We caught up with Brisco Black, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat at the 2024 American Royal. Learn a little more about Brisco below!
If you had to use one word to describe the people supporting you, what would it be?
Team. We all work together as a team. At home- we each have our jobs to ensure every detail and task is accounted for. My dad tracks, my mom treadmills and does legs and I work and walk my animals. At the shows it’s the same way. Everyone who is there to support me- we all do it together as a team effort.
What was something that you have had to overcome as a showman to get to where you are now?
I am still working on it but I get nervous in the show ring still especially at the big shows and I tend to overwork my animals. I practice at the house to stay calm but nothing prepares you for how the pressure of the big stage makes you feel and react. I am hoping that going to more shows and continuing to gain confidence- I will become more calm when it matters.
If you could pick any animal you’ve ever had to be on your show string your whole show career, what animal would it be? Why?
It would be my spot goat that was Reserve at San Antonio last year. He really wanted to be a show goat and was just easy to get fed and showed so easily. He was also built so correctly that I think he would still do well for years to come.
If you had to pick a favorite judge, who would it be and why?
There is no way I could ever pick just one. There are several who I greatly respect their livestock experience and opinions. Several of these have made such an impact on my life and have made my dreams come true.
If you could pick another species to show, what would it be? Why?
To be honest, I am a goat kid. I show lambs as well but I enjoy showing and working my goats the most. They each have their own personalities and quirks which keeps the barn enjoyable and interesting every year!
How do you want to impact the livestock industry?
While I am showing, I hope that my positive energy and continuously progressing in the show ring impacts exhibitors who are showing or kids who are thinking about entering the livestock industry in a meaningful way. When I get older I hope to follow my parent’s footsteps and raise livestock of my own. Their drive and passion for youth makes me want to carry on the family tradition someday.
