"Where Quality is More Important than Quantity"
Ford County Fair 2019
STATE FAIR AUGUST 2019
Addison, Olivia and Hattie
STATE FAIR AUGUST 2019
Our first time at the Ford County Fair was a success. Addison brought home Reserve Hereford Heifer and Reserve Hereford Steer in the Junior show yesterday. Today Hattie was able to take a turn in the Show ring with Ben. Hattie brought home a second with Ben in the open and Addison a second as well. Olivia, well she was there to see the bunnies and play in the water.
Addison wins banners
Addison, Olivia and Hattie
STATE FAIR AUGUST 2019
Addison had Reserve Hereford Heifer and Reserve Hereford Steer
Addison, Olivia and Hattie
Addison, Olivia and Hattie
Addison, Olivia and Hattie
Big sister teaching sisters, Olivia and Hattie the way to do it right!
Addison and her Heifers
Blessing and girls hanging out.
Addison, Olivia and Hattie
Blessing and girls hanging out.
Blessing and girls hanging out.
Blessing and girls hanging out.
Hattie and Ben Her Steer
Blessing and girls hanging out.
Blessing and girls hanging out.
State Fair August 2019
STATE FAIR AUGUST 2019
Addison and Carl in Class State Fair
STATE FAIR AUGUST 2019
State Fair was a success on many levels. Hattie made it into the ring to show Cloey and win 2 blue ribbons. Addison did an outstanding job showing her big heifer, Blessing, who was not cooperating. Blessing stood 3 out of 6 respectively in a nice class of junior yearlings.
Dad fixing the halter
Addison and Carl in Class State Fair
STATE FAIR AUGUST 2019
Dad is pretty handy to have around fixing everything so it's just right before girls go into the show ring.
Addison and Carl in Class State Fair
Addison and Carl in Class State Fair
Addison and Carl in Class State Fair
Addison took Carl in and took 1st place and division champion which meant they would make their appearance in the Grand Drive against the big bulls. Olivia was bummed she couldn't show, but she made sure to stay in on the action. Thanks to all of those that helped with kids, cattle, or preserving my sanity!
Addison and Blessing
Olivia was bummed she couldn't show.
Addison and Carl in Class State Fair
Addison and Blessing in Class
Olivia was bummed she couldn't show.
Olivia was bummed she couldn't show.
Blessing worked great for Addison in the ring.
Olivia was bummed she couldn't show.
Olivia was bummed she couldn't show.
Olivia was bummed she couldn't show.
Bertsches were kind enough to let us fit in their barn. Olivia made herself right at home.
Busy 2020 Summer in Illinois
Yale and his Girls
Carl the Hereford Steer
Carl the Hereford Steer
A little family bonding this weekend with a cattle show and fishing.
Carl the Hereford Steer
Carl the Hereford Steer
Carl the Hereford Steer
Carl weighs 1210 lbs
Cow Calf Pair and Steer
Cow Calf Pair and Steer
Cow Calf Pair and Steer
From left to right....Addison's show heifer from last year, Blessing with her April born calf named Distance, and Carl her steer.
Chasing Banners
Cow Calf Pair and Steer
Cow Calf Pair and Steer
We've added to the herd
Big Sisters are Happy!
Big Sisters are Happy!
Big Sisters are Happy!
Addison Rose, Hattie Lin, Olivia Rae and our newest addition, Tillie Mae Young are 4th generation Hereford breeders.
Meet Tillie Mae Young
Big Sisters are Happy!
Big Sisters are Happy!
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR 2021
Diesel wins grand champion bull
Yesterday was the last day for Addison's summer show season. She finished big!!! Her heifer stood 3rd in a strong class of heifers, but Diesel won his class, took division, and went on to be grand champion bull! This is HUGE! There were many tears of happiness shed.
Many tears shed as we realize how much help we had! With mom being back at school and dad being injured, we needed extra support. All week we had a group of people helping- walk cattle in and out to timeouts, washing, fitting, cooking, helping Addison get ready, etc. Thank You to all those that helped out!
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR 2021
2021 Hereford Junior Nationals
Addison's first Junior Nationals is in the books. We are all tired and exhausted, but we had a great time. Yale and I are so proud of Addison and all of her hard work. We could not have done it without the help from friends holding down the farm and those helping with cattle or runaway kids. I am grateful for our village.
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