We traveled to Gunnison, Colorado in July 2016 for the Gunnison County Cattlemen’s Days 4-H Show.
We were eager to see Gage and Sam, the two young men who were showing the goats from our ranch: H.R. and Ridge, both out of KNR Radical Cat.
The boys came to the ranch a few months ago with their dad, Eric, looking for some wethers to buy.
They took their time choosing their favorites.
When they had selected H.R. and Ridge, they loaded them up and went on their way. Here they are ready to head back home.
Months passed.
When we saw the wethers again in Gunnison, boy, were we ever surprised at how well these boys had finished them off!
H&R Block weighed 86 pounds and Ridge weighed 78 pounds. They both looked fantastic.
Gage & Sam did an excellent job teaching the kids to lead, and trimmed them up beautifully for show.
The facilities there in Gunnison and the show ring are outstanding. The goat show takes place in a beautiful building—all inside—with a large ring that allows ample space to show your animals.
The classes were medium in size and we were thrilled to see the boys take 3rd and 4th in the market goat class. They also took 3rd and 4th in the Intermediate Showmanship Class.
Then Gage took Reserve Grand Champion in the Market Goat Class as well. Here are the two boys with their ribbons, Gage on the left with H.R. and Sam on the right with Ridge. Aren’t they handsome?
Congratulations to two of the finest young gentlemen we have ever met!
After meeting their parents, Stacy and Eric, we could see why the boys are as fantastic as they are.
Mom and Dad were kind enough to let us get this great picture with the boys. From left to right: Gerald, Gage, Mary, and Sam. And of course, H.R. and Ridge.
Both boys are also in Boy Scouts with Gage working towards his Eagle Scout Award.
President Gerald R. Ford said that the Eagle Scout Award was the most prestigious award he had ever received. There is a statue of him in his museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his scout uniform and his Eagle Scout Award.
We wish Gage luck in achieving his goal, and hope to see both boys next year around fair time!
