We caught up with Market Lamb and Breeding Ewe judge Adam Heffelfinger before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the Oklahoma State Fair. We invite you to read our candid interview with Adam below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Inside the Ring.”
WHO GOT YOU INVOLVED IN THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY AND HOW?
My family has always raised sheep so I have been involved with my entire life. Actually grew up around mainly Rambouillet’s at a young age.
WHAT IS A DREAM YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO ACCOMPLISH?
I have a dream of raising the Champion Lamb at the Ohio State Fair and Naile.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO WHERE YOU CURRENTLY LIVE?
Was born and raised in Ohio and currently still live in Ohio on the farm.
WHAT IS A PET PEEVE OF YOURS IN THE RING?
I am not a huge fan of sheep getting shown on a halter
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SHEEP YOU’VE EVER SEEN?
There has been many I have liked a bunch, one that stick’s out is a sheep I used to win at Red Wave a few years ago. She would now be known as Hammers mom.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ROAD TRIP SNACK?
Peanut M&M’s
SHOWING BY WEIGHTS OR BY BREEDS?
Breeds
STATE FAIRS OR NATIONAL SHOWS?
National Shows
EVALUATING STOCK ON THE MOVE OR ON THE PROFILE?
On the Move
We caught up with showmanship judge Adam Heffelfinger before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the Oklahoma State Fair. We invite you to read our candid interview with Adam below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Inside the Ring – Showmanship Edition.”
WHO GOT YOU INVOLVED IN THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY AND HOW?
My family have raised sheep for as long as I can remember
WHAT IS A PET PEEVE YOU HAVE IN SHOWMANSHIP?
Showing with a halter
ARE YOU A FIRST IMPRESSION JUDGE?
Yes
FAVORITE TYPE OF FOOD?
Mexican
DREAM VACATION?
Midwest Stud Ram Sale
#Makesedaliagreatagain
COLLEGE OR PROFESSIONAL SPORTS?
College
FAVORITE SHOW YOU HAVE JUDGED?
Hoping it will be the Oklahoma State Fair when I get done!
