KANSAS CITY—Chris Sankey of Council Grove, Kan., sorted through 84 entries to find his champions during the Gelbvieh and Balancer Show held on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo.

The Grand Champion Balancer Bull, 3G EZ Money, was shown by Kelly Overmiller of Smith Center, Kan. The Reserve Champion Balancer Bull, 3G Agustus 317A, was exhibited by Emily Griffiths of Kendallville, Ind.

The Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull, 3G Zipline, was shown and owned by Kelly Overmiller. The Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull, CIRS Yard Art, was exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths of Kendallville, Ind.

The Grand Champion Balancer Female, AHL Forever Lady, was shown by LeDoux Ranch and owned by JW LeDoux of Agenda, Kan. The Reserve Champion Balancer Female, HTFG Ms Zina Z53Z, was exhibited and owned by Benny McWilliams of Asbury, Mo.

The Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female, 3G Cowgirl Zesta 204Z, was exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths. Following Griffiths with Reserve Champion was LeDoux Ranch and JW LeDoux with MDR Princess 200Z.

Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder were both awarded to Emily Griffiths.

The complete list of champions in the Gelbvieh and Balancer shows are as follows:

Balancer Bulls

Balancer Junior Bull Calf Champion: 3G Agustus 317A, exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths.

Balancer Junior Bull Calf Reserve: AHL Final Drive 368A, exhibited and owned by LeDoux Ranch.

Balancer Senior Bull Calf Champion: 3G Zeus 299Z, exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths.

Balancer Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion: SSMK Coach, exhibited and owned by Double Diamond Farms of Cynthiana, Ky.

Balancer Intermediate Bull Champion: PMG Laddey 19Z, exhibited and owned by Tricia Goes/M&P Gelbvieh of Odell, Neb.

Balancer Junior Bull Champion: 3G EZ Money, exhibited and owned by Kelly Overmiller.

Balancer Junior Bull Reserve Champion: HTFG Mr Zeek Z515, exhibited by Hilltop Farms and owned by Elmer McWilliams of Asbury, Mo.

Gelbvieh Bulls

Spring Bull Calf Champion: 3G Archimedes 353A, exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths.

Spring Bull Calf Reserve: HTFB Mr Ariat A323, exhibited by Hilltop Farms and owned by Elmer McWilliams.

Junior Bull Calf Champion: CIRS Yard Art, exhibited by Circle S Ranch and owned by John Shearer/Circle S Ranch of Canton, Kan.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: 3G Aristotle 320A, exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths.

Senior Bull Calf Champion: SSMK Apollo, exhibited and owned by Double Diamond Farms.

Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf: RL Hot Horse, exhibited by Ricky Linquist and owned by Linquist Farms of Fonda, Iowa.

Junior Bull Champion: 3G Zipline, exhibited and owned by Kelly Overmiller.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: CIRS Overdrive, exhibited by Circle S Ranch and owned by John Shearer/Circle S Ranch.

Balancer Females

Balancer Junior Heifer Calf Champion: 3G Alexandria 351A, exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths.

Balancer Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: LAMJ 350A, exhibited and owned by Jake Lammers of Lexington, Neb.

Balancer Senior Heifer Calf Champion: AHL Forever Lady, exhibited by LeDoux Ranch and owned by JW LeDoux.

Balancer Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: KKKG Zelda 338Z, exhibited by Al Knapp and owned by Triple K Gelbvieh of Bonner Springs, Kan.

Balancer Intermediate Heifer Champion: PMG 12Z, exhibited by Tricia Goes and M&P Gelbvieh and owned by Tricia Goes of Odell, Neb.

Balancer Junior Yearling Heifer Champion: HTFG Ms Zina Z53Z, exhibited by Benny McWilliams.

Reserve Champion Balancer Junior Yearling Heifer: JKLO Ginger 44Z, exhibited by Matt and Andrea Murray of Murray Farms and owned by Braxton Murray of Murray Farms of Kingfisher, Okla.

Balancer Senior Female Champion: Lady Di, exhibited by Ladner Cattle Co., and owned by Chandler Ladner of Argonia, Kan.

Reserve Champion Balancer Senior Female: AHL Empress 180Y, exhibited by LeDoux Ranch and owned by Dustin Ahern.

Gelbvieh Females

Spring Heifer Calf Champion: GAMB Avery, exhibited and owned by Matt and Andrea Murray of Murray Farms.

Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf: Tulip’s Shady Lady, exhibited and owned by DTK Cattle Co., of Janesville, Iowa.

Junior Heifer Calf Champion: 3G Athena 312A, exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: CIRS Abby, exhibited by Circle S Ranch and owned by Josh Shearer/Circle S Ranch.

Senior Heifer Calf Champion: BDCG DC Arata 3928, exhibited and owned by Dawson Creek Gelbvieh of Easton, Kan.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: CIRS Zima, exhibited by Circle S Ranch and owned by John Shearer/Circle S Ranch.

Intermediate Heifer Champion: XDV Louis 17V, exhibited by Ladner Cattle Co., and owned by Circle V Farm of Argonia, Kan.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer: Z16, exhibited and owned by Southeast Community College of Beatrice, Neb.

Junior Yearling Heifer Champion: 3G Cowgirl Zesta 204Z, exhibited and owned by Emily Griffiths.

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer: MDR Princess 200Z, exhibited by LeDoux Ranch and owned by JW LeDoux.

Champion Cow-Calf-Pair: SHWD Ms Golden Free, exhibited and owned by Double Diamond Farms.

The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(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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