Donors Break World Records at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Junior Market Lamb and Goat Auction
Donors rewarded exhibitors for their hard work at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Market Lamb and Goat Auction in the NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Friday, March 8.
Mindy and Jeff Hildebrand purchased the Grand Champion Junior Market Lamb, exhibited Jaylin Smith, 17, for a world-record
$325,000. The purchase was in memory of Jeff’s mother and father, Dr. Tommy and Ruth Ann Hildebrand, members of the Lamb and Goat Auction Committee for many years.
“Our mother and father were passionate about lamb and goats at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo,” Jeff said. “I think this embodies everything it means to be American. They work hard, the effort, the passion — they’re looking for a hand-up, not a hand-out, and that goes to show the ideals of America still exist today.”
Madellyne Adams, 16, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Lamb which was purchased by Tammy, Peyton and Mitchell Barrier; Michelle Iverson Jeffery; KCEF Foundation – Cookie Michael; and Pamela M. Logsdon, CPA, for $120,000. Mitchell said it is important to give back to the future of Texas.
“This gives us an opportunity to return the blessing and pass it on to the kids,” Mitchell said.
Turner Matkin, 13, a Kendall County 4-H member, sold his Grand Champion Junior Market Goat for $183,000, breaking last year’s world record. Mary and Ken Hucherson, Anne and Chris Richardson, Kristina and Paul Somerville, and Pam and Archie Thompson purchased the goat.
“It means a lot to me,” Chris said. “I received a scholarship for my college, and hopefully, these kids will use this money to go to college and better themselves and continue our great country.”
Cody Sells,16, from Thrall, Texas, sold his Reserve Champion Junior Market Goat for $100,000 to John Cangelosi, Lauren and Chris Lewis, Amy and Mark Melton, and April and Scott Townsend. John and Scott serve on the Lamb and Goat Auction Committee and love to give back to Texas youth.
“Some of the kids that come out of here are the first that are going to have the opportunity to go to college,” John said. “So supporting them financially to achieve their dreams is important and necessary.”
JUNIOR MARKET LAMBS
GRAND CHAMPION
- Exhibitor: Jaylin Smith, 17
- Hometown: Eastland, Texas
- Club/Chapter: Eastland FFA
- Price: $325,000 (world record)
- Buyers: Mindy and Jeff Hildebrand, and the Hildebrand Family in memory of Dr. Tommy and Ruth Ann Hildebrand
Cap: $50,000 | Guaranteed Payment: $40,000
2018 Price: $300,000 | World Record: $325,000 (2019)
RESERVE CHAMPION
- Exhibitor: Madellyne Adams, 16
- Hometown: Brownwood, Texas
- Club/Chapter: Brown County 4-H
- Price: $120,000
- Buyers: Tammy, Peyton and Mitchell Barrier; Michelle Iverson Jeffery; KCEF Foundation – Cookie Michael; and Pamela M. Logsdon, CPA
Cap: $30,000 | Guaranteed Payment: $25,000
2018 Price: $120,000 | World Record: $145,000 (2015)
JUNIOR MARKET GOATS
GRAND CHAMPION
- Exhibitor: Turner Matkin, 13
- Hometown: Boerne, Texas
- Club/Chapter: Kendall County 4-H
- Price: $183,000 (world record)
- Buyers: Mary and Ken Hucherson, Anne and Chris Richardson, Kristina and Paul Somerville, and Pam and Archie Thompson
Cap: $40,000 | Guaranteed Payment: $30,000
2018 Price: $182,000 | World Record: $183,000 (2019)
RESERVE CHAMPION
- Exhibitor: Cody Sells, 16
- Hometown: Thrall, Texas
- Club/Chapter: Williamson County 4-H
- Price: $100,000
- Buyers: John Cangelosi, Lauren and Chris Lewis, Amy and Mark Melton, and April and Scott Townsend
Cap: $25,000 | Guaranteed Payment: $25,000
2018 Price: $100,000 | World Record: $147,000 (2016)