Cowgirl Confident Couples' Hands-on Cattle Handling Learning Event

Cowgirl Confident Couples' Hands-on Cattle Handling Learning Event

Get ready to saddle up and learn all about cattle together with your partner at our hands-on Cowgirl Confident Couples' event!

By Kim Clayton & Julie Bowen

Date and time

Location

Clayton Corner Farm, LLC

52990 East 230 Road Afton, OK 74331

Refund Policy

No refunds

Lineup

Agenda

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Registration & Build Chute Side Vaccine Coolers w/Reba

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Event Kick-Off Session

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Group Photo

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Farm Management & Finance

Josh Campbell, New Farmer & Rancher OSU Ext Specialist


Managing a farm means juggling more than just crops and livestock - it's about making smart financial decisions right from the start, as well as keep your operation thriving for the long haul. In thi...

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Leaving a Cattle Trail: Tracking Your Herd with Confidence

Julie Bowen


Not all cattle record-keeping looks the same, and that's okay. The key is picking a method you'll actually use. This session will walk you through the trail markers - key considerations for choosing ...

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dinner & Conversation w/Ranching Sodak

6:30 AM - 7:20 AM

Breakfast, Coffee & an IDEXX Diagnostics Deep Dive w/Dr. Jim Rhoades

7:30 AM - 7:55 AM

Farm Chore Challenge

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Rotational - Session 1


Rotational Sessions: Corral Design/Administering Vaccines/Chuteside w/Dr. Mindy/IDEXX Testing & Blood Draws/Chute Operation/Moving Cattle

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Rotational - Session 2


Rotational Sessions: Corral Design/Administering Vaccines/Chuteside w/Dr. Mindy/IDEXX Testing & Blood Draws/Chute Operation/Moving Cattle

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Tick Talk: Asian Longhorned Tick Prevention & Managment

Jonathan Cammack, OSU Extension Livestock Entomologist


We will take an in-depth look at the emerging threat of the Asian Longhorned Tick. This session will cover identification, lifecycle, and the potential impacts of the invasive tick species on livesto...

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Rotational - Session 3


Rotational Sessions: Corral Design/Administering Vaccines/Chuteside w/Dr. Mindy/IDEXX Testing & Blood Draws/Chute Operation/Moving Cattle

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Rotational - Session 4


Rotational Sessions: Corral Design/Administering Vaccines/Chuteside w/Dr. Mindy/IDEXX Testing & Blood Draws/Chute Operation/Moving Cattle

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Rotational - Session 5


Rotational Sessions: Corral Design/Administering Vaccines/Chuteside w/Dr. Mindy/IDEXX Testing & Blood Draws/Chute Operation/Moving Cattle

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Beefing Up Biosecurity: Reducing Risk on Your Farm

Reba Palmer, OSU Ottawa County Extension Educator


Biosecurity is not just a buzzword - it's a vital part of protecting you, your animals, your land, and your livelihood. In this session, we will learn practical science-based strategies to reduce dis...

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Rotational - Session 6


Rotational Sessions: Corral Design/Administering Vaccines/Chuteside w/Dr. Mindy/IDEXX Testing & Blood Draws/Chute Operation/Moving Cattle

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Vaccination Protocol & Common Illnesses w/Dr. Blalock

6:20 PM - 7:15 PM

Wine'd Down Time w/Kari Feldhaus & Sodak Pete

7:30 PM

Dinner, Mingle & Trivia

6:30 AM

Breakfast & Coffee

6:45 AM - 7:00 AM

Opening Session

7:00 AM - 7:50 AM

Better Together: Streamline Cattle Handling as a Couple

Matt & Kari Feldhaus

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Session 1


Working Cattle + 2 Rotational Sessions (Cattle Pricing & Selling, Halter Breaking)

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Session 2


Working Cattle + 2 Rotational Sessions (Cattle Pricing & Selling, Halter Breaking)

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

OSU's Cowculator v2.0 Beef Cow Nutrition Evaluation

Dr. Lalman, OSU Professor & Beef Cattle Specialist


Feed and grazing costs can make up 50-80% of total production expenses in cow/calf and finishing operations. This session will walk you through how to evaluate feeding, grazing, and supplementation p...

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Session 3


Working Cattle + 2 Rotational Sessions (Cattle Pricing & Selling, Halter Breaking)

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Basic Bovine Reproduction

Dr. Cody Blalock

2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Cow Birthing Simulator

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Closing Session & Feather Pinning Ceremony

About this event

Cowgirl Confident Couples' Hands-on Cattle Learning Event

Come join us at Clayton Corner Farm, LLC for a 3 days of fun and education with your partner! This event is perfect for couples looking to learn more about cattle and gain hands-on experience. Whether you're a seasoned cowgirl or just starting out, this event is designed to boost your confidence and deepen your understanding of cattle handling. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get dirty, and have a blast learning together. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to bond with your partner, connect with like-minded couples and learn from the pros!

Why Couples Who Work Cattle Together Should Learn Together

A Cowgirl Confident Approach to Seamless Cattle Days and Stronger Partnerships

Working cattle together can be one of the most rewarding — and challenging — parts of ranch life. Ask any ranching couple, and they’ll tell you: nothing tests your communication skills like a hot-headed heifer and a loose gate.

But what if cattle days didn’t have to be so frustrating?

That’s the heart behind our Couples Cattle Handling Workshop — a hands-on, real-life event designed to help couples work smarter, safer, and more confidently side by side. And yes, we’ll make room for a little humor along the way.

🐂 Strengthen Your Partnership (and Your Process)

When you’re handling livestock together, it’s not just about knowing cattle — it’s about knowing how to support and communicate with each other. You’ll learn how to define your roles as a couple in the pen, reduce confusion, and build trust with every step you take (and gate you shut).

💉 Get Hands-On with Vaccination, Low-Stress Handling & More

Whether you’re giving shots or moving calves, you’ll learn techniques that keep your herd calm — and your marriage calmer. This isn’t just cattle handling, it’s confidence-building.

🛠️ Corral Design That Works for You

A great cattle flow doesn’t happen by accident. Learn the fundamentals of smart, low-stress corral design — from layout to animal behavior — so your setup fits your operation, your cattle, and your team. Because good design means less yelling and fewer injuries.

⚙️ Efficiency, Safety & Sanity

When everyone knows what to do and how to do it, the day flows better. You’ll walk away with systems that improve your efficiency, reduce mistakes, and keep both your cows and your relationship low-stress.

🤠 Real Advice from Real Ranching Couples

You’ll be learning from experienced instructors — couples who’ve built their rhythm through years of ranch life. They’ll share the tools, strategies, and even the funny failures that helped them figure it out.

🫶 Cowmunity Matters

Meet other ranching couples who get it. Swap stories, learn together, and realize you’re not the only ones who’ve argued over a sort gate.

🌾 Why You Should Come

Because you’re a team — and strong teams train together.

Because your cattle deserve calm.

Because your relationship deserves confidence.

Because you’re not just running a ranch — you’re building a life, together

*1 Ticket = 2 Admissions

**Refunds will not be issued for any reason. Verified ticket holder will be able resell ticket; a ticket transfer form must be completed and submitted at cowgirlconfident.net.

***Please note that agenda is subject to change as we are working to finalize details.

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$645.84
Oct 15 · 1:15 PM CDT