Note to editors:  High-resolution press quality photos of all the winners from the shows and the contests are available by contacting Jennifer Scharpe, American Gelbvieh Association director of communications at jennifers@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.

The 34^th annual American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) classic was held in Sioux Falls, S.D., June 29 through July 4, 2014. The 2014 Barnyard Classic saw 157 AGJA members from 16 states that met and exhibited 251 head of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. 

The event was hosted by the South Dakota Gelbvieh Junior Association and the week was filled with several leadership and skills contests and concluded with two days of cattle shows. 

The national junior Balancer female show was held on Thursday, July 3. Judge Brad Gohr of Madras, Ore., evaluated 114 Balancer heifers and five Balancer cow-calf pairs. Mr. Gohr also judged the showmanship contest earlier in the day. The following day Lydell Meier of Clinton, Tenn. evaluated 98 Gelbvieh heifers, four Gelbvieh cow-calf pairs, nine Gelbvieh bulls, ten Balancer bulls, and 11 market steers. 

The supreme champion Gelbvieh female was exhibited by Michael Ring, Oregon, Ill.  BCFG QVS Butlers Kali 282Z ET is a September 12, 2012 daughter of SLC Freedom 178F ET. The heifer was first named champion senior female and grand champion Gelbvieh heifer. 

The supreme champion Balancer female was exhibited by Lane Enyart, Afton, Okla.  WORR Red Jessica 201A is a January 24, 2013 daughter of JDPD Akin 140W. She was also named grand champion Balancer heifer and champion winter yearling heifer.   

Video coverage of the week-long event, including show result videos, is available at www.www.gelbvieh.org. The American Gelbvieh Junior Association serves more than 500 members nationally. The vision of the AGJA is to unify, educate and develop leaders of the beef industry. To learn more about Gelbvieh or the American Gelbvieh Junior Association visit www.www.gelbvieh.org or call 303-465-2333.

The following includes overall results from the Gelbvieh heifer, cow-calf and bred and owned bull shows; the Balancer heifer, cow-calf and bred and owned bull shows; market steer show; and a few highlights from the contest results. 

Gelbvieh show results

In the Gelbvieh female show, the reserve grand champion Gelbvieh heifer was BCFG QVS Butlers Kali 281Z ET exhibited by Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. This heifer was born on September 11, 2012, and was sired by SLC Freedom 178F ET. She stood second in class and division to the supreme champion Gelbvieh female.

The grand champion bred and owned Gelbvieh heifer was TTTT Little Hottie exhibited by Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla. This heifer is a March 27, 2013 daughter of TTTT Hott Papa ET, and came out of the summer yearling division.  

Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., exhibited the reserve champion bred and owned Gelbvieh heifer. HSCF 268A Miss August is a November 4, 2013 daughter of JRI Pop A Top 197T83. This heifer first claimed senior heifer calf division champion.   

The grand champion Gelbvieh cow-calf was MYFM Saphire exhibited by Brynn Meyers, Oak Ridge, Mo. The cow was born on December 15, 2011 and was sired by HYEK Black Impact 3960N.   

Reserve grand champion Gelbvieh cow-calf was exhibited by Samantha Ivers, Austin, Minn. IFG Ivers Sophia is a February 23, 2012 daughter of JRI Secret Weapon 164T5. 

Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., exhibited the grand champion in the bred and owned Gelbvieh bull show. PMG 06 A is a March 14, 2013 son of CRAN Final Answer W24 ET. 

Reserve champion in the bred and owned Gelbvieh bull show went to CRMG X Factor exhibited by Carter Mitchell, Appleton City, Mo. The bull is a March 24, 2014 son of JDPD Rolex 151M.  

Balancer show results

The reserve grand champion Balancer heifer was GHGF Ashley 31A, exhibited by Ryan Menius, Mt. Ulla, N.C. This heifer is an April 1, 2013 daughter of FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X and was first named champion spring yearling heifer.

The grand champion bred and owned Balancer heifer was exhibited by Michael Ring, Oregon, Ill. SKYM Lady A 3075A ET is a March 14, 2013 daughter of TAU Gunslinger 19U. This heifer was first named spring yearling heifer division reserve champion and bred and owned division champion.

HSCF Twisters Southern Bell was named reserve grand champion bred and owned Balancer heifer and was exhibited by Connor Durham of Piedmont, S.C. She is a February 24, 2013 daughter of TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P and was first named winter yearling bred and owned division champion. 

In the Balancer cow-calf show, grand champion went to Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., with PMG Yolanda 57Y. The cow was born on May 16, 2011 and was sired by JHG Premonition 662S ET. 

The reserve champion Balancer cow-calf was TAU Miss Gridiron 131Y, exhibited by Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. The cow was born on February 15, 2011, and was sired by TC Gridiron 782.

Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb., exhibited the grand champion in the bred and owned Balancer bull show. PMG Aladdin 11A ET was born on May 9, 2013 and was sired by TAU Gunslinger 19U. 

The reserve champion bred and owned Balancer bull was SKSK Jukebox 4A exhibited by Kaeden Schlake, Cortland, Neb. He is an April 8, 2013 son of SKSG the Jazz X1. 

Market steer show results

Finally, the grand champion market steer was exhibited by Justin Ringkob, Lake City, S.D. His steer weighed 1,133 pounds.

The reserve grand champion went to Cater Mitchell, Appleton City, Mo., with a steer weighing 1,230 pounds. 

Contest result highlights

Members of the AGJA competed in the always-competitive showmanship contest. The showmanship results are as follows:  Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo., junior champion; Alex Barwick, Orleans, Neb., junior reserve; Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., intermediate champion; Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan., intermediate reserve; Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., senior champion; Micah Mueggenborg, Kingfisher, Okla, senior reserve.  

The winner of this year’s premier breeder award went to Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C. Past AGJA member and current Gelbvieh breeder Emily Griffiths of Kendallville, Ind., sponsors the award. The award honors an AGJA’s member’s achievements and goals within their own herd.

Junior members earn points all throughout the week through participating in the more than 20 contests. The points are then totaled and the top ten individuals are recognized in the all-around competition. The top ten all-around individuals are: Karysn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., champion; Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kan., second; Madalynn Welsh, Franklin, Neb., third; Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan., fourth; Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan., fifth; Tyler Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa, sixth; Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., seventh; Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., eighth; Chisum Grund, Sharon Springs, Kan., ninth; Madison Schafer, Goodhue, Minn., tenth.

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Note to editors: High-resolution press photos of all the winners are available by contacting Jennifer Scharpe, American Gelbvieh Association director of communications at jennifers@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association held their Eastern Regional show May 23-25, 2014 in Bardstown, Ky. The show featured 37 Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls and females exhibited by 20 junior members from Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina and South Carolina. John Chism from Winchester, Ky., evaluated the 19 Gelbvieh females, three Gelbvieh bulls, 14 Balancer females and one Balancer bull.

Robert Reynolds of Crab Orchard, Ky., exhibited the grand champion Gelbvieh female and the grand champion bred and owned Gelbvieh female. RRYN Bee Licks Ms Allison is a November 27, 2012 female sired by RTRT Solution. She first claimed the Gelbvieh senior female division.

Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., showed the reserve champion Gelbvieh female. BCFG QVS Butlers Kali 281Z ET is a September 11, 2012 heifer sired by SLC Freedom 178F ET. This heifer was also from the senior female division and was first name reserve in the division.

The reserve champion bred and owned Gelbvieh female was exhibited by Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C. HSCF Raeann 229Z is a November 2, 2012 heifer sired by TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P, another heifer from the senior female division.

The grand champion bred and owned Gelbvieh bull was shown by Lexie Lee, Bishop, Ga. LEXL Leroy is an October 9, 2013 bull sired by VER Front & Center 111X ET.

Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky., exhibited the reserve champion bred and owned Gelbvieh bull. CTTK Scooby Doo is an October 25, 2013 son of KBIT Bon Jovi.

In the Balancer show, the grand champion Balancer female was GHGF Ashley 31A , exhibited by Ryan Menius, Mt. Ulla, N.C. She is an April 1, 2013 heifer sired by FMGF Blue's Impact 001X, and was first named champion spring yearling heifer.

Anna Ring, Oregon, Ill., exhibited the reserve champion Balancer female. SKYS Eleanor 3008A is a January 5, 2013 heifer sired by Kesslers Frontman R001. She first claimed the winter yearling heifer division.

The grand champion bred and owned Balancer female was exhibited by Cody Moore, Fountain Run, Ky. HILC Ms Lady Bug is a March 14, 2013 daughter of RID R Collateral 2R. This heifer was first named spring yearling heifer champion bred and owned.

The reserve champion bred and owned Balancer female was SKYM Lady A 3075A exhibited by Michael Ring, Oregon, Ill. She is a March 14, 2013 daughter of TAU Gunslinger 19U, who also came out of the spring yearling heifer division.

The lone entry in the bred and owned Balancer bull show was DPFG BAR GP La 519A. Grant Powell, Palmyra, Mo., exhibited this champion bull who is a February 7, 2013 son of PALS A & S King Rob SJ8.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association consists of 500 members from across the United States. For more information about the AGJA, contact Carrie Tilghman, American Gelbvieh Association junior activities coordinator at carriet@gelbvieh.or or simply visit www.www.gelbvieh.org.

Note to editors: High resolution press quality photos are available at www.www.gelbvieh.org/communication/showresults/2011easternregional/2011easternregionalphotos.htmlor by contacting Jennifer Scharpe at 303-465-2333 or jennifers@gelbvieh.org.

Members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) participated in their second show of the summer at the AGJA Foothills of the Smokies Eastern Regional show. The show was held June 3-5 in Maryville, Tenn., and was hosted by the Heritage FFA Chapter of Heritage High School, Maryville. A total of 49 head of Gelbvieh and Balancer® females and bulls were exhibited by 20 juniors from Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Mississippi, and Alabama. Lydell Meier, Clinton, Tenn., evaluated the animal show. Jackie Martin judged the showmanship competition.

Grand champion Gelbvieh female was exhibited by Clark Worley, Black Mtn, N.C. BCFG Butlers Jasmine 10X1 is a March 2010 daughter of Butlers Impact 549U. This heifer first claimed the spring yearling division.

Reserve grand champion Gelbvieh female was exhibited by Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C. RTRD Darci 264X ET is a January 2010 daughter of Tuned In 55T and was first named champion winter yearling.

Daniel Gaines, Courtland, Miss., had the grand champion bred and owned Gelbvieh female. DGMC Hilda’s Stormy 91W is a November 2009 daughter of Prime Cut 406S30.

The reserve grand champion bred and owned Gelbvieh female was exhibited by Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., AMT Jenna 27W is a September 2009 daughter of Solution.

Katlynn Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala., showed the grand champion bred and owned Gelbvieh bull. KTLN Samson 216Y is a February 2011 son of Gentleman.

In the Balancer female show, Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., exhibited the grand champion Balancer female. Out of the senior female division, VER Kristina 031W ET is an October 2009 daughter of Premonition 662S ET.

Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., exhibited the reserve grand champion Balancer female. GHGF 004 Tess 310W is a November 2009 daughter of S A V 004 Density 4336 and was first the reserve senior female.

Lucas Waters, Maryville, Tenn., took home the grand champion bred and owned Balancer female honors with LWAC Miss Night Vision 2NX, a February 2010 female sired by S A V Mandan 5664.

Grand champion bred and owned Balancer bull went to Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., with GHGF Black Label 06X1 ET, a September 2010 son of Solution.

Reserve grand champion bred and owned Balancer bull was exhibited by Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C. HSCF Rocko 136X is a January 2010 bull sired by Western Hauler 028S.

The showmanship results are as follows: Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., champion junior; Grant Worley, Black Mtn, N.C., reserve junior; Bethany Mackey, Marion, N.C., intermediate champion; Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., intermediate reserve; Cameron Burns, Pendleton, S.C., senior champion; Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C., senior reserve.

In the all-around competition the division results are as follows: Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., top junior; Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., top intermediate; and Katie Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala., top senior. Will Waters, Maryville, Tenn., won the Top Rookie award.

The highlight of the junior show season is the AGJA Twister Classic held July 3-8 in Kearney, Neb. For more information on these shows or the AGJA visit www.www.gelbvieh.org or call 303-465-2333.

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A complete list of show and contest results is as follows:

2011 AGJA Eastern Regional

Maryville, Tenn.

June 3-5

Judge: Lydell Meier, Clinton, Tenn.

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer Calf: KIT Tilley X55 ET, Colton Kitley, Flora, Ill., Sire: Tabasco J26 ET

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer Calf: TON Martina 101X, Casey Byford, Coffeeville, Miss., Sire: Montana’s Express

Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Yearling: LWAC Hot and Spicy 1NX, Lucas Waters, Maryville, Tenn., Sire: R Collateral 2R

Gelbvieh Reserve Intermediate Yearling: CIRS 81RX, Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., Sire: Prowler ET

Gelbvieh Champion Spring Yearling: BCFG Butlers Jasmine 10X1, Clark Worley, Black Mtn, N.C., Sire: Butlers Impact 549U

Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Yearling: GCGF Giada 003X, Bethany Mackey, Marion, N.C., Sire: Bennett Ideal G182

Gelbvieh Champion Winter Yearling: RTRD Darci 264X ET, Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C., Sire: Tuned In 55T

Gelbvieh Reserve Winter Yearling: HSCF Rubys Pride 135X, Cameron Durham, Piedmont, S.C., Sire: Headline

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Female: DGMC Hilda’s Stormy 91W, Daniel Gaines, Courtland, Miss., Sire: Prime Cut 406S30

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Female: AMT Jenna 27W, Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., Sire: Solution

Gelbvieh Champion Cow-Calf: AHLG Sunshine 24S, Casey Byford, Coffeeville, Miss., Sire: Heavy Equipment 125M3

Gelbvieh Reserve Cow-Calf: HSSG Faralinn 216R ET, Katlynn Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala., Sire: Extra 2106K ET

Balancer Champion Junior Heifer Calf:  AHLG Choctaw Lavern 124Y, Casey Byford, Coffeeville, Miss., Sire: LJC Mission Statement P27

Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf: GHGF Juliette 103X, Garrett Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., Sire: B C Lookout 7024

Balancer Reserve Senior Heifer Calf: SMB Valley’s Field Day 72X, Will Waters, Maryville, Tenn., Sire: LCC Field Day A614N

Balancer Champion Spring Yearling: TWFM M&W Miss Designer 5260X, Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., Sire: Cahill S868

Balancer Reserve Spring Yearling: LWAC Pure Booty 3NX, Will Waters, Maryville, N.C., Sire: Cahill S868

Balancer Champion Winter Yearling: GHGF I’m A Hottie 2 16X, Garrett Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., Sire: S A V 8180 Traveler 004

Balancer Reserve Winter Yearling: LWAC Miss Night Vision 2NX, Lucas Waters, Maryville, Tenn., Sire: S A V Mandan 5664

Balancer Champion Senior Female: VER Kristina 031W ET, Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., Sire: Premonition 662S ET

Balancer Reserve Senior Female: GHGF 004 Tess 310W, Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., Sire: S A V 004 Density 4336

Balancer Champion Cow-Calf: PMFG Miss Chevious W949 Lucas Waters, Maryville, Tenn., Sire: Mr Top Dog 443T

Ad Contest (pictured left to right): Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., junior champion; Grant Worley, Black Mtn, N.C., junior reserve; Bethany Mackey, Marion, N.C., intermediate champion; Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., intermediate reserve (not pictured); Chris Mackey, Marion, N.C., senior champion; Katie Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala., senior reserve.

Poster Contest (pictured left to right) Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., junior champion; Will Waters, Maryville, Tenn., junior reserve; Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., intermediate champion; Bethany Mackey, Marion, N.C., intermediate reserve; Katie Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala., senior champion; Cameron Burns, Pendleton, S.C., senior champion.

Photo Contest (pictured left to right): Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., junior champion and reserve; Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., intermediate champion; Bethany Mackey, Marion, N.C., intermediate reserve; Katie Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala., senior champion; Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., senior reserve

Showmanship (pictured left to right): Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C., junior champion; Grant Worley, Black Mtn, N.C., junior reserve; Bethany Mackey, Marion, N.C., intermediate champion; Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss., intermediate reserve; Cameron Burns, Pendleton, S.C., senior champion; Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C., senior reserve (not pictured).

Members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association paraded 56 Gelbvieh and Balancer® females into the ring for the 2011 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh Junior Show. Doug Satree, Montague, Texas evaluated the 25 Gelbvieh and 31 Balancer females.

Grand champion Gelbvieh female honors went to Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. GGGE 3G X-Factor 014X is a January 2010 daughter of GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET.

Ariana De La Garza, Centennial, Colo., exhibited the reserve grand champion Gelbvieh female. RID R Loni 901W ET is a February 2009 daughter of JCGR BAR GT Flashback 410M.

The grand champion Balancer female was exhibited by Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D. Born in March 2009, BVLK Martini 905W is sired by LaGrand MAF Antidote.

Emily Griffiths also showed the reserve grand champion Balancer female. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Wisdom 951 is a March 2009 daughter of GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors.

For complete coverage of the Gelbvieh and Balancer shows at the National Western Stock Show and the American Gelbvieh Association annual convention held January 7-8, 2011 visit www.www.gelbvieh.org.