Jill Keller, Author at GrandGoats.com

Blue Team Wethers

NAILE
NATIONAL CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

Grand Champion Market Goat – 2023 NAILE
Shown by Dakota Martin – Bred by Pfeiffer Farms

What’s the pedigree of your champion?
Hidden Treasure X Jager

In your opinion, who has been the most influential buck across the industry?
Very hard question, there has been some huge legends in the industry, and I would say a buck that reached a lot of programs would have to be 900

What makes your operation run smoothly?
We try to make a plan for a pretty long distance out. With the cows sheep and goats, it takes a good amount of time to figure out how we will make everything work out!

What does your breeding season look like? Do you AI or flush most of your Females?
We splash breed, AI, and flush. October to December, we do all AI and flush work, but starting in January, will have natural babies as well.

How has the new reproduction practices impacted your herd?
It has been a great way to use the better, younger bucks on more does

What’s your dream as a producer?
Our biggest goal is to have repeat costumers. Repeat costumers mean dreams are coming true, and that’s a huge dream for us

Do you prefer online sales or live sales?
Hard to say, both sale types are important, and we love seeing the faces and putting them to names.

Piper Liska

We caught up with Piper Liska, the Champion Overall Goat Showman at the 2023 American Royal! Learn a little more about Piper below!

What did you tell yourself before you entered the ring?
I told myself that this will be the last time I enter the showmanship ring at the American Royal, I better make it count.

Who’s been your biggest influence on your showmanship skills?
My biggest influence has been Jasmine Lorefice who was a senior when I was about 10.

Did you show your goat with a chain or a halter? Which do you prefer, and Why?
I prefer a chain 100%, it is so much harder to show a goat on a chain the correct way, and when it is done correctly it looks much better.

Would you rather show a wether or a doe in showmanship? Why?
I think that so many people are showing does now, that the way to stand out more is to show a wether, but that wether has to be one that is dialed in to look right.

What did you learn from your win?
I learned that it is okay to stand out, even on the biggest stage.

What do you do to celebrate after a big win?
To celebrate my win I bought my first and last ever show steer.

Sandra Clinger

We caught up with Sandra Clinger, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 American Royal! Learn a little more about Sandra below!

What school do you attend/grade are you in?
Freshman at Oklahoma State University

Tell us a little about your champion:
Chuck was a goat we bought from Lane and Brody Halfmann in their April online sale. We showed him at the Revival Livestock Show in Merced, California after only having him for 2 days where he won the lightweights and 3rd overall! He also had much success throughout his spring and summer shows! He was one of our many unforgettable barn favorites!

What has showing livestock taught you?
Showing livestock has taught me to always work hard, never shy away from competition, and value the relationships you have with friends and family!

What has been your biggest obstacle you have overcome while showing?
My biggest obstacle I had to overcome was teaching myself to never give up on a goal! I thank my parents and sister for always pushing me to be the best version of myself inside and outside the show ring, and for never allowing me to give up on my dreams & goals!

Whats your favorite part of a goat show?
My favorite part of a livestock show is getting ready for a grand drive! There’s always been something about the adrenaline in the tack areas and ringside that make a livestock show so fun!

What do you do to celebrate after a big win?
fter winning, we like to celebrate by going home and working even harder for the next show.

Do you prefer to show wethers or does?
Wethers!

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show is the American Royal! Kansas City was my first major livestock show and I have made some of my best memories and met some of my best friends there!

Who has been your biggest influence?
There are so many people to thank for my success in the show ring! My family, for being my #1 supporters and always standing my side! Cooper Bounds and the Bounds Show Team for his dedication and support to my show career! My success wouldn’t have been possible without you! My best friends for giving me the BEST memories and friendships that I will cherish for the rest of my life!

Blue Team Wethers

AMERICAN ROYAL
NATIONAL CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

Grand Champion Market Goat – 2023 American Royal
Shown by Maci Zerbach – Bred by Blue Team

What’s the pedigree of your champion?
BTW Russian Princess x BTW Fabio

In your opinion, who has been the most influential buck across the industry?
It is hard to say what buck has been the most influential across the entire wether goat industry, but we would say in our personal breeding program, it was ‘BTW Who’s Your Daddy’. BTW Fabio and Soldier Boy were direct sons of WYD. Those 2 bucks definitely made a huge impact for us, in both females we kept in our donor program and bucks we kept as well. Those two bucks and WYD will continue to impact our program for years to come.

What makes your operation run smoothly?
An operation of our size definitely doesn’t just run itself. We currently have 3 full-time employees, Deana and myself, and when he’s home Hayden. We all play a different role at times, and then work together some days. Everyone understanding how important each and every daily task is, especially during breeding and kidding seasons is very important. We are blessed to have the best and are very thankful for them.

What does your breeding season look like? Do you AI or flush most of your Females?
Our breeding season consists of both AI’s and flushes. In 2023 we will flush 13 times, and close to 300 head of donors. We also AI every natural doe on the place. When AI season is over, we will have AI’d approximately 300 head as well.

How has the new reproduction practices impacted your herd?
We are firm believers in all of the new reproduction practices. Whether it is flushing, AI’ing, IVF, or cloning we do them all. These practices allow us to utilize both bucks and does, on a different level. With the sheer number of animals that we breed each year, our buck battery could not keep up, but AI’ing, flushing and IVF allow us to use them extensively without wearing them down. These practices also allow us to use our donor does more than one time per season, and we change their matings as well.

What’s your dream as a producer?
I don’t think we are different than any show animal producer. Our DREAM is to continue to raise champion wethers and does, and continue to help our customers win on local, state, and national levels! We firmly believe that if you are not working to better your stock and services, to make your CUSTOMERS dreams come true, then you are not working for the right reasons!

Do you prefer online sales or live sales?
We absolutely love both platforms! We hold 5 live sales each season at our ranch in Zephyr, TX. We love the live sales because they allow us to have that ever important personal contact with customers. Putting faces with names is very important to us! We also understand the importance of the online platforms. We use both SC Online Sales and CCI.live. Both of these amazing platforms allow customers from across the state and country the opportunity to buy from us as well. We answer a multitude of calls and texts about online sale lots and enjoy that form of contact with customers as well!

Maci Zerbach

We caught up with Maci Zerbach, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 American Royal! Learn a little more about Maci below!

What school do you attend/grade are you in?
I attend Glide Elementary I’m currently in 4th grade.

Tell us a little about your champion:
I really loved Rip, I knew he was special that’s why I named him Rip off of Yellowstone.

What has showing livestock taught you?
Showing has taught me a lot of things. I’ve learned the harder I work the better the outcome can be. The good byes are hard but I know that’s what has to happen. I love spending time with my animals and family at the shows. It’s taught me what’s important.

What has been your biggest obstacle you have overcome while showing?
My biggest obstacle is growing and having to change my showing style. I started showing when I was 4 so getting taller has been a hard adjustment. Also having to wait to be old enough to show at the majors.

Whats your favorite part of a goat show?
My favorite part of a goat show is the excitement of making the grand drive and hoping my hard work pays off.

What do you do to celebrate after a big win?
After American Royal there were lots of hugs and tears. It was a fun evening!

Do you prefer to show wethers or does?
I love showing wethers quite a bit more!

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show so far has been American Royal. The show was huge and lots of good competition. I also get to see my show friends from all over.

Who has been your biggest influence?
I have a few people I look up to. Bailee Amstutz, Josh Velez, Jake P and Randy Hill. Each of these people have taken time to help me become a better showman and I would love to grow up to be like any of them!

Jesse Henson

We caught up with showmanship judge Jesse Henson before he steps “Inside the Ring” at NAILE. We invite you to read our candid interview with Jesse below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Inside the Ring – Showmanship Edition”

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Do you like judging doe or wether showmanship? Why?
Wether showmanship is probably a little more consistent in terms of showing style so that makes it a little easier to sort. I really enjoy doe showmanship as well though. I think it takes a lot of talent to get them shown correctly, there just seems to be more variation of show style so it can be a little more challenging to compare showmen.

Do you think switching sides often is crucial in showmanship?
I think it is crucial to give the judge to best view of your animal no matter the angle they are to you, so it is important to be able to switch sides smoothly to give the judge the view they are looking for.

Do you have any words of wisdom to give to the kids before they step inside the ring?
Be confident, cool, and collected. It’s easy for a judge to see when a showman is worked up, and usually the animal acts according to the showman’s attitude. Also let your animal have a natural look, especially when walking the animal and ear placement when propping them up.

How important are first impressions to you?
Incredibly important. The show will be fast pace and there will be a lot of showmen coming though the ring, so making sure that you are locked in the second you come in the gate is crucial.

What’s one show you look forward to every year?
I look forward to NAILE every year. It feels like home being on the eastern side of the country, and I love the history and traditions that are behind it.

Pfeiffer Farms

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR
CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

Grand Champion Market Goat – 2023 Georgia National Fair
Shown by Levi Roberts – Bred by Pfeiffer Farms

What’s the pedigree of your champion?
Hidden Treasure X Jager

How many years have you been raising Goats?
We’ve been raising goats since 2005.

How many head do you run?
We run somewhere around 1,700 goats, 500 sheep, and 300 cows

How has the new reproduction practices impacted your herd?
Many new breeding techniques have definitely improved our program, making it easier to get the better bucks bred to the best does.

What buck or Doe has been most influential to your herd?
Hard question, but I would have to say Colt, Grey Goose, and Juice have been the most influential to our program.

Who has impacted you on your operation the most?
Glen Martin.

Addie Munise

We caught up with Addie Munise, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Arkansas Youth Expo! Learn a little more about Addie below!

Age: 11

Hometown: Siloam Springs, AR

Grade: I am in 5th grade

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goats name is “Yoda”. He is special because he works well with me in the show ring. When at home he is always in your back pocket and loves to race me back to the barn after I work him.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
This is a tough decision. This past year I showed a goat named Diego. Him and I traveled to many different new shows and I was able achieve goals I had set. This year with Yoda, I have been able to set higher goals and work hard to achieve them. Both of these goats have helped me to learn that many hours, hard work, and determination pays off in the show ring.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
I tell myself to show hard and do my best. I also bend to my goat and tell them we got this.

What’s your dream college to attend?
Any school with agriculture related programs

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
I like to mix up the feed and help up with daily health information.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show is Arkansas Youth Expo (AYE). It is a state show and I get to hang out with my friends. AYE has a celebration of champions at the end of the show and I love challenging myself to be on that stage each year.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I stay focused by setting goals each year and checking them off. I work a lot of hours in the barn each day. With the help of my family I push myself and work until my goals are accomplished.

Who has been your biggest influence?
I have had many influences with showing goats. My family always has my back. With the help of my uncle Dustin and aunt Stephanie they push me to not give up and do my best, even if Sometimes we get angry at each other. My nana and grandpa take and drive me to all of my shows and show me hard work pays off. My mom and siblings help me with the care of my goats and keeping my goals in mind. I am so thankful they are in my life!

Another big influence is Kaylie Stone. She helps me to become a better showman and encourages me to set high goals and work hard to achieve them. I am so thankful for everything she has done for me and continues to push me to strive to reach my goals.

Baylor Pearson

We caught up with Baylor Pearson, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Tulsa State Fair! Learn a little more about Baylor below!

Age: 16

Hometown: El Reno, OK

Grade: 10th

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
Bill always been a fan of round ribbed, wide chested livestock.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
My first division champion at OYE. His name was Little Guns.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Don’t suck and give it your all!

What’s your dream college to attend?
I would like to judge livestock at Redlands and transfer to Stillwater!

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Working hair and listening to music.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show has always been OYE. Trying to get into the grand drive it’s opportunity of a lifetime. It’s an experience I will never forget.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
Time management and failure strives me to do better.

Who has been your biggest influence?
Parents

Briley Wieland

We caught up with Briley Wieland, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 State Fair of Texas! Learn a little more about Briley below!

Age: 16

Hometown: Yorktown, TX

Grade: I am in 11th grade

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goats name was Iceman. What made him so special is that he was such a pet! Anytime I went into his pen he would sit in my lap like a dog.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
Iceman was my favorite goat. The memories that I have made with him are truly special.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
I always tell myself to stay calm and at the end of the day it’s one judge’s opinion. No matter what the outcome is I know my family will be proud of me.

What’s your dream college to attend?
I would love to attend Tarleton State University.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
My favorite thing to do in the barn is to turn on my speaker as loud as it goes and work leg hair!

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show would be the State Fair of Texas. The people are so nice and helpful! Even though it’s a long drive I absolutely love showing in Dallas.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
It’s a lot of early mornings and late nights in the barn. I like to set my goals and don’t stop working and pushing myself until I accomplish them.

Who has been your biggest influence?
I have a lot of great influences in my life so picking just one is simply impossible. My parents are definitely some of the most hardest working people I have ever seen. There has been a lot of arguments and disagreements in the barn between us but I couldn’t ask for more supportive people in my life. They are always proud of me no matter the outcome of a show. I am so thankful to have them in my life! Another big influence in my life is Glen Martin. I wouldn’t have accomplished this goal without him. I am so thankful for everything he has done for me throughout my show career. Thank you for always pushing me to drive harder and never give up!

Taylor Glover

We caught up with Taylor Glover, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Tulsa State Fair! Learn a little more about Taylor below!

Age: 15

Hometown: Elgin, OK

Grade: Sophomore

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
Spiffy was always special to me from day one. He was super sound and super stout and the funnest one I have had to look at. I also think he knew he was good. He was always easy to show and just a joy to be around.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
Spiffy

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Don’t mess up!

What’s your dream college to attend?
Oklahoma State University

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Wash and work leg hair.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
Oklahoma Youth Expo. It’s one of the toughest shows around and I enjoy seeing all my stock show friends.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I was born into a show barn. I have watched my brother and others work so hard to earn banners.

So, I know that you have to keep on working even in the years it doesn’t go your way, because hopefully eventually it will. And I love being in the barn.

Who has been your biggest influence?
There have been several people who have helped me along the way.

My mom, dad and bother been behind me
in both the steer and goat from the beginning.

The Jade Livestock crew has been so helpful in guiding me on selection, feeding and fine tuning my showing.

Destin Emerson has been a staple in helping me on breaking my goats to show and improving my showmanship.

I am truly blessed to be surrounded by great people.

Addyson Schneberger

We caught up with Addyson Schneberger, the exhibitor the Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Doe at the 2023 Tulsa State Fair! Learn a little more about Addyson below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Carnegie, OK

Grade: Junior at Hydro-Eakly Public Schools

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
She did not have a name. My doe had a great personality and was naturally easy to show.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
I have had many goats, but my favorite has to be Ted. He was the 2021 OYE Grand Champion market goat. My family also raised him which made it extra special.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Honestly, I am constantly worrying and hoping my goats will walk in the show ring.

What’s your dream college to attend?
I would love to attend Oklahoma State University.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
I love to sweep!

What’s your favorite show? and why?
I have experienced several majors, but OYE is still my favorite. The atmosphere and the people make the show what it is.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I continuously focus on the little things that make the big things easier.

Who has been your biggest influence?
My parents have been my biggest influences and supporters. My dad is always helping me at the barn and making sure the stock is looking the best it can. My mom is the one who always makes sure everything thing is pressed, packed and ready to go.

Madison Church

We caught up with Madison Church, the exhibitor the Supreme Champion Breeding Doe at the 2023 Tulsa State Fair! Learn a little more about Madison below!

Age: 18

Hometown: Canute, OK

Grade: 12th

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
Penelope is special because she is the daughter of a the 5th overall doe I showed at OYE a couple years ago.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
My favorite goat was Ghost that I won OYE with last year. She just always had the “show goat” demeanor.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
DON’T SUCK

What’s your dream college to attend?
Oklahoma State

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Listen to music while working hair

What’s your favorite show? and why?
OYE is my favorite show because the competition is always so good because it’s the last show to end the season.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
Staying focused can sometimes be hard, but I just remind myself that if I keep working it will pay off.

Who has been your biggest influence?
My brother, Caden. He has always pushed me to be the best I can be no matter if it’s in the barn or on the softball field.

Tabrey Lierle

We caught up with Tabrey Lierle, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Wether Dam and Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Doe at the 2023 Exposition for Youth of Oklahoma! Learn a little more about Tabrey below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Hydro, OK

Grade: 12th

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My does name is Jules and my wether dams name is Lav. Jules and Lav have been special since the day they were born. The way they are created is something that still amazes us, and we’re excited to see what all they go on to do. Lav is slightly higher in my eyes since she is the first bracing animal I’ve ever shown.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
My favorite goat was Mae, a Halfmaan doe I showed my first year of showing that I went on to win showmanship at the Oklahoma Youth Expo with. Because of Mae, I found my spark within the livestock industry and knew that showing goats was where I belonged.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Whatever happens, happens. No outcome of this changes who you are.

What’s your dream college to attend?
My dream college to attend is OSU.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
My favorite thing to do in the barn is working hair.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show is the Oklahoma Youth Expo because it’s the show where all your hard work throughout the year shows off.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
By reminding myself why I do what I do and what all I want to accomplish in the future- without staying focused and working hard, your goals are just thoughts.

Who has been your biggest influence?
My biggest influence is my dad. Without my dad, none of this would have ever been possible. I have never met anyone who works harder than he does, and everyday I strive to be half the person he is.

Sophia Estrada

We caught up with Sophia Estrada, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Wether Dam at the 2023 Exposition for Youth of Oklahoma! Learn a little more about Sophia below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Cheyenne, OK

Grade: 12th

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
Salty. She’s special because she never lets us forget it. She has the biggest personality and refuses to think she is anything less than a princess. She is a bit spoiled.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
Gator was a wether I showed my junior year. Not only did he help me win many showmanships but he also helped me reach multiple goals in the showring.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Just relax and let my animal do its thing.

What’s your dream college to attend?
Oklahoma State University

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Work on showmanship and working skin and hair.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
Oklahoma Youth Expo! Seeing the memories generations have made at this show gives me even more reason to be thankful for this industry.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
Thinking back to when I just started out and seeing how far I have been able to grow because of God, family, and friends. Reminiscing gives me the energy to keep working.

Who has been your biggest influence?
I have been blessed enough to have many great influences through my walk with God, in the classroom, and in the show barn. Hayli Miller, my ag teacher from 8th grade to sophomore year, helped me get my feet wet in the goat barn. She is who inspired me to further my education by going to college to obtain an Agriculture Education Degree. My parents are the reason I am half the person I am today. Without them, I would not know how to work hard, be persistent, and how to let my failures be the reason I push harder for success.

Lori Burns

Where are you the teacher?
I am currently a school counselor at Dover Schools in northwest Oklahoma, I formerly taught agricultural education in Kingfisher, OK, for 20 years.

How many kids do you teach?
Since I am a school counselor, I am not a classroom teacher, but instead, I work with all students in grades Pre-K through 12, which is about 171 students.

Favorite thing about being a teacher?
There are so many rewarding aspects of teaching. I love being a part of students’ lives and watching them achieve something new. In today’s times, students want and need someone to look up to, encourage them, and push them to do new things or to believe in themselves. I love mentoring students when they need a listening ear or someone to lean on during hard times. Kids have a lot to deal with these days, and not everyone grows up with a support system like I had. They don’t have chores or a parent making them get out of bed to work or get to school. This saddens me, but it also makes my job as a teacher/counselor more important. It may seem like a lot of pressure to encourage students to be successful and do something positive with their lives, even if they don’t have much going for them, but I see this as a good challenge. I enjoy taking on a challenge that I know is going to benefit a student in the long run who needs someone like me to give them that extra push, hug, or encouraging word to do better and become someone great.

My absolute favorite is when a student comes back to see me after they have moved on because they appreciate the impact I have made in their lives. Even when a student says “thank you.” Or even a hug from an elementary student who may hate school but love Mrs. Burns. Those are the things that keep educators going. It is not the paycheck or the “summers off,” so they say; it’s the impact that an adult can have on a student’s life that makes educating the greatest career in the world.

Oprah may have her list of “favorite things” that will get thousands of likes, shares, and comments on Snapchat, but my mom taught me a long time ago that the best things in life aren’t “things.” It turns out she’s right!

Hardest thing you have had to accept in the last 10 years?
Over the past 10 years, teachers have had a lot of challenges. COVID was rough, and we still experience the challenges this pandemic caused. Education took a drastic turn after 2020 and will not soon recover. For many families, working together at home was a great time. I know that we had a lot of barn time together because there was nothing else to do. However, most students and schools have suffered greatly since the pandemic.

COVID is not even the most difficult thing I have experienced in the past 10 years. I believe the amount of technology our kids are exposed to is the hardest thing for me to accept and adjust to as an educator. Twenty years ago, we would ride in the ag truck all across Oklahoma, having meaningful conversations, teaching, learning, practicing reasons, memorizing speeches, and studying to get better at something. Now, I spend half of this bonding time asking kids to get off Snapchat, complaining about TikTok, and managing how much time is spent on Netflix. Don’t get me wrong, I use my phone a LOT! However, social media and instant messaging have taken over real social skills and learning opportunities, It is sad that a kid worries more about how many “likes” they have or “followers” they have and not about things that affect their lives. Cell phones are great for checking the weather and Google information you need immediately. However, I wish we could all disconnect for a bit and go back to the days when we talked to our ag teacher in the truck for hours on end, learning about life and agriculture.

Well, now you have officially experienced my Soapbox!

Favorite part of your community?
I have always felt lucky to live and work in a community that values education. I have only been a part of two school systems in my 24-year career, but I have been blessed with two amazing ones. Both communities love and care about what goes on inside the walls of their school. They value their educators. Let’s face it, teachers don’t get the best paychecks. However, they reap the rewards of parents who truly appreciate the teachers who care for their children. When something is needed, they provide. When teachers want to haul students to events across the country, they support. When you help a student achieve success, they offer praise

Biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment is that I have a family I come home to every day. Despite the challenges we have been through, we are all in tact. I am very proud of my three sons and what they have done throughout their lives while remaining humble, strong, and grounded. I will never let anyone believe we are the perfect family, and I have three children to attest to that, but we are still here trying to do our best, and that is something I am proud of.

Many people do not understand the toll that ag teaching can have on a family. Well, my family has two ag teachers, and we are both extremely competitive and workaholics and don’t have a quititng time at night. This means that children at home are often a second thought, and that can take a toll on a family like ours. We are so lucky to have wonderful grandparents in our family that took over our roll as parents for many years. They taught my kids many life lessons when mom and dad were busy with the FFA kids. I often regretted the time I spent away from my small kids. But i will never regret the fine young men they have each grown into today.

Favorite time of the year and why?
My favorite time of the year is Thanksgiving. The reason is that I LOVE food, and my mom is hands down the best cook in the world, We have a week off to do absolutely nothing but cook, eat, decorate for Christmas, and watch Hallmark movies! Plus, I love Christmas, but Thanksgiving is the start of the season.

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Jaci Falkenstien

We caught up with Jaci Falkenstien, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Kansas State Fair! Learn a little more about Jaci below!

Age: 16

Hometown: I’m from Bartlett, Kansas

Grade: I am a Sophomore in High School.

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goat’s name is Kempker, because we bought him from Kempker Livestock. Something that made him sepcial is he loved people and attention. In Kansas, the Grand and Reserve Grand of each species go to a barn in the middle of the fairgrounds called the FFA barn. This barn is used to showcase these animals to the public. Since he loved attention,it made him the perfect animal to teach people about agriculture.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
Throughout my show career, my favorite goat was my Went wether who was Grand Champion at Aksarben in 2022. We just always got along, and he was a calm goat that showed well. He is also one of the highest quality wethers that I have shown.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Right before I go into the ring, I always pray to God to help give me confidence and I also tell myself, “You got this.”

What’s your dream college to attend?
Since I’m only a sophomore in High School, I don’t know for sure where I want to go, but at this point, I am planning on pursuing a career in embryology.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
My favorite thing to do in the barn is deliver baby goats and work with my show animals.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show is Aksarben because their facilities are always nice and there is plenty of room. Also, the people working there are always really respectful and want to help you in any way they can.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I have learned over the years in showing that attention to details is one of the main things that can take you from 3rd to Grand. Thus, I stay focused on my goal by following a strict rinsing, treadmilling, and feeding schedule. Also, I ask people who are more experienced than I am to come and look at the goats almost weekly to make sure they are growing and looking the way they need to.

Who has been your biggest influence?
One of my biggest influences would have to be my brother Luke. He truly understands what I am capable of and pushes me to work hard and do the best I can. Also, my parents are a great influence. They have always been my biggest supporters and always help me to do my best. They help me with my animals when I am at school or participating in other activities. If I am talking about my biggest influences, two people I couldn’t forget to mention are Trent and Emma Kempker. They have been helping me since 2019 and helped me to get to the level I am able to compete at today. I couldn’t be more proud or thankful that these people are in my corner and are making me the person I am today.

Max Petzenhauser

We caught up with Max Petzenhauser, the exhibitor the Grand Champion FFA Market Goat at the 2023 Iowa State Fair! Learn a little more about Max below!

Age: 19

Hometown: Roland, Iowa

Grade: Sophomore at Blackhawk East College

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
Silk Da shocker, A former friend and originally an Aksarben/Kansas City piece. The judge turned out tying into him and I’m once again extremely humbled to be in such a great and competitive goat show.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
It comes down to my 2020 Aksarben and this years reserve I raised. Both happened to not understand the point of a halter and rather get scratched on and walking with my instead of being led.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
To show my butt off and to shut out all the noise until I get the handshake. I find for myself that if I walk into a ring a little nervous I go out there and go to work.

What’s your dream college to attend?
Im a sophomore on the black Hawk east judging team and plans to judge in senior college

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Definitely being in the barn when we are kidding and giving the necessary TLC that all little goats need.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
NAILE is pretty cool and the facilities are superior to most. Without a doubt, one of the biggest shows you can win and it’s where the elite showcase the highest quality animals in the United States. A banner on the green chips are forever and always 2nd to none.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
At the end of the day it all comes down to the love for the game. It’s one of those things you have to be in truly invested in.

Who has been your biggest influence?
My dad has always helped me and teaches me through his sheep herd and prior animal husbandry knowledge as well as teaching me how to feed and letting me take the reigns and feed my rations and I can’t ever thank him enough. Another person is Cooper Bounds who we co own does with at Premier/Bounds, Coopers been a very good role model and makes fitting and showing goats fun and worth it. The knowledge those two guys can share and breakdown truly humbles me and I couldn’t ask for a more dynamic duo of fellow goat enthusiasts.

State Fair of Texas Wether Dams

Oct. 17, 2023 – Dallas, TX – Judge: Sierra Nauman

Grand Champion Wether Dam
Audrey Bettiga – Bred by Lazy JB
Sire: Tag Me In

Reserve Grand Champion Wether Dam

Blue Team Wethers

UTAH STATE FAIR
CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

Grand Champion Market Goat – 2023 Utah State Fair
Shown by JC Pratt – Bred by Blue Team

What’s the pedigree of your champion?
BTW I Am Legend x Shake and Bake x Next

How many years have you been raising Goats?
We started BLUE TEAM WETHERS in 1999, which means we’ve been at it for 24 years!

How many head do you run?
We run approximately 1200 head

How has the new reproduction practices impacted your herd?
We flush 7 months out of the year, and during those 7 months we flush close to 250 donors. We AI all of our natural does, and beginning in 2020 we started doing some IVF work as well. All of these reproduction practices have drastically improved our herd and allowed us to utilize our herd sires more efficiently.

What buck or Doe has been most influential to your herd?
That is a hard question and one that we don’t take lightly, but the most influential buck for us was probably Soldier Boy. He added so many good things in his off-spring and we were strategic when keeping Soldier Boy bred does for our donor pen, along with several Soldier Boy bred bucks to our battery. His Legacy will continue to make an impact for years to come.

We have loved the I AM Legend kids, and have several new and very exciting sires that we can’t wait to see kids out of as well!!!

Who has impacted you on your operation the most?
The livestock industry, and especially the wether goat industry, have been impacted and influenced by some great individuals. For me personally my grandfather and dad raised and traded goats my whole life, which peaked my initial interest into the industry. Over the years there have been several individuals who have helped and even challenged me in our operation. I am forever grateful to those who have been a part of the 24 year process, like one of my closest friends, Chad Walker. He has offered his great eye, his honesty and opinions the last few years, which has brought a fresh and honest perspective to our breeding program at BTW. My wife and son have also had a huge impact on our operation, and without their daily input and efforts we would not have near the successes.

Blue Team Wethers

COLORADO STATE FAIR
CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

Grand Champion Market Goat – 2023 Colorado State Fair
Shown by Karyn Fetzer – Bred by Blue Team

What’s the pedigree of your champion?
BTW Russian Princess x Knock Out x Ronda

How many years have you been raising Goats?
We started BLUE TEAM WETHERS in 1999, which means we’ve been at it for 24 years!

How many head do you run?
We run approximately 1200 head

How has the new reproduction practices impacted your herd?
We flush 7 months out of the year, and during those 7 months we flush close to 250 donors. We AI all of our natural does, and beginning in 2020 we started doing some IVF work as well. All of these reproduction practices have drastically improved our herd and allowed us to utilize our herd sires more efficiently.

What buck or Doe has been most influential to your herd?
That is a hard question and one that we don’t take lightly, but the most influential buck for us was probably Soldier Boy. He added so many good things in his off-spring and we were strategic when keeping Soldier Boy bred does for our donor pen, along with several Soldier Boy bred bucks to our battery. His Legacy will continue to make an impact for years to come.

Who has impacted you on your operation the most?
The livestock industry, and especially the wether goat industry, have been impacted and influenced by some great individuals. For me personally my grandfather and dad raised and traded goats my whole life, which peaked my initial interest into the industry. Over the years there have been several individuals who have helped and even challenged me in our operation. I am forever grateful to those who have been a part of the 24 year process, like one of my closest friends, Chad Walker. He has offered his great eye, his honesty and opinions the last few years, which has brought a fresh and honest perspective to our breeding program at BTW. My wife and son have also had a huge impact on our operation, and without their daily input and efforts we would not have near the successes.

American Royal Wether Dams

Oct. 14, 2023 – Kansas City, MO – Judge: Leah Amstutz

Grand Champion Wether Dam Doe
Champion Division 3
Holden Wise – Bred by Halfmann

Reserve Grand Champion Wether Dam Doe
Reserve Division 3
Maggie McDonald – Bred by Fledderjohann

3rd Overall Wether Dam Doe
Champion Division 1
Cheyenne Brunker – Bred by Kempker

4th Overall Wether Dam Doe
Champion Division 2
Avery Shallow – Bred by Stork

5th Overall Wether Dam Doe
Reserve Division 1
Brock Mortvedt – Bred by Droppert

Champion Division 1
Cheyenne Brunker – Bred by Kempker

Reserve Division 1
Brock Mortvedt – Bred by Droppert

Class 1 – Flint Kennedy – Bred by Stork	2) Kobi Scroggins – Bred by Allison
Class 2 – Cheyenne Brunker – Bred by Kempker	2) Brock Mortvedt – Bred by Droppert
Class 3 – Holden Wise – Bred by Prickett	2) Brantley Went – Bred by Went

Champion Division 2
Avery Shallow – Bred by Stork

Reserve Division 2
Dakota Allen Smith – Bred by Kempker

Class 1 – Olivia Sandy – Bred by Droppert	2) Isabelle Lowry – Bred by Maverick
Class 2 – Avery Shallow – Bred by Stork	2) Jaci Falkenstien – Bred by Falkenstien
Class 3 – Dakota Allen Smith – Bred by Kempker	2) Jailey Sparks – Bred by Kempker

Champion Division 3
Holden Wise – Bred by Halfmann

Reserve Division 3
Maggie McDonald – Bred by Fledderjohann

Class 1 – Holden Wise – Bred by Halfmann	2) KJ Anthony – Bred by Blue Team
Class 2 – Connor Anthony – Bred by Ross	2) Khaden Litton – Bred by Bounds
Class 3 – Maggie McDonald – Bred by Fledderjohann	2) Jailey Sparks – Bred by Pfeiffer
Class 4 – Kinzee Steadmiller – Bred by Bounds/Fraser	2) Tyson Goretska – Bred by Goretska

American Royal Market Goats

Oct. 13, 2023 – Kansas City, MO – Judge: Skyler & Shannon Scotten

Grand Champion Market Goat
Champion Division 4
Maci Zerbach – Bred by Blue Team

Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat
Champion Division 2
Sandra Clinger – Bred by Halfmann Bros

Champion Division 1
Jacey Treadwell – Bred by Kempker

Reserve Division 1
Sayde Allen – Bred by Droppert

Class 1 – Dayton Mortvedt – Bred by Droppert	2) Bennet Gordon – Bred by Stork
Class 2 – Stormi Swaim – Bred by Miller	2) Nick Deppe – Bred by Shroyer
Class 3 – Jacey Treadwell – Bred by Kempker	2) Sayde Allen – Bred by Droppert

Champion Division 2
Sandra Clinger – Bred by Halfmann Bros

Reserve Division 2
Kendra Myers – Bred by Pfeiffer

Class 1 – Jase Sparks – Bred by Pfeiffer	2) Carly Wheeler – Bred by Morgan
Class 2 – Sandra Clinger – Bred by Halfmann Bros	2) Colton Kephart – Bred by Kempker
Class 3 – Kendra Myers – Bred by Pfeiffer	2) Matthew Dutton – Bred by Pfeiffer
Class 4 – Sandra Clinger – Bred by Bounds	2) Harper Hess – Bred by Asmus/Bounds

Champion Division 3
Kendra Myers – Bred by Pfeiffer

Reserve Division 3
Kodi McComb – Bred by M4

Class 1 – Stetson Kephart – Bred by Droppert	2) Nick Deppe – Bred by Miller
Class 2 – Maggie McDonald – Bred by Fledderjohann	2) Olivia Arnold – Bred by Droppert
Class 3 – Spencer Goettemiller – Bred by Pfeiffer	2) Avery Shallow – Bred by Droppert
Class 4 – Kendra Myers – Bred by Pfeiffer	2) Kodi McComb – Bred by M4

Champion Division 4
Maci Zerbach – Bred by Blue Team

Reserve Division 4
Jase Sparks – Bred by Kempker

Class 1 – Jase Sparks – Bred by Kempker	2) Ava Shroyer – Bred by Jacobs
Class 2 – Hayes Henderson – Bred by Blue Team	2) Reagan Miller – Bred by Blue Team
Class 3 – Maci Zerbach – Bred by Blue Team	2) Ella Wisinger – Bred by Went
Class 4 – Kodi McComb – Bred by M4	2) Talan Hiemstra – Bred by Fledderjohann

Arkansas State Fair

Oct. 15, 2023 – AR

Grand Champion Market Goat
Addie Munise – Bred by Morgan

Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat

Skyler Scotten

We caught up with American Royal Market Goat Judge, Skyler Scotten, to ask him a few questions before he steps “INSIDE THE RING”!

Is this your first state fair or major? If not, what others have you judged?
Although Kansas City is not my first major it’s one that has been on my bucket list since I could remember. Other shows I have done include Aksarben, Tulsa, Dallas, NAILE, Denver, Dixie and OYE.

What do you look for when evaluating?
I’m a composition guy. It’s a market animal show and I hold real world value to a very high regard. Those that have watched me judge know that chest width and ribcage is vital to me. I grew up with my dad selling show cattle for a living, one thing I promise it was easier to sell a stout big legged one than it was a tall pretty one.

If down to the last few, what will be your sort?
Power and squareness.

Did you judge in college? If so, where?
Yes.

What’s your occupation?
PhD student and livestock judging coach at Texas Tech University.

What’s one show you look forward to every year?
American Royal is my favorite. Although I enjoy all of them, Kansas City is my home and I get goosebumps every time I drive my the the complex.

What’s your dream vacation?
I’d really like to go on a Elk hunt with Spence and Clancy someday.

Leah Amstutz

We caught up with American Royal Doe Judge, Leah Amstutz, to ask her a few questions before she steps “INSIDE THE RING”!

Is this your first state fair or major? If not, what others have you judged?
I have had the opporuntiy to judge at several state fairs, but this will be my first major.

What do you look for when evaluating?
My first priority in sorting livestock is structure. They have to be built right starting at the ground.

If down to the last few, what will be your sort?
My final sort usually comes down to which one is the best in motion with the most unquie attributes.

Did you judge in college? If so, where?
I was a member of the Michigan State University Livestock Judging Team.

What’s your occupation?
I am the Director, in the Office of Career-Technial Education at the state agency for education in Ohio. Our office provides oversight of K-12 career-technical education programs and adult options.

What’s one show you look forward to every year?
The National Western Stock Show is one show I always look forward to every year. I feel it is a true representation of the livestock industry.

What’s your dream vacation?
The beach with my family.

Heart of Texas

Oct. 10, 2023 – TX – Judge: Ryan Mortvedt

Grand Champion Market Goat

Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat
Averi Walker – Bred by Went

Blake Foraker

We caught up with showmanship judge Blake Foraker before he steps “Inside the Ring” at American Royal. We invite you to read our candid interview with Blake below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Inside the Ring – Showmanship Edition”

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Do you like judging doe or wether showmanship? Why?
I don’t have a preference. While they often share many similarities, showmanship styles can differ between wethers and does, and each have their unique challenges, depending on the type, kind, and presentation (i.e., clipped vs. haired) of the animal.

Do you think switching sides often is crucial in showmanship?
Switching sides frequently is not crucial, and I won’t play games to try to catch a young person off-guard. However, the ability to present your animal to its highest degree is crucial, and that may inolve switching sides at different times throughout the showmanship contest.

Do you have any words of wisdom to give to the kids before they step inside the ring?
Consistently, quickly, and confidently accentuate the positive attributes of your animal in motion and on the profile, and you will place well. In most, if not all, instances, this involves posturing of the head-neck and neck-back junctures at 90-degree angles. No matter the species, I like to evaluate stock in motion. Many goat showman choose to present their animal in motion using a halter, and it can be a highly effective method for highly-trained animals. However, all too often I see goat showmen with phenomenal profile presentation that fail to maintain that same kind of presentation in motion because their goat fights the halter. Most goats naturally break in their topline, especially in comparison to sheep, and fighting the halter only makes this issue worse. Call it old-school, but I think a chain works just fine to naturally maintain those 90-degree junctures in motion for most goats. I like to interact with the kids throughout the contest, so the intensity can ebb and flow. Most importantly, have fun!

How important are first impressions to you?
Gut reactions (i.e., first impressions) mean something. I will know my top showmen as soon as they hit the ring, so long as they can consistently maintain that impression throughout the contest.

What’s one show you look forward to every year?
I don’t make it to as many shows as I would like, but the nostalgia of the National Western is hard to beat since it was the major show where, albeit relatively insignificant, our family achieved some of our most notable show ring successes.

Arkansas Youth Expo

Oct. 4, 2023 – AR – Judge: Sam Mattingly

Grand Champion Market Goat Adleigh Munise – Bred by Allan Morgan	Reserve Champion Market Goat Avery Randleman – Bred by Halfmann Bros

3rd Overall Market Goat Brayden Mooney – Bred by Blue Team	4th Overall Market Goat Cash Lenderman – Bred by Hoyle

5th Overall Market Goat Bristol Lee – Bred by Pfeiffer

Champion Division 1 Cash Lenderman – Bred by Hoyle	Reserve Division 1 Bristol Lee – Bred by Pfeiffer

3rd Overall Division 1 Tatum Carter – Bred by Pfeiffer

Champion Division 2 Avery Randleman – Bred by Agee	Reserve Division 2 Adleigh Muncie

3rd Overall Division 2 Rowdy Warren

Champion Division 3 Adleigh Munice	Reserve Division 3 Millie Murry

3rd Overall Division 3 Victoria Barksdale

Champion Division 4 Avery Randleman – Bred by Halfmann Bros	Reserve Division 4 Victoria Barksdale – Bred by Blue Team

3rd Overall Division 4 Danny Crossno

Champion Division 5 Adleigh Munise	Reserve Division 5 Brayden Mooney – Bred by Blue Team

3rd Overall Division 5 Tatum Carter – Bred by Hoyle

Champion Division 6 Brayden Mooney – Bred by Blue Team	Reserve Division 6 Cash Lenderman – Bred by T3 Show Goats

3rd Overall Division 6 Cash Lenderman – Bred by Peters

Tulsa State Fair

Oct. 3-4, 2023 – Tulsa, OK

Market Goat Show – Judge: Derrick Brown

Grand Champion Market Goat Taylor Glover – Bred by Statts Sired by Losers Wheepers	Reserve Champion Market Goat Baylor Pearson – Bred by Pfeiffer Sired by Perfect Timing

Champion Division 1 Keelan Derickson – Bred by Halfmann Bros Sired by Keep the Faith	Reserve Division 1 Chloe Silka – Bred by Mackey

Champion Division 2 Jailey Sparks – Bred by Falkenstien Sired by Keep the Faith	Reserve Division 2 Gracie Jackman – Bred by Mann

Champion Division 3 Sayde Allen – Bred by Halfmann Sired by Harlem Handshake	Reserve Division 3 Camilan Cundiff – Bred by Holscher

Champion Division 4 Avery White – Bred by Pfeiffer Sired by Pandemonium	Reserve Division 4 Caly Davenport – Bred by Pfeiffer Sired by Juice

Champion Division 5 Taylor Glover – Bred by Statts Sired by Losers Wheepers	Reserve Division 5 Baylor Pearson – Bred by Pfeiffer Sired by Perfect Timing

Champion Division 6 Katie Eisenhower – Bred by Pfeiffer Sired by Shag	Reserve Division 6 Alexis Enlow – Bred by Eclipse Sired by Tag Me In

Breeding Doe Show – Judge: Ryan Mortvedt

Grand Champion Breeding Doe Champion Division 3 Madison Church – Bred by Halfmann Bros	Reserve Champion Breeding Doe Reserve Division 3 Addison Schneberger – Bred by Halfmann

3rd Overall Breeding Doe Champion Division 4 Jenna Holt – Bred by Jade	4th Overall Breeding Doe Champion Division 4 Tabrey Lirle – Bred by Pfeiffer

5th Overall Breeding Doe Reserve Division 4 KJ Anthony – Bred by Blue Team

Champion Division 1 Kamlyn Cundiff – Bred by Peters	Reserve Division 1 Aidyn Garcia – Bred by Silky

Champion Division 2 Madison Church – Bred by Halfmann Bros	Reserve Division 2 Javen sparks – Bred by Halfmann Bros

Champion Division 3 Madison Church – Bred by Halfmann Bros	Reserve Division 3 Addison Schneberger – Bred by Halfmann

Champion Division 4 Tabrey Lirle – Bred by Pfeiffer	Reserve Division 4 KJ Anthony – Bred by Blue Team

Jared Whitcomb

We caught up with Arkansas Youth Expo Breeding Doe Judge, Jared Whitcomb, to ask him a few questions before he steps “INSIDE THE RING”!

What’s been your all time favorite goat you have judged?
There was a doe at the Final Drive this year and a Wether at a jackpot I sorted in Ohio last year that come to mind

What’s your biggest pet peeve while judging?
I respect everyone wanting a hand shake after every class but I have reverted to giving fist bumps to help things move quicker

Who’s your biggest influence in evaluating livestock?
There have been multiple propel that have influence how I evaluate livestock

Do you prefer to evaluate when goats are in motion or stuck on profile?
I think both are very important but it normally comes down to structure when it gets close

Tell us about your family!
My wife and I along with our daughter, Emersyn, own and operate Whitcomb Club Lambs with my family. We are very fortunate to be raising her in the livestock industry.

In your mind, how has the industry changed in the show ring over the last 10 years?
I would probably have to say the bone and hair.

What’s your occupation?
I am currently employed at the Farm Service Agency in Petersburg Illinois

Payton Rodgers

We caught up with Payton Rodgers, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Missouri State Fair! Learn a little more about Payton below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Savannah, MO

Grade: Senior

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goat “snickers” was a very special goat for me because he was the first goat I ever showed. Everyone told me that goats have very strong personalities and snickers definitely lived up to that.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
This was the first goat I have ever shown so he is my favorite so far, but I’m excited to continue showing and getting new goats in the barn.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Before I go into the ring I always remind myself that our family worked as hard as we could and did everything we could to get to that moment, whatever is going to happen is in Gods hands.

What’s your dream college to attend?
I have always wanted to attend Oklahoma State University.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
I always enjoy working in the barn and it’s where most of my time is spent. It’s hard to pinpoint my favorite thing to do in the barn. I enjoy every aspect of spending time working on livestock with my family. However if I had to pick a favorite it would be working hair.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
I really enjoy every show and each one is unique, but my favorite show would have to be the National Western Stock Show. In my mind it has always been the Super Bowl of Livestock Shows. I think the thing that really sets it apart is the history and tradition behind it. I have always enjoyed getting to look at the high quality livestock and getting to look at the bulls on display. I have met so many people and made so many memories because of the NWSS and it will always be a special place for me.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
The biggest thing that keeps me focused on reaching my goals is my passion for this industry and showing. I know my time in the showring is coming closer to an end but until then I want to do everything I can to accomplish the goals I have. I have learned to use disappointment as motivation. Not everything is going to go the way I envision so, instead of getting upset or giving up on a goal I have learned to find the positive with what I’m doing, learn from coming up short, and use it as motivation to work harder to accomplish my goals.

Who has been your biggest influence?
I have been very fortunate to have many influential people in my life, all of which have played a significant role in helping and shaping me into the person I am today. However my biggest influences would have to be my parents. They have devoted so much time and given so much support to my sister and I. They have taught us how to work hard and never give up, always push us to reach our goals, and to do and be our best. I will forever be thankful that they had my sister and I grow up in this industry because I truly couldn’t imagine growing up any other way.

State Fair of Texas

Oct. 2, 2023 – Dallas, TX – Judge: Skyler Scotten

Grand Champion Market Goat Champion Middleweight Blaze Mock – Bred by Kempker	Reserve Champion Market Goat Champion Heavyweight Briley Weiland – Bred by Stork

Champion Lightweight Grace Moore – Bred by Schrank	Reserve Lightweight Abigail Wilson – Bred by Finley
Class 1 – Kelly Sanders – Bred by Maverick	2) Mallory Libal – Bred by Pruitt
Class 2 – Grace Moore – Bred by Schrank	2) Abigail Wilson – Bred by Finley
Class 3 – Brett Bowers – Bred by Went	2) Gracie Cox – Bred by Thurman

Champion Middleweight Blaze Mock – Bred by Kempker	Reserve Middleweight Brynlee Hogg – Bred by Pfeiffer
Class 1 – Hayzen Halfmann – Bred by Halfmann	2) Johnson Wise – Bred by Blue Team
Class 2 – Brynlee Hogg – Bred by Pfeiffer	2) Bruggs Browers – Bred by Browers
Class 3 – Blaze Mock – Bred by Kempker	2) Ava Allensworth – Bred by Smith Show Stock

Champion Heavyweight Briley Weiland – Bred by Stork	Reserve Heavyweight Regan Miller – Bred by Blue Team
Class 1 – Briley Weiland – Bred by Stork	2) Ford Brooks – Bred by Evans
Class 2 – Regan Miller – Bred by Blue Team	2) Emma Turner – Bred by Hi View Ranch
Class 3 – Tori Peters – Bred by Finley	2) Makenna Cowley – Bred by Cowley Livestock

Nolan Hoge

We caught up with Nolan Hoge, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Illinois State Fair! Learn a little more about Nolan below!

Age: 15

Hometown: Good Hope, Illinois

Grade: Sophomore

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
Goat’s name is Donnie. He was special because we were tight. We had a special bond. Wherever I would go, he would just follow right behind me. If he didn’t see me, he would freak out and if I came near him so he could see me, he would mellow out.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
They have all been fun but the 2022 Illinois State Fair winner was my favorite. He was a good goat! High quality.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
I GOT THIS!

What’s your dream college to attend?
There’s a lot of good colleges out there and to pick one would be really hard. All colleges have different attributes, so in my opinion it isn’t about a dream college it’s about what you put in to the place that you attend to make it your dream college.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Work. It’s my therapy.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
Kansas City is my favorite show. There is something about the environment that makes it a special place.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I close everything out and zone in. I know what needs to be done and now it up to me to do it.

Who has been your biggest influence?
There are so many people that have pushed me to do my best. Choosing one would be impossible because they all have positively influenced me throughout my life.

Karina Erickson

We caught up with Karina Erickson, the exhibitor the Grand Champion 4-H Market Goat at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair! Learn a little more about Karina below!

Age: 14

Hometown: Alden, Minnesota

Grade: 9th

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goats name this year was Dontavious, he was special because no matter how long we were out in the barn working he was always calm and good tempered.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
This years, I have achieved many of my goals with him.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
I tell myself to show off my hard work and dedication to this industry and that one judge or show does not make me who I am, it is the amazing and supportive industry that I am in that does.

What’s your dream college to attend?
South Dakota State University. As I have grown up my family has always attended many football games and spent time in Brookings and the people and community is something that I would fit right in with.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Listen to music while I work. It is almost like an escape from reality when I turn the speaker on and work hair, wash, set up, or walk my goats.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show is the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo. I have met many new people every year I go and it is always a good time.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
My support team that pushes me every step of the way. They are always there trying to make me a better person in and outside of the ring. My sister and her boyfriend have been my biggest supporters on reaching my goal and I couldn’t have done this without them.

Who has been your biggest influence?
My best friend Khloe. She has been there all year working with me on showmanship and anything you could think of. She was there for me always willing to help and make me a better showman and person. I will always thank her for helping me and I wish one day to be as amazing as she is.

Chaynee Tennant

We caught up with Chaynee Tennant, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Indiana State Fair! Learn a little more about Chaynee below!

Age: 19

Hometown: North Manchester, Indiana

Grade: Freshman in College

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goats name was Elvis! he was a true rock star!! He was the biggest baby you would have ever meet!

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
While I have only showed goat this year Elvis was my favorite!! I have showed a few goats at the county fair but nothing like Elvis!

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
I have worked for this now lets achieve it!

What’s your dream college to attend?
I would have to say my dream college would be Oklahoma state!

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
I would have to say my favorite thing to do in the barn is blast music and work with my animals and get to know them!

What’s your favorite show? and why?
That’s a toss up… it’s between The Indiana State Fair and NAILE. The Indiana State Fair will always hold a special place in my heart. That feeling of walking onto the dirt in front of all your friends and family in the Pepsi Coliseum is something I will never forget. All the goosebumps and chills is out of this world, it’s a goal that every Indiana 4-her needs to set! NAILE is my favorite because I get to see all my favorite people and friends from across the country in one weekend. We are all doing what we love and that’s showing quality livestock together.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I set little goals within the bigger goals! you have to accomplish your little goals then accomplish your big goals! If your goals don’t scare you then they probably aren’t big enough!

Who has been your biggest influence?
Wow this is a tough one! There’s so many people that have been so influential in my life and my 4-h career, I can’t list just one. Everyone of them has held a piece in my success, whether it be pushing me a little harder, showmanship lessons, helping me just be me, traveling to shows with us, finding my set of sheep, finding my goats, helping dad with feeding, fixing meals while at shows or just being there because you have truly enjoyed being with me during this chapter of my life! I look up to each and everyone of these people because they took time to teach me and mentor me to be successful in my dreams. My Dad and Mom, Collin and Bailey, Kylar, Allison and Alex, John Allen and Parker Saum.

Mallorie Beck

We caught up with Mallorie Beck, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Doe at the 2023 Missouri State Fair! Learn a little more about Mallorie below!

Age: 16

Hometown: Diamond, Missouri

Grade: 11th

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My does name is Trixy! The day we went to look at goats, Trixy stuck out to my family by her personality! She was one of the craziest ones and we knew from that day forward she was going to be good!

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
This year I have had some pretty special goats! Trixy and one of my wethers, Groovy, who was selected Reserve at the Gold Buckle Gala, would have to be my two favorites! They both have helped me achieve some of my goals for the year!

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Before I go into the ring, I always say a prayer to calm my nerves! I also remind myself what I need to do to get the animal set up to my best ability! And of course it all ends with a fist bump from my Mom and Dad!

What’s your dream college to attend?
I would love to attend Redlands and Oklahoma State University because of how awesome of an Ag program both schools have!

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
My favorite things to do in the barn are rinse and blow and also mix drenches! They both have a huge part in being successful! I love seeing an animal go from having no hair to having a ton!

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show is the Aksarben! It has always been a show that is ran very well and had lots of competition! This show has helped me become a better showman. It also is super layed back and a show that my family and I have the best time at!

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I stayed focused to reaching my goals by going out to the barn everyday and making sure everything is done correctly! Success doesn’t come unless you work hard and stay dedicated!

Who has been your biggest influence?
I have had so many good influences in my life! One of them would have to be my parents! They have taught me how to work hard and never give up! Without them I wouldn’t be as successful as I am today! Also another person that has influenced my life is Riley Hoyle! She was my counselor one year at a YGB camp! She made a big impact in my life by showing me how to be a good showman and an even better person!

Audree Callens

We caught up with Audree Callens, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 California State Fair! Learn a little more about Audree below!

Age: 14

Hometown: Brawley, CA

Grade: I will be Freshman at Brawley Union High School

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goat is named Bear, its my nickname and he is also like a big teddy bear.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
My favorite goat would have to be Bear because he is my first so he will definitely be hard to replace now.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
I tell myself before I go in the ring, I know what I am doing and I can only do my part. The rest is in the Judges hands. I can’t control how he think just how I perform. Oh and don’t let go of your animal.

What’s your dream college to attend?
I hope to attend OSU and continue to further my career in Agriculture.
Go Pokes!!

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
I would say my favorite thing to do in the barn is sheep legs even though family would say its to clean and organize the barn.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
It’s really hard to not say one of the National Shows because I love those but it would have to be California Youth Expo because I won the Golden Bar in Sheep last year.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I stay focused on my goals with the help of my family and livestocks coaches. Even though I go in the ring they are just as much a part of this. We work together to make sure we all want the same thing and do our part so we can be successful together.

Who has been your biggest influence?
My dad, Sean, is my biggest influence He has supported me in everything I ever want to do. I have learned so much about my work ethic and determination from him. I would also have to say Riley Hoyle, because she has taught me the type of person I want to be in and out of the arena.

Brett Bowers

We caught up with Brett Bowers, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show! Learn a little more about Brett below!

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Hometown: Fredericksburg, TX

How long have you lived there?
About 14 years

How many kids are in your grade?
Around 250

Most interesting thing about your town?
The wine and peaches is what they say

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
Yes, I serve as officers for both 4-H and FFA

Do you play sports? If so what?
Yes, I play varsity football and baseball for Fredericksburg HS

What is the population of your hometown?
11,072

What is one thing you wish you had there?
Less rock, more rain and a Cane’s for sure

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
The St. Mary’s Catholic Church we attend, it’s a very extraordinary place to visit.

Brendan Gross

We caught up with Brendan Gross, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Rodeo Austin! Learn a little more about Brendan below!

Age: I am 12 years old.

Grade: I am in the 7th grade at Grandview Junior High.

Hometown: My hometown is Grandview, Texas

How long have you lived there?
I have lived in Grandview my whole life!

How many kids are in your grade?
There are about 115 kids in my grade

Most interesting thing about your town?
Our school mascot is a zebra. We are the only school in Texas with a zebra mascot.

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
I am a part of our 4-H, FFA, UIL, and the Gifted and Talented programs.

Do you play sports? If so what?
I play baseball, football, and basketball.

What is the population of your hometown?
The population of my hometown is around 2,000 people.

What is one thing you wish you had there?
I really wish we had a Scheels sporting goods store.

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
The camaraderie among everyone. Our community supports us in everything we do, from sports to showing livestock. Even though Grandview is growing, we still have a small town atmosphere.

Madison Church

We caught up with Madison Church, the exhibitor the Supreme Champion Breeding Doe at the 2023 Oklahoma Youth Expo! Learn a little more about Madison below!

Age: 17

Grade: 11th

Hometown: Sentinel, Oklahoma. I transferred to Canute my 8th grade year.

How long have you lived there?
I have lived here my whole life

How many kids are in your grade?
There are 28 kids in my class.

Most interesting thing about your town?
Our softball field sits right on Route 66. Tourist always come by and tell us that they think it’s the coolest this ever.

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
I am the Vice President of our FFA chapter, active member in Student Council, and am apart of our National Honor Society.

Do you play sports? If so what?
Yes, softball.

What is the population of your hometown?
There is a population of 489 in Canute.

What is one thing you wish you had there?
Canes… or a Target, ya know just out in the middle of a pasture or something.

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
The best thing about Canute is our community. Never have I met so many people that are as supportive as the town of Canute. From playing sports to showing livestock and everything in between the whole town is always supportive.

Tabrey Lierle

We caught up with Tabrey Lierle, the exhibitor the Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Doe at the 2023 Oklahoma Youth Expo! Learn a little more about Tabrey below!

Age: 16

Grade: 11th

Hometown: Hydro, Oklahoma

How long have you lived there?
I have lived in Hydro my whole life.

How many kids are in your grade?
There are about 30 kids in my grade.

Most interesting thing about your town?
The most interesting thing about Hydro would be how it’s such a small town but the community stays so strong. Hydro is full of friendly faces and so many things created for the benefit of the people.

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
I am a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, the Renaissance Honors Club, FFA, the Livestock Showing Team, and I serve as the junior class Secretary and my FFA chapters Reporter.

Do you play sports? If so what?
I do not play any sports

What is the population of your hometown?
The population of Hydro is about 1,000.

What is one thing you wish you had there?
I honestly feel like Hydro is a pretty complete town. There are multiple places to eat, a beauty salon, grocery store, hardware store, and so much more. There are even new things being built right now. The town of Hydro is pretty small but it’s lucky to have people in it who want the best and do whatever it takes to get there. Having a Sonic would be nice but the ten-minute drive over to Weatherford isn’t that bad.

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
My favorite thing about my hometown is the people in it. Going to a small school makes it easy to be friends with everyone. I have friendships with kids I never thought I would just because I saw them in the hallway and decided to say hey one day. When you go somewhere in town you never leave without stopping and having a conversation with a familiar face.

Destyn Emerson

We caught up with Destyn Emerson, the exhibitor the Supreme Champion Wether Dam Doe at the 2023 Oklahoma Youth Expo! Learn a little more about Destyn below!

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Hometown: Tuttle, Oklahoma

How long have you lived there?
I have lived in Tuttle my whole life.

How many kids are in your grade?
150

Most interesting thing about your town?
The most interesting thing about my home town would have to be that we won nationals in livestock judging at the national FFA convention.

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
I am part of the agricultural youth council and I’m the president of our FFA chapter.

What is the population of your hometown?
7000 people

What is one thing you wish you had there?
I definitely wish there was a Chick-fil-A in my hometown.

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
My favorite thing about my home town is how much community support and involvement there is.

Carson Kirkscey

We caught up with Carson Kirkscey, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 San Antonio Stock Show! Learn a little more about Carson below!

Age: 11

Grade: 5th

Hometown: Belton, TX

How long have you lived there?
5 years

How many kids are in your grade?
150

Most interesting thing about your town?
Historical downtown and restaurants, it’s a college town

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
Stampede Creek 4-H

Do you play sports? If so what?
Baseball

What is the population of your hometown?
23,800

What is one thing you wish you had there?
A Guadalajara Mexican Grill

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
The best feed store, Belton Feed and Supply

Shep Silvers

We caught up with Shep Silvers, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Fort Worth Stock Show! Learn a little more about Shep below!

Age: 10

Grade: 4th

Hometown: Junction, TX

How long have you lived there?
My whole life!

How many kids are in your grade?
38

Most interesting thing about your town?
The South Llano River and the North Llano River.

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
Junction FFA and Kimble County 4-H.

Do you play sports? If so what?
Football and Baseball

What is the population of your hometown?
2,000

What is one thing you wish you had there?
A Whataburger

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
All the Deer Hunting and Fishing!

Raegan Rogers

We caught up with Raegan Rogers, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Doe at the 2022 Arizona National! Learn a little more about Raegan below!

Your favorite stock show memory?
When I won arizona nationals because I have been wanting to win that show forever and I was so happy when I did.

Favorite road trip snack?
I love cookies when we are on the road.

Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
I have a lucky show shirt and pants

THIS OR THAT
Halter vs Chain:
Chain

Jackpots vs State Fairs:
Jackpots

Clipping vs Fitting:
Fitting

Buckles vs Banners:
Buckles

Allie Zeigler

We caught up with Allie Zeigler, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show! Learn a little more about Allie below!

Your favorite stock show memory?
Going to The New Mexico State Fair and trying red and green chili for the first time.

Favorite road trip snack?
McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a Sweet Tea

Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
I wear a pair of lucky socks.

If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be and why?
If I could be anyone in the world, I’d be myself because I love my family and my friends. I wouldn’t trade them for the world.

THIS OR THAT
Halter vs Chain:
Chain

Jackpots vs State Fairs:
Jackpots

Clipping vs Fitting:
Fitting

Buckles vs Banners:
Banners

Dakota Martin

We caught up with Dakota Martin, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 National Western Stock Show! Learn a little more about Dakota below!

Your favorite stock show memory?
Winning the San Antonio Goat show was definitely a very special memory of mine, after being reserve 3 times the feeling of finally winning my last Texas goat major was unlike any other!

Favorite road trip snack?
Peanut butter m&ms without a doubt.

Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
While I don’t really believe in luck, I am pretty fond of my pink shirt!!

If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be and why?
I think most days the person I would most like to be is me. In my opinion no matter who you are or what you do, your best days greatly outweigh your worst.

However if I had to choose, I would choose my Grandmama. She has been one of the most caring, supportive, and impactful people in my life, and everyday I strive to be a little more like her. Grandmama also had a strong background rooted in the livestock industry, in 1963 at age 16 she was the shorthorn lassy queen. She grew up raising charolais cattle and showing shorthorns, charolais, and the occasional brahman. She is truly an inspiration and one of my greatest role models. I hope everyone has someone like her in their life.

THIS OR THAT
Halter vs Chain:
Chain

Jackpots vs State Fairs:
State Fairs

Clipping vs Fitting:
Clipping

Buckles vs Banners:
Banners

Caroline Sullivan

We caught up with Caroline Sullivan, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Indiana State Fair! Learn a little more about Caroline below!

Age: 14

Hometown: Greenfield, Indiana

Grade: 9th

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
Ozzy. He was such a cool goat and so easy to break. He always pranced perfectly and braced for a long time without moving. He didn’t do the usual orny thing s goats do. Just very sweet and shy. I loved that goat. Oh – and he was the first red goat I’ve ever had.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
Probably Chip. He was a Droppert goat I showed last year. His personality was so funny and he would always pick fights with the biggest goats even though he was a lightweight.

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
I just try to remember everything that we practiced at home. I have to prop every goat a little differently, so I prop them a couple of times before I go in just to make sure I have it down.

What’s your dream college to attend?
I don’t have a dream college but I do want to study Marine Biology at a small school

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Play with the goats. They are always doing funny things.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
Indiana State Fair because I get to see all my show friends show too. And, it’s always our target show, so it’s fun to see how they look after all the hard work. I like American Royal a lot too.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
Sometimes it’s hard because we have to spend so much time in the barn and don’t get done until late at night. But, my parents and Hadley help and remind me that I can’t win without putting in the work and how good it feels to accomplish my goals.

Who has been your biggest influence?
I have two. Hayden Schroeder and Hadley Broadwater. Hayden has won so much and is very helpful to me. He has helped me at my house before and I really appreciated that. Hadley is such a good showman and has won so many showmanship awards. She teaches me so much and helps me get the animals perfectly broke.

We caught up with Caroline Sullivan, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 New Year Nationals! Learn a little more about Caroline below!

Your favorite stock show memory?
The first time I was in the grand drive at the Indiana State Fair when I was 10 years old. He was my first winner and still one of my favorite show wethers.

Favorite road trip snack?
Iced Honey Buns

Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
I don’t have lucky show clothes, but am superstitious about buying lottery tickets on our way to look at goats. If we buy a winning lottery ticket, I think it is a good sign the goat will be a winner too.

If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be and why?
I would like to be Dr. Pol from The Incredible Dr. Pol show. I think he’s funny and he saves animals lives. If I couldn’t be Dr. Pol, my second choice would be Cooper Bounds because he just tells everyone what to do all the time.

THIS OR THAT
Halter vs Chain:
Chain

Jackpots vs State Fairs:
State Fairs

Clipping vs Fitting:
Fitting

Buckles vs Banners:
Banners

Hazen Pruett

We caught up with Hazen Pruett, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 New Year Nationals! Learn a little more about Hazen below!

Your favorite stock show memory?
Making the Limo at OYE with my Southdown last year!!

Favorite road trip snack?
Gummy clusters

Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
I have a plaid shirt that is lucky

If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be and why?
Mike Trout. He is a great baseball player

THIS OR THAT
Halter vs Chain:
Chain

Jackpots vs State Fairs:
State Fairs

Clipping vs Fitting:
Fitting

Buckles vs Banners:
Buckles

Kasey Klages

Learn more about the exhibitor of the Champion Senior Goat Showman at the 2022 Arizona National Livestock Show, Kasey Klages!

Your favorite stock show memory?
My favorite memory of showing livestock was winning Champion Senior Doe Showman at the State Fair of Texas. There were almost 70 kids and I thought I didn’t have a goat that would work for me for showmanship. My mom told me to take my little doe, Hooch. For those of you who don’t know me, I am on the taller side so squatting down to show a tiny doe like Hooch was hard for me. But I went into showmanship anyways and had zero expectations for the outcome. To my surprise the judge wanted me, I don’t think I’ve even cried harder after winning something. I sobbed on my moms shoulder for a good 10 minutes because this was my first win on a state level!

Favorite road trip snack?
Dill Pickle Sunflower seeds

Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
I have a lucky everything. My show get up consisted of light blue pinstriped Ralph Lauren button down, golden pocket sevens, State Fair belt buckle, specific jewelry set, blue goat socks, and so much more! I guess you could say I’m superstitious

If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be and why?
I would be myself, I honestly wouldn’t change anything. I’m blessed to have won what I have but that is merely the little things. I love every part of my life even the college classes that I don’t necessarily enjoy.

THIS OR THAT
Halter vs Chain:
Halter

Jackpots vs State Fairs:
State Fairs

Clipping vs Fitting:
Fitting

Buckles vs Banners:
Buckles

Madden Wise

We caught up with Madden Wise, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 State Fair of Texas! Learn a little more about Madden below!

Age: 16

Hometown: Brownwood, Texas

School: Early High School

Future Plans:
I plan to attend Texas Tech or Oklahoma State and study something in the agricultural industry.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I’ve been showing since I was 11 years old. Along with goats, I also show lambs and steers.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
The only hobby that comes to mind is working with my animals at home.

Best stock show memory:
Definitely winning my first major with both sheep and goats at State Fair of Texas.

Tell us about your recent champion:
Yam, short for Yammothy, was by far one of the easiest goats to break. Fun fact- Tate and I had never seen him laying down in his pen.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Eager

Favorite Livestock Show:
State Fair of Texas is definitely in contention, but I’d have to say Houston and San
Antono due to how competitive they are.

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing Pens

Mali Beyan

We caught up with Mali Beyan, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair! Learn a little more about Mali below!

Age: 16

Hometown: Jones Ok

School: Jones High School

Future Plans:
I plan to go to college to be a veterinary technician.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
This is my second year showing goats, and i’ve also shown sheep for three years.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I am also a cheerleader.

Best stock show memory:
My best stock show memory is winning the Oklahoma state fair. It was my first real win and I got to do it with the people who believed in me and supported me from the very beginning.

Tell us about your recent champion:
The Oklahoma State Fair champion’s name is Rooster. He was raised by Fledderjohann Show Goats. He was sired by Tag Team. He was placed by Carson Wheeler. He’s very energetic and has to be involved in everything going on around him!

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
One word that describes how i was feeling when walking into the grand drive was nervous. I had never done this before and I was not anticipating for me to win.

Favorite Livestock Show:
My favorite livestock show is NAILE. It’s where you get to see everyone working together to make sure the showman and their animals are taken care of.

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Kinley Anthony

We caught up with Kinley Anthony, exhibitor of the Supreme Champion Breeding Doe at the 2022 Tulsa State Fair! Learn a little more about Kinley below!

Age: 13

Hometown: Bethel Acres, OK

School: I’m an 8th grader at Bethel Middle School

Future Plans:
My plan is to attend a college where I can continue my softball career as well as focus on a future in agriculture. I want to continue to be around livestock, I want to be a vet or a nutritionist for livestock.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing for 4 years, occasionally I show sheep but goats are my main focus.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I also have played highly competitive travel softball for the last 8 years. We have been back to back National Champions so I enjoy traveling with my softball family as well as showing.

Best stock show memory:
I actually have 2, the first memory is silly but the first jackpot I won the judge pet my goat “Nikki” on the nose and smiled before he shook my hand but the BEST memory was the Tulsa State Fair handshake.

Tell us about your recent champion:
Her name is Trixie, she was bred by BTW, from day one she has always been so friendly and easy to work with. It’s like she knew she was a show goat from the first day she walked in my barn.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Anxious

Favorite Livestock Show:
Now it’s Tulsa State fair, but I also loved going to Louisville last year because of all of our friends and memories I made there.

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Halter Breaking

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Matea Gordon

We caught up with Matea Gordon, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Aksarben Stock Show! Learn a little more about Matea below!

Age: 18

Hometown: Sturgis, SD

School: South Dakota State University Majoring in Ag Business

Future Plans:
I plan to work in agriculture and start my own business.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing goats for 10 years.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Besides showing livestock, my hobbies include traveling, graphic design, and shopping.

Best stock show memory:
Winning Reserve Champion Market Goat at Aksarben was for sure my favorite and best stock show memory. It has been a dream of mine since I started showing to be champion or reserve at a big show like Aksarben, and I am very thankful for all the support and guidance to achieve this dream.

Tell us about your recent champion:
My goat’s name was Snickers! He was bred by Schrank Show Goats and placed by Cooper Bounds and Carson Wheeler. He was the South Dakota Summer Spotlight Champion and 3rd Overall at the South Dakota State Fair.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
South Dakota State Fair

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Halter Breaking

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Maggie McDonald

We caught up with Maggie McDonald, the exhibitor the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Goats at the 2022 Arkansas Youth Expo and the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Arkansas State Fair! Learn a little more about Maggie below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Magnolia, Arkansas

School: Magnolia High School

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have shown for 10 years. I also show sheep.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Why would I need another hobby if I can show livestock?

Best stock show memory:
My best stock show memory would be winning the Market Lamb show at Arizona Nationals. I had never shown at that show before and making the 20 hour drive I just wanted to go have fun. I always dreamed of winning a national show but so many others dream of that too. I doubted myself often and thought I would never be able to do something like that.

Tell us about your recent champions:
The AYE champions name is Jordy and he’s from Fledderjoahnn Show Goats. He is sired by Big Al and was placed by Alex Prickett. He is a barn favorite with a curious personality.

My other goat, Jerry, was fortunate enough to be named grand champion at the state fair under Clay Burson and Reserve grand champion under Spencer Scotten at the AYE. He has always been a favorite in our barn.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited. The celebration of champions will get anyone watching it excited but as an exhibitor getting my name called to run on stage is a feeling I worked for all year.I had just won the Sheep show and I was pumped. I knew that I had worked extremely hard for this moment and was anxious to see if all that work had paid off.

Favorite Livestock Show:
My favorite livestock show would have to be AYE. I never thought that showing under circus tents would be something I looked forward to each year but it is my favorite show.

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Justin Satterfield

We caught up with Justin Satterfield, the exhibitor the Reserve Supreme Champion Doe at the 2022 Arkansas Youth Expo! Learn a little more about Justin below!

Age: 18

Hometown: Norfork, Arkansas

School: Mountain Home High School

Future Plans:
Breed show goats and help other kids succeed

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
5 years/goats only

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Hunting/fishing

Best stock show memory:
Shaking the judges hand when I was chosen for Reserve Champion Supreme Doe at AYE

Tell us about your recent champion:
Bred by Premier/Bounds Sire: Tag Team Dam: She Said (sib to champion heavy weight at Houston)

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Accomplishment

Favorite Livestock Show:
Arkansas Youth Expo

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
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Jacey Treadwell

We caught up with Jacey Treadwell, exhibitor of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Tulsa State Fair! Learn a little more about Jacey below!

Age: 14

Hometown: Talala, Oklahoma

School: Oologah/Talala high school

Future Plans:
I plan to graduate high school and then pursue a degree in animal science and work as an AI tech.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing for 9 years and would like to show cattle.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I help run my family’s ranch, Diamond T show goats.

Best stock show memory:
Winning Res. Grand Champion Market Wether at the Tulsa state fair.

Tell us about your recent champion:
In the beginning he was a tough one to figure out but in the end he did his job very well.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Anxious

Favorite Livestock Show:
American Royal

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing Water Buckets

Dakota Thurmond

We caught up with Ms. Daktoa Thurmond of Oklahoma! Cara recently exhibited the Reserve Grand Market Goat at Oklahoma Youth Expo! Learn a little bit more about Dakota below!

Age: 10

Grade: 4th

Hometown: Roosevelt, OK

How long have you lived there?
All my life!

How many kids are in your grade?
No idea! I went to Epic this year!

Most interesting thing about your town?
We can have farm animals in our backyard.

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
Snyder 4-H Jr. Secretary, 4-H Speech Team, Gifted and Talented, Pistol Pete Partners, and Jacie’s Gems (OSU Cowgirl basketball).

Do you play sports? If so what?
Softball (catcher), basketball, and dance.

What is the population of your hometown?
Less than 200!

What is one thing you wish you had there?
A Chick-fil-A and a school.

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
We know most of the people, I can ride my scooter or bicycle around town and being able to hunt all the time at the ranch.

We caught up with Dakota Thurmond, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Wether Dam at the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair! Learn a little more about Dakota below!

Age: 9

Hometown: Roosevelt, Oklahoma

School: Snyder Public Schools

Future Plans:
My future plans are to continue showing and hit some major and national shows.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
This is my second year showing in 4-H. I showed one year before I could show in 4-H.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
When I’m not showing, I love hunting, playing softball, piano, swimming, and taking dance.

Best stock show memory:
My best show memories are winning ten showmanships last year, seven of them in a row, two of them being State Fair and OYE!

Tell us about your recent champion:
Blister won division I lightweight and went on to win Grand Wether Dam. I was nervous and excited!

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Nervous!

Favorite Livestock Show:
My favorite livestock show is OYE.

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Jozie White

We caught up with Jozie White, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Tulsa State Fair! Learn a little more about Jozie below!

Age: 8

Hometown: Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

School: Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary

Future Plans:
My future plans are to show goats until I graduate high school. I want to go to college at the University of Arkansas. I would like to be a Vet one day.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
This is my first year to show in 4H. I am a goat girl all the way.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I like to ride horses, swim and am learning to judge livestock when I’m not showing goats.

Best stock show memory:
Winning the Tulsa State Fair!

Tell us about your recent champion:
His name is Tuk. He came from Went Show Goats in Nebraska.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
Tulsa State Fair

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Jaci Falkenstien

We caught up with Jaci Falkenstien, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Goat and Reserve Grand Champion Doe at the 2022 Aksarben Stock Show! Learn a little more about Jaci below!

Age: 15

Hometown: Bartlett, KS

School: I went to Bartlett Grade School in Kansas USD 506 from K-8th Grade. It is a small local school with about 120 kids K-8th. I now attend Labette County High School, a 4A high school in Altamont, Kansas.

Future Plans:
I don’t know for sure what I want to do when I get older, but at this point, I want to major in small animal embryo transfer and minor in zoololgy.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have shown for 7 years. I showed cattle one year, sheep one year, pigs for two years, and I show horses at the county level. I prefer showing goats.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Other hobbies that I enjoy are playing basketball and I am active in my church youth group. A majority of my time is spent working in our family business improving the quality of show goats we raise.

Best stock show memory:
My best stock show memory so far would probably have to be this year. Earlier this month I was blessed being named Champion Senior Showman, showing the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat, and raising and showing the Supreme Doe at the Kansas State Fair. Just a few weeks later, we competed at the Aksarben Stock Show where I was named Reserve Champion Senior Showman, showed the Grand Champion Market Goat, and raised and showed the same doe as Reserve Supreme Doe.

This memory is rivaled by the year 2019 when I showed the Grand Champion Market Goat at the Kansas State Fair with a wether we had raised followed by a market goat win at the Aksarben Stock Show with a goat my brother had planned to show at the American Royal. Like many sotck show families, we spend numerous hours in the barn with our animals and our family making memories.

Tell us about your recent champion:
I really liked the goat I showed. I am not very good at naming my wethers so this one’s name was Went after his breeder. He had a great personality and was pretty easy to show except when he is backing out of the brace or not wanting to walk. He was raised by Went Show Goats and was placed by Kempker, Bounds, and Ausmus. I will miss having him in the barn.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
This is probably the hardest question for me because there are so many thoughts going through my mind like excited, anxious, and joyful. If I were to pick just one, I would say grateful. I’m grateful for the people that have pushed me to get where I am, but also that God has put me in the place to be able to compete at the level I do.

Favorite Livestock Show:
I don’t really have a favorite Livestock Show, but if I were to pick one: I would say Aksarben Stock Show. They genuinely care about the people who are showing. They have great facilities with plenty of room and work hard to put on a great show.

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Chaning Water Buckets

Addison Hodgson

We caught up with Addison Hodgson, exhibitor of the Reseve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Colorado State Fair! Learn a little more about Addison below!

Age: 15

Hometown: Eaton, CO

School: Freshman at Eaton High School

Future Plans:
I would love to play volleyball in college and study to become an elementary school teacher

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
This has been my 7th year showing. I show both market goats and market hogs

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Volleyball and spending time with family and friends

Best stock show memory:
Winning Reserve Champion Market Goat at the Colorado State Fair

Tell us about your recent champion:
His name was Turbo and he was always stubborn, but a lot of fun to work with and show

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
Weld County Fair

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Cleaning Pens

Madison Goecke

We caught up with Madison Goecke, exhibitor of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Kentucky State Fair! Learn a little more about Madison below!

Age: 21

Hometown: Augusta, Kentucky

School: Oklahoma State University

Future Plans:
I plan to attend vet school in the Fall of 2023. I want to come home and be a practicing Food Animal Veterinarian.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing since I could remember, so basically my whole life! Throughout my show career, I have shown pigs, cattle, and goats!

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I am on the 2022 OSU Livestock Judging Team, and I enjoy just hanging out with family and friends!

Best stock show memory:
My favorite stock show memory will always be having the privilege of winning Grand and Reserve Market Goats at the 2018 Kentucky State Fair. To this day, I am still the only one who has ever two-holed one of the market shows at our state fair!

Tell us about your recent champion:
My goat is named Skills, and he was bred by Miller Boer Goats in Thorntown, Indiana. He is out of Rafiki, so we kicked it a little old school with him! He was a goofball who we always feared would hurt himself because he loved to jump and play in his pen, but would stop for a head pet and animal crackers!

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Grateful.

I am grateful to have grown up in an industry that has given me so much. This was my last time showing as a junior exhibitor, so it was a bittersweet moment.

Favorite Livestock Show:
Kentucky State Fair

I love national shows, but there’s nothing like the green shavings in the middle of August!

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Halter Breaking

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Rylee Anderson

We caught up with Rylee Anderson, exhibitor of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Missouri State Fair! Learn a little more about Rylee below!

Age: 16

Hometown: Chillicothe, MO

School: Chillicothe High School

Future Plans:
When I graduate High School, I want to attend at Redlands Community Collage and OSU. After college, I want to be a veterinarian and travel around the U.S doing AI on sheep and goats.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing livestock for 9 years now and i also show sheep and pigs!

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I am involved with FFA, livestock judging, basketball, and running track and field!

Best stock show memory:
I think my favorite stock show memory is being titled Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2021 Missouri State Fair!

Tell us about your recent champion:
My recent champion was my Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Missouri State Fair. His name was “Peaches” and he came out of the Pfeiffer Farms Online March Sale. I had picked Peaches out of myself when me and my dad walked through the goats. He was the sweetest goat and my favorite one to show! He sure was the best!

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
I think my favorite livestock show would definitely have to be the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado!

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Anna Vetter

We caught up with Anna Vetter, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Colorado State Fair! Learn a little more about Anna below!

Age: 16

Hometown: Bennett, Colorado

School: Byers High School

Future Plans:
I want to go to college and play softball. I would like to do something with animals and agriculture.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing in 4-H for 8. I also show sheep and chickens. At my county fair I also show pigs and cattle.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
My others hobbies are softball and FFA. I am the Vice President in my FFA chapter. I also play softball at Strasburg Highschool.

Best stock show memory:
Getting Reserve Champion Goat my first year showing at the Colorado State Fair. And winning Grand Champion Goat for 3 years in a row at the Colorado State Fair.

Tell us about your recent champion:
My goats name was Creature, he had a very big personality. He was raised by Blue Team Wethers in Zephyr, Texas. Creature was the Grand Champion Goat at the Colorado State Fair.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Pride. I was proud that I was showing Creature and that all my work and dedication had payed off.

Favorite Livestock Show:
National Western Stock Show.

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Halter Breaking

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Cleaning Pens

Phoenix Stacy

We caught up with Phoenix Stacy, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Kentucky State Fair! Learn a little more about Phoenix below!

Age: 13

Hometown: Greenup, KY

School: McKell Middle School

Future Plans:
To focus on school and get my degree in animal science and join a college livestock judging team

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
8 years sometimes I will show lambs

Best stock show memory:
Winning Kentucky State Fair

Tell us about your recent champion:
He was a dang good specimen

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Nervous

Favorite Livestock Show:
Kentucky State Fair

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Trig Stoller

We caught up with Trig Stoller, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Illinois State Fair! Learn a little more about Trig below!

Age: 11

Hometown: Gridley, IL

School: 6th grade at El Paso Gridley Middle School

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
This was my first year showing goats, I’m a pig kid!

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
When not working in the barn, you can find me playing basketball, JFL football or swimming. At the National shows I enjoy competing in the livestock judging and skill a thon contests.

Best stock show memory:
Spending time in the Hall of Champions at the IL State Fair with friends of all species winners and playing bags at the National Shows.

Tell us about your recent champion:
Bred by Went Show Goats.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Nervous!

Favorite Livestock Show:
World Pork Expo

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Thomas Limbach

We caught up with Thomas Limbach, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Commercial Doeat the 2022 Missouri State Fair! Learn a little more about Thomas below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Eugene, Missouri

School: Eldon High School/Missouri School for the Blind

Future Plans:
I plan to graduate high school and go to college, eventually becoming a sports broadcaster.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I’ve been showing for 8 years. I also show pigs.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Playing sports

Best stock show memory:
Winning Reserve Overall Market Goat at the Missouri State Fair last year and making it into the Sale of Champions

Tell us about your recent champion:
I recently showed the Champion Commercial Doe at the 2022 Missouri State Fair. Her name was Sydney and she came from Trent Kempker and Kempker Livestock.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
Missouri State Fair

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Cash Voegele

We caught up with Cash Voegele, the exhibitor the Grand Champion 4-H Market Goat at the 2022 Iowa State Fair! Learn a little more about Cash below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Lennox, SD

School: Parker High School

Future Plans:
Attend a junior college to judge livestock, major in ag business and become an auctioneer.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
This is my 3rd year showing goats. I also show cattle and pigs. I started showing pigs when I was 3.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I love to hunt and fish.

Best stock show memory:
This past year at the National Western I was reserve champion swine showman and went on to be Premier Swine exhibitor.

Tell us about your recent champion:
Pablo won the heavyweight division weighing in at 103 and went on to become overall grand champion 4-H market goat.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
National Western

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Halter Breaking

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Max Petzenhauser

We caught up with Max Petzenhauser, the exhibitor of the Grand Champion FFA Market Goat at the 2022 Iowa State Fair! Learn a little more about Max below!

Age: 18

Hometown: Roland, IA

School: Black Hawk East

Future Plans:
Currently on the black hawk judging team and plan to transfer and judge at another college after black hawk. I will Perdue an Animal science major and will plan to continue my showgoat operation named Premier Showgoats.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
6 years and I show pigs and sheep as well

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Livestock judging ,goat jacking for customers, lifting and being with my teammates at blackhawk

Best stock show memory:
Winning aksarben has to be my favorite

Tell us about your recent champion:
His name was Clarke and he was bred by fleddarjohaan showgoats and was placed by business partner,fellow goat enthusiast and good friend Cooper Bounds.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Confindent

Favorite Livestock Show:
NAILE

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
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Tayton Dains

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

Sarabeth Decious

We caught up with Sarabeth Decious, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Meat Goat and the Grand Champion 4-H Breeding Doe at the 2022 Iowa State Fair! Learn a little more about Sarabeth below!

Age: 14

Hometown: Tracy, IA

School: Pella High

Future Plans:
Show the wheels off my trailer

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I’ve been showing since i was about 3, there’s been a few heifers and ewes along the way but mostly goats.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Shopping and Jamming out in the truck with friends and family

Best stock show memory:
The tent attack of 2021. Pheonix AZ. Ask Jake P

Tell us about your recent champions:
Kokomo is a Rip daughter bred by Blue Team Wethers, she was Division 1 Champion and Grand Overall Breeding Doe. Beach Boy is a Hoss son bred by Blue Team Wethers, he was Division 2 Champion and Reserve Overall Market Wether.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Anxious

Favorite Livestock Show:
Arizona Nationals or The American Royal, we have a lot of family history at both.

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Cleaning Pens

Parker Miller

We caught up with Parker Miller, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Wether Dam at the 2022 Indiana State Fair! Learn a little more about Parker below!

Age: 11

Hometown: Thorntown, IN

School: Homeschool

Future Plans:
I plan to continue showing goats and pigs. I hope to someday take over the family farm.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
This is my 3rd year in 4H but I started showing goats when I was 6 years old. I also show pigs and occasionally cattle.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I enjoy collecting toy tractors and gardening.

Best stock show memory:
My favorite memory was in 2021 when I won both Grand and Reserve Grand Wether Dam at the Indiana State Fair.

Tell us about your recent champion:
I won Reserve Grand Wether Dam at the Indiana State Fair.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Grateful

Favorite Livestock Show:
Indiana Stock Show

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Halter Breaking

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Maxwell Scamihorn

We caught up with Maxwell Scamihorn, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Wether Dam at the 2022 Indiana State Fair! Learn a little more about Maxwell below!

Age: 18

Hometown:Terre Haite, IN

School: Purdue University

Future Plans:
I plan to study animal science at Purdue University. I hope to become a vet one day.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing goats for 8 years. I showed swine for 5 years.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Fishing, lifting weights, spending time with my mom, two sisters, and brother-in-law.

Best stock show memory:
My best memories of showing are taking long road trips with my dad. Those mementoes are so important because I lost my dad last year.

Tell us about your recent champion:
My recent champion’s name started out as Viper until she lost one of her horns and we renamed her Unicorn. She has a wide skeleton and a wide rack. She Carrie’s the width of her each throughout her whole top. She balances on the profile well while still having plenty of mass.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Surreal

Favorite Livestock Show:
The Indiana State Fair

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Spencer Goettemoeller

We caught up with Spencer Goettemoeller, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Indiana State Fair! Learn a little more about Spencer below!

Age: 14

Hometown: Farmland, Indiana

School: Driver Middle School

Future Plans:
Attend college and judge livestock but eventually go to dental school and become an orthodontist

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
5 years showing goats.
Showing cattle for 9 years.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Football

Best stock show memory:
My best show memories are- winning Indiana State fair 2 years in a row and winning Chi junior Nationals back to back with the same heifer/cow-calf pair

Tell us about your recent champion:
My goat, lil Joe Burrow, was Reserve Grand at Indiana State Fair. He was a lightweight weighing 69#. He was raised by Droppert Livestock and sold to us by Glen Martin and Cooper Bounds. He was one of the best goats I have ever shown.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Intense

Favorite Livestock Show:
American Royal

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Halter Breaking

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Colton Kephart

We caught up with Colton Kephart, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Indiana State Fair! Learn a little more about Colton below!

Age: 15

Hometown: Bargersville, IN

School: Indian Creek High School

Future Plans:
I plan on competing nationally on the Johnson County 4-h livestock and skillathon judging teams, as well as all attending college to pursue a career in agriculture.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing since age 4. I show pigs and sheep as well as goats

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Farming and fishing

Tell us about your recent champion:
I won grand champion goat at the Indiana State Fair. He was bred by HJ showstock, placed by Bounds Show Goats.

Favorite Livestock Show:
Indiana State Fair

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Clipping

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Halter Breaking

Banners or Buckles
Buckles

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Ty Murphy

We caught up with Ty Murphy, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Wether at the 2022 Missouri State Fair! Learn a little more about Ty below!

Age: 12

Hometown: Hustonia, MO

School: I attend Sweet Spring R-7

Future Plans:
In the future I would like to finish school and continue to be active in agriculture and the show industry by raising and selling competitive show goats.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing livestock for 6 years. I show pigs, goats and cattle.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I like to play baseball, bass fish and play cornhole.

Best stock show memory:
Winning the 2022 Missouri State Fair goat show.

Tell us about your recent champion:
My recent champions name was rocky. He was raised by Went show goats and sold by Kempker Livestock.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
I was nervous but also very happy at the same time one because I was showing my goat and just how far we had came this far.

Favorite Livestock Show:
Missouri State Fair

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
Banners

Cleaning Pens or Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets
Changing/Cleaning Water Buckets

Drew Clemons

We caught up with Drew Clemons, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Doe at the 2022 Ohio State Fair! Learn a little more about Drew below!

Age: 14

Hometown: Wakeman, OH

School: Western Reserve high school

Future Plans:
Raise show goats

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
6 years. No other species.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I play volleyball and run track.

Best stock show memory:
Winning reserve champion commercial doe along with two of our other does in the final drive at Ohio state fair.

Tell us about your recent champion:
She is a big paint doe who has brought home lots of banners this summer sired by our buck lumbergh.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Equipped

Favorite Livestock Show:
Louisville

THIS OR THAT
Washing or Clipping
Washing

Halter Breaking or Training to Brace
Training to Brace

Banners or Buckles
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Braxton Method

We caught up with Braxton Method, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Ohio State Fair! Learn a little more about Braxton below!

Age: 13

Hometown: Wapakoneta, OH

Grade: 7th Grade

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goats this name was Rooster. He was the brother to the 6th overall at the Ohio State Fair last year.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
The 2023 Grand Champion at the Ohio State fair was my favorite goat so far.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show is Kansas City American Royal because I get to see my friends from all over the United States.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
Work hard everyday, don’t skip days working the goats in the barn. My mom says to win you cannot have the “i’ll do it later” attitude. I also have all of my banenrs in my bedroom and that is a daily reminder to stay focused.

Who has been your biggest influence?
My biggest influence is my late uncle, Jordan Fledderjohann. He was by far one of the most influential people in the goat industry. He set high standards in the goat instustry and has molded it into what it is today.

The goats that have won the Ohio State Fair the last 2 years were both raised by goats that are part of the Fledderjohann Show Goat herd, which was started by Jordan.

Jordan won the Ohio 7 times in his show career. It means the world to me that I can continue to show goats and win the Ohio State Fair to continue to keep his legacy alive.

We caught up with Braxton Method, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Ohio State Fair! Learn a little more about Braxton below!

Age: 12

Hometown: Wapakoneta, OH

School: Botkins Local School

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
This is my third year showing goats. I tried showing pigs once but did not like them near as much as the goats.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Hunting, fishing, riding the 4-wheeler and playing flag football.

Best stock show memory:
Having 3 out of the 6 goats in the final drive at the Ohio State Fair but winning Grand Champion tops them all.

Tell us about your recent champion:
His name was Jester and he weighed in at 83 pounds. He was the Middleweight Champion.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
Ohio State Fair

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Ethan Davies

We caught up with Ethan Davies, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Ohio State Fair! Learn a little more about Ethan below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Bowling Green, OH

Grade: Senior

What’s your Goat name? and what made him/her so special?
My goats name was Trigger. I knew he was special from the start. His personality and strong show presence made him unique.

Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite Goat?
Out of all my years of showing, this goat was definitely my favorite

What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Keep your cool and don’t suck.

What’s your dream college to attend?
I have a hand full of favorites but I’d say Lincoln Land and Butler are at the top.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
My favorite thing to do in the barn is working hair and jamming out to music.

What’s your favorite show? and why?
My favorite show is the NAILE. There is just something special about showing on the green shavings.

How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
I keep my focus on the end goal every day in the barn.

Who has been your biggest influence?
My biggest influence has been Cooper Bounds and Paige Pence. I’m very thankful for all of their support throughout my show career.

We caught up with Ethan Davies, the exhibitor the Reseve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Ohio State Fair! Learn a little more about Ethan below

Age: 16

Hometown: Bowling Green, OH

School: Penta

Future Plans:
Attend a Junior College and major in Animal Science.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
8 years. I also show cattle and sheep.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Livestock Judging

Best stock show memory:
Winning Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the Ohio State Fair (2022) and
Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer at the NAILE (2021).

Tell us about your recent champion:
His name was Jester and he weighed in at 83 pounds. He was the Middleweight Champion.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Blessed

Favorite Livestock Show:
NAILE

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Khloe Nelson

We caught up with Khloe Nelson, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat and Breeding Doe at the 2022 Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo! Learn a little more about Khloe below!

Age: 13

Hometown: New Richland, MN

School: Owatonna Middle School

Future Plans:
I want to be involved in the livestock industry but I don’t know what part of it yet!

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
7 years showing I started showing sheep then started showing goats a few years later

Best stock show memory:
Probably winning the market goats and breeding goats at expo

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Nervous/anxious

Favorite Livestock Show:
Louisville

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Sayde Allen

And last, but certainly not least, to round out our 2022 Oklahoma Youth Expo Exhibitor Spotlights, we have the young lady that exhibited the Grand Champion Market Goat, Sayde Allen! To top things off, after snagging that title she circled back in the ring to also receive that handshake for Grand Champion Market Lamb.

Age: 12

Hometown: Elk City, OK

School Attending: Canute Elementary School

Future Plans:
I plan to attend Oklahoma State University in hopes of being on the judging team or athletic team.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing for 8 years. I also show goats and pigs.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
In my free time I enjoy playing softball and basketball. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

My biggest stock show memory:
Two of my best friends, Brayden Bowers and Reagan Rodgers and I always bet on who will win showmanship. Whoever loses has to buy ice cream for everyone!

Tell us about your recent champion.
“Chief,” was special to me. We had a great bond and he brought me a lot of success throughout the show season.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Nervous but thankful to be there!

Favorite Livestock Show:
My favorite show is OYE!

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Jase Sparks

Learn about the young man that won Reserve Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Oklahoma Youth Expo, Jase Sparks!

Age: 14

Hometown: Hartshorne, Oklahoma

School Attending: Hartshorne Junior High

Future Plans:
I plan to attend college after high school and would like to participate in livestock judging.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I started showing pigs when I was 3 years old and showed my first goat when I was 6. I have also shown sheep.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I enjoying fishing/hunting and livestock judging with my dad who is my ag teacher.

Best stock show memory:
In 2021 I finally got the Limo ride at OYE and this year I was Reserve Grand Overall Market Wether Goat at OYE.

Tell us about your recent champions.
My recent win at OYE was with my goat (Terry). He was special from the moment we got him. He always loved showing himself off I guess you can say he knew he was good.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
Oklahoma Youth Expo!

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Addyson Schneberger

We caught up with Addyson Schneberger, exhibitor of the Reserve Supreme Breeding Doe at the 2022 Tulsa State Fair! Learn a little more about Addyson below!

Age: 16

Hometown:Carnegie, OK

School: Carnegie High School

Future Plans:
I would like to attend a junior college and participate on the livestock judging team and finish up at Oklahoma State University and earn a degree in Ag Communications or Ag Business.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I been showing for about ten years, and showed my first goat when I was about 6 years old. No, I only have goats in the barn right now.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I am very involved in my FFA chapter, livestock judging, public speaking and also enjoy playing softball.

Best stock show memory:
My favorite stockshow memory was winning the Oklahoma Youth Expo in 2021 with Ted, a wether goat that my family raised. Sharing that experience with a great team of friends and supporters will be something I remember forever. #Tedwinsfairs

Tell us about your recent champion:
82 was a doe that my family raised and from the time she was a baby she was a very special doe. We knew when she was born that she was one of the best does we have raised. She is also a full sib to Ted, our OYE wether.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Nervousness. I was very nervous to be in the grand drive but thankful for the opportunity.

Favorite Livestock Show:
The Oklahoma Youth Expo is my favorite livestock show.

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Baylor Pearson

Baylor Pearson made it to the backdrop at Oklahoma Youth Expo with his Champion Wether Dam! Find our what he enjoys when not showing in our interview below!

Age: 14

Hometown: El Reno, OK

School Attending: El Reno

Future Plans:
Continue to show and then attend Oklahoma State

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
Around 9 years

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Fishing

Best stock show memory:
Any with friends and family there with me

Tell us about your recent champions.
She was crazy but had a great personality

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Nervous

Favorite Livestock Show:
OYE

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Stratley Strube

We caught up with Stratley Strube, exhibitor of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 State Fair of Texas! Learn a little more about Stratley below!

Age: 10

Hometown: San Angelo, Texas

School: Wall Elementary

Future Plans:
Attend Texas A&M University and study to be a Vet

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
3rd year. Yes. Goats and I have one steer for this year

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, 4H food challenge and Food Show, raising mini aussie puppies and church activities.

Best stock show memory:
First year at Dallas in the big ring and won my class with a family favorite lamb named Calvin

Tell us about your recent champion:
His name was Shocker and was raised by Hutto Livestock. He was pretty stubborn and hard to get leading. He grew out exactly like we wanted him to and was very fun to show in Dallas.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Pumped

Favorite Livestock Show:
Houston

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Stratley Strube recently made it to the backdrop with her Grand Champion Market Goat at Rodeo Austin! She shares more about her favorite stock show and memories in our interview below!

Age: 9

Hometown: Wall, Texas

School Attending: Wall Elementary

Future Plans:
Go to Texas A&M and become a teacher and help my dad with Strube Livestock.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have shown lambs and goats for 2 years. I might show steers next years.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Basketball, Raising Mini Aussies, 4H Food Challenge and Baking.

Best stock show memory:
Making it to the grand drive my first year at Houston with my lamb and goat.

Tell us about your recent champions.
We named him Dale Yeah. He was very hairy and stubborn!

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited.

Favorite Livestock Show:
Houston

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Sunny Cowley

Sunny Cowley exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Goat at the 2022 Houston Stock Show. Read about her wethers unlikely path to the backdrop in our interview below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Amarillo, Texas

School Attending: Canyon High School

Future Plans:
I plan to attend Texas A&M University in the fall and major in Animal Science with a minor in political science. I hope to one day work in developing agricultural policy at the state or national level.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing goats for 10 years. I also show sheep.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Livestock Judging

Best stock show memory:
My best show memory happened this fall when I won the State Fair of Texas with a wether that my family raised. We have been raising goats since I was one. It felt great to reach our goal of raising a major show champion.

Tell us about your recent champions.
As crazy as it sounds, Stimpy was not supposed to be a show wether. When we bought him, he was destined for the sale barn. He had gotten real sick as a baby and was buckled over on his front end. He had been so sick that Maycon had never castrated him. My dad bought him to be a teaser buck. When we got him home, we stuck him in a outside with the feeder goats and forgot about him. For some reason, he started eating good, and his front legs straightened up. After about two months, my dad called Maycon to ask if we could surgically castrate Stimpy to make him a wether, and Maycon agreed. We really thought he would just be a nice wether for my sister to show. But he just kept getting better. By November, we realized he was the best wether we had in the barn. Even at that, it wasn’t until we took the hair off of him right before Houston that we realized what an impressive goat he was. Still, we never dreamed he would do what he did.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Anxious

Favorite Livestock Show:
State Fair of Texas. It’s one day in, show the next day. The weather is always good. It is laid back and relaxing.

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Reagan Miller

Learn more about the exhibitor of the Reserve Champion Market Goat at the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show, Reagan Miller!

Age: 9

Hometown: Seagraves, Texas

School Attending: 3rd grader at Kelley Elementary in Denver City, Texas

Future Plans:
Continuing showing goats and lambs, I have a lot of years left since this was my first year showing at Texas Majors. Also I plan on finishing my education in Denver City and then attending college. I would like be a Vet or ENT.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
4 years but this is my first year at Texas majors.
I show lambs also.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Dancing

Best stock show memory:
Winning Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at San Antonio this year!

Tell us about your recent champions.
His Name was Black Ninja. We bought him from Blue Team Wethers.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
San Antonio

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Brynlee Hogg

We caught up with Brynlee Hogg, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show! Learn a little more about Brynlee below!

Age: 16

Grade: Sophomore

Hometown: Lubbock, TX

How long have you lived there?
I have lived in Lubbock my whole life.

How many kids are in your grade?
There are around 45 kids in my grade.

Most interesting thing about your town?
Something interesting about my town is we have this place called Cook’s Garage where they hold huge concerts and parties. People from all around Lubbock come and it’s such an amazing experience.

Do you serve on any clubs/organizations? If so, what?
I am a debutante in Lubbock and I am a member of the National Charity League. I am also a member of Lubbock County 4H.

Do you play sports? If so what?
I play varsity softball at Trinity Christian School.

What is the population of your hometown?
I would say Lubbock has around 260,000 people in It.

What is one thing you wish you had there?
I definitely wish we had an In-and-Out Burger but maybe one day we will have one.

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
I love all of the communities that have been formed in Lubbock. You will always find the nicest group of people no matter where you go in Lubbock.

Kendra Myers

We caught up with Kendra Myers, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Wether Dam at the 2022 NAILE! Learn a little more about Kendra below!

Your favorite stock show memory?
Winning the NAILE

Favorite road trip snack?
Cheez-it Duoz and Peach Red Bull

Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
Lucky socks!

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We caught up with Kendra Myers! Kendra exhibited the Grand Champion Doe at New Years Nationals!

Age: 19

Hometown: Kathryn, North Dakota

School Attending: Black Hawk East

Future Plans:
Transfer to Western Illinois University after Black Hawk to continue my education in Agriculture Business

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I started showing hogs when I was 6, breeding heifers when I was 8, and eventually got into goats when I was 9

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Trying to keep up with Carson Wheeler and Cooper Bounds’ crazy ideas!

Best stock show memory:
Accidentally grabbing my sister’s (very short sister’s) jeans and looking like I was ready for a flood while showing my doe at the boer nats!

Tell us about your recent champions.
Brenna definitely has a mind of her own but she loves being a show doe and getting extra attention! She’s a flush mate to Finders Keepers and was bred by Allan Morgan.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Anxious

Favorite Livestock Show:
Louisville!

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Flint Kennedy

We caught up with Flint Kennedy, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2023 Sioux Empire Livestock Show! Learn a little more about Flint below!

Age: 7

Grade: 1st

Hometown: Kirkville, IA

How long have you lived there?
7 years

How many kids are in your grade?
12

Most interesting thing about your town?
There’s a stop sign.

Do you play sports? If so what?
Football & Basketball

What is the population of your hometown?
35

What is one thing you wish you had there?
Mexican Restaurant & The Allen Girls

What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
Granny and Papa live here.

We caught up with the young man that exhibited both the Grand and Reserve Grand Market Goats in Sioux Falls, Flint Kennedy!

Age: 6

Hometown: Kirkville, IA

School Attending: Eddyville Elementary School

Future Plans:
Go to 1st Grade.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been in the showing for 2 years. I also show sheep.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Farming, Ninja warrior, wrestling, t-ball.

Tell us about your recent champions.
Thunder was bred by Cooper & Boden. He liked running on the treadmill.
Billy was bred by Alan Morgan. He played tag with me in the yard.

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Gametime

Favorite Livestock Show:
Louisville

Favorite Barn Music:
Thunder & Old Town Road

Favorite nightly task:
Set my goats up in front of the mirror.

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Kenna Cooley

We caught up with Kenna Cooley of Kansas! Kenna recently exhibited the Grand Champion Market Goat at Aksarben as well as 5th Overall Wether Dam at the North American!

Age: 15

Hometown/School: I am currently a Sophomore at West Franklin High School in Pomona, KS.

Future Plans:
I plan to attend Oklahoma State University and major in Ag education. I’d like to be an Ag teacher/FFA advisor, along with raising livestock.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing goats for 7 years. I don’t show any other species.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I am actively involved in 4-H and FFA. I am currently the Treasurer for my HS FFA Chapter. I also play basketball.

Best stock show memory:
My best stock show memory to date is wining Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2021 Aksarben Stock Show. I picked that goat out when he was just a few weeks old. Seeing the happiness that win brought to my family and friends was the best feeling ever!

Tell us about your recent champion.
I exhibited the 5th overall wether dam (Division 1 Champion) at NAILE in Louisville, raised by Kempker Livestock known in the barn as Night Hawk. I could never thank Trent and Emma Kempker enough for raising such amazing animals along with shaping me into the showman and person I am today. Truly blessed!

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Proud

Favorite Livestock Show:
AKSARBEN

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Sandra Clinger

Sandra recently exhibited the 3rd Overall Market Goat at the North American! Learn more about her in our interview with her!

Age: 17

Hometown/School: Yuma Catholic High School – Yuma, Arizona

Future Plans:
Attend Oklahoma State University and obtain a degree in Animal Science.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing market goats for 7 years, market sheep for 4 years, and market steers for 2 years.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
Other than showing livestock, I like to spend time with friends and family!

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited – I love knowing that all of my hard work has paid off to that point. It is very exciting to know that after a long day of showing, I made it to the grand drive.

Favorite Livestock Show:
I can’t decide between Louisville and Phoenix!

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Cara Cummins

We caught up with Cara Cummins, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2022 American Royal! Learn a little more about Cara below!

Your favorite stock show memory?
My favorite stock show memory would have to be winning grand champion goat at the 2022 American Royal, while my brother, Cooper, won reserve grand steer. Winning alongside him at his last show was something I will remember forever!

Favorite road trip snack?
Sweetarts Ropes and a Dr. Pepper!

Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
My lucky shirt is a black sweater, with a purple shirt and just a pair of 7’s. Ive worn the same belt forever and its turned very lucky!

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We caught up with Cara Cummins of Oklahoma! Cara recently exhibited the Grand Champion Market Goat in Louisville!

Age: 15

Hometown: Hollis, Oklahoma (Hollis High School)

Future Plans:
Go to Oklahoma State and major in Ag business

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing goats for almost 3 years! I grew up showing pigs and then started showing cattle. Now I show goats and cattle!

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I play basketball, run track and cross county, and cheer!

Best stock show memory:
Winning NAILE this year had to be my best memory.

Tell us about your recent champion.
His name was Dale. He was definitely my favorite goat that I have had in my barn!

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Nervous

Favorite Livestock Show:
OYE or NAILE

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Washing

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Training to Brace

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Banners

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Ava Shroyer

Get to know Ava Shroyer, the exhibitor of the Reserve Champion Market Goat at the 2021 American Royal!

Age: 16

Hometown: DeGraff, Ohio

School Attending: Indian Lake High School

Future Plans:
I plan to judge livestock at a junior college then transfer and continue judging livestock at a senior college.

How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing since I could walk. But as of 4-H I’ve been showing 8 years. Along with goats I also show sheep.

Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
FFA/4-H
Key Club
Basketball

Best stock show memory:
Winning my first “big” show with my goat, Walley. When we first started we didn’t know anything about goats so this was a huge victory for me and my family.

Tell us about your recent champion.
He was bred by Kedrick Miller out of Thorntown, Indiana
Sire-He Said

What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
Excited

Favorite Livestock Show:
The National Western Stock Show

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NAILENATIONAL CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

AMERICAN ROYALNATIONAL CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRCHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

Oct. 17, 2023 – Dallas, TX – Judge: Sierra Nauman

UTAH STATE FAIRCHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

COLORADO STATE FAIRCHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

Oct. 14, 2023 – Kansas City, MO – Judge: Leah Amstutz

Oct. 13, 2023 – Kansas City, MO – Judge: Skyler & Shannon Scotten

Oct. 15, 2023 – AR

Oct. 10, 2023 – TX – Judge: Ryan Mortvedt

Oct. 4, 2023 – AR – Judge: Sam Mattingly

Oct. 3-4, 2023 – Tulsa, OK

Oct. 2, 2023 – Dallas, TX – Judge: Skyler Scotten

NAILE
NATIONAL CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

AMERICAN ROYAL
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GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR
CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

UTAH STATE FAIR
CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT

COLORADO STATE FAIR
CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT