We caught up with Tayton Dains, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion FFA Wether at the 2022 Missouri State Fair! Learn a little more about Tayton below!
Age: 21
Hometown: Rockville, MO
School: State Fair Community College
Future Plans:
I plan on helping run our families show cattle operation and driving for UPS.
How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have shown 13 years. I have shown goats, sheep, swine and cattle.
Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Some hobbies that I am interested in are hunting and photography!
Best stock show memory:
My best show stock memory would be when I had the Reserve Champion Overall lamb at the 2019 Missouri State Fair. It was definitely a rush of emotions for my family and I! Appreciating all of the hard work put into that year!
Tell us about your recent champion:
My recent champion was a Blue Team wether that we named Colt. Colt received Reserve Champion FFA at the 2022 Missouri State Fair.
What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Hope!
Favorite Livestock Show:
American Royal
THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping
Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace
Banners or Buckles
Banners
Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Cleaning Pens