Beyond The Ring

This week's topic centers around entry and exhibitor numbers declining at the county fair level and what steps need to be taken to change this.

Back by popular demand Ryan and Dale discuss the latest show goat trends.

Back by popular demand Ryan and Dale discuss the latest show hog trends with Kade Hummel.

Back by popular demand Ryan and Dale discuss the latest show sheep trends with Matt Kennedy.

Back by popular demand Ryan and Dale discuss the latest show cattle trends with Dr. Blake Bloomberg.

Ryan and Dale discuss the upcoming state fair season and what it means and how to achieve success.

Ryan and Dale reflect on Ryan’s journey of judging stock shows in all 50 United States.

Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of showring families.

Barn Culture: the parents, the kid, and the breeder/broker triangle.

This week's topic of discussion centers around the fitting of show livestock at shows and at home.

Ryan and Dale take a deep dive into all things market female in the show ring setting.

Dale, Ryan and everyone’s favorite guest, Chase, dive into all things NWS.

Ryan and Dale discuss all things live-streaming of stock shows.

Ryan and Dale discuss the growing trend on exhibitors and families asking a judge how to “fix” an animal.

Dale and Ryan discuss how show ring selection pressure is erasing the distinct characteristics that once set each breed apart.

Dale and Ryan discuss how exhibitors are held to immense ethical standards while judges are not at all.

Dale and Ryan discuss genetic diversity or the lack thereof.

This week's topic discusses things that show managers, spectators and exhibitors can do to ensure everyone has a more positive experience.

Ryan, Dale and Chase discuss things that happen or said at shows that cause a “triggered” reaction from the stock show community.

In episode 313 Dale and Ryan recap the last 6 years of the podcast.

Dale and Ryan discuss the myths ,theories, positives and negatives around purchasing “Green” show stock.

This week Ryan and Dale discuss how to adjust recently purchased show animals to a new environment and daily routine.

Dale and Ryan discuss a simple truth: if you can't explain why you're doing something, you probably shouldn't be doing it. This logic applies to every facet of the stock show world, from your initial purchase choices to your daily management practices.

If it sounds like magic, it’s probably a scam.

Ryan and Dale discuss the situation that came to the forefront this week about Ryan judging stock shows.

Dale and Ryan discuss the possibility and difficulty in purchasing show stock on a budget.

Ryan and Dale discuss the size and magnitude of the Texas Major Shows and the impact they have on exhibitors and the stock show industry.

Dale and Ryan discuss everything from form to function to the judge’s perception of skeletal assembly. Does effortless movement ultimately define the correctness of a skeletal build?

Dale and Ryan discuss the importance of giving back to the stock show community through volunteerism.

Ryan and Dale discuss how everyone should be more mindful of their opinions and attitudes.

Ryan and Dale discuss how in all aspects of the stock show industry we can do a better job of making sure exhibitors and families are “seen.”

Dale and Ryan discuss ways to put honor back into the honor system in reference to livestock showing.

Ryan and Dale discuss variations in online sale presentation across species. This is looked at from both a seller and buyer perspective.

Ryan and Dale reflect on the past, present and future of the Beyond The Ring Podcast.

Dale and Ryan focus on the major and minor details that makes shows outstanding.

Ryan and Dale discuss the importance of what happens leading up to the exhibitor and animal walking into the show ring.

Dale and Ryan discuss the importance of transparency in paybacks at stock shows.

Ryan stresses the importance of reading the fine print of rules at the stock shows you attend.

Dale and Ryan dive deep into stock show sorting priorities and beyond.

Ryan discusses the supposed reasoning behind some stock show fashion choices… Dale is present for the conversation.

Dale and Ryan discuss lodging accommodations at stock shows.

Dale, Ryan and everyone’s favorite guest Chase Hummel discuss all things Farmers Almanac since the final edition will be printed in 2026.

Ryan and Dale talk candidly about why judges do some of the things they do while judging shows.

Beyond The Circus is an expanded (and slightly irreverent) version of the wildly popular 'Current Events' segment on 'Beyond The Ring.' May contain explicit material. Listener discretion is advised.

Ryan and Dale discuss all things livestock photography.

Dale and Ryan discuss how judging each of the four species is perceived versus reality.

This week’s topic is a discussion about how some showmanship techniques and trends are impractical and odd.

Dale, Ryan, and fan-favorite guest Chase Hummel discuss the past, present, and future of the different breeds of livestock.

This week’s topic is about helping stock show families cover the basics of feeding and daily care.