Personal Narrative: American Brahmen

My Junior Year I raised an American Brahman Steer for the FFA Club. American Brahmans are known for being an aggressive breed, difficult to break in, and very skittish, as mine was. Last year was my first year to show a steer. The past three years I showed Duroc hogs, and have gotten first in my class numerous of times. It was a very drastic change, because hogs are easier to tame and handle. The steer I worked with last year was extremely skittish and startled easily. As a result I was dragged in the arena, bounced around, and kicked. I had big purple bruises to prove it. I participated in the Rio Grande Livestock Show Cover girl, and went on stage with a gigantic black bruise on my knee from a kick by the steer. The steer’s stubbornness …show more content…
When I entered the arena he was not skittish or throwing a rampage like before, but once the judge got close and tried feeling his side, the judge and I went in circles. With me trying not to lose hold of the steer, the judge trying to calm the steer, and the steer in the middle of both of the judge and I trying to escape, was very humiliating. The judge found it very amusing and chuckled at the situation. I ended up getting fourth in my class out of ten steers and could not have been more relived I was able to show this steer in any way possible. The gentlemen who gave me the tip, watched me show and was in shock of how much progress I had made with this steer and although I was doubtful to show another steer, told me “you will always learn from your experiences” For this upcoming year I am showing an all black Gurt-cross Steer, and with my prior experience, have more knowledge and I work with this steer every day. I have showed this steer at two prospect shows, each with getting first place. To be able to learn from my experiences is the biggest blessing I can receive. I will continue to succeed in anything and everything I pursue, overcoming any obstacle that confronts