Bringing home your first lamb can feel exciting, stressful, and honestly a little overwhelming. In this episode of First Time in the Ring, we sit down with Austin Evans to talk about what first-time showmen should actually do when they bring a lamb home, from feeding and daily routines to handling stress, building good habits, and getting started the right way.

We also talk about common mistakes beginners make, what matters most during those first few weeks, and advice for anyone just starting their showing journey with sheep. Whether you’re showing market lambs or breeding sheep, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you feel more confident and prepared.

This episode is for anyone who just brought their first show cattle home—whether it’s a steer or a heifer—and isn’t totally sure what to do next.

I’m joined by Hannah McCurry, and we walk through what those first few days and weeks should actually look like, what to focus on, and mistakes beginners make right away.

If you’re new to showing cattle, this will help you feel way more confident starting out.

If you're trying to figure out what animal to start with in 4-H or FFA, this episode is for you.

We break down the most common beginner options—sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle- and talk about what they actually cost, how much time they take, and what’s realistic for first-time showmen.

This isn’t about picking what looks cool, it’s about choosing something that sets you up to learn, grow, and stick with it.

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If you’ve ever thought, “I want to show livestock… but I have no idea where to start,” this episode is for you.

In this first episode of First Time in the Ring, we’re starting from zero, no experience, no animals, no clue what you’re doing yet (and that’s okay).

I walk you through:

• How to join 4-H and FFA
• The difference between the two
• What shows look like (county, jackpot, and major)
• What beginners usually get wrong
• And how to actually get your foot in the door without feeling behind

Whether you’re a kid wanting to start or a parent trying to figure it out, this is your step-by-step starting point.

You are not behind. You just haven’t started yet.