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The Ultimate Sheep Magazine Volume 15: February 2024

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EDITORIAL Subscription Information.................................pages 8-9 2023 NAILE Supreme Ewe......................................page 11 Industry News..................................................pages 12-13 Junior Member Spotlight.......................................page 15 From The Kitchen...........................................pages 18, 35 Farm Spotlight........................................................page 20 Breed News.....................................................pages 22, 28 2023 NAILE Grand Champion Comm. Ewe..........page 27 2023 NAILE Grand Champion Market Lamb........page 30 2023 NAILE Supreme Ram....................................page 36 Advertising Index...................................................page 50

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR NEW BEGINNINGS Wow! I can’t believe we are at this point. I truly don’t have the words to express my feelings about issue. I am so grateful for an amazing 2023, and I look forward to everything coming in 2024.

I hope everyone had a wonderful trip to NAILE and that you are all well into a successful lambing season! I know our barn is FULL of baby lambs, and we are working to prep for our annual open house.

They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. That pretty much sums up how I feel about Ringside. I could go on and on talking about how much it means to me and so much more, but I’m going to keep this short and sweet.

Thank you again, Emily, Cruz and Sarah, for allowing me to continue what you all started. I learned so much from my time as the Junior Editor that I am now implementing it as the Owner & Creative Director. Two years ago, I would have never thought that I would be where I am today. I am forever grateful that Emily pulled me aside at Youth Sheep Expo and asked for me to join the Ringside team.

Thank you to my wonderful family and friends, who have been my cheerleaders through EVERYTHING. I wouldn’t be who I am without these four!

I am working to make this magazine something for ALL of you! Breeder advertisements, articles, tips and tricks-you name it! It’s a new beginning, and I couldn’t be more excited to kick things off with this first issue!

I can’t thank you all enough for your continued support as I start this new journey. I look forward to continuing this publication to bring you all things related to the sheep industry!

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Winning Supreme Ewe at NAILE was something Elizabeth Thiesen checked off her bucket list this past November. As soon as she shook the judge’s hand, it took her a second to realize what just happened.

“It’s a once in a lifetime experience and a feeling like no other. I couldn’t ask for a better way to end my junior show career,” said Thiesen.

Elizabeth and her family have been raising sheep since the 1970s. Her grandpa started their flock of Columbia and Hampshire sheep when her father and uncles began showing.

Elizabeth has been in the ring since she was eight and plans to continue being involved in the sheep industry with the conclusion of her junior career.

After graduating from Iowa State University this spring, Elizabeth plans to join her family in their sheep production with hopes of sharing her love and passion with her own children in the future.

Congratulations, Elizabeth, and good luck on your next journey!

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INDUSTRY INDUSTRYNEWS NEWS

Training is needed to ensure sheep producers are prepared to take advantage of these grazing contract opportunities. “Improving the sustainability of the U.S. sheep industry through profitable growth is a top priority of the American Lamb Board,” says ALB Chair Peter Camino. “ALB is committed to ensuring new and experienced shepherds receive education and resources to become successful contractGREENHOUSE grazers.”

GREENHOUSE GASGAS MITIGATION MITIGATION ALB’sIntroducing grazing workshops are designed outline new and existing Introducing Greenhouse Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Gas to Mitigation Strategies Strategies opportunities through targeted grazing across the United States, Summary Summary For The ForUS The Sheep US Sheep Industry Industry including fire suppression, vineyards and solar grazing.

As part As of part theofAmerican the American LambLamb BoardBoard funded funded Environmental Environmental Footprint Footprint Producers who attend will have an opportunity to learn about the instudystudy with with Michigan Michigan StateState University University (MSU),(MSU), the research the research teamteam depth process of using sheep to provide a grazing service. From developed developed mitigation mitigation strategies strategies and best and best practices practices to reduce to reduce animal performance to contracts and business setup, the goal is to greenhouse greenhouse gas (GHG) gas (GHG) emissions emissions in sheep in sheep production production systems. systems.

Next,Next, provide grazers with the tools to be successful service providers and MSU is MSU creating is creating an emission an emission and model and model how they how they can reduce can reduce profitable shepherds. emissions emissions on their on their operation operation with with changes changes to various to various production production The three grazing workshops in 2024 will be in: practices. practices.

Temple, Texas, May 8-10.

Roxboro, 20-22.

MoreMore information information isN.C., available isMay available on LambBoard.com on LambBoard.com California, Summer.

Source: Source: American American Lamb Board Lamb Board Attendance is limited to 50 producers per workshop and the registration fee is $200. For more information and to register, SMALL SMALL RUMINANT RUMINANT WEBINARS PLANNED PLANNED contact Camren Maierle atWEBINARS Camren@americanlamb.com.

MakeMake PlansPlans To Attend To Attend SmallSmall Ruminant Ruminant Webinars Webinars Source: ALB of Wisconsin The University The University of Wisconsin Extension Extension and Iowa and Iowa StateState University University Extension Extension and Outreach and Outreach havehave scheduled scheduled four small four small ruminant ruminant USDA ANNOUNCES 2024 WOOL MAL RATES webinars webinars in early in early 2024.2024.

Announcement Of 2024 Crop Graded Wool Rates

By Micron Class The schedule The schedule is as isfollows: as follows:

The 21: U.S. Department Agriculture Commodity Credit Feb FebLamb 21: Lamb and Kid andofCare Kid Care with with Rosie Rosie Busch, Busch, DVM DVMCorporation announced late&December theDiseases Marketing Loan rates for Feb 24: FebAbortion 24:inAbortion Respiratory & Respiratory Diseases in Assistance Sheep in Sheep and Goats and Goats with Maggie Highland, Highland, DVM, Ph.D.,Ph.D., DAVCP 2024with cropMaggie graded woolDVM, by micron class.DAVCP Loan rates for ungraded March March 27: The 27: National The National Sheep Sheep Improvement Improvement Rusty wool are unchanged and remained the sameProgram fromProgram thewith priorwith cropRusty Burgett year.Burgett April April 24: Feeding 24: Feeding YourLoans Your Flock’s Flock’s Genetic Genetic Potential Potential with with Proper Proper Marketing Assistance and Loan Deficiency Payments – which Nutritional Nutritional Management Management with with Dr. Andrew Dr. Andrew Weaver Weaver are marketing tools available to producers upon harvest or shearing – are available for graded wool, ungraded wool and mohair. Unshorn Source:Source: University University of Wisconsin-Madison of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Extension pelts are eligible for LDP only. The unshorn pelt LDP rate is based on the ungraded wool LDP rate multiplied by the average weight of an ALBALB RELEASES RELEASES FY23 FY23 ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT unshorn pelt (6.865 pounds).

Get An GetIn-Depth An In-Depth LookLook At Last At Last Year’sYear’s Programs Programs And AAnd A Here are the rates (per pound, clean basis) for graded wool: Glimpse Glimpse At What’s At What’s Scheduled Scheduled As WeAsHead We Head Into 2024 Into 2024 Less than 18.6 microns: $4.43.

The American The American Lambmicrons: Lamb BoardBoard (ALB) (ALB) released released its FY23 its FY23 Annual Annual Report Report to to 6 to 19.5 $3.93. shareshare programs andmicrons: success and success stories stories with with mandatory mandatory lamblamb checkoff checkoff 6programs to 20.5 $3.64. stakeholders stakeholders over the last the$3.43. year. last year.

6 toover 22 microns: The US Thelamb US industry saw many saw many successes successes in 2023, in 2023, including including an an 1 tolamb 23.5industry microns: $3.18. overall overall increase in microns: demand in demand for lamb for lamb nationwide. nationwide.

However, However, this this 6 toincrease 25.9 $2.27.

26 to 28.9 microns: $1.04. microns and higher: $0.76.

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The loan rate for ungraded wool remains $0.40 per pound on a greasy basis.

ASI ACCEPTING AWARDS NOMINATIONS Marketing Assistance Loans provide producers interim financing at time once again submit nominations harvestIt’s time to meet cash flow to needs without having to sellfor their ASI awards, which will be presented during the 2023 commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

ASI Annual Convention on Jan. 18-21, 2023, in Fort Loan Deficiency Payments are payments made to producers who, Worth, Texas. The deadline for all award nominations is although eligible to obtain a CCC loan, agree to forgo the loan in Nov. 25. comes comes at a critical at a critical pointpoint whenwhen US flock US flock numbers numbers are declining. are declining.

ManyMany return for a payment on the eligible commodity.

ALB programs ALB are programs focusawards focus on increasing on open increasing demand demand for American for American Lamb,Lamb, but but There five for nominations: The McClure Silver Ramresearch Award, the Peter Orwick industry industry education education and and research are also are at also theat forefront the forefront of theof the Source: USDA Camptender Award, the Distinguished Producer Award, board’s board’s work.work. the Industry Innovation Award and the Shepherd’s SAN Award.

ANGELO LAB APPROVED FOR CORE TESTING Voice Here Here are aTesting are fewahighlights fewGranted highlights you’ll findDepartment in find theinAnnual the Annual Report: For you’ll U.S. OfReport: Agriculture’s The McClure Silver Ram Award is dedicated toProgram Marketing Assistance Loan · Consumers · Consumers across across the country the country areAnd hungry areLoan hungry forDeficiency a for sustainable a sustainable food food volunteer commitment and service and is presented Christmas came early for the American Sheep Industry Association source.

In theInSustainability the Sustainability Spotlight, Spotlight, you’llyou’ll find information find information aboutabout to source. a sheep producer who has made substantial as the Bill Sims Wool and Mohair Research Laboratory in San Angelo, the Climate the Climate SmartSmart Grant, Grant, a sheep newa Sustainability newindustry Sustainability Director, Director, a landmark contributions to the and its a landmark organizations infootprint his/her state, or nation.

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There There are also are increasing also increasing opportunities opportunities for for outstanding coverage of the sheep industry by either sheepsheep grazing grazing contracts contracts in wildfire-prone in wildfire-prone areasareas and vineyards. and vineyards.

NHSWGA 2024 LAMBING CLINIC print or broadcast outlets. The award excludes all Sheep Sheep grazing grazing helps helps to eliminate to eliminate dried dried plants plants that might that might otherwise otherwise Join Usrelated On Marchsolely 23! to the publications and affiliates sheep become become wildfire fuel, fuel, and grazing and grazing in vineyards in vineyards and Association other andwith other areasareas helps Thewildfire Newallowing Hampshire Sheep and Wool Growers will behelps industry, for recognition of outlets general coverage of sheep industry issues. clear clear weeds whilewhile reducing reducing or eliminating or eliminating herbicide use. hosting aweeds lambing clinic March 23rd.

Makeherbicide plans to use. join us to hear from These These paid paid grazing contracts contracts present present tremendous tremendous opportunity opportunity for for is speakers and agrazing farm visit.

Refreshment will be provided.

Information Nominations must be submitted to ASI by Nov. 25, and growth growth of theofAmerican the American sheepsheep flock, flock, improving improving theeligible. availability the availability and and listed below. past recipients of these awards are not priceprice competitiveness competitiveness of American ofTIme: American lamb, lamb, and reducing and reducing greenhouse greenhouse 9AM-Noon Find information at: https://www.sheepusa.org/ gas emissions gasmore emissions through through green green energy energy production and biological and Chichester Town Hall, 54 Main St,production Chichester NH,biological 03258 researcheducation-awards vegetation vegetation management. management.

These These grazing grazing opportunities opportunities offer current current Winding Wicks Farm Tour,275 Bear Hill Rd, Chichesteroffer 03258 and emerging and Registration, emerging sheepsheep producers producers opportunity thecider opportunity to increase to increase their coffee andthe fresh donuts: 9:00-9:30 AMtheir profitability profitability and grow and grow flock flock numbers. numbers.

Speakers: Rachel Gately DVM, Mike Wright, Kalmbach Dealer,

Teresa Hromis Farm Manager NORTH DAKOTA TO HOST SHEARING, CLASSING Please RSVP to nhswga@nhswga.org

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The American Sheep Industry Association, its for-profit Sheep school is limited to 16 students.

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Loan rates for for ungraded graded wool by micron class. Loan rates for ungraded graded by micron class.

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Unshorn are available for graded wool, ungraded mohair.

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Less than 18.6 microns: $4.43. listed microns: $4.43.

TIme: Time:9AM-Noon 9AM-Noon 6 to619.5 microns: $3.93.

6 to 19.5 microns: $3.93. to 19.5 microns: $3.93.

Chichester Town Hall, 5454 Main Chi Chichester Town Hall, MainSt,St,Chichester ChichesterNH, NH,03258 03258 6 to620.5 microns: $3.64.

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Registration, coffee and fresh cider donuts: 9:00-9:30 AM Regis Registration and refreshments: 9:00-9:30 AM 1 to 123.5 microns: $3.18.

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KATELYN VONBEHRENS junior member spotlight WHAT BREED DO YOU CURRENTLY SHOW AND WHY DO YOU SHOW THAT BREED? I show Cheviots. They are fun to show and always keep you active.

They are very pretty. I love the clean white look.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF SHOWING/RAISING SHEEP? WHAT’S YOUR LEAST? I love the feeling of hard work paying off. I enjoy the cute lambs. I am so thankful for the friendships and support from family through showing. My least favorite part is waking up early. (I am NOT a morning person.)

IF YOU COULD PICK ANY OTHER BREED TO SHOW WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? If I could show any other breed, I think I would show Baby Doll Southdowns.

They are so cute and little!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOW AND WHY? The All American Junior Show is my favorite show. I enjoy traveling to new locations every year. They always have fun activities. Some of my favorite memories are from the All American.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED? The most important lesson I have learned is hard work and dedication and that friends and family are your biggest supporters.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNGER SHEEP EXHIBITORS? I would tell all younger sheep exhibitors to keep chasing your dreams and never give up!

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USDA RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING TIME AND TEMPERATURE PARAMETERS GROUND LAMB INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 160°F ALL OTHER CUTS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 145°F, WITH A 3 MINUTE REST

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DIRECTIONS IN A LARGE PAN, HEAT OIL. ADD GARLIC AND SHALLOT; COOK FOR A FEW MINUTES. RUB LAMB WITH ROSEMARY, SALT, AND PEPPER. ADD AMERICAN LAMB TO THE PAN; SEAR ON EACH SIDE UNTIL BROWN, TURNING OFTEN. TRANSFER LAMB, GARLIC, AND SHALLOT TO A LARGE CASSEROLE DISH OR OVEN-SAFE DUTCH OVEN. ADD BEER, BROTH, THYME, AND CARROTS TO THE LAMB. PLACE IN THE OVEN COVERED WITH A LID OR FOIL; COOK AT 325 DEGREES F FOR 2 HOURS, TURNING LAMB ONCE OR TWICE. REMOVE THE LID; COOK FOR ANOTHER HOUR. INCREASE TEMPERATURE TO 400 DEGREES F; CONTINUE TO COOK LAMB UNTIL FORK TENDER. ONCE LAMB IS DONE, TRANSFER TO A PLATE AND COVER LOOSELY WITH FOIL. SKIM ALL FAT FROM THE CASSEROLE DISH; DISCARD ALONG WITH CARROTS AND THYME SPRIGS. TRANSFER THE REMAINING LIQUID TO A PAN; ADD FLOUR. WHISK FLOUR INTO LIQUID; GRADUALLY ADD BROTH UNTIL SIMMERING AND GRAVY HAS BECOME THINNER. PASS THE GRAVY THROUGH A SIEVE; TRANSFER TO A GRAVY DISH. SHRED LAMB INTO CHUNKS; SERVE WITH POTATOES AND GRAVY ON THE SIDE. NOTE: DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF YOUR LAMB, COOKING TIME MAY VARY.

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BOBENDRIER BROTHERS farm spotlight WHAT BREED DO YOU CURRENTLY RAISE? HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THAT BREED?

We currently, and have always, raised purebred Hampshire sheep. This year, we will lamb around 50 ewes. The Bobendrier Boys - Brady, Mitch, Sam, and Nate, are the 5th generation of Bobendrier’s to raise purebred Hampshires, so to say that we’ve been born into it would be no stretch of the truth.

IF YOU COULD PICK ANY OF BREED TO RAISE WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?

We COULD choose to have another breed, but have chosen not to because Hamps are really our only interest. Our opinion may change someday, but it’s not likely to in the foreseeable future.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED FROM RAISING SHEEP? One of the lessons that we believe to have learned is that sometimes you need to exercise more patience with your livestock than you think you have in you!

(left to right) Brooke Bobendrier (Brady's wife), Brady Bobendrier, Mitch Bobendrier, Kennedy Manderscheid (Nate's girlfriend), Nate Bobendrier, Shelly Bobendrier, Sam Bobendrier, Brenna Connelly (Sam's fiance), and Tom Bobendrier

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF RAISING SHEEP? WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLEGE?

Tom’s favorite thing about raising sheep is doing chores every day. He looks forward to providing the care and husbandry that is required to have healthy, thriving livestock. The gratification that comes from watching newborns grow quickly into productive replacements for the flock is difficult to put into words.

Shelly’s favorite part of raising sheep involves attending any sheep show that Lisa Spilde is at and sharing some cocktails and socializing (and maybe doing some carding once in a while)!

The most challenging thing about raising sheep, or any species of livestock for that matter, can be Mother Nature. The extreme cold of the winter, the heat and drought of summer, and the mud of the early spring can bring challenges that humankind and livestock find it hard to thrive, or even survive sometimes.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO NEW BREEDERS OR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN GEGINNING THEIR OWN FLOCK? Don’t shortchange the nutrition for your sheep. Study the nutritional needs of all phases of production to understand what is necessary to help them succeed. Also - my Dad, Chuck, has always impressed upon us that you need to use the best possible rams that you can find and afford! These rams are the single most important piece to move the goals of your breeding program forward. One last thing; never, ever sacrifice your integrity in any of your dealings!

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BREEDNEWS SOUTHDOWN NEWS Important updates to ASBA Policies and Procedures At the November meeting, the ASBA Board of Directors voted on three new policies. These changes can be found in our Policies and Procedures manual.

In section 133.00 REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE POLICY there are two new additions: 133.01 The Board of Directors shall examine information submitted for the registration of a purebred Southdown sheep if after registration has been issued questions arise as to the accuracy of the information, and they may take action on their finding up to and including the striking of the registration of an animal with inaccurate information on the registration certificate. Any dispute with the findings of the Board of Directors is subject to the provisions of Article IV: ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. This is effective on all sheep registered after the date of the adoption of this provision (November 10, 2023).

133.02 The Association desires to limit and exclude from further offspring the following four DNA genetic defects: Hereditary Chondrodysplasia (Spider Syndrome), Ectodermal Dysplasia (Hairy Lamb Syndrome), Callipyge and Ovine Dwarfism.

All Southdown sheep born and subsequently registered after December 31, 2023 warrant the DNA genetics to be free of the spider gene, hairy lamb gene, callipyge gene and the dwarfism gene.

Any animal that is observed failing to comply with this registration restriction either through genetic testing authorized by the ASBA in sponsored sales or shows or through public admission shall be deemed unable to record future progeny.

Breeders that fail to comply with this registration restriction shall only be allowed to register an animal born in the following fiscal year with proof of absence from all genetic defects via a DNA test.

Any purchasers of sheep registered and thus assumed having no genetic defect have all warranty rights against the breeder. All premiums, future sale and exhibit rights, and progeny recording of that animal is terminated.

If a Junior member is the subsequent victim, then the awards garnered shall be allowed to be retained. Any dispute under this provision is to be resolved by the provisions of Article IV: ARBITRATION of DISPUTES of the American Southdown Breeders by-laws. (November 10, 2023) The abbreviations for registered animals would need to be: Hereditary Chondrodysplasia (Spider Syndrome) – NN Ectodermal Dysplasia (Hairy Lamb Syndrome) – EDF Callipyge – NN Ovine Dwarfism – FF 22 | Ringside (continued to page 28)

DNA test results are not required to accompany a registration form. The ASBA uses Gene Check to test the samples we take, but breeders are not required to use Gene Check.

In section 511.00 FUTURITY, there is a change: 511.2 At consignment sales that show for sale order, nominations must be made before their class is exhibited.

State Association public sales, public farm or ranch sales, public bid board sales and online sales must have lambs or yearlings identified and nomination fees of $25 paid to the ASBA office with their Flock Tag, Scrapie Tag Numbers and date of birth on file with the ASBA office and publicly advertised before the sale begins.

All sales must be made available to the public and NO private sales are eligible (November 10, 2023).

The Policies and Procedures Manual can be found at southdownsheep.org. If you have any questions please contact Ed Keeny or Ann Fry.

OXFORD NEWS National Oxford Queen Applications Being Accepted The American Oxford Sheep Association (AOSA) is happy to announce that the National Oxford Queen program is returning for 2024/2025. After a short period of recess, the National Oxford Queen program has been slightly revamped and new coordinators have been secured. Karen Shields, an Oxford breeder in Indiana, and her daughter, Suzanne, a former National Oxford Queen, have agreed to co-chair this program. Interested queen applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 21 as of December 31, 2024 and they need to be a current member of the American Oxford Sheep Association (either as a Junior or a Senior member). The role of the National Oxford Queen is to represent and promote the Oxford breed as an ambassador and a positive role model at shows, sales and other events.

An application form can be found on the American Oxford Sheep Association’s website (www.americanoxfords.org) or an application can be requested by contacting the AOSA office at oxfordsecretary7@gmail.com or 812-987-5139.

The deadline for submitting completed applications is May 1, 2024.

Oxford Foundation Flock Award The American Oxford Sheep Association is pleased to announce that through the generosity and vision of several progressive Oxford breeders, the Oxford Foundation Flock Award will continue in 2024. The deadline to apply for the award is March 15, 2024.

The Foundation Flock Award has been given out annually to help establish a new Oxford flock. The award consists of quality Oxford ewes and one year’s breeding service and flock consultation by a prominent Oxford breeder in the award recipient’s district. The ewes will range in age from lambs to

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AVA C H SHROYER A M P I O N COMMERCIAL EWE It’s truly a family affair for the Shroyer family. Moments after winning Champion Commercial Ewe, Ava Shroyer embraced her family. She said that hugging her family afterward was the most memorable part of the experience.

In this industry, everyone is working toward winning a banner on the biggest stage. This was a milestone goal for Shroyer and her family. They are thrilled to say not only that they exhibited the Grand Champion Commercial Ewe, but that they also raised her!

“Snazzy Jazzy” has been Ava’s favorite ewe lamb since the beginning. Her personality and her looks match her name. After hearing the judge’s comments in class, Ava knew she was in the hunt. Since November, the Shroyer family has reviewed the lambing notes, and all it said was, “She’s awesome!”

The Shroyer’s have been raising sheep for three generations. They began raising breeding sheep and transitioned to club lambs when John took over. Ava is following in her father’s footsteps by being an active member of Shroyer Show Stock.

Next year, Ava will be attending Lincoln Land Community College. She is eager to learn from Mr. Craig Beckmier and begin her journey in the agriculture show industry.

Congratulations, Ava!

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young brood ewes. The animals awarded will be of sound structure and will maintain good breed type.

Applicants for the award flock need to write an essay that includes the following items: 1) how the applicant learned of this opportunity, 2) the applicant’s experience with sheep, other livestock &/or pets, 3) facilities that the applicant has available for raising sheep – pictures and/or videos are welcomed, 4) family support and involvement, 5) connections applicant has with any Oxford breeder in their area, 6) an illustration of the applicant’s goals and intentions with the award animals should they be awarded the Foundation Flock.

Essay entries should also include the applicant’s name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address. Entries should be typed and e-mailed to Laurie Majchrzak (nhgirl603@hotmail.com) or to Darwin Hall (darwin.hall53@gmail.com) by no later than March 15, 2024. The winner will be announced by April 15. The award flock will be presented to the recipient at the National Oxford Show and Sale, June 7, 2024 in Springfield, IL. For more information, please contact either Laurie Majchrzak or Darwin Hall at the e-mail addresses listed above.

We need and rely on all input to continue to have a viable association.

Wishing you all a barn full of healthy lambs! Look forward to seeing you all in the spring!

MONTADALE NEWS Happy New Year!

As we begin 2024, we want to congratulate Morgan on her acquisition of Ringside and wish her much success. We appreciate her offering free space in the magazine to communicate breed information.

2023 was quite a year for our breed. A record setting National Sale coupled with huge successes throughout the summer and fall for folks that purchased through that sale. Our first “two day” show at Louisville as we started on Sunday evening and finished up early Monday morning! All jokes aside it was a phenomenal show which saw several junior members making the commitment to stay and show with the Big Kids. Our goal was to see some of those silver cups go home with juniors. Goal was exceeded as we had several juniors take those home! The Champion Ram honors went to Mallory Corzatt while Reserve Ram went to Jacobsen Ranch. The Jacobsen’s also captured the Champion Ewe banner while Smith Sheep Farm garnered the Reserve Ewe honors. Jacobsen Ranch was named the Premier Exhibitor.

The Keith Crome National Junior Show did not disappoint as always. Over 70 head shown and I can never say it enough but our Juniors brought an impressive set of sheep. Mallory Corzatt exhibited both Grand and Reserve Rams as well as the Grand Ewe. Jasime Gates captured the Reserve Ewe honors. Mallory also had the Premier Young Flock. We were also honored to have Helen Crome join us for the show and be a part of some photos. We also crowned a new Ewe Lamb Futurity Winner. Congratulations to Laura Brinkman of Minnesota on capturing the points to take home the award with Jacobsen 23-13. Congratulations also to Jacobsen Ranch for breeding that winning ewe. We have some new things on the horizon this year. It is time to freshen things up and work on renewing the fire to the breed.

Opportunities are knocking! We have a NEW logo, the website will receive some much-needed attention, we are refreshing the breed standards, and there will be some changes and a new look to our Ewe Lamb Futurity Program. Watch for some swag available later this spring featuring our new logo. The opportunities to move forward are endless. I encourage you all to take 2024 to the next level. We encourage you to attend the online meetings held in the first, third and fourth quarters. Email invitations are sent out to the membership. We encourage an open and transparent association.

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HAMPSHIRE NEWS NEW Junior Show Opportunities For Hampshire Exhibitors

For more information, please reach out to Adam Everhart.

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BAILEE AMSTUTZ There is something special about the “green shavings.” Winning on them is huge, but winning with one you raised in Louisville is a whole other feeling. Bailee Amstutz said this was the most memorable part of her win this past November. She said that raising the sheep was what made the win mean so much to her and her family.

Winning NAILE has been Bailee’s dream since she was a little girl. When she got the champion handshake, she was in complete shock.

“It took me a minute to realize what I had just done. I was then surrounded by my team and so many other great people. There’s nothing better than being able to share such a special day with the people you love,” said Amstutz.

“21” was a special sheep, and Bailee knew it from the beginning. She said she knew it would have a bright future if she could just get her dad and Ryan to cut him!

Leading up to NAILE, she thought he looked as good as ever. She just knew that no matter how good she thought he looked, it would take a lot of luck and to take it one step at a time.

Bailee is no stranger to the market lamb industry. She and her family own and operate Amstutz Club Lambs. Bailee has been showing sheep since she could walk. She marched on the sale block in Duncan, Oklahoma, when she was just three years old and sold her first sheep.

When asked if she saw a future for herself in the sheep industry, Amstutz responded “I 100% see myself being involved.” She hopes to have her own flock of ewes and even venture into the buck side of the industry.

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Champion Merino Ram: Megan Inbody Champion Breeding Show Baby Doll Ewe: Jacee Johnson Champion Merino Ewe: Morgan Inbody Champion Doll Ram: Nichols Champion Merino Ram: Megan Inbody Champion Baby Baby Doll Ewe: JaceeHarper Johnson Champion Montadale Ram: Mallory Champion Border Leicester Ram: Josie Baird Champion Merino Ewe: Morgan InbodyCorzatt Champion Baby White Doll Ram: Harper Nichols Champion Montadale Ewe: Mallory Corzatt Champion White Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird Champion Montadale Ram: Mallory Corzatt Champion White Border Leicester Ram: Josie Baird Champion Natural Colored Ram: Reece Vandeventer Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ram: Benjamin WamsleyChampion Montadale Ewe: Mallory Corzatt Champion White Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird Champion Natural Colored Ewe: Dylan Craig Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird Champion Natural Colored Ram: Reece Vandeventer Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ram: Benjamin Wamsley Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ram: Owen Torrance Champion Cheviot Ram: Katelyn VonBehrens Champion Natural Colored Ewe: Dylan Craig Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ewe: Madelyn Syme Champion Cheviot Ewe: Katelyn VonBehrens Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ram: Owen Torrance Champion Cheviot Ram: Katelyn VonBehrens Champion Slick Dorset Ram: Breelyn Slack Champion Columbia Ram: Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ewe: Madelyn Syme Champion Cheviot Ewe: Katelyn VonBehrens Champion Slick Dorset Ewe: Dotty Lefty Champion Columbia Ewe: Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Slick Dorset Ram: Breelyn Slack Champion Columbia Ram: Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Dorper Ram: Brylie Roeder Champion Corriedale Ram: Devin Sachs Champion Slick Dorset Ewe: Dotty Lefty Champion Columbia Ewe: Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Dorper Ewe: Vivian Stephenson Champion Corriedale Ewe: Brady Craig Champion Dorper Ram: Brylie Roeder Champion Corriedale Ram: Devin Sachs Champion White Dorper Ram: Caleb Welte Champion Cotswold Ram: Kenzie Meyer Champion Dorper Ewe: Vivian Stephenson Champion Corriedale Ewe: Brady Craig Champion White Dorper Ewe: Kinlee Rathmann Champion Cotswold Ewe: Kenzie Meyer Champion White Dorper Ram: Caleb Welte Champion Cotswold Ram: Kenzie Meyer Champion Romney Ram: Catherine Hromis Champion Dorset Advantage Ram: Adriana Wendland Champion White Dorper Ewe: Kinlee Rathmann Champion Cotswold Ewe: Kenzie Meyer Champion Romney Ewe: Thomas Wallace Champion Dorset Advantage Ewe: Isaac Thompson Champion Romney Ram: Catherine Hromis Champion DorsetFitted Advantage Ram:Ram: Adriana Wendland Champion Shetland Ram: Abby Funk Champion Hampshire Brodie Payne Champion Romney Ewe: Thomas Champion DorsetFitted Advantage Ewe:Ewe: Isaac Thompson Champion Shetland Ewe: ParkerWallace Isenhower Champion Hampshire Ellie Hanson Champion Shetland Ram: Abby Funk Champion FittedSlick Hampshire Ram:Ram: Brodie Payne Champion Shropshire Ram: Vivian Stephenson Champion Hampshire Jacee Johnson Champion Shetland Ewe:Ewe: Parker Isenhower Champion FittedSlick Hampshire Ewe:Ewe: EllieKinsey Hanson Champion Shropshire Brenna Hubbard Champion Hampshire Mennen Champion Shropshire Ram: Vivian Champion Southdown Ram: RykerStephenson Beckmier Champion Slick Hampshire Ram: Jacee Johnson Champion Horned Dorset Ram: Madelyn Syme Champion Shropshire Ewe: Brenna Champion Southdown Ewe: Drew Hubbard George Champion Slick Hampshire Ewe: Kinsey Mennen Champion Horned Dorset Ewe: Emma Oberholtzer Champion Southdown Ram:Ram: RykerJoey Beckmier Champion Fitted Suffolk Slack Champion Horned Dorset Ram: Ram: Gabriella Madelyn Raber Syme Champion Katahdin Champion Southdown Ewe:Ram: DrewJordyn George Champion Slick Suffolk Leininger Champion Horned Dorset Ewe: Ewe: Gabriella Emma Oberholtzer Champion Katahdin Raber Champion Fitted Suffolk Ram: Joey Champion Fitted Suffolk Ewe: JoeySlack Slack Champion Katahdin Ram: Gabriella Raber Stevens Champion White Lincoln Ram: Jackson Champion Slick Suffolk Ram: Jordyn Champion Slick Suffolk Ewe: JordynLeininger Leininger Champion Katahdin Ewe: Gabriella Raber McAllister Champion White Lincoln Ewe: Sidney Champion Fitted Suffolk Champion Texel Ram: Ewe: AlexisJoey KochSlack Champion WhiteNatural LincolnColored Ram: Jackson Stevens Champion Lincoln Ram: Luke Mumm Champion Slick Suffolk Champion Texel Ewe:Ewe: AlexisJordyn Koch Leininger Champion WhiteNatural LincolnColored Ewe: Sidney Champion LincolnMcAllister Ewe: Laurie Baughman Champion Texel Ram: Alexis Champion Tunis Ram: ColinKoch Anderson Champion Natural Colored Ram: Luke Mumm Champion Oxford Ram:Lincoln Elizabeth Hayden Champion Texel Ewe: Alexis Koch Champion Tunis Ewe: Claire Spilde Champion Oxford Ewe:Lincoln AubreyEwe: MillerLaurie Baughman Champion Natural Colored Champion Tunis Ram: Colin Anderson Champion Oxford Ram: Elizabeth Hayden Champion Tunis Ewe: Claire Spilde 32 | Ringside Champion Oxford Ewe: Aubrey Miller

Southdown Market Lamb Top 5

SHOW RESULTS

Market Lambs

Champion: Landrey Krieger Champion AOB: Lindsey Williams Reserve Champion: Shaylee Maddox Champion Dorper: Mallory Snider

junior show

Champion Oxford: Ava Shroyer Champion Shropshire: Whitney Williams

Third Overall: Sophie Tressler Champion Dorset: Katie Hoffman Champion Southdown: Staten Silvers Breeding Show Fourth Overall: Nora Jacee Jackson Champion Suffolk: Chabot Champion Merino Ram: MeganKaitlin Inbody Champion Baby Doll Ewe: Johnson Champion Hampshire: Sayde Allen Champion Ewe: Morgan Inbody FifthBaby Overall: Argabright Lain Merino Champion WFX: Tristan Salopek Champion DollLevi Ram: Harper Nichols Champion Natural Colored: Landrie Champion BFX: Bailee Amstutz Champion Montadale Ram: Mallory Corzatt Champion White Border Leicester Ram: Josie Baird

Champion Montadale Ewe: Mallory Corzatt Champion White Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ram: Benjamin Wamsley Champion Natural Colored Ram: Reece Vandeventer Champion Natural Colored Ewe: Dylan Craig Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird PHOTO

BY NAILE PHOTO BY NAILE Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ram: Owen Torrance Champion Cheviot Ram: Katelyn VonBehrens

SUPREME CHAMPION EWE Champion Cheviot Ewe: Katelyn VonBehrens KAITLYN VONBEHRENS Champion Columbia Ram: Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Columbia Ewe: Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Corriedale Ram: Devin Sachs Champion Corriedale Ewe: Brady Craig

Champion Cotswold Ram: Kenzie Meyer Champion Cotswold Ewe: Kenzie Meyer PHOTO BY THE BANNER MAGAZINE

SUPREME CHAMPION EWE ELIZABETH THIESEN

Champion Dorset Advantage Ram: Adriana Wendland Champion Dorset Advantage Ewe: Isaac Thompson Champion Fitted Hampshire Ram: Brodie Payne Champion Fitted Hampshire Ewe: Ellie Hanson Champion Slick Hampshire Ram: Jacee Johnson Champion Slick Hampshire Ewe: Kinsey Mennen Champion Horned Dorset Ram: Madelyn Syme Champion Horned Dorset Ewe: Emma Oberholtzer Champion Katahdin Ram: Gabriella Raber Champion Katahdin Ewe: Gabriella Raber Champion White Lincoln Ram: Jackson Stevens

Champion White Lincoln Ewe: Sidney McAllister PHOTOMumm

BY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES Champion Natural Colored Lincoln Ram: Luke Champion Natural Colored Lincoln Ewe: Laurie Baughman Champion Oxford Ram: Elizabeth Hayden

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB BAILEE AMSTUTZ

Champion Oxford Ewe: Aubrey Miller

SUPREME CHAMPION RAM Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ewe: Madelyn Syme VIVIAN STEPHENSON Champion Slick Dorset Ram: Breelyn Slack Champion Slick Dorset Ewe: Dotty Lefty Champion Dorper Ram: Brylie Roeder Champion Dorper Ewe: Vivian Stephenson Champion White Dorper Ram: Caleb Welte Champion White Dorper Ewe: Kinlee Rathmann PHOTO

BY KAK IMAGES Champion Romney Ram: Catherine Hromis

SUPREME CHAMPION RAM Champion Romney Ewe: Thomas Wallace RYKER BECKMIER

Champion Shetland Ram: Abby Funk Champion Shetland Ewe: Parker Isenhower Champion Shropshire Ram: Vivian Stephenson Champion Shropshire Ewe: Brenna Hubbard Champion Southdown Ram: Ryker Beckmier Champion Southdown Ewe: Drew George Champion Fitted Suffolk Ram: Joey Slack Champion Slick Suffolk Ram: Jordyn Leininger Champion Fitted Suffolk Ewe: Joey Slack Champion Slick Suffolk Ewe: Jordyn Leininger Champion Texel Ram: Alexis PHOTO KochBY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES Champion Texel Ewe: Alexis Koch Champion Tunis Ram: Colin Anderson Champion Tunis Ewe: Claire Spilde 33 | Ringside

GRAND CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE AVA SHROYER

PROVEN RESULTS.

SHOW RESULTS junior show

2023

Breeding Show Champion Baby Doll Ewe: Jacee Johnson Champion Baby Doll Ram: Harper Nichols

Champion White Border Leicester Ram: Josie Baird ter Champion White Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ram: Benjamin Wamsley ce Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird e Champion Cheviot Ram: Katelyn VonBehrens Champion Cheviot Ewe: Katelyn VonBehrens Champion Columbia Ram: Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Columbia Ewe: Elizabeth Thiesen

NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAM

Champion Merino Ram: Megan Inbody Champion Merino Ewe: Morgan Inbody Champion Montadale Ram: Mallory Corzatt

Champion Montadale Ewe: Mallory Corzatt Late Spring Class Champion Natural Colored Ram: ReeceWinner Vandeventer NAILE OpenEwe: Shrop Show Champion Natural Colored Dylan Craig Flanders VIP 3556 RRNNFF Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ram: Owen Torrance Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ewe: Madelyn Syme

Champion Slick Dorset Ram: Breelyn Slack Champion Slick Dorset Ewe: Dotty Lefty Late Yearling Champion Shrop Ewe Dorper Ram: Brylie Roeder Champion Corriedale Ram: Devin Sachs Class WinnerChampion Dorper Ewe: Vivian Stephenson Champion Corriedale Ewe: Brady Craig 2023 NAILE Champion White Dorper Ram: Caleb Welte Champion Cotswold Ram: Kenzie Meyer Open Shrop Show Champion White Dorper Ewe: Kinlee Rathmann Champion Cotswold Ewe: Kenzie Meyer Champion Romney Ram: Catherine Hromis Champion Dorset Advantage Ram: Adriana Wendland

Champion Slick Hampshire Ram

Champion Romney Ewe: Wallace 2023Thomas Freedom Fest Shown Schakel Champion Shetland Ram:by Abby Funk Family Champion Shetland Ewe: Parker Isenhower

Champion Dorset Advantage Ewe: Isaac Thompson Champion Fitted Hampshire Ram: Brodie Payne Champion Fitted Hampshire Ewe: Ellie Hanson Champion Shropshire Ram: Vivian Stephenson Champion Slick Hampshire Ram: Jacee Johnson Early Spring Ram Champion Slick Hampshire Ewe: Kinsey Mennen Class WinnerChampion Shropshire Ewe: Brenna Hubbard 2023 NAILE Champion Southdown Ram: Ryker Beckmier Champion Horned Dorset Ram: Madelyn Syme Show Southdown Ewe: Drew George Champion Horned Dorset Ewe: Emma Oberholtzer Open Shrop Champion Champion Fitted Suffolk Ram: Joey Slack Champion Katahdin Ram: Gabriella Raber Champion Slick Suffolk Ram: Jordyn Leininger Champion Katahdin Ewe: Gabriella Raber Champion Fitted Suffolk Ewe: Joey Slack Supreme Ram Overall Champion White Lincoln Ram: Jackson Stevens Champion Shropshire Ram Champion Slick Suffolk Ewe: Jordyn Leininger Champion White Lincoln Ewe: Sidney McAllister Champion Natural Colored Lincoln Ram: Luke Mumm Champion Natural Colored Lincoln Ewe: Laurie Baughman Champion Oxford Ram: Elizabeth Hayden

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Champion Texel Ram: Alexis Koch Shown by Schakel Family Champion Texel Ewe: Alexis Koch Champion Tunis Ram: Colin Anderson Champion Tunis Ewe: Claire Spilde Email: vipdvm2355@gmail.com

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R SUPREME RAM Y 2023 K E R BECKMIER Ryker Beckmier was speechless as the 2023 NAILE judging panel walked towards him during the Supreme Drive this past November. He said that it was so special and such a memorable experience.

“My initial reaction to receiving the handshake was just pure happiness and joy,” said Beckmier.

He knew “Cousin Eddie” was pretty special since he was born. Ryker felt like he and his family had never raised one quite like him. He had hoped to receive a handshake in the drive, but knew that was something out of his hands. The Beckmier family was ecstatic watching Ryker get the supreme handshake.

The Beckmier family has been around the sheep industry for a long time.

Originally raising Montadales, the family decided to start their flock of Southdowns in 2010. For the past 14 years, the Beckmier name has been no stranger to the Southdown breed.

Beckmier looks forward to his future in the sheep industry. He plans to graduate college and start his own flock of Southdowns and Hampshires.

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6 SERVINGS

45 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS 1 POUND GROUND AMERICAN LAMB 2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL 1/4 CUP SALSA 2 TEASPOONS PAPRIKA 2 TEASPOONS CUMIN 1-1/2 TEASPOONS CHILI POWDER 1 TEASPOON KETCHUP 1/4 TEASPOON SALT 1/4 TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER 6 FLOUR TORTILLAS, 10 TO 12 INCH 6 TOSTADAS 12 OUNCES CHEDDAR CHEESE, GRATED 1 TOMATO, DESEEDED, DICED 1 HEAD ICEBERG LETTUCE, SHREDDED

DIRECTIONS IN A LARGE PAN, HEAT OIL; ADD LAMB. COOK LAMB OVER MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL IT STARTS TO CRUMBLE AND TURN BROWN. ADD SALSA, PAPRIKA, CUMIN, CHILI POWDER,; KETCHUP, SALT AND PEPPER; STIR WELL. TRANSFER THE LAMB MIXTURE TO A BOWL. PLACE A TORTILLA ON A FLAT SURFACE; ADD ABOUT 1/4 CUP LAMB MIXTURE TO THE CENTER. ROUGHLY BREAK UP A TOSTADA ON TOP OF THE LAMB. ADD SOME CHEESE, TOMATO AND LETTUCE; MAKE SURE NOT TO OVERSTUFF THE TORTILLA. PULL IN THE SIDES OF THE TORTILLA AROUND THE OUTER EDGE; SEAL THE INSIDES. IT’S OKAY IF A LITTLE CAN STILL BE SEEN. USING THE SAME PAN THE LAMB WAS COOKED IN, WIPE OUT EXCESS OIL. OVER MEDIUM HEAT, CAREFULLY PLACE CRUNCHWRAP WITH SEAM SIDE FACING DOWN; COOK FOR 2 TO 3 MINUTES. FLIP CRUNCHWRAP OVER; COOK FOR 2 TO 3 MINUTES. HINT: PLACE CRUNCHWRAPS ON A PAN AND KEEP WARM IN THE OVEN WHILE PREPARING OTHERS.

USDA RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING TIME AND TEMPERATURE PARAMETERS GROUND LAMB INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 160°F ALL OTHER CUTS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 145°F, WITH A 3 MINUTE REST

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SHOW RESULTS

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Champion Baby Doll Ewe: Adalyn & Maggie Schoelerman Champion Baby Doll Ram: Harper Nichols

Champion Montadale Ram: Mallory Corzatt Champion Montadale Ewe: Cody Jacobsen

Champion White Border Leicester Ram: Heidi Barkley Champion White Border Leicester Ewe: Heidi Barkley

Champion Natural Colored Ram: Jeffery Cloose Champion Natural Colored Ewe: Michael Bielewicz

Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ram: Roman Yard Champion Natural Colored Border Leicester Ewe: Josie Baird Champion Cheviot Ram: Joan Lawrence Champion Cheviot Ewe: Katelyn VonBehrens Champion Columbia Ram: Nash Arthur Champion Columbia Ewe: Elizabeth Thiesen

Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ram: Harper Nichols Champion Fitted Polled Dorset Ewe: Grace DeVries Champion Slick Dorset Ram: Derek Coleman Champion Slick Dorset Ewe: Thomas Vandeventer Champion Rambouillet Ram: Andrew Anderson Champion Rambouillet Ewe: Mike Moenter

Champion Corriedale Ram: Brady Craig Champion Corriedale Ewe: Brady Craig Champion Cotswold Ram: Kenzie Meyer Champion Cotswold Ewe: Kenzie Meyer Champion Fitted Hampshire Ram: Charles Bobendrier Champion Fitted Hampshire Ewe: Iggy Fuller Champion Slick Hampshire Ram: Sara/Kacee/Justin Johnson Champion Slick Hampshire Ewe: Kenzie Brown Champion Horned Dorset Ram: Madelyn Syme Champion Horned Dorset Ewe: Paige Minter

Champion Dorper Ram: Tim & Brenda Lobdell Champion Dorper Ewe: Billy Wade Champion White Dorper Ram: Vivian Stephenson Champion White Dorper Ewe: East Star Livestock Champion White Romney Ram: Claire VonBehrens Champion White Romney Ewe: Catherine Hromis Champion Natural Colored Romney Ram: Thistle Down Champion Natural Colored Romney Ewe: Thistle Down Champion Shetland Ram: Daugherty Lovett Champion Shetland Ewe: Daugherty Lovett

Champion Katahdin Ram: Brayden Burbrink Champion Katahdin Ewe: Brayden Burbrink Champion White Lincoln Ram: Nathan Lein Champion White Lincoln Ewe: Anita Richert

Champion Shropshire Ram: Kassidy Schakel Champion Shropshire Ewe: Brady Clark Champion Southdown Ram: Drew George Champion Southdown Ewe: Drew George

Champion Natural Colored Lincoln Ram: Anita Richert Champion Natural Colored Lincoln Ewe: Joana Friesz

Champion Fitted Suffolk Ram: Joey Slack Champion Slick Suffolk Ram: William & Elizabeth MacCauley

Champion Oxford Ram: Brad Angus Champion Oxford Ewe: Winning Ways Sheep Farm Champion Merino Ram: Megan’s Merinos Champion Merino Ewe: Betts Sheep Farm

Champion Fitted Suffolk Ewe: Rhett Thompson Champion Slick Suffolk Ewe: William & Elizabeth MacCauley Champion Texel Ram: Rachael Gately

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ADVERTISING INDEX Barn Talk Livestock......................................................Center Fold DC Livestock....................................................................First Page Double A Oxfords...................................................................Page 6 Emily Adcock Photography and Design.............................Page 31 Fleener Club Lambs.............................................................Page 26 Freedom Fest.......................................................................Page 10 Hauger Hamps & Downs...............................................Pages 16-17 Integrity.........................................................................Front Cover Izzy & Co Show Stock......................................................First Page K Poe Hamps..........................................................................Page 7 KAK Images...........................................................................Page 10 MacCauley Suffolks............................................Inside Back Cover Musick Livestock.................................................................Page 14 Nichols Sheep Farm............................................................Page 23 Obsession Show Stock.........................................................Page 21 Ohio Showcase Sale....................................................Pages 38-39 Ohio Dorset Show & Sale............................................Pages. 38-39 One-On-One Showmanship Clinics.................................First Page Orion Acres...........................................................................Page 10 Padgett/Sink........................................................................Page 14 Parker...................................................................................Page 45 Pines End........................................................................Back Cover Purina Animal Nutrition......................................................Page 29 Reynolds Farm Equipment.................................................Page 40 RSG........................................................................................Page 46 Simplicity Creative...............................................................Page 19 Thiesen Columbias..............................................................Page 10 VIP.................................................................................Pages 34-35 Wallpe Oxfords....................................................................Page 43 Willoughby Sales................................................Inside Front Cover Winning Ways.......................................................................Page 41 Youth Sheep Expo...............................................................Page 44 Ringside | 50

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