Monday, March 08, 2010

What the Stock Show is really all about

Last week I posted about the midway of the Stock show
but here is the real deal
the stock that kids raise and sell for scholarships










the end of the cattle





If I said they were hamming it up for the camera
would that be bad form?




Children enjoyed the petting zoo












Actually I know from several friends it takes
the whole family to raise these animals

and generous individuals and coporations to buy the ones
that are sold at auction in an arena like this

14 comments:

Carver said...

I love these shots of the animals and children. Great post from your world.

Sylvia K said...

Terrific post and photos and they brought back so many memories as I've been there -- years and years ago! Still fun! Hope you have a great week!

Sylvia

elvira pajarola said...

wow...I could never resist just looking at them....I would bring ALL of them HOME!!!!!
WONDERFUL!
ciao ciao elvira

Ralph said...

The animals are the true stars of the show, be it cattle, pigs or bunnies. The creatures thrive do to the caring people that raise and feed them. The subtle reds like bridles are nice accents that do not overpower the beautiful form of the animals. A nice show!

Anonymous said...

I want one of those pink cowboy hats!!!!!

Kim, USA said...

Those animals looks very healthy. For sure people will bid and the kids will get enough money from it.

Christmas Cactus

Lindz said...

they are so cute and adorable, a lot of red in these photos.

Arija said...

The cattle are in such great condition and looking at the other animals reminds me that we will be judging the children's pet section in 10 days time.

Unknown said...

Yhe animals all look so well cared for! It's wonderful when a whole family works towards such a goal.

Unknown said...

That is a lot of work, right?

Wonderful pictures.

Happy TQM!
Happy RT!
Happy HOT!

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shakira

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Erica (Irene) said...

Excellent photo shots of those animals. I love cows and piggys. Thank you for sharing......

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Marice said...

cool series of animal photos :) thanks for sharin!

u may view mine here

Andree said...

There you are in Texas and your stock show looks identical to our county fair every August. We have a midway, too (sort of), but the animal judging and all the photos are so familiar to me and brought back wonderful memories.

EG CameraGirl said...

Wonderful shots! Especially the cattle, which I love.