Mic’d Up – Brady Crone
Brady Crone
Monrovia, Indiana • The Exposition Purebred Gilts
What part of the show are you looking forward to the most and why?
The exceptional quality of purebred gilts that the Expo always brings out.
What’s one thing you can’t go without when judging a show?
Mountain Dew
Your favorite national summer show memory?
I have a lot of memories surrounding the Summer Spectacular and the Expo. Being asked to step in the ring at both events on different occasions is something that I will always take pride in.
Besides shows, what’s something else you look forward to during the summer?
Spending time with my kids fishing.
Pool or lake?
Lake
Lemonade or iced tea?
Iced tea
Baseball or golf?
Golf
Ice cream or popsicles?
Ice cream
Mic’d Up – Nathan Day
Nathan Day
Westfield, Indiana • The Exposition Bred and Owned Gilts
What part of the show are you looking forward to the most and why?
I’m looking forward to sweating in the beautiful Des Moines heat and humidity.
For real though, I’m looking forward to this show truly “feeling” like Expo now that it’s in Des Moines again. I loved that it was in Indy for my commute, but there’s just something about the Iowa State Fairgrounds that makes it feel more nostalgic and memorable.
What’s one thing you can’t go without when judging a show?
Hydration and a bathroom that isn’t two counties away. And a good PA system is wildly underrated.
Your favorite national summer show memory?
Thankful for a lot of great memories at summer shows. Hard to pin down just one…
– The circumstance certainly wasn’t my favorite, but when our son Henry was in the ICU in 2019, before his grand drive speech at NJSS, Brian Arnold prayed over the mic for Henry and our family. I will never forget that moment for as long as I live.
– Cody Reichart: scooter vs bucket
– Having way too much fun after winning the boar show or having the high-selling boar at CPS a couple of times
– Watching Clay Z fall through the stage at the Sunglo booth
– Shrimp boils at the Sunglo booth
– Watching Miles Toenyes take his shirt off to fight a dude
– Watching Miles Toenyes tear his ACL at The Deuce
Besides shows, what’s something else you look forward to during the summer?
Going to the lake with my family.
Pool or lake?
Lake
Lemonade or iced tea?
Iced tea
Baseball or golf?
Baseball
Ice cream or popsicles?
Ice cream
Exhibitor Spotlight
Bryleigh Beyers
Some of the most memorable showpigs aren’t always the easiest ones, and Bryleigh Beyers said “Little Moyer” fit that description perfectly — a little green, a little stubborn, and one of her favorites from the very beginning.
Tell us a little bit about your champion:
My barrow, Little Moyer, was raised by Moyer Genetic Edge. He was one of the last ones we brought into the barn, and from the start he always had a little bit of an attitude and was a little greener than the rest. I have to admit, though, he was one of my favorites.
Who is somebody that helped you achieve this win?
First of all, I have to thank God for His hand in making everything come together on the day it needed to for this barrow. I thank my family for helping me achieve this win. I also can’t go without thanking Reese. She has been through it all with me. Between the late nights, early mornings, and tough days, we’ve made more memories than I can count. This was her last year getting to do this with me, and it was truly bittersweet watching her leave. I know she has so much ahead of her, and I can’t wait to see where life takes her next.
What was the most challenging homework you had to make up?
Definitely Spanish. Let’s just say I have two years under my belt, and the only thing I can confidently say is, “Me llamo Bryleigh.”
What was a challenge you had to overcome with your champion or at the show?
The biggest challenge was making sure he had enough room to fill out at the end while still staying within weight range. It took a lot of patience in the days leading up to the show, hoping and praying he stayed right where he needed to be.
What’s your go-to snack in the snack tub?
Chewy granola bars. They’re perfect for holding you over, especially when you’ve been up for three hours and still haven’t had breakfast.
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