FFA – Houston and Henderson County

by Coy Holcombe.

Results of the Houston Livestock Show:

The Eustace FFA had an outstanding Houston Livestock Show. In addition to the outcome of Brady Tindel placing 2^nd in his lightweight AOB class and selling for $6500; the Eustace FFA heifers as well as the Ag Mechanics projects stood high in their categories as well.

As stated earlier this year it is a large accomplishment to get all of a chapter’s projects into the top 10. Eustace FFA is raising the bar. ALL PROJECTS EXHIBITED AT HLSR PLACED IN THE TOP 3 OF THEIR CLASS!!!!!

Heifers:

Billy Crocker – 1^st place Brahman heifer out of 25

Ethan Grimes – 2^nd place Brahman heifer out of 25

Samantha Crocker – 3^rd place Beefmaster heifer out of 21

Ag Mechanics:

Ty Browning, Nick Austin, & Austin Pogue – Blue Ribbon (10’ Tilting Utility trailer)

Logan Grimes – Blue Ribbon (3 Saddle Rack)

Ethan Grimes, Billy Crocker, Tony Alfaro, & Michael James – Blue Ribbon and 2^nd in Division (25’ Gooseneck Lowboy trailer)

These students will receive premium money as well as receiving approximately $3000 in prizes.

Results of the Henderson County Livestock Show:

Horse Speed Events:

Shona Laws – Participated

Haltered Horse:

Summer Hinkle – 7^th place

Shona Laws – 8^th place

Western Pleasure :

Summer Hinkle – 4^th place

Shona Laws – 6^th place

Breeding Rabbits:

Taylor Rhoades – Reserve Grand Champion Holland Lop, 1^st , 2^nd

Ashley Lasiter – 4^th place Holland Lop

Summer Hinkle – 1^st place Holland Lop

Kara Zimmerer – 3^rd place Holland Lop

Shelby Stegent – 1^st place PolishSeth Purselley – 5^th place All other Breeds

Breeding Goats:

Mallory Mobly – Reserve Grand Champion Overall, 1^st & 2^nd in class, & 2^nd overall in Showmanship

Market Goats:

Mallory Mobly – Reserve Grand Champion Overall, 1^st & 4^th in class, and Senior Showmanship Grand Champion

Brady Tindel – 1^st & 3^rd in class

Chad Tindel – 2^nd & 3^rd in class and Junior Showmanship Grand Champion

Cory Smitherman – 1^st & 9^th in class

Kylan Jock – 6^th & 9^th in class

Serina Kyle – 3^rd in class

Courtney Calvin – 9^th in class

Youth Project Show:

Al Ham – 1^st place in Preserves & 1^st place in Floral Plants

Market Broilers:

Dillion Gragsone – participated

Breeding Poultry:

Chad Tindel – Grand Champion Overall Small Fowl

Brady Tindel – Reserve Grand Champion Large Fowl

Steers:

Brady Tindel – 6^th place in class and 4^th place in showmanship

Mallory Mobly – 10^th place

Heifers:

Billy Crocker – 2^nd place Brahman Heifer, Reserve Grand Champion Brahman, & Senior Showmanship Grand Champion

Ethan Grimes – 1^st place Brahman Heifer

Samantha Crocker – 2^nd place Beefmaster Heifer, Reserve Grand Champion Beefmanster heifer

Lane Smith – 3^rd place Brahman Heifer

Brady Tindel – 2^nd place Braford Heifer

Chad Tindel – 1^st place Braford Heifer

Hogs:

Cody Roberts – 5^th out of 31 Lightweight Market Hampshire

Lane Smith – 4^th out of 11 Middleweight Market Duroc

Natalie Bonner – Participated with her Yorkshire

Kade Graham – Participated with his Hampshire

Ag Mechanics:

Billy Crocker, Ethan Grimes, Michael James, & Tony Alfaro – 1^st in class of 13 and Grand Champion overall

Nathan Stegent & Harley Feltman – 4^th place ornamental gate

Ty Browning, Nick Austin, & Austin Pogue – 6^th in class of 13

Logan Grimes – participated with his 3 Saddle Rack

The students of Eustace did an exceptional job in all aspects of the HCLS. In conclusion, total market sales were $12,452, 6 Belt Buckles were won, 8 Rosettes earned, and one Custom Level was won. For the 4^th year Eustace was awarded the Good Herdsman award of $100.

Special thanks to Zach Tappan and Theresa Tindel for supplying this information and for all the work they put into making this a great year in FFA.

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