We Caught up with Ms. Paige Schulte exhibitor of the 4th Overall Crossbred Gilt at the 2024 Exposition. Learn more about Paige below..

Age: 9

Grade: 4th

Hometown: Marengo, IA

What was the most special part about your win?
We thought Claire would do well in her division but didn’t know how she would measure up against the big gilts, so to get 4th overall made the day extra special.

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
Claire just loves being a show pig! We make a great team. She wants to win as much as I do.

Does your animal have any quirks?
She always climbs on the gates!

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
I have two goals. First, I would like to win a national show. Second, I would like to win a jackpot or any other show with one of my Herefords.

Who is your biggest role model?
My mom is by biggest role model.

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
I like playing basketball, piano and spending time with my family and friends.

What is your pre-show routine?
Drink a Dr Pepper

What are some of your showbox essentials?
I like using different whips for different pigs, so I like to have all of them in my showbox.

Gilts or Barrows?
Gilts

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Boots

Cats or Dogs?
Cats

Summer shows or winter shows?
Summer

Favorite Breed?
Hereford