RINGSIDE The Ultimate Sheep Magazine Volume 4: September 2020
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RS ON THE COVER This months cover is all about A&M Ranch in Sandwich, IL. Mark & Amy Johnson raise high quality Southdowns that have been leaving their mark in the show ring for years, but have been on a great run in 2020. Featured on the cover is: 1. Grand Champion Ewe 2020 National Southdown Jr Show, Supreme Champion Ewe, Champion Southdown Ewe , 2020 Youth Expo Owned and shown by Emma Leiss, Plant City, FL Bred by A&M Ranch, sired by Home Brew and selected in the 2019 “A&M Ranch Pic of the Litter Sale” 2. Supreme Champion Ewe 2020 North East Youth Show, Champion Southdown Ewe – Owned by Helena Kagan, Arrow M Show Lambs, Clinton Corners, NY Bred by A&M Ranch and purchased in the 2019 A&M Ranch Futurity Nominated Ewe Lamb Sale, Sired by A&M Remedy. 3. Supreme Champion Ewe 2019 State Fair of Oklahoma Open and Junior Show. Res Sr Ch Ewe 2019 Futurity Kick Off Show Owned and shown by Shaylee Maddox, Thomas, OK Bred by A&M Ranch and purchased in the 2019 Stars of Louisville Sale. Sired by A&M Ranch No Excuses. Be on the lookout for A&M Ranches upcoming sales.
EDITORIAL Shepard Spotlight:David Trotter ...............pages 8-9 Emma’s Top Ten Tunes ......................................page 11 Show Barn Cook Recipe ...................................page 12 Junior Spotlight: Preston Forsee ...........pages 14-15 Oxford Foundation Flock .................................page 21 Advertising Index ..............................................page 39
SHOW RESULTS Queen of the Ring .............................................page 16 The Show Goes On ....................................pages 17-18 Freedom Fest .............................................pages 19-20 Michigan Livestock Expo .................................page 21 Small Town Showdown.....................................page 22 Youth Sheep Expo .....................................pages 23-26 Ohio Youth Livestock Expo ....................pages 27-29 Indiana State Fair Showcase ..................pages 30-31 Illinois Junior Livestock Classic ............pages 32-33 Wisconsin Livestock Expo ......................pages 34-35 National Junior Southdown ............................page 36 NorthEast Youth Sheep Show .......................page 37 Southern States Dorper Show........................page 38
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> LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hello, long lost friends! It is so wonderful to be back in your mailbox and putting this issue of the magazine together. I never would have guessed what was ahead of us when we sent out our last issue in February. First and foremost I hope this edition of Ringside finds you healthy and thriving. Secondly, thank you to everyone who has continued to support Ringside and promote through us during our small hiatus from print. This past 6 months of unforeseen circumstances has allowed me, probably like many of you, to do some reflecting and observing. Some deep soul searching if you want. During that time I have discovered one thing to be true, agriculture is one of the most resilient industries in the world. It takes a certain type of person to make their livelihood in agriculture, especially when it comes to farming and raising livestock. So much of our success lies in the hands of forces we cannot control. We are tough, we have to be, but even the toughest of us can reach a breaking point. I hope that as you flip the pages of this issue of Ringside you find hope. You step away from any breaking point you might be nearing and you pick yourself back up and dust yourself off. Even when every odd was stacked against the show industry this year, we found a way to allow our youth to show. Special people in the sheep industry stepped up, took big risk and made amazing opportunities happen for our kids. It was soul filling to be at those events and watch families work together to do what they have poured their hearts into. While Spring wasn’t nearly the same for us, Summer, well she brought us that glimmer we all needed. It is my wish that Fall treats you well and lambing season is successful. We are crossing our fingers that Ringside sees you at NAILE and other sales and shows this fall and winter. In the meantime, continue doing what we know best - working hard and pushing forward! THANK YOU FOR JOINING US RINGSIDE!
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> LETTER FROM THE EDITOR This spring and summer has definitely been a new experience for me, no live sales, no open shows, and I went on a vacation. I can not remember a time when I was home this much in the summer than I have been this year and I even judged a few virtual shows as well as put one on, something I never even had thought about. I was glad to be able to attend and judge a few junior shows and catch up with my sheep friends. I am thankful for the people that organized shows throughout the country to give us some ‘normal’ back. After a few days at the Kentucky state fair wearing a mask, I can only recommend bringing several with you if the same rules apply for NAILE, after one day it smelled horrible. I hope you are all staying healthy, getting something done at home and have been able to attend at least one show. If you are in the midst of lambing or breeding I hope you are having success. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US RINGSIDE!
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Shepard Spotlight:
David Trotter
The Voice Inside the Showring A vital task to running any show is having a
confident, easy-to-follow announcer. David Trotter is the reign of the announcer stand at many major sheep shows including NAILE and the All-American Junior Sheep Show. Since 1991, Trotter has been announcing at the North American so many may recognize his soothing, yet powerful voice. “1991 was the first year for two changes: one is that the show was moved from the east wing to the south wing, and the second was myself becoming the announcer and I have loved it every year since! This year will be my 30th year,” Trotter said. In addition, Trotter has announced at every All-American Junior Sheep Show since its debut in 1994 with the exception of two years. During those two years off, his daughters were starting to show and he wanted to help them. His resume also includes announcing for the Kentucky State Fair since the mid 90’s. He started announcing for the Midwest Stud Ram Sale in 2017, and is planning to announce at the Big E this fall. What has been your method throughout the years? “Over the years I have 8 | Ringside
developed a system,” Trotter explains, “I am a big stickler for writing my own results”. He records his own results at most shows except for the Junior Breeding Sheep Show day at NAILE. He chuckled when reminiscing on that hectic day, “4 rings is difficult and I have to have some help”. He’s found that his system helps him announce results in a timely manner without getting off track. In addition, he spends hours before these events going through names and towns sounding them out phonetically. “Over the years I’ve said names and hometowns wrong, I’ve learned not to take the corrections personally!” he says. “If they didn’t care they wouldn’t correct me, and the corrections help the both of us!” “Background Noise” Trotter resides in Knox County, Indiana where he and his wife Debbie operate a small flock of ewes. His passion for the livestock industry stems from growing up on a commercial cattle and swine operation. He mentioned that he didn’t have much experience with sheep until his college career at Purdue University where he received his Bachelors degree in animal science. Upon graduation, he began his professional career with the Cooperative Extension Service where he was a 4-H Youth Development Educator for 33 years. Seven years into this role, he decided to go back to his alma mater to complete a Master’s degree in agronomy focusing on forage production. Going back to school provided him with a greater understanding of forage production in livestock operations which allowed him to share that knowledge with Indiana producers. During this time he was also appointed to the American Lamb Board by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in 2006 and served as the state representative on the American Sheep Industry Association Board of Directors. In addition, he served as president for the Indiana Sheep
Association and Indiana Forage Council and worked with the Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance which lead him to a trip to Macedonia to work with shepherds and explain the importance of the sheep industry to their government. Since his retirement in 2011, his family and additional work with the Oxford Sheep Association has kept him busy. His two daughters, Anna and Sarah, live nearby with their families and his 16-month grandson keeps him on his toes. As Secretary of the Oxford Sheep Association since 2012, he finds that each day is different, but mostly involves registration and transfer work. He also updates the social media pages and websites, along with keeping up with the database. Not growing up in the sheep industry, he loves putting a name to a face and providing opportunities for young exhibitors. “My favorite part of being the Oxford Secretary is getting to know the Oxford breeders and meeting the people that made the breed what it is today”, Trotter said.
judge, but at least learn from the process.” Trotter mentioned it is key to take the time to explain with juniors why their animal was placed where in the class and explain the likes and dislikes so that they can improve. When it comes to advice for breeders Trotter says “Remember that these juniors are our future. Whether you’re breeding wether-type or frame sheep – we have to treat these juniors right!” Trotter treats juniors right by giving them advice, finding reasonable price points, and always taking the time to answer questions. “We need to treat them like we want them to be the next generation, because they are,” Trotter said. While there are many voices that float around the barn on showday, we think David Trotters voice is one to be heard.
Written by: Megan Myerscough *Photos courtesy of David Trotter
Advice for Ringside Listeners Trotters’ advice for juniors is, “Simply, have fun! Learn and have an open mind.” From both a judge and a parent standpoint he also advises juniors, “Listen to what a judge says and learn from the experiences. Both you and your family may not agree with the
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Junior Spotlight:
Preston Forsee
With a start in 1925 Forsee Southdown’s of Owenton, Kentucky has become a household name within the sheep industry. Similarly, Preston, the 22year old son of Brian and Margret Forsee has certainly made his mark within the junior show ring. Even with his junior show career coming to a close, Preston and his older sister Morgan (Weintraut) make up an integral part of Forsee Southdown’s; a part that goes far beyond the show ring. Upon his return to the farm in the fall of 2016, Preston’s role has evolved. Today, alongside his father Brian, Preston manages the 350head Southdown operation in its entirety. Even more recently, as a part of Forsee Show Stock- a brand Preston built for himself, they have added roughly thirty Dorper ewes to the flock. Preston was asked why Dorpers- a far leap from the Southdown’s, and he went on to talk about what initially interested him in the Dorper breed. Preston said that having come from a breeding sheep background that he has always been intrigued by the wether side of the industry, and how different Dorpers were. When the opportunity arose he purchased twenty ewes from Kelly Hair Sheep of Lipan, Texas and another
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thirteen ewes from Hobbs Show Lambs in Newton, Kansas. Having had the Dorpers for nearly two-years Preston talked about how impressed he has been with their maternal instincts, and their vigor and hardiness. With intent to build up Dorper numbers, it seems they have become a staple at Forsee Show Stock. Preston was born into the business and raising sheep is all he has ever known, but when asked what keeps him interested in the sheep industry, and what keeps his fire and passion burning Preston talked about how he is determined to continually make things better. Whether it is the quality of sheep, the farm itself or their customer relations and marketing avenues, Preston is set on improvement of the families operation. He later went on to talk about how he travels to several places each year to find the best genetics to use within their flock, to connect with various breeders and to see different operations; collecting knowledge to bring back and utilize at Forsee Southdown’s. With eyes set on consistent growth we asked Preston what specific qualities he selects sheep on, and what areas of their own sheep he is focused on bettering. He later explained that he is really looking to improve muscularity and handling quality within their flock, he went on to make the comment “someday I hope the downs can compete with blackfaced sheep”. But, in terms of general selecting criteria Preston said structural quality is the most important to him, followed closely by breed character and that body type and power also play into his decisions. Whether it is selecting a new ewe or buck to purchase, or picking out his show string from their own flock, Forsee’s must have their priories in line- Forsee Southdown’s have captured numerous titles over the years, both within the ewe and buck ring. Personally
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Supreme Champion Ewe Champion Southdown Ewe Congratulations Carson Knittel
Reserve Champion Ewe Champion Dorset Advantage Ewe Congratulations Chaynee Tennant
Third Overall Ewe Fourth Overall Ewe Fifth Overall Ewe Res. Champion Southdown Ewe Champion Columbia Ewe Champion Slick Polled Dorset Ewe Congratulations Drew George Congratulations Kassidy Schakel Congratulations Kendall Ellerbrock Thank you to our sponsors: Interglobe Sire Service • Crouch Dorsets • A&M Ranch • Lobdell Dorpers • American Hampshire Association • McCalla Southdowns • Amanda Ruppert Thank you for everyone that participated and to our judges!
>THE SHOW GOES ON Ring 1 IL Club Lamb Association Photos courtesy of Cindy Cagwin-Johnston
CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Sheridan Hank
RES CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION WFX Kashen Ellerbrock
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION BFX Sheridan Hank
FOURTH OVERALL RES CHAMPION WFX Cole Ellerbrock
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Blake Homann
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>THE SHOW GOES ON Ring 2 IL Club Lamb Association Photos courtesy of Cindy Cagwin-Johnston
CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Sheridan Hank
RES CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION BFX Cole Ellerbrock
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION OXFORD Kashen Ellerbrock
FOURTH OVERALL RES CHAMPION BFX Sheridan Hank
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION WFX Kashen Ellerbrock
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>FREEDOM FEST Pike County Fairgrounds, MO Judges: Cruz Nichols and Craig Beckmier
SUPREME RAM CHAMPION DORPER RAM Caleb Lobdell
RES SUPREME RAM CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAM Emily Stevens
SUPREME EWE CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE EWE Jaedyn Slutz
RES SUPREME EWE CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Kylie Schakel
CHAMPION COMMERCIAL RAM Payton Harker
CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE Wyatt Nixon
CHAMPION AOB WOOL RAM Kenzie Meyer
CHAMPION AOB WOOL EWE Kenzie Meyer
CHAMPION CORRIEDALE EWE Pete Bradley
CHAMPION COLUMBIA EWE Kassidy Schakel Ringside | 19
>FREEDOM FEST Pike County Fairgrounds, MO Judges: Cruz Nichols and Craig Beckmier
CHAMPION MONTADALE RAM Jasmine Gates
CHAMPION MONTADALE EWE Addison Wetzel
CHAMPION KATAHDIN RAM Aly Francis
CHAMPION KATAHDIN EWE Aly Francis
CHAMPION DORSET RAM Owen Torrance
CHAMPION DORSET EWE Morgan Crouch
CHAMPION TUNIS RAM Kylie Schakel
CHAMPION TUNIS EWE Kaitlyn Schakel
CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM Owen Torrance
CHAMPION SUFFOLK EWE Emily Stevens
CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM Jenna Hasekamp
CHAMPION AOB MEAT EWE Beau Mumm
CHAMPION OXFORD RAM Kenzie Meyer
CHAMPION OXFORD EWE Bode Neimeier
CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM Kade Beckmier
CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN EWE Kade Beckmier
CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE RAM Kenzie Meyer
CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE EWE Wyatt Nixon
CHAMPION DORPER EWE Caleb Lobdell
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>MICHIGAN LIVESTOCK EXPO Photos Courtesy of Lindsay Hanewich
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Seth Schumacher
RES GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Kaylee Kasperski
2020 Oxford Foundation Flock Winners Announced The American Oxford Sheep Association is happy to announce that five families received the Association’s Foundation Flock Award in 2020. Those families and many of the ewe donors came to the farmstead of Winning Ways Sheep Farm on Saturday, June 20, to make the exchange. Each of the five families received 4 Registered Oxford ewes that ranged in age from spring lambs to brood ewes up to 4 years old. These new Oxford families will also receive advice and first year breeding assistance from established Oxford producers near their home farms. Kermit Daniels of IL serves as the chairperson of the Association’s Foundation Flock Committee.
Luann Daniels, Illinois); Red Cloud Oxfords (Rex Decker and Family, Indiana); Emerald Valley Farm Oxfords (Andy and Laura Meyer, Wisconsin); Bode and Bryce Niemeier, Illinois; Luke Benjamin, Illinois; Darwin Hall, Illinois; Double “A” Oxfords (Bill Buckland & Family, Indiana); Bingen Livestock (Steve and Jillian Bingen, Wisconsin); Brockmann Oxfords (Austin and Gary Brockmann, Illinois); Van Roekel Family Livestock (Marty & Marianne Van Roekel and Family, Iowa); Reisdorf Oxfords (Jessica Reisdorf, NY); Down Valley Farm and Green Acres (Shane & Beth Allison and Family, NY) and Winning Ways Sheep Farm (Darrell, Melanie and LeAnn Hall, Illinois).
The 2020 Oxford Foundation Flock winners are:
The American Oxford Sheep Association’s Foundation Flock program started in 2007 and in those 14 years there have been 20 families receive their start in the Oxford business.
Lydia Pool of Murraysville, IL SD Dolbeare Livestock of Franklin Grove, IL Laura and Allison Gillard of Farragut, TN Ryan Halligan of Winchester, KY Dillon Brady of Goffstown, NH Ewe donors in 2020 were: Apple Oxfords (John Apple & Family, Indiana); Daniels Oxfords (Kermit and
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>SMALL TOWN SHOWDOWN Taylorville, IL Photos courtesy of Cindy Cagwin-Johnston
GRAND CHAMPION EWE Kade Beckmier
RES CHAMPION EWE Shelbie Pollard
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Bryce Clayton
RES CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Josie Meggison
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>YOUTH SHEEP EXPO Greenfield, IN Judges: Evan Snyder, Aaron Crome, Katherine Kuykendall
SUPREME RAM CHAMPION COTSWOLD RAM Kenzie Meyer
SUPREME EWE CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN EWE Emma Leiss
CHAMPION BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN RAM Riley Donkers
CHAMPION BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN EWE Riley Donkers
CHAMPION BORDER CHEVIOT RAM Katelyn VonBehrens
CHAMPION BORDER CHEVIOT EWE Katelyn VonBehrens
CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER NATURAL COLORED RAM Josie Baird
CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER NATURAL COLORED EWE Josie Baird
CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER WHITE RAM Heidi Barkley
CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER WHITE EWE Heidi Barkley
CHAMPION COLUMBIA RAM Courtney Copeland
CHAMPION COLUMBIA EWE Kassidy Schakel
CHAMPION CORRIEDALE RAM Courtney Bauck
CHAMPION CORRIEDALE EWE Brady Craig
CHAMPION DORPER RAM Tommy Slack
CHAMPION DORPER EWE Caleb Visel-Lobdell
CHAMPION DORSET ADVANTAGE RAM Linsey Eddy
CHAMPION DORSET ADVANTAGE EWE Chaynee Tennant Ringside | 23
>YOUTH SHEEP EXPO Greenfield, IN Judges: Evan Snyder, Aaron Crome, Katherine Kuykendall
CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE RAM Joey Slack
CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE EWE Kylie Schakel
CHAMPION HORNED DORSET RAM Emma Oberholtzer
CHAMPION HORNED DORSET EWE Keegan Padgett
CHAMPION KATAHDIN RAM Aly Francis
CHAMPION KATAHDIN EWE Aly Francis
CHAMPION LINCOLN RAM Jennifer Bennett
CHAMPION LINCOLN EWE Taylor Garges
CHAMPION MERINO RAM Megan Inbody
CHAMPION MERINO EWE Megan Inbody
CHAMPION MONTADALE RAM Mallory Corzatt
CHAMPION MONTADALE EWE Mallory Corzatt
CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM Logan Corzatt
CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE Kylie Schakel
CHAMPION NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT RAM Brenden Balmer
CHAMPION NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT EWE Blake Kessler
CHAMPION OXFORD RAM Tyler Angus
CHAMPION OXFORD EWE Tyler Angus
CHAMPION POLLED DORSET RAM Owen Torrance
CHAMPION POLLED DORSET EWE Thomas Vandeventer
CHAMPION RAMBOUILLET RAM Joshua Wilson
CHAMPION RAMBOUILLET EWE Joshua Wilson
CHAMPION ROMNEY RAM Claire VonBehrens
CHAMPION ROMNEY WHITE EWE Claire VonBehrens
CHAMPION SHETLAND RAM Elizabeth Lovett
CHAMPION ROMNEY NATURAL COLORED EWE Morgan Fitzsimmons
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>YOUTH SHEEP EXPO Greenfield, IN Judges: Evan Snyder, Aaron Crome, Katherine Kuykendall
CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAM Drake Slutz
CHAMPION SHETLAND EWE Elizabeth Lovett
CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM Beau Howe
CHAMPION COTSWOLD EWE Lauren Mohr
CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM Caleb Antram
CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE EWE Kenyon Buckland
CHAMPION TEXEL RAM Alexis Koch
CHAMPION SUFFOLK EWE Averi Smith
CHAMPION TUNIS RAM Beau Mumm
CHAMPION TARGHEE EWE Leah Huchthausen
CHAMPION WHITE DORPER RAM Jessica Waldron
CHAMPION TEXEL EWE Alexis Koch CHAMPION TUNIS EWE Kaitlyn Schakel CHAMPION WHITE DORPER EWE Jessica Waldron
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>YOUTH SHEEP EXPO Greenfield, IN Judges: Dan Willoughby
CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Wyatt Nixon
RES CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Grace McCordy
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION OXFORD Annie Schoetmer
FOURTH OVERALL CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Jordyn Leininger
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION SUFFOLK Wyatt Nixon
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>OHIO YOUTH LIVESTOCK EXPO Photos Courtesy of Linde’s Livestock Photos Order photos at: linde.shootproof.com
CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION BFX Bailee Amstutz
RES CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Clay Johnson
THIRD OVERALL RES CHAMPION BFX Elizabeth Shatto
FOURTH OVERALL RES CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Ava Shroyer
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION OXFORD Elizabeth Shatto
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>OHIO YOUTH LIVESTOCK EXPO Photos Courtesy of Linde’s Livestock Photos Order photos at: linde.shootproof.com
GRAND CHAMPION RAM CHAMPION CORRIEDALE Emma Peters
RES GRAND CHAMPION RAM CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Ephraim Fowler
THIRD OVERALL RAM CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE Emily Stevens
FOURTH OVERALL RAM CHAMPION TUNIS Mattilyn Maag
FIFTH OVERALL RAM CHAMPION AOB WOOL Josie Baird
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>OHIO YOUTH LIVESTOCK EXPO Photos Courtesy of Linde’s Livestock Photos Order photos at: linde.shootproof.com
GRAND CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Bradyn Wolf
RES GRAND CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION DORPER Hainsley Hatfield
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION HORNED DORSET Mariah Troutwine
FOURTH OVERALL CHAMPION AOB MEAT Sophie Young
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION COLUMBIA Cortney Copeland
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>INDIANA STATE FAIR SHOWCASE Photos Courtesy of Lindsay Hanewich
CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION BFX Evan McClain
RES CHAMPION MARKET LAMB RES CHAMPION BFX Kyra Schinbeckler
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED McKenzie Vogel
FOURTH OVERALL RES CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Hadley Hendrickson
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Laynie Greene
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>INDIANA STATE FAIR SHOWCASE Photos Courtesy of Lindsay Hanewich
GRAND CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Wyatt Nixon
RES CHAMPION EWE RES CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Cole Ritter
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION COMMERCIAL Jackson Ritter
FOURTH OVERALL CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Mallory Bowers
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION COLUMBIA Kassidy Schakel
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>IL JR LIVESTOCK CLASSIC Photos Courtesy of Cindy Cagwin-Johnston
GRAND CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Olivia Caldwell
RES CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Ryker Beckmier
THIRD OVERALL RES CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Carson Knittel
FOURTH OVERALL CHAMPION POLLED DORSET Kara Hodel
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION CROSSBRED Sheridan Hank
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>IL JR LIVESTOCK CLASSIC Photos Courtesy of Cindy Cagwin-Johnston
CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION CROSSBRED Cole Ellerbrock
RES CHAMPION MARKET LAMB RES CHAMPION CROSSBRED Bryce Clayton
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Carter Hoge
FOURTH OVERALL CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE Karly Reel
FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Olivia Caldwell
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>WI LIVESTOCK EXPO Photos Courtesy of Show Photos by Katina
GRAND CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Kailen Smerchek
RES CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Jacee Johnson
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION POLLED DORSET Ainsley Balfanz
FOURTH OVERALL CHAMPION AOB Sophia Larson FIFTH OVERALL CHAMPION SUFFOLK Joey Slack
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>WI LIVESTOCK EXPO Photos Courtesy of Show Photos by Katina
CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION NATURAL Cate Cherney
RES MARKET LAMB CHAMPION CROSSBRED Wes Berget
THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Cate Cherney
FOURTH OVERALL RES CHAMPION CROSS Sydney Cherney
FIFTH OVERALL RES CHAMPION HAMP Sara Johnson
SIXTH OVERALL CHAMPION OXFORD Brady Meudt
SEVENTH OVERALL CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Cole Slark
EIGHTH OVERALL RES CHAMPION OXFORD Morgan Van Schyndle
NINTH OVERALL CHAMPION SUFFOLK Levi Palzkill
TENTH OVERALL RES CHAMPION SUFFOLK Isabelle Roloff
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>NATIONAL JR. SOUTHDOWN Photos Courtesy of Katherine Kuykendall
GRAND CHAMPION EWE Emma Leiss
RES CHAMPION EWE Preston Forsee
GRAND CHAMPION RAM Preston Forsee
RES CHAMPION RAM Mallory Bowers
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>NORTHEAST YOUTH SHEEP SHOW Photos Courtesy of Chris Hopkins
GRAND CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Helena Kagan
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Helena Kagan
GRAND CHAMPION RAM CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED ROMNEY
Teresa Hromis
SUPREME CHAMPION FLOCK WHITE BORDER LEICESTER Iris LaRochelle
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>SOUTHERN STATES DORPER SHOW Photos Courtesy of Sarah Towery
GRAND CHAMPION DORPER EWE Taylor Jane Binkley
GRAND CHAMPION WHITE DORPER EWE John Neely
GRAND CHAMPION DORPER RAM Joshua Wilson
GRAND CHAMPION WHITE DORPER RAM Paisley Lord
RES CHAMPION DORPER RAM Joshua Wilson
RES CHAMPION DORPER EWE Joshua Wilson
RES CHAMPION WHITE DORPER RAM Paisley Lord
RES CHAMPION WHITE DORPER EWE Paisley Lord
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> ADVERTISING INDEX
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