We Caught up with Ms. Riley Rodibaugh exhibitor of the Grand Champion Purebred Barrow at the 2024 The Exposition. Learn more about Riley below..

Age: 11

Grade: 6th

Hometown: Rensselaer, Indiana

What was the most special part about your win?
The most special part about my win is that it has been my family’s goal to win The Exposition National Show for a long time and to finally accomplish that goal felt like our hard work, dedication, and long hours paid off.

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
My favorite thing about my barrow was that he came from our good friends at the Kilmer Swine Farm.

Does your animal have any quirks?
No, my animal did not have any quirks, but he was the easiest pig I had to train and could walk for days.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
By the end of my show carreet, my goal is to win The Sweepstakes in every division at The Exposition

Who is your biggest role model?
The best thing about this industry is that there are so many role models that I look up to.

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
My favorite activities outside of livestock is volleyball, softball, and basketball. I also enjoy sewing with my grandma and baking. When I get free time I also love going to my family pond to fish, kayak, and swim with my family and cousins.

What is your pre-show routine?
My pre-show routine is to have my mom curl my hair and put it up into a pony tail. I also rinse and wash my pig all week so they look their best on show day.

What are some of your showbox essentials?
I always have several of my favorite show whips, Jimmy Juice, Show Shine, and Pepi.

Gilts or Barrows?
Barrows

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Tennis Shoes

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Summer shows or winter shows?
Summer shows

Favorite Breed?
Duroc