We caught up with Ms. Mikaela Talbot, exhibitor of the Reserve Champion Market Lamb at the 2026 Michigan Livestock Expo. Learn a little more about Mikaela below!
How long have you been showing sheep?
13 years
What was your favorite thing about this lamb?
He was my showmanship lamb, so we had a good connection.
Go-to “hype” song on show day?
The Largest by BigXthaPlug
What goes through your head when you are in the show ring?
Making sure my lamb looks good to the best of my ability.
When prepping for a show, what is something that is a “must-have” in the show box?
Hydrate
What is your favorite motivational quote?
If you walk in the ring with an animal you’ve poured your heart into, you’ve already won.
