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Oklahoma | My son has only shown heifers and carcass steers we raised and I agree, heifers are more difficult. We have broke several at that weight range and bigger. Typically put halter on them at weigh in like others mention. Let them drag it a week or so. Then will snub them up to good fence post. We started using an inner tube wrapped around a pipe rail fence so they have resistance and a little give. Keep them on that a couple hours. If they are a little jumpy, we will hang trash bags in corners to blow around, play a radio, and brush them with an old broom (gives a little distance if they like to kick). Keep building trust in them and prepping them for whatever may happen in a crowded building. Eventually will tie up lower and feed just like a show tie out. We have had 2 heifers we gave up on and turned back to pasture as they never calmed down. When you think you have that part down, start walking to feed in a small pen. Or give them a treat. Son broke several heifers using graham crackers as a treat when they walked. He still has those in his herd.
Only had one steer that we did all this too and he wouldn't lead. He was tied up 24/7 and lead to feed and water 2-3 times a day. That was the last ditch effort to get him broke. | |
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Breaking a 4H steer
