We Caught up with Ms. Macy Hanson exhibitor of the Third Overall NJSA Purebred Barrow at the 2024 Team Purebred. Learn more about Macy below..

Age: 13

Grade: 8th

Hometown: Villisca, IA

What was the most special part about your win?
That it was his first time being shown

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
His personality and attitude, even though he was sometimes difficult

Does your animal have any quirks?
He is a pain and stands in the way when trying to clean his pen

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
Win the Iowa State Fair

Who is your biggest role model?
Dad and sisters

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
Playing basketball and fishing

What is your pre-show routine?
Change my clothes and do my hair and always eat Mexican food the night before

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Whip, brush, spray bottle

Gilts or Barrows?
Barrows

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Tennis Shoes

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Summer shows or winter shows?
Summer

Favorite Breed?
Landrace