Late summer means one thing for many livestock families: state fair season has arrived. Months of early mornings, careful feeding, daily exercise and endless practice all lead to a few exciting days in the show ring. While ribbons and banners may be the ultimate goal, the biggest challenge often begins long before the judge steps into the ring. For […]
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Junior Spotlight: Hunter Shike & Chaynee Tennant
This month we’re shining our spotlight on two exhibitors who excelled at their respective state fairs showing smaller species. Those athletes are, of course, Hunter Shike and Chaynee Tennant! These athletes excel both in their respective sports and in the show ring. Hunter Shike, Sadorus, Illinois, showed the Grand Champion Market Barrow at the Illinois […]