DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)

Livestock Enthusiasts Awarded at Iowa State Fair Youth Dairy Cattle Shows

Young competitors from across Iowa earned breed championships in the Youth Dairy Cattle Show judged August 10, at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Exhibitors were also judged on their showmanship skills. The Showmanship award is given for the exhibitors' ability to present their livestock in the show ring and answer any questions the judge may ask about their animal.

Breed division winners in the Youth Dairy Cattle Show included:

AYRSHIRE

Junior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Matthew Lansing, Hopkinton

Senior Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Senior Reserve Champion: Mackenzie Wagener, DeWitt

Grand Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Reserve Grand Champion: Mackenzie Wagener, DeWitt

BROWN SWISS

Junior Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Junior Reserve Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

Senior Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

Senior Reserve Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

Grand Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

Reserve Grand Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

GUERNSEY

Junior Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Megan Bushman, Calmar

Senior Champion: Austin Knapp, Epworth

Senior Reserve Champion: Austin Knapp, Epworth

Grand Champion: Austin Knapp, Epworth

Reserve Grand Champion: Austin Knapp, Epworth

HOLSTEIN

Junior Champion: Madison Gibbs, Earlville

Junior Reserve Champion: Scott Stempfle, Maynard

Senior Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Senior Reserve Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Grand Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Reserve Grand Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

JERSEY

Junior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Carter Zidlicky, Decorah

Senior Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Senior Reserve Champion: Carter Zidlicky, Decorah

Grand Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Reserve Grand Champion: Carter Zidlicky, Decorah

MILKING SHORTHORN

Junior Champion: Madison Gibbs, Earlville

Junior Reserve Champion: Brian Arthur, Maynard

Senior Champion: Bradley Byers, Milo

Senior Reserve Champion: Halie Gruenwald, Lost Nation

Senior Grand Champion: Bradley Byers, Milo

Reserve Grand Champion: Halie Gruenwald, Lost Nation

SHOWMANSHIP

Junior Champion: Dana Sickles, Marengo

Reserve Junior Champion: Nathan Kramer, Epworth

Intermediate Champion: Regan Demmer, Peosta

Intermediate Reserve Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Senior Champion: Scott Stempfle, Maynard

Senior Reserve Champion: Anthony Streeper, Conroy

Ribbons Awarded for Draft Pony Show

Draft ponies earned honors during their show judged August 11 through 13 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results follow:

Draft Pony Ladies Cart - 48" and Under

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Cart - 38"- 45"

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Kimberly A. Hols, Runnells

Draft Pony Cart - 45"- 48"

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Devan Donato Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

4) Richard Mason, Early

5) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Team - 38"- 45"

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

Draft Pony Team - 45"- 48"

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

4) Richard Mason, Early

Draft Pony Unicorn Hitch - 48" and Under

1) Richard Mason, Early

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Four Draft Pony Hitch - 48" and Under

1) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

2) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

3) Richard Mason, Early

Six Draft Pony Hitch - 48" and Under

1) Richard Mason, Early

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Youth Cart - Driver 10 and Under

1) Devan Donato Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

Draft Pony Youth Cart - Driver 11 to 18 Years

1) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

Draft Pony Halter - Mare

1) Richard Mason, Early

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Richard Mason, Early

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Halter - Gelding

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

4) Richard Mason, Early

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Miniature Hereford Cattle Show

RJTNT Farm of Lawler won the Grand Champion Heifer and Iowa Champion Bull banners in the Miniature Hereford show August 16 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

D. McCall of Albuquerque, N.M., captured Grand Champion Bull honors.

Splitt Creek Ranch of North Platte, Neb., exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bull while Harmon Show Cattle of Tekamah, Neb., exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Heifer.

The Grand Champion Prospect Steer honors went to KP Ranch of Tekamah, Neb., and Strong Miniature Herefords of Montezuma exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer.

Complete results below (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Fletcher's Lil Dina J, 323#, 36", 4/2/2013

2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Princess, 159#. 29", 6/20/2013

3) Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KW Lucy's Nuggett, 253#, 34", 4/17/2013

4) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., BPTR Sweet Arlou, 246#, 33.5", 4/3/2013, 43386941

5) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Polly, 212#, 33.75, 5/12/2013, 43386075

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) Eagle Rock Miniature Herefords, Hebron, Ind., JSH Genevieve, 239#, 33", 3/30/2013

2) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Kesha, 239#, 33", 3/20/2013

3) Sherdell Farms, Lohrville, Sherdell's Abbi, 242#, 33", 3/20/2013, 43372528

4) Carlee Farms, Marshalltown, Carlee Annabelle, 316#, 34.5", 3/31/2013, 43378571

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) Eagle Rock Miniature Herefords, Hebron, Ind., JSH Natalie ET, 273#, 33", 3/4/2013

2) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Huntress Bethani, 323#, 36", 3/8/2013

3) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, Lil Cloie, 259#, 33.5", 3/9/2013

4) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Dazzle's DeLorean, 349#, 35.5", 3/9/2013

5) Eagle Rock Miniature Herefords, Hebron, Ind., JSH Jasmine, 221#, 33", 3/4/2013

6) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, SMH Lexie, 193#, 30.25", 3/8/2013

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) Double K Herefords, Walcott, Double K Minnie Pearl, 302#, 35.5", 2/18/2013, 43392237

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS JADE,291#, 36", 2/15/2013, 43386358

3) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR SOPHIE,258#, 34", 2/28/2013, 43372788

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Huntress Lil Hottie ET, #289, 34", 2/3/2013, 43388819

2) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Fleda's Lil Sun Beam, #315, 35", 1/22/2013, 43389092

3) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Gold Angel, 269#, 32.5", 1/1/2013, 43392024

4) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Gold Serena, 206#, 32.5", 1/10/2013, 43392026

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Maro's Flashy Opal , #410, 38", 10/25/2012, 43360184

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Miss Harriet, 488#, 40.25, 9/28/2012, 43330070

3) Rolling Hill's Miniature Herfords, Blakesburg, RHH Dolly, 395#, 37", 9/26/2012, 43387549

4) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, NSH Amazing Grace, 328#, 35", 11/6/2012, 43368259

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT D3 Lady, 478#, 39", 9/7/2012, 43383198

2) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Mom's Sunny, 9/1/2012, 43392169

3) Cooper Farms, Gibson, GA Remis Lil Sunshine, 445#, 35.5", 9/9/2012, 43353811

4) Goldfinch Cattle Company, Sioux Center, GC's Paoli's Pearl, 452#, 39.75", 9/2/2012, 43338459

5) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, Isabella Faith, 335#, 35", 9/1/2012

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2012

1) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Diamond Girl, 535#, 40", 8/5/2012, P43350014

2) JHCH Farms, Nichols, Popsicle HSC 212, 560#, 38.5", 7/10/2012, (LE) 212

3) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Catie, 603#, 41.25", 6/22/2012, 43350012

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS FANCY, 435#, 38", 7/23/2012, 43330065

5) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, RR Pearl, 502#, 39.25", 6/27/2012, 43308672

6) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., RFD Diva Dani, 636#, 41.5", 6/15/2012, 43318153

7) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., RFD Can't Find Stevie, 624#, 41.75, 6/17/2012, 43318155

8) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR DAISEY, 468#, 38.5", 6/14/2012, P43308671

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2012

1) Laurie Elliot, Tekamah, Neb., 05's Miss Sami, 535#, 40.5", 5/21/2012, 43332970

2) Lakota Larson, Jefferson, JW'S Shawna, 623#, 42.25, 5/8/2012, 43318552

3) Kath Family Farm, Hollandale, Minn., Ivanna, 764#, 42", 6/1/2012, 43334396

4) Double K Herefords, Walcott, Miss Minnie, 782#, 42.5", 5/21/2012, 43301018

5) Lakota Larson, Jefferson, JW'S Kylie's Diamond, 682#, 42.5", 5/6/2012, 43318551

6) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR Zoey, 496#, 39.5", 5/4/2012, 43279460

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2012

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Miss Taylor, 626#, 41.25", 3/25/2012, P43273181

2) Cassidy Rourke, Iowa City, NSH Cassidy's Covergirl, 653#, 38.5", 4/17/2012, 43336780

3) Rolling Hills Miniature Herfords, Blakesburg, RHH April Fools, 562#, 40.5, 4/1/2012, 43305637

4) Lakes Area Miniature Herefords, Chisago City, Minn., LAH Maisy, 472#, 38", 4/3/2012, 43286744

5) Blake Johnson, Clarksville, GA Remis Lil Pinky, 548#, 45", 4/22/2012, 43353804

6) Lakes Area Miniature Herefords, Chisago City, Minn., GBRA Easter Lily 405Z, 549#, 40.25", 4/8/2012, 43298661

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2012

1) Harmon Show Cattle, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Orson's Lil Keeper, 652#, 41.25, 3/5/2012, 43287321

2) Rolling Hill's Miniature Herfords, Blakesburg, RHH Snow White, 597#, 40.25", 3/16/2012, 43305640

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, SMH Miss Willow, 633#, 41.25", 3/17/2012, 43301632

4) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF Ms Princess, 686#, 42.5", 3/9/2012, 43270482

5) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville, RR Wendy, 638#, 42", 3/4/2012, 43277720

6) Brandon Bloomquist, Randolph, Neb., KAP Fletcher's Lil Mami, 669#, 41.5", 3/3/2012, 43287316

7) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR Misty, 642#, 40.75", 3/13/2012, 43277721

8) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, KAP Vance's Lil Juli, 622#, 40", 3/6/2012, 43287319

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2012

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, KAP Vances Lil Clair, 665#, 40.25", 2/21/2012, 43287310

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

3) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Rogers First Fling, 2/1/2012, 43277745

4) Lakes Area Miniature Herefords, Chisago City, Minn., LAH Disco Dottie, 568#, 40.75", 2/29/2012, 43286740

5) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Rogers Lil Amber, 668#, 43.25, 2/8/2012, 432777146

6) Carlee Farms, Marshalltown, DLT Prairie Star 1Z 643#, 41.5", 2/19/2012, 43262132

7) Hannah Reisinger, Osceola, CT Dozer's N Dazzles Bling, 514#, 40", 2/17/2012, 43277747

Cow/Calf Pair

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Lil Kid Payge ET(with calf 03/23/2013), 738#,, 3/29/2009, 43000275

2) Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KAP Quip's Lil Yoni ET(with calf 04/17/2013), 698#, 6/25/2010, 43104030

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, RR SASSY(with calf 6/20/13), 746#, 42.25", 3/20/2011, 43169904

4) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, RRR Donna Eddy, calf 03/01/2013, 4/13/2010, 43129633

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., KAP 1/2 Jazzy Arlou ET, 885#, 42.75", 2/4/2006, 42694281

2) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, KAP Teddys Lil Polli, calf 03/15/2013), 270#, 34", 2/6/2008, 42905551

3) Meyer Farms, Garrison, GIM Blake Friday's Lil Nemo(with calf 05/12/2013),, 3/15/2008, 42912011

4) Dale Quiring, Lohrville, KAP Teddy's Lil Irma(with calf 3-20-13) 908#, 43.7, 6/18/2007, 42833856

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Hunter Force, 342#, 36", 4/2/2013

2) Brandon Bloomquist, Randolph, Neb., BB Orson's Comet, 325#, 36", 3/24/2013

3) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Pollis Pacer, 270#, 34", 3/25/2013

4) Carlee Farms, Marshalltown, Carlee Harrison, 229#, 315.", 3/23/2013, 43372003

5) Lil KafRanch, Mechanicsville, KAF Lil Urban Storm, 174#, 31", 5/14/2013, 43384972

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Hunter Caleb, 376#, 36", 3/7/2013

2) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR Cash Flow, 265#, 33.5", 2/28/2013, 43372797

3) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, SMH Remey's T Bone, 306#, 35.5", 2/5/2013

Late Senior Bull -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D K Nash, 562#, 39.75", 9/5/2012, 43330938

2) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Little Man, 573#, 40.25", 8/29/2012, 43383197

3) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH Quip's Noble Lincoln, 423#, 37", 7/15/2012, 43388818

Early Senior Bull -- Jan. 1 - June 30, 2012

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., RHH Prince, 758#, 42.5", 5/11/2012, 43305634

2) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., KAP Hunter Duril, 965#, 43.5", 2/27/2012, 43287314

3) Double K Herefords, Walcott, KAP Logan Orson, 1124 #, 45", 3/15/2012, 43287387

4) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Disco Kid's Arnold, 839#, 43.75", 3/5/2012, 43279737

5) Irishman Acres, Mitchellville, IA Sir Hawkeye, 812#, 41.75", 3/23/2012, 43372585

Prospect Steer

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Abeer For Derk, 284#, 33.25", 3/23/2013

2) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, SMH Louie, 264#, 33.5, 1/18/2013

3) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, Smith Last Call, 154#, 28", 2/15/2013, 43392027

Two Females Champion: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, Catie 06/22/2012 & Diamond Girl 08/05/2012

Get of Sire

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb.

2) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, Catie 06/22/12, Lady 09/07/12, Little Man 8/29/21

3) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, Serena, Celeste, Last Call

4) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, x

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Flectchers Lil Dina J

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Eagle Rock Miniature Herefords, Hebron, Ind., JSH Natalie ET

Champion Fall/Winter Senior Heifer Calf: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJNT D3 Lady

Reserve Champion Fall/Winter Senior Heifer Calf: Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Moms Sunny

Champion Summer Senior Heifer: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Diamond Girl

Reserve Champion Summer Senior Heifer: Laurie Elliot, Tekamah, Neb., 05s Miss Sami

Champion Spring Senior Heifer: Harmon Show Cattle, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Orsons Lil Keeper

Reserve Champion Spring Senior Heifer: Rolling Hills Miniature Herfords, Blakesburg, RHH Snow White

Grand Champion Heifer: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Diamond Girl

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Harmon Show Cattle, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Orsons Lil Keeper

Champion Cow/Calf: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Lil Kid Payge

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf: Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., KAP 1/2 Jazzy Arlou ET

Champion Junior Bull Calf: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Hunter Caleb

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Hunter Force

Champion Late Senior Bull: D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D K Nash

Reserve Champion Late Senior Bull: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Little Man

Champion Early Senior Bull: Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., RHH Prince

Reserve Champion Early Senior Bull: Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., KAP Hunter Duril

Grand Champion Bull: D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D K Nash

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., RHH Prince

Iowa Champion Bull: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Little Man

Grand Champion Prospect Steer: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Abeer For Derk

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer: Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, SMH Louie

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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