We caught up with Ms. Landrie Lain, exhibitor of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 2024 Rodeo Austin. Learn a little more about Landrie below!
Tell us a little about your champion:
He won our county show in June, and was the first one we bought and last to leave the barn.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned while showing animals?
Hard work, dedication and consistency pays off.
Do you have any special tricks for getting stubborn animals to cooperate?
No tricks, just time!
What’s your favorite memory involving your animals?
The hand shake at the end.
How do you prepare your animals both physically and mentally for the shows?
Practice, practice, practice. When you think you’re done practice some more!
What’s the most challenging aspect of showing livestock, and how do you overcome it?
How the animals react in all the different places I show. I overcome it by putting them in as many different environments that I can.
Who inspired you to become the showman you are today?
My older sister. Rachel was always a good role model and she’s still a hard act to follow. When she showed, one of the things she was well known for was how her sheep never moved an inch. Even now, almost ten years later, I still hear people talking about how impressed they were of her. I’d like to leave an impact the way she did, even if it’s only on one person.
Do you name your animals? If so, what’s the most interesting name you have given?
My dad has always been my biggest inspiration. He’s always pushed me to work my very hardest.
If your lamb had its own pump-up song, what would it be?
Yes, I try to name most of them. The most interesting names i’ve given are Snoop Dog and Panda.
What’s the most unexpected blooper you’ve experienced during a show?
Keep Their Heads Ringin’
