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Randall County 4H • FFA • Class of ’26

From the Barn
to the Show Ring

4H show pig competitor. FFA member. Softball player. Fourth-generation West Texas rancher’s daughter.

๐Ÿท 4H Show Pigs ๐ŸŒพ FFA Member ๐ŸฅŽ Softball ๐Ÿค  West Texas Senior

Built for 4H Families, FFA Students & Student Athletes

Whether you’re prepping for county fair, studying for FFA CDEs, or training in the off-season โ€” this is for you.

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Show Pig Tips

Real advice from the barn to the show ring. Selection, feeding, conditioning, washing, and show day prep โ€” what I’ve learned competing in Randall County 4H and beyond.

Show Pig Resources
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FFA Resources

From Greenhand to State degree โ€” career development events, SAE projects, officer opportunities, and how FFA shapes your future in agriculture and beyond.

FFA & Ag Resources
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Sports & Training

Softball training gear, off-season conditioning tips, and how to stay competitive as a student athlete who’s also hauling pigs and studying for ag exams.

Sports & Training

From the Blog

Show season prep, senior year reflections, and advice from a West Texas 4H kid.

How to Prepare Your Show Pig for County Fair โ€” A 4H Competitor’s Guide

Selection day is months away. What you do between now and the county fair is everything. Here’s the full prep timeline I use โ€” feed, conditioning, halter breaking, and show day.

March 2026ยท7 min read
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Senior Year in FFA โ€” What I Learned and What’s Next

Four years of FFA, two degrees earned, county fair wins, and a lot of early mornings. Here’s what this chapter of my life taught me โ€” and where I’m headed next.

March 2026ยท6 min read
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Balancing Sports, 4H, and School โ€” My West Texas Senior Year

Softball practice, barn chores, FFA meetings, and finals. How I’ve managed to do all of it โ€” plus what I’d tell any underclassman about building their schedule from day one.

February 2026ยท7 min read
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Fourth Generation. Show Ring Ready.

I grew up on a West Texas ranch in Randall County where livestock wasn’t just a school project โ€” it was a way of life. My family has been ranching for four generations, and everything I’ve learned about work ethic, patience, and consistency came from the barn long before it showed up in the classroom or on the softball field.

Show pigs are my FFA and 4H specialty. From picking a project animal at selection to walking into the county fair show ring, I love every part of the process. This site is where I share what I’ve learned, the gear I actually use, and honest advice for other 4H families and FFA students.

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Show Season Essentials

Products I actually use on the show circuit. Amazon affiliate links.

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Show Pig Wash
Deep-cleaning shampoo that removes dirt and odor before show day.
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Show Brush Set
Stiff-bristle brush for daily use, soft brush for show day finish.
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Show Whip / Cane
Lightweight fiberglass cane for directing your pig in the show ring.
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Show Pig Supplement
Muscle development and coat condition support during the feed-out period.
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