We caught up with Paige Pence, the exhibitor the Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Doe at the 2022 New Year Nationals! Learn a little more about Paige below!
Your favorite stock show memory?
In the last year, we showed at the Mississippi Livestock Expo. We sent my dad to go get us Chick Fil A and the restaurant ended up being in a rehab center. He got the food and was not happy when he got back.
Favorite road trip snack?
Dr. Pepper and Twizzlers!
Do you have a lucky show shirt, jeans, etc? If so, what is it?
I try to show in one shirt every year that I think is unique!
If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be and why?
I wouldn’t want to change who I am because I’ve lived a pretty special life and have won some pretty cool things.
Tell us about your champion:
Her name is Twinkie. She is owned by Cooper Bounds and Bernard Ausmus. She was bred from Stork Livestock. She was sired by Strong Hand and was the Champion Lightweight and Reserve Champion Doe at NYN.
THIS OR THAT
Halter vs Chain:
Chain
Jackpots vs State Fairs:
State Fairs
Clipping vs Fitting:
Fitting
Buckles vs Banners:
Banners
We caught up with Paige Pence, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Market Goat and Doe at the 2022 Mississippi Youth Expo! Learn a little more about Paige below!
Age: 19
Hometown: New Carlisle, Ohio
School: Sophomore at Lake Land College
Future Plans:
I hope to graduate Lake Land and go to a Senior College to study Ag Communications and Animal Science
How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I started showing when I was 3. I started out with pigs, then I got into sheep, then goats and I finished off with cattle
Other hobbies besides showing livestock?
I enjoy helping my parents on the farm and helping younger youth inside and outside the show ring.
Best stock show memory:
There’s so many to pick from. I think recently at MLE I was able to see a Brahman cow up close and it was one of the coolest experiences ever. We don’t have them in Ohio and I wish we had more!
Tell us about your recent champion.
My wether Lemon was raised by Bernard Ausmus and Cooper Bounds. He is out of Daddy Issues and we purchased him in the Friday Night Fever Sale.
My doe Cruella was raised by Blue Team Wethers out of Fabio x Black Friday. She was the Champion Doe at the American Royal and Reserve D5 Wether Dam at NAILE.
What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
I was honored. It was such a cool experience to be involved in and everyone made me feel right at home!
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
Cleaning Pens
We caught up with Paige Pence, the exhibitor the Grand Champion Commercial Doe at the 2022 Ohio State Fair! Learn a little more about Paige below!
Age: 19
Hometown: New Carlisle, Ohio
School: I am currently attending Lake Land College and then transferring to Oklahoma State University for a degree in ag business and animal science.
Future Plans:
After graduating college and finishing my show career, I hope to still be involved with livestock whether being at shows helping all future and current exhibitors or around our farm managing our goat herd.
How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I have been showing since I was 3 years old. I started out with pigs when I was younger and then got into the sheep. Soon to follow after that was the goats, and then later on we got into steers.
Best stock show memory:
My favorite stock show memory would definitely have to be at the North American International Livestock Exposition when I won the wether dams and the wether show in 2020. It was a dream to at least try to accomplish one of those titles and after my doe (Karisa) received champion, I never imagined my wether (Kelsey) would win the next day. Still a moment I haven’t quite processed yet today and may never will.
Tell us about your recent champion:
My doe, Pinky is from Went Show Goats. She sold in the April Sale and is a Keep swinging x Jade. We’ve been very fortunate to win a few shows with her and even get reserve at a market show. She just recently won the Commercial Doe show at the Ohio State Fair. She will definitely be a hard one to let go and watch run around the pasture. I am very excited about her potential as a donor and to show her this fall at the majors.
What is one word that describes the feelings you had stepping foot into the Grand Drive?
I was extremely nervous going into the final drive because I knew she was of high quality and I was hoping she would cooperate out there. Her and I are pretty alike when it comes to attitude. The best words to describe it is outgoing and stubborn. Both go hand in hand.
Favorite Livestock Show:
American Royal or NAILE would have to be my favorites. I couldn’t possibly choose between them both because I have made so many friends and received so many memories from each over the last couple of years.
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
We caught up with Paige Pence the exhibitor the Reserve Champion Market Goat at the 2020 American Royal!
Age: 17
Hometown: New Carlisle, Ohio
School Attending: Miami East High School
How many years have you been showing? Do you show any other species?
I’ve been showing for 8 years! I show goats, sheep, cattle and pigs!
What’s one piece of advice you’d like to give to other showmen?
Keep working hard and never give up! The unexpected is bound to happen at some point so don’t give up on your dreams!
When I Grow Up I Want To….:
I want to be involved in Animal Sciences and be a possibly livestock judge!
My biggest stock show oops moment:
I forgot to put my Dude’s on before my class at NAILE and I wore tennis shoes the whole time! I still won my class, but I was so embarrassed!
One Thing You Might Not Know About Me Is:
I am an only child!
Favorite Livestock Show:
American Royal
Current Favorite Song:
Bury My Bones – Whiskey Myers
Favorite Sports Team:
Dallas Cowboys
THIS OR THAT
Barn Music – Loud As It Gets or Peace & Quiet?
Loud As It Gets!
Superstitions – Yes, of course! or Nope!
Yes, Of Course!
Pre-Show Jitters – Heck yes! or Calm As Can Be?
Heck Yes
Favorite Pictures – Backdrops or Candid Ringshots?
Candid Ringshots
