Stop Making This Show‑Ring Mistake (Fix Now)

Cattle Coach Academy — step‑by‑step training and mentorship from Kolten Thigpen: https://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-landing-page (course & signups)https://bullnanza.com/#next Join Kolten Thigpen and his special guest Lawson Thigpen — a seven‑year‑old with a huge heart for cattle and an even bigger skillset. In this episode Lawson walks us through how he halters calves, the roping trick he learned that catches even wild youngsters, what he looks for when picking a show steer, and the show‑ring habits that actually win. Warm, practical, and full of kid‑power — this one’s packed with actionable tips for show families and anyone who works cattle.What you’ll hear:Lawson’s roping/halter story with “Shooty” and why the trick worksPractical halter training tips you can use in the pen todayHow Lawson picks calves (fluff, stoutness, boxy face)Show‑ring details: head carriage, ears forward, pace & positioningMindset: how Lawson treats losses and stays focusedFamily stories and why early practice mattersTop takeawaysPractice in the pen beats fancy equipment — repetition builds calm, catchable calves.Small details win shows: head carriage, ears forward, pace, and feeling movement through the halter.Treat losses as lessons — focus on one fix at a time and keep working.Resources mentionedLike this episode? Do this next👍 Like the video if you learned something🔔 Subscribe to the Cattle Coach Show for weekly episodes on breeding, showing, and building a profitable cattle business💬 Tell us in the comments: What halter trick do you use? What’s one thing you’ll try from Lawson’s tips?