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
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