NILE draws competitors from across the region for top-notch cattle shows
Billings, Mont. – Metra Park was crowded Oct. 14-21 for the 50th annual Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE).
NILE President Jason Euell commented, “As NILE celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is important to look back and give thanks to all who have worked so hard to make the NILE the strong organization it is today.”
Jennifer Boka, NILE general manager, noted, “The organization is proud of the long-term partners, exhibitors and visitors alike who have allowed for 50 years of history in the making, and we look forward to 40 more.”
“As has been the culture of the year, the fall Stock Show and Rodeo will continue to salute those great individuals who come together to make NILE 50 years strong,” she said. “There will be the same NILE built on outstanding livestock, excellent exhibitors and relentless volunteers.”
With traditional events combined with new flair and activity, Boka emphasized that the NILE showcases every segment of the ag industry, promoting every segment from grain to pork and beef.
With a broad array of livestock shows at the event, Wyoming producers saw success in a number of shows during the week. Below is a list of winning Wyoming producers from the weeklong event.
Junior Fed Lamb Show
Judge: Marcus Arnold
Reserve Grand Champion Market – Kaycee Thomas, Carpenter
Reserve Grand Champion Senior Champion Showman – Taylor Reeves, Buffalo
Grand Champion Beginner Showman – Garrett Burkett, Casper
Shorthorn Show
Junior Division Judge:
Jake Scott
Senior Division Judge:
Kirk Stierwalt
Junior Shorthorn Plus Reserve Grand Champion Female – Miss Ellies Child, Sire: HF Manchild, Exhibitor: Coy Kaisler, Savery
Open ShorthornPlus Reserve Grand Champion Female – Miss Ellies Child, Sired: HF Manchild, Coy Kaisler, Savery
Junior Fed Steer Show
Judge: Marcus Arnold
Grand Champion Market Steer – Kody Foley, Cheyenne
Reserve Grand Senior Champion Showman – Justus Golding, Pine Bluffs
Junior Fed Goat Show
Judge: Marcus Arnold
Grand Champion Market Goat – Chase Taylor, Riverton
Grand Champion Senior Showman – Morgan Sanchez, Bear River
Reserve Grand Junior Champion Showman – Brayson Burch, Casper
Junior Fed Swine Show
Judge: Marcus Arnold
Reserve Grand Champion Market Swine – Mady Dolcater, Riverton
Grand Champion Senior Showman – Mady Dolcater, Riverton
Grand Champion Beginner Showman – Garrett Burkett, Casper
Club Calf Show and
Heifer Futurity
Judge: Kirk Stierwalt
Reserve Grand Champion Steer – 273Z, Sire: Fu Man Chu, Exhibitor: Reese Wilkins, Torrington
Grand Champion Heifer – 735, Sire: One In The Chamber, Exhibitor: Bailey Young, Gillette
Third Place Futurity Heifer – $530 – Young Wave, Sire: Young Money, Exhibitor: Virginia Wing, Casper, Purchased from: WW Cattle
Texas Longhorn Show
Junior Division Judge: Brandon Creamer
Open Division Judge: Brandon Creamer
Junior Texas Longhorn Grand Champion Female – Wild Silver, Exhibitor: Ryan Johnson, Big Horn
Junior Texas Longhorn Reserve Grand Champion Female – Dixieland Delight, Exhibitor: Ryan Johnson, Big Horn
Junior Texas Longhorn Grand Champion Bull – Rhinestone Cowboy, Exhibitor: Ryan Johnson, Big Horn
Junior Texas Longhorn Reserve Grand Champion Bull – General Lee Hot Stuff, Exhibitor: Emma Velazquez, Douglas
Junior Texas Longhorn Grand Champion Steer – Last Call, Exhibitor: Ryan Johnson, Big Horn
Open Texas Longhorn Grand Champion Non-Haltered Female – Texas Dixie Rose, Exhibitor: Tammy Delyea, Douglas
Open Texas Longhorn Reserve Grand Champion Non-Haltered Female – Nettie Mae, Exhibitor: Tammy Delyea, Douglas
Open Texas Longhorn Grand Champion Haltered Female – Steel Magnolia, Exhibitor: Toby Johnson, Big Horn
Open Texas Longhorn Reserve Grand Champion Haltered Female – Dixieland Delight, Exhibitor: Toby Johnson, Big Horn
Open Texas Longhorn Grand Champion Haltered Mature Female – WYO Silver, Exhibitor: Toby Johnson, Big Horn
Open Texas Longhorn Grand Champion Steer – BN Jim Reeves, Exhibitor: Toby Johnson, Big Horn
Open Texas Longhorn Reserve Grand Champion Steer – Last Call, Exhibitor: Toby Johnson, Big Horn
Open Texas Longhorn Grand Champion Bull – 100 Proof, Exhibitor: Toby Johnson, Big Horn
Open Texas Longhorn Reserve Champion Bull – Rhinestone Cowboy, Exhibitor: Toby Johnson, Big Horn
Commercial Heifer
Classic Pen Show
Commercial Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Pen – Cam and Abby Huston, Wheatland
Gelbvieh/Balancer Show
Junior Division Judge:
Jake Scott
Open Division Judge: Jason Hoffman
Champion Balancer Open Male – Disco, Sire: Scharpe Hybrid Vigor, Exhibitor: Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne
Hereford Show
Junior Division Judge: Jason Hoffman
Open Division Judge: Jake Scott
Reserve Champion Open Hereford Female – NJW 137X8Y Faith 108D E, Sire: NJW 735 W18 Homegrown, Exhibitor: Ned and Jan Ward, Sheridan
Merit Heifer Show
Merit Heifer Judge:
Jake Scott
Showmanship Judge: Jason Hoffman
Grand Champion Merit Heifer – Madalyn Rohr, Elbert, Colo., Donor: Powder River Angus, Spotted Horse
Saige Albert, managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, compiled this article from The NILE’s website, thenile.org.
