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It’s been a wild 72 hours. Thursday night we had a EF1 tornado go through east of Lexington. The results of the storm left us with a mess of trees down, but we were lucky to still have power. 

Friday morning the crew headed to the Illinois Hereford Preview Show. Hattie and Addison competed in the fitting contest. Hattie had champion Peewee and Addison took reserve champion in the Junior division. 

Saturday was busy with showmanship. All of the girls competed including the 2 littles who couldn’t wait for their time to take the halter. Hattie did outstanding, but didn’t place. Addison was reserve junior showman behind a fierce competitor and outstanding showman. Tillie and Olivia took the ring by storm and viewed their mentors as assistants. Olivia was bummed they didn’t pick a champion or reserve, but regardless the experience was great.  Next, Addison showed the bull in the bred and owned show and then gave her Sales Pitch to a panel of judges.  We ended the evening with a banquet and both girls received recognition for their Prospect Awards.  Today Addison and Hattie showed their heifers. Addison didn’t fair as well as she had hoped, but Hattie made up for it by winning her class. She then took reserve division and ended up placing 4th Overall Horned Heifer.  We are grateful for the opportunities we have with the Hereford cattle as well as the relationships and friendships we have made. Yale and I both couldn’t be more proud of the girls and their hard work ethic.