Hardee County (FL) Preview Show December 2011

2011 Hardee Preview Show set for December 9 & 10 in Wauchula, Florida

Cattle Show enthusiasts across the state of Florida won’t want to miss the 2011 Hardee Preview Show, December 9-10 in Wauchula, Florida.  This event, sponsored by Peace River Electric Cooperative, is a family-friendly opportunity for all ages.  Starting with the free clinic on Friday, the show provides an excellent opportunity for cattle exhibitors to prepare for their local County and State Fairs.  The Friday and Saturday event, to be held at the Hardee Fairgrounds Cattlemen’s Arena, Wauchula, features six divisions, including a steer division.  

All of the top prizes are sponsored and 100% of entry fees are paid out to division and showmanship winners as prize money.  The third annual show has grown to one of the most looked forward to shows in the State.  “The Cooperative is thrilled to host this event with the support of many businesses in the region and is very excited about the showmanship competition.  In this show, participants will get to help their younger brother or sister exhibit their animal, while giving their parents pointers in Adult showmanship,” said Nell McCauley, Chief Marketing and Member Services Officer, Peace River Electric. She adds, “Every participant in the show will receive a Hardee County Preview Show Shirt and will walk out of the ring with more experience and at least a ribbon.”

In addition to the cattle show, a free dinner and grooming clinic will be offered on Friday night.  A free breakfast is being offered on Saturday.  

A wide range of Divisions and Classes are available:

Division 1 (Steers)

Division 2 (Brahman, Brangus, Brahman influence)

Division 3 (French- Simmental, Gelbvieh, Charolais, Limousin)

Division 4 (English – Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn)

Division 5 (Maine, Maine influence, Chi influence, Limousin cross)

Division 6 (Commercial Heifers)

Divisions 2-5 are Purebred animals only – All others show in Division 6.

Any Purebred with 20 or more head will have their own breed show. (20 head per breed of heifers, cow/calf and bulls)

The entry deadline for cattle is November 30, 2011. All late entries will be charged a $10 per head late fee, if postmarked after November 30^th.  Late entries will be accepted at check-in, but must be paid in cash.

Find the Hardee County Preview show on our Preview Show page on Facebook or www.ruddshowsupply.com.