Hi-Line LIving: 4-H cow country

The 4-H Club of Havre held their annual Hi-Line Preview Saturday at the Bigger Better Barn at the Hill County Fairgrounds.

Kids traveled to Havre from all over the state to take part in the cattle show and vie for a top ranking in the competition. The season for events like these generally lasts from April to June and many of the participants will travel to various Montanan towns and nearby states to compete with their cattle.

The judges study the youths' steers on multiple aspects, including breeding, conformation and coats.

"Conformation is how the animal is built," said Lisa O'Neil, who hel...