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NJSA National Junior Summer Spectacular
Louisville, Ky. • July 1-7
Judge: Nathan Day, Ind.
Champion Junior Showman
Hadley Hendrickson, Ind.
Reserve Champion Junior Showman
Joelle Boeskoel, Mich.
Hadley Hendrickson, Ind.
Joelle Boeskoel, Mich.
Seth Fearon, Ohio
Baylee Sliger, Ind.
Makayla Spray, Ind.
Jayla Batt, Ind.
Gavin Sinclair, Ind.
Ashley Webel, Ind.
Karson Osborn, Okla.
Sadie Popejoy, Ind.
NJSA National Junior Summer Spectacular
Louisville, Ky. • July 1-7
Judge: Blake Davis, Kan.
Champion Novice Showman
Macy Jacobson, Iowa
Reserve Champion Novice Showman
Whitney Swaim, Ind.
Macy Jacobson, Iowa
Whitney Swaim, Ind.
Brody Everhart, Ind.
Sydney Schiff, Ohio
Samantha Durst, Ohio
Keegan Spray, Ind.
Amity Batt, Ind.
Leia Emenhiser, Ind.
Mackenzie Pierson, Ind.
Jake Barber, Ga.
Top Things to do in Louisville
By: Jessica Harsh
In the livestock world, Louisville, Ky., is known for those ever-popular green shavings. There is nothing better than driving your hog on those green shavings. In addition to showing, we all love going to the show and spending time with people from all across the country we typically only see at shows. Outside of the show, Louisville has a lot to offer for entertainment. Check out these top things to do and places to see while you are in town for NJSS and STC.
Louisville Mega Caverns (zip line in an underground cave)
The Louisville Mega Caverns are a fun adventure for the kids and adults! Voted as the No. 1 thing to do in Louisville, according to Trip Advisor, you will not want to miss this experience. Zip line through the caverns and experience Earth underground. You can find the caverns at 1841 Taylor [ … ]
NJSS Checklist
By: Danika Miller
Packing for a week of challenge, excitement and success at the National Junior Summer Spectacular can be quite daunting and you may find yourself worrying about what you might forget. Have no fear! I have the fix for your packing anxiety! Below I have included the top things you do not want to forget when preparing for the 2018 NJSS.
1. The paperwork!
Do not forget your health papers, pedigrees and YQCA certification/ PQA card. Triple check to make sure you are packing the correct papers for the NJSS with correct ear notches. Check out the rules and regulations page, on the NSR website, if you are not sure what you need.
2. Boots, Belts and Show Shirts
It never failed at nearly every show growing up, we would forget one of the essentials. I would get a new show shirt, belt and most often new socks at the show! Make sure [ … ]
10 Things to Know for NJSS
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and no it’s not Christmas. Its almost time for the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky! In order to get you geared up for an awesome week, we want you to know there are other events going on as well. We have made a list of 10 events you should try out while you’re at the NJSS.
The Fun Starts at Unloading!
Uh… the dreaded task of having to haul all of your tack to your pen and set up. Look at it on the bright side, you get to see your friend from across the country and maybe make some new friends with the people penned on your aisle.
Barnyard Olympics
Who doesn’t enjoy playing crazy games with their friends? You and three of your friends can compete with other teams of four for ultimate bragging rights as [ … ]
WPX Jr. National
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Judge: Brandon Yantis, Ill.
Champion Overall Crossbred Barrow, Champion Division 3 & Class 11 Winner
Hunter McKinnon, Okla.
Reserve Champion Overall Crossbred Barrow, Reserve Champion Division 3 & Class 8 Winner
Nolan Hoge, Ill.
Third Overall Crossbred Barrow, Champion Division 2 & Class 7 Winner
Paige Miller, Wyo.
Fourth Overall Crossbred Barrow, Third Division 3 & 2nd Class 11
Kaden Mason, Texas
Fifth Overall Crossbred Barrow, Reserve Champion Division 2 & 2nd Class 7
Castin Rash, Ill.
Champion Division 1 Crossbred, Champion Hampshire Sired & Class 2 Winner
Adison Thompson, Okla.
Reserve Champion Division 1 Crossbred, Reserve Champion Hampshire Sired & Class 1 Winner
Zander Ivey, Ohio
Third Division 1 Crossbred, Third Overall Hampshire Sired & 2nd Class 1
Jenna Siegel, Ohio
Fourth Division 1 Crossbred, Fourth Overall Hampshire Sired & 2nd Class 2
Paxton Peacock, Ala.
Fifth Division 1 Crossbred, Fifth Overall Hampshire Sired & 3rd Class 1
Brody Nemecek, Kan.
Third Division 2 Crossbred & 3rd Class 7
Lucia Abreu, Calif.
Fourth Division 2 Crossbred & Class 5 [ … ]
WPX Jr. National
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Judge: Jon Althaus, Ill. & Grant Grebner, Ill.
Champion Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion Spot
Hunter McKinnon, Okla. | Breeder: Brady, Brett & Laraby Jennings, Okla.
LOWD5 LOUD MOUTH 14-2 x BAJ4 ROAD TRIP 1-8
Reserve Champion Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion Chester
Bryce Bedeker, Ill. | Breeder: Briggs Yantis, Ill.
RKK6 HILL JACK IN THE x RKK4 EIN 56-3
Third Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion Yorkshire
Rachel Rumsey, Okla. | Breeder: Ricker Yorkshires, Ohio
RSY6 AMPED UP 4-1 x RIY4 GAIN CONTROL 87-5
Fourth Overall Purebred Barrow & Reserve Champion Spot
Garrison Straka, Okla. | Breeder: CKL Spots, Okla.
STNY6 POTTY MOUTH 4-1 x CKL5 RAASCH DECISION
Fifth Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion Duroc
Kaden Entwistle, Ill. | Breeder: Lance Ryan & Family, Ill.
KTB6 NO RULES 4-4 x RWG3 BIG WHEELS 8-2
WPX Jr. National
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Judge: Jon Althaus, Ill.
Champion Yorkshire Barrow, Champion Division 2 & Class 7 Winner
Rachel Rumsey, Okla. | Breeder: Ricker Yorkshires, Ohio
RSY6 AMPED UP 4-1 x RIY4 GAIN CONTROL 87-5
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Barrow, Reserve Champion Division 2 & Class 5 Winner
Hunter Langholff, Wis. | Breeder: Showtime Sires, Ill.
CDO6 GAIN POWER 292-7 x SS5 HIGH COUNTRY 41-4
Third Overall Yorkshire Barrow, Champion Division 1 & Class 4 Winner
Heile Pearson, Colo. | Breeder: Cade Fecke, Ill.
RIY6 GAINING GROUND x SS5 HIGH COUNTRY 41-4
Fourth Overall Yorkshire Barrow, Reserve Champion Division 1 & Class 3 Winner
Cooper Bertolino, Ill. | Breeder: Lance Ryan & Family, Ill.
DJDS7 EPIC 2-1 x RIY2 CLOUD 9 76-6
Fifth Overall Yorkshire Barrow, Third Division 1 & 2nd Class 3
Mason Wall, Ga. | Breeder: DJ & Amara Sanders, Ind.
KORB7 CHEST BUMP 12-6 x ABD3 DRESS TO KILL 1-3
Fourth Division 1 & Class 1 Winner
Jayden Vanausdall, Texas | Breeder: Lackey Livestock, Texas
RSY5 [ … ]
WPX Jr. National
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Judge: Jon Althaus, Ill.
Champion Overall Landrace Barrow & Class 1 Winner
Kellen Lawson, Ind. | Breeder: Chad Mauck, Ind.
WTX4 GOT ‘EM 14-6 x WTX4 GOT ‘EM 14-6
Reserve Champion Overall Landrace Barrow & 2nd Class 1
Frankie Smolkovich, Ill. | Breeder: Maddie Fugate, Ill.
WTX4 GOT ‘EM 14-6 x KORB2 REVOLUTION 12-2
Third Overall Landrace Barrow & Class 2 Winner
Sutter Long, Calif. | Breeder: Peyton Hill, Okla.
PCHS6 MAYHEM 21-3 x WTX6 HAVE YOU 72-4
Fourth Overall Landrace Barrow & 3rd Class 1
Carly Dreher, Kan. | Breeder: Platt Showpigs, Ind.
CKW7 CLOCKS TICKING x WTX4 GOT ‘EM 14-6
Fifth Overall Landrace Barrow & 2nd Class 2
Makenna Green, Ill. | Breeder: Maddie Fugate, Ill.
WTX4 GOT ‘EM 14-6 x KORB2 REVOLUTION 12-2
WPX Jr. National
Des Moines, IA • June 3-9
Judge: Jon Althaus, Ill.
Champion Overall Hampshire Barrow & Class 4 Winner
Olivia Caldwell, Ill. | Breeder Korb Farms, Ohio
CFLK6 GRUS WORLD CLASS x KORB5 THE SHERIFF 10-1
Reserve Champion Overall Hampshire Barrow & Class 3 Winner
Brandon Stickler, Ill. | Breeder: Brent Bolen, Ill.
CVOE6 STATEMENT 18-1 x JLM3 CARRY ON 21-1
Third Overall Hampshire Barrow & 2nd Class 4
Hadley Hendrickson, Ind. | Breeder: Cade Fecke, Ill.
HH6 SUPERMAN 107-2 x BOLN4 NO DEBATE 18-8
Fourth Overall Hampshire Barrow & 3rd Class 4
Maddie Fugate, Ill. | Breeder: Cade Fecke, Ill.
BOLN7 BREED ‘EM ALL 2-8 x GMW3 FLAT BILL 1-3
Fifth Overall Hampshire Barrow & Class 2 Winner
Sadie Popejoy, Ind. | Breeder: Kilmer Swine Farm, Ind.
CFLK6 TCG STRANDED 5-1 x KORB4 ALL EYES 23-7
Class 1 Winner
Kori Jenkins, Colo. | Breeder: Bryson Stickler, Ill.
GMW6 KEEP SAKE 8-4 x BOLN4 NO DEBATE 18-8