Swallows Nest Ranch

I got my newest piece of equipment this weekend! While I have another squeeze chute, this one is extra special- it’s branded with the American Hereford Association logo!! I am a proud Hereford breeder and showman and am so thankful to the American Hereford Association, National Junior Hereford Association, Hereford Youth Foundation of America, and Priefert for their generosity and for supporting kids like me who want to raise the best cattle breed in the world!

State Fair was my first major show and one I’ve always liked going to every year (especially for the food). This year, I came back to showing breeding does along with my heifer shows and contests. My goats did well but are still small in their classso hopefully Fort Worth is better. At the cattle show, Aila did well in a huge class, coming in right in the middle behind strong competition. My contests went well, with a 13th place in Vet Science (my score increased almost 100 points from last year!) and 7th in Beef Skillathon (15 points between 4th and 7th though!). I’m really proud of how I did and am looking forward to Fort Worth and my spring contests!

Fullblood Boer Show:
GJSF Brownie - 6th Open, 4th Youth
GJSF Tostito - 5th Open, 5th Youth
Pair of Does - 4th

Polled Hereford Show:
Hoffman Rita 4729 ET “Aila” - 8th Open, 3rd Youth

Vet Science Skillathon - 13th place Senior Division
Beef Skillathon - 7th Place Senior Division
Youth B&W Photography - Honorable Mention