Breanna Berrington with Mr. Guicci.

Erin Berrington with Patches.

On January 15th and 16th, Breanna and Erin Berrington of the Piru 4-H club attended the 22nd Annual Sierra Winter Classic Steer and Heifer Jackpot Show in Porterville, California. A jackpot show is another opportunity for kids who are raising animals for the Ventura County Fair to show their project animals. Instead of auctioning off the animals, they have the opportunity to win buckles, feed, show equipment, and money.

Breanna’s steer Mr. Gucci, weighed in at 782 pounds, and was entered in the Prospect Market Steer Division. She placed 3rd overall in her class. In Intermediate showmanship (ages 13 to 15), Breanna placed 3rd overall out of 48 other showmen. This is Breanna’s second year raising a market steer.

Erin’s heifer Patches weighed in at 502 pounds, and was entered in the Grade Heifer Division. This is Erin’s first year in 4-H, and her first time entering a show ring. Erin placed first in her market class and had the chance to compete for Supreme Champion. In showmanship, Erin was entered into the Junior Division (ages 9 – 12) and walked away with 2nd place out of 15 other showman!

For these two girls, it was their first jackpot show of the season. Breanna and Erin received valuable instruction and feedback from the judges as they gear up for more competitive livestock shows this spring. The next show they plan on attending is Cal Poly’s 2011 Western Bonzana Junior Livestock Show held in Paso Robles. Breanna and Erin would like to thank Randy Silva and Family of Silva Cattle for their commitment in helping them prepare for the jackpot shows.