Ryan and Dale discuss what small animal showmen should do with their free hand while showing.

Ryan and Dale discuss the inconsistencies among judges and across species regarding structural issues when describing show stock.

Ryan and Dale discuss the factors that affect an exhibitor's mindset and performance in the show ring.

You have to judge what they bring you - Dale and Ryan discuss what would seem to be a straightforward concept that is, in reality, much more complex and complicated than anyone realizes or admits.

Subconscious Sorting and other outside influences. Ryan and Dale have an extremely transparent conversation on the factors influencing stock show judges.

Dale and Ryan (mostly Ryan) discuss the lack of accuracy and forethought judges give on the microphone when describing show stock.

Part 1 of the ABCs of Judging. Dale and Ryan talk about the basic things that are expected of judges at stock shows.

Ryan and Dale dive into why exhibitors show differently in showmanship versus the actual show.

This week, in honor of the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at NAILE, Ryan and Dale discuss a favorite and timely topic.

Dale and Ryan discuss the factors that influence the cost of show stock.

Dale and Ryan discuss the impact of deciding who is judging and how it affects everything.

Ryan and Dale highlight several pressure points that cause human stress when competing at National Level Shows.

Back By popular demand; the TRENDING series. The fourth and final of the 4-part series covers Show Cattle trends with the legendary Mr. Jim Williams.

Ryan and Dale discuss what being a great showman should be about and how it should be evaluated.

Back by popular demand, the *trending* series, the third of a four-part series, covers show goat trends.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss things that happen in and around the show ring that come off as disrespectful, even though at times, they aren’t intentional.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Back by popular demand, the TRENDING series is back. The second of the four-part series covers sheep trends with one of the most respected and consistent sheep judges of all time, Mr. Brad Angus.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale revisit the topic of social media use in the livestock show industry.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Back by popular demand the trending series is back the first episode is about hog’s with Ryan’s all time favorite guest Kade Hummel.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss the positives, negatives and differences in each of the National Major Shows.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss how each stock show family should set goals for each show so each outing can be considered successful.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan declares war on what he believes is an Epidemic in the show ring, and Dale tries to calm him down.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale discuss how the atmosphere and attitudes of people outside the show ring affect those who are on the inside.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss the critical periods before you start showing and what comes afterward.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale recognize that the county fair is the lifeline of the Junior Livestock Show. They attempt to provide a framework for how we can contribute to making county shows better while appreciating the good.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale is MIA on vacation again, so Ryan discusses the importance of volunteerism in the stock show industry.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale brings to the forefront the trend of show stock being older and more mature … Ryan rails against it!โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss all the details and facts that have come to light 12 hours after the attempted assassination of Former President Trump.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale explain the lost art of being Ring Savvy which can increase your competitive edge in many circumstances.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale discuss how sometimes as spectators we forget the judges only get a snapshot of the animals they sort.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan, with guest Chase, discuss the Presidential Debate fallout and the path forward.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss the various causes and effects of the dual sides of “barn blindness.“โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan try to break the surface of how crucial knowing your animal is in feeding, fitting, and showing.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss their latest list of showmanship faux pas currently in the show ring.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss tactics that are used to influence livestock judges.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

On this episode of Beyond The Circus Dale and Ryan discuss the Trump Conviction and the truth and consequences of such.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale survived his Out Of Africa experience and is back to discuss integrity in the stock show world.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale is still missing in action during his 'Out Of Africa' excursion, so Ryan has to go solo again for week two. In an adjacent topic to last week's discussion, Ryan talks about the proper show ring equipment for exhibitors.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan is solo this week as Dale is in Africa fighting to stay alive! Ryan talks about show clothing choices.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss all things coaching kids how to show livestock.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale discuss complications with the various methods currently utilized to determine what breed/color division market animals are shown within.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan primarily argue if methods and techniques used to create optical illusions on the showring are effective.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan discuss the differences between a pre and post Covid world in the stock show industry.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan acknowledge that skeletal correctness is high on all judge’s list of priorities, yet many do not interpret it in the same manner.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Dale and Ryan cover a topic in which they have minimal common ground. Even if you’re not interested in how trends are determined, there is entertainment value to be had.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan rants about Biden declaring Easter Transgender Visibility Day. Dale talks about the Border. Both of them try to understand WHY Biden makes so many bad decisions.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale discuss an issue they have quarreled over for years, but hopefully, a solution and progress are on the horizon.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale finish out the discussion that started last week.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan rants and raves about what and what not to do. Dale listens.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World

Ryan and Dale discuss how timing affects every facet of stock shows.โดย Dale and Ryan Educate and Entertain the Stock Show World