Stock Show University provides educational programs that cater specifically to youth, helping them develop skills to compete with their show livestock projects. Stock Show University is a COMPLIMENTARY service to anyone that has a spark to learn. All ages and skill levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. We host clinics at shows and homes across the United States, including beef expos, major shows, and junior nationals; all FREE of charge! Clinics range from convenient two-hour clinics to comprehensive, in-depth two-day clinics called Graduate Programs. The best and most talented “professors” in the business will focus on all areas needed to achieve the championship look — show day fitting/clipping, animal selection, showmanship, daily hair and animal care to name a few. At Stock Show U our motto is, “We stay until the last question is asked.”
Tess Mittag, Manager of Stock Show University, states, “This spring, Stock Show University® is proud to announce that we catered to 1,263 participants during the 6 Grad Programs we hosted — which were in the locations of New Mexico, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Idaho, and Maine.”Stock Show University® is continuing to see growth at the hands-on clinics and programs, along with the virtual aspect of the Stock Show University®. “Stock Show University Grad Programs are the ultimate experience for exhibitors and their families that are wanting to take it to the next level within the industry. One of my favorite things to see during the Grad Programs is to see participants at the beginning of the programs, versus seeing them after the program is complete. You can see that their confidence grows behind skills such as using the clippers or pulling a back leg. Even if you can’t make it to one of our programs, there are other educational resources that allow our customers and participants to learn virtually. The Stock Show University Online® videos and Stock Show University® educational articles are designed with a simple layout to make it easy for the user to learn. Our team is continuing to produce resources to answer the questions we get on the road, to help others that might be new to the program. I am truly excited to see the future of Stock Show University® and continue to deliver educational opportunities and resources to our customers to strengthen the industry as a whole.”
Thank you to the following individuals for volunteered their time to be Stock Show University® Grad Program Professors this Spring: Nathan Campbell, Aaron Boyce, Darcy Boyce, Nick Dow, James Sullivan, Shane Sturgeon, Stratton Walck, Kyle Colyer, Eric Eldridge, Dominic Fouts, Walker McDermott, Jacob Wallace, Chase Hall, Trey Garbett, Danny Bava, Jesse Ledezma, Jason Gaston, JW McCurry, Justin Olsen, Eli Smallwood, A.J. Line, Katia Voloshin, Travis Schulte, Grant Malone, Reid Suddeth, Russell Harwell, Dallas Locke, Eli Jerrels, Mason Bishop, Kyle Compton, Devon Dewey, Broughton Martin, David Bridges, Ben Hoffner, Randal Reeves, Ty Barber, Tanner Laturno, Drew Wainright, Tess D’Ariano, Chris Mackey, Konner Kelly, Jeremy Dryer, Sarah Dryer, Coby Frey, Annette Adams, Matt Copeland, Shane Lutrick, and Diego Dow.
Have you attended a Stock Show University® Grad Program before? Check out some feedback our team received from this year’s programs!
“Thank you for an informative and invaluable weekend!”
“This event was the best thing we ever attended! We hope that more of these are held in our area for youth that want to advance in this. Also, this was great for a father and daughter to do together, great memories!”
Have you checked out the Stock Show University Online® videos and educational articles?
- Stock Show University Online: https://www.sullivansupply.com/stock-show-u/online/
- Stock Show University Education Link: https://www.sullivansupply.com/category/stock-show-university/
If you have any questions about Stock Show University® or are interested in hosting a Grad Program in your area, please contact Tess Mittag, Manager of Stock Show University®, at tessa@sullivansupply.com.
Tess Mittag, Manager of Stock Show University®, assisting a participant at the Texas 2-Day Cattle Stock Show University® Grad Program.
New Mexico 1-Day Cattle Stock Show University® Grad Program
Florida 2-Day 4-Species Stock Show University® Grad Program
Illinois 2-Day Cattle Stock Show University® Grad Program
Texas 2-Day Cattle Stock Show University® Grad Program
Idaho 2-Day 4-Species Stock Show University® Grad Program
Maine 2-Day Cattle Stock Show University® Grad Program








