We Caught up with Ms. Brenna Dryer exhibitor of the 5th Overall Crossbred Barrow and the 3rd Overall Team Purebred Barrow at the 2024 Team Purebred. Learn more about Brenna below..

Age: 9

Grade: 4th

Hometown: Carlock, IL

What was the most special part about your win?
5th overall cross barrow- I have been showing this barrow at all the jackpots we have gone to and he had success at a national show.

3rd overall spot barrow- This spot barrow is special to me because he is out of a gilt that we showed last year.

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
5th overall cross barrow- I like his head and ears.

Spot barrow-  He can be kind of grouchy, but always does a good job in the ring.

Does your animal have any quirks?
5th overall cross barrow- not really

Spot barrow- He always bites at the water when I rinse him.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
Win the Illinois State Fair

Who is your biggest role model?
There’s a few people I look up to and Nalaney Guyer is one of them. She always does a good job showing.

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
Tumbling and swimming

What is your pre-show routine?
Wash and walk pigs, get my show clothes on and drink a Dr. Pepper

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Brush, whips, number holders, health papers, oil, sprayers and eye drops for my Dad

Gilts or Barrows?
Barrows

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Twisted X

Cats or Dogs?
Cats!

Summer shows or winter shows?
I like summer shows best.

Favorite Breed?
Durocs