We caught up with Ms. Finley Schoon, exhibitor of the 4th Overall Purebred Gilt at the 2025 Exposition. Learn more about Finley below…

Fun/Interesting fact about your champion
Tamara’s tongue is always out. It has hung out of her mouth for as long as I can remember.

Ever had a show ring fail? Tell us the story!
During the breed champion drive for the Tamworth gilts at Expo, I dropped my whip in the middle of driving my pig. I quickly picked it up and kept driving her, but I know everyone saw.

What’s your favorite non-livestock hobby?
I love baking and playing basketball.

If your champion had a theme song, what would it be?
Tamara’s theme song would for sure be “Little Red Wagon” by Miranda Lambert.

What’s the one thing in your show box you can’t live without?
Nerd clusters and champion’s choice.

What do you enjoy most about the summer national shows?
I love seeing friends I don’t get to see very often. I also really love all of the activities and contests that they put on for us kids.