shelby pratt + irwin show cattle


Hard work. Commitment. Determination. This gal has that and more. She is a power house of knowledge in the Show Cattle industry. Shelby started Irwin Show Cattle with her parents in 2004 and is located in Dixon, CA.

Shelby chose one of her favorite girls, Claudia, along with her pups, Gigi and Louie, to do this stunning photo shoot at her ranch. Then we headed out to the pasture at sunset.

I asked Shelby why she started all of this. She said:

"I've been passionate about show cattle since a young age. I have always loved being in the barn. I actually call it "barn therapy." It's my happy place! Raising show cattle has become a special hobby between my parents and me. I enjoy being able to have that time with them.

Claudia, she's my best girl. Claudia was my last show heifer that I showed as a junior. She is 16 years old now. She has produced my best show calves, and has had multiple championships in the ring."


Shelby's gorgeous makeup is by the talented Corrine Boicelli.

A backlit studio portrait with a woman in purple and a black cow against a dark background.
Close-up portrait of a black cow with red ear tag against dark background.
Studio portrait featuring a woman in western wear standing next to a large black cow.
Dramatic portrait with woman in purple top and flared jeans posing beside black cow.
Woman in purple sweater holding two golden-colored dogs against black background.
Dramatic portrait with large black cow, woman in western attire, and small brown dog.
Black and white photo of woman with two small dogs in barn setting.
Western-styled portrait with woman and two small dogs in barn interior.
Western style portrait featuring woman in purple top and white hat with purple band.
Woman in purple shirt and jeans poses with black cow outdoors near potted plants.
A person in western wear poses with a large black cow against a white wall with potted plants.
A person in a purple top and jeans stands next to a large black cow by a white wall.
A person in western attire poses with a black cow against a backdrop of ivy and white walls.
A black cow and person in striped pants stand beneath drooping willow tree branches.
Black and white photo of a person and large cow under weeping willow trees.