We caught up with Mr. Brayden Bowers, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Purebred Barrow at the 2021 NJSA Eastern Regional.

Learn a little more about Brayden below!
Age: 12

Hometown: Belmont, WI

School: I’m a seventh grader at Belmont Schools.

Favorite thing to do at shows (besides showing):
I like to play with my friends, play football, and look through boar stud catalogs.

What was the personality of your barrow?
For the most part, he was pretty easy to get along with, except he hated to go outside to walk each day.

The hardest thing about showing pigs is….
The hardest thing is to break the pigs to the whip.

What’s the last thing your parents or supporters tell you before you go in the ring?
Usually someone reminds me what views to give the judge.

Favorite Show Pig Product to Use:
My favorite product to use is Pepi.

Favorite Song or Band:
My favorite song is Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey.

Favorite Sports Team:
My favorite sports teams are the Kansas City Chiefs, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Wisconsin Badgers and the Dallas Mavericks.

Favorite Feature on ThePigPlanet.com:
Browsing Updated Breeder Websites
Breeder & Showman Spotlight Interviews
Checking out the New Boar Alerts!
Weekly Trivia