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Hereford juniors compete in AbileneKansas Forty-six young Hereford enthusiasts joined in Abilene, May 23 and 24, for the annual Kansas Junior Hereford Show. They brought with them three bulls, four cow-calf pairs, 51 heifers and 22 steers. Along with the cattle competitions, the juniors participated in speech, judging, photography and poster contests. The event kicked off with mixer activities in the afternoon May 23 before the annual potluck dinner gathering. The evening capped off with the announcement of the Herdsman of the Year. This award is based on the success of the member's cattle in the 2007 show season. Winning the belt buckle for the junior division was Justin Moser of Westmoreland and Tara Jo Ellerman of Everest claimed top senior honors. Following the awards presentation, the Kansas Junior Polled Hereford Association members elected their board of directors. Newly elected were Brady Jensen, Courtland; Cody Jensen, Courtland; Mandi Valek, Agenda; and Tyler Schultz, Haviland. These juniors join Jessica Acheson, Woodbine; Robert Craig, Scandia; Audrey Hambright, Chapman; Nicole Rosencutter, Topeka; and BJ Valek, Agenda, in leading the youth association. The Kansas Junior Hereford Association did not hold officer elections during their meeting. Events May 24 began with a pancake feed hosted by the Abilene Ag Committee. The speech contest followed. The youngest contestants competed in the non-competitive pee wee division. Participating this year were Ben Jensen, Courtland, and Justin Moser, Westmoreland. Winning the junior division was Marija Crockett, Atchison. Brady Jensen took top honors in the intermediate division and Audrey Hambright was the top senior. The winners of the junior, intermediate and senior divisions will represent Kansas at the Junior National Hereford Expo in Kansas City later this summer. Following the speeches was the Hereford judging contest. Winners included Cameron Wilber, Belleville, pee wee; Cody Jensen, Courtland, junior; and Tyler Schultz, Haviland, senior. Winning the top female adult was Amanda Davis, Maple Hill, and the top male adult went to Kevin Schultz of Haviland. Other contests conducted that morning were the photography and poster contests. Taking top honors in the photography contest were: Justin Moser, Westmoreland, pee wee; Bailey McKay, Franklin, Neb., junior; Alex Maxwell, Atchison, intermediate; and Audrey Hambright, Chapman, senior. In the poster contest, Marija Crockett, Atchison took the top junior honors. Bull and heifer show results The afternoon kicked off with the cattle show. Judging the 2008 event was Brigham Stewart, Washington. There were three entries in the bred and owned bull show. Taking top honors was Moser P606 Victor Domino 11T, sired by PW Victor Boomer P606 and exhibited by Justin Moser, Westmoreland. Reserve champion honors went to Tyler Cowan with his entry DD Braggin Rights 74, sired by HH Advance 4089P ET. Judge Stewart selected KJ Missy 228S and her calf sired by KJ BJ M530 Warden 1995 ET as the top cow-calf pair from the four exhibited. This entry was shown by Brady Jensen, Courtland. Following in reserve was the pair shown by Kimber Evans of Fall River. Her cow was DM BR Lindsey 6051 ET with a calf sired by SHF Radar M326 R125 at her side. In the heifer show, MaKayla Rutt of Campbell, Neb., bested the group of 51 with her top entry from division two. The winning heifer was VCR 12R Foxy Baby 735T sired by S&S Outback 12R. Following in reserve was the top winner of division three exhibited by Brady Jensen of Courtland. His heifer was KJ 1927 Bridgett 325S ET, a daughter of KJ BJ Bounty Hunter 741P. Other division winners and reserves were awarded to the following exhibitors. Ben Jensen, Courtland, led the division one champion with KJ 2054 Mistress 544T ET, sired by KCF Bennett 3008 M326. Following in reserve was the entry of Kati Fehlman, Junction City, with BR Marie Lavoe 7159, daughter of BR Lansing 3060. Taking reserve recognition in division two was KJ HVH 33N Radisson 473T ET sired by SHF Radar M326 R125. This entry was exhibited by Brady Jensen, Courtland. Reserve division three honors went to G&R Leaders Lady 6057 sired by KJ 122L Leader 644N and shown by Katie Jo Parks, Marysville. Champion bred and owned heifer was exhibited by Marija Crockett, Atchison. Her heifer CRFPH Daisy 7T was sired by Huth Prospector 4085K085 and bested the group of 15 entries in this class. Reserve honors were awarded to Katie Jo Parks, Marysville, with KJP Holdem Baby 701 sired by SH KJP Kansas Holdem. The top pair of heifers was shown by Brady Jensen, Courtland, while Katie Jo Parks of Marysville, showed the reserve champion pair. Showmanship results Showmanship followed the heifer show. Ben Jensen, Courtland, was selected as the champion pee wee showman and Kati Fehlman, Junction City followed in reserve. Top honors in the junior division went to MaKayla Rutt, Campbell, Neb., and reserve went to Brooke Jensen, Courtland. In the intermediate division, Brady Jensen, Courtland, was the top contestant followed by Cody Jensen, Courtland. In the senior division, Kimber Evans, Fall River, claimed the top spot and Audrey Hambright, Chapman was pulled into reserve. Steer show results Twenty two steers battled it out for the top honors in the show. Leading out the champion was MaKayla Rutt, Campbell, Neb., with her entry weighing 1170 lbs. Following her in reserve was the entry of Shelby Hutchinson, Chapman. Her entry crossed the scales at 1002 lbs. 6/9/08 Date: 6/5/08 Advertisement
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