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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 [ … ]
Show Ring Style
By: Maddie Caldwell
Ever since I was a little girl, my grandparents instilled into me the value of first impressions. Whether it was being sure to greet someone with a smile and a firm handshake, or dressing well to display professionalism and class, they always made sure that I would be prepared for any situation. With these values in mind, I attempted to carry on that idea throughout my time showing. Although you may see me in the barn with rubber boots and mismatched t-shirts, I truly believe that making first impressions in the show ring is essential. In preparation for shows this summer, I hope that these tips help you navigate through the ever-growing shopping platform.
Dark jeans are the way to go.
In comparison to stone washed or light shade jeans, darker colors display professionalism and hide excess dirtiness. Also, be sure to steer clear of any jeans with [ … ]
Prep like a Pro
By: Lindsey Robinson
Like any sport, preparing your animal for the show ring takes time, patience, and a lot of dedication. Throughout my show career, I’ve found Robert Collier’s quote to be true when it comes to show preparation, “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” There is no magic show stick, only a lot of practice.
Missouri summers aren’t known for their cool breezes so walking and feeding during the morning when its cool is important to maximize feed efficiency. At my house, pig showing is a family affair, which means I have four siblings to wake up before heading outside for morning chores. After years of this routine, we’ve learned not to speak to one another before either 1) they had coffee before heading out the door or 2) we’ve been outside for at least a half hour. Generally, we start [ … ]
WPX Junior National
Des Moines, Iowa • June 4-9
Judge: Willie Kirkpatrick, Okla.
Champion Duroc Barrow, Champion Div. II & Class 5 Winner
Carter Hoge, Good Hope, Ill.
OGL1 PSSS HONEY BADGER x MMDS0 TRIPLE ROCK 2-6
Reserve Champion Duroc Barrow, Res. Div. II & Class 4 Winner
Lane Rinderer, Highland, Ill.
OGL1 PSSS HONEY BADGER x MMDS0 TRIPLE ROCK 2-6
3rd Overall Duroc Barrow, Champion Div. I & Class 1 Winner
Morgan Cox, Hope, Ind.
STN1 CARL 51-2 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY
4th Overall Duroc Barrow, 3rd Div. II & 2nd Class 5
Tyla Voight, Tipp City, Ohio
MM1 CROWN ROYAL 10-6 x ID0 GUSTO 33-1
5th Overall Duroc Barrow, Res. Div. I & Class 3 Winner
Ory Forehand, Elgin, Okla.
WTX2 XR RED JACKET 78 x JJG0 HOMETOWN 16-9
3rd Div. I & 2nd Class 1
Dylan McCafferty, Sherman, Ill.
MM1 CROWN ROYAL 10-6 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY
4th Div. I & 3rd Class 1
Sam Smoot, Eaton, [ … ]
NSR Weanling Pig Extravaganza
Richmond, Ind. • April 24
Sifter: Adam Crouch, Ind.
Grand Champion Female Prospect Overall & Champion Yorkshire Gilt Prospect #743 shown by Titus Showpigs
Res. Grand Champion Female Prospect Overall &Champion Hampshire Gilt Prospect #813 shown by Kimmel Showpigs
Champion Berkshire Gilt Prospect #792 shown by Brice Conover
Res. Champion Berkshire Gilt Prospect #847 shown by Arnold Family
Champion Chester Gilt Prospect #845 shown by Ron Pierce & Jeff Odell
Res. Champion Chester Gilt Prospect #763 shown by S&G Showpigs
Champion Duroc Gilt Prospect #811 shown by Keith Henderson
Res. Champion Duroc Gilt Prospect #909 shown by Jennifer Knick
Res. Champion Hampshire Gilt Prospect #851 shown by Peter Farms
Champion Landrace Gilt Prospect #844 shown by Rod Pierce & Jeff Odell
Res. Champion Landrace Gilt Prospect #745 shown by Behrmann Hog Farm
Champion Poland Gilt Prospect #858 shown by Schipper Purebreds
Champion Spot Gilt Prospect #908 shown by Vogel Showpigs
Res. [ … ]
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 2
Judge: Chris Fischbacher, Texas
Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 7 Winner
Carl Kent & Sons, Pottsboro, Texas
OLE BILL (HILLBILLY BONE SON) x SUPER MONSTER
Class 5 Crossbred Boar Winner
Bobell Farms, Lincoln, Ill.
RATED R x (SUPER MONSTER x FULL DIMENSION)
Class 1 Crossbred Boar Winner
Hofschulte Family, Wyandotte, Okla.
TRUE LOVE x GUT CHECK
Class 2 Crossbred Boar Winner
Grinstead Show Team, Greenfield, Ind.
TWIN TURBO x NUCLEAR WAR
Class 3 Crossbred Boar Winner
Justin Messner, Caney, Kan.
MIDNIGHT SMOKE x BIG TIME
Class 4 Crossbred Boar Winner
Lackey & Peck, Hammon, Okla.
SOLID MONSTER x WARFARE
Class 6 Crossbred Boar Winner
Eddie Robinson, Wellsville, Mo.
OBC WILDCAT x DETOX
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 2
Judge: Jay Winter, Texas
Champion Hampshire Boar & Class 2 Winner
George & Mike Watson, Mooresville, Ind.
RBTD1 WIDE RANGE 3-2 x HALF0 GRUS PREACHER 2-4
Champion Hampshire Gilt & Class 2 Winner
Taylor Thompson, Mangum, Okla.
GMW1 HATS OFF 9-9 x DMP9 BURIED ALIVE 20-4
Reserve Champion Hampshire Boar & Class 1 Winner
Jerry McLemore, Ninnekah, Okla.
JLM1 PIVOT POINT 13-2 x JLM7 MODEL T 7-1
Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt & Class 3 Winner
George & Mike Watson, Mooresville, Ind.
GMW1 LOOK AT ME 4-1 x JLM8FOREFRONT 4-2
Class 3 Hampshire Boar Winner
Isla Grande Farms & John Graver, Marion, Ohio
JL1 HES A TEN 10-10 x GRA7 TADPOLE 15-4
Class 4 Hampshire Boar Winner
Steve & Derek Earnhart, Albion, Ind.
JSE1 SWAMP DONKEY 75-4 x EBM8 HUGGY BEAR 9-7
Class 5 Hampshire Boar Winner
Randy Wirt & Family, Parker, S.D.
JLM0 TCG AUGUSTA 25-3 x RWF9 MOOSE 46-1
Class [ … ]
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 2
Judge: Cody McCleery, Texas
Champion Duroc Boar & Class 1 Winner
Mappes Durocs, Moore, Okla.
JRE1 NAVIGATOR 19-3 x SDH9 YAK II 218-2
Champion Duroc Gilt & Class 5 Winner
Ellett Vann, Burnet, Texas
MM1 CROWN ROYAL 10-6 x NBD7 CROWN ROYAL 39-10
Reserve Champion Duroc Boar & Class 3 Winner
Huinker Durocs, Ltd., Decorah, Iowa
HD0 BUCKSHOT 58-2 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY 1
Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt & Class 2 Winner
Shipley Swine Genetics, Newark, Ohio
MM1 ICE 2-6 x WBSR0 GATOR 1-4
Class 2 Duroc Boar Winner
Riggs-Thurston Show Pigs, Anderson, Ind.
BMFI0 GRUS BIG BUCK 15-1 x RWG8 PROBLEM SOLVER 197-2
Class 4 Duroc Boar Winner
Grand Slam Swine Genetics, Helotes, Texas
MMDS0 TRIPLE ROCK 2-6 x AZ9 HEADLINER 30-1
Class 5 Duroc Boar Winner
Nelson Bros., Wakonda, S.D.
NBD1 VULCAN 42-2 x NBD0 PREMONITION 28-2
Class 1 Duroc Gilt Winner
Alivia & Elyce Burzlaff, Delmar, Iowa
HD0 BUCKSHOT [ … ]
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 2
Judge: Cody McCleery, Texas
Champion Landrace Boar & Class 2 Winner
Korb Farms, Inc., Oxford, Ohio
KTB1 TCG OUTLOOK 7-5 x JMG8 PSSS ZEUS 40-8
Champion Landrace Gilt & Class 2 Winner
Russell Whewell, Carthage, Ill.
JMG0 FALKEN 4-7 x OGL9 TCG HERCULES 5-1
Reserve Champion Landrace Boar & 2nd in Class 2
Carter, Cooper and Blake Loof, Radcliffe, Iowa
JMG8 PSSS ZEUS 40-8 x RRLF7 MOUNTAIN 4-2
Reserve Champion Landrace Gilt & Class 1 Winner
Cedar Ridge Show Herd, Red Bud, Ill.
1CR1 MARCO 208-6 x 1CR0 EXCELLERATOR 119-3
Class 1 Landrace Boar Winner
Russell Whewell, Carthage, Ill.
JMG0 FALKEN 4-7 x RDW8 PSSS NOMAR 23-3
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28 – March 2
Judge: Josh Krohn, Texas
Champion Yorkshire Boar & Class 1 Winner
Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill.
LFC1 LONZO 59-5 x LFC6 GRUS FOCUS 103-1
Champion Yorkshire Gilt & Class 5 Winner
Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, Rensselaer, Ind.
JRS1 UNBELIEVABLE 123-1 x JGR9 DADDY MACK 36-4
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Boar & Class 3 Winner
Wayne Huinker, Decorah, Iowa
WJH1 ROUGHNECK 50-5 x JODL9 PRIMARY STASH 17-1
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt & Class 3 Winner
Chuck & Ben Olsen, Irene, S.D.
LMO1 MOORE POWER 5-6 x CDO7 ONE UP 223-6
Class 2 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Grimm Purebreds, Maynard, Iowa
CDO1 BENCHPRESS 263-6 x TBRO0 IRON HORSE 64-1
Class 4 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Grimm Purebreds, Maynard, Iowa
LMO1 MOORE POWER 5-6 x JODL9 PRIMARY STASH 17-1
Class 5 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, Rensselaer, Ind.
JRS1 STOUT 122-1 x ARK6 COLD BLOOD 70-4
Class 1 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Drake Purebred Farms, Cambridge City, Ind.
CDO0 MIGHTY MACK 74-1 x [ … ]
