We caught up with the breeder of the Grand Champion Wether Dam at the 2026 California State Fair, the Grand Champion 4-H Market Lamb at the 2026 Iowa State Fair, and the Grand and Reserve Champion Market Lambs at the 2026 Tulsa State Fair. We invite you to read our candid interview with Allen/Newcomb Show Lambs & Treadmills below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Breeder Spotlight.”
What’s the pedigree of your champion?
Cali – Navajo x “Odessy” – P715 Donor (Unicorn x Sundown)
Iowa – Behind Enemy Lines x P667 (Pegasus x Hot Mess)
Tulsa Grand – Behind Enemy Lines x 2.0hh
Tulsa Reserve – Behind Enemy Lines x Pegasus
How many years have you been raising sheep?
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and we guess that’s true because we honestly couldn’t tell you exactly how many years we’ve been raising sheep!
What excites you the most about raising show stock?
What excites us most is watching years of hard work, breeding decisions, and genetics come together. There’s nothing better than seeing an animal you raised go on to be successful, but even more rewarding is watching the kids and families behind those animals achieve their goals. Raising champions is exciting, but continuing to improve our livestock with each generation and seeing those genetics work for other families is what keeps us passionate about what we do.
What is your favorite animal on your farm?
Picking a favorite around here could get us in trouble! For the rams, it has to be Unicorn—he’s the old man of the farm and has more than earned his spot. The ewes are impossible to choose from; we’ve been blessed with many influential donors and show ewes that hold special places in our hearts. And then there’s Ollie, our Border Collie, who keeps the sheep—and most of us—in line!
What is one lesson that you have learned while raising sheep that has changed your perspective over time?
Raising sheep has taught us to control what we can, learn from what we can’t, and keep showing up! You can study genetics, make the best breeding decisions, manage nutrition perfectly, and put countless hours into an animal—and sometimes things still don’t turn out the way you planned. If raising sheep was easy everyone would do it…keep showing up daily!
Where would you like to see your operation go in the next 5 – 10 years?
In the next 5–10 years, we’d like to see our operation continue to grow in quality and consistency while staying true to what we believe in. Our goal is to keep raising livestock that can compete at the highest level while producing genetics that work for other breeders and families. Most importantly, we hope to keep building relationships, helping kids reach their goals, and creating something our family is proud of and can carry on for generations.
