We caught up with Ms. Claire Bobell, exhibitor of the 4th Overall Crossbred Gilt at the 2025 National Junior Show. Learn more about Claire below…

Fun/Interesting fact about your champion
Her name was Susan! She loved getting walked and rinsed!!

Ever had a show ring fail? Tell us the story!
In 2019, we were trying to picture my Grand Barrow at the Illinois State Fair, who happened to be blind in one eye. While picturing, he got spooked and attempted to climb up the bleachers in the swine barn!

What’s your favorite non-livestock hobby?
My favorite hobby when not working pigs, is playing volleyball, basketball, and pickleball. Hanging out with friends and family is also one of my favorite things!

If your champion had a theme song, what would it be?
Time of Our lives by Pitbull, Ne-Yo

What’s the one thing in your show box you can’t live without?
One thing that has to be in the show box would be a good Sullivans Alpha Whip!

What do you enjoy most about the summer national shows?
I most enjoy making memories with my family and friends!