{"id":116435,"date":"2026-01-09T03:19:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T03:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/116435\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T03:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T03:19:06","slug":"lubbock-county-junior-livestock-show-draws-kids-from-around-the-south-plains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/116435\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock County Junior Livestock Show draws kids from around the South Plains"},"content":{"rendered":"

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Kids from across the South Plains are competing in the Lubbock County Junior Livestock Show<\/a> this weekend at the South Plains Fairgrounds after months of preparation.<\/p>\n

Quinn Busellato, who\u2019s participating in the competition, said the event provides valuable agricultural education.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think this event teaches you a lot about agriculture and a lot of people involved in 4-H and FFA, this kind of goes with that,\u201d Busellato said. \u201cSo, I think they all correlate and in the end it will teach you a lot of valuable lessons,\u201d Busellato said.<\/p>\n

Preparation for a livestock show <\/p>\n

Sisters Preslie and Madelynn Wall both competed in the steer show. Preslie won grand champion and Madelynn won reserve champion.<\/p>\n

Madelynn said preparation for a livestock show requires dedication throughout the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the summer you\u2019re out there all day blowing and washing and then at night you\u2019re out there feeding, getting them ready for shows, halter breaking them, during the summer it\u2019s really an all-day thing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Advice for those wanting to show livestock<\/p>\n

Busellato encourages people interested in show animals to observe experienced competitors and stay committed to the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say if you\u2019re interested in stock showing, I would come out and just watch a stock show; get used to what\u2019s going on, maybe look at some of the older kids and see what they are doing. There\u2019s a lot of great showmen, especially in Lubbock County you can learn from,\u201d Busellato said. \u201cI would say the biggest thing also is to stay determined and work hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

The competition serves as both a learning experience and a foundation for participants\u2019 future agricultural careers.<\/p>\n

The livestock show has events Friday, Saturday and Sunday which will all be held at the South Plains Fairgrounds. <\/p>\n

You will also be able to stream the events at kcbd.com<\/a> or on our KCBD Connected TV App.<\/p>\n

For more information on the event schedule and more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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