We Caught up with Mr. Briggs Yantis exhibitor of the 3rd Overall Purebred Gilt at the 2024 Exposition and the 3rd Overall Team Purebred Gilt at the 2024 Team Purebred National Jr Show. Learn more about Briggs below..

Age: 8

Grade: 3rd

Hometown: Piper City, IL

What was the most special part about your win(s)?
Home raised gilts

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
How memorable they are

Does your animal have any quirks?
They are very playful

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
To win the whole show

Who is your biggest role model?
Olivia and Hunter Shike

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
Driving all farm machinery

What is your pre-show routine?
Get a good night sleep, have dad do my hair, and go look at the ring setup

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Show whip, brush, Revive, and 4 Sure

Gilts or Barrows?
Both

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Boots

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Summer shows or winter shows?
Both

Favorite Breed?
Hampshires