do good at the state fair with my cattle and horses

I have been contesting (barrel racing, pole-bending,flags, ect.) for two years now and i am steadily getting better. My horse is a retired race horse so he is really fast and helping my riding improve ALOT! My goal is to make it to the state fair and get in the top five at least.

I also have shown steers for seven years. I do decent each year but not good enough to go to state and do good. My goal is to breed a great steer or heifer from my brood cows. This year i am showing two steers and one heifer, hopefully i will do good.