We Caught up with Ms. Ella Bobell exhibitor of the Champion Overall Purebred Gilt at the 2024 Exposition, Reserve Champion Overall Purebred Gilt and 4th Overall Purebred Barrow at the 2024 NJSS. Learn more about Ella below..

Age: 18

Grade: Freshman in college

Hometown: Lincoln, IL

What was the most special part about your win?
Being surrounded by my biggest supporters, my parents, some of my favorite people, the best crew and Hadley Hendrickson and I being grand and reserve for the second year in a row, something I will remember forever!

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
My Duroc gilt from expo was special from the beginning, and from our life long friend, Brett Beyers, along with my barrow from Louisville. My Duroc gilt from Louisville will always be a favorite of mine, as she was out of my gilt from expo in 23 and she acted the exact same as Regina.

Does your animal have any quirks?
They were all very sweet, calm, but all had their own personalities.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
I want to win the Purebred barrows at the Exposition.

Who is your biggest role model?
I would have to say my parents, they push me everyday and always remind me to never give up and give everything my all!

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
My favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock are spending time with my family and friends, playing volleyball and basketball, and hanging out by the pool.

What is your pre-show routine?
My pre-show routine is sitting somewhere by myself and praying, and just getting in the zone.

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Some of my showbox essentials are Jimmy juice and Jimmy shine, 4-sure, rejuvenate, and Clean Sheen.

Gilts or Barrows?
Both

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Tennis shoes

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Summer shows or winter shows?
Summer Shows

Favorite Breed?
Durocs