We caught up with Ms. Avery Mabry, exhibitor of the 5th Overall Crossbred Barrow at the 2025 National Junior Show. Learn more about Avery below…

Fun/Interesting fact about your champion
My dark cross barrow is all business in the ring, but back in the pen, he’s got the personality of a sarcastic old man—grunts when he’s annoyed, side-eyes everyone, and does things on his own time.

Ever had a show ring fail? Tell us the story!
I was showing my pig and had him driving perfectly when the whip suddenly slipped out of my hand and hit the ground. My pig stopped, looked at it, then took off like he was on a mission. I scrambled to grab it and act like nothing happened, but everyone—including the judge—definitely noticed.

What’s your favorite non-livestock hobby?
Playing basketball and hanging out with friends and family!

If your champion had a theme song, what would it be?
All I do is win – DJ Khaled

What’s the one thing in your show box you can’t live without?
A whip and a brush because that is my show items!

What do you enjoy most about the summer national shows?
Being around all the people to love to do the same thing as me. And watching people show in all different styles because they are from all over