We Caught up with Mr. Kolton Knauth exhibitor of the 5th Overall Purebred Barrow at the 2024 Exposition and the Grand Champion NJSA Barrow at the 2024 Team Purebred National Jr Show. Learn more about Kolton below..

Age: 8

Grade: 3rd

Hometown: Milford, IL

What was the most special part about your win?
All of my friends and family there to watch me and greet me as I walked out of the ring.

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
Petey is a very friendly pig! He loves to get loved on and doesn’t try to chew on me.

Does your animal have any quirks?
Petey likes to have his tongue sticking out.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
I just want to be able to continue to help my dad raise pigs.

Who is your biggest role model?
My parents.

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
I like to watch sports, go to Illinois basketball games, and have water balloon fights.

What is your pre-show routine?
Get my show clothes on and tucked in, have mom get my belt and my number on, and pick out the whip I’m going to use.

What are some of your showbox essentials?
A deck of cards, snacks, and my belt

Gilts or Barrows?
Barrows

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Tennis Shoes

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs!

Summer shows or winter shows?
Summer

Favorite Breed?
Durocs