Inside the Ring

We caught up with Mr. Logan MacLennan before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the Market Lamb Show at the 2026 American Royal. Get to know Logan below!What is something you think separates a good judge from a great judge?There are a hundred factors that could...

We caught up with showmanship judge Jack Habjan before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 American Royal. We invite you to read our candid interview with Jack below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Inside the Ring – Showmanship...

We caught up with Clay Burson before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Georgia National Fair. Learn more about Clay below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Ring presence, structural quality, honest composition, and genuine width. What is...

We caught up with Brent Titus before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the Market Lamb Show at the 2026 Arkansas Youth Expo. Learn more about Brent below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Skeletal width and body shape. What is your favorite...

We caught up with Breeding Sheep and Showmanship judge, Nate Brookshire, before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Arkansas Youth Expo. Learn more about Nate below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?They've got to be good looking and...

We caught up with Barrett Carlisle before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Georgia National Fair. Learn more about Barrett below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?They need to hit me with some presence when they walk in and make a...

We caught up with Brian Reilly before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 State Fair of Virginia. Learn more about Brian below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Rib cage, round with internal dimension.  It makes the whole show lamb better...

We caught up with Ryan Rash before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Kansas Junior Livestock Show. Learn more about Ryan below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Structural Integrity and Soundness! What is your favorite part about working...

We caught up with Barrett Carlisle before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the Market Lamb Show at the 2026 State Fair of Texas. Learn more about Barrett below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?They need to hit me with some presence when...

We caught up with Leah Amstutz before she steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 EYO. Learn more about Leah below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?My "nonnegotiable" in judging good livestock starts at the ground with the integrity of the...