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
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
