Queen’s Corner

Queen’s Corner By Kayla Cring

This article is one of my last duties for my two-year reign, as the 2020-2021 Ohio Holstein Queen. I’m grateful for this opportunity and experience.

The dairy industry has been a wonderful experience and I will treasure it for the rest of my life. I have made so many friends, memories and had a variety of adventures over my two-year reign. It was lots of fun to attend District Shows, coordinate the prizes and present awards to exhibitors. Many people may not realize the hard work that goes into preparing for the shows. Thank you to the office staff and show coordinators! Your work and efforts are greatly appreciated.

I am looking forward to meeting the new queen at the Ohio Holstein Convention in March and as she prepares to serve in 2022, I have some advice to offer: • Pack an extra set of clothes in case something happens. • Wear proper shoes. High heels are cute but not practical in the show ring. • Always have extra bobby pins/hair ties with you. • Have a flexible schedule so you can attend District Shows--and a good map. • If you get to show animals along with handling awards, plan to change from your queenly attire to your show whites in seconds and many times in inconvenient locations. • Bring a blanket for the Spring Show. One year the high temperature was in the low 20s. I was glad someone had a space heater! • Keep a smiling face even when you were up at 4 AM washing and prepping cows. Later you’ll show animals, hand out trophies and still keep smiling. • Enjoy all the new friends and the dairy families!

See you at the Ohio Holstein Convention in March!

“Goodbye may seem like forever. Farewell is like the end, but in my heart is the memory and there you will always be.” - Walt Disney