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Seventeen 4-H exhibitors took the
stage at the 2025 Logan County Fair on Wednesday, proudly showing
off ten different breeds of sheep in a display of dedication, hard
work, and agricultural knowledge. The 4-H sheep show is a
cornerstone of the fair, giving local youth ages 8 to 19 the
opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have gained through
months of caring for and preparing their animals.
A 4-H sheep show is more than a competition—it’s a hands-on learning
experience for future farmers. Members raise and care for their own
sheep, learning animal science, responsibility, and the basics of
agriculture along the way. The 4-H program itself is designed to
help youth develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills, and
shows like this one give participants a chance to demonstrate the
results of their hard work to the community.
4-H sheep shows highlight both
market and breeding classes, allowing participants to showcase not
only the quality of their animals but also their own understanding
of animal care, handling, and presentation. This year’s event was
overseen by Sheep Superintendent John Coers, with assistance from
Jim Coers, Jared Coers, and Steve Schreiner. Garrett Schreiner
served as the Junior Sheep Superintendent.
The competition celebrated top
exhibitors with a wide range of awards:
● Supreme Overall Female – Jayce Coers
● Grand Champion Ewe Lamb – Jayce Coers
● Reserve Grand Champion Ram Lamb – Raylon Schreiner
● Grand Champion Pair of Lambs – Jayce Coers
● Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Lambs – Raylon Schreiner
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● Grand Champion Ewe – Raylon
Schreiner
● Reserve Grand Champion Ewe – Jayce Coers
● Grand Champion Wether – Rohan Allspach
● Grand Champion Commercial Ewe – McKenna Garey
● Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Ewe – McKenna Garey
● Senior Sheep Showmanship – Rohan Allspach
● Junior Sheep Showmanship – Raylon Schreiner
Between the 4-H competition and the popular Peewee Sheep Show,
the crowd enjoyed a free farm-fresh meal provided by local
farmers. Lamb brats were the star of the spread, accompanied by
cheesy potatoes, green beans, and a variety of homemade salads.
Fairgoers and contestants alike left few leftovers, with the
crowd nearly finishing everything served.
After the 4-H champions were named and the last bites were
taken, the energy shifted to the Peewee Sheep Show, where the
youngest fairgoers had a chance to step into the ring and
experience the excitement of showing sheep for the very first
time.
[Sophia Larimore]
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