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Favorite Daily Hair Care Product:

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Family efforts are united with the Schaake Family. Hard work is expected and success happens in livestock judging, exhibiting or raising National Champions.

As Described by Shilo Schaake ... Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Air Express III, I really do enjoy blowing on my steers. Favorite Barn Tool: Roto Brush Favorite Daily Hair Care Product: Sullivan’s Kleen Sheen Best Part Of My Win: The feeling that all the hard work has paid off. I have also come to realize there is a certain level of luck that needs to be with you on show day. Favorite Hobby: Baseball, Hunting, Fishing and working with cattle Favorite Sports Team: K-State Wildcats Baseball team Favorite College/University: K-State Favorite Breed: Simmental Favorite Stock Show: National Western Stock Show because juniors have to rely on themselves and their family to get their steers ready. All-Time Favorite Calf: Probably my first steer Okie. I won the Kansas State Fair with him. His great attitude is what hooked me into showing steers. Favorite Show Day Aid: Focus. My Denver steer’s attitude wasn’t the best, but Focus helped Trevor relax and chew his cud. No doubt it works! Daily Hair Care Tip: We pretty much rinse and blow cattle every day. Sometimes their skin gets dry. What we find works best is spraying a light coat of Kleen Sheen mixed with 1/3 rag oil into the hair then work with a Rice Root brush and lots of blowing time. Show Day Tip: We try to get our work done at home so when we get to the shows everything seems normal for the animal and exhibitor. Also, we try not to over fill our animal. The correct fill makes a huge difference on their movement and how comfortable they are in the show ring. Proudest Accomplishment: It has always been my dream to win Denver! Future Goals: I’d like to win the Kansas City and Louisville steer shows. A very special Thank You to my family and Bonham Show Cattle for their continued support. I also want to thank Sullivan Supply and Stock Show U for all the products and opportunities they provide the cattle industry.

Shilo Schaake

Showman ...

Family: Parents, Scott & Kandi & Brother Shane Location: Westmoreland, Kansas Champion Title: Grand Champion Steer, 2013 National Western Stock Show Animal name: Trevor. Named after Travis Otterstad, with our personal twist to the name. Sire: Walks Alone Breeder: Wade Rodgers Raised: Bonham Show Cattle Purchased from: Bonham Cattle Company Clipper: Travis Otterstad and Ryan Smejkal Show Day Help: Myself, Dad (Scott), Shane and Baylor Bonham Daily Care Help: Myself, Dad & Mom, she is the cooler queen. She keeps it clean and smelling good! Feed Brand: High Noon Show Stopper Grand Champion Steer, 2013 National Western Stock Show 6 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

As Described by Alex Alliger ... Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Sullivan’s Kleen Sheen

Favorite Show Day Product:

Vita Hair Volumizer

Favorite Barn Tool: Air Express III Blower - but I do not like to blow Favorite Hair Care Product: Sullivan’s Pink Oil Best Part Of My Win: I wouldn’t have wanted to win the American Royal with any other steer but Bones. Then when the auction came and we set the new all time record, that was something I will never forget. Favorite Hobby: Showing cattle for sure. Favorite College/University: Iowa State University Favorite Breed: I prefer showing steers. Favorite Stock Show: American Royal and Denver, although now, the American Royal is probably my favorite. All-Time Favorite Calf: Bones for sure. He was really spooky when we first got him. But at the first show we took him to (Badger Kick-off) he walked right off the trailer and became a complete puppy dog for the rest of the show season. Favorite Show Day Aid: Focus & Juiced Daily Hair Care Tip: Try to keep your animal clean even in the pens and runs. Proudest Accomplishment: My 2013 Iowa State Fair. I had two animals in the Sale of Champions - Grand Champion Market Hog and Reserve Grand Champion Steer. That was something I will never forget. Future Goals: I plan on going home to Gowrie to farm with my dad and brother.

Bones was speical steer, however the Alliger Family is highly |competative in multipule species ... a true stockman.

A special Thank You to my parents for sure. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without them. Also, thank you to Tracy, the Goretska Show Cattle Crew, and whomever else has helped me along the way. There are too many to count.

Alex Alliger

Showman ...

Family: Parents, Larry & Jill; Brother, Aaron & Sister, Michelle Location: Gowrie, Iowa Champion Title: Grand Champion Steer, 2013 American Royal Animal name: Bones - When he was a calf, he was green but huge boned. Sire: Believe In Me Purchased from: Goretska Show Steers Clipper: Tracy Goretska Show Day Help: Myself, Tracy, Tyler McVay and Jake Campbell Daily Care Help: Myself and Dad (Larry) Feed Brand: Purina Show Chow

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As Described by Mylah Testerman ... Favorite Barn Tool:

Air Express III Double Blower System

Winning one of the toughest steers shows in the nation is proof hard work from sun rise to sun set pays off. Congratulations to the Testerman family.

Best Part Of My Win: I am still at a loss of words since the judge shook my hand at the Oklahoma Beef Expo steer show. It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. From all the people congratulating me and my family, to the camera flashes at the back drop ... it made me think of all the hard work that something like this takes. Again, I am really at a loss of words. Favorite Barn Tool: Sullivan’s Air Express II Double Blower System Favorite Daily Hair Care Product: Sullivan’s Kleen Sheen Favorite Hobby: Probably softball. I enjoy playing catcher on our women’s fast pitch team. Favorite Sports Team: Oklahoma State University Favorite College/University: Oklahoma State University Favorite Breed: I enjoy showing lambs, but I also like a black steer! Favorite Stock Show: Well looking back now, for sure the Oklahoma Youth Expo. I do enjoy the Denver Stock Show as well. All-Time Favorite Calf: Radar, my steer from the Oklahoma Youth Expo. I have shown a lot of steers, but Radar ate what I ate. He would eat what ever I had in my hand! He had a ton of personality. Daily Hair Care Tip: The most important thing is keeping your animal clean. We rinse four to five days a week, but only soap once or twice a week. We try not to dry out their hair. Show Day Tip: Get all your work done at home. It will pay off in the end. Proudest Accomplishment: Winning the Oklahoma Youth Expo. It really was the hardest thing I have ever to worked for. My biggest honor to date. My OYE was an awesome experience this year. I had a Chester pig, a steer and a lamb all make it to the sale. Future Goals: I plan on attending Oklahoma State University in the future. My life revolves around animals - they eat before we do - so I hope to apply to Vet school. In the future, I also hope to take a steer to Denver. It would be awesome to be able to walk down that carpet at the Stock Show. There are quite a few people that I want to thank, but first and foremost is God. Thank you to my parents, without them we would have nothing. I also want to thank Dustin Glover, Mark Copus, Clint McCauley and all of my family.

Mylah Testerman

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Family: Parents, Charlie & Jane, & Sisters Blair & Hadie Location: Hollis, Oklahoma Champion Title: Grand Champion Steer, 2013 Oklahoma Youth Expo Animal name: Radar Sire: Monopoly Breed/Raised: Neil Ray Davis Purchased from: Mark Coups and Dustin Glover Clipper: Dustin Glover and Clint McCauley Show Day Help: Dustin Glover, Clint McCauley, Thomas Elizondo, Colt Brooks, Josh Beam, Coley Riley, Shawn Fletcher, and Blair Testerman Daily Care Help: Mylah, Hadie, Mom and Dad. None of this would work without mom. Feed Brand: Purina Fitters Edge Supplements: Sullivan’s Appetite Express Grand Champion Steer, 2013 Oklahoma Youth Expo 8 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

As Described by Brooke Egbert ... Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Sullivan’s Final Bloom Favorite Barn Tool: Air Express III Blower - the blower is my best friend. Favorite Hair Care Product: Sullivan’s Revive. We use Revive a lot to get more hair volume and to make the hair softer.

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Sullivan’s Final Bloom

Best Part Of My Win: Since my family and I started showing, it was our goal to win the Ohio State Fair, so the best part was achieving our goal as a family. Favorite Hobby: Showing steers, showing hogs, cheerleading and soccer Favorite College/University: Purdue

Favorite Movie: Pitch Perfect

Favorite Sports Team: Ohio State Buckeyes Favorite Breed: Crossbred Favorite Stock Show: Ohio State Fair All-Time Favorite Calf: Bullet, the steer I won the Ohio State Fair with. We just really connected a lot. And he was big time lazy. Daily Show Day Tip: Just make sure you work with your steer or heifer daily. We work with ours everyday. Proudest Accomplishment: That I get to go show cattle all over the state with my family. Future Goals: In my future, I hope to do something in Ag business.

I want to thank parents and my sister Ryleigh; Dru, Brian & Spencer Goettemoeller, Wade Rodgers, Jeremy Baldwin, Dylan Durham, Kyle Schmerge, Nick Huelsmeyer and the Streitmatter boys.

Word traveled fast when Brooke and Bullet won the Ohio State Fair. One of the most popular steers and families to win a state fair in 2013. Congratulations Egbert Family.

Brooke Egbert

Showman ...

Family: Parents, Bruce & Justine & younger Sister, Ryleigh Location: Botkins, Ohio Champion Title: Grand Champion Steer, 2013 Ohio State Fair Animal name: Bullet Sire: Believe In Me Dam: Destiny (Hard Drive) Bred & Raised by: Goettemoeller Show Cattle, from a past show heifer Purchased from: Goettemoeller Show Cattle Clipper: Dad, Brian Goettemoeller, Wade Rodgers, Kyle Schmerge, Nick Huelsmeyer, Dylan Durham & Jeremy Baldwin Show Day Help: My family and I Daily Care Help: My family Feed Brand: Show Rite Supplements: Hide-And-Hair Grand Champion Steer, 2013 Ohio State Fair

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As Described by Kyndal Reitzenstein ... Favorite Show Day Aid:

Alert

No one likes the industry more than Kyndal. This past Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Scholarship winner is dedicated in the class room and barn. A self motivated winner here.

Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive Favorite Barn Tool: Rice Root Brush Favorite Daily Hair Care Product: Sullivan’s Vita Hair Volumizer & Sullivan’s Kleen Sheen Favorite Show Day Aid: We have used several, but we like Alert the best! Favorite Hobby: Showing cattle and livestock judging Favorite Sports Team: Denver Broncos. I have faith they will make it to the Super Bowl this year. Favorite Breed: Charolais, Chianina & Angus What would you rather show - steers or heifers: I switch back and forth. Right now it is heifers because I am no longer eligible age wise to show steers at most places. Favorite Stock Show: National Western Stock Show. I know it can be cold, but I love the tradition and it’s in my backyard. Best Part Of My Win: Since I started showing cattle at 8, I always wanted to win the Colorado State Fair Steer Show. So winning it my last year of showing steers was rather bitter sweet. I was so happy to finally have won, but knowing it was my last year, I was sad at the same time. Then winning the heifer show was an added bonus. All-Time Favorite Calf: Probably the steer I had in 2012. We had a special bond and he didn’t like nobody but me! Proudest Accomplishment: Hmmmm, well my Peaches heifer was Champion Charolais Composite Heifer and Champion Prospect Heifer in Denver in 2012. I showed that year after just having surgery on my ankle! In 2013 she came back to Denver and won Champion Charolais Composite Heifer again- a three-time Denver champion! Daily Hair Care Tip: For us, we only shampoo once a week, but we condition and moisturize daily. We think this keeps the hair hydrated better instead of drying it out with a daily shampoo. Show Day Ritual: I have to have my lucky show stick. Daily Barn Routine: Steers go in the cooler and heifers in the barn under fans. We rinse our steers three times a day and brush them until they are dry. We rinse heifers twice a day and alternate between blowing or brushing them dry. We are strong believers in using Kleen Sheen and Rag Oil. When the Colorado summer nights are cool enough, we leave the cattle wet before we kick them out. Future Goals: I hope to attend a four year program and join a Livestock Judging team and then eventually go to Vet school. I definitely want to thank my brother Austin and both my parents. I also want to say thank you to all my relatives and friends that I have purchashed cattle from in the past who have supported me through the years.

Kyndal Reitzenstein Showman ...

Family: Parents, Mark & Kaye & Brother, Austin Location: Kersey, Colorado Champion Title: Supreme Champion Champion Title: Grand Champion Female, 2013 Colorado State Fair Steer, 2013 Colorado State Fair Animal name: Blue Animal name: Otto - he was a little wild when we got him. Sire: Monopoly Fast like an automobile. Dam: Double Vision Cow Sire: Monopoly Bred/Raised: Rick Schultz Dam: Paddy O’Malley Purchased from: Dunk Cattle Co. Bred/Raised: Paul Miller, Wyoming Clipper: Dad and Hirchell LeClair Purchased from: Mark Copus Clipper: Mark Copus Show Day Help: My family & I Daily Care Help: Austin & I Feed Brand: Hand mixed ration with High Noon Supplements: Sure Champ, GluCoat & Hide And Hair 10 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

Supreme Champion Heifer, 2013 Colorado State Fair

Grand Champion Steer, 2013 Colorado State Fair

As Described by Sutton Bellar ...

Favorite Barn Tool:

Smart Comb

Favorite Show Day Grooming Product/Equipment: Sullivan’s Final Bloom Favorite Hair Care Product: Sullivan’s Kleen Sheen Favorite Barn Tool: Sullivan’s Smart Comb Favorite Hobby: Hanging out with friends. Favorite Movie: 21 Jump Street

Favorite Animal: Dogs

Favorite College/University: University of Nebraska Favorite Breed: Chianina Favorite Stock Show: Nebraska State Fair All-Time Favorite Calf: My commercial heifer we raised and I showed this year. She acted like me - kinda naughty. What do you remember most about winning: Probably when Jesse picked me up off the ground to hug me. Daily Chore Routine: This year we had to get in about 12 a day, so it took forever. CJ was always third in line. We routinely rinse, blow, sheen, blow in and dry, then brush for 10 minutes. Show Day Tip: Never doubt yourself. And try to have the same routine with your animal on show day as you do at home. From a strong family tradition, the Bellar Family has exhibited NAILE Champions for over two decades. Sutton’s win at the 2013 NAILE Steer Show is just the beginning for this young champion.

Proudest Accomplishment: Probably winning the Louisville steer show this year. Future Goals: I would like to have my own business. Maybe graphic design.

I want to say Thank You to Jeff Williams, Jesse Ahrens, my sister Sydney and of course, Mom and Dad for all your help through out my showing career.

Sutton Bellar

Showman ...

Family: Parents, Randy & Gina & Siblings, Justin Bellar, Daniel Bellar, Sydney Williams & Regan Bellar Location: Wisner, Nebraska Champion Title: Grand Champion Steer, 2013 NAILE Animal name: I named him CJ for Chuck Junior becuase he looked just like a steer that I had in the past named Chuck. Sire: Monopoly Dam: Mossy Oak cow Purchased from: Caldwell Show Steers Clipper: Me, Sydney, Jeff Williams and Jessie Ahrens Show Day Help: Me, Sydney, Jeff Williams and Jessie Ahrens Daily Care Help: Jeff and I, and my sister Sydney Feed Brand: ShowTec Grand Champion Steer, 2013 NAILE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 11

Family: Wife, Erin; Son Lawtyn (5) & Daughter Lakyn (4) Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Best two words to describe Nolyan: Cow Man. Nolyn is a strong cow man that has excelled in the show ring as well as having a lasting impact on many juniors across the country. He is known for being a great fitter, honest cattlemen and great friend!

Nolyn Holley

Nolyn Holley has traveled coast-to-coast helping individuals all over the country with their show cattle. He is known for being modest and not-too-proud to work on all types and kinds of cattle. His dedication to juniors in the livestock industry is second to none. Nolyn has always taken a little more time with young exhibitors than most. When Nolyn started doing his own clinics, one thing he would always point out to his students is the misconceptions that working on show cattle is hard work. He explains fitting and grooming as simply accentuating great parts of an animal and hiding their flaws. It was that simple. He wants each junior to learn as much as they can to keep the love of the cattle industry alive. Nolyn always stresses the first thing juniors need to be able to do is evaluate cattle. At the age of 15, Nolyn was told he had a stroke, which eventually proved to be a misdiagnosis. It was actually early signs of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Nolyn eventually started to find several other signs that something wasn’t right with his health. The last straw was when he noticed his vision was off while sorting bulls. A bull had gotten by him and he didn’t even notice it until the bull was standing right in front of him. After that, Nolyn picked-up the phone and called Miss Erin to have her schedule him a doctor’s appointment. After several rounds of testing, Nolyn was finally diagnosed with MS in 2009. At first, Nolyn was frustrated. He felt since he was diagnosed with MS, friends and family would have two common feelings ... a sense of feeling bad for him, or a sense of incompetence or in other words, a handicap. As anyone who knows Nolyn, the sky is the limit. He does not like anyone or anything holding him back from doing what he loves. And in typical Nolyn fashion, he isn’t letting MS get in his way either!

As Described by Nolyn Holley ...

Nolyan stands for perseverance, hard earned success and is always happy to help a junior showman. He has earned the highest honors from his peers ... RESPECT.

Proudest show career accomplishment: In 1992, I was Champion PeeWee Showman at the National Junior Hereford Show held at Milwaukee, WI. That same year in Louisville, we sold a Simmental heifer we had raised for $40,000 straight out of the stalls! One that I will not forget ... winning the 2002 National Junior Shorthorn Show. I had been in a car accident just before the show and had no plans of going, but after the accident, I decided to take my Lucky Charm heifer. What do you like best about the industry you are in? Let’s get real! Its not about the win pictures or how much money is spent. It is all about giving juniors the opportunity to learn a work ethic they will use later on in life. It’s about perseverance and ensuring a future for the agriculture Industry. Something you want people to know? I want people to understand there are a lot of individuals who are worse off than me. I hope I can continue to bring awareness to people of the MS disease. My MS is being very aggressive towards my cognitive skills, which in turn makes it harder for me to think logically at times and process information. To sum it all up, this greatly effects my disposition. Something I am working very hard at over coming. What hurdles are you overcoming with your health? Currently, I am working on a year plan with my doctor and receiving treatments of infusions every four weeks. I will be receiving a re-evaluation this February. I do want everyone to know that I am doing okay. My heath is my focus so I can get back on the show road very soon! Something to keep in mind: It doesn’t matter how much you spend ... it actually has nothing to do with how you will place. Showing and winning is about putting in the hard work and being a part of this industry. Striving to make the next generation of cattle better than today’s. Never lose sight of what our purpose is as breeders in this great industry. Words of advice for Juniors: Remember to keep your ears open and mouth shut. You will never be able to learn if your mouth is running. As you sit back, listen and learn, you will see hard work pays off. Erin and I want to thank everyone for their love and continued support. It speaks volumes of a persons character when others make time in their busy schedules to help someone out. This past November, the Nolyn Holley Cattle Show & Benefit was a great success. Watch for details on the 2014 show on Facebook, under Nolyn Holley Benefit Show.

Owners: Brian, Sherri, Stock & Saige Martin Location: Hereford, Texas Cow Herd: 350 Charolais and Crossbred females. About 1/3 of the herd is AI’d, with the other 2/3 carrying embryos. Years in the industry: 23 Marketing Opportunities: Brian Martin Show Cattle will sell most their steers and heifers Private Treaty all year round. In June 2014, they will be having their first cow sale with Dustin Glover in Oklahoma. Watch for more information on their website - www.brianmartinshowcattle.com

Brian MartinShow Cattle As Described by the Martin Family ...

How we got started in the club calf industry: Right out of high school, I went to work for Bobby Maddox. I worked for several families that showed cattle. When we settled in Hereford working for the Wall family, I started buying cows and raising show cattle. All-time favorite donor? As of right now, the 105 cow we own with Reimann Ranch. She produced Stock’s 2013 Fort Worth Stock Show Grand Champion Steer that we raised. Sires that we are using? A majority of our calves will be sired by Man Among Boys, Walks Alone and Monopoly. We are also using Walks This Way, Solid Gold, Smokin’ Bob and American Idol. Some champions we will never forget: There are several, but two that come to the forefront are the back-to-back wins at the State Fair of Texas. In 2012, Stock showed the Grand Champion Steer. Then in 2013, Saige won with her steer. It had never been done before. It’s also hard not to forget any of the champions from the Fort Worth Stock Show. We have been fortunate to have six Grand Champions and three Reserve Grand Champion Steers. Proudest accomplishment to date: Our dream came true this past year when Stock’s steer was named Grand Champion at the Fort Worth Stock Show; it was with a steer we bred and raised as a family. The Fort Worth Stock Show is by far the biggest and best steer show to win, and it pays the most. We feel very, very fortunate to have accomplished so many things with one win. Daily hair care tip: Simply, just keep your animal’s clean. Where we live our climate is very dry so we have to moisturize more frequently. We rinse and moisturize daily with Sullivan’s Kleen Sheen mixed with a little extra conditioner. And we do a lot of brushing. I mean a lot! Favorite barn tool: I personally love a Sullivan Stimulator Comb. Sullivan’s new Smart Sensation has become a barn favorite as well. We think they are awesome. The more you use them, the better the steers or heifers hair will work. Future goals: As a family, we hope to have both kids, Stock and Saige, win the six Texas majors - Fort Worth Stock Show, State Fair of Texas, San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show, Rodeo Austin and San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo. Stock has luck on his side this far, he is in the seventh grade and has already won three of the six. As a club calf producer, I hope to continue to produce champions for my customers year after year. Consistently raising or showing champions at the strongest shows in the nation. No one is as talented as the Martin Family at doing both.

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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS We have big plans for 2014!

he National Western Stock Show marks the beginning of a new year! For some, Denver is just another show in a long list of shows that we exhibit at every year. For me, long before there were great shows to attend like Kansas City, Louisville, Ft. Worth or Omaha, there was Denver. The National Western was one of the only shows I knew about outside of county fair when I was very young and just starting out in 4-H. I always enjoyed a day away from school and taking in the National Western with my family. We would walk through the barns, exhibits, cattle shows and end the day by taking in the rodeo. A few years I had the opportunity to spend a day in the yards working Hereford bulls. Before long, I was exhibiting steers, hogs, lambs and goats in Denver. The Denver Fat Steer Show was the one show that I always looked forward to the most! There was nothing more exciting than working my steers leading up to the show. Today, my favorite part about

Denver is the Yards and the display bulls. This issue offers many exciting features including "One Man's Opinion" and our Winter Show Preview. With the New Year, The Showtime's plans to cover more open shows including coverage of Kansas City and Louisville. We will also be highlighting more seedstock operations such as one of our new Hall of Fame inductees: Bob Funk and Express Ranches. We strive to be a publication for all ages. There is something for everyone. Whether you prefer to read The Showtimes in print or online, we are the best of both worlds. We look forward to seeing what 2014 has in store! Happy New Year, Brian J. Reid Owner/Editor

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ON THE MAP: NEW SUBSCRIBERS

The Showtimes welcomes new subscribers! In each issue we will feature 10 of our new subscribers on our map! a) Mike Stewart // Marshfield, MO

f) Steve Sukup // Paulding, OH

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Thank you for donating a jacket to our annual FFA donation auction. Your continual support of the Mineral Point FFA is greatly appreciated.

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The Honor Show Chow fitting challenge would not have been a success without your help and support.

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A church treasure located between Midway and Lexington, KY nestled amongst beautiful horse farms. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Showtimes Magazine welcomes your letters and emails! Please send your letters to The Showtimes Magazine, 14510 Brighton Road, Brighton, Colorado 80601. Emails can be sent to theshowtimes@yahoo.com. Call us at 303.941.1004.

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DID YOU KNOW

these were all names of animals Brian, Laurie and Lisa Reid (Owners of The Showtimes Magazine) showed from 2002 - 2013. They were cattle, hog, lamb and goat names.

twenty-eight

15. Casino Royale

2. Beetlejuice

16. Calico

3. Mardi Gras

17. Bird Man

4. Humuhumunukunukuapoa

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THIS ISSUE WE FEATURE 28 ANIMAL NAMES!

1. Buckeye

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QUOTES 2014 Showtimes Calendar and Media Kit! We are excited to present advertisers and subscribers with unique Showtimes calendars that feature a one-of-a-kind photograph on each month. Important dates and deadlines are also marked throughout the year. Find us in the Yards January 16-18 to pick up a FREE copy for your family (while supplies last)!

You only get one shot at a first impression. Unknown

When opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. Milton Berle

Jim Williams by our Booth Banner

Jim Williams stopped by our Showtimes' booth in Kansas City shortly after selecting the Grand and Reserve Champion Steers. He took a moment to pose with our large 8'x10' backdrop banner featuring a photography of he and Baylor Bonham during the 2012 Market Steer Show. Each show we feature a different banner behind our booth. Be sure to stop by our booth in Denver to see our latest Showtimes banner!

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You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures. Charles C. Noble

Reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2013 NAILE, Baylor Bonham

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Joel Judge and Amanda Schnoor Announced as Judges for the Blackout 2 Joel Judge and Amanda Schnoor, both of California, will judge the upcoming Blackout Jackpot 2! The Blackout Jackpot 2 will be held with the Green and Gold Showdown. Together, it will be a 2 ring show. The heifers will show on Saturday and the steers will show on Sunday. There is no entry fee for the Blackout when you pay to enter the Green and Gold ring. Be sure to check out our ad for more information starting on page 34. For more information please call 303.941.1004.

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Saturday, February 22 • 12:00 NooN Judge: TBD

South Dakota State University

Awards:

Grand Champion Steer ...........................................................................$1000 Reserve Grand Steer ..................................................................................$500 Grand Champion Heifer ........................................................................... $750 Reserve Grand Heifer ................................................................................$500

pre-entry postmark deadline: Monday, February 10: $25 • Late Entries: $35

general information:

Health and registration papers required. Generators encouraged. Room Blocks under Alpha Gamma Rho. Staurolite Inn & Suites (605) 692-3111, Days Inn (605) 692-9471, must be reserved by Feb. 1 and Super 8 (605) 692-6920, must be reserved Jan. 21. Steers shown by weight and divided into English and Exotic. Heifers will be shown by age and breed. Breeds with 5 or more entries will show as a breed. Top 5 will be selected.

for more information, contact:

registration:

Friday, February 21: ......................................................................7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, February 22: ...............................................................7:00 to 10:00 AM Show begins: ..........................................................................................12:00 Noon

Lane Peterson: 605-870-6220 Blake Eisenbeisz: 605-281-0624 Alpha Gamma Rho • 1929 8th St • Brookings, SD 57006 Check out our Facebook pages for more information: SDSU AGR STEER & HEIFER SHOW & SDSU BLOCK AND BRIDLE JACKRABBIT CLASSIC

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Awards:

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NEW THIS YEAR... Top 5 Payout!

HEIFERS Champion .............................................. $1000 Reserve ......................................................$500 3rd...............................................................$250 4th ...............................................................$175 5th .............................................................. $100

STEERS Champion .............................................. $1000 Reserve ......................................................$500 3rd...............................................................$250 4th ...............................................................$175 5th .............................................................. $100

The SDSU Block and Bridle invites you to join us for the 2013 Jackrabbit Classic, held in conjunction with the AGR Presidential Steer and Heifer Show.

General Information:

Monday, February 10: $25 • Late Entries: $35

Generators are encouraged. Health papers are required. Steers will be shown according to hip height and heifers by age. Breed heifers and English steers must be accompanied by proper registration papers with matching tattoos. TATTOOS ARE REQUIRED! NO TATTOO, NO SHOW! (Excluding crossbred/ commercial cattle.)

Registration:

For more information, contact:

Pre-Entry Postmark Deadline: Friday, February 21: ....................................................................................7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, February 22: ............................................................................ 7:00 to 10:00 AM Sunday, February 23: .................................................................................6:30 to 7:30 AM Show begins: ............................................................................................................ 9:00 AM

Matt Purfeerst: 507-323-0325 Theresa Claeys: 507-995-1155 SDSU Block and Bridle Club, Animal Science Complex Box 2170 • Brookings, SD 57007

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the big picture

WAITING AT THE BACKDROP Alex Alliger with his Champion Market Steer in Kansas City waiting to take a backdrop photo.

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the big picture

JUDGING AT THE ROYAL Livestock Judgers from across the country evaluate a class during the American Royal.

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the big picture

IN THE AIR Sutton Bellar hugs Jesse Ahrens after having her steer selected Grand Champion at the 2013 NAILE in Louisville.

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Reserve Grand Champion Steer 2011 National Western Stock Show Shown by: Kaiti Robinson

Grand Champion Steer 2010 Colorado State Fair Shown by: Lisa Reid

Go to our Cool calf page on facebook and add your winning pictures! If you own a Cool Calf cool room, or refrigeration system and would like us to post your winning pictures on our website, email cgilbert@supermarketservices.com

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NWSS 2011 Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Jr. & Open Show Shown by: Bailey Buck

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flashback

2011

monopoly 5

The January 2011 issue was 148 pages and featured Matt Lautner Cattle's Monopoly 2 and Monopoly 3 on the cover. The cover was designed by SCI.

Clone to Monopoly BD: February 2013 BW: 95 Lbs

daddy of 'em all

Sire: Redemption Dam: Peppermint Twist DOB: April 10, 2011 BW: 90 Lbs Chi: 12.66% TH AND PHA FREE Owned with: M Lazy Heart Ranch & Reid Show Cattle

double trouble

2012

Sire: Man Among Boys Dam: Monopoly DOB: April 2013 Raised By: Reimann / Rau, SD

The January/February 2012 issue was 182 pages and featured Matt Lautner Cattle's Monopoly 2, Choppin' Wood, Maine Man, Bodacious and Monopoly Money on the cover. The cover was designed by The Showtimes, Inc. and had 2 flaps that opened and a special band that feature a 5 year logo for The Showtimes Magazine.

red, white & roan

Sire: Jake's Proud Jazz Dam: KG Cinderella (Double Stuff x Diamond Legs) Purebred Shorthorn Registration: #4202764 DOB: March 2013 Raised By: Todd Fair, CA

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MATT LAUTNER CATTLE

33427 Old Portland Road Adel, Iowa 50003 Matt Lautner: 515.450.2800 Office: 515.391.9540 Blog: MATTLAUTNERCATTLE.COM

Monopoly 5 Daddy Of ‘Em All

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Red, White & Roan 33427 Old Portl and Road Adel, Iowa 50003 Matt Lautner: 515.450.2800 Office: 515.3 91.9540

2013 The January/ February 2013 issue was 212 pages and featured Matt Lautner Cattle's and Lautner Farm's Monopoly 4, Bo Didley, Manhunt and Monopoly Train. Cool Fact: The background image of a water tower and old warehouse buildings is across the street from the yards!

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2013 BEST OF THE BARNS

THE WINNERS

Printed Exclusively in The Showtimes Magazine

Best Anonymous Twitter Account: Fluffy Cows Best Bull Stud: Genex Best Cattle Blogger: Matt Lautner “News from the Road”

Best Club Calf Website: Showsteers.com

Best Junior College Program: Blackhawk-East

Best Educational Clinic: Stock Show University

Best Livestock Auctioneer: Steve Bonham

Best Embroidery Business: Twisted Stitch

Best Livestock Insurance Agent: Shelia Jensen

Best Cattle Fitter: Kirk Steirwalt

Best ET Service Provider: TransOva

Best Cattle Operation: Express Ranches

Best Feed Company: Purina

Best Cattle Show Feed: ShowChow

Best Frozen Genetic Sale: Donors on Ice

Best Place to Order Club Calf Semen: Matt Lautner

Best Industry Supporter: SureChamp

Best Livestock Judge: Jim Williams

Best Junior Cattle Association: National Junior Angus Association

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Best Livestock Feed Supplement: Sure Champ

Best Livestock Lawyer: Cari Rincker Best Livestock Show Awards: Signature Signs, Kris Vogel Best Livestock Trailer: Elite

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2013 Best of the Barns Awards

The 4th Annual Best of the Barns awards is a Ranch House Designs, Inc. promotion! This program was created in 2010 to recognize businesses and individuals who portray excellence in the livestock industry. The catagories were nomintated on Facebook and then voted by people November 1-30 online at bestofthebarns.com.

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Best Livestock Video Company: Cattle in Motion

Best Purebred Sale Management: The Angus Hall of Fame

Best Show Pig Operation: Platt Show Pigs, Travis Platt, IN

Best Major Livestock Show: National Western Stock Show

Best Ranch Facebook Page: Sullivan Farms

Best Show Photographer: ShowChampions

Best New Livestock Product or Innovation: Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smart Sensation Brush

Best Sale Catalog: Sullivan Farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maternal Legends

Best Show Steer Sire: Monopoly

Best Sale Catalog Designer: Christy Collins

Best Supply Company: Sullivan Supply Best University Ag Program: Oklahoma State University

Best New Trend: Fluffy Cows Best On Farm Photographer: Legacy Livestock Best Online Cattle Sale Firm: Breeders World Best Place to List Private Treaty Cattle Online: showsteers.com

Best Semen Sales Company: Cattle Visions Best Senior Livestock Judging Program: Oklahoma State University Best Show Broadcast Team: Stock Show Confidential

Best Vet Clinic: Oklahoma State University College of Vet Medicine Best Western Artist: Amanda (Mandi) Raithel

Best Show Pig Feed: Moormans

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BKOC BADGER KICK-OFF CLASSIC

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one man's opinion Chris Mullinix Badger / Steers "I knew it was going to be good, but I had no idea it was going to have this kind of elite top end quality."

THE JUDGES OF FALL 2013

Each issue we feature the top exhibitors and livestock. New for 2014, we look back at the judges from the fall shows. Lydell Meier NAILE / Jr. Shorthorns

Barry Nowatzke KC Jr. Shorthorns

Jake Scott NAILE Jr. Angus

Jarold Callahan NAILE / Steers "You've got to have muscle and possess a product that we're marketing."

Jim Williams KC / Steers "When you talk about the great stock show arenas and events we've had in the United States, you have to include the American Royal."

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American Junior Chianina Association national Junior Heifer show Fundraiser

March 25, 2014 Hosted by Premier online sales

June 21 - 27, 2014 • LouisviLLe, KY

offering open Heifers, Genetics opportunities, semen & other unique items View the sAle offering starting March 17 at premieronlinesales.com

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hall of fame

JAN. 2014

NEW MEMBER

ROBERT FUNK

The man behind Express.

BY LISA REID (INTERVIEW WITH BOB FUNK)

ou can tell a lot about a person by their handshake. From our initial meeting with Robert Funk, Owner of Express Ranches, by his stalls at Louisville, we were instantly drawn to the man’s success, knowledge and kindness. He exuded a confidence that we knew we wanted to share with our readers. With a tip of his cowboy hat and a firm handshake, we were well on our way to discovering the story of Express Ranches. Based out of Yukon, Oklahoma, Express Ranches is not only the largest seedstock cattle operation in the United States for the third year in a row, but part of an empire that was started from the ground up by Washington native Bob Funk. The combination of Funk’s passion to succeed and desire to help others has led to record breaking bull sells, multiple champions, a one of a kind scholarship program, and many more successful endeavors. When asked what the inspiration was behind Express, Bob lit up and shared how it all started with a childhood dream. Bob has been around cattle all of his life. In fact,

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he worked for 11 to 12 years on his cousin’s dairy farm in order to pay for college. He obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration and theology; followed by graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland in business administration and theology, and completed his master's degree at Seattle Pacific University. While Bob would continue on to receive three honorary doctorate degrees from SPU, Oklahoma Baptist University and Southern Nazarene University, his desire to obtain land and one day own a ranch of some magnitude led him to Yukon,

Sale day at Express Ranches

Oklahoma. Twenty years, thousands of acres, and multiple businesses later, Funk has not only fulfilled, but beyond exceeded, his childhood dream. Express Ranches is composed of four ranches located in Yukon, El Reno, Shawnee, and Perkins, Oklahoma. Together, the ranches approximate 20,000 acres. According to “The Land Report: 100 Largest Landowners in the United States,” where Funk is listed 54th, “ In addition to his Oklahoma holdings, Funk enjoys a considerable presence in Northern New Mexico, where he owns the legendary UU Bar.” Bob’s love for his New Mexico Ranch is obvious as he describes the 180,000 acres that house commercial cattle, 7,000 elk, bear, deer, wild turkey and mountain lions. It is developing as one of the largest elk hunting ranches in the world. However, while his status as a landowner is impressive, his presence in the cattle industry strikes closer to home. The classy look of the “EX” and color blue tied to Express Ranches has become a staple brand image at cattle shows and sales. It is practically impossible to walk through the Angus or Limousin barns at a national show without taking notice of Funk’s crew’s impressive, top quality setup. Bob’s philosophy on marketing is to always project yourself as one of the larger operations – whether you are or are not. Funk shared, “When it comes to business, the most important thing is marketing. The second most important thing is the actual production.” Express

Ranches emerged with the bull head as its first logo, but later updated to the better known “EX”. This logo is found everywhere from their signs and jackets to the freeze brand on their cattle’s left shoulder. Not only has Express Ranches nailed Bob’s number one business requirement, the production aspect of his first rate cattle operation speaks for itself. Express Ranches is composed of high quality Angus and Limousin cattle which incorporate both good EPD’s and phenotype. While these have to have EPD’s to fit the country’s needs, as Express sells a lot of cattle in Nevada, Colorado, Arizona and Texas where there are large pastures, they have to be phenotypically correct in order that they don’t break down with age. Heading up the cattle operation at Express Ranches is its President Jarold Callahan. According to Bob, “Jarold is one of the finest evaluators of cattle in the industry.” He has a solid cattle and judging background including serving as the Oklahoma State University livestock judging coach for 11 years and judging 400 to 500 shows. His talent and expertise have contributed to Express Ranches' success, as he selects, sorts and monitors all of operation's cattle. Bob and Express Ranches’ attention to detail and quality has placed them at the champion photo backdrop on numerous occasions. They have produced three triple crown winners and just recently sold the highest selling Angus bull of all time for part JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 67

hall of fame

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2013 NWSS Champion Carload

I. Connealy Consesus 7229 Express Ranches Herd Sire that is One of the most dominant sires of the Angus Breed for Registrations and Semen Sales II. EXAR Classen 1422B Express Ranches dominant Show Sire III. EXAR Denver 2002B The World Record selling Angus Bull valued at $1,020,000.00

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interest at $330,000. While multiple calves have had a special impact on Bob’s life, when asked to pinpoint his all time favorite, the bull 1407 makes his way to the top. 1407’s low birth weight and high growth numbers not only put Express Ranches on the map, but revolutionized the Angus breed. Bob’s cattle operation expands farther than the show ring, sales and with breeding. His desire to help others led to the creation of a scholarship program for the exhibitors of Express cattle. For Bob, it was a simple fact of life – no scholarship, no school. Therefore, when he had the opportunity to design a scholarship program that not only encouraged youth to work hard, but also attend college, he jumped at it. Express Ranches’ program is a one-of-a-kind progressive scholarship that awards Express customers with scholarship money in accordance to the shows they win (i.e. county, state, regional, and national). Over the scholarship program’s 18 year history, Funk has awarded approximately 3.25 million dollars to 370 kids nationwide. The Express name is not exclusive to the cattle industry. Express I. Employment Professionals is a successful human resource company that was founded by Funk nearly thirty years ago. Originally, Bob’s religious beliefs inspired him to be a preacher. While he could not see himself preaching from a pulpit and working inside all of his life, he has used his HR business as a type of ministry. Through his work, he is able to help people every day. To Funk, “Finding people a job is extremely rewarding.” He feels that in today’s world especially, it is crucial to keep our Christian values alive. All of Express’ conventions feature prayer breakfast as well as invocation at every meal. III. Another avenue of the Express brand is the draft horse industry with Express Clydesdales. Bob’s passion for the horses developed when he was showing cattle in Canada and spotted two beautiful black Clydesdales with white blazes and feet. From there, he worked to develop the first six horse hitch in Oklahoma and has gone on to have three-time world champions and five-time

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Sale Day at Express Ranches

Jarold Callahan and Bob Funk

national champions. Bob Funkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion to succeed has blessed him with the opportunity to give back in multiple facets of life. He is a franchise owner of the AAA hockey team the Edmonton Oilers and previously the AAA farm baseball team for the Texas Rangers, and is the agent to 11 PBR cowboys and 4 PRCA cowboys. Bob works hard to make life better for other people. He has a heart that beats to help others. The positive impact that Bob Funk with Express Ranches has made is wide spread across multiple industries and lifestyles. Whether it is in the cattle barn, the human resource business, or aiding youth working hard to earn scholarship money, his desire to help others and be the best has had a domino effect. From recognizing the quality of his cattle and professional presence at shows to talking with him one-on-one, what started with a handshake has led us to discover some of the amazing things Bob Funk has accomplished; and leaves us excited to see what he will do in the future for the cattle industry. â&#x2013;Ş JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 69

hall of fame

 This issue we are inducting two Hall of Fame Members!

JAN. 2014

NEW MEMBER

SCOTT SCHAAKE

Former Kansas State Coach and Judge.

BY SCOTT SCHAAKE

f someone would have asked me 40 years ago my career goals and where I would call “home” I am sure the role of University professor in Manhattan, Kansas was never on the radar. In fact my career is a result of encouragement from friends and family to pursue a profession in academia. I am the oldest of four siblings and raised by conservative, honest, hardworking parents who instilled strong family values. Like all of us who were so fortunate to grow up on a family farm, I have vivid memories of our family working together and always willing to make sacrifices in order to keep the farm financially stable. I will never forget the early mornings spent in the soybean field hoeing weeds out, the long days spent on an open cab tractor with a six row cultivator throwing dirt to next year’s crop, and the hot days of summer putting 20,000 square bales in the barn. The first time Dad put me behind the steering wheel on the hay truck was an experience. I sat on a stack of books and could barely get the clutch to the floor. Dad would put the truck in gear, point me in the correct direction, and he would scurry to jump on the back and begin stacking hay as the loader deliv-

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ered it to him. I learned quickly to never engage the clutch when traveling downhill and then out of fear, quickly let the clutch out and slam on the brakes. The result… was a load of hay and my father tumbling over the hood of the truck and landing on the ground in front of me. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt. I knew at a very young age that I had a real attraction to the livestock portion of our operation. As a kid we would travel to Missouri to buy feeder pigs and would run them in the same feedlot as the cattle. It was a real treat when dad allowed me to skip school and travel with him to the Kansas City Stockyards to sell a load of fat hogs or cattle. I distinctly remember the activity and smell of the old yards and my father trying to deal with the commission companies. At eleven years of age, my dad helped me select, halter break, and feed my first steer for the county fair. My steer, Cocoa, stood last in class at the fair and received a white ribbon from Dr. Miles McKee of Kansas State University, the judge. I was disappointed that day, not only for standing last, but also because that white ribbon meant that my steer was ineligible for the premium auction. Still, despite my disappoint-

ment, I committed myself that day to feed a better steer, to work harder the next year, and because of the impression Dr. McKee left on me, to judge shows someday.

2013 Denver Steer Show.

Scott judging the Open Shorthorn Show at the 2013 American Royal.

I spent the entire day at ringside observing this legendary judge at work. I came to realize his passion, ability to educate, and his respect for exhibitors were unprecedented. Since that day, I have been fortunate enough to show under or observe some of the alltime greatest judges of our time including: Joe Lewis, Don Good, Dan Hoge, and a number of others. As a young exhibitor, I showed a few champions, of which I was very proud, but more often than not I didn’t take home the champion banner. I was always interested in the judge’s reasons for preferring another calf over my own. The comments made over the microphone were part of an essential education that I valued. I also realized that each judge had a different opinion as to which specific traits were more important or necessary in their evaluations. I always tried my best to take into consideration the comments of these learned judges when I selected my next year’s calves to show. All of these great judges, regardless of the type of calf they preferred, shared a common theme of professionalism, honesty, communication skills, and the ability to educate. These are the same principles that judges today aspire to and live by. I will never forget the day my parents shipped me off to Manhattan, Kansas and enrolled me at Kansas State University. That same day my dad informed me that I would need to find a career outside of our operation because it was not big enough to support two families. That was a sad day for me and certainly a feeling of disappointment. I was not sure of a degree plan, but because of Dr. McKee and Dr. Good, I knew I wanted to be a part of the Animal Science program and a member of the judging teams. Kansas State has a rich tradition and some of the great leaders in Agriculture have been members of that program. As

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CURRENT MEMBERS ď&#x192;&#x2019; Be sure to check out our Online Hall of Fame at theshowtimesmagazine.com!

Ky Stierwalt March 2009

Phil Lautner July 2009

Jim Williams July 2009

Wayne Colette September 2009

Steve Bonham January 2010

Christy Collins March 2010

Kirk Stierwalt July 2010

Randy Daniel September 2010

John Sullivan January 2011

Bob May March 2011

Schnoor Sisters May 2011

Dan Hoge August 2011

American Royal October 2011

Bauman Family November 2011

Mark Sneed January 2012

Matt Lautner March 2012

Mike Hartman May 2012

James & Nick Sullivan July 2012

Dave Guyer September 2012

Bo Sanders November 2012

Jack Ward January 2013

Caldwell Family March 2013

Willoughby Family March 2013

Winegardner Family May 2013

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Kent Habeger March 2009

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Ron & Becky Thompson July 2013

Faber Family September 2013

Eugene Ritchey November 2013

Robert Funk January 2014

Scott Schaake January 2014

 Each issue of The Showtimes Magazine we induct a new Hall of Fame member! If you would like to nominate somone for our Hall of Fame, please email us at theshowtimes@yahoo.com or call 303.941.1004!

a student at Kansas State I was surrounded by some of the most highly respected faculty and coaches in the country. Upon graduation from KSU, I pursued graduate work and livestock coaching duties at Clemson University and the University of Kentucky. As fate would have it, the coaching position at Kansas State would become available, and I have been honored to coach within a historic program behind eight legendary coaches since 1903. I have been blessed to coach some of the brightest students of which many are recognized today as leaders, and outstanding judges. My family today not only includes my wife and two sons, but also the more than 250 judging team members who have been part of our lives the past 21 years. My former students make me proud and they are the reason I enjoy my profession so much. Even though I have retired from coaching, I plan to continue my role as an educator at Kansas State.

Today, my wife of 28 years, Kandi, and sons, Shane and Shilo, and I aim to live by the same family values upon which I was raised. We work hard together as a family. My wife and I support our sons at youth sporting events and livestock shows. Our family has a passion for agriculture, its people, and we strongly support youth shows. I will never forget the day when my youngest son, Shilo, reminded me what junior programs are all about. After getting beat at a show where we took a steer and thought we had the quality to win, rather than pouting or throwing a fit he turned to me and said, “Dad, not much we can do about it now, the steer looked good, we did our best, and I had fun.” It reminded me that we do all this for our children because our children enjoy it, and for the Schaakes, it is truly a family event. ▪

Congratulations Robert Funk - & Scott Schaake 2014 Inductees

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straights, government, republicans and democrats, blah blah blah blah blah! Why can’t people just be people, maybe try to be a good person while they’re trying. You know this has nothing to do with livestock but livestock people are part of this thing we call “life” and they are definitely part of mine. The only way we as fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, or friends are going to change is to look in the mirror. Yes sometimes we need to revaluate ourselves in order to get better in whatever we are doing in life. So in this season of giving I would like to give you a few quotes that just maybe one of them might hit home and cause you to think of some things that you might fix, change, or work on in your own life. We as livestock people, I would hope are above the normal in today society and live more like the Americans of old because I don’t know about the rest of you but some of that blah blah blah crap that I mentioned earlier, quite frankly gives me the craps!

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$170,000 Grand Champion Steer Champion Division II Steer Alex Alliger, IA

$56,000 Reserve Champion Steer Champion Division II Steer A.J. Line, IL

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AMERICAN ROYAL LIVESTOCK SHOW

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Date: Oct/Nov 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Steer Judge Jim Williams Results: American Royal

BONES

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Grand Champion Steer BY ALEX ALLIGER, IA

graduated from Prairie Valley high school and am currently a freshmen at DMACC. My parents are Larry and Jill Alliger. The steer I showed that day was a steer that I had been very successful with all year and one of my favorite calves I've ever shown. I was bummed with how he did at the state fair but getting reserve there with my other steer made it a good day, so I thought I still have Bones for Kansas city so I set my mind on that when the Royal came I was nervous when we pulled in. I was stalling by a really good steer and I saw some good steers out in the tie outs. I wasn't as nervous in my class but when division came I was really nervous. When Jimmy picked me for champion it all

started to hit me. In division Bones stopped putting weight on one of his back legs, so I kept trying to shift his weight. When we got back to the chutes we washed his hooves out with water that helped him for the final drive. After that it was just fun and when he picked me. I couldn't have been any happier. Bones made me very happy this year and I was sad to see him go but it was his time. I would like to thank Tracy Goretska for everything he has done for me this year. I could not thank him enough. Jake Campbell and Tyler McVay for helping at all those shows. I'd like to thank the rest of Goretska show steers crew as well as Jeremy Clark, Justin Morgan and Brett the manager. I'd also like to thank my parents for everything they have done for me. Without them, none of this would have been possible.

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NOW Steer Divisions

Reserve Division I Steer

Andrew Hodges, KS

Champion Division I Steer Nathan Hilburn, TX

Reserve Division III Steer Mackenzie Allen, CA

Champion Division III Steer Kennedy Core, IA

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AMERICAN ROYAL LIVESTOCK SHOW

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NOW Market Hogs

Champion AOB Maddie Fugate, IL

$40,000 Reserve AOB

Grand Champion Hog Champion Crossbred

Cailyn Hines, MI

Jacinda Thompson, IN

Champion Berkshire Brennen North, IN

$10,000 Reserve Champion Hog Champion Yorkshire Charles Colvin, IN

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Reserve Berkshire Phoebe Rogers, OK

Champion Chester

Champion Hampshire

Champion Yorkshire

Champion Spot

Charles Colvin, IN

Garrison Straka, OK

Reserve Chester

Reserve Hampshire Aaron Cain, IA

Reserve Yorkshire

Reserve Spot

Blair McMahen, AR

Champion Duroc

Ch. Lightweight Cross

Ch. Middleweight Cross

Ch. Heavyweight Cross

Ty Goss, OK

Jacinda Thompson, IN

Reserve Duroc

Res. Lightweight Cross

Res. Middleweight Cross

Res. Heavyweight Cross

Ashley Wallander, NE

Seth Warren, IA

Cole Wilcox, IN

Tristan Davis, KS

Ashtin Guyer, IL

Kennedy Richard, AR

Cailyn Hines, MI

Wade Jung, OK

Lindsi Loos, NE

Blake Goss, OK

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NOW Market Hogs

Champion Suffolk Hunter Gerths, IA

Reserve Suffolk Beth Zuber, IA

$60,000 Grand Champion Lamb Champion Crossbred Hunter Gerths, IA

Reserve Hampshire Garrett Goodwin, OK

$9,000 Reserve Champion Lamb Champion Hampshire Shaylyn Price, NM

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Reserve Crossbred Mackenzie Fruchey, OH

Champion Division I Johnna Stottlemyre, OK

$6,000 Reserve Division I

Grand Champion Goat Champion Division II

Braden Schovanec, OK

Skyler Scotten, MO

Champion Division III Trent Kempker, MO

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Reserve Division III Levi Cooley, IL

Reserve Champion Goat Reserve Division II Cooper Bounds, MD

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NOW Junior Livestock Sale

sale recap

SALE BREAKS RECORD Kansas City Steer Goes For $170,000! BY AMERICAN ROYAL

Grand Champion Market Steer Exhibitor: Alex Alliger, Gowrie, IA Sale Price: $170,000 Buyer(s): Neal & Jeanne Patterson

Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog Exhibitor: Charles Colvin, Russellville, IN Sale Price: $10,000 Buyer(s): John McDonald, Boulevard Brewery

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer Exhibitor: A. J. Line, Seaton, IL Sale Price: $56,000 Buyer(s): Kemper Foundation, UMB Financial Corp.

Grand Champion Market Lamb Exhibitor: Hunter Gerths, Albia, IA Sale Price: $60,000 Buyer(s): Bryan & Nancy Beaver Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb Exhibitor: Shaylyn Price, Edgewood, NM Sale Price: $9,000 Buyer: Saddle & Sirloin

Grand Champion Market Hog Exhibitor: Jacinda Thompson, Patoka, IN Sale Price: $40,000 Buyer(s): Dana Foote, David Fowler, Steve Frye, KPMG LLP, Brant Laue, Laue Ranch, Greg & Liz Maday, John & Kate Mitchell, Rick Norden, Cynthia P. Savage, Brad Sprong, Charlie & Tracy Tetrick, Chandler & Tim Thayer

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Grand Champion Market Goat Exhibitor: Skyler Scotten, Nevada, MO Sale Price: $6,000 Buyer(s): Brant Laue, Cynthia P. Savage Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat Exhibitor: Cooper Bounds, Taneytown, MD Sale Price: $4,100 Buyer: K-State Family Fund

A ROYAL HOG Grand Champion Hog

beyond the backdrop

BY JACINDA THOMPSON, IN

inning Grand Champion Market Hog at the American Royal is something that I will cherish forever because it is such a unique story on how everything came together. Growing up, I was raised on a sheep farm and showed sheep and swine in 4-H for ten years. Along with participating in 4-H, Raelynn (sister), Rhett (brother), and I traveled across the country showing at junior sheep and swine shows with our parents, Jay and Rachel. I am currently a sophomore at Purdue University so I quickly realized my time to show as a junior exhibitor was running short. I have never been to the American Royal and while deciding what show to attend, I realized that the age deadline for the American Royal was 20. I would be turning 20 in September so this was my last chance to show at the Royal and it happened to work out that my sister already had two lambs to take to the Royal. Without a doubt, I decided I wanted to show at the American Royal. My mom and I made a quick trip down to Wehmer’s Showpigs to look at a couple barrows. We quickly found a white barrow with blue spots and decided he was the one. He quickly became a barn favorite

and the whole family was attached to him. Raelynn and her friends gave him the name “Vinny”. After the summer, I headed back to school and without the help of my family, it would have been impossible for me to exhibit at the American Royal and I cannot thank them enough for their love, help and support. When it came time to weigh and check-in hogs, “Vinny” received the ear tag number 913, which happens to be my birthday, September 13th (9-13) so that was just another cool factor. I never expected to win the America Royal, I honestly just wanted to show at one more junior show before it was too late. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Besides the win, so many memories were created that I will cherish forever and you can’t put a price on that. It was such an amazing experience and it will always have a special place in my heart because so many people came together to help me. In the end, it really isn’t about the win, it’s about cherishing the time with the people you love and the life God gave you. I don’t look at it as Jacinda Thompson exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog, I think of it as The Thompson family exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog at the 2013 American Royal.

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NOW Junior Breeding Heifers

Champion Angus Sydney Schnoor, CA

Supreme Junior Breeding Heifer Champion AOB Adam Acmoody

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Becca Chamberlin, IN

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Reserve Limousin Korynn Clason, NE

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Taylor Goering, KS

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Grace Greiman, IA

Shilo Schaake, KS

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Reserve % Simmental

Stewart Skiles, TX

Kaine Warnken, TX

Aidyn, Rylee & Bryden Barber, TX

Shelby White, OK

Sara Sullivan, IA

Cole Clanton, KS

Anna Maulsby, TX

Cade Van Vliet, IA

Joel Butler, MO

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Reserve Angus Breeding Heifer Sydney Schnoor, CA

Champion Angus Breeding Heifer Wyatt Colburn, CA

Reserve Angus Bull

Sydney Schnoor/Silveira Bros., CA

Champion Angus Bull Express Ranches, OK

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COMING UP More Open Cattle

Reserve Balancer Breeding Heifer Benny McWilliams, MO

Champion Balancer Breeding Heifer JW LeDoux, KS

Reserve Balancer Bull Emily Griffiths, IN

Champion Balancer Bull Kelly Overmiller, KS

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NOW Open Beef Builder | Open Braunvieh

Reserve Beef Builder Breeding Heifer Taylor Nelson, NE

Champion Beef Builder Breeding Heifer Taylor Nelson, NE

Champion Beef Builder Bull Jordan Nelson, NE

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COMING UP More Open Cattle

Reserve Braunvieh Breeding Heifer Brink Livestock, KS

Champion Braunvieh Breeding Heifer Anna Gaddy

Reserve Braunvieh Bull Outlaw Cattle Co., MO

Champion Braunvieh Bull Clay Stotts, TX

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NOW Open Charolais | Open Gelbvieh

Reserve Charolais Breeding Heifer David Dickerson, KS

Champion Charolais Breeding Heifer Kate Shaffer, MO

Reserve Charolais Bull Bar J Charolais, TX

Champion Charolais Bull Mason Lewis, IA

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Champion Gelbvieh Breeding Heifer Emily Griffith, IN

Reserve Gelbvieh Breeding Heifer JW LeDoux, KS

Champion Gelbvieh Bull Kelly Overmiller, KS

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John Shearer/Circle S Ranch, KS

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Reserve Hereford Breeding Heifer Rylee Barber, TX

Champion Hereford Breeding Heifer Kaine Warnken, TX

Reserve Hereford Bull Gary & Kathy Buchholz, TX

Champion Hereford Bull

Fawcetts Elm Creek/John Tucker/Sullivan/Bushy Park

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COMING UP More Open Cattle

Champion Mini Hereford Breeding Heifer

Harlo Cattle/Laurie Elliott Harmon Show Cattle, NE

Reserve Mini Hereford Breeding Heifer Judy Splitt, NE

Champion Mini Hereford Bull Judy Splitt, NE

Reserve Mini Hereford Bull Shelly McIntyre, CO

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NOW Open Shorthorn | Open ShorthornPlus

Reserve Shorthorn Breeding Heifer Sara Sullivan, IA

Champion Shorthorn Breeding Heifer Andrew Hodges, KS

Reserve Shorthorn Bull

Bailey Clanton/Kolt Cattle Co., NE

Champion Shorthorn Bull Sullivan Farms, IA

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Champion ShorthornPlus Breeding Heifer Sara Sullivan, IA

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Reserve ShorthornPlus Breeding Heifer Clayton Boyert, OH

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NOW Open Limousin | Open LimFlex

Reserve Maine-Anjou Breeding Heifer Kenton Lain, IA

Champion Maine-Anjou Breeding Heifer Brandon Olivier, KS

Reserve Maine-Anjou Bull Blind Badger Ranch, CO

Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Jones Show Cattle, OH

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COMING UP More Open Cattle

MARCH/APRIL 2014

Champion MaineTainer Breeding Heifer Kori Jeanne McLaughlin, IA

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Reserve MaineTainer Breeding Heifer Caden Jones, OH

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NOW Open Limousin | Open LimFlex

Reserve Limousin Breeding Heifer Magness Land & Cattle, CO

Champion Limousin Breeding Heifer Cody Heavin, MO

Reserve Limousin Bull

Hickory Bend/Circle R/Englewood Farms, KY

Champion Limousin Bull Pinegar Limousin, MO

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COMING UP More Open Cattle

Reserve LimFlex Breeding Heifer Pinegar Limousin, MO

Champion LimFlex Breeding Heifer Linden Linthicum, OK

Reserve LimFlex Bull Pinegard Limousin, MO

Champion LimFlex Bull Magness Land & Cattle, CO

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NOW Open Optimizer | Open Salers

Reserve Optimizer Breeding Heifer Gary Werth, KS

Champion Optimizer Breeding Heifer Silver Spur Salers, MO

Reserve Optimizer Bull

Mark/Maria Wingert M&M Stock Farm, IA

Champion Optimizer Bull Gary Werth, KS

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COMING UP More Open Cattle

Reserve Salers Breeding Heifer

Street Cattle/Morgan Street/Morrow Cattle, AR

Champion Salers Breeding Heifer Jase Beltz, KS

Reserve Salers Bull Diamond J Farms, KS

Champion Salers Bull

Wright Cattle Co./GG&T Land & Cattle Co., KS

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NOW Open Simmental | Open % Simmental

Reserve Simmental Breeding Heifer Daniel Harrell, IL

Champion Simmental Breeding Heifer Emma Vickland, CO

Reserve Simmental Bull Circle M Farms, TX

Champion Simmental Bull Valerie Mankey, PA

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COMING UP More Open Cattle

Reserve % Simmental Breeding Heifer Audrey Scheiderer, OH

Champion % Simmental Breeding Heifer Shilo Schaake, KS

Reserve % Simmental Bull

Casey Nail/Connors State College, OK

Champion % Simmental Bull Woodrow Cattle Company, KS

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NOW Open Lowline | Open Lowline Full Blood | Open Lowline Purebred %

Reserve Lowline Full Blood Heifer Coureney Walker, NM

Champion Lowline Full Blood Heifer

Mike Hudlow/Heaven Sent Ranch, AR

Champion Lowline Purebred % Heifer

Grassline Cattle/Tummons Cattle, MO

Champion Lowline Purebred % Bull Brad Tummons, MO

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Reserve Lowline Purebred % Bull

Heaven Sent Ranch, AR

Reserve Lowline Purebred % Heifer Shea Esser, WI

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NOW 4-H Livestock Judging | FFA Livestock Judging

4-H TOP 5 TEAMS #

TEAM

SCORE

Illinois

2,225

Texas

2,222

Colorado

2,185

Indiana

2,156

Ohio

2,145

4-H Livestock Judging High Team Overall Illinois

4-H TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS

4-H Livestock Judging Top 5 Individuals

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NAME

TEAM

SCORE

Adrian Austin

Illinois

765

Cody Mayfield

Texas

760

Ashley Little

Colorado

747

Luke Wechter

Indiana

744

Dylan Sigrist

Illinois

739

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COMING UP Collegiate Judging

FFA TOP 5 TEAMS #

TEAM

SCORE

Indiana

2,197

Kansas

2,155

Texas

2,131

Arkansas

2,118

Iowa

2,111

FFA Livestock Judging High Team Overall Indiana

FFA TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS #

NAME

TEAM

SCORE

Caleb Harper

Indiana

746

Elen Skaar

Minnesota

743

Aaron Adams

Kansas

741 735

Denton Lowe

Oklahoma

Cassie Womack

Arkansas

FFA Livestock Judging Top 5 Individuals

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JR. COLLEGE TOP 5 TEAMS #

TEAM

SCORE

Redlands Community College

4,566

Butler Community College

4,548

Fort Scott Community College

4,544

Casper College

7,537

Lake Land College

4,529

Jr. College Livestock Judging High Team Overall Redlands Community College

JR. COLLEGE TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS

Jr. College Livestock Judging Top 5 Individuals

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NAME

TEAM

SCORE

Kane Austin

Lincoln Land

943

Matt Walta

Redlands CC

840

Cody Doubet

Blinn College

935

Blaine French

Fort Scott CC

932

Jacie Sweeney

Fort Scott CC

931

AMERICAN ROYAL LIVESTOCK SHOW SR. COLLEGE TOP 5 TEAMS #

TEAM

SCORE

Colorado State University

4,580

Oklahoma State University

4,573

Kansas State University

4,573

Texas Tech University

4,554

University of Arkansas

4,544

Sr. College Livestock Judging High Team Overall Colorado State University

SR. COLLEGE TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS #

NAME

TEAM

SCORE

Curtis Doubet

CSU

944

Parker Henley

KSU

943

Brock Heren

OSU

941

Lindsay Bowman

Arkansas

938

Catharine Koroulis

CSU

935

Sr. College Livestock Judging Top 5 Individuals

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show results

Date: Nov 2013

$25,000 Grand Champion Steer Sutton Bellar, NE

$21,000 Reserve Champion Steer Baylor Bonham, OK

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO

Location: Louisville, KY Judge Jarold Callahan Backdrop Photos: Linde Candid Photos: The Showtimes

COMING UP Breeding Heifers | Hogs | Lambs | Goats

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beyond the backdrop

TAYLOR WINS SUPREME

Supreme Breeding Heifer BY TAYLOR HETT, CO

’m Taylor Hett from Roggen, Colorado. I have been showing cattle since I was 8 years old. I didn’t start off with having a banner to my name. I would definitely say our family started from the bottom, we were the true definition of a “Freddy”. From having no background in agriculture, including the cattle industry, my dad Jim Hett gained a love and an interest for the Maine-Anjou breed. With the help of his business partner Bud Gamel they established Blind Badger Ranch in Fort Morgan, Colorado. We have grown tremendously thanks to the help of Brian Fox and his wife Paula. Going from standing last in my class at the county fair, to being fortunate enough

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to be selected Supreme Champion Junior Female at Louisville puts me at a loss of words! Though my dad wasn’t there to share the moment with me, due to my grandpa Bud Gamel being in the hospital, I was showing for them! I repeated in my head a thousand time while showing my heifer Joudy, “We are doing this for Dad and Bud!” This win was overwhelming and none of this ever would have been possible without the Nowatzke crew and our BBR crew. I would just like to thank Barry Nowatzke, Cash and Catherine Langford, Ryan Long, Jon Sweeney, Kayla Campbell, Brian Fox, Paul Hill, Justin Trupp, and everyone who has helped! Most importantly I would like to thank my Dad Jim and Grandpa Bud, it wouldn’t be possible without them!

NAILE

COMING UP Hogs | Lambs | Goats | More Junior Breeding Heifers | Open Heifers

Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer Grand Champion Maine Taylor Hett, CO

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$14,500

Grand Champion Hog

$12,000

Reserve Champion Hog

Lyndon Yougblood, AR

Hayden Kerkaert, MN

$12,500

Grand Champion Lamb Toree Fraze, NM

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$11,000

Reserve Champion Lamb Samantha Raute, IN

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

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Champion Angus

Reserve Angus

Champion Chiangus

Reserve Chiangus

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Champion Chianina

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Ch. Belted Galloway

Res. Belted Galloway

Champion FB Simmental

Reserve FB Simmental

Champion Charolais

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Champion Gelbvieh

Reserve Gelbvieh

Carter Ward

Kori McLaughlin

Sims, Lillian Ford, Dausman

Sydney Schnoor

Adam AcMoody

Jackson & Oatley Cardine

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Lucas Wisnefski

Bailey Core

Colton Kitley

Karlie Becking

Mason Walker

Elizabeth Beer

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Champion Hereford

Reserve Hereford

Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Champion Limousin

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Reserve Simmental

Melissa Grimmel

Kelsey Delaplaine

Taylor Hett

Adam Miller

Korbin Collins

Micaela Fosdick

Brandon Olivier

Kendra Nunan

Sara Sullivan

Brandon Hagie

Tyler Adcock

Allison Reed

Andrew Hodges

Kane Aegerter

Jake Bloomberg

Kiley Elder

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Champion Angus

Reserve Angus

Champion Maine-Anjou

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Champion Charolais

Reserve Charolais

Champion Gelbvieh

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Champion Chi

Reserve Chi

Champion Hereford

Reserve Hereford

Champion Chiangus

Reserve Chiangus

Champion Limousin

Reserve Limousin

Logan Wright

Blake Sweeter

Sara Sullivan

Higgins Farms

Sydney Schnoor

Kennedy Vanzant

Leslie Rogers

Wilson Cattle Co./Hunter Hamilton

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Alexis Wright

JW LeDoux

David Hockett

Heart Felt Farms

Taylor Hett

Pleasant Meadows Farms

Devin Hay

Micaela Fosdick

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Champion Simmental

Reserve Simmental

Champion FB Simmental

Reserve FB Simmental

Champion Red Angus

Reserve Red Angus

Champion Simmental

Reserve Simmental

Champion Salers

Reserve Salers

Champion Sim Angus

Reserve Sim Angus

Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Champion ShorthornPlus

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Collin Watson

TC Reds

Jase Beltz

Sara Sullivan

Anna Maulsby

Treelane Farms/Hoffman Cattle Co.

Morgan Street

Andrew Hodges

Collin Watson

Cagney Effling

Sara Sullivan

Anna Maulsby

Kiersten Jass

Avery Bennett

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NOW 4-H Livestock Judging | Jr. College Livestock Judging

4-H TOP 5 TEAMS

JR. COLLEGE TOP 5 TEAMS

TEAM

SCORE

Illinois

2418

TEAM

SCORE

Fort Scott Community College

4759

California

2404

Butler Community College

4736

Indiana

2378

Redlands Community College

4734

Virginia

2373

Northeastern Oklahoma

4734

New Mexico

2351

Lake Land College

4709

4-H TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS

JR. COLLEGE TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS

NAME

TEAM

SCORE

NAME

TEAM

SCORE

Mariss Lorenz

Indiana

818

Kyndal Reitzenstein

Redlands

969

Jessica Judge

California

816

Blaine French

Fort Scott

960

Gabrielle Lemenager

Illinois

813

Jordan Fledderjohann

Lake Land

960

Cody Boden

Virginia

807

Riley McKenney

Fort Scott

960

Rob Johnson

Illinois

803

Katie Lewis

Lincoln Land

957

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Olivia Foster, University of Arkansas Livestock Judging Team, evaluates a class of market lambs during the 2013 NAILE Senior Collegiate Judging Contest.

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SR. COLLEGE TOP 5 TEAMS #

TEAM

SCORE

Texas A&M

4662

Texas Tech

4644

Kansas State

4625

Oklahoma State

4600

Iowa State

4582

Sr. College Livestock Judging High Team Overall Texas A&M

SR. COLLEGE TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS

Sr. College Livestock Judging Top 10 Individuals

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NAME

TEAM

SCORE

Lane Halfmann

Texas Tech

942

Brock Herren

Oklahoma St.

941

Parker Henley

Kansas State

941

Everleigh Hayes

Texas A&M

940

Willie Weis

Iowa State

937

Justin James

Texas A&M

936

Keaton Dodd

Texas A&M

935

Samantha Whittaker

Missouri

933

Emily Jackson

Texas Tech

932

Nick Riecke

Texas Tech

931

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION SR. COLLEGE TOP 5 TEAM REASONS #

TEAM

SCORE

Oklahoma State

1845

Kansas State

1837

Texas A&M

1833

Texas Tech

1828

Iowa State

1816

Sr. College Livestock Judging High Team Reasons Oklahoma State University

SR. COLLEGE TOP 10 INDIV. REASONS #

NAME

TEAM

SCORE

Willie Weis

Iowa State

374

Brock Herren

Oklahoma St.

374

Everleigh Hayes

Texas A&M

373

Maverick Squires

Oklahoma St.

372

Nick Riecke

Texas Tech

371

Parker Henley

Kansas State

371

Kass Pfeiffer

Oklahoma St.

370

Brent Boland

Iowa State

368

Sierra Meyers

Cal State

368

Corey Wilkins

Kansas St.

368

Sr. College Livestock Judging Top 10 Ind. Reasons

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show results

Date: Oct 3, 2013 Location: Dallas, TX

Grand Champion Market Steer Saoge Martin

Reserve Champion Market Steer Caitlen Doskocil

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STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

Steer Judge Scott Schaake, KS

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show results

Date: Dec 13-14, 2013 Location: Columbus, OH

Grand Champion Steer Ring A Champion Maine-Anjou

Taylor Darner

Grand Champion Heifer Ring A Champion Crossbred Sarah Anne Davis

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AGR HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Results: Linde

COMING UP Ring B Steers | Ring B Heifers | Showmanship

Reserve Champion Steer Ring A Ch. Crossbred

Ross House

3rd Overall Heifer A Ch. Sh.Plus

Breanna Waugh

3rd Overall Steer A Ch. AOB Bailey Rist

Reserve Champion Heifer Ring A Res. Crossbred Lauren Corry

4th Overall Heifer A Ch. AOB Curtis Harsh

4th Overall Steer A Ch. Chi

Hunter Weber

5th Overall Heifer A Ch. MaineTainer Janel Gilbert

5th Overall Steer A Res. Chi

Brooke Egbert

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NOW Ring B Steers | Ring B Heifers | Showmanship

Reserve Champion Steer Ring B Bailey Rist

Ch. AOB

Grand Champion Steer Ring B Champion Crossbred

Alex Witt

Reserve Champion Heifer B Ch. Hereford

Devin Hay

Grand Champion Heifer Ring B Champion Crossbred Becca Chamberlin

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AGR HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Beginner Showmanship

Junior Showmanship

Novice Showmanship

Intermediate Showmanship

Senior Showmanship

3rd Overall Steer B Ch. Maine

4th Overall Steer B Ch. Chi

3rd Overall Heifer B Ch. Maine

4th Overall Heifer B

Taylor Darner

Layne Sanders

5th Overall Steer B Ch. Simmental Jessica Millenbaugh

Hunter Weber

Janel Gilbert

Ch. MaineTainer

5th Overall Heifer B Res. Cross

Jackson Shane

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NOW Steers | Hogs | Lambs

show results

Date: Oct 10-19, 2013 Location: Little Rock, AR Steer Judge Jim Williams

Grand Champion Market Steer Chancee Clark

Reserve Champion Market Steer Kallee Cowart

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ARKANSAS STATE FAIR

Results: Rural Route

Reserve Champion Market Hog Holly Head

Grand Champion Market Hog Konner Miller

Reserve Champion Market Lamb Chism Maye

Grand Champion Market Lamb Kaylie Stone

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show results

Date: Dec 7-8, 2013 Location: West Allis, WI Heifer Judge: Dean Janssen Steer Judge: Chris Mullinix

Grand Champion Heifer Champion Commercial Tyler Verbeck

Grand Champion Steer Champion Crossbred

Gracie Russell

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BADGER KICK-OFF CLASSIC

Results: Midwest Herdsman

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Reserve Champion Heifer Champion ShorthornPlus Lisa Reid

3rd Overall Steer Res. Crossbred Grace Voss

3rd Overall Heifer Ch. Shorthorn

Maddy Udell

Reserve Champion Steer Champion Charolais

Hagen Fouch

5th Overall Steer Ch. Simmental

4th Overall Steer Ch. Chi

Ben Bravard

Alexis Bremer

4th Overall Heifer Ch. Maine-Anjou

Cade Van Vliet

5th Overall Heifer Champion Angus

Kalyn Ganske

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NOW Ring A Steers | Ring A Heifers

show results

Date: Nov 30-Dec 1, 2013 Location: Lima, OH Judges: Johnnie Johnson, A Randy Mullinix, B Results: Linde

Grand Champion Market Ring A Champion Crossbred

Grand Champion Heifer Ring A Champion Purebred Simmental Kyndall Williams

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HEART OF IT ALL

Alex Witt

COMING UP Ring B Steers | Ring B Heifers

Reserve Champion Steer Ring A Res. Crossbred

Seth Martin

3rd Overall Mkt. A Ch. Maine

Reserve Champion Heifer Ring A Ch. MaineTainer Maci Chamberlin

4th Overall Mkt. A Ch.Simmental

5th Overall Mkt. A 3rd Crossbred

Anne Thompson

Taylor Darner

Chloe Martin

3rd Overall Heifer A Ch. Sh,Plus

4th Overall Heifer A Ch. Crossbred 5th Overall Heifer A Ch. Maine

Celeste Martin

Becca Chamberlin

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Andrew Odden

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Kinley Porter

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Toby Neptune

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Grand Champion Heifer Ring B Watson Cattle Co.

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Kinley Kreis

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Toby Neptune

Kinley Porter

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Stewart Skiles

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Claire McCormick

Reagan Thurman

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Janie Hargrove

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Claire McCormick

Dakota Martin

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Taylor Bolinger

Grand Champion Heifer Champion Commercial Kylie Pickard

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3rd Overall Steer Res. Crossbred Brennen Meert

3rd Overall Heifer Ch. Angus

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Reserve Champion Steer Champion Crossbred Nicolas Boersen

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4th Overall Heifer Ch. Shorthorn

Sterling Reichenbach

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Jason Berry

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Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer Manning Show Cattle & Kelsey Cornette

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Reserve Champion Prospect Steer Grant McIntosh

3rd Overall Prospect Heifer Dotson Family

Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer Kennedy Farms

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Grand Champion Steer Jessica Millenbaugh

Grand Champion Heifer Austin Garner

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CORNHUSKER CLASSIC

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Meghan Reed

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Kayla Marker

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3rd Overall Steer Ch. Maine Harper Henney

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Becca Chamberlin

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was seven years old when I walked into a ring for the first time. I was terrified. My brand-new size four Stetsons felt tight. My hands were sweating and the halter chain jingled as I gulped and found my way to the center of the fresh shavings. In a sea of people, I saw no friends, but next to me I had my 723 pound partner. This was my initial experience in the show ring with my first Hereford heifer and I was convinced that I would never do this again. Now, nine years later, I have shown more times than I can count, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s not only the showing that has captivated me; it’s also 190 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

the beef industry as a whole. The people I’ve met through the industry, the skills I’ve learned and the bonds I’ve made are all things that will last me a lifetime. It’s not very often that you can say you were a part of an industry so impactful. The most important thing I've learned growing up in the beef and show is how to work. It has taught me to put every ounce of effort into the projects I do, whether it’s in the showbarn, the show ring or even at school. It makes me want to put forth my best effort into everything I do. Because after all, if you’re not giving it your all, then why try? Work ethic is one skill that I’ve acquired through cattle that I will be able to use

SHAYNE

MYERS She works hard, loves family and traveling to shows and ranches. This California girl has an eye and passion for cattle that has brought her champion banners, friendships, and a future.

BY: SHAYNE MYERS, CA

Shayne with her Grandpa Denny

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for the rest of my life and for that I am thankful. However, being only one person, I simply cannot do all of the work by myself. There are a great number of people that have helped me substantially and have made a tremendously positive impact on my life. I will never be able to thank my Uncle and Aunt Jason and Kaycee Hoffman, my Grandparents Dennis and Dixie Hoffman, my parents, Randy and Stephanie Myers, and my Uncle Kirk and Aunt Raegan Hain enough. There are so many others that aren’t family, but they may as well be because I know they’d do anything for me, and I’d do anything for them. There are too many to mention, but there are a few that I have particularly close bonds with. Their names are Bob and Lauren May, Jon Gevelinger (Jon Jon), Jay Carr, Kyle Costerisan, Tommy Meek, Drew Feller, Kirk, Julie, Ky, and Kyra Steirwalt, and the entire Hoffman Ranch crew. These people have all done so much for me and expect nothing in return. So, to all of you, you will never know how thankful I am to have you be a part of my life.

As far as hobbies outside of cows, I am very involved in my school. I am currently part of the student council at Colusa High, am the Colusa FFA Chapter Reporter and play tennis. There is so much more that I would like to do. However, last year, I made the decision that doing a little less wouldn’t kill me and decided to focus more on my school work and my cows because I figured that those were the two things that were going to get me to college. Now for what I’m sure you all want to hear about the… COWS. As I mentioned before, I started showing Hereford heifers when I was seven and fell in love. That year, I attended my first JNHE in Wisconsin with my Uncle Jason. That was just the beginning of Jason and my travels. Since then we have gone to Kentucky, Kansas City, Denver and Grand Island all for different shows. The past couple of summers, we have also visited Montana, Idaho, and South Dakota on cattle buying trips. However my most memorable experience with Jason was when we went to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the

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World Hereford Conference. It was great to be able to meet people from all over the world that shared the same passion and love my family does…Hereford cattle. On the way home from Canada I had the fantastic opportunity to spend a couple days at Churchill Cattle Company helping Dale and Nancy Venhuizen, two of the nicest people on the face of the earth. I am very grateful to have had the good fortune to travel with my Uncle to learn from him, and to be able to spend quality time with him. When I first started showing, the decision was made that I wouldn’t show Hoffman Ranch’s good Hereford heifers, so as not to compete with customers. Instead, we made several heifer purchases, from people such as Dale Kottcamp, Topp Herefords, and Mohican West. Two years ago, I came up with the idea of showing Angus heifers. After discussing it with my family, we decided showing Angus heifers was indeed a good thing. They are another English breed and would give us the opportunity to sell Angus bulls to customers that had the need and desire for them. Well, the next thing you know we were at Silveira Brothers looking for heifers. There was one I liked right away and was convinced that she was the one. When sale day rolled around, people were trying to talk me into buying a different heifer. For a minute they even had me convinced that I didn’t want the original one that caught my eye. At the end of the day, I stuck to my guns and bought the heifer I fell in

love with in the beginning. She went on to be the Reserve Champion Angus Heifer in the Junior Show at the American Royal in 2012. She has turned out to be my favorite show heifer and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier with her. With that being said, I would like to give a special thanks to Silveira Brothers for their support over the last couple of years. Their long time family friendship was what made us head to them to buy my first Angus heifer. Our success together means a great deal to me. I spent this past summer like I always do working on show cattle in Nebraska with my family, but this summer in particular was one I will never forget. Every day at 7 am I would go out to feed and rinse the show heifers and I thought they continued to look better and better every day. I had no idea of what was about to come. We were headed to Kansas City for my first NJAS, and the excitement was overwhelming. My four heifers were settled in and everything was going pretty good. Then the first show day came along and it was time to show my first heifer, my April, affectionately known as Bam Bam. She won her class and then went on to

win her division. It was beyond exciting. Then I showed my March and she too won her division. At this point, I was a shocked. The next day my other two heifers were first and second in their classes. Then it was time for the Champion Drive and I was the most nervous I had ever been in my life. I was showing my April and my friend Macy Perry was on the halter of my March. My April went on to be Reserve Champion Heifer. That was a feeling I will never forget, I can still hear the roar of the crowd. The only thing that would have made that day better was having my Grandpa Denny there to enjoy it with me. I called him a couple minutes after I got out of the ring and I’ll be honest, I totally feel apart. You see, my grandpa never misses big events in my life and to not have him there was hard for me. A week later we headed back to Kansas City for the JNHE. I showed a Hereford heifer there and

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she was reserve in her division. Brad Holden showed a Line One heifer that I raised and she was also reserve in her division. That was very exciting. The Coleman family, also from California, had the Champion Polled heifer and Reserve Champion Horned heifer. Both bred and raised by Hoffman Ranch and both heifers I spent the summer working on. This summer was one for the books to say the least. It’s summers like those that teach me that all of my hard work and hours put in at the show barn, while my friends are home

going to the river and the movies, really pay off. The Hereford Junior National shows have given me the opportunity to meet families that I know will be a part of my life forever. The Skiles and Deppe families are two of them. Whether it be Montana Deppe taking me to McDonald’s at 10 pm in Denver because I was hungry, or me taking the Skiles girls to the JNHE dance or taking all three kids to ride the bull, I know that those families are always going to be there for me, as I will be for them. Outside of the show ring, I do a lot of other things in Nebraska on the ranch. Any break from school that’s longer than three days more than likely you’ll find me on a plane headed to Thedford, Nebraska. I enjoy helping my grandpa and uncles do other ranch work. Whether its doctoring cows, branding calves, checking heats, or calving, I truly value being able to learn from them. There’s another

Shayne with her cousins Haxton and Kennedy.

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reason I love going to Nebraska, that’s not cows, it’s my family. While I’m there I usually go from my Grandma Dixie and Grandpa Denny’s house to my Aunt Regan and Uncle Kirk’s, and finally to my Aunt Kaycee and Uncle Jason’s house and I love being with all of them. However Jason and Kaycee have two little bonuses and their names are Haxton and Kennedy. I adore them both and I try to spend as much time as possible with my little cousins. I love both of them as much as I love anything. Soon, Raegan and Kirk will have two little bonuses also as they are having twins. The show business isn’t all I take part in; I also have a number of cows that I run in Nebraska. I had a Line One Cow, 7135, that I bought from my good buddy Jack Holden of Holden Herefords two years ago. I bought her bred and she had a heifer calf that I sold in the 2012 Hoffman Ranch sale for $19,000. The funny thing is, Jack ended up buying part of the calf back, so I like to tell him he paid me to take his cow. I have a large number of frozen embryos from 7135. After lots of soul searching, I decided to sell her in the 2013 Hoffman Ranch Female Sale . She sold for $30,000 to my friends and neighbors, Barry and Carrie Morrell. That was very exciting to say the least. I am blessed that my grandpa and uncle have helped and supported me with not only the cows, but everything I do. I am fortunate enough to be able to sell heifers and bulls in Hoffman Ranch Sales and my plan is to continue doing that. A couple years ago on one of Jason’s and my summer cow trips, I bought a heifer calf from Mohican West Ranch in Montana. The same year in KC at the American Royal, I was made an offer I couldn’t refuse and I sold her. She ended up being the mother of the $90,000 high selling heifer in the 2013 Hoffman Ranch Female Sale. In some ways it made me wish I hadn’t sold her, but in this business you really never know what’s coming. So I didn’t regret it. You know what they say, you’ve gotta get it while the getting’s good. One memory that will stay with me forever was being able to go to my first LEAD Conference this summer 196 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

with the AJAA. We went to New Orleans and were able to visit Angus ranches, the French Quarter, a plantation, and TONS of museums. I had a BLAST to say the least. I thought there would never be a group of people quite as special as my Hereford Family, but the Angus breed proved me wrong. The members of the Association were beyond welcoming and I have already made friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime. I am very lucky to be able to be a part of not one, but two tremendous breed associations. To wrap up, I would like to pay a tribute to all the people who have helped and supported me over the years, in and out of the cattle business. My success at school, in the show ring, on the ranch, and in life in general, is due to the love and support of so many people and I’d like to sincerely thank them. I know this is something everyone says, but I mean it, I wouldn’t be able to do this without you. I’m not only talking about my family and people I know because of the cattle business, I’m talking about my friends and also my teachers through my years in school. They have all supported me and worked with me when I’m gone. Without them and their understanding, I wouldn’t be able to travel and be away from school as much as I am. Not only are they extremely supportive, but they are always very excited to hear the stories from my latest trips, especially when there is success to be told of. My parents, Randy and Stephanie, have helped and supported me in each and every endeavor I’ve made. If I ever need to get something done but I can’t do it by myself or I don’t have time, I can always count on them to help me get the job done. I appreciate all that they do for me. My friends at school are all vital to my life. I love every last one of them. ▪

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INSIDE THE EVANS FAMILY'S KITCHEN BY: DYLAN EVANS, KS RECIPES BY: SARA EVANS, KS

A top show family shares treasured family recipes.

he Evans Family of Lebo, KS is composed of John R., Sara, Megan, Kate, Dylan, and Chelsea. The family has been involved in agriculture since the 1920’s and the banking business since the 1950’s and the Oil business since the 1960’s. John, at age 74, still goes to the bank everyday. Sara was an elementary school teacher before she became a mother and decided to stay at home to raise her children. Megan graduated from Kansas State University in 2002 with a degree in Human Resource Management and Marketing, and she now works in the bank with her father. Kate also graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Apparel and Textile Marketing and Business before attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City where she obtained her masters in Fashion Merchandise Management. Kate also works in the family bank. Dylan graduated from Kansas State University in 2009 with degrees in Animal Science and Industry and Food Science. He then completed his masters in Food Science with an emphasis in meat science from his Alma Mater. While in college,

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Dylan was also declared a vocal music performance major. He competed in contests for KSU all 4 years of college as a classically trained singer. The newest edition of the family is Chelsea Spencer-Evans. Dylan and Chelsea married this past August, and Chelsea is currently a 5th grade teacher in Junction City. Chelsea graduated from Oklahoma State University with and Agricultural Economics degree before deciding to move to Manhattan where she graduated with an Elementary Education degree from Kansas State University. Dylan and Chelsea currently own and operate D.W.E. Livestock. D.W.E. Livestock buys, sells, and produces show pigs and cattle. The operation includes roughly 30 sows that are hand placed in select operations such as Weisinger Farms, Iowa and Mason Livestock, Texas. D.W.E. Livestock show cattle is based also many different prestigious operations including KOLT Cattle Company in Nebraska, Lucky Strike Show Cattle in Oklahoma, Doug Satree Angus in Texas, Jensen Brothers in Kansas, and McCurry Angus Ranch also in Kansas. ▪

SUCCESS IN THE SHOWRING Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Heifer 2002 and 2004 National Western Reserve Grand Champion Heifer 2002 Kansas State Fair Grand Champion Heifer 2002 Kansas Junior Livestock Show Grand Champion Market Steer 2004 NAILE Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer 2005 American Royal Grand Champion Market Hog 2005 American Royal Reserve Grand Champion Hereford Heifer 2005 American Royal Jr. Show Grand Champion Hereford Heifer 2005 American Royal Open Show Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer 2006 National Western Reserve Grand Champion Hereford Heifer 2006 National Western Jr. Show Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer 2006 OYE (Chelsea) Grand Champion Breeding Heifer 2006 Tulsa State Fair (Chelsea) Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer 2006 Jr. Nationals Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 2006 NAILE Open Show

SARA'S SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP Grand Champion Hereford Heifer 2006 NAILE Jr. Show Grand Champion MaineAnjou Heifer 2007 National Western Open Show Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 2007 NAILE JR. Show Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 2010 National Western Jr. Show (Chelsea) Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 2010 NAILE Jr. Show (Chelsea) Grand Champion Market Hog 2009 National Western sold by DWE Grand Champion Overall Purebred Barrow 2010 WPX sold by DWE Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog 2011 NAILE sold by DWE Grand Champion Market Hog Kansas State Fair 2009, 2011, 2012 sold by DWE Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt 2012 Indiana State Fair Sold By DWE 4th Overall Purebred Market Hog 2013 WPX Sold by DWE Grand Champion Purebred Barrow 2013 NJSA Eastern Regional Sold by DWE

Ingredients

2 pkgs. frozen, chopped spinach thawed & drained 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 (10 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained 2 cups parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic 2 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. garlic powder 1 cup sour cream 1 large jar real Mayonnaise

Directions

Mix cream cheese, parmesan cheese (save 1/4 cup), sour cream, and Mayonnaise together in a large bowl. Add drained spinach and drained artichokes. Mix well and add spices. Mix again and taste for seasoning flavor. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Place in a lightly sprayed baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until it is bubbling around the edges. Make large amount. Serve with tortilla chips.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 2013 NAILE Open Show Sold by DWE

Ingredients

1-2 lbs. hamburger 3/4 cup or more bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk onion to taste, chopped salt & pepper, to taste 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Mix hamburger, break crumbs, milk, onion, salt and pepper. Make into patties and fry in oil. When browned slightly, put into greased casserole dish. Make sauce by combining brown sugar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and then heating in a saucepan until bubbly. Pour sauce over burgers. Bake and 325 to 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Can be covered for part of cooking time. Freezes well in sauce.

SARA'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Ingredients

2 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 (4 serving) box vanilla instant pudding mix 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips 1 cup nuts (optional)

Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 2013 American Royal Open Show Sold by DWE Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer 2013 NAILE Jr. Show Sold by DWE

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Directions

Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, sugars, pudding mix, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture, then stir in chips and nuts. Batter will be stiff. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Yields 7 dozen.

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upcoming judges Fort Worth Stock Show Steers: Mark Johnson Barrows: Jayme Sieren Lambs: Chad Coburn Goats: Brad Angus

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COLLEGE AND CATTLE What showing cattle teaches you. BY GUEST AUTHOR KORT HENDERSON, CO

“Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary; they will walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:30-31)

e have all had those early show mornings where we wake up before the world does, and we are in the barn washing, blow drying, and feeding the calves well before 5 am. At the time when I was showing, I dreaded waking up on those days. I was scared to death of what the day might hold in store for me. Show day stress is something few people get the chance to experience, and an average passerby would even claim that we are most likely insane. There is just something special about showing cattle that is really hard to explain, and I believe that it has a huge impact on kids who partake in it. I personally have seen it work wonders in preparing me for college. College is a gigantic step for anyone who attends, and it will change your life forever. How you let it change your life is completely up to you. No longer will there be someone to watch your every move and keep you accountable, freedom! But how are you going to use that freedom, and what do cattle have to do with aca-

demics anyways? Let’s just start right at the beginning. At the beginning of the year, which for us is around September, we go out on a search for the best steers and/or heifers our money can buy. It doesn’t matter whether we are visiting private ranches in other states, or auctions, or even online sales, we want to make a good solid investment. Not only do we want that great animal, but we often want to build a relationship with the breeder so we can continue to get good cattle from them. Just as with calves, we have to spend time and effort finding the best education we can get. We have to identify what we want to do with our lives, what degree we want, and which university will provide us with the most opportunities to achieve greatness. Then once we have selected our college, we have to pick classes. Nobody just hands you your class schedule, instead they give you a list of what is required for your major. It is then up to you on how you go about selecting your coursework for each semester. After you have purchased your animals, it is completely up to you on how they will perform in the future. A steer can only go up or down from the time you buy them, and it’s all about how hard you are willing to work. I have seen too many people try to just JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 235

feed their animals all year, and then in the last two weeks, they work like crazy in an attempt to make their calves behave well and look good. I don’t care who you are, you can’t break a calf or grow and train hair in the last couple weeks before the show. To succeed in a show, you must perform daily care, which means devoting all your free time to working your calves. Every single day, we have to continue to work with them on the lead, training them to perform well in the ring. Every day, we are out there rinsing or washing them, then training their hair as we blow them dry and comb in whatever our secret personal conditioning concoction is for the year. If you do all that, you will be ready when the shows come. In the same way, a college student who wants to excel has to give up most of their free time and use it to learn. We are all given the same amount of time, from when classes start all the way to finals. In my time at Texas Tech I have seen many students on both sides of the spectrum, those who were there to work hard toward making a better future for themselves, and those who weren’t. I only survived because I applied those things I had learned showing cattle. Daily care. Each day we can decide whether to study and do homework, or do any number of things which will distract us. Of course there is a lot of time between then and finals, but that just means we have more time to get even better, not time to waste. We have to make a conscious effort to become better everyday. I saw firsthand the kids that decided to mess around all year, and then try to pull a good grade on the final by studying till they passed out the week before finals. The study areas that were usually pretty empty and quiet, were suddenly packed to the brim. Those were the people who were trying to break that steer the week before the show. Then when “show day” came, they were the ones who failed most of their tests. Meanwhile, those of us who had studied hard all year were taking it pretty easy. I won’t lie, finals week was still scary, but it was far worse for those who weren’t ready. That’s where another big lesson came in from showing cattle, handling stress. The pre-test anxiety I experienced was like nothing I have ever felt before, and I am so thankful that I had been exposed to high levels of stress in the past. A lot of college students break down during that time because they simply can’t 236 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

handle it. Fortunately, show day stress gave me a kind of ‘immunization shot’ that prepared me. This brings me to my last point, finding good mentors. I know that there were many incredible men and women in my life that helped me along the way during my show career. Some were a little more forceful then others, but they all made me better. They showed me how to raise and ready a steer for show, how to fit, how to present my animals in the ring, and so much more. Sometimes all I needed was someone who would listen to me, and help me get through the tough times. My biggest advice for those who are going to be entering a college career, is to find those mentors. It doesn’t matter how tough you are, you need them. The mentors I had during my show career helped me grow both in my showing abilities, and spiritually. I will never forget the advice and teaching given to me by guys like Dean Link, or Shane Goss who made me a better man, not just a better steer jock. When I got to Tech, I searched for men like them who would continue to make me grow in my relationship with Christ, while also pushing me to perform well academically. It was these men and women that I found there who encouraged me to “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) If we run towards God with all we have, everything else will come once we get our priorities straight. Call me crazy if you like, but I know that my first semester of college would have been an entirely different experience if I had not shown cattle. My time showing cattle taught me to work hard especially when it was not fun, spend time wisely, handle stress, and seek advice from good moral mentors. Just remember, while it may seem like other kids are having more fun, they won’t be when the hammer comes down. Make sure you are ready, don’t waste what little time you are given. Yeah, it’s going to be hard, but if it was easy, anybody could do it.

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Brown Palace

Each year the Brown Palace welcomes the Grand Champion Steer to their famous Denver Hotel. Olivia Caldwell exhibiting her Market Steer at the 2013 NWSS.

Last year the Grand and Reserve Exhibitors Shilo Schaake and Jessica Webster along with Brock May had their steers on display! If you are in Denver on Friday, January 24th, be sure to head downtown to The Brown Palace!

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2014 JUDGES MARKET STEERS Dan Shike, Jack Ward, Scott Greiner MARKET HOGS Kade Hummel MARKET LAMBS Kandy Schminke MARKET GOATS Marvin Ensor Look for the complete list of Judges online at nationalwestern.com.

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242 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 Brock May, WI

Drey Marceaux, LA

Justin Willoughby, IN

Sierra Jade Martin, TX

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Garrett Goodwin, OK

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We asked everyone on our Facebook page what their favorite place to eat in Denver is during the National Western Stock Show.

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Sullivan's Rodger Sullivan

2013 NWSS Junior Livestock Auction. Shilo Schaake sells his Grand Champion Market Steer.

Yard Bar David Dickerson Texas De Brazil Cory Miller The Butcher Block Cafe Steven Weigandt Beau Jo's Kathy Collins

Jessica Burson sells her Reserve Champion Market Lamb.

Below are a few of our favorite places to eat in/and around Denver. Elway's The Showtimes Woody's Pizza, Golden The Showtimes Maggiano's Little Itally The Showtimes El Jardin Mexican The Showtimes

PLACES TO STAY We asked everyone on our Facebook page what their favorite place to stay in Denver is during the National Western Stock Show. Double Tree Cheryl Barker

2013 SALE PRICES

Steer

• $100,000 Hog

• $47,500

Lamb

• $20,000 Goat

• $11,000

Marriott Sue Odom Below are a few of our favorite places to stay in Colorado. The Brown Palace Hotel, Denver The Showtimes The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs The Showtimes

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Jan. 7 - Feb. 8, 2014 Fort Worth, Texas

HISTORY

1896 First Stock Show takes place in March on the banks of Marine Creek in North Fort Worth, second show held October 12-13 to coincide with the National Livestock Exchange Convention meeting; October 12: first parade opens the Stock Show.

Burk Burnett, founder of the famous 6666 Ranch, becomes the show’s president; show opens under new name: National Feeders and Breeders Show.

1901 The Stock Show officially adopts name: Texas Fat Stock Show.

1958 Fort Worth Rodeo became first to receive complete live national television coverage; guest stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were hosts on NBC-TV with George “Gabby” Hayes and the Sons of the Pioneers; Amon G. Carter, Jr. becomes the Stock Show’s chairman of the board.

1908 The Northside Coliseum, site of the annual cattle show, was billed as “the most opulent and dynamic livestock pavilion in the entire Western Hemisphere.” The Coliseum featured enormous skylights, patriotic flags and bunting, and incandescent lights. – Northside Coliseum completed as show’s headquarters in February: Samuel

1943 No Stock Show due to World War II.

2008 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

2014 JUDGES BARROWS Jame Sieren, IA WETHER LAMBS Chad Coburn, TX STEERS Dr. Mark Johnson, OK WETHER GOATS Brad Angus, IL

PLACES TO EAT We asked everyone on our Facebook page what their favorite place to eat in Fort Worth is during the Fort Worth Stock Show. JJ's Oyster Bar and Pappa Deaux's Langford Herefords Riscky's in the Stock Yards Amanda Latham

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2014 SCHEDULE LAMBS AND GOATS: March 12-14 GILTS: March 7-8 SHEEP: March 8-9

March 4-24, 2014 Houston, Texas

HEIFERS: March 14-16 SCRAMBLE HEIFERS: March 14 BARROWS: March 15-20 Wave 1: Duroc, Berkshire, Hampshire, Spotted, Poland China, Dark Crossbred March 16 - Duroc, Hampshire, Poland China March 17 - Berkshire, Spotted, Dark Cross Wave 2: Yorkshire, Chester White & OPB, Other Crossbred March 19 - Yorkshire, Chester White & OPB and Light Weight Other Cross March 20 Other Crossbred STEERS: March 17-21 March 19 - Maine Anjou, Simmental, Simbrah, Brangus, Brahman, Santa Gertrudis, ABC March 20 - AOB, Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn March 21 - Chianina, Charolais, Limousin March 18 - Scramble Steers Look for the complete schedule online at rodeohouston.com.

2014 JUDGES MARKET STEERS Dr. Scot Schaake, KS MARKET BARROWS Andy Rash, IL and Brandon Ogle, IL MARKET LAMBS Marvin Ensor, TX MARKET GOATS Josh Cody, TX

Look for the complete list of Judges online at rodeohouston.com.

FUN FOOD FACTS

• 150 pounds of chocolate covered bacon. • 1,000 orders of frog legs. • 10,500 roasted ears of corn. • 28,000 cinnamon rolls. • 69,000 sausage on a stick. • 86,000 baked potatoes. • 115,000 barbecue sandwiches.

For more than 80 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been the heartbeat of the Southwest, beating powerfully with more than 27,000 volunteers who annually contribute their time, resources, and talent as part of the world's largest livestock exhibition, world's richest regular-season rodeo, and the Southwest's premier entertainment event. Since the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was established, it has made an impressive footprint on the livestock and entertainment industries and in the sport of rodeo. It also has played a notable role in enhancing the lives of thousands of young people in the state of Texas. -1931: The Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition is established after seven men meet for lunch at the Texas State Hotel -1932: The first show is held at the Democratic Convention Hall. -1938: The Houston Fat Stock Show is held in the Sam Houston Coliseum for the first time. The first rodeo, horse show and downtown parade are held in conjunction with the show. -2013: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo attendance reaches an all new-time high with 2,506,238 visitors. This number exceeds the city of Houston population. Eight of the Show's junior market and School Art auction Grand and Reserve Champion sales set new world record prices.

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Steer Record in 2002

• $600,001

Barrow Record in 2013

• $200,000

Lamb Record in 2013

• $220,000 SALE RECORDS

Goat Record in 2013

• $156,000

Any money paid above the potential maximum payment is placed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund. The potential maximum payment does NOT affect how much buyers may bid for the junior market animals or works of art. The Champion Steer Exhibitor receives a maximum of $85,000. The Barrow maximum is $50,000, Lamb is $50,000 and the Goat is $40,000. Look for more sale records, buyers and information on rodeohouston.com. 248 THE SHOWTIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

hroughout the 1920s, the cattle industry began to expand along the Texas Gulf Coast. Despite two million cattle in the area, Houston ranked 37th among livestock markets. When business leaders and cattlemen began discussing ways to capitalize upon the tremendous potential of the region, they realized that no large cattle market or packing center had ever been established in a city that did not have a well-known livestock show. In January of 1931, seven Houston businessmen met for lunch at the Texas State Hotel and the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition was born. The first Show, a five day event conducted in the spring of 1932, drew an audience of 2,000 to the Democratic Convention Hall to view the cattle shows and partake of free BBQ and impromptu rodeos. The champion steer, exhibited by Texas A&M College, sold for $504. Despite losing $2,800, the show was heralded as a success and plans were quickly underway for the 1933 event. So began an amazing organization, and one that I am proud to be associated with. The recent success of the Houston Livestock Show can be quantified in a number of ways. Over 2.5 million people visited the 2013 Show to enjoy a world class rodeo and concert, view the livestock and horse shows, shop, eat, become

Joel Cowley was announced as the president and chief executive officer of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. Cowley joined the Show staff in 2005 as the executive director of agricultural competitions and exhibits. In this role, he worked with approximately one third of the Show’s volunteer committees while overseeing aspects of the livestock show, horse show, wine show and auctions.

profit division of the American Angus Association, where he began as executive account manager in the international division and finished as assistant director of the foodservice division. Before his employment with CAB, he was a faculty member at Michigan State University, where he served as an extension beef cattle specialist. Prior to that, he was employed by Texas A&M University as a lecturer and livestock judging team coach.

Prior to joining the Show, Cowley worked for Certified Angus Beef LLC, the not-for-

An 11-year 4-H member in Wyoming and Colorado, Cowley was active in livestock

educated on agriculture, and have fun at the carnival. Over 27,000 livestock show entries were received, 15,000 of which were from 4-H and FFA members from nearly all 254 Texas counties. In 2014, the Show will award over $12 million in scholarships, over $6 million in premiums and calf scramble certificates to junior exhibitors, and over $4 million in graduate assistantships and educational program grants. According to a 2010 study conducted by Dr. Barton Smith, professor emeritus at the University of Houston, annual aggregate gross sales in the region are increased by $475 million and the equivalent of 7,200 full-time jobs are created because the Show exists. Making all of this possible are 28,500 volunteers giving freely of their time, talent and resources by serving on over 100 committees. Working side-by-side with a talented and dedicated staff of 100, these volunteers plan, budget, and fundraise throughout the year to ensure success. Though impressive, these numbers do not tell the entire story, as not all successes are easily quantifiable. What is the value of providing a sense of community to a metropolitan area of over six million people? What value can be placed on educating an urban population, many of whom are several generations removed from the farm, on the importance of agriculture in their everyday lives? Though the monetary value of a four year Show scholarship is $18,000, what is the total value to a first generation college student who may not otherwise have had the means to attend college? What value can be placed on the experience of an exhibitor, who may come from a town where

projects and a member of national champion 4-H wool judging and livestock judging teams. He first attended the Houston Livestock Show™ as an intercollegiate judging contestant in 1985 and has participated in every Show since 1988 as a coach, livestock judge or employee. Cowley holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Colorado State University, a master’s in animal science from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Michigan State University. “I am very excited for the opportunity to be of greater

service to such a tremendous organization,” Cowley said. “Through the tireless efforts of volunteers and staff, and the generous support of sponsors and donors, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is able to fulfill its agricultural mission, entertain and educate guests, make a significant contribution to the local economy, and assist Texas youth in accomplishing their educational goals — I’m proud to be a part of it all.” Cowley, his wife, Tammy, and two daughters live in Richmond, Texas.

the tallest building is a grain elevator, arriving in the fourth largest city in America to find that complete strangers - volunteers, auction buyers and donors truly care about them? Of the questions posed above, the last one is of particular interest to me as I am a product of the junior livestock program. Having lost my father when I was eight years old and my mother when I was nine, my two brothers and I were raised by our paternal grandparents. Though retired from the Colorado State University livestock farm and living within the city limits on a fixed income, my grandfather made certain that we had the opportunity to participate in the 4-H livestock program. A 4-H leader for 46 years at the time of his passing, I often joke that my grandfather signed us up for 4-H before he enrolled us in school. Being rather timid and small for my age, I found it difficult to achieve confidence through sports. However, raising market lambs taught me that responsible and dedicated effort produces results. The knowledge that I gained in raising and exhibiting livestock gave me the courage to participate in wool and livestock judging, where I developed critical thinking and communication skills. Without doubt, the junior livestock program laid the foundation for every success that I have enjoyed. And, just as I received the support and encouragement of others, our volunteers and staff provide the incentive and experience for thousands of young people to develop the same skill set and confidence that have served me so well. The seven men who met for lunch in January of 1931 could not have possibly envisioned what their efforts would produce. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 THE SHOWTIMES 249

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veryone has their stories. The ones that at the time were not at all funny; but looking back bring a smile to your face. The winter before my last Denver as a junior exhibitor was one of the coldest I remember. It seemed snow and ice were a permanent landscape; and below zero temperatures didn't even tease about getting warmer. With both cattle and hogs on feed for Denver, keeping everything warm and thriving was beyond a chore. As our barn is not heated, my family and I had to come up with an alternatertive situation for my hogs as they were getting frost bite on their ears and unable to gain weight. Our solution was to relocate the hogs to my parent's company's heated shop that is about ten minutes from the house. While the "makeshift" hog barn was something to behold with green indoor/outdoor carpeting, nice pens, our portable cattle scale for

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weight management, and my own little exercise area, it came with it's own hiccups as well. Not only did I put 3,000+ miles on our vehicles treking up and down the road multiple times a day, one night as my family sat down to dinner my mom realized she was missing her glasses. It took a split second to remember the last time she had seen them was when she was cleaning out a waterer in my best hog "Blue Bomber's" pen. Needless to say we did not get dinner. After discovering the frames chewed and missing the glass in Bomber's pen, my mom and I spent over four hours sifting through shavings on the ground fearing the hog would die from the ingested glass. What we do for our animals. Whether it's working together as a family designing a temporary hog barn, adding mileage to a vehicle or working together long hours through stressful situations, the bonding created through showing livestock is irreplaceable.

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AJCA ....................................................................63 Ak-Sar-Ben ..........................................................92 American Royal ..................................................46 Andes ...................................................................23 Bauman Showtimes Sale ....................................77 Beasty Boys Bull Sale ................................186,187 Blackout Jackpot 2 .........................34,35/Foldout Blind Badger Ranch............................................96 Boss Cattle ..................................................200,201 Breeders' World...................................................38 Brian Martin Show Cattle.............................18,19 Bright Lights ......................................................257 Brighton Feed and Saddlery ............................215 Brock Welshans Show Cattle...........................250 Burke Show Cattle .........................................64,65 Bushy Park Farm ..............................................260 Carlson Show Pigs ..............................................75 Cattle Visions ............................................197-199 Clark County Cattle Battle ..............................211 Cool Calf ..............................................................46 Cover-All Signs ...........................................29, 231 cwcattlesales.com................................................93 Cyclone Classic / AGR Spring Showdown ......78 Cyclone Trace ......................................................47 Eastern Elite Production Sale..........................212 Elliott Cattle Co.................................................202 Focus Marketing Group.....................................49 Genesource ..........................................................61 Gibson County Preview Show.........................238 Goddard Cattle Co. ...................................216,217 Green & Gold Showdown..................................36 Griswold Cattle.................................................IFC Grizzly Rose.......................................................237 Hickey Livestock .................................................76 Honor Show Chow ...........................................100 Jensen Livestock Agency..................................214 Kolt Cattle Co. ..................................................IBC Lane Boots ...........................................................97 Langemeier/Nathan Club Lambs......................80 Late Night Legacy Sale .......................................62 Legacy Livestock Imaging ...............................188 For advertising information, please contact us at Phone: 303.941.1004 Email: theshowtimes@yahoo.com Web: theshowtimesmagazine.com/advertise

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Linde's Livestock Photos..................................213 Lubrisyn ...............................................................27 Magness Land and Cattle ..................................48 Martin Livestock .................................................94 Matt Lautner Cattle............................Cover,86,87 Missouri AGR Classic ........................................81 Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic ......................90,91 Northern Feed and Bean .................................213 Notta Ranch.......................................................155 Oxy-Explosion ....................................................79 Pacific Showcase ...............................................215 Pearl's Pics............................................................32 Priority One Sale ...............................................BC Purple Circle......................................................215 Quiet Riot ..............................................................4 Reid Show Cattle...............................................189 Reimann Ranch ................................................227 RHD Auctions................................................52,53 Ritchey Livestock ID ........................................230 Rural Route Creations......................................214 Safe and Sound ......................................................3 SD AGR/Jackrabbit.............................................33 Shazam .................................................................50 Show Ring Bling................................................231 Show Stock Planet...............................................74 Show.Rite............................................................253 showsteers.com .................................................135 Stierwalt .............................................................234 Sullivan Supply.................................................5-16 Sunglo...................................................................31 The Old West Cedarmill ..................................214 The Summit 3 ....................................................255 Transwest .............................................................37 Tres Rios Silver..................................................251 Twisted Stitch ......................................................17 Weaver Leather Livestock.............................82,83 Western Bonanza ................................................39 Western Elite .....................................................203 Western LLC......................................................213 WW Paul Scales ..................................................58

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