What is First Time In The Ring?
First Time in the Ring started with one simple idea: showing livestock shouldn't be so confusing.
When you're new, it can feel like everyone else already knows what they're doing. There are so many questions, and sometimes it's hard to know where to find the answers. That's exactly why I started this.
Whether you're getting your first animal, getting ready for your first show, or just trying to learn something new, you'll find podcasts, articles, videos, and resources that are easy to understand and actually helpful.
At the end of the day, I just want to help the next generation of showmen feel more confident and enjoy the journey. Because every great showman was once standing exactly where you are now.
Everyone has a first time in the ring.
Who’s Behind The Mic?
Hi! I’m Savanna, the creator behind First Time In The Ring!
I've been involved in the livestock industry for over 10 years through 4-H, FFA, showing livestock, livestock judging, and working in agriculture. I've shown sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits, poultry, and more, and I've also had the opportunity to compete at regional and national livestock shows.
I started First Time in the Ring because I remember how overwhelming it felt to be new. There were so many questions, and it often seemed like everyone else already knew what they were doing. I wanted to create something I wish I had when I was starting out, a place where beginners and their families could find reliable information without feeling lost.
But more than that, I wanted to build a community where kids could help other kids. Some of the best advice comes from people who have just been in your shoes. By sharing experiences, tips, and lessons learned, we can make the livestock industry more welcoming for the next generation of showmen.
Today, First Time in the Ring is more than just a podcast. It's a place where young exhibitors can learn through podcasts, articles, videos, and stories from experienced showmen and fellow exhibitors who remember exactly what it was like to step into the ring for the first time.
My goal is simple: to help make livestock showing less confusing, build confidence in young exhibitors, and create a community where everyone feels welcome, whether it's your first show or your fiftieth.
Because every great showman had a First Time In The Ring.
Meet Our Contributors
One person can't know everything, and that's exactly why First Time in the Ring has contributors.
Our contributors are young exhibitors from different backgrounds, species, and states who all have one thing in common:
they want to help others succeed.
By sharing what they've learned, they're making the livestock industry a little less intimidating for the next generation.
This community is built on the idea that kids can inspire, teach, and encourage other kids. Together, we're proving that learning is even better when we learn from each other.
