Well what a summer it has been! It has been
a while since I wrote my last post and a lot has happened. I have been
fortunate enough to visit many schools and classrooms and teach students about
the beef industry! I was also able to attend several regional 4-H shows, and
cattle shows where I was able to meet so many new people, and excited juniors
looking forward to the summer.
I was able to
attend Red River Ex in Winnipeg and work at the “Cattle Tales” display which
was an entirely new and fun experience for me that I really enjoyed and hope to
attend again. I was also lucky enough to go to the Calgary Stampede and work at
the famous Cattle Trail! I loved the excitement and enthusiasm all the
spectators and workers alike had towards the event, and all the amazing things
I got to see. It was my first time at Stampede so it was a lot to take in. I
was able to go on the rides, go to a few of the rodeo and chuck wagon
performances, and best of all, taste test all the midway food! (my jeans are
fitting a bit snugger after that!)
After Stampede
it was a quick flight home and enough time to wash my clothes before my fellow
intern Sophie and myself were off the Virden for Showdown 2014! It was one of
the best ones to date. We had almost 100 juniors and over 120 cattle at the
show, and from what I seen and experienced it was the most fun I have had all
summer. We had great weather and great people to share a week of fun and
laughter with, not to mention dancing the night away at the banquet/dance! I
want to congratulate all the juniors that participated in Showdown and invite
you all to Showdown 2015 in Olds, Alberta!
It has been an
amazing summer so far and I cannot wait to see what August holds for me! I know
I will be going to the famous Northwest Round-up in Swan River Manitoba, as
well as going wedding dress shopping, so it is sure to be an adventure!
Until next time,
YEE-HAW!
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