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Hill Country Commercial Heifer Show
Hill Country Commercial Heifer Show
Learning experiences focus on:
Gaining hands-on experience in raising and managing heifers
Learning the importance of record keeping for feed, health, and financial investments
Understanding reproductive management and breeding decisions for herd development
Exploring genetics and selection when choosing replacement heifers
Practicing nutrition and feeding strategies to promote healthy growth
Developing skills in animal health and veterinary care
Strengthening decision-making and responsibility through long-term project care
Presenting heifers and project work to a panel through interviews and record books
Building confidence in public speaking and communication during interview
Gaining insight into the beef cattle industry and future career opportunities
Commercial Heifer Show Information:
Commercial Heifer Show Information:
Heifer:
3 to 5 heifers must be judged to represent your pen. However, you can sell up to 5 head as your consignment for the sale. All cattle over the original five head will be given the option to sell on the following Thursday or the exhibitor will be able to take the cattle home.
Record Books & Interview:
Exhibitors are required to submit an Expense Summary form for competition using the Hill Country Youth Commercial Heifer Show and Sale form provided and participate in the oral interview.
The 2026 Record Book template below is the minimum information required in each participant's Record Book. Participants are encouraged to provide as much information as possible to ensure Record Books provide a detailed, real-world example of raising these cattle.
Cattle Pictures & Descriptions:
To help market your heifers, please email hi-resolution photos of your heifers to kristi@jordancattle.com and hillcountryyouthheifers@gmail.com. The photos should be sent as individual attachments - do not insert photos into a document. Please include your name in the subject line or message so we know who the photos belong to. Please send your photos before September 5, 2026.
When sending the photos, please include a short description of the heifers. For examples of descriptions, please click here.
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
Entry Form: April 10, 2026
Validation:
April 18, 2026
8:00-11:00 AM
Jordan Cattle Auction-Mason
204 Gooch Street, Mason, TX 76856
April 25, 2026
8:00-11:00 AM at
Jordan Cattle Auction- San Saba
1310 W. Hwy 190, San Saba, TX
Cattle Picture & Descriptions Due: September 5, 2026
Record Book Due: September 2026. Record book drop-off details will be provided in August 2026.
Cattle Arrival: Monday, October 12, 2026 @ noon - Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 8 a.m.
Show/Sale: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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