Iowa Youth Earn Honors in 4-H Showmanship Competition
August 19, 2011
Showmanship awards were given to the top 4-H exhibitors of beef, sheep and swine during the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Youth demonstrated their ability to present their livestock in the show ring and answer any questions the judge may ask about their animals.
Exhibitors designated outstanding received purple ribbons, and top individuals were presented with belt buckles. The showmanship contest is open to all 4-H exhibitors.
Complete results below:
BEEF
Champion 5-6 Grade – Cooper Kabela, West Branch
Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade – Chloe Van Vliet, Otley
Champion 7-8 Grade – Kiley Elder, Pella
Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade – Reid Nichols, Atlantic
Champion 9-10 Grade – Colton Tate, Renwick
Reserve Champion 9-10 Grade – Chyann Smith, Storm Lake
Champion 11-12 Grade – Jordan Crall, Albia
Reserve Champion 11-12 Grade – Ty Sexton, Ainsworth
SHEEP
Champion First Year – Nicole Zuber, Marengo
Reserve Champion First Year – Maison Tolle, Toledo
Champion Intermediate – Kylee Silliman, Fremont
Reserve Champion Intermediate – Wes Kaufman, Dysart
Champion Senior – Logan Stutsman, Iowa City
Reserve Champion Senior – Brandyn Niemeyer, Zearing
SWINE
Champion 5-6 Grade – Halle Jo Johnson, Leland
Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade – Makenzi Marek, Riverside
Champion 7-8 Grade – Tyler Frasher, Anamosa
Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade – Aaron Cain, Chariton
Champion 9-12 Grade – Kale Boysen, Morning Sun
Reserve Champion 9-12 Grade – Austin Lane, Spragueville
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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