Shepherds And Sheep Compete At State Farm Show LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Almost 200 head of the most stylish sheep representing 12 breeds filled die small arena in the Farm Show Complex Wednesday afternoon. Two shows ran simulta neously from which champions were selected from each breed. Following the breed competi tions, 46 showmen competed in the youth showmanship classes divided ihto four classes according to age groups. Judge Heath Gei man, a Suffolk breeder from West minster, Md.. said that the high quality youth sheep show had lots of good showman and many more with good potential. The showmanship champions from each age group were Matt Trostle, senior division; Jodie Champman, intermediate; Ann Leed, junior division; and Kyle Fleener, primary. “The secret is to stay calm,” said 18-year-old Trostle who has clinched the title several times at slate competitions. His calmness no doubt also This yearling ewe took the grand champion Montadale title for Tisha Ebllng of Newmanstown. resulted in being named champion showman in hog competition held earlier at the Farm Show Complex. He is the son of Ronald and Yvon ne Trostle. Sixteen-year-old Jodie won showmanship at the state level two years ago. She is ihe daughter of Jeff and Joan Chapman of Washington. The family raises about 60 head of Montadales. Ann Leed demonstrated that when it comes to sheep, she knows her stuff. Not only did she win her age division in showmanship but also was named Champion She pherd in the junior division. To achieve that distinction, Ann com peted with about 20 other youth in a 2 'A hour test. Each participant needed to fit a sheep from the stockyard, identify seeds and equipment, and was required to judge a class of wool and a class of sheep. Contestants also took a test on sheep management. Ann is the daughter of Bob and Nancy Leed of Lebanon, where they operate Deep Run Sheep Farm. Ironically the Champion She Judge t. . Gelman of Westminster, Md., center, stands with Junior sheep show* manshlp champions. With Gelman, from left, are Ann Leed, Jodie Chapman, Kyle Fleener. and Matt Trestle. pherd in the senior division was also from Lebanon. Ben Bow is well known in sheep show circles. After showing the reserve champion Southdown, Kyle ,went on to clinch the showmanship tide LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. 1 mile East of Fredericksburg along Rt. 22 Every Dies. and Fri. (Starting Jan. 3) at 1:30 pm Cattle Sale 2nd & 4th Tues. Special Fed Cattle Sale Dave Brubaker (717) 865-2881 • Dairy Complexes And Replacement Stock Facilities A* AGRI “ INC. •flit Construction Proluilonili 151 E. Farmersvllle Road. Ei in his age division. Kyle, the son of Tim and Sarah Fleener of Robeso nia had achieved the same success in showmanship two years ago at Farm Show. HORSE STALL BARN * Site Let rout •Buildlni • Horse Stall Bams And Riding Arenas In Cheviot competition 16-year old Michele Snyder from Clarion County show a yearling ewe that took the championship for its RIDING ARENA k For You tee Desl in »Construction • Workshop And Machinery Storage Buildings ihrata. PA 17522 * Cheviot (Turn to Pago A2t) • Timber Column Building For Light Commercial Serving The Agriculture Industry For Over 25 Years [717) 354-4271
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