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Sullivan Supply National Showmanship Contest | Junior National Hereford Expo – Intermediate


Intermediate Showmanship Winners
1st – Payton Farmer, Indiana
2nd – Kalie Seagraves, Arkansas
3rd – Lillie Skiles, Texas
4th – Tyler Coleman, California
5th – Lauren May, Wisconsin
6th – Stewart Skiles, Texas
7th – Bridget Kemp, Oklahoma
8th – Macy Curry, Oklahoma
9th – Sarah Lawrence
10th – Chancee Clark, Oklahoma
Pictured with Abbee Carnes, Stock Show University Event Intern; Kiley Elder, Stock Show University Intern; Andrew and Emily Foster, Judges; Annah Dobson, National Hereford Queen.

Sullivan Supply National Showmanship Contest | Junior National Hereford Expo – Junior


Junior Showmanship Winners
1st – Madeline Braman of Texas
2nd – Claiborne Perry of Mississippi
3rd – Caitlyn Skiles of Texas
4th – Carlee Clark of Oklahoma
5th – Mason Allan of Texas
6th – Paige Lemenager of Illinois
7th – Rylee Stockdale of Pennsylvania
8th – Lauren Jones of Wisconsin
9th – Alexis Wright of West Virginia
10th – Tristan Fields of Oklahoma
Pictured with Kiley Elder, Stock Show University Intern; Abbee Carnes, Stock Show University Event Intern; Marcus Arnold, Judge; Annah Dobson, National Hereford Queen.

Junior National Hereford Expo | Makin' the First Turn


2017 Herdsman of the Year, Jeremy Reno, evaluates the team fitting contest

Red paint spotted during the fitting contest

Team Texas knows that Lakeside Lights are the way to go.

Nate Frost take the extra time to perfect the tailhead.

Super-mom, Shellie Collins, has no problem balancing the important things in life.

Blake Brancel fiercely tries out our new paints with the assistance of Tim Anderson

Colby Taber takes it down low to help out with the red paint demo

Kiley Elder gives a helping hand to Jase Beltz

Who needs a barber shop when Linay Williams is around?

Matt Copeland demonstrates the use of fawn

Robbie Duis has a watchful eye during the hands-on clinic

Junior National Hereford Expo | Team Fitting Contest


Grand Champion Fitting Team
Team Wisconsin: Brady Jones, Lauren May, Lauren Jones
Pictured with Wess Richey, Dealer Relations of Sullivan Supply and Matt Burkhart, Sullivan Supply General Manager.

Reserve Grand Champion Fitting Team
Team Texas: Austin Breeding, Mason Allen, Carlisle Braman
Pictured with Wess Richey, Dealer Relations of Sullivan Supply and Matt Burkhart, Sullivan Supply General Manager.

Third Overall Fitting Team
Team Nebraska: Quinn Rutt, Brianna Hula, Fletcher Larson
Pictured with Wess Richey, Dealer Relations of Sullivan Supply and Matt Burkhart, Sullivan Supply General Manager.

Junior National Hereford Expo | Stock Show University Clinic


A great turn out for the Stock Show University Clinic.

The crowd looks on as Professor Jeremey Clark demonstrates how to properly apply Sullivan’s new touch up.

Professor Sheila Jensen working with exhibitors one on one.

Sullivan Supply General Manger, Matt Burkhart serves as official coin tosser for the Ultimate fitting challenge between professor Dave Allan and Kyle Colyer

Professor Matt Scasta uses Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive and Telon Comb.

Professor Cody Green working with hands-on showmanship attendees.

Mark Kelley showing his intensity during the head to head duel.

Melissa Schaake, 2016 JNHE Senior Showmanship winner, assisting with the hands on showmanship portion.

Stock Show University Showdown Winners:
Grand Champion – TR Putz
Reserve Grand Champion – Cally Miller
Third Overall – Jill Emerson
Pictured with: Kiley Elder, Stock Show University Inter; Matt Burkhart, Sullivan Supply General Manager; Cody Green, Professor; Shiela Jensen, Professor; Matt Copland, Professor; Abbee Carnes, Stock Show University Event Intern.

Saturday in Iowa | National Junior Angus Show


Congratulations to Maddy Udell on winning Grand Champion Owned Female at the 2017 National Junior Angus Show!

Some Sullivan’s Formula 1 was spotted at the chutes in the swine barn.

Claudia Hissong is announced as the 2017 Champion Showman!

The Seldom Rest chutes were full both days of the Owned Female Show.

Showmanship judge, Mandy Raithe,l shares some final thoughts before the Top 5 Overall Showmen are named.

The dream team husband-wife duo of Dan & Dawn Kelley keep things moving smoothly at the chutes.

Miss American Angus, Keegan Cassady, did a beautiful job handing out awards throughout the week.

The Prairie View Farm crew preps Olivia Caldwell’s division champion female for the grand drive.

Rachel Hunter does a tail on a heifer.

Judge Chan Phillips went around the ring to congratulate all of the reserve division winners. Pictured is Kallie Knott.

Shayne Myers enters the ring for the grand drive.

Judge Blake Nelson goes in for the slap as he selects Carter Ward’s heifer as Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female.

Judge Blake Nelson congratulates Whitney Walker on her heifer being selected Fifth Overall Owned Female.

Junior National Hereford Expo | Red Paints & Roses


Nothing but soft smiles for Lindsey Broek in the red paint giveaway line.

Holly Shelton poses for the frame while putting out feed.

Be sure to visit the trailer in Louisville for all of your needs!

Amy Cowan, Director of Youth Activities and Foundation for the American Hereford Association,  makes sure no exhibitor goes without the info they need to succeed

Part time models or is that Abbee Carnes, Stock Show U intern & Matt Burkhart, Sullivan Supply General Manager? You decide.

Zach Imbruglio, jamming out while blowing out his calf.

Mabry McGungey uses Sullivan’s Smart Sensation brush to comb her heifer.

Make sure to attend one of the Sullivan Supply hands on color matching clinics starting tomorrow.

Wyatt Durst working hair before tieouts.

National Junior Angus Show | Saturday, July 15

6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast – Varied Industries Building
7:00 a.m. NJAA Junior Board Meeting – Livestock Office
8:00 a.m. Trade Show and Silent Auction opens – Varied Industries Building
8:00 a.m. Showmanship Finals and Awards Presentation – Judges: Mandy Raithel, Rick Blanchard, Jon DavisPioneer Pavilion
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hospitality Open – Pioneer Pavilion
9:30 a.m. Resume Show – Judge: Chan Phillips, Maysville, Kentucky – Associate Judge: Blake Nelson, Platte City, Missouri – Pioneer Pavilion Click here for class breaks
Remainder of Owned Heifers (Jr. Yearling Div. 3, 4, 5 & 6 Champions, Sr. Champion, Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion) Owned Best 5 Head, Announce Premier Breeders,
Sweepstakes Winners and Auxiliary Silver Pitcher Presentations
10:00 a.m. Close Silent Auction – Varied Industries Building
12:00 p.m. Close Trade Show – Varied Industries Building