[Paul Yeager] It is 4-H Steer Show day at the Iowa State Fair and the
animals are getting the final touches put on. Here out of Benton County,
the Schanbacher family is checking every last hair, every last detail. To get into
the ring to find out, who is the best in the state here at the Iowa State Fair.
[Paul] Tell me about your relationship with Wreck-it Ralph. How long have you spent with him?
[Claire Schanbacher] I've spent about a year with him. I wash him twice today,
[Paul] So, what's being done now? Because, you are keeping Ralph calm as he spits on you.
[Claire] Yeah. I'm keeping him calm by scratching. So he doesn't
move his feet while they are trying to vet him.
[Paul] What is it that you like about showing?
[Claire] I think it is really fun. Just to spend
time with them and go to shows. It's a good experience, I think.
[Announcer 4] There's been some close decisions here today. But I
like the young lady here in the third class. Congratulations.
[Paul] Callie is from Plainfield, Iowa. Pretty good morning for you, so far. What did you win?
[Callie Jensen] Grand Champion Angus Steer at the Iowa State Fair.
[Paul] Expectations are fun. Did you have high expectations for Rocky?
[Callie] Yes. I did.
[Paul] Why is that?
[Callie] Because he got reserved at Junior Nationals. He has been winning everywhere else,
except for one place. Yeah, he has been really good to me.
[Paul] Is working with an animal work, or is there a little bit of fun too?
[Callie] I say it's work, but you can have fun with it also. It's fun getting up and washing him,
blowing him. Then sometimes, I just go sit with him in the barn
[Paul] What is it like showing at the Iowa State Fair?
[Callie] It is very intense, but it's a fun.
[Paul] You could hear what the judge was saying. You have taken Rocky to various
places. Are judges saying some of the same things about Rocky?
[Callie] Yeah. They are a lot.
[Paul] What are they saying?
[Callie] That he is very massive on his top Line because he is an Angus
steer. There is no crossbred in him. He is very massive.
[Paul] Your demeanor is impressive on how calm you are.
Do you exhibit this all the time, or are you just putting on a show for Rocky to keep him calm?
[Callie] I try and keep him calm sometimes because otherwise he gets antsy. He keeps me calm too.
[Paul] What about your family? Who is here? Who helps? What are they all doing?
[Callie] Right now, my mom is washing my steer so I can show him again. My
brother is helping. So is my dad. I have grandparents and aunts here.
[Paul] And now, it's time for the main event. The final drive to find the best 4-H steer in Iowa.
The best of each breed our announced. Put through their final paces.
And the selection is made. 14 year old Mason Schall of Riverside is your grand champion.
[Paul] What'd you think when the judge came over to you?
[Mason] It was a big honor and excited.