Photo courtesy of Karen Pennington, Lebanon, Ind. |
Sunday, Oct. 24, marked the American Royal Market Hog Show. Entering the show ring in Kansas City were 348 market hogs, which were evaluated by Brian Anderson, Kan.
Aaron Cain dominated the Hampshire breed in both the gilt and market hog show as he was awarded the Champion Hampshire Market Hog along with his winning gilt. Following Cain was Ashtin Guyer hailing from Robinson, Ill., with her Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Hog weighing 249 pounds. Miles Toenyes of Highland, Ill., was granted the Champion Yorkshire Market Hog honors and Dustin Ham from Whitesboro, Texas, won the Reserve Grand Champion Yorkshire Market Hog banner.
Senior Division (17-20 years of age)
2. Bailey Farrer, Royal Center, Ind.
Intermediate Division (13-16 years of age)
1. Peyton Hill, Nevada, Texas
2. Hailee Miller, Nevada, Mo.
Junior Division (9-12 years of age)
1. Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, Ind.
2. Matthew Whelan, Stigler, Okla.
The American Royal, Kansas City’s longest running show, has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. During September, October and November, more than 250,000 people attend the American Royal. For more information about the American Royal livestock shows, contact Karrie Manley at 816.569.4054 or karriem@americanroyal.com.
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