We caught up with Ms. Landrie Lain exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show. Learn a little more about Landrie below!
Grade: Azle High School, 10th grade
Tell us a little bit about your champion.
My champions name is Panda. He is a natural colored wether, bred by Chad Walker. Little Fun Fact: He has never lost in the show ring, and was the Champion Natural at Louisville.
Throughout your show career what’s been your favorite lamb?
I have shown many lambs throughout my show career but Panda has been my favorite. We have worked countless hours together working for this banner.
Do your prefer showing Wethers or Ewes?
I prefer showing wethers
Are you superstitious? If so, what are your superstitions?
Yes I am very superstitious! I always wear a black shirt in the show ring, and all my lambs will have on American Flag leg wraps when we move into every show.
Who has been your biggest influence?
My biggest influence would be my dad. We spend many hours at the barn everyday, working, exercising and wrapping legs. I couldn’t have accomplished anything without my dad.
It’s showday – what is one thing you can’t leave the hotel/house without?
I can never leave the house/hotel without an Alani energy drink.
What do you tell yourself right before you go into the ring?
Everytime I walk into the ring I tell myself “we got this”.
Are you an early riser or a night owl?
I am an early riser
What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
My favorite thing to do in the barn is listen to music with my dad while doing legs.
