Inside the Ring

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

We caught up with Wayne Morse before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Utah State Fair. Learn more about Wayne below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Wide built, bold ribbed, stout, heavy muscled, genuine soundness and flexibility,...

We caught up with Matt Kennedy before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 New Mexico State Fair. Learn more about Matt below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?First probably presence, if I am not immediately impressed by them it’s going to...

We caught up with Leah Amstutz before she steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Kansas State Fair. 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...

We caught up with Brad Amthauer before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair FFA Show. Learn more about Brad below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?I like hard handling, square backed show sheep, but this doesn't mean...

We caught up with Jara Settles before she steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 South Dakota State Fair 4-H Show. Learn more about Jara below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Assuming they're all "good" and meet the basic obligations of being...

We caught up with Kash Allen before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair FFA Show. Learn more about Kash below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Good Livestock to me, hit the basics of balance, skeletal quality, and...

We caught up with Keith Berry before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Nebraska State Fair 4-H Show. Learn more about Keith below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Good looking sound livestock. What is your favorite part about working...

We caught up with Craig Beckmier before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the Market Lamb Show at the 2026 Colorado State Fair. Learn more about Craig below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?Skeletal quality What is your favorite part about...

We caught up with Brantly Hoover before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2026 Maryland State Fair. Learn more about Brantly below…What is “nonnegotiable” for you when judging good livestock?A nonnegotiable for me is having the right kind of power and structural...