We caught up with Ms. Emma Poole, exhibitor of the 3rd Overall Crossbred Gilt at the 2025 The Exposition. Learn more about Emma below…

Fun/Interesting fact about your champion
She was very much a diva because every time I would take her out of her pen she’d have the biggest smile and run straight for the trailer ready to go show!

Ever had a show ring fail? Tell us the story!
Well, ya know… as a show family everyone has their job duties at the shows and the one time my mom didn’t go to a show, my dad and I somehow managed to miss several of my classes.

What’s your favorite non-livestock hobby?
Playing competitive golf and shopping.

If your champion had a theme song, what would it be?
Fancy (by Drake) because she’s a fancy girl always having her hair done.

What’s the one thing in your show box you can’t live without?
Wet wipes because somehow I’m always making a mess.

What do you enjoy most about the summer national shows?
Getting to hang out with my friends and making new ones.