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Oca Member Candice Muir Performs At Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

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Malirs Recognized As Member Of The Year By The National Junior Hereford Association

the Faces of Leadership conference hosted each year by the NJHA and develops junior members into future leaders of the breed and the beef industry.

Congratulations to Candice Muir of Auglaize County who was one of two performers selected by fans to sing the national anthem at the recently held Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas. Muir performed Dec. 8. Also selected was Presley Seal, a 12-year-old cowgirl from Caldwell, Idaho.

A native of Waynesfield, Ohio, Muir has been performing for many years and enjoys singing anytime she gets a chance. She has performed the national anthem at many national cattle shows, cattle sales and other small events. Muir is a former graduate of The Ohio State University where she obtained her B.S. in zoology and a minor in music. She was a member of The Ohio State University A Capella group as well as a former singer in two local country bands.

She currently is a co-owner/herdsman of her family cattle and hay operation and a custom show cattle fitter. In addition, she assists in managing Graze On, her family-owned catering company who partners with OCA to serve beef at the Ohio State Fair and Farm Science Review.

Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding to compete for a share of the purse and the coveted PRCA

A rare and prestigious award was announced during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Educational Forum. Rick and Bonnie Coley-Malir, Dublin, Ohio, were recognized with the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Honorary Junior Member of the Year Award at the NJHA and Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) Awards Luncheon on Oct. 21. This award is given to someone whose involvement and generosity creates lasting impact for the next generation of the breed and for NJHA and HYFA. Rick and Bonnie were the founders of the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment that supports

“I can’t think of a couple more deserving,” said Amy Cowan, director of youth activities and foundation for the AHA. “I can’t thank Rick and Bonnie enough for all they mean to leadership development and continuing to support the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment that funds Faces of Leadership and provides so many opportunities for Hereford youth.”

The couple was awarded with an honorary membership and a bronze bull. The 2023 Faces of Leadership conference will be hosted in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Be on the lookout for more information to come.