We caught up with Mr. Brandon Callis after he judged at the 2024 American Royal Market Goat Show. Check out his thoughts below…
What class from this show will you go back to in your mind and resort?
There are two of them. Class 3 in division 3 and class 2 divison 4. FUN stock.
What did your champion do that sealed the deal?
My kind of power
My kind of body shape
The extras
And met my strick request of moving athletic.
What do you feel made your experience the best it could have been?
Being blessed to do it with a personal friend and fellow brother in Christ.
Thoughts on handshakes/fist bumps?
Either way. It’s all good! Just go with the flow.
What was a challenge you didn’t foresee coming when you took the job?
I’ve been blessed to do enough of these shows. The elite stock coming in volume is what makes it special and challenging. I never want to see a kid defeated my heart breaks for them. But it’s a competition we gain lessons winning and even bigger ones taking a loss.
What was the toughest call you had to make? What satisfied this call in your mind?
At first it was class 3 in D3. On Saturday night it was which black headed one to roll with for reserve. They both came back looking like hammers
What do you think this generation of showman needs to be more aware of?
Enjoy the moment and your relationships more than the banner. Perfecting the process is far more beneficial than the awards. And Jesus is the only thing that will bring you true happiness and peace.
What showman stood out to you? Why?
Not sure there was just one. But if you don’t get caught in the emotion when a kid gets fired up like the kid that had reserve grand then I’d check your pulse.
Did you have any funny encounters?
Yes watching boles be covered in baby powder. Not smart to wear black in a fit goat show.
What has been the biggest change in the ring since you were an exhibitor?
The stock is better, the care is better, but we have to be careful not to push the fundamentals aside for the extra. You have to be good before you can be great.
