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exhibitor spotlight
We caught up with Mr. Brayden Bowers, exhibitor of the Supreme Breeding Gilt at the 2022 Aksarben Stock Show. Learn a little more about Brayden below! |
 Do you have any superstitions before you load up?
Not really.
What has been your favorite thing about showing pigs?
Meeting friends from all across the country and traveling!
What was your favorite trait/quality of your champion?
She always has her tongue out - No matter if she is laying down in the pen, walking, or standing in the washrack her tongue is always sticking out. She also has a really good personality.
What is the biggest struggle you have faced showing?
Getting everything broke is the hardest part each time!
This or That
Barrows vs Gilts
Barrows
Pures vs Crosses
Washing
Online Sale Purchases vs Off the Farm Purchases
Off the Farm Purchases |
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We caught up with Mr. Brayden Bowers, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Gilt at the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair. Learn a little more about Brayden below! |
 School attending & grade:
Belmont Schools - 8th Grade
Dream job?
My dream job is to be a farmer and raise showpigs and show lambs.
Favorite comment the judge made about your gilt?
"The crossbred will be your grand!"
Tell us something interesting about your champion:
My gilt's name was Panther and she always has her tongue sticking out.
If you could enter the ring to a song what song would it be?
"The Greatest Show"
This or That
Early Mornings or Late Nights
Late Nights
Washing or Clipping
Washing
Brush or Towel
Brush |
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We caught up with Mr. Brayden Bowers, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Purebred Barrow at the 2021 NJSA Eastern Regional. Learn a little more about Brayden below! |
Age: 12
Hometown: Belmont, WI
School: I'm a seventh grader at Belmont Schools.
Favorite thing to do at shows (besides showing):
I like to play with my friends, play football, and look through boar stud catalogs.
What was the personality of your barrow?
For the most part, he was pretty easy to get along with, except he hated to go outside to walk each day.
The hardest thing about showing pigs is....
The hardest thing is to break the pigs to the whip.
What's the last thing your parents or supporters tell you before you go in the ring?
Usually someone reminds me what views to give the judge.
Favorite Show Pig Product to Use:
My favorite product to use is Pepi.
Favorite Song or Band:
My favorite song is Don't Stop Believin' by Journey.
Favorite Sports Team:
My favorite sports teams are the Kansas City Chiefs, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Wisconsin Badgers and the Dallas Mavericks.
Favorite Feature on ThePigPlanet.com:
Browsing Updated Breeder Websites
Breeder & Showman Spotlight Interviews
Checking out the New Boar Alerts!
Weekly Trivia |
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