Four Marlow FFA students exhibited their livestock at the Stephens County Free Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20.

This school year will be Quaid Kennan’s second year as the Marlow FFA advisor.

Kennan has been involved in agriculture since high school, making him a great asset to his students.

“These kids put in tons of hard work into these animals,” said Kennan. “I hope they can see that their hard work really can lead to success.”

Sophomore Clayton Robinson competed in the county’s goat show. 

Robinson started his run for the day by bringing home the Reserve Grand Champion Doe. 

That victory was followed by his Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Does, and he wrapped up his day being named the Champion Senior Goat Showman.

Freshman Carson Lovett also showed her goats at the fair.

Livestock shows are a family tradition for Lovett. 

“My sisters and I show our goats together, so I really enjoy getting experiences like this with them,” explained Lovett. “Both my dad and grandpa grew up showing cattle, so it kinda just runs in the family.”

Lovett and her sisters went home with a couple blue ribbons themselves Saturday. 

A similar storyline goes for sisters Emma and Avery Throckmorton. 

They have been showing pigs together for eight years and have had much success with the county fair being no exception. 

“Being at shows and spending time with my pigs has to be my favorite part of showing,” declared Emma Throckmorton.

The Throckmorton sisters had an excellent fair performance. 

Emma Throckmorton had the Champion Duroc gilt that later came out to be the Grand Champion Gilt. 

She also exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow with her Champion Hampshire. 

Avery Throckmorton concluded the girls’ success on the day winning the Champion Senior Swine Showman title.

Although these exhibitors did go home with banners and ribbons, that is not what livestock shows are all about. 

“Not all success comes in winning,” said Kennan. “Just going out and showing your animals, hanging out with friends and having a good time. I hope the kids can enjoy that aspect of it.”

This county show starts to wrap up the summer show season. 

Exhibitors will have the chance to show their animals for the final time at the Tulsa State Fair starting Sept. 27, 2022.