We Caught up with Mr. Hudson Hykel, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Barrow at the 2025 Rodeo Austin. Learn more about Hudson below..

What was one challenge you had to overcome for this show?
Dealing with adversity, coming off a tough loss from the major before in Houston

What was the toughest assignment or class you had to catch up on?
English

Favorite thing about this particular show?
Winning the last show of my Senior year and the atmosphere of all the amazing people that were there to cheer me on

One thing you loved about your winner?
Had the best personality and always ready to go when coming out of the pen

Favorite celebration restaurant?
Eddie V’s

Any particular family show traditions?
Wearing my lucky St Patrick’s Day pig socks