Livestock Exposition in Fort Worth of course! Leon County 4-H had great
representation at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Leon County 4-H members
competed in the Junior Breeding Beef Heifer and Steer Shows.
The 4-H and FFA members this year worked very hard and prepared very
well for the show.
Those exhibiting Junior Breeding Beef Heifers were McKinzie and Haley
Hamilton and Andy, Tobe, and Gatlynn Johnson all of Centerville 4-H.
Other 4-H members who exhibited included Amy Terry, Casey Helfenbein,
and CD Richardson.
Haley Hamilton’s Maine-Anjou heifer won Reserve Senior Champion Heifer.
The only thing sweeter than the cinnamon rolls at the Fort Worth
Livestock Show was the success of Leon County 4-H members who made the
sale with their market steer projects. The five 4-H members from Leon
County who tasted this sweet success include Justin Pistone placing 3rd
in class of Exotic heavy weight steers, Dylan Pistone placing 5th in
class of heavy weight American steers, Mason Jonas placing 10th in the
light weight class of Angus steers, Amy Terry placing 2nd in the light
weight Angus class, and Tyler Johnson placing 2nd in the heavy weight
American steer class and also being named Reserve Champion. Others
exhibiting market steers were Haley Hamilton, C. D. Richardson, and
Macey Jonas.
Several years ago with a few head of cattle Leon County 4-H began to
exhibit at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Leon County’s
participation has grown and the exhibitors have become major competitors
in the show ring. These results have given plenty of reason for our
members to Kick it up!
Photo captions
Img 38: Dylan Pistone calms his steer before entering the show ring at
the Fort Worth Stock Show.
Img 28: Mason Jonas patiently waits with his steer before placing 10th
and making the sale at the Fort Worth Stock Show.
Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service
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