We Caught up with Mr. Kipton Edie exhibitor of the Reserve Team Purebred Gilt and the 5th Overall Team Purebred Gilt at the 2024 Team Purebred. Learn more about Kipton below..

Age: 14

Grade: 9th

Hometown: Lebanon, IN

What was the most special part about your win?
Sharing the moment and the win with friends and family that were there with me and cheering me on from home.

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
They have very unique personalities and are fun to be around.

Does your animal have any quirks?
My spot Gilt Martina is afraid of loud music and screams during grand drives when they blare the music.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
To win a National Show or the Indiana State Fair

Who is your biggest role model?
Austin Thompson, he is always there the help us and other people and is always supportive.

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
Riding dirt bikes and playing golf

What is your pre-show routine?
Get locked in and watch a few classes so that I am prepared and have a plan.

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Alpha Whips, white paint, and champions choice

Gilts or Barrows?
Gilts

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Boots

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Summer shows or winter shows?
Summer

Favorite Breed?
Berk or Spot