Blanco County 4-H members recently showcased their dedication to agriculture and livestock management at major livestock shows across Texas. These events provide more than just competition—they offer hands-on learning experiences that help youth develop responsibility, leadership, and perseverance. Exhibitors spend months preparing their animals, learning about proper nutrition, health care, and training. These experiences instill a strong work ethic and teach valuable lessons that extend far beyond the show ring.
4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, providing hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, STEM, healthy living, leadership, and citizenship. Livestock projects are just one of many ways that 4-H fosters personal growth, instilling a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility in its members. The skills gained through these projects benefit participants far beyond the show ring, shaping them into confident, capable individuals.
This year, Blanco County youth proudly represented their community at major livestock shows, demonstrating their hard work and skills in the ring. Their achievements are a testament to the countless hours spent preparing their animals and the dedication they bring to their projects.
Hill District Grandstand • Heston Hohenberger: Eighth place white Dorper lamb, first place finewool cross
• Ava Craig: First place British steer, sixth place European steer
• Preston Craig: Eighth place European steer
• Cole Moeller: Sixth place medium wool
• Taylor Strauch: First place and champion goat, second place and reserve champion goat
San Angelo
• Heston Hohenberger: Fourth place market Dorper lamb, seventh place white Dorper ewe
• Cole Moeller: Eighth place medium wool market lamb
• Addison Hohenberger: Sixth place Dorper lamb, second place two-tooth white Dorper ewe, eighth place white Dorper ewe
• Zane Eubanks: Best of Breed Florida White, Best Opposite Sex Florida White
San Antonio
• Taylor Strauch: Ninth place market goat
• Taylor Luckie: Sixth place steer
• Heston Hohenberger: Sixth place commercial doe, seventh place registered white Dorper
• Addison Hohenberger: Fifth and eighth place registered white Dorper
• Lila Graham: Third place commercial ewe
Houston
• Heston Hohenberger: Second place Southdown lamb
Austin
• Heston Hohenberger: Third place medium wool
• Cole Moeller: Sixth place medium wool
• Lila Graham: Sixth place wether dam sheep
District show
• Addison Hohenberger: Third place white Dorper market lamb, Second place finewool
• Isla McCoy: Third place British steer
• Lila Graham: Seventh place medium wool, seventh place medium wool, ninth place goat
• Owen Keith: Third place crossbred gilt
• Laney Strauch: Second place goat, fourth place goat These results highlight the dedication and countless hours of hard work that go into preparing livestock for competition. Congratulations to all of the Blanco County exhibitors for representing their community so well!
For more information about 4-H in Blanco County, contact: Carley Howell, County Extension Agent- Agriculture and Natural Resources, at [email protected]. edu Gretchen Sanders, County Extension Agent- Family & Community Health, at [email protected]. edu
