From the Road: PACE and Picnics

Members of the ASA staff have been burning up the highways and the skyways lately traveling to events, but we’re just getting warmed up!

In July, the California State Fair kicked off the PACE Show season, with a good turnout as usual! ASA Field Representative Jake Alden was on hand for the event.

California State Fair Show Results:

Champion Bull - GSC Sonny 183, Greg Cardey, Merced, CA.

Reserve Champion Bull - LC Gold Label 44, Don Cardey, Turlock, CA.

Champion Female - JT Betty Angel 259, JT Ranch, Oakdale, CA.

Reserve Champion Female - LBB One Red Rose 294, Bennett Land & Cattle, Ducor, CA.

Twig Marston evalutes the Champion Bull lineup at the
California State Fair PACE Show.

If you’re not sure what we’re referring to when we say “PACE”, it is a Shorthorn show that is a point accumulation event. Shorthorn exhibitors accumulate points throughout the year based on their winnings and the show and number of animals exhibited. The points accumulated give animals the opportunity for an All-American distinction. To learn more about the PACE process, click here.

 

I (Audrey) went to Indiana State Fair just this last week for the Area 5 PACE Show. (Since I’m writing this post, I get to provide commentary for my travels!)

It was a great show and I had never been to the Indiana State Fair! The shows had been moved into the new “Youth Arena” since the coliseum is currently under renovation – so a change for everyone. A majority of the budget for renovations to the coliseum are being spent on interior changes in efforts to maintain the iconic look of the outside of the building. Fair-goers could tour the renovation and I must say it will be quite the deal when it’s all said and done – hopefully in summer 2014.

 

I also enjoyed getting suggestions on what I needed to see before I left the fair and just as importantly - what I needed eat! (Can't leave without trying some fair food!)

Indiana State Fair Show Results:

Champion Bull - BPCC Boondock Saint 1206, Beck Powell Cattle Co., Linton, IN.

Reserve Champion Bull - DRAG Bo's Boy Wonder, shown by Allison Dragstrem, Amboy, IN.

Champion Female - CF No Foolin 25 ET, shown by Adrianne Trennepohl, Middletown, IN.

Reserve Champion Female - CF Mattis Rose 284 SOL ET, shown by Xavier Ferris, Whiteland, IN.

 

Some snaphshots from the Indiana State Fair!

This past weekend Montie Soules, Executive Secretary/CEO of the ASA, attended the Ohio Shorthorn Breeder’s Association picnic held at Turner Shorthorns in Somerset, OH. Montie had nothing but good things to say about the event held on Sunday. The turnout was fantastic with approximately 125-140 people in attendance and a few of those included new people interested in Shorthorns! Montie and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association spoke to the group and all enjoyed a potluck dinner.

Those in attendance at the Ohio Shorthorn Summer Picnic.
What a group!

This week doesn’t slow down one bit as Jake is off to both Wyoming and Missouri State Fair PACE Shows. This is the first year for Wyoming to be on the PACE rotation and we are excited to have them!

Patrick, ASA Field Rep, will be off to the Kentucky State Fair PACE Show the following week, so make sure to look him up if you’re in attendance!

Look for updates on Facebook and Twitter as we update you on more events From the Road.

For full show reports, watch an upcoming issue of the Shorthorn Country magazine!