We caught up with Ms. Ella Bobell, exhibitor of the Reserve Champion NJSA Barrow at the 2025 National Junior Show. Learn more about Ella below…

Fun/Interesting fact about your champion
My Duroc barrow was raised by Brett Beyers, i’ve shown a duroc barrow every year from him since 2014. So it was only fitting I showed my last pig from him.

Ever had a show ring fail? Tell us the story!
At the sale of champions in 2019 at state fair, I was holding the trophy as Claire was trying to get her blind barrow to stand still. He freaked out and I tried to keep him on the stage, but I fell off the stage instead! Definitely something I won’t forget. Contact Claire for the video…

What’s your favorite non-livestock hobby?
My favorite non-livestock hobby would have to be hanging out with my friends and family and traveling to new places!

If your champion had a theme song, what would it be?
Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan

What’s the one thing in your show box you can’t live without?
One thing in my show box I can’t live without would have to be my “Ella” brush. Jay Winter made custom brushes for my sisters and I in 2016, and i’ve shown every pig with that brush since then.

What do you enjoy most about the summer national shows?
I enjoy seeing my friends I don’t often see, and making memories with my family that I will remember forever!