Ringside Sheep Magazine - 2023 Nov Issue

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> IN THIS ISSUE - NAILE 2023

RS ON THE COVER Featured on this issue of the Ringside, are some of the MacCauley Suffolks lead and upcoming sire battery.

Though the direction of MacCauley Suffolks has shifted over the years, the goals remain the same: performance in the show ring and production in the barn!

The MacCauley flock strives to produce “Functional Suffolks with Style.” The entire program emphasizes structural soundness, easy fleshing on grass, superior maternal instincts, male fertility, longevity and breed character. As the industry continues to change and the demand for more functional, performance-oriented sheep increases, the MacCauleys look forward to the challenge of meeting that demand with sheep that can perform in all arenas.

The MacCauley flock consists of over 350 brood ewes owned by Bill, Betsy, Chris, Justene and Kyle MacCauley all under the expert care of Evan Snyder, Farm Manager. It is truly a family business born out of a lifelong passion and a hobby gone wild.

The MacCauley team is forever thankful for all their customers, both loyal and new! Customer successes and faith in the breeding program is the fuel that keeps this fire burning.

To see MacCauley Suffolks in action, stop by their pens at Louisville, or better yet, plan a trip to the farm in Atglen, PA. Or, at the very least, visit the website www. maccauleysheep.com.

EDITORIAL Jr. Spotlight ........................................................page 10 Cruz & Emily’s Top Ten Tunes .........................page 12 2024 Ringside News .................................pages 14-15 Industry News .............................................pages 16-17 Junior Spotlight #2 ...........................................page 18 From the Kitchen ..............................................page 20 Breed News ..............................pages 22-23,24,26,28 Advertising Index ..............................................page 53

SHOW RESULTS

Southern States Dorper Youth Show ...........page 32 Eastern Regional Jr. Dorset Show ................page 33 The Classic .................................................pages 34-35 Freedom Fest .............................................pages 37-39 AAJS ............................................................pages 40-42 National Southdown Sale ...............................page 43 National Columbia Sale ..................................page 44 National Columbia Jr. Show ...........................page 45 Youth Sheep Expo ....................................pages 46-47 Illinois State Fair ......................................pages 48-50 Big E .............................................................pages 52-55

STAFF CONTACTS EMILY ADCOCK Co-Owner/Creative Director 217.330.0539 ringsidesheep@gmail.com

CRUZ & SARAH NICHOLS Co-Owners/Ad Sales Representative 859.612.7175 ringsidesheep@gmail.com

MORGAN HAUGER **NEW OWNER for 2024 765.541.1932 morgan.hauger1016@gmail.com

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> LETTER FROM THE EDITOR THE GAME OF LIFE CONTINUES TO CHANGE...

As I sit down to write this letter the song lyrics, “Ain’t it funny how life changes, you wake up, ain’t nothing the same and life changes, you can’t stop it, just hop on the train and you never know what’s gonna happen, you make your plans and you hear god laughing” from Thomas Rhett’s song Life Changes, just keep playing on repeat in my head.

Boy oh boy has LIFE CHANGED in the last 4 years since Cruz, Sarah and I started this magazine.

Cruz has welcomed two beautiful girls into his family and his flock has blossomed along with his responsibilties on our family farm. I was just about to quit my coporate job and start working solely for myself when we launched this. With the twist and turns of that C-word we won’t mention, I went back into corporate America almost a year later. By the time you read this or darn close after, I pray and hope that I too am holding a beautiful baby girl in my arms at home while you are lambing and attending NAILE. With these changes, these blessings, and the general “busy” of life, I knew a change, while hard, had to be made.

4 years ago I had big dreams and excitement for where this publication could go. While we have accomplished several of those, there is so much more potential here and so much more growth to happen and I just was running out of hours to make that happen. Bringing Morgan on a year ago was a great decision and she added a refreshed viewpoint. This summer, Cruz, Sarah and I had a conversation and I told them, as much as I didn’t want to let it go, I thought it was time to dicuss selling Ringside and taking a step back for both of us. Eventually, we all agreed and the logical first person to offer the Ringside business to was Morgan Hauger. She had been in the trenches for a year and was helping to grow the business already. It took Morgan all of maybe five seconds to say, “Yes, I want it”, and a deal was done.

So here is the official announcement: Following this issue of Ringside Magazine, we are turning over all things Ringside to Morgan Hauger, with official transition happening Jan. 1, 2024. Please note, this does not change my show photography and I still hope to be joining you and be your photographer at many of the shows and events over the summer and fall. I will still be available to design ads, logos and take all the photos. I know Morgan already has big plans and I can’t wait to watch her grow and develop this project. I will be supporting her any way she needs over the next year.

I close this letter up by saying THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone that said yes to Cruz and I in that very first publication and every one since. Thank you for taking a chance with us, for encouraging us, for supporting us. For letting us interview you or your kids. For reading our publication, for signing up for our mailing list and everything in between. THANK YOU! This isn’t goodbye, just a new path ahead.

FOR THE LAST TIME - THANK YOU FOR JOINING US RINGSIDE!

Emily Adcock

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> LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

Hopefully everyone had an enjoyable summer and found some success in the showring. Summer disappeared quickly and I think fall is coming and going just as quickly. Mid-September we welcomed a new addition to our family with the birth of our daughter, Hadley, and time is definitely not slowing down as we watch her grow.

With harvest finished it is time to prepare for NAILE and Winter. Here in Central Illinois we are hopeful that winter will bring us some much needed moisture before Spring.

As we prepare for NAILE this year we are excited for the new breeds that have been added to the show schedule for 2023. I appreciate those in charge trying to stay current and meeting the request of our show industry. At our household we have a 3 year old that is very excited to exhibit her Babydoll Southdowns. She has her suitcase packed and wants to know when we are going to the sheep show. While I am not quite as excited as her, I do look forward to NAILE every year and hope to see many of you there.

Good Luck Morgan!

It seems like just yesterday Ringside Magazine was just an idea we had and now it has been a 4 year business. A lot has changed in this 4 year time and as we add a new member to our family our lives continue to stay busy and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. I have greatly appreciated all the support everyone has given us the last few years and compliments we have received. I do not have the time to commit to Ringside that is needed, but I look forward to seeing how Morgan progresses this idea in the future.

See you at NAILE! THANK YOU FOR JOINING US RINGSIDE!

Cruz and Sarah Nichols

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HI ALL! I think it is absolutely crazy to think that 2023 is almost over. I feel like it just started! I have so much to be thankful for as this year comes to an end. This year has brought lots of changes to my life, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything is going!

Lots of changes bring lots of emotions- graduating from Purdue, moving to a new place, starting “adult life,” and so much more...but I am ready for this next chapter of my life. I am at the end of my junior show career after 16 years. I will enter the showring for the last time as a junior in Louisville on the green shavings. I am so grateful for my time in the ring and it’s bittersweet to look back on the many many years and memories I have.

I can’t thank everyone who has supported me enough. I feel like I could go on and on about those who have supported me, but I would end up typing pages!

THANK YOU to all of my family and friends for raising me in this industry and being there through all of the exciting moments. I am retiring my pink shirt and ready to take on a new roll in this industry I love so so much!

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US RINGSIDE!

Morgan Hauger

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JUNIOR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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What breed of sheep do you currently show and why?

I show Southdowns because they are cute and fun to show! They make the best showmanship partners. They can also be sassy, just like me!

(My mom wrote that last part)

What is your favorite breed of showing/raising sheep? What's your least?

My favorite part of showing is getting to see my friends from around the country. I also like raising sheep because they are fun to snuggle. My least favorite thing is dumping water buckets at home.

What is your favorite show and why?

My favorite show is The Southdown Classic because it is like a cattle junior national show. We not only get to show, but the junior board plans fun activities for us to do as well, my favorite is the corn hole tournament.

If you could pick any other breed to show what would it be and why?

If I could pick any other breed to show I would show Babydoll Southdowns because I also show Mini Herefords.

They are pretty adorable.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned & what advice would you give to younger members?

The biggest lesson I have learned so far is hard work and having goals pay off. I would tell younger members to halter break your own sheep, having a bond with them is important!

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2024 INFORMATION Beginning in January 2024, I am excited to announce I will be taking over full ownership of Ringside Sheep Magazine. I am working on lots of new and exciting things for the magazine and the sheep industry.

I cannot thank Emily, Cruz and Sarah enough for the opportunity to continue what they started. Ringside has a special place in my heart, and I look forward to continuing its success!

I want to thank Emily being an amazing mentor and role model. I strive every day to be half the person she is. Emily is one of the hardest working, caring and thoughtful people I know.

I am forever grateful for the opportunity to get to work with her and the many lessons she has taught me.

As I stated before, I am working to continue the great aspects of Ringside. I am working on adding pieces and working to offer the best opportunities to all. Beginning in 2024, Ringside Sheep Magazine will add a subscription fee. This was not an easy decision, but I felt like it was one I had to make. With the cost of printing and postage, it’s time to switch to this.

By adding the subscription fee, I will be able to offer a lower ad placement price. I want to make it as easy for all of you to advertise as possible!

Please work with me to continue what Emily, Cruz and Sarah started and make Ringside the place to look for all things happening in the sheep industry!

Please watch Facebook for more information regarding NEW feautures for 2024!

SUBSCRIPTION FEE One Year Subscription: $30 Two Year Subscription: $55

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RINGSIDE SUBSCRIPTION FORM

Please fill out the form to be added to the subscription list for the 2024 issues of Ringside Sheep Magazine.

If you have any questions, please contact Morgan Hauger by phone or email.

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The public is invited to attend any or all of the two-day event.

Find out more information and view the sale listing online at newellramsale.com. Find the latest Newell Ram Show & Sale news on Facebook.

Contact Newell Ram Sale Secretary, Micole Braun - 605-515-0995

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND YOUR FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION

RAM SALE READIES IN NEWELL, SD Over 285 head of sheep will sell Sept. 15 NEWELL, SD – Slated for Sept. 14-15 is the 78th Annual Newell Ram Show & Sale. A yearly event, the show and sale has built up a reputation for high quality range and stud rams and ewes for sale.

Consignments from an eight-state region make up the lineup and return buyers routinely bid on the offering.

The Newell Ram Show and Sale has over 285 head of high-quality registered sheep consigned for its 2023 event. Breeds consigned include Rambouillet, Targhee, SAMM, Columbia, Corriedale, Suffolk, Hampshire, South Down and Dorset.

The sheep show will kick off on Sept. 14 with the ewes at 9 a.m. followed by the rams. The wool show will begin at 10 a.m. and cash prizes will also be offered to the winning fleeces. Sheep growers are encouraged to bring their fleeces for the wool show.

The sheep sale will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 with the ewes selling first, followed by stud rams and range rams. Hewitt Land Company will be commanding the auction block and clerking the sale.

Can’t make the sale? DV Auction will be broadcasting the sale live online. This will allow producers unable to attend the event the opportunity to still buy top sheep genetics.

Along with the show and sale there are sheep equipment dealers, vendors and concessions on-site.

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Considering attending the American Sheep Industry Association’s Annual Convention for the first time in 2024? Here’s some things you should know before the convention begins on Jan. 10 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.

Of course, anyone with an interest in the American sheep industry is welcome to attend, whether it’s your first time or 40th time.

Early bird registration discounts end on Dec. 8, and all online registrations must be completed by Dec. 18. Any registrations after that date must be completed in person in Denver.

There’s no doubt attending the convention for the first time can be a bit intimidating. With more than 400 attendees and 50-plus meetings, there is a lot going on and a lot to take part in at the annual convention. First-time attendees should look through the tentative online schedule before leaving home.

This will give you a glimpse of sessions you might like to attend. Once you’ve arrived in Denver, you’ll receive a convention book with the schedule, meeting agendas and a list of speakers for each meeting. Take time to look through the agendas and see if that has an impact on which meetings you’d like to attend. All meetings listed on the official schedule of events are open to registered convention attendees.

Each of the four tours offered during the convention require a separate ticket in addition to convention registration. Tours should be booked as early as possible as space is limited. If a tour is listed as sold out when you register, check with the registration desk at the convention, as spots sometimes open up at the last minute.

Many of the meals provided during the convention are included in the registration fee. A full registration provides access to the Industry Welcome

Reception on Thursday evening, the Awards Lunch on Friday, the Speaker Lunch on Saturday and the Make It With Wool Reception and Fashion Show on Saturday evening. If you’re booking a two-day registration, the meals listed above are included for the days you’re registered to attend.

ASI ACCEPTING AWARDS NOMINATIONS

The Wool Recognition Lunch on Thursday and the RAMPAC Reception on Friday evening each require a separate ticket in addition to your registration fees.

There are five awards open for nominations: The McClure Silver Ram Award, the Peter Orwick Camptender Award, the Distinguished Producer Award, the Industry Innovation Award and the Shepherd’s Voice Award.

Networking is one of the most important benefits of attending the annual convention. Visiting with producers, lamb feeders, lamb companies and trade show vendors between meeting sessions are some great ways to meet new people. Seating at meals is generally open and also allows opportunities to have conversations with people from all across the United States.

Producers under 40 years of age are encouraged to join meetings of the Young Entrepreneurs – scheduled for Thursday evening (mostly a meet and greet session) and all day on Friday. In addition to presentations from industry insiders, the group is planning a lamb cooking competition this year.

The deadline to submit nominations for American Sheep Industry Association awards is now less than a month away. Awards will be presented at the 2024 ASI Annual Convention on Jan. 12 in Denver.

Nominations must be submitted to ASI by Nov. 17, and past recipients of these awards are not eligible. https://www.sheepusa.org/newsletter/october-20-2023

The purpose of the Youth Sweepstakes is to encourage youth attending the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival to participate in educational and exhibition events and to expand their knowledge and proficiency in sheep production. Congratulations to the winners and full results for each category will be posted on the website.

During the annual convention, the Whova app is also a great place to check in digitally. The app includes valuable information – such as the schedule, list of speakers, etc. – and provides a great way to interact with other attendees. In the past, it’s been used to plan carpools to/from the airport, dinner outings and more. The app is the place to share photos from the convention, as well. It’s available for download from your phone’s app store. https://www.sheepusa.org/newsletter/october-20-2023

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JUNIOR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

e i d d a M HAUGER What breed of sheep do you currently show and why?

I currently show Southdowns and Hamps. I like these breeds because of the friends that I have made through my time participating in them. Both of these breeds are competitive, but friendly at the same time.

What is your favorite breed of showing/raising sheep?

What's your least?

My favorite part of showing/raising sheep is getting to share my passion with my friends and family. Some of my best and closest friends have come from the show ring. I also like being able to see the start to finish product of animals I raise. My least favorite part of showing is taking care of illnesses the sheep pick up from all of the traveling.

What is your favorite show and why?

My favorite show is the All American Junior Show because there is a lot of free time to spend with friends, as well as a lot of different activities put on by the show.

If you could pick any other breed to show what would it be and why?

If I could pick any other breed to show I would pick Romney's because there is something that is intriguing about them, and I think giving fitted sheep a try would be fun. Even though my dad would say otherwise ;)

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?

What advice would you give to younger members?

The biggest lesson I have learned while showing sheep is responsibility.

As I grew up I continued to have more and more responsibilities, and it is very important to make sure I do everything asked of me to have a successful summer. If I was giving advice to a younger member I would tell them to enjoy every moment they have in and out of the ring, because you only have a short amount of time to do those things.

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BUBBLES

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HAUGER 23074 Sired By Rushville

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Grand Champion Hamp Ewe Top 5 Selection Kentucky State Fair

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Res. Junior Champion Ewe ISF 4-H & Kentucky State Fair

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From t he Kitchen: INGREDIENTS

Lamb 1 pound ground American Lamb 1 tablespoon oil 1 red onion, (finely minced ) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (regular or spicy) 2 tablespoons cilantro Cream cheese Filling 4-ounce cream cheese 1 cup cheddar cheese, (shredded) 2 scallions, (chopped) 1/4 cup cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt, pepper 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Jalapeños 10 large jalapeños, sliced in half-lengthwise, (seeds and membranes removed) 1 cup Cheddar cheese Toppings: (optional) Avocado Black olives sliced Green onions More cilantro Sour cream Tomatoes

DIRECTIONS Start by making the lamb mixture.

Preheat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.

Start cooking the onions until they’re soft.

Season the lamb with all the spice blend above and add it with the onions and cook over mediumhigh heat. Cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently until the lamb is cooked*. *Note: USDA recommends ground lamb reach an internal temperature of 160F. Turn off the heat and finish off with cilantro. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix all the cream cheese filling ingredients and blend well.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the jalapeños on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Fill each jalapeño half with a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture. Top that with a tablespoon of the lamb mixture. Finish off with more shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake the jalapeño peppers for 16-20 minutes (depending on the size of your peppers).

Remove from the oven.

Serve on a cutting board with your favorite toppings, or serve as is!

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BREED COLUMBIA NEWS Michigan State Fair - this Natural Colored Columbia ewe was Supreme Champion Wool Breed Ewe and then selected as the Overall Supreme sheep.

Congratulations to Moenter Homestead, Mike & Judy Moenter!

Supreme Champion Ram at Minnesota State Fair-Isaiah Bauck with a fall ram lamb.

Supreme Champion Ewe 2023 Maryland State Fair for Bruce Snyder. Congratulations Bruce and family!

Champion Columbia Ram/Reserve Supreme Ram was consigned by Hettinger Research Station.

Champion Columbia Ewe was shown by Steinmetz Columbias.

Supreme Champion Ewe 2023 New Jersey State Fair for Bruce Snyder . Congratulations Bruce!

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DORPER NEWS

beginning October 9, 2023.

The American Dorper Sheep Breeders’ Society’s Board of Directors announces today that it has selected Karla Blackstock to serve as Executive Director of the American Dorper Sheep Breeders’ Society (ADSBS)

Blackstock will serve the Society as its Executive Director, reporting to the President of the Board of Directors. She will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the fastest-growing registered sheep breed, providing shared leadership and coordination for the various Committees that align to execute the long-range plan of strategic growth for the breed. In addition, she will provide strategic oversight of the registrar team and seek continuous improvement opportunities to membership services and communication.

“We are pleased to welcome Karla as our new Executive Director and look forward to the positive impact she will have on the ADSBS and its members as she implements our long-range plan,” said Brad Roeder, President of the Board. “She brings knowledge and experience from previous breed association work where she honed valuable communication and leadership skills that will benefit our Society as we continue our growth.”

showing Angus cattle on the state and national levels and has also shown AKC Australian Cattle Dogs, as well as Boer Goats. She has served as Committee Chairman for the sheep and goat committee for Rodeo Austin, has coordinated local, and regional shows, and has served on the National ABGA show committee.

“I am excited to be selected to lead the ADSBS into its next phase of growth. The ADSBS is poised to enhance its operations and expand its presence among current and potential Dorper sheep breeders,” said Blackstock.

“I look forward to working with the passionate members, volunteers and partners who have built and are continuing to build the Society and elevate the Dorper breeds.”

Karla Blackstock can be reached at karla@dorpersheep. org or at 210-305-2565

DORSET NEWS

The Supreme Champion Ewe at the 2023 Keystone International Livestock Exposition Open Show went to the Champion Horned Dorset Ewe from the Oberholtzer Family!

Prior to joining ADSBS, Blackstock served the American Boer Goat Association as Editor and Creative Director.

A graduate of Texas A&M, Blackstock has more than two decades of experience in marketing, design and communications with positions ranging from large corporations and small business to associations and colleges, including Texas A&M Health Sciences and The George Bush School of Government and Public Service.

She is currently the local president of the VFW Auxiliary to Post 8555 and a district officer for the Texas VFW Auxiliary. Blackstock grew up raising and Continued on page 24

Congratulations to Madelyn Syme, CT on her Supreme Champion Ram Week One at the Big E today. The ram is Gadsby 22108, a Fitted Fall Ram lamb.

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BREED BORDER LEICESTER NEWS

The CDC is pleased to announce the hiring of Michelle Torrance as our new Executive Secretary & Treasurer. Michelle and her husband Corey reside in Good Hope, Illinois. Members can meet her in Louisville this year as she will be there assisting with the shows. The office will officially move to Illinois starting December 4. We welcome her aboard!

Congratulations to Emma Oberholtzer on Supreme Champion Ewe on her Champion Horned Dorset Fall Ewe Lamb at the 2023 Maryland State Fair!

Email your breed news to ringsidesheep@gmail.com at any time and we will be happy to run it in our upcoming issue!

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Eastern States Exposition Week 2 Supreme Champion Ram. The white Border Leicester Yearling Ram shown

by Maybe Tomorrow Farm, RI

Supreme Champion Ram at Maryland Sheep & Wool went to the Natural Colored Border Leicester from Nancy and Lili Weik of Overlook Manor Farm.

The Border Leicesters had one of the bigger shows at the festival with quality throughout. Well done to all exhibitors for representing our breed!

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N O I S S OBE , T N E M T I M M IS A CO IT E V O T E E I V A L H YOU BE

Res. Champion Slick Shorn Ewe

2022 NAILE Open Show Shown by Breelyn Slack

Champion Dorset Market Lamb 2023 Indiana State Fair Congratulations, Landon Bewley!

Champion Slick Dorset Ewe 2022 NAILE Junior Show Shown by Breelyn Slack

Champion Dorset Market Lamb Champion Ewe 2022 KILE 2023 Maryland State Fair Congratulations, Hayze Klotz! Congratulations, Hayden Horning!

Supreme Ewe 2023 Cass County Fair

Congratulations, Arie Martin!

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Champion Dorset Adv. Ewe 2023 Ohio Lead Series Congratulations, Allie Boyd!

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MERINO NEWS

National Sale Results Champion White Ram, Ann Knowles Reserve Champion White Ram, Auretta Wittkopf Champion White Ewe, Kevin Hopkins Reserve Champion White Ewe, Auretta Wittkopf Champion NC Ram, Lydia Smith Reserve Champion NC Ram, Josie Baird Champion NC Ewe, Sarah Jakeman

KATAHDIN NEWS

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Congratulations to the crew at Jacobsen Ranch on their Supreme Champion Ewe at the 2023 California State Fair.

Results are in and it was a outstanding Great Plains Jr Sheep Show! Congratulations to the winners!

Grand Champion Ram and Reserve Grand Champion Ram - Clara and Hazel Luhmann Grand Champion Ewe and Reserve Grand Champion Ewe -Laura Brinkman Laura was also 5th Overall with her Champion Ewe. Great Job!!!

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A new Southdown market lamb class will be held at the conclusion of the JR. Southdown Breeding Show on Sunday, November 12.

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Supreme Champion Ewe Arizona State Fair Exhibited by Dew Drop Farms.

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SOUTHERN STATES DORPER YOUTH SHOW Photos from the ADBS

31 Junior ADSBS members from 12 states showed 149 head in the Junior Breeding Show, 16 in the Market Lamb Show and 7 Production Ewe Contestants!

CHAMPION WHITE DORPER RAM Caleb Welte

RESERVE CHAMPION WHITE DORPER RAM Paisley Lord

CHAMPION & RESERVE DORPER RAMS Vivian Stephenson

CHAMPION WHITE DORPER EWE Ally Winters

RESERVE CHAMPION WHITE DORPER EWE Vivian Stephenson

CHAMPION DORPER EWE Vivian Stephenson

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CHAMPION DORPER MARKET LAMB Paisley Lord

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EASTERN REGIONAL JR DORSET SHOW Photos from CDC

CHAMPION HORNED DORSET EWE Emma Oberholtzer

RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED DORSET EWE Emma Oberholtzer

CHAMPION HORNED DORSET RAM Emma Oberholtzer

RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED DORSET RAM Emma Oberholtzer

CHAMPION SLICK POLLED DORSET EWE Hayze Klotz

RESERVE CHAMPION SLICK POLLED DORSET EWE Jude Parker

CHAMPION SLICK POLLED DORSET RAM Katherine Rapp

RESERVE CHAMPION SLICK POLLED DORSET RAM Katherine Rapp

CHAMPION FITTED POLLED DORSET EWE Katherine Rapp

RESERVE CHAMPION FITTED POLLED DORSET EWE Katherine Rapp

CHAMPION DORSET ADVANTAGE EWE Brynlee Krietz

RESERVE CHAMPION DORSET ADVANTAGE EWE Regan Flory

THE CLASSIC - DAY 1

Richmond, IN Photos by KAK Images

GRAND CHAMPION EWE Drew George

RESERVE CHAMPION EWE Kailen Smerchek

GRAND CHAMPION RAM Ryker Beckmier

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM Drew George

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GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Layne Hoeflinger

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Kaden Derrer

THE CLASSIC - DAY 2

Richmond, IN Photos by KAK Images

GRAND CHAMPION EWE Drew George

RESERVE CHAMPION EWE Carson Knittel

GRAND CHAMPION RAM Drew George

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM Hudson Fleener

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Brady Brandt

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Kaden Derrer

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FREEDOM FEST Sedalia, MO Photos by KAK Images

SUPREME RAM CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAM Kassidy Schakel

SUPREME EWE CHAMPION OXFORD EWE Morgan Crouch

RESERVE SUPREME RAM CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM Drew George

RESERVE SUPREME EWE CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN EWE Carson Knittel

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FREEDOM FEST

Sedalia, MO Photos by KAK Images

CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Jacee Johnson

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Katie Walkington

CHAMPION BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN RAM Harper Nichols

CHAMPION BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN EWE Harper Nichols

CHAMPION CHEVIOT RAM Paige Clyde

CHAMPION CHEVIOT EWE Paige Clyde

CHAMPION COLUMBIA RAM Cortney Copeland

CHAMPION COLUMBIA EWE Cortney Copeland

CHAMPION COMMERCIAL RAM Hunter Scheer

CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE Hutsyn Hohertz

CHAMPION CORRIEDALE EWE Cortney Copeland

CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE EWE Brenna Hubbard

CHAMPION COTSWOLD RAM Kenzie Meyer

CHAMPION COTSWOLD EWE Kenzie Meyer

CHAMPION DORSET ADVANTAGE RAM Emma Chandler

CHAMPION DORSET ADVANTAGE EWE Katie Walkington

CHAMPION DORSET FITTED RAM Owen Torrance

CHAMPION DORSET FITTED EWE Taylor Crouch

CHAMPION DORSET SLICK RAM Maddie Kraft

CHAMPION DORSET SLICK EWE Sydney Watson

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FREEDOM FEST Sedalia, MO Photos by KAK Images

CHAMPION DORPER RAM Drew George

CHAMPION DORPER EWE Maleah Repscher

CHAMPION HORNED DORSET RAM Lane VanderLinden

CHAMPION HORNED DORSET EWE Kaitlyn Schakel

CHAMPION SLICK HAMPSHIRE RAM Kylie Schakel

CHAMPION SLICK HAMPSHIRE EWE Jacee/Justin Johnson

CHAMPION FITTED HAMPSHIRE RAM Beau Mumm

CHAMPION FITTED HAMPSHIRE EWE Kirby Jo Bacon

CHAMPION KATAHDIN RAM Brier Day

CHAMPION KATAHDIN EWE Westin Poynter

CHAMPION LINCOLN RAM Luke Mumm

CHAMPION LINCOLN EWE Luke Mumm

CHAMPION MONTADALE RAM Baugh & Dunn - Gen5

CHAMPION MONTADALE EWE Katie Patterson

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM Emily Anderson

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE Kylie Schakel

CHAMPION OXFORD RAM Addie Meyer CHAMPION RAMBOUILLET RAM Andrew Anderson

CHAMPION RAMBOUILLET EWE Andrew Anderson

CHAMPION ROMNEY RAM Catherine Hromis

CHAMPION ROMNEY EWE Catherine Hromis

CHAMPION SLICK SUFFOLK RAM Hutsyn Hohertz

CHAMPION SLICK SUFFOLK EWE Beau Howe

CHAMPION FITTED SUFFOLK RAM Kelsey Patterson

CHAMPION FITTED SUFFOLK EWE Kelsey Patterson

CHAMPION TEXEL RAM Britney Dabbs

CHAMPION TEXEL EWE Britney Dabbs

CHAMPION TUNIS RAM Beau Mumm

CHAMPION TUNIS EWE Nash Arthur

CHAMPION WHITE DORPER RAM Caleb Welte

CHAMPION WHITE DORPER EWE Caleb Welte

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ALL- AMERICAN JR. SHOW Madison, WI Photos by Ringside

SUPREME RAM CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM Drew George

SUPREME EWE CHAMPION SLICK HAMPSHIRE EWE Jackson Ritter

CHAMPION BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN RAM Lilly Roe

CHAMPION BABYDOLL SOUTHDOWN EWE Lilly Roe

CHAMPION NATURAL BORDER LEICESTER RAM Kevin Kitchen

CHAMPION NATURAL BORDER LEICESTER EWE Josie Baird

CHAMPION WHITE BORDER LEICESTER RAM Josie Baird

CHAMPION WHITE BORDER LEICESTER EWE Josie Baird

CHAMPION CHEVIOT RAM Cheyenne Clyde

CHAMPION CHEVIOT EWE Katelyn Von Behrens

CHAMPION COLUMBIA RAM Elizabeth Thiesen

CHAMPION COLUMBIA EWE Elizabeth Thiesen

CHAMPION CORRIEDALE RAM Brady Craig

CHAMPION CORRIEDALE EWE Brady Craig

CHAMPION COTSWOLD RAM Kenzie Meyer

CHAMPION COTSWOLD EWE Kenzie Meyer

CHAMPION DORPER RAM Izzy Wade

CHAMPION DORPER EWE Vivian Stephenson

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ALL- AMERICAN JR. SHOW Madison, WI Photos by Ringside

CHAMPION WHITE DORPER RAM Caleb Welte

CHAMPION WHITE DORPER EWE Vivian Stephenson

CHAMPION DORSET ADVANTAGE RAM Reid Coleman

CHAMPION DORSET ADVANTAGE EWE Kaden Derrer

CHAMPION FITTED DORSET RAM Thomas Vandeventer

CHAMPION FITTED DORSET EWE Madelyn Syme

CHAMPION SLICK DORSET RAM Shyla Crouch

CHAMPION SLICK DORSET EWE Ainsley Balfanz

CHAMPION FITTED HAMPSHIRE RAM Katie Hanson

CHAMPION FITTED HAMPSHIRE EWE Katie Hanson

CHAMPION SLICK HAMPSHIRE RAM Alivia Porter CHAMPION HORNED DORSET RAM Madelyn Syme

CHAMPION HORNED DORSET EWE Kaitlyn Schakel

CHAMPION KATAHDIN RAM Lauren Julian

CHAMPION KATAHDIN EWE Ryker Beckmier

CHAMPION NATURAL LINCOLN RAM Luke Mumm

CHAMPION NATURAL LINCOLN EWE Luke Mumm

CHAMPION WHITE LINCOLN RAM Emmalou Mumm

CHAMPION WHITE LINCOLN EWE Sidney McAllister

CHAMPION MERINO RAM Riley Smith

CHAMPION MERINO EWE Morgan Inbody

CHAMPION MONTADALE RAM Jasmine Gates

CHAMPION MONTADALE EWE JW Simms-Reisner

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM Reece Vandeventer

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE Alivia Porter

CHAMPION NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT RAM Dresen Ferschweiler

CHAMPION NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT EWE Brock Kessler

CHAMPION OXFORD RAM Nicholas Angus

CHAMPION OXFORD EWE Aubrey Miller

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ALL- AMERICAN JR. SHOW Madison, WI Photos by Ringside

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CHAMPION NATURAL ROMNEY EWE Catherine Hromis

CHAMPION WHITE ROMNEY RAM Catherine Hromis

CHAMPION WHITE ROMNEY EWE Catherine Hromis

CHAMPION RAMBOUILLET RAM Vivian Stephenson

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CHAMPION SHETLAND RAM Margo Johnson

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CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAM Brenna Hubbard

CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE EWE Jaedyn Slutz CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN EWE Drew George

CHAMPION FITTED SUFFOLK RAM Joey Slack

CHAMPION FITTED SUFFOLK EWE Kasandra Knutson

CHAMPION SLICK SUFFOLK RAM Matt Wiegard

CHAMPION SLICK SUFFOLK EWE Allee Hoover

CHAMPION TARGHEE RAM Carissa Scheel

CHAMPION TARGHEE EWE Carissa Scheel

CHAMPION TEXEL RAM Alexis Koch

CHAMPION TEXEL EWE Alexis Koch

CHAMPION TUNIS RAM Beau Mumm

CHAMPION TUNIS EWE Claire Spilde

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NATIONAL SOUTHDOWN SALE Ohio Photos by KAK Images

GRAND CHAMPION EWE Oldenburg Farms, OK

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE Maddox Livestock, OK

GRAND CHAMPION RAM Willwerth Southdowns

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM Maddox Livestock, OK

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NATIONAL COLUMBIA SALE Spencer, IA Photos by KAK Images

GRAND CHAMPION RAM Isaiah Bauck

GRAND CHAMPION EWE Peterson Sheep Company

RESERVE CHAMPION RAM Leland Thiesen & Sons

RESERVE CHAMPION EWE Frey Columbias

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NATIONAL COLUMBIA JR SHOW Spencer, IA Photos by KAK Images

GRAND CHAMPION RAM Alyston Gull

GRAND CHAMPION EWE Alyston Gull

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM Hattie Hendricks

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE James Davis

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YOUTH SHEEP EXPO

Greenfield, IN Photos by Ringside

SUPREME CHAMPION RAM CHAMPION WHITE DORPER Vivian Stephenson

SUPREME CHAMPION EWE CHAMPION CHEVIOT Kaitlyn Von Behrens

TOP 5 RAMS CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE Kassidy Schakel

TOP 5 EWES CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Alivia Porter

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Reece Vandeventer

CHAMPION HORNED DORSET Kaitlyn Schakel

CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED LINCOLN Luke Mumm

CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN Levi Willmann

CHAMPION SLICK HAMPSHIRE Samantha Everhart

CHAMPION SLICK SUFFOLK Paige Minter

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YOUTH SHEEP EXPO Greenfield, IN Photos by Ringside

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE Ava Shroyer

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Chaynee Tennant

THIRD OVERALL MARKET LAMB RESERVE CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Lauren Sattler FOURTH OVERALL MARKET LAMB CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Ava Shroyer FIFTH OVERALL MARKET LAMB RESERVE CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Jude Parker

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ICLA MARKET EWE SHOW

Springfield, IL Photos by Cindy’s Livestock Pics - Cindy Cagwin-Johnston

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET EWE Kashen Ellerbrock

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET EWE Bryce Clayton

THIRD OVERALL MARKET EWE Cole Ellerbrock

FOURTH OVERALL MARKET EWE Lane Clayton

FIFTH OVERALL MARKET EWE Hadley Stuaan

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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Springfield, IL Photos by Cindy’s Livestock Pics - Cindy Cagwin-Johnston

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Lillian Unger

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Sheridan Hank

THIRD OVERALL MARKET LAMB Sheridan Hank

FOURTH OVERALL MARKET LAMB Blake Homann

FIFTH OVERALL MARKET LAMB Zach Gerling

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ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Springfield, IL Photos by Cindy’s Livestock Pics - Cindy Cagwin-Johnston

SUPREME RAM - JR. SHOW CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED Reece Vandeventer

SUPREME EWE - JR. SHOW CHAMPION BORDER CHEVIOT Kaitlyn VonBehrens

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BIG E

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CHAMPION AOB WOOL RAM Julia Chute

CHAMPION NATURAL BORDER LEICESTER RAM Lydia Smith

CHAMPION CHEVIOT RAM Megan & Isaac Garges

CHAMPION CORRIEDALE RAM Asa Johnson

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CHAMPION CHEVIOT EWE Megan & Isaac Garges

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CHAMPION POLLED DORSET EWE Madelyn Syme

CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE EWE Logan Thayer

CHAMPION JACOB EWE Victoria Wiggins-McPhee

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CHAMPION HORNED DORSET RAM Madelyn Syme

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BIG E

Open Show Photos by KAK Images

CHAMPION OXFORD RAM Dillon Brady

CHAMPION WHITE ROMNEY RAM Catherine Hromis

CHAMPION NATURAL ROMNEY

CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAM Brady Clark

CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM Brady Brandt MacCauley Suffolks

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CHAMPION SHETLAND RAM Victoria Wiggins

CHAMPION TUNIS RAM Swartz & Talley Tunis

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BIG E

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CHAMPION WHITE ROMNEY EWE Emma Rogers

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SUPREME EWE WEEK 2 CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED ROMNEY EWE Teresa Hromis

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