
Payton Porubsky has always been interested in cattle. While most kids her age spent their summers enjoying typical pastimes, she was in the pasture honing her cattle clipping and fitting skillset.
Today, Porubsky owns and operates Diamond P Services, a show cattle fitting business, while also working full-time as a customer service associate at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL.
“I love caring for all kinds of animals from cattle all the way down to a rabbit,” Porubsky said. “I also enjoy being able to help people in their daily lives through my role at TVMDL.”
Whether she is at her desk assisting TVMDL clients or at a livestock show assisting exhibitors, Porubsky implements her skills and talents into ensuring the care of both people and animals.
Early lessons from livestock
Porubsky’s love for animals, particularly cattle, began early in life. Her father is a second-generation cattle rancher and often brought her along with him to tend to the family herd. In fact, when Porubsky was a baby, her father bought a winter jacket one size too large so that she could fit inside as he fed cattle.
“I was always daddy’s girl,” she said. “I had friends who were going to camps and doing fun stuff in the summer, but I mostly just preferred to be with my dad on the farm.”
In third grade, Porubsky began participating in 4-H. Although her show career spanned across various species, cattle were always her favorite.
“I fell even more in love with cattle and found my happy place in the show ring,” Porubsky said.
Although her love for the show ring grew as she got older, Porubsky recognized that her chances of winning shows became less likely.
“I saw the kids who had really expensive heifers, frequently winning,” Porubsky said. “When my sister and I were growing up, we didn’t have the $10,000 heifers. We raised them all ourselves and we bred our own, but we never did very well.”
Despite the losses, Porubsky’s character was taking shape. She maximized the resources available to her, ensuring her cattle always received unwavering attention and care.
Passion for clipping and fitting

In the show ring, the appearance of cattle is crucial. Judges analyze an animal’s frame size, volume, condition and muscling, in addition to other factors. Exhibitors use grooming techniques called fitting and clipping to enhance the best features of the animal before entering the show ring.
These specialized techniques can make a significant difference in how show cattle are perceived, but they can be costly.
Knowing this, Porubsky began clipping and fitting her own cattle at 12 years old.
“My dad taught me everything that he knew, which wasn’t a lot because he taught himself,” Porubsky said. “He told me that if I wanted to learn more and get better at it, then I was going to have to figure it out myself.’”
Porubsky set out to master fitting and clipping techniques. In addition to watching instructional videos, she studied professionals while at livestock shows. If they were available after finishing work, Porubsky approached them with questions. At home, she spent countless hours practicing trimming, snipping and sculpting.
Launching her business
By the time Porubsky graduated high school in 2019, she was exclusively clipping and fitting for family and close friends. After two years of practicing her craft, Porubsky began assisting other cattle exhibitors, and Diamond P Services was born.
Today, she provides services to clients in preparation for livestock shows Texas.
“I help exhibitors prepare for shows all the way up in the Panhandle to down at the coast,” Porubsky said.
Porubsky said the purpose of her business is to support others. One way she does this is by making her services affordable and accessible to a wide range of exhibitors.
“I want to give the people who don’t have the money the chance to compete with a nice-looking calf,” Porubsky said. “I think everyone deserves a shot.”
Embracing every opportunity to learn

Porubsky is a devoted learner. She enjoys receiving wisdom from experienced cattlemen and women, with the hope of becoming an influential contributor to the cattle industry.
“There is not a day that I don’t want to learn something,” Porubsky said. “I like talking to the people who have been successful in the business. I like to learn from their mistakes and successes.”
Porubsky also keeps an open ear at work, seeking wisdom and growth in every interaction.
“Since working at TVMDL, I have been able to better my skills as a communicator, team player, leader and much more,” Porubsky said.
A caring nature
Payton Porubsky’s passion, service and entrepreneurial spirit continues to add value to the agriculture industry. Wherever she goes, she consistently seeks opportunities to serve and demonstrate compassion toward both people and animals.
“Caring for animals has always been a huge part of my life, and I also enjoy being able to help people in their daily lives,” Porubsky said. “I value my role in being a part of everything, such as a routine checkup for a family pet to helping livestock exhibitors collect their prizes after winning at a show.”