Stockman’s contests challenge exhibitors to think beyond the show ring — testing real-world agricultural knowledge ranging from animal care and equipment identification to feed and grain recognition, hay quality evaluation, breed identification, and livestock judging skills.
Success often comes down to preparation.
 
Our Stockman’s Contest Survival Kit Checklist was created to help youth exhibitors arrive confident, organized, and ready to focus on the competition instead of worrying about forgotten essentials.
 
This free printable includes practical items experienced competitors rely on, such as:
Extra pens and pencils
Clipboard and steno notebook
Calculator and erasers
Layered clothing for changing conditions
Hand warmers and comfort essentials
And other contest-day must-haves
 
Perfect for:
✔ 4-H & FFA members
✔ First-time competitors
✔ Coaches and club leaders
✔ Livestock judging and skillathon teams
✔ Families preparing for contest season
 
Whether you’re heading to a local contest or a state-level competition, this checklist helps exhibitors stay prepared so they can concentrate on demonstrating the knowledge and skills they’ve worked hard to build.
 
Created by Creative Virtue Customs (CVC), because we've been in your boots! 
 
Download your free PDF and head into your next Stockman’s Contest ready for success.