Flooding in many parts of the Midwest, didn't keep National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from showing a record-breaking number of entries at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1-7 in Tulsa, Okla. Youth led 1,241 entries during the week-long event, achieving the show's theme, �The American Dream.� Hosted by the Oklahoma and Arkansas Angus Associations, the NJAS is the world's largest single-breed beef cattle show.
Randy Perry, Prather, Calif., evaluated the 67 steers. Brad McCurry, Mount Hope, Kansas, judged the 17 bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs, 40 owned cow-calf pairs, 100 bred-and-owned bulls, and 280 bred-and-owned females. Joel Cowley, Houston, Texas, made the final rankings on the 702 owned females. In addition, 35 steers competed on the rail in the annual carcass steer contest.
Vince Untied, Granville, Ohio, led SCC Echo Dell Nellie 6005 to grand champion owned female honors. The March 2006 daughter of PVF New Horizon 001 first topped the junior division 2.
Andrew Foster, Niles, Mich., showed the reserve grand champion owned female, ENT SCC Queen O Diamonds 670. The June 2006 daughter of PVF New Horizon 001 earlier won early intermediate champion.
Kade Patton, Frankfort, Ind., claimed grand champion bred-and-owned female honors with Patton Travett 558. The September 2005 daughter of QLC LaGrand Forum first won senior champion.
Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn., led CQS Georgina 5516 to the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female position. The September 2005 daughter of A A R Rainmaker 1601 first won reserve senior champion.
Andy Headley, Alma, Ill., captured the grand champion bred-and-owned bull banner. D A Rosewood Horizon 612 is an October 2006 son of PVF New Horizon 001 and first won calf champion.
Andrew Rogen, Brandon, S.D., won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull with Plainview Big Rig G107. The February 2006 son of LaGrand Sun Dance 4211 first topped the junior division.
Callie Smith also showed the grand champion owned cow-calf pair. Champion Hill Lady 4618 is a May 2005 daughter of SAV 8180 Traveler 004. A March 2007 daughter of SAV Prairie Knight 5666 completes the duo that first won champion two-year-old pair.
Wesley Biehl, Whitestown, Ind., won reserve grand champion owned cow-calf pair. Craft Cheyenne 1397-581 is a March 2005 daughter of Champion Hill Tecumseh 2382. A February 2007 son of K F Precision 361 completes the pair that first won reserve champion in the two-year-old division.
Alexis O'Boyle, Newport, Pa., led the grand champion bred-and-owned cow-calf pair. Ajob Mayflowers Black Pearl is a February 2005 daughter of SAV 8180 Traveler 004 and has a February 2007 bull calf sired by Bon View New Design 878 at side. The duo first won champion two-year-old pair.
Kassandra Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla., showed the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned cow-calf pair that first won reserve two-year-old. PAF E130 Lut 503 is a March 2005 daughter of Exar Lutton 1831. A May 2007 son of Gardens Prime Star completes the winning pair.
Leo Kruse, Rudd, Iowa, led the grand champion steer. HCA Steer 605 is a March 2006 son of Jsar Mr Doctor 035ZFM.
Brittany Full, Mount Airy, Md., won reserve grand champion steer with Bolsens Double Wide. He is a March 2006 son of Bolsens Taurus Kruger 558.
Glen Mommsen, DeWitt, Iowa, entered the grand champion carcass steer. ONeills Expedition 196 is a March 2006 son of ONeills Expedition.
Cullen Walser, Minnesota Lake, Minn., entered the reserve grand champion carcass steer, GCR Foreman's Lady 331. He's a March 2006 son of TC Foreman 016. Complete results from the carcass contest will be included in a separate press release.
A complete list of winners follows:
2007 NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS SHOW
TULSA, OK
Total number shown: 1,241
Judges: Randy Perry, Prather, Calif., Steers; Brad McCurry, Mount Hope, Kansas, B&O Females & Bulls, Cow-Calf Pairs; Joel Cowley, Houston, Texas, Owned Females
OWNED FEMALES:
702 Shown
Calf Champion-Division 1: Champion Hill Georgina 5815. Exhibitor: Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.
Reserve Calf Champion-Division 1: Covells Cheyenne 0634. Exhibitor: Kade Patton, Frankfort, Ind.
Calf Champion-Division 2: Exar Blackbird 6902. Exhibitor: Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif.
Reserve Calf Champion-Division 2: SRS Jestress 6102. Exhibitor: Clay Williams, Bishop, Ga.
Calf Champion-Division 3: Champion Hill Blossom 5692. Exhibitor: Ryan Kinney, Fairfield, Ill.
Reserve Calf Champion-Division 3: BV Blackcap 6079. Exhibitor: Calie Taylor, Danville, Ky.
Late Intermediate Champion: Wells Ever Entense 651T. Exhibitor: Zachary Wells, Hamilton, Texas.
Reserve Late Intermediate Champion: Silveiras Elba 6533. Exhibitor: Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.
Early Intermediate Champion: ENT SCC Queen O Diamonds 670. Exhibitor: Andrew Foster, Niles, Mich.
Reserve Early Intermediate Champion: LW Blackcap 1J66. Exhibitor: Courtney Jentz, Fennimore, Wis.
Junior Champion-Division 1: SCC PVF Corona Queen 613. Exhibitor: Heather Willis, Union Bridge, Md.
Reserve Junior Champion-Division 1: FCF SCC PVF Proven Queen 615. Exhibitor: Eric McClure, Saint Francisville, Ill.
Junior Champion-Division 2: SCC Echo Dell Nellie 6005. Exhibitor: Vince Untied, Granville, Ohio
Reserve Junior Champion-Division 2: EXAR Lady 8946. Exhibitor: Kirbe Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif.
Junior Champion-Division 3: Bruin 104 Dianna 6413. Exhibitor: Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Reserve Junior Champion-Division 3: A & B Lucy 6129. Exhibitor: Samantha Harl, Hastings, Neb.
Junior Champion-Division 4: Champion Hill Lucy 5373. Exhibitor: Mandy Richardson, Louisa, Va.
Reserve Junior Champion-Division 4: H C A Beauty 664. Exhibitor: Zane Barragree, Absarokee, Mont.
Junior Champion-Division 5: Champion Hill Lady 5277. Exhibitor: Jennifer Ringwelski, Marengo, Ill.
Reserve Junior Champion-Division 5: Gambles Elbrea 1086. Exhibitor: Kirbe Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif.
Senior Champion: Covells Cheyenne 0523. Exhibitor: Kade Patton, Frankfort, Ind.
Reserve Senior Champion: Champion Hill Georgina 5017. Exhibitor: Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.
Grand Champion Owned Female: SCC Echo Dell Nellie 6005. Exhibitor: Vince Untied, Granville, Ohio
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female: ENT SCC Queen O Diamonds 670. Exhibitor: Andrew Foster, Niles, Mich.
BRED-AND-OWNED
FEMALES : 280 Shown
Calf Champion: DAJS Lola 240. Exhibitor: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas
Reserve Calf Champion: Silveiras Elba 6540. Exhibitor: Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.
Intermediate Champion: KDJ Heaven 639. Exhibitor: Kellen Jorgensen, Exeter, Neb.
Reserve Intermediate Champion: D A Erica 6057. Exhibitor: Danny Headley, Alma, Ill.
Late Junior Champion: May-Way Primrose 654. Exhibitor: MacKenzie Flory, Baldwin City, Kan.
Reserve Late Junior Champion: Lazy JB Kiss 605. Exhibitor: Britney Creamer, Montrose, Colo.
Early Junior Champion: OBAR Gambles Lady 1056. Exhibitor: Kristen Oaks, Calhoun, La.
Reserve Early Junior Champion: DAJS Beulah 402. Exhibitor: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas
Senior Champion: Patton Travett 558. Exhibitor: Kade Patton, Frankfort, Ind.
Reserve Senior Champion: CQS Georgina 5516. Exhibitor: Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.
Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female: Patton Travett 558. Exhibitor: Kade Patton, Frankfort, Ind.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female: CQS Georgina 5516. Exhibitor: Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.
BRED-AND-OWNED BULLS: 100 Shown
Calf Champion: DA Rosewood Horizon 612. Exhibitor: Andy Headley, Alma, Ill.
Reserve Calf Champion: CQS Adaptor 3L. Exhibitor: Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.
Intermediate Champion: DAJS Rock Star 114. Exhibitor: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas
Reserve Intermediate Champion: Silveiras Elation 6534. Exhibitor: Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.
Junior Champion: Plainview Big Rig G107. Exhibitor: Andrew Rogen, Brandon, S.D.
Reserve Junior Champion: Boyd Heritage 6078. Exhibitor: Blake Boyd, Mayslick, Ky.
Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull: DA Rosewood Horizon 612. Exhibitor: Andy Headley, Alma, Ill.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull: Plainview Big Rig G107. Exhibitor: Andrew Rogen, Brandon, S.D.
OWNED COW-CALF PAIRS: 40 Shown
Two-Year Old Champion Pair: Champion Hill Lady 4618. Exhibitor: Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.
Reserve Champion Two-Year Old Pair: Craft Cheyenne 1397-581. Exhibitor: Wesley Biehl, Whitestown, Ind.
Champion Mature Pair: SCC Echo Dell Lady 4010. Exhibitor: Jon Whitlock, Iuka, Miss.
Reserve Mature Pair: Gambles Miss Famous 621. Exhibitor: Kristen Oaks, Calhoun, La.
Grand Champion Owned Cow-Calf Pair: Champion Hill Lady 4618. Exhibitor: Callie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.
Reserve Grand Champion Owned Cow-Calf Pair: Craft Cheyenne 1397-581. Exhibitor: Wesley Biehl, Whitestown, Ind.
BRED-AND-OWNED COW-CALF PAIRS: 17 Shown
Two-Year Old Champion Pair: Ajob Mayflowers Black Pearl. Exhibitor: Alexis O'Boyle, Newport, Pa.
Reserve Champion Two-Year Old Pair: PAF E130 Lut 503. Exhibitor: Kassandra Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla.
Champion Mature Pair: Grandview Womack Miss 7172. Exhibitor: Katrina Womack, Telephone, Texas.
Reserve Mature Pair: DAJS Mitzie 16. Exhibitor: Katy Satree, Montague, Texas.
Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Cow-Calf Pair: Ajob Mayflowers Black Pearl. Exhibitor: Alexis O'Boyle, Newport, Pa.
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Cow-Calf Pair: PAF E130 Lut 503. Exhibitor: Kassandra Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla.
STEERS: 67 Shown
Grand Champion Steer: HCA Steer 605. Exhibitor: Leo Kruse, Rudd, Iowa.
Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Bolsens Double Wide. Exhibitor: Brittany Full, Mount Airy, Md.
CARCASS STEERS:
35 Shown
Grand Champion Carcass Steer: ONeills Expedition 196. Exhibitor: Glen Mommsen, DeWitt, Iowa
Reserve Grand Champion Carcass Steer: GCR Foreman's Lady 331. Exhibitor: Cullen Walser, Minnesota Lake, Minn.
STATE GROUPS
OF FIVE HEAD
First Place Owned: California Junior Angus Association.
First Place Bred-and-Owned: Illinois Junior Angus Association.
STATE HERDSMANSHIP AWARD
15 head and less: South Carolina Junior Angus Association
16-30 head: Virginia Junior Angus Association
31-45 head: Georgia Junior Angus Association
46 head and more: Missouri Junior Angus Association
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
29 head and less: Michigan Junior Angus Association.
30 head and more: Kansas Junior Angus Association
