March 21, 2017 - Shelby County has had several members that have participated in the San Antonio Livestock Show, and are currently participating in the Houston Livestock Show. The 2017 San Antonio Livestock Show had the following participants:
In February of 2017 was the San Antonio Livestock Show. On February 16 and 17, the Heifers were shown and Ms. Camille Greer and her heifer Roxy received 1st place in her class. February 19th-24th, Market Swine were shown. Mr. Seth Shamblin came away with sixth in his class and made the Market Swine Sale.
In addition, in February the 2017 San Antonio Livestock Show Junior Shootout was held the week of the 16th through the 19th at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio. Those that represented Shelby County 4-H were Konner Windham, Nic Lambert, Logan Holloway, Colton Gutermuth, Dawson McFadden, Lance Holloway and Colby Lout. Nic Lambert and Konner Windham both qualified for finals on Sunday, and both shooting 90 out of 100 targets. Konner placed 5th in the finals.
The 2017 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Young Guns shoot was held March 3rd-5th at the American Shooting Center in Houston. Shelby County 4-H Shooters had the following participants: Konner Windham, Nic Lambert, Logan Holloway, Colton Gutermuth, Dawson McFadden, Lance Holloway, Tucker Scarber and Colby Lout. Konner Windham shot a 90 our of 100 targets on Saturday and advanced to the finals on Sunday. She placed 9th in the Senior ladies division and received $500.00 and a belt buckle. The Shelby County 4-H Shooters would like to thank “Hawkeye Hunting Club” for allowing the kids to practice on their range.
We would like to say Congratulations to all participants on a good job representing Shelby County 4-H.
Submitted by Lane Dunn