We Caught up with Mr. Hunter Logue, exhibitor of the 5th Overall Purebred Gilt at The 2023 Exposition and the Grand Champion Purebred Gilt at the 2023 NJSS. Learn more about Hunter below…

Age: 20

Grade: College Junior

Hometown: Danville, Indiana

Tell us a little about your champion:
My York gilts name was Barba. Barbra was one of those pigs that had a ton of personality. She was either wagging her tail or squealing until you gave her attention.

What do your days leading up to a show look like?
Leading up to the show, we always have a ton of packing to do. Anyone who knows me knows I always bring more than I need to the shows. But we also let the pigs rest before we head to the show. We like to give them a break before they go on a stressful trip.

Describe the moment you were selected as a champion.
When I was selected Grand Gilt, I didn’t know what to think. A ton of different emotions hit me at once. It was a bittersweet win, with it being the last time I will ever enter the ring as a junior exhibitor.

Do you prefer summer or winter shows? Why?
Summer shows. I hate the cold.

Who’s been your biggest influence?
My Parents would defiantly be my biggest influence.

Do you and your family raise pigs?
No, we do not raise pigs, but we do own some sows with a few different breeders.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
My favorite thing to do in the barn would probably be washing and conditioning. I have always been very particular with how my pig’s skin and hair look.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the summer?
Besides showing pigs, I always like to hang out with my friends and family.