There were lots of lambs in the mock show at the Livestock Fun Day Friday at the Rio Arriba County Fairgrounds. he mock show was a great opportunity for youth to show their animals and get feedback from experts. Photo by Sage Faulkner

Lamb exhibitors get advice from Elliot Sachse on best showmanship practices during the Livestock Fun Day Friday at the Rio Arriba County Fairgrounds.  Photo by Sage Faulkner

Dr. Manny Encinias, a beef cattle specialist with New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension, gives advice about showing cattle to attentive youth and families Friday at the Livestock Fun Day. Photo by Sage Faulkner

The First Pretty Tough Cattlewomen’s Livestock Fun Day for 4-H and Future Farmers of America youth from Northern New Mexico was held Friday at the Rio Arriba County Fairgrounds. More than 40 youth members participated in the event which was designed for youth livestock exhibitors to work with stock showmanship experts, have one-on-one show practice time and hold a mock show. Photo by Sage Faulkner