2008_NJAS_Show

July 22, 2008

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Shelia Stannard at sstannard@angus.org or 816-383-5152

Junior Angus Members Lead Champions at 2008 National Junior Angus Show

Members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) celebrated “Christmas in July” during the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. The young exhibitors between the ages of 9- and 21-years-old showcased 1,141 head during the week, which includes 669 owned females, 235 bred-and-owned females, 72 bred-and-owned bulls, 14 bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs, 31 owned cow-calf pairs, 73 steers and 47 carcass steers.

Three cattlemen evaluated the entries during the four-days of cattle shows. Blake Bloomberg, College Station, Texas, evaluated the steers; Mark Duffell, Aldie, Va., placed the bred-and-owned animals and the owned cow-calf pairs. Chris Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., judged the owned females.

Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., led the grand champion owned female, WK Georgina 7315. The February 2007 daughter of BR Midland first won junior division 4.

Katy Satree, Montague, Texas, claimed reserve grand champion owned female. DAJS Lola 240 is a September 2006 daughter of TC Stockman 365 and first topped the senior division.

Leo Kruse, Rudd, Iowa, claimed the grand champion bred-and-owned female banner. KAF Bree is an April 2007 daughter of Gambles Hot Rod and first won the late junior division.

Trey Davis, Doerun, Ga., captured reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female honors. Davis Shadoe 7288 is an October 2007 daughter of Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C and earlier won early senior calf champion.

Walt Stinson, Talbott, Tenn., showed the grand champion bred-and-owned bull. SAF Achilles 710 is a February 2007 son of S A V 8180 Traveler 004 that first topped the junior division.

Garrett Johnston, Staunton, Va., led the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull. GJCC Hot Rodn Thumper 0037 earlier won reserve junior champion. He’s a February 2007 son of Gambles Hot Rod.

Mandy Richardson, Louisa, Va., captured grand champion owned cow-calf pair with her two-year-old champion. Champion Hill Lucy 5373 is a February 2006 daughter of Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C. An April 2008 heifer calf sired by S A V 004 Traveler 4836 completes the winning pair.

Courtney Jass, Garner, Iowa, led the reserve grand champion owned cow-calf pair. S H Raptors Rose Lee 6460 is a March 2006 daughter of Dameron P V F Raptor 702. A February 2008 bull calf sired by Exar Lutton 1831 completes the duo that first won reserve two-year-old champion.

Blake Boyd, Mayslick, Ky., showed the grand champion bred-and-owned cow-calf pair. Boyd Forever Lady 5125 is a September 2005 daughter of Wulffs Ext 6106. An October 2007 heifer calf sired by S A V 8180 Traveler 004 completes the pair that first topped the two-year-old division.

Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio, led the reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Maplecrest Rita 5120 is a November 2005 daughter of Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6. A January 2008 bull calf sired by C R A Bexter 872 5205 608 completes the winning duo that earlier won reserve two-year-old pair.

Kade Patton, Frankfort, Ind., showed the grand champion steer. Covells General is an April 2007 son of B E B Juneau 104, and weighed in at 1,305 pounds on show day.

Katy Satree, Montague, Texas, captured reserve grand champion steer with DAJS Owen 410. He’s a July 2007 son of DAJS All Star M243 and weighed 1,325 pounds.

In the carcass steer competition, Ethan McCabe, Elk City, Kan., captured the grand champion honor. Kim Mac In Focus 227 is a January 2007 son of Mytty In Focus. He graded Choice with a Yield Grade of 1.90, and met Certified Angus Beef^® (CAB) specifications.

Hannah McCabe, Elk City, Kan., entered the reserve grand champion carcass steer. NF Mc 2500 187 is a February 2007 son of Schurrtop MC 2500. He graded Choice with a Yield Grade of 2.02 and also met CAB specifications.

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A complete list of winners follows.

2008 NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS SHOW

DES MOINES, IOWA

Total number shown: 1,141

Judges: Blake Bloomberg, College Station, Texas, Steers;

Mark Duffell, Aldie, Va., B&O Females & Bulls, Cow-Calf Pairs;

Chris Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., Owned Females

OWNED FEMALES 669 Shown

Calf Champion-Division 1: Champion Hill Georgina 6386

Exhibitor: Kristen Clarke, West Chester, Ohio.

Reserve Calf Champion-Division 1: Grandview CMR Ms Master T200

Exhibitor: Kayla Gunn, Tiplersville, Miss.

Calf Champion-Division 2: Exar Blackbird Lass 71255

Exhibitor: Karisa Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla.

Reserve Calf Champion-Division 2: CS BCC Blackcap 0705

Exhibitor: Lindsey White, Staunton, Va.

Calf Champion-Division 3: Exar Princess 7865

Exhibitor: Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich.

Reserve Calf Champion-Division 3: PVF Missie 795

Exhibitor: Brooke Haas, Downs, Ill.

Late Intermediate Champion: Exar Princess 7326

Exhibitor: Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif.

Reserve Late Intermediate Champion: Champion Hill Georgina 6240

Exhibitor: Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich.

Early Intermediate Champion: PVF Proven Queen 786

Exhibitor: Jessica Radcliffe, Schofield, Wis.

Reserve Early Intermediate Champion: Champion Hill Georgina 6196

Exhibitor: Courtney Jentz, Fennimore, Wis.

Junior Champion-Division 1: PVF Sophie 773

Exhibitor: Taylor Adcock, Moweaqua, Ill.

Reserve Junior Champion-Division 1: BSC Roth Ashley 7454

Exhibitor: Emily Harrell, Roseville, Ill.

Junior Champion-Division 2: Sherwood Rosebud 757T

Exhibitor: Lacey Murray, Garrett, Pa.

Reserve Junior Champion-Division 2: Gambles Shadoe 3117

Exhibitor: Kirbe Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif.

Junior Champion-Division 3: Gambles Elbrea 2207

Exhibitor: Ashlyn Carter, Julesburg, Colo.

Reserve Junior Champion-Division 3: Heritage 330F Miss Ella 7516

Exhibitor: Lauren Adcock, Moweaqua, Ill.

Junior Champion-Division 4: WK Georgina 7315

Exhibitor: Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich.

Reserve Junior Champion-Division 4: HFG Wendy 729

Exhibitor: Kirbe Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif.

Junior Champion-Division 5: Champion Hill Georgina 5947

Exhibitor: Logan Boyd, Mayslick, Ky.

Reserve Junior Champion-Division 5: WCC Evergreen 713

Exhibitor: Paige Wallace, Stotts City, Mo.

Senior Champion: DAJS Lola 240

Exhibitor: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas

Reserve Senior Champion: Silveiras Elba 6546

Exhibitor: Savannah Levisay, Creston, Calif.

Grand Champion Owned Female: WK Georgina 7315

Exhibitor: Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich.

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female: DAJS Lola 240

Exhibitor: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas

BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALES 235 Shown

Late Senior Calf Champion: Davis Blackcap 7322

Exhibitor: Trey Davis, Doerun, Ga.

Reserve Late Senior Calf Champion: Silveiras Elba 7545

Exhibitor: Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.

Early Senior Calf Champion: Davis Shadoe 7288

Exhibitor: Trey Davis, Doerun, Ga.

Reserve Early Senior Calf Champion: Womack Miss Evergreen 757

Exhibitor: Katrina Womack, Pembroke, Ky.

Intermediate Champion: D V A BF Natilee 730

Exhibitor: Brittany Full, Mount Airy, Md.

Reserve Intermediate Champion: S L C Queen Bee 7110

Exhibitor: Tessa Stehr, Altus, Okla.

Late Junior Champion: KAF Bree

Exhibitor: Leo Kruse, Rudd, Iowa

Reserve Late Junior Champion: Cherry Knoll Cheyenne 7031

Exhibitor: Bryce Fitzgerald, West Grove, Pa.

Early Junior Champion: Nelsons Blackbird 7338

Exhibitor: Kourtney Nelson, Crete, Neb.

Reserve Early Junior Champion: May-Way Primrose 702

Exhibitor: MacKenzie Flory, Baldwin City, Kan.

Senior Champion: Silveiras Elba 6540

Exhibitor: Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.

Reserve Senior Champion: Tylers Dusty Sara Plus 6004

Exhibitor: Tyler Henderson, Drakesville, Iowa

Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female: KAF Bree

Exhibitor: Leo Kruse, Rudd, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female: Davis Shadoe 7288

Exhibitor: Trey Davis, Doerun, Ga.

BRED-AND-OWNED BULLS 72 Shown

Senior Calf Champion: C Q S On Target 997Q

Exhibitor: Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.

Reserve Senior Calf Champion: F O F Opus 729I

Exhibitor: Elizabeth Williams, Fort Smith, Ark.

Intermediate Champion: D/C North Star 7007

Exhibitor: Cortney Cooper, Willow, Okla.

Reserve Intermediate Champion: J C C Morning Wood 702

Exhibitor: Joseph Claeys, Chalmers, Ind.

Junior Champion: SAF Achilles 710

Exhibitor: Walt Stinson, Talbott, Tenn.

Reserve Junior Champion: GJCC Hot Rodn Thumper 0037

Exhibitor: Garrett Johnston, Staunton, Va.

Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull: SAF Achilles 710

Exhibitor: Walt Stinson, Talbott, Tenn.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull: GJCC Hot Rodn Thumper 0037

Exhibitor: Garrett Johnston, Staunton, Va.

OWNED COW-CALF PAIRS 31 Shown

Two-Year Old Champion Pair: Champion Hill Lucy 5373

Exhibitor: Mandy Richardson, Louisa, Va.

Reserve Champion Two-Year Old Pair: S H Raptors Rose Lee 6460

Exhibitor: Courtney Jass, Garner, Iowa

Champion Mature Pair: TC Blackbird 2078

Exhibitor: Kourtney Nelson, Crete, Neb.

Reserve Mature Pair: Top Line Blackcap 0542

Exhibitor: Taylor Swanson, Mason City, Ill.

Grand Champion Owned Cow-Calf Pair: Champion Hill Lucy 5373

Exhibitor: Mandy Richardson, Louisa, Va.

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Cow-Calf Pair: S H Raptors Rose Lee 6460

Exhibitor: Courtney Jass, Garner, Iowa

BRED-AND-OWNED COW-CALF PAIRS 14 Shown

Two-Year Old Champion Pair: Boyd Forever Lady 5125

Exhibitor: Blake Boyd, Mayslick, Ky.

Reserve Champion Two-Year Old Pair: Maplecrest Rita 5120

Exhibitor: Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio

Champion Mature Pair: SR Envious Blackbird 50

Exhibitor: Austin Thummel, Sheridan, Mo.

Reserve Mature Pair: K J F Delia K48-M90

Exhibitor: Katrina Frey, Quarryville, Pa.

Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Cow-Calf Pair: Boyd Forever Lady 5125

Exhibitor: Blake Boyd, Mayslick, Ky.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Cow-Calf Pair: Maplecrest Rita 5120

Exhibitor: Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio

STEERS 73 Shown

Grand Champion Steer: Covells General

Exhibitor: Kade Patton, Frankfort, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer: DAJS Owen 410

Exhibitor: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas

CARCASS STEERS 47 Shown

Grand Champion Carcass Steer: Kim Mac In Focus 227

Exhibitor: Ethan McCabe, Elk City, Kan.

Reserve Grand Champion Carcass Steer: NF Mc 2500 187

Exhibitor: Hannah McCabe, Elk City, Kan.

STATE GROUPS OF FIVE HEAD

First Place Owned: California Junior Angus Association

First Place Bred-and-Owned: Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association

STATE HERDSMANSHIP AWARD

15 head and less: Louisiana Junior Angus Association

16-30 head: Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association

31-45 head: Ohio Junior Angus Association

46-60 head: Indiana Junior Angus Association

61 head and more: Missouri Junior Angus Association

SWEEPSTAKES AWARD

29 head and less: Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association

30 head and more: Kansas Junior Angus Association

SILVER PITCHER AWARDS

Boy Silver Pitcher Award: Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.

Girl Silver Pitcher Award: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas

PREMIER JUNIOR BREEDER AWARD: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas

PREMIER BREEDER AWARD: Champion Hill, Bidwell, Ohio