5thOverall Steer BodeMartin
3rdOverall Steer Kashen Ellerbrock
4thOverall Steer Madeline Nightengale
Understanding the complexity of a strong work ethic comes with many lessons in life. As we both look back on what we have accomplished, we can't help but think back on the long days spent together in the barn, relying on each other to remain hopeful it would work out for us in the end. The fun memories made with our show family and friends are what we cherish the most. We always look forward to going to shows reconnecting with people who share the same passion as us. We have had the opportunity to branch out and meet some incredible people throughout the livestock industry. Brayden Some of my first memories were always going to shows with my dad and wanting to be at the end of the halter leading the way. As I got older my horizons were set farther than that. I can recall when I was in first grade, we were given an assignment. The assignment was to write about a dream you have one day and give an illustration. My dream was to win the Illinois State Fair one day and I can fully say that our family was able to accomplish that. I will always take pride in
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