We caught up with Tulsa State Fair Junior Junior Breeding Doe Judge, Ryan Mortvedt, to ask him a few questions before he steps “INSIDE THE RING”!
What’s been your all time favorite goat you have judged?
I’ve seen a lot of very good goats! If the have presence, functional build, and muscle, they are my speed.
What’s your biggest pet peeve while judging?
I don’t really have any particular pet peeves but I’m not a big fan of insincere presentation.
Who’s your biggest influence in evaluating livestock?
I have had way too many mentors and influencers over the years to pick just one. I try to learn something from everyone, especially those that I may disagree with at first.
Do you prefer to evaluate when goats are in motion or stuck on profile?
Youngsters have gotten so good at propping them up and showcasing them when they are stuck. I probably study them a notch more as they motor around the ring.
Tell us about your family!
My family is my support system! My wife, Carrie, and boys, Dayton & Brock, keep things rolling at home whenever I am gone or tied up with work. They fill in all the gaps whenever we are busy and still work insanely hard on their own projects. My in-laws, Gerald & Elaine, hold down the day to day chores on the ewes and does.
In your mind, how has the industry changed in the show ring over the last 10 years?
Biggest change has been social media and marketing. People make big decisions based on 2 dimensional photos and not necessarily evaluating stock in person or video.
What’s your occupation?
I am a Strategic Account Manager for United Animal Health and also operate Droppert Livestock with my family.
We caught up with Kentucky State Fair Junior Market Goat & Wether Dam Judge, Ryan Mortvedt, to ask him a few questions before he steps “INSIDE THE RING”!
What’s been your all time favorite goat you have judged?
I’ve seen a lot of very good goats! If the have presence, functional build, and muscle, they are my speed.
What’s your biggest pet peeve while judging?
I don’t really have any particular pet peeves but I’m not a big fan of insincere presentation.
Who’s your biggest influence in evaluating livestock?
I have had way too many mentors and influencers over the years to pick just one. I try to learn something from everyone, especially those that I may disagree with at first.
Do you prefer to evaluate when goats are in motion or stuck on profile?
Youngsters have gotten so good at propping them up and showcasing them when they are stuck. I probably study them a notch more as they motor around the ring.
Tell us about your family!
My family is my support system! My wife, Carrie, and boys, Dayton & Brock, keep things rolling at home whenever I am gone or tied up with work. They fill in all the gaps whenever we are busy and still work insanely hard on their own projects. My in-laws, Gerald & Elaine, hold down the day to day chores on the ewes and does.
In your mind, how has the industry changed in the show ring over the last 10 years?
Biggest change has been social media and marketing. People make big decisions based on 2 dimensional photos and not necessarily evaluating stock in person or video.
What’s your occupation?
I am a Strategic Account Manager for United Animal Health and also operate Droppert Livestock with my family.
