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Cow Camp 2013
COW CAMP 2013
By Dawn Manthei
Cow camp 2013 has come and gone. We had a nice attendance, with kids and families from both the Midwest and North Central cattle associations. Unfortunate circumstances kept us from having our first aid class, but the rest of the weekend went off without a hitch! The kids were separated by age, and the younger kids did bracelets, learning to tie knots that could be useful for other applications later, and personalizing them to their taste. The older kids were instructed by Skyler Anderson in advanced showmanship techniques. When the “senior showmen” were done, Skyler worked with the younger kids, and the older kids did drivers education with Sue Dyke. We had lunch, and the kids went to the river to have a couple hours to blow off some steam, and cool down. At the river is where the kids had a squirt gun war.....yes a war not a fight. There was a lot of water flying and the kids had fun! If you had a water blaster in your hand you were fair game, and a few adults were wet when it was all over. After the river the kids were split into teams, and a jeopardy game with a cattle theme (developed by Ann Proctor) was played. The kids seemed to enjoy the game, and some interesting answers were heard. After the jeopardy game Skyler Anderson once again took the floor, and using his buyers guide that he has posted on his website, elaborated on the finer points of what to look for in an animal. In the evening when it cooled down the kids did an obstacle course put together by Dave Larson. This challenge taught the kids that they could not rush success. They found it was faster to gently coax their animals through than pull them. A good lesson learned!
A good time was had by all. Special thanks go out to Sue Dyke for having nerves of steel with the drivers education kids, and being an important part of encouraging North central association to take part. Skyler Anderson for his expert instruction in showmanship, Dave Larson for the obstacle course, and Ann Proctor for the jeopardy game. Thank you to all that made a donation to make this cow camp possible.
Juniors at the 2013 Osceola Classic
Junior results for the MIdwest International in Louisville
Junior Class J$: Junior Yearling Heifers Junior Class J7 Pee-Wee Showmanship Junior Class Intermediate Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Breeding Heifer Champion Junior Breeding Heifer Highland Junior Breeding Heifer ClassJ1. 5/1/2012 or later 1st 80. Seawind’s Ayla Michelle DOB: 6/9/2012 Reg#: 51412 Owner:Seawind Meadows DennisMA ClassJ2. 1/1/-4/30/2012 1st 81Seawind’sAibileen DOB: 3/7/2012 Reg#: 51063 Owner:Seawind Meadows DennisMA ClassJ3. 7/1-12/31/2011 1st 83.Star LakeMorgan DOB: 7/11/2011 Reg#:50462 Owner:Star Lake Cattle Co. GeorgesMills, NH 2nd 82. LEAHedy DOB: 8/30/2011 Reg#:50588 Owner:LEA-White Farms Charlotte MI ClassJ4. 1/1-6/30/2011 1st 85.AlmostaFarm’sStar DOB: 3/18/11 Reg#: 50354 Owner:Osceola Highlands ReedCity MI 2nd 84.Maple HillCandence DOB: 4/22/11 Reg#: 50286 Owner:Osceola Highlands Reed City MI ClassJ6. 1/1-4/30/2010 2nd 86.Osceola Mekataten DOB: 4/25/10 Reg#: 49718 Owner:Osceola Highlands ReedCity MI 1st 87.SeawindApril’s Nick of Time DOB: 1/26/2010Reg#: 48847 Owner:Seawind Meadows DennisMA Champion JuniorBreeding Heifer 87.SeawindApril’s Nick of Time Reserve Champion Junior Breeding Heifer 85.AlmostaFarm’sStar Showmanship Class J7: Pee-wee showmanship (ages 6-8) 1st 91.Isaiah Moore 2nd90.OliviaMoore Class J8: Junior showmanship (ages 9-12) 1st 92. Jessica Richardson 2nd 92a Lilly Self Class J9: Intermediate Showmanship(ages 13-17) 1st95.Ginny Miller 2nd94.Miriam May 3rd93.Annalee May
Kalamazoo Junior Highland Show August 2012
The Junior Show at the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival was a big hit with the kids and adults. With the donation of a couple of loaner cattle, we had a good turnout of Junior Showman. Olivia Moore took 1st place in Pee Wee Showmanship, followed by Ellie Toney in 2nd and Isaiah Moore in 3rd.
Noah Moore led the Junior Showmanship class, with McKenna Rogers in 2nd.
Intermediate Showmanship was the duel of the brothers, with Jon Jenkins taking a first over Jake Jenkins in second.
The Junior Breeding Heifer Show resulted in a Grand Championship for Osceola Peaches X Cream shown by Noah Moore, with Reserve Grand going to LEA Hedy, shown by Isaiah Moore.
Other Junior Division Winners included
Heidi 3rd of Dundonald, shown by McKenna Rogers as Junior Heifer Calf Champion.
LEA Hedy shown by Isaiah Moore took Intermediate Yearling Heifer Champion.
Champion Junior Yearling Heifer was awarded to Almosta Farm Star, shown by Olivia Moore, followed by Reserve Junior Yearling LSK Yellow Gold, shown by Ellie Toney.
Senior Heifer Champion went to Osceola Peaches X Cream, with Reserve going to Maple Hill Hollie. shown by Jon Jenkins. 
Isaiah Moore with the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Breeding Heifer
Olivia Moore winning Pee Wee Showmanship
Noah Moore with the Grand Champion Junior Breeding Heifer
Ellie Toney with the Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer
Kalamazoo participants Jon and Jake Jenkins, Olivia, Noah and Isaiah Moore, Ellie Toney and McKenna Rogers.
I attended cow camp in Michigan this year for the first time, and from my experiences, I plan on going next year!
For me, cow camp made me much more confident in myself to handle my own animal. Cow camp was about doing it all on your own, with no help from the adults unless you really needed it. The adults knew you could handle your animal, wash them, and do your chores by yourself. They just wanted YOU to realize it. I think each and every kid that was there now knows they can handle their own calf all by themselves; and they want to show it off that they can!
During cow camp, we had numerous activities to do throughout the weekend. For example fishing, swimming, and making your own farm signs, washing your calf, and much, much more. I’d have to say that the drivers’ lesson with Sue Dyke was definitely my favorite part! There was never a boring moment either; you were always having a fun time with everyone!
I recommend going to cow camp next year! It is a lot of fun. Your confidence level goes up so much during the weekend and a smile is literally stuck on your face the whole entire time! You make new friendships with other youth, and your relationship with your calf grows stronger as well!
Bailey M. 
Group photo as you look at it left to right: Ellie Jacob, Jonny , Olivia , Rowan, Mary, Thomas, Marla, behind is Noah, Bailey, Isaiah. Missing are Miranda and Ginny. 
Juniors Top Winners at Denver 2012
Junior Kylie Trail topped the Steer Show with the Grand Champion Crossbred Prospect Steer, and Bryce Trail followed in close 2nd place with Reserve Grand Champion. 
Kylie Trail poses with Sue Dyke of Almosta Farm. Kylie bought her Grand Champion Crossbred Highland steer from Sue.
Bryce Trail also was Champion Showman age 9-12 years.
Junior Show at Kalamazoo
Another successful Junior Show occurred Saturday, August 27, 2011 with a great Junior turnout.George Buckham did a great judge judging the juniors, and then went on to do another fine job judging the open show.
Pee Wee Showmanship for those 6 years and younger was won by Olivia Moore .
Junior Showmanship for those 7-9 years of age, was won by Marla Muter, age 9, with 2nd place going to Mary Muter, also 9.
Intermediate Showmanship (10-15 years of age) went to Miranda Battle (15) with 2nd to Jacob Jenkins (12) #rd to Kylie Trail (12) and 4th to Joshua White (10).
Senior Showmanship (16-21) was won by Evan Erler (21), 2nd to Traci Keene (17) #rd to Mallory Tanis (17) and 4th to Jonny Jenkins (16) .
Osceola Peaches & Cream , shown by Miranda Battle, took Jr Grand Champion Breeding heifer followed by Maple Hill Sasha, shown by Traci Keene, as Reserve.
Osceola Peaches & Cream posed in front of the Junior membership with Judge George Buckham.Back row: Kylie Trail, Jon and Joshua Jenkins, Judge George Buckham, Mallory Tanis, Traci Keene,Evan Erler. Front row: Josh White, Mary and Marla Muter, Jaelee White,Olivia Moore, with Miranda Battle holding Peaches. Not shown is Bryce Trail.
Special thanks to Sue and Steve Dyke, Almosta Farm, for sponsoring our Junior Show.
Midwest Junior wins National Contest
Mallory Tanis, of Silverwood, Michigan, was the winner of the American Highland Cattle Junior Association's 2011 Highland Heifer Program. This contest awards to the winning junior member a registered Highland heifer with absolutely no initial cost to the junior. Mallory had to fill out a detailed application that required information about her present activities, her past accomplishments and her future goals; particularly as they related to her owning her own Highland heifer. It was a hotly contested program; there were several extremely deserving youths, but Mallory succeeded in convincing the Judging panel that she was the most deserving for this year. Eddie MacKay, of Dundonald Farm in Three Rivers, Michigan generously donated a 14 month old red heifer named Roweena 4th of Dundonald to the national junior program, and it was with great delight that he saw this fine animal stay right in her home state. This is the second heifer to be donated to the national Juniors by a Midwest Highland Cattle Association member. Let's keep up the good work.
Junior Cow Camp:What a Success!!
A great turnout for the Junior Cow Camp occurred over the weekend of July 16. Twelve junior Highland Cattle enthusiasts with parents in tow joined a few adult instructors for a two day seminar on showing, handling and grooming cattle. Unfortunately the weather was extremely uncooperative; it was one of the hottest weekends we had seen in Michigan for July, and it was necessary to limit the cattle activity to early evening. However, the swimming and ice cream visits were a distinct success.
Photos from the Junior Show in Allegan
