Hanna Gruhlkey, 17 from Adrian, TX, describes her show experience as a “full family operation”. Her parents both showed in their youth, and her older sister showed steers all through school. For Hanna, however, after nine successful years with cattle…she thought she’d try something different. “Goats are a whole different story!” she says “You’d think […]
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Just 13 years old from Seminole, TX, Dallas knows that consistency is key to winning, but with a schedule full of sports, cheerleading and other community and school activities, that consistency can only come with the help of a community. “Raising animals requires a village!” she exclaims “I’ve acquired my knowledge over the years from
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My name is Paige Beheler and I am 18. I live in Terrell, Texas where I am a senior at Terrell High School. I also hold the Reporter position as a Terrell FFA officer. FFA takes almost any free time I have left over after school and chores. I also like racing and showing cars
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I am 16 years old and I live in Zephyr, Texas. In addition to livestock shows, I am Vice President of the Mullin FFA Chapter. I compete in Agri-Science, Ag-broadcasting, and Public Speaking. I also participate in UIL ready writing. I have raised and showed Boer Goats for 11 years and am a ABGA (American
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For 9 year old Calvin Hays Chapman of Afton, TX, there was much anticipation for last year’s livestock show season. “I knew from a young age that I wanted to be in 4-H and wanted to show. My mom, my aunt, and my uncle Topher (Christopher Dalton) all showed livestock and horses. My uncle Topher
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That family legacy, seven generations long, extends to the community. When she and her brother were starting out, they had help from friends, her ag teachers, breeders and members of her local FFA chapter. Claire, however, mentions a truly special relationship that supports her “One group in my community that supports me so much is
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Saturday, March 19, devastating wildfires made their way across 170 square miles statewide. The fires destroyed 147 structures and killed one Sherriff’s deputy. As always, when disaster strikes, Hi-Pro takes action on behalf of our customers and their livestock. In a concerted effort with Cagle Trucking, Hi-Pro Feeds delivered our Forage Stretcher ration to give
Foot Maintenance at Home Lee Olsen: There is definitely work you need to be doing at home in between your regular farrier appointments. You need to be picking their feet out, regularly. Every time you ride, you should check the feet. This is an important practice for several reasons: #1 – Picking the feet out
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Livestock show kids often say that their hard work paying off and the thrill of competition are some of the best parts of the experience. Cannon Pelfery, 11, of White Deer, TX feels a little differently. “I love building a new relationship with my animal every year” he says, ”We get to travel to new
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At the age of ten, Sawyer Lunsford of Dimmit, TX is already a seasoned livestock show veteran. “My older brothers also show” he explains “I started with mini-Herefords when I was three and my brothers taught me. I definitely wanted to show cows because they are not as nasty as the pigs.” Even with the
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