We Caught up with Ms. Addison Horton exhibitor of the Grand Champion Breeding Gilt  at the 2024 Texas Elite Showcase. Learn more about Addison below…

What was one difficult challenge you faced to get this win?
Managing my time between school work and working with my sheep.

What is one thing you dislike the most about showing pigs?
Having to get up early to feed, wash and walk the pigs on show day.

One thing you enjoy the most:
I enjoy all my pigs because they all have different personalities.  No two pigs are ever the same, so each one is always a different experience.

Something new you tried:
This year we started working their leg hair to get them really fluffy.

Besides being named Grand Champion, what was another memorable moment for you?
All the late nights in the barn and spending time with my friends at the shows.

Somebody you look up to:
I look up to my dad, he is one of the hardest working people I know. He always makes sure I have the best animals I can get. I also look up to my mom, she is the person who always sacrifices and stays home to take care of the rest of the animals.

Favorite show product:
Top Shelf

What playlist do you have blaring in the barn?
Anything country