Exhibitor Spotlight
Brisco Black
We caught up with Brisco Black, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2024 American Royal. Learn a little more about Brisco below!
If you had to use one word to describe the people supporting you, what would it be?
Team. We all work together as a team. At home- we each have our jobs to ensure every detail and task is accounted for. My dad tracks, my mom treadmills and does legs and I work and walk my animals. At the shows it’s the same way. Everyone who is there to support me- we all do it together as a team effort.
What was something that you have had to overcome as a showman to get to where you are now?
I am still working on it but I get nervous in the show ring still especially at the big shows and I tend to overwork my animals. I practice at the house to stay calm but nothing prepares you for how the pressure of the big stage makes you feel and react. I am hoping that going to more shows and continuing to gain confidence- I will become more calm when it matters.
If you could pick any animal you’ve ever had to be on your show string your whole show career, what animal would it be? Why?
It would be my spot goat that was Reserve at San Antonio last year. He really wanted to be a show goat and was just easy to get fed and showed so easily. He was also built so correctly that I think he would still do well for years to come.
If you had to pick a favorite judge, who would it be and why?
There is no way I could ever pick just one. There are several who I greatly respect their livestock experience and opinions. Several of these have made such an impact on my life and have made my dreams come true.
If you could pick another species to show, what would it be? Why?
To be honest, I am a goat kid. I show lambs as well but I enjoy showing and working my goats the most. They each have their own personalities and quirks which keeps the barn enjoyable and interesting every year!
How do you want to impact the livestock industry?
While I am showing, I hope that my positive energy and continuously progressing in the show ring impacts exhibitors who are showing or kids who are thinking about entering the livestock industry in a meaningful way. When I get older I hope to follow my parent’s footsteps and raise livestock of my own. Their drive and passion for youth makes me want to carry on the family tradition someday.
Kenna Cooley
We caught up with Kenna Cooley, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Wether Dam Doe at the 2024 American Royal. Learn a little more about Kenna below!
If you had to use one word to describe the people supporting you, what would it be?
FAMILY….the time spent together, the good, the bad and the ugly…the people supporting me have become like family to me. I’ve met people through showing that I would never have had the chance to meet and these are people who will always be a part of my life.
What was something that you have had to overcome as a showman to get to where you are now?
I recently started college and live about 2 hours from home. It was really scary rolling into a show season and not being at home EVERY single day with my animals. I made the choice to show one last year and made the the 2-hour drive 2-3x a week to work with my animals at home.
If you could pick any animal you’ve ever had to be on your show string your whole show career, what animal would it be? Why?
Oh this is a tough one! I have been blessed to show so many good animals over the course of my career. Pistol Penny who won the doe show at Louisville and Denver tops the list, along with Mary Jane who just won the American Royal. A close follow-up would have to be my wether who was Reserve Overall at the American Royal in 2022. I love every animal I have shown, for a lot of different reasons.
If you had to pick a favorite judge, who would it be and why?
Wow…this is a tough one…there are so many elite livestock judges in this industry. I can’t say I have a particular favorite, but now as a part of the Butler livestock judging team, I can say I have a huge appreciation for all judges who really evaluate livestock top to bottom, from structure, look, handle, genuiness and overall quality.
If you could pick another species to show, what would it be? Why?
This is a good question….as I have always focused only on goats. Now that I have started my judging career and had a chance to study other species, I’d have to say I’d love to show a big juicy steer!
How do you want to impact the livestock industry?
I hope that kids can look at my career and see that you CAN start from the bottom and work your way up. I started out hoping to not end up last in class and have had the honor of winning some big shows. I’d like to mentor kids starting out and help those who are currently in my old shoes work their way to the top. I am also hopeful to be out in the ring judging some shows in the future!
Breeder Spotlight
Blue Team Wethers
Reserve Champion Market Goat – 2024 American Royal
Shown by Brisco Black – Bred by Blue Team Wethers
What’s the pedigree of your champion?
I Am Legend X Soldier Boy
With the industry moving forward, what do you think is a trait that you can’t lose sight of?
We feel like our livestock have a unique traits about them. Something that makes them stand out, and that UNIQUE TRAIT is something that we will never lose sight of!
Where do you see the industry going in the next 5 years?
The selling of fresh semen has changed the landscape of the goat industry dramatically. It has changed the look and style of many breeding programs. Along with that comes some challenges of people understanding how to mate and line up genetics. For that reason I feel over the next 5 years there will be a lot of emphasis put on structure due to some mating failures.
What Sire/Dam has been the biggest game changer in your herd?
When you have been in the industry over 25 years, it is hard to give that GAME CHANGER title, to any one animal. Starbuck started the unique look and style that we are known for, but there are so many great ones (both sires and dams) that have stamped our genetic style as well. We have to give credit to Who’s Your Daddy, XXL, Soldier Boy, Winter Hawk, Godwin, Fabio, Shake and Bake, Easy Bake, Black Gold, Russian Princess, Goose and I Am Legend for their important contributions as well.
What is one thing you think is a non-negotible purchase?
It’s simple…..good genetics and good nutrition are non-negotiables!!!!!
What is your favorite Fall Show? Why?
The American Royal is very special to our family and our operation. Our genetics have played a major role in winning either Grand Champion or Reserve Grand in 6 of the last 7 years.
2018-Grand Champion (Raised by Shrank and sired by BTW Solider Boy)
2019-Grand Champion (Raised by Shrank and sired by BTW Black Gold)
2019-Reserve Grand (Raised by BTW and sired by BTW Ali)
2020-Grand Champion (Raised by BTW and sired by BTW Soldier Boy)
2021-Grand Champion (Raised by BTW and sired by BTW Shake and Bake)
2023-Grand Champion (Raised by BTW and sired by BTW Russian Princess)
2024-Grand Champion (Raised by Richardson and CO., dam was BTW Soldier Boy)
2024-Reserve Grand Champion (Raised by BTW and sired by BTW I Am Legend)
If you could pick one show to win – what would it be? Why?
With as many customers as we have across the country, and our desire to help and see them win, we can’t pick just one. To us, winning any major livestock Show across this country is SPECIAL!!!!!
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| 1360 Meat Co. | https://www.1360meatco.com/ | New Website! | y | 23-02-09 | 22144 E 1360 Rd. | Hobart | OK | 73651 | product | Feb 09, 2023 | |
| Allen Show Lambs & Treadmills | https://allenshowlambs.com/ | New champions posted! | n | 24-02-13 | 20510 E 1110 Road | Elk City | OK | 73644 | product | Feb 13, 2024 | |
| Blue Team Wethers | https://blueteamwethers.com/ | March 21st sale at CCI.live! | y | 20-03-18 | 365 FM 590 N | Zephyr | TX | 76890 | goats | Mar 18, 2020 | |
| Bob May Livestock | https://www.bobmaylivestock.com/ | New Winner! | n | 24-12-26 | 20015 Reeds Creek Rd | Red Bluff | CA | 96080 | goats | Recent | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Book Show Goats & Dorpers | https://www.bookshowgoats.com/ | New Sheep Champions Posted! | n | 23-03-21 | 17401 FM 380 | Miles | TX | 76861 | goats | Mar 21, 2023 | |
| Bounds Show Goats | https://boundsshowgoats.com/ | Grand MArket Goat - PA Farm Show, Congrats Parker Gardner! | y | 25-01-10 | 14138 N. 2200th Rd. | Good Hope | IL | 61438 | goats | Recent | Jan 10, 2025 |
| BRANDED Show Gear | https://www.brandedshowgear.com/ | The Perfect Gift Starts Here - Order your Branded Show Gear Gift Card Today! | n | 24-12-12 | 28017 Cty Rd XX | Platteville | WI | 53818 | product | Dec 12, 2024 | |
| Chad Walker Livestock | https://www.chadwalkerlivestock.com/ | New Apparel in our Online Store - Order today! | n | 23-11-29 | 22740 N US Hwy 281 | Stephenville | TX | 76401 | goats, product | Nov 29, 2023 | |
| Champion Shavings | https://championshavings.com/ | New Link! | y | 20-02-28 | product | Feb 28, 2020 | |||||
| Champion Technologies, LLC | https://www.championtechnologiesllc.com/ | Updated shipping and mailing info | y | 21-05-27 | 505 Oak Trail | Brownwood | TX | 76801 | product | May 27, 2021 | |
| Cooper Specialty Feeds | https://www.cooperfeeds.com/ | New champion posted! | n | 24-12-16 | Union | NE | product | Dec 16, 2024 | |||
| Cory Stock Co. | http://www.corystockco.com/ | Wether and Doe sale Nov. 4th on SC lots are posted. | y | 24-11-01 | Elk | WA | 99009 | goats | Recent | Nov 01, 2024 | |
| Cox Club Lambs & Livestock | https://www.coxclublambs.com/ | We're in the Show Goat Business!! Excited to announce the purchase of 15 does & Gun-D from Mittag Livestock. | n | 20-12-17 | 128 State Route 218 | Gallipolis | OH | 45631 | goats | Dec 17, 2020 | |
| Craig Family Livestock | https://www.craiglivestock.com/ | New Winners! | y | 24-11-27 | 48757 44TH STREET | Paw Paw | MI | 49079 | goats | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Droppert Club Lambs | https://www.droppertclublambs.com/ | Keep it Real - Fresh & Frozen Semen Available | y | 23-07-20 | 235311 E 124th St S | Lynnville | IA | 50153 | goats | Jul 20, 2023 | |
| Dynamic Divas & Does | https://industryselite.com/ | TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! | n | 19-04-27 | El Reno | OK | 73036 | goats | Apr 27, 2019 | ||
| Fisher Show Goats | https://www.fisherlambs.com/goats.html | New 2023 Champions! | y | 23-08-01 | 17555 Hwy 95 | Wilder | ID | 83676 | goats | Aug 01, 2023 | |
| Fledderjohann Show Goats | https://www.fledderjohannshowgoats.com/ | Check Facebook for Upcoming Sales! 2025 Sire Catalog & Rewards Program Coming Soon! | n | 25-01-17 | 18139 Sidney Freyburg Road | Botkind | OH | 45306 | goats | Recent | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Flex Appeal | https://www.flexappeallivestock.com/ | New Champions! | n | 24-11-11 | TX | product | Nov 11, 2024 | ||||
| Formula of Champions Show Feeds | https://formulaofchampions.com/ | New Dealers! | y | 24-12-17 | product | Dec 17, 2024 | |||||
| Frontier Feeds | https://frontierfeedscompany.com/ | Order Today! | n | 23-11-06 | 1801 W Nabor Ave | Marlow | OK | 73055 | product | Nov 06, 2023 | |
| Hancock Poss-Abilities | http://hancockpossabilities.com/ | New Website! | y | 24-02-08 | Carthage | IN | product | Feb 08, 2024 | |||
| Harbour Livestock | https://www.harbourlivestock.com/ | Online Doe Sale Ends Tonight! | n | 20-04-20 | 1005 CR 176 | Gatesville | TX | 76528 | goats | Apr 20, 2020 | |
| High Noon Feeds | https://www.highnoonfeeds.com/ | New champions posted! | n | 25-01-16 | product | Recent | Jan 16, 2025 | ||||
| Hillside Stock Farm | https://www.hillsideboergoats.com/ | Hillside Stock Farm Frozen Assets Sale - June 3rd at wlivestock | n | 20-05-15 | Chebanse | IL | goats | May 15, 2020 | |||
| HJ Show Stock | https://www.hjshowstock.com/ | Grand Drive & SNL Sale Consignments Posted! | n | 22-01-12 | ESCALON | CA | 95320 | goats | Jan 12, 2022 | ||
| Indiana Stock Show | https://www.indianastockshow.com/ | Entries are now open! | n | 24-06-20 | IN | product | Jun 20, 2024 | ||||
| Integrity Livestock Sales | https://www.integritylivestocksales.com/ | Integrity...Everyone....Always - It's our promise! Book your sale today or register online to bid! | y | 19-03-07 | goats | Mar 07, 2019 | |||||
| Jeffries Farms | https://www.jeffriesfarms.com/ | New champions! | y | 24-09-19 | 1915 FALLEN TIMBER ROAD | NEW CASTLE | KY | 40050 | goats | Sep 19, 2024 | |
| KB Livestock Show Supplies | https://www.kblivestockshowsupplies.com/ | Follow us on social media! Call, text or email for current pricing and/or place orders! | n | 22-04-11 | Hollister | CA | 95023 | product | Apr 11, 2022 | ||
| Kennedy Livestock | https://www.kennedyclublambs.com/ | Sires Updated! | n | 19-10-17 | 31615 CHARTER LANE | Waller | TX | 77484 | goats | Oct 17, 2019 | |
| Kouns Livestock | https://www.kounslivestock.com/ | Updated Sires & Goats! | n | 21-10-22 | Seymour | TX | goats | Oct 22, 2021 | |||
| Leggett's You Gotta Believe Livestock Camps | https://www.Ygblivestockcamps.com/ | New winners posted! | n | 24-12-30 | product | Recent | Dec 30, 2024 | ||||
| Lindner Feed | https://www.lindnerfeed.com/ | New Website! | y | 20-06-08 | TX | product | Jun 08, 2020 | ||||
| Lynn Alan Farm | https://www.lynnalanfarm.com/ | 2019 Bid Board April 6th! Winners updated! | n | 19-03-27 | 6610 Studebaker Rd. | New Carlisle | OH | 45344 | goats | Mar 27, 2019 | |
| M&G Farms | https://www.mgfarmsgoats.com/ | Alpines Updated! | n | 23-05-31 | Whiteland | IN | 46184 | goats | May 31, 2023 | ||
| Michigan Junior Livestock Society | https://www.michiganjrlivestocksociety.com/ | Winter Classic Entry, Schedule & Sponsorship Opportunites Posted! | n | 23-10-18 | product | Oct 18, 2023 | |||||
| Michigan Livestock Expo | https://www.milivestock.com/ | Sale-A-Bration Information Updated! | n | 23-05-26 | product | May 26, 2023 | |||||
| Miller Boer Goats | https://www.millerboergoat.com/ | 2024 Sale Schedule Posted! | n | 24-02-12 | 2698 North 900 West | Thorntown | IN | 46071 | goats | Feb 12, 2024 | |
| Morgan Livestock | https://morganlivestockbucks.com/ | Bucks For Sale | y | 24-11-23 | 2951 CR 260 | Gustine | TX | 76455 | goats | Recent | Nov 23, 2024 |
| Newsom-Ripley Show Goats | https://www.newsomripleyshowgoats.com/ | New 2022 Sires Posted | n | 22-10-10 | 1107 FM 337 | Medina | TX | 78055 | goats | Oct 10, 2022 | |
| NxtGen Online Sales | https://nxtgensales.com/contact/ | The Blue Bloods Elite Show Lamb Live Sale - May 17 & 18 in Miles, Texas | 24-02-05 | goats | Feb 05, 2024 | ||||||
| Next Level Livestock Camps | https://www.nextlevellivestockcamps.com/ | New Link! | n | 20-02-14 | product | Feb 14, 2020 | |||||
| North Dakota Junior Point Show Association | https://www.ndjpsa.com/index.html/ | Of The Year Final Voting Now Open! | y | 23-12-12 | goats | Dec 12, 2023 | |||||
| Novel Designs | https://www.thenoveldesigns.com/ | One of our most popular specials is back again - Purchase a Gift Card and receive an additional 10% on us! | n | 24-12-18 | product | Recent | Dec 18, 2024 | ||||
| Noxie Show Goats | https://www.noxieshowgoats.com/ | Winners added! | y | 24-08-05 | 8410 EW 015 RD | WANN | OK | 74083 | goats | Aug 05, 2024 | |
| Oklahoma Youth Expo | https://www.okyouthexpo.com/ | Updated Rulebook | n | 24-12-09 | OK | product | Dec 09, 2024 | ||||
| PBG Goats | https://www.pbggoats.com/ | New link! | n | 22-08-24 | 14138 N. 2200th Rd. | Good Hope | IL | 61455 | goats | Aug 24, 2022 | |
| Pence Show Goats | https://penceshowgoats.com/ | Winners & Females Updated! | y | 24-11-23 | 6610 Studebaker Rd | New Carlisle | OH | goats | Recent | Nov 23, 2024 | |
| Pennsylvania Youth Livestock Expo | https://www.payouthlivestockexpo.com/ | Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors! | y | 23-11-03 | PA | goats | Nov 03, 2023 | ||||
| Performance Feed & Seeds | https://www.performancefeedandseeds.com/ | Purchase Burley or Respond and get a FREE 10lb bucket of Conquer until January 5th! Order Today! | y | 25-01-03 | 1379 Township Road 1353 | Ashland | OH | 44805 | product | Recent | Jan 03, 2025 |
| Pfeiffer Farms | https://www.pfeiffer-farms.com/ | New Link! | n | 20-02-04 | 25497 N Pine | Orlando | OK | 73073 | goats | Feb 04, 2020 | |
| Pioneer Showdown | https://www.pioneershowdown.com/ | 2024 Schedules and registration information updated! | n | 24-04-04 | WI | product | Apr 04, 2024 | ||||
| Purple Circle | https://www.purplecircle.com/ | Read Online Now: May June 2024 Issue Now Posted | y | 24-05-16 | product | May 16, 2024 | |||||
| Road to Rural Prosperity | https://www.ruralprosperityok.com/ | Thank you to our Podcast sponsors! | n | 19-09-09 | OK | product | Sep 09, 2019 | ||||
| RP Winning Technologies | https://www.rpwinningtechnologies.com/ | BARLEY POP now available! Order today! | y | 24-07-23 | 824 Parkhill St. | Colusa | CA | 95932 | product | Jul 23, 2024 | |
| RSG Nutrition | https://www.rsgnutrition.us/ | lick Here For Optimum Breeding Potential | y | 22-09-19 | 2590 N 500 E | Lebanon | IN | 46052 | goats | Sep 19, 2022 | |
| RSG Sires | https://www.rsgsires.com/ | New Southdown Sire! | y | 24-07-11 | 2590 N 500 E | Lebanon | IN | 46052 | goats | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| S & R Meat Goats | https://www.sandrmeatgoats.com/ | 2023 Sale Dates Posted! | n | 23-01-16 | 108 Sunnyside Road | Cumberland | VA | 23040 | goats | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| SFI Supplements | https://www.sfisupplements.com/ | Updated Website - Check out our new look and order your go-to supplements today - Show Shake, Frosting XL, Final Cover, Final Cut, Re-Charge, and Re-Lax! | n | 24-12-09 | product | Dec 09, 2024 | |||||
| Shear Genius | https://www.sheargeniusalansmith.com/ | Need blades sharpened? Send them my way, quick turn around time! | y | 22-07-29 | 706 S OAK GROVE RD. | Cushing | OK | 74023 | product | Jul 29, 2022 | |
| ShowStockPlanet Online Sales | https://www.showstockplanet.com/sheepsales.html/ | Manthei Show Stock Online Sale CLOSES TONIGHT at SSP! | n | 23-02-15 | goats | Feb 15, 2023 | |||||
| Sickels Club Lambs | https://www.sickelsclublambs.com/ | Sale Schedule Updated! | n | 24-12-13 | 268 W. 600 S. | Winchester | IN | 47394 | goats | Dec 13, 2024 | |
| StockVets LLC | https://www.stockvets.com/ | Small Ruminant Sire Catalog Updated | n | 22-10-28 | 5280 W 100S | Rensselaer | IN | 47978 | product | Oct 28, 2022 | |
| TDK Genetics | https://www.tdkgenetics.com/ | Thanks spring bidders & buyers! | n | 19-05-09 | 1705 Irvingston Road | LuVerne | IA | 50560 | goats | May 09, 2019 | |
| The Green Stuff | https://www.thegreenstuff1.com/ | 8oz Dr. Habs back in stock! Order Today! | n | 25-01-15 | product | Recent | Jan 15, 2025 | ||||
| The Main Event Sale | https://www.maineventsale.com/ | Be in the stands this Friday & Saturday in Des Moines for this year's sheep & goat sale and showback! | n | 23-03-13 | goats | Mar 13, 2023 | |||||
| The Throwdown | https://www.throwdown309.com/ | 2023 Winners Added! | n | 24-05-07 | IL | goats | May 07, 2024 | ||||
| Topnotch Show Stock | https://www.topnotchshowstock.com/ | New 2022 Donors! | n | 22-03-21 | 1484 County Rd 80 | Alger | OH | 45812 | goats | Mar 21, 2022 | |
| True North Technologies | https://www.truenorthfeed.com/ | New Minnesota Dealer! | n | 23-05-16 | product | May 16, 2023 | |||||
| Tucker A. Wood Auctioneer | https://www.tuckerwood.com/ | Currently booking fall farmland and machinery auctions! | n | 22-11-04 | 15006 N 500th St. | Brocton | IL | 61917 | goats | Nov 04, 2022 | |
| Ultra Shag | https://www.ultrashagsheen.com/ | Updated dealers! Order today! | n | 24-06-24 | product | Jun 24, 2024 | |||||
| Virtual Stock Show | https://www.virtualstockshow.com/ | Entries for THE AMERICAN are due tonight! Enter now to be a part of the nation's hottest virtual show! | n | 20-05-05 | goats | May 05, 2020 | |||||
| West Virginia Sheep & Goat Sale | https://www.wvsheepandgoatsale.com/ | Mountain State Bred Ewe & Doe Sale, Sat. Nov. 2nd - Sale Catalog Posted | n | 19-10-23 | 13747 Turkey Creek Lane | Broadway | WV | 22815 | goats | Oct 23, 2019 | |
| Winners Choice Additives | https://www.winnerschoiceadditives.com/ | Updated Champions - Order today! | n | 18-08-07 | 10443 North Meridian Road | Roanoke | IN | 46783 | product | Aug 07, 2018 |