We caught up with Mr. Drake Fletcher, exhibitor of the 2021 Champion Crossbred Gilt at the NJSA Southeast Regional. Learn a little more about Drake below!

Age: 17

Hometown: Athens, IL

School: I recently graduated from Athens High School in December, and will attend Lake Land College this fall.

What was your favorite thing about this stock show/trip?
My favorite part about this show was being able to connect and compete with others exhibitors from the southeast area!

What was one thing you tried different with your project this year?
One thing that I did differently this year was to look at the long term picture and not stressing so much on the day to day changes. The long term changes are the ones that will set you apart in the ring.

What is your favorite show product to use?
This is always a fast changing subject, but my favorite product at the moment would be Sunglo Smooth!

What is your favorite brand of show jeans or show shoes?
My preferable show attire would be BKE jeans and Dude shoes.

On the way to the show I am…
On the way to the show I am usually listening to Spotify.

What is one last minute thing you do before entering the ring?
One last minute thing I do before I step into the ring is try and set myself apart from the rest of the competition!