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Junior National Charolais Show | Turn up the Heat

Posted in Junior National, Charolais


Grandma’s hugs are the best hugs, especially when it is after claiming the Champion Bred and Owned Heifer title.

Judge David Johnson select’s Taylor Dorsey’s heifer as Grand Champion Percentage Heifer.

Richy Demoss, Reserve Champion Steer, leads the profile line during the Champion Steer Grand Drive

Jayce Dickerson watches and learns as Megan Hoffman fits a heifer.

Juniors are really enjoying Sullivan’s Chute Hammock to relax before they go in the ring on show days.

Cory Miller dials in on a top before the heifer goes in the ring.

A tradition started a few years ago, fellas from the states of Texas, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, gather for their annual Hawaiian t-shirt day!

Hirchell LeClair extra time on the back leg of the Champion Bred and Owned Heifer.

Jimmy Dismukes comes out of retirement at his daughter’s first Junior National.

Katie Birge is focused on the judge during the Percentage Heifer show.

Aaron Suhr is all smiles seconds after his steer was selected as Grand Champion Overall.

Makayla Houck gives her heifer another sip before going into Grand Champion drive of the Percentage Heifer Show.

Red Moore knows the right products to use on show day and even has to refill his bottle. Come get your Sullivan’s Shock today!

Even adults can’t handle show days sometimes. Brandon Bertsche has no shame in taking a little siesta.

Jared Boyert uses Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive to put the finishing touches on Kendra Elder’s Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Heifer.

A huge thank you goes out to the Udell crew in trusting Sullivan’s line of products.

Judge David Johnson takes one last look before picking Will Blankers’ heifer as Champion Bred and Owned Heifer.

Junior National Charolais Show | Percentage Heifers

Posted in Junior National, Charolais



Grand Champion Percentage Heifer
PZC LR Ms Diamond 17D
Sire: Monopoly
Dam: RJB Pebbles 004
Bred by: Polzin Cattle
Raised by: LR Cattle
Congratulations to Taylor Dorsey!



Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Heifer
PZC Desire 6240 ET
Sire: Monopoly
Dam: RJB Pebbles 004
Bred by: Polzin Cattle
Sold by: Boyert-Core
Congratulations to Kendra Elder!

Junior National Charolais Show | Bred & Owned Bulls

Posted in Junior National, Charolais


Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull
CAG GARW Strong Side 685D
Sire: M&M Outsider 4003
Dam: TR PZC NC Fire Fly 1746 ET
Bred by: Cagney Effling
Congratulations to Cagney Effling!

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull
J&J Westbrook 673
Sire: Leddy Hoo Doo 357Y
Dam: 3R’s Angelina 343A ET
Bred by: Sydney Johnson
Congratulations to Sydney Johnson!

Junior National Charolais Show | Top 5 Overall Bred & Owned Heifers

Posted in Junior National, Charolais


Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer
WGB Mattie 603D P
Sire: TR PZC MR Turton 0794 ET
Dam: KASS Material Girl U70ET
Bred by: Will Blankers
Congratulations to Will Blankers!



Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer
Lafraise Jaelyn 426C ET
Sire: LHD Cigar E46
Dam: Lafraise Jade 42A
Bred by: Trent Bertsche
Congratulations to Trent Bertsche!

Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifer
DF MS Champagne 56043
Sire: TR PZC MR Turton 0794 ET
Dam: TR MS Wyoming Wind 5604R
Bred by: Rylee Derrer
Congratulations to Rylee Derrer!

Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer
JAB EC Miss Jamie 635
Sire: EC Done Deal 5052
Dam: Miss Key Jaime 202X
Bred by: Shade Bunker
Congratulations to Shade Bunker!

Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer
MPO Miss Isabella 629
Sire: MPO Mr Invincible 401
Dam: SHF Ms Misty Water 1410
Bred by: Matthew Owings
Congratulations to Matthew Owings!

Junior National Charolais Show | Thursday, June 22

Posted in Junior National, Charolais

5-9 AM: Beef State Stampede Breakfast – provided at Boarders Inn & Suites, MainStay Inn and Suites & Best Western Plus
8 AM: Bred & Owned Heifer Show, Bull, Steer and Percentage Heifer Shows – Judge: David Johnson, Beaver, Okla. – Five Points Bank Arena – Click here to view show program
11:30 AM-1 PM: Beef State Stampede Lunch – Swine Arena Conference Hall
3 PM: Third Leadership Conference Session – Swine Arena Conference Hall
4:30 PM: AIJCA Annual Membership Meeting – Swine Arena Conference Hall
5:30-7 PM: Beef State Stampede Dinner – Swine Arena Conference Hall
6 PM: Contest Awards Program – Swine Arena Conference Hall

A Warm Wednesday at the Junior National Charolais Show

Posted in Charolais, Show Type


Brooke Polzin looks all cute leading her calf to the washrack this morning.

Rachel Booth and Mason Runft intensely compete in the senior division of showmanship.

A couple of barn birthdays featuring a K-State colored cake! Sullivan Supply sends birthday wishes to Kansas juniors McKenna Richardson and Ethan Dickerson!

Seniors better look out. There was some heat today in the intermediate division during showmanship.

Korbin Leddy, Champion Intermediate Showman, gives his steer a pat after a job well done.

Showmanship judge, Martey Stewart, gives Camille Greer some encouraging advice during junior showmanship this afternoon.

Former junior board member Kate Shaffer stays active in the Charolais breed, and lends a helping hand clipping a calf in the stalls.

Eye contact is key. Connor Kisner is all business during the junior showmanship competition.


Ciara Galvin loves Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive so much that she spent some time today drawing the can!

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