Showman's Best Camp
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WHERE THE BEST ARE BUILT.

WHERE THE BEST ARE BUILT.WHERE THE BEST ARE BUILT.WHERE THE BEST ARE BUILT.

An unmatched educational opportunity for youth sheep and goat exhibitors.

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MAY 29, 2024 · Clay County Fairgrounds, Vermillion, SD

one day. two presenters. unlimited learning.

Sydell Sheep & Goat Equipment and Clay County 4-H have teamed up to offer this incredible one-day camp as an affordable educational opportunity for youth sheep and goat exhibitors in the upper Midwest. Open to exhibitors of all ages and experience levels, this camp will provide takeaways and hands-on learning guaranteed to help level up your success this show season! If you don't have stock, we'll have extra stock available to borrow and practice your showmanship skills. 

2024 showman's best camp presented by:

SDSU Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer in accordance with the nondiscrimination policies of South Dakota State University, the South Dakota Board of Regents and the United States Department of Agriculture. Learn more at extension.sdstate.edu. © 2021, South Dakota Board of Regents.

meet our 2024 camp presenters

ROB ZELINSKY

Small Ruminant Nutritionist, Hubbard Feeds/Show-Rite


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CODY LONG

Cody Long hails from Creston, Iowa. He attended Southwestern Community College and then transferred to Iowa State University to finish his 4 year degree. 


Cody started showing lambs & cattle throughout 4-H on the local, state, and national levels. A few of his achievements include: Champion Division 1 Commercial Ewe (Iowa State Fair), Champion Senior showman in 2017 (Iowa State Fair), and Grand Champion Commercial Ewe (All-Iowa Showdown).


While showing, he started his club lamb operation (Cody Long Show Stock) that now consists of 25 mature ewes where he focuses on raising high quality show lambs to be competitive on all levels.


Along with raising lambs, Cody offers assistance and consulting in sourcing lambs for individuals and families who choose to utilize it. 

event schedule

may 29, 2024

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Arrival for Campers and Animals

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Check-in

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Welcome

10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Group 1 with Rob Zelinsky (Feeding and Nutrition)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Group 2 with Cody Long (Fitting and Shearing)

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch Provided

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Group 2 with Rob Zelinsky (Feeding and Nutrition)

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Group 1 with Cody Long (Fitting and Shearing)

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Showmanship with Rob Zelinsky & Cody Long

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Phone: 1-800-842-1369 (Ask for Melissa)

Email: stephanie@sydell.com

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