We caught up with Kansas State Fair Breeding and Market Goat Judge, Spencer Scotten, to ask him a few questions before he steps “INSIDE THE RING”!
What’s been your all time favorite goat you have judged?
There’s been a lot of them that have been really good but I’d say the one that won Houston this time would be up there.
What’s your biggest pet peeve while judging?
I’d say anytime a showman is rude to another showman or the ring staff. That’s a real quick way to lose a lot of respect from me.
Who’s your biggest influence in evaluating livestock?
Definitely my dad. We always did everything in the barn together and I got to learn from him raising livestock and that’s been the best influence I’ve had.
Do you prefer to evaluate when goats are in motion or stuck on profile?
I like to see them in motion best. The best built ones look just as good in motion as they do standing still.
Tell us about your family!
My family is spread out currently but my Mom and Dad are back home in Missouri where we have all of our cattle and goats. My brother coaches the livestock judging team at Texas Tech and my girlfriend, Macey, and I are currently in El Reno, OK, where we both work at Redlands Community College and coach the livestock judging team there.
In your mind, how has the industry changed in the show ring over the last 10 years?
There’s no doubt the goat industry has evolved the most over the last 10 years compared to the other species. Every aspect of the game has gotten a lot tougher. The livestock has made big improvements and so has the daily care, fitting and showmanship. If you don’t have a real good one that’s presented right they won’t get along near as well compared to 10 years ago.
What’s your occupation?
I am the livestock judging team coach at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma and also raise cattle and goats on the side.
We caught up with Ohio State Fair Junior Goat Judge, Spencer Scotten, to ask him a few questions before he steps “INSIDE THE RING”!
What’s been your all time favorite goat you have judged?
There’s been a lot of them that have been really good but I’d say the one that won Houston this time would be up there.
What’s your biggest pet peeve while judging?
I’d say anytime a showman is rude to another showman or the ring staff. That’s a real quick way to lose a lot of respect from me.
Who’s your biggest influence in evaluating livestock?
Definitely my dad. We always did everything in the barn together and I got to learn from him raising livestock and that’s been the best influence I’ve had.
Do you prefer to evaluate when goats are in motion or stuck on profile?
I like to see them in motion best. The best built ones look just as good in motion as they do standing still.
Tell us about your family!
My family is spread out currently but my Mom and Dad are back home in Missouri where we have all of our cattle and goats. My brother coaches the livestock judging team at Texas Tech and my girlfriend, Macey, and I are currently in El Reno, OK, where we both work at Redlands Community College and coach the livestock judging team there.
In your mind, how has the industry changed in the show ring over the last 10 years?
There’s no doubt the goat industry has evolved the most over the last 10 years compared to the other species. Every aspect of the game has gotten a lot tougher. The livestock has made big improvements and so has the daily care, fitting and showmanship. If you don’t have a real good one that’s presented right they won’t get along near as well compared to 10 years ago.
What’s your occupation?
I am the livestock judging team coach at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma and also raise cattle and goats on the side.
We caught up with Arkansas Youth Expo Market Goat Judge, Spencer Scotten, to ask him a few questions before he steps “INSIDE THE RING”!
Who got you involved in the industry and how?
Growing up my family raised show cattle so through my family I got involved in the industry and currently we still are involved as a family raising cattle and goats.
Where did you grow up?
Nevada, Missouri
Did you show livestock growing up? If so, what species?
I grew up showing sheep and pigs. When I started showing, goats weren’t really an option until I got into high school and we started showing them as well.
Do you have a favorite animal that you have ever judged? if so, what was it?
There’s not just one favorite. There’s been a lot of awesome animals I’ve gotten to judge so it would be hard to just pick one..
THIS OR THAT
Judging with Music on vs Judging in Silence
Music
Judging Does or Judging Wethers
Wethers
Judging State Fairs or Judging National Shows
Nationals
We caught up with San Antonio Wether Doe Judge, Spencer Scotten, to ask him a few questions before he steps “INSIDE THE RING”!
How did you get started in the livestock industry?
Before I was even born my family owned the sale barn where I grew up and always ran cattle so that was my start in the livestock industry. Since we raised and sold show cattle it worked out better for me to show pigs and sheep, so that’s what I started with. When I started showing, goats hadn’t worked their way up north yet so it wasn’t until high school that I ever showed one. My brother and I enjoyed showing goats and so we started raising them and currently have around 30 does. After high school I attended Butler Community College and Kansas State University where I was on the livestock judging teams at both places.
Tell us about your career.
I am currently the livestock judging team coach at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma.
What is your all-time favorite show?
I enjoy just about any stock show but my two all-time favorites are Missouri State Fair and the American Royal.
What is your biggest show ring pet peeve?
There’s not much that bothers me too bad but something that really sticks out in the show ring to me is a showman has the hide and hair well maintained on their animal. It’s amazing how much better a first impression on a judge can be when the presentation is 100%.
A FEW FUN QUESTIONS
It’s Karaoke Night… What song are you singing?
No doubt it’s going to be Garth Brooks-Friends in Low Places.
FAVORITES
Favorite Quote:
How you do one thing is how you do everything.
Favorite Singer/Band:
Whiskey Myers
Favorite Sports Team:
Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite TV Show/Channel:
TV Show-Justified