AUSTIN, TEXAS (RFD NEWS) — Rodeo Austin is bringing together thousands of young exhibitors for the event’s livestock shows, each with their own story. RFD Network’s Kirbe Schnoor caught up with one of those participants to learn what it takes to compete.
For Saylor Soechting, what could be nerves for some exhibitors is only excitement. This is her first year competing at Rodeo Austin, but Soechting is three years into her showing career and just getting started.
While she is alone in the ring, Soechting credits her success to teamwork.
“It takes a lot of help; it’s not just an individual thing,” Soechting says. “I couldn’t do it without my family or my breeders, or even the people I’m here with today. They do a lot for me, and I do a lot for them. I think it’s a big group effort.”
Soechting says that showing goes far beyond just showing up on the day of your event and requires weeks of commitment and hard work to prepare.
Viewers can catch more stock show coverage from Rodeo Austin, streaming LIVE now through March 28 only on RFD+
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