2018 NILE Stock Show and Rodeo welcomes livestock from across the region
Billings, Mont. – From Oct. 13-20, 13 different breeds of cattle from over 32 states visited The Expo Center and Montana Pavilion at MetraPark in Billings, Mont. for the 51st Annual Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE).
“NILE has grown into what it is today due to the continued support of its membership base, community, exhibitors and contestants who attend this event each year,” said Randy Vogele, NILE president. “Thank you for coming to the 51st Annual NILE Stock Show and Rodeo. We hope you can continue to come and support a lasting tradition with the NILE.”
NILE General Manager Jennifer Boka added, “The mission of NILE is to support and embrace the future of those farmers and ranchers who feed the whole world. Each exhibitor is an essential part of that mission.”
The complete results for the livestock shows during the event can be found at thenile.org.
Any Other Breed Show
Kirk Stierwalt of Leedey, Okla. judged the junior Any Other Breed (AOB) Show, and Clint Rusk of Stillwater, Okla. judged the open show.
AOB Grand Champion Bull – R-C Proud Freckles 602, Sire: R-C WG Damn Proud, Exhibitor: Outlaw Cattle Co., Owner: R-C Show Cattle, Powell
Shorthorn Show
Kirk Stierwalt of Leedey, Okla. judged the junior Shorthorn Show, and Clint Rusk of Stillwater, Okla. judged the open show.
Jr. ShorthornPLUS Grand Champion Female – RTW Spice, Sire: Alta Cedar Storm 27Z, Exhibitor: Reese West, Cheyenne
Shorthorn Grand Champion Female – RTW Sugar, Sire: Alta Cedar Storm 27Z, Exhibitor: Reese West, Cheyenne
Hereford Show
The Hereford Show was judged by Clint Rusk of Stillwater, Okla. for junior stock and Jason Hoffman of Thedford, Neb. for the open show.
Hereford Grand Champion Female – NJW 36A 10W Turquoise 2, Sire: LJR 023R Whitmore 10W, Exhibitor: NJW Polled Herefords, Sheridan
Hereford Grand Champion Bull – NJW 76S 27A Long Range, Sire: NJW 135U 10Y Hometown, Exhibitor: NJW Polled Herefords, Sheridan
Hereford Reserve Champion Bull – GCS Bandit 808, Sire: Churchill Gallatin 5211C ET, Exhibitor: Gene Stillahn, Cheyenne
Supreme Champions
Supreme Champion Bull – NJW 76S 27A Long Range, Sire: NJW 135U 10Y Hometown, Exhibitor: NJW Polled Herefords, Sheridan
Commercial Heifer
Classic Pen Show
This show was judged by Don Griffin, Matt Brown and Ray Gardiner.
Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer Pen – K2 Red Angus, Wheatland
Junior Fed Market
Steer Show
The Junior Fed Market Steer Show was judged by Marcus Arnold of Ankney, Iowa.
Reserve Champion Market Steer – Kody Foley, Cheyenne
Reserve Champion Junior Steer Showman – Jhett West, Sheridan
Reserve Champion Senior Steer Showman – Saige Ward, Laramie
Junior Fed Market
Lamb Show
The Junior Fed Market Lamb Show was judged by Marcus Arnold of Ankney, Iowa.
Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Garrett Burkett, Evansville
Reserve Champion Beginner Lamb Showman – Kendall Burch, Casper
Grand Champion Junior Lamb Showman – Brayson Burch, Casper
Reserve Champion Junior Lamb Showman – Garrett Burkett, Evansville
Junior Fed Market
Goat Show
The Junior Fed Market Lamb Show was judged by Marcus Arnold of Ankney, Iowa.
Reserve Champion Beginner Goat Showman – Blair Sanchez, Bear River
Reserve Champion Senior Goat Showman – Saige Ward, Laramie
Junior Fed Market
Swine Show
The Junior Fed Market Lamb Show was judged by Marcus Arnold of Ankney, Iowa.
Grand Champion Market Swine – Robert Choma, Thayne
Grand Champion Beginner Swine Showman – Memphis Dolcater, Riverton
Club Calf Show
The Club Calf Show was judged by Clint Rusk of Stillwater, Okla.
Reserve Champion Club Calf Heifer – Lot 348 – Price: $5,250, Consignor: Outlaw Cattle Co., Powell
See the Oct. 20, 2018 edition of the Roundup for results from the NILE.
The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is a non-profit organization 501(c)5 established in 1967 that is dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education and respect of the western tradition. For more information on the NILE, call 406-256-2495 or visit thenile.org.
