What is the money calf?

Every Easter the Finlinson and Fox families gather with other extended family members to participate in a special event called the Money Calf. I know you are all asking yourselves, what in the world is the money calf? I asked myself this same question over four years ago when Rob and I were engaged. The money calf is an event where the family gathers at Aunt Jo and Uncle Mike's indoor arena to compete for money. The special part about the event is where the money is located. You see, the money is duct taped to the horns, body, and stinky guacamole tails of steers. Once the money is securely fastened the steers are let loose in the arena. We all line up at the opposite end of the arena until the signal is given! Ready, set, and go! We all run around trying to get the money off of the steers! This event can be dangerous, and people have been injured. My first year participating, I was still try to impress my in-laws, and I gave it everything I had. I walked away with $15 dollars and a missing finger nail. This year no one was injured- thank heavens! Rob swears the steers are getting bigger every year! This year we walked away with no money....better luck next year! Possible earnings in this event exceed $400.00! You can see why we try not to miss this event! The pictures below really do not give the event justice! The only real excitment this year happened during the kids run (they use baby calfs instead of steers), one of the calfs ran out of the arena!