Inside the Ring

We caught up with Donnie Begalka before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Iowa State Fair FFA Show. Learn more about Donnie below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Structural integrity, rib cage and underline quality with muscle shape,...

We caught up with Jordan Amburgey before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the Market Lamb Show at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair. Learn more about Jordan below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?I'll always hang my hat on this: lions need to...

We caught up with Donnie Begalka before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the Ewe Show at the 2026 Ohio State Fair. Learn more about Donnie below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Structural integrity, rib cage and underline quality with...

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

We caught up with Lexi Hunt before she steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the Junior Show at the 2026 North Dakota State Fair. Learn more about Lexi below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Athleticism! I am a firm believer that sheep should be...

We caught up with Matthew Chaney before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the 4-H/FFA Show at the 2026 North Dakota State Fair. Learn more about Matthew below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?For me these regardless of species these...

We caught up with Jordan Amburgey before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 California State Fair. Learn more about Jordan below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?I'll always hang my hat on this: lions need to look like lions, and show...

We caught up with Brad Amthauer before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the Market Lamb Show at the 2026 Michigan Livestock Expo. Learn more about Brad below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?I like hard handling, square backed show sheep,...

We caught up with John Mrozinski before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 The Show Reno. Learn more about John below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Front end build. What is your best piece of advice for someone looking to pursue a...

We caught up with Bart Cardwell before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 The Show Reno. Learn more about Bart below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Skeletal structure What is your favorite part about working with the next generation of...