influencing stock show judges.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

Dale and Ryan (mostly Ryan) discuss the lack of accuracy and forethought judges give on the microphone when describing show stock.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

Ryan and Dale dive into why exhibitors show differently in showmanship versus the actual show.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

This week, in honor of the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at NAILE, Ryan and Dale discuss a favorite and timely topic.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

Dale and Ryan discuss the factors that influence the cost of show stock.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

Dale and Ryan discuss the impact of deciding who is judging and how it affects everything.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024

Ryan and Dale highlight several pressure points that cause human stress when competing at National Level Shows. 

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2024

Ryan and Dale discuss what being a great showman should be about and how it should be evaluated. 

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2024

Back by popular demand, the *trending* series, the third of a four-part series, covers show goat trends.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

Ryan and Dale revisit the topic of social media use in the livestock show industry.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

Dale and Ryan discuss the positives, negatives and differences in each of the National Major Shows.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

Dale and Ryan discuss how each stock show family should set goals for each show so each outing can be considered successful.

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2024

Ryan declares war on what he believes is an Epidemic in the show ring, and Dale tries to calm him down.

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

Ryan and Dale discuss how the atmosphere and attitudes of people outside the show ring affect those who are on the inside.

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2024

Dale and Ryan discuss the critical periods before you start showing and what comes afterward.

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2024

Dale is MIA on vacation again, so Ryan discusses the importance of volunteerism in the stock show industry.

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2024

Dale brings to the forefront the trend of show stock being older and more mature … Ryan rails against it!

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

Dale and Ryan discuss all the details and facts that have come to light 12 hours after the attempted assassination of Former President Trump.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2024

Ryan and Dale explain the lost art of being Ring Savvy which can increase your competitive edge in many circumstances.

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes as spectators we forget the judges only get a snapshot of the animals they sort.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

Dale and Ryan, with guest Chase, discuss the Presidential Debate fallout and the path forward.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

Dale and Ryan discuss the various causes and effects of the dual sides of “barn blindness.“

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

Dale and Ryan try to break the surface of how crucial knowing your animal is in feeding, fitting, and showing.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

Dale and Ryan discuss their latest list of showmanship faux pas currently in the show ring.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024