We Caught up with Mr. Kellan DeReu exhibitor of the 3rd Overall Crossbred Barrow at the 2024 Team Purebred. Learn more about Kellan below..

Age: 10

Grade: 5th

Hometown: Atkinson, IL

What was the most special part about your win?
Sharing my wins with family and friends!

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
He is all black with lots of hair.

Does your animal have any quirks?
He likes to bite at the whip while I’m showing him.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
I would love to win the Illinois State Fair!

Who is your biggest role model?
My biggest role model is my dad!

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
Playing baseball and football with my friends and fishing.

What is your pre-show routine?
Rinse
Blow out
Brush
Shine
Dial-in

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Whips
Brushes
Spray bottles
Shine

Gilts or Barrows?
Barrows!

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Boots!

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs!

Summer shows or winter shows?
Summer!

Favorite Breed?
Cross!