We Caught up with Mr. Kobe Ishmiel exhibitor of the 3rd Overall Crossbred Gilt at the 2024 Exposition and 4th Overall Crossbred Gilt at the 2024 National Junior Summer Spectacular. Learn more about Kobe below…

Age: 14

Grade: 8th

Hometown: Boswell

What was the most special part about your win(s)?
They are my first big wins at the majors! Blake and Mallory encouraged me to make Ivory better and all the hours in the yard and in the barn paid off and made me a better showman along the way!

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
Ivory has lots of hair that makes it fun to work

Does your animal have any quirks?
She sleeps with her tongue out

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
Getting on the dirt at the Indiana State Fair

Who is your biggest role model?
My mom and dad

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
Fishing, riding my dirt bike, basketball and football

What is your pre-show routine?
Pre show jam out with my team

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Prohair, white polish, Jimmy Juice

Gilts or Barrows?
Gilts

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Tennis Shoes

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Summer shows or winter shows?
Both

Favorite Breed?
Cross and Hamps