KANSAS CITY—On Saturday, Oct. 26, 120 junior exhibitors competed in the Swine Showmanship Contest at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. Mark Peter of Mendon, Ill., evaluated all the contestants who ranged in age from nine to 20. The Grand Champion Swine Showman was Brennen North of Wolcottville, Ind. Kaylie Stone of Gurdon, Ark., was selected as the Reserve Champion Swine Showman.

Division I Showmanship (9-12 years of age)

Champion: Blake Moeller of West Point, Iowa

Reserve: Abby Bell of Bristow, Okla.

Division II Showmanship (13-16 years of age)

Champion: Kaylie Stone of Gurdon, Ark.

Reserve: Payton Hines of Quincy, Mich.

Division III Showmanship (17-20 years of age)

Champion: Brennen North of Wolcottville, Ind.

Reserve: Tristan Davis of Princeton Kan.

 

The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501c(3) corporation that has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. Each year more than 270,000 people attend events at the American Royal Complex. In 2012, the Royal was able to give $1.4 million in scholarship and educational awards. In addition to its educational mission, the American Royal generates some $60 million of economic impact, $4.4 million in local tax revenues, and supports 450 jobs. For more information about the American Royal livestock shows, contact Karrie Manley at 816-569-4054 or [email protected].

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