We caught up with commercial ewe judge Dwayne Hurliman before he steps “Inside the Ring” at the 2022 NAILE. We invite you to read our candid interview with Dwayne below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Inside the Ring.”
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT YOU LEARNED IN HIGH SCHOOL THAT HAS STUCK WITH YOU?
My Dad taught me to help others.
WHAT IS ONE QUOTE THAT YOU LIVE BY?
Live each day to the fullest.
IF YOU COULD JUDGE ANY SHOW IN THE COUNTRY, WHAT SHOW WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
NAILE in Louisville, KY
This show is a very sentimental to me. Was fortunate to show the Supreme Champion Open Ram and my two kids was able to show some breed champions.
BEFORE YOU GET READY TO JUDGE, DO YOU HAVE A ROUTINE THAT YOU LIKE TO FOLLOW?
No
DO YOU KNOW YOUR CHAMPION WHEN YOU SEE IT?
A lot of times one individual will hit me extremely hard and that is usually the Grand Champion.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY!
I am dating a very special lady named Christi. Have a daughter Holly and son Hilton both grew up in the sheep business. We traveled many miles showing sheep in 4-H and FFA. We’re they both was able to compete at a high level.
WHAT IS YOUR DAILY OCCUPATION/DAILY ROUTINE LIKE?
I work full time at CK Energy Electric Cooperative in marketing and key accounts. It has been a great career and a awesome job.
LONG GRAND DRIVE SPEECHES VS A FEW WORDS
Long Speech
MUSIC ON DURING THE SHOW VS SILENCE?
Turn it up!
JUDGING ON DIRT VS WOODCHIPS
Woodchips
