We caught up with San Antonio Stock Show Doe Judge, Kash Allen, 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?
I have judged a few smaller state fairs but this is my first Texas Major.
What do you look for when evaluating?
Not to sound like a cliche but the fundamentals of balance, skeletal quality, and body shape all go into making the initial sort.
If down to the last few, what will be your sort?
I love uniqueness and want livestock that push the envelope interms of extreme pieces, but they still have to do it in a package that is hard to pick on.
Did you judge in college? If so, where?
I judged at Eastern Oklahoma State college and then ended up at Oklahoma State.
What’s your occupation?
Agricultural Educator at Keys High School
What’s one show you look forward to every year?
The Oklahoma Youth Expo. It’s the last major stock show of the year for us and is incredible as far as the depth of quality across all species.
What’s your dream vacation?
I’m actually not a big fan of vacationing. I enjoy staying at home with my wife and relaxing, but if I had to pick one it would be a short cruise.
