Sure Champ®, Simmentals and young people seem to be a winning combination. BioZyme® Inc., understands the importance of developing leaders and is proud to be a sponsor of the American Junior Simmental National Classic, June 24-30 in Madison, Wisconsin. Mia Bayer, American Junior Simmental Association Youth Coordinator, recently took some time out of her busy […]
Category: In the Ring
Five Minutes with Kaitlyn Chisum: #PreptoWin Advice for Char – Cation 2022
Care that comes full circle. That is more than just a slogan. It is the commitment that BioZyme® Inc., stands on. That is why it is important to the animal nutrition company to partner with breed associations on sponsoring junior livestock events that build leadership skills and teach responsibilities. BioZyme, maker of Sure Champ® is […]
Show Prep takes Organization, Communication
There is surely nothing better to teach young people valuable skills and responsibilities than spending time in the barn. And for many, the weeklong “junior national” shows become family vacations and reunions with friends and show families across the country. Countless hours, nights and weekends have been spent walking, washing, brushing and feeding your pig […]
Through the Judge’s Eyes: Scotten Sticks with the Basics, Looks for Animals to be 12 o’clock
Spencer Scotten knows what it takes to make a champion. And his criteria for a champion market goat or breeding doe probably aren’t too much different than any other judges since he’s looking for a balance of width, muscle, boldness, balance and structure. However, when an exhibitor hits the ring, his or her goat best be dialed […]
Through the Judge’s Eyes: Schaake Looks for Good First Impression
Trends can change with a blink of an eye when it comes to showing lambs, especially when it comes to chasing extremes. However, Scott Schaake prefers to stick to the basics when evaluating lambs and keep things “in the middle of the road.” “I’m not the norm when it comes to sheep because I’ve never […]
Through the Judge’s Eyes: Hoge Evaluates all Angles, Looks for Eye of a Tiger
Growing up, showing your own livestock and being the child of a distinguished livestock evaluator isn’t always easy. Just ask Mark Hoge. However, because he “suffered from the randomness of being Dan Hoge’s son,” he decided early on, if he was ever afforded the chance to judge a show, he would be positive and do what he believes in. “I always told myself if I ever got the […]