Opinion Please

[TottenClubCalves]

Well I've been out of the game for awhile and just got back from my second show clipping and fitting a little steer calve. I used to be big into it but moved to college and didn't have near the time to clip as much as I used to. If you could let me know how im coming along thanks.

Legs Before:

Legs After:

 

[inthebarnagain]

Looks like you haven't lost your touch  ;D

 

[drl]

That looks good. I would just clip a little more off above the hock all around to give more shape to the lower quarter. That will also make the bottom of the leg look bigger. Just take a little more off and then leave all the hair to give that bulging heavy muscled look.

 

[Bone2011]

Take more off above the ankle on the rear leg otherwise it makes them look like they buckle.

 

[bcosu]

agreed on clipping off above the pastern. you really want to clean up the joints so they look sounder. it looks like the hocks might need to be trimmed up a little more but that is just looking from this angle. making the hocks smaller should also make the calf appear to be more explosive in his rear quarter.

 

[Bawndoh]

I agree with others.  I actually kinda think the before looks better than the after.  Take a pic from behind as well too next time.  That tells a lot as well!
Good job though.  No, you havent lost your touch! (clapping)

 

[farmboy]

knock that part right below his tail on his leg down.

 

[TottenClubCalves]

knock that part right below his tail on his leg down.

It is knocked down he is just kinda standing under himself so it doesn't quite look right

 

[jallen]

Did a good job for just starting again once go to some shows and see how other do it you will pick all the tricks up quick.  ;D

 

[forbes family farms]

Looks good i agree with the other people as well on where to knock off some of the other hair. What i do is go to some big time shows and watch the people clip and fit the calves

 

[TottenClubCalves]

Thanks guys, I'm headed to another show this weekend so I'll get some better pictures, Oh btw I know you guys gave me tips on fitting but the clip job look ok right?