BHSS livestock show winners announced
BHSS livestock show
winners announced
The second largest event in the state of South Dakota, the 2025 Black Hills Stock Show (BHSS), was held Jan. 31- Feb. 8 at the Central States Fair in Rapid City, S.D.
BHSS has been at the forefront of advancing the agricultural industry through exceptional breeding and competitive events for more than 60 years.
The annual event attracts an estimated 331,000 individuals from a 13-state region and features 120 different livestock, horse and rodeo events, along with hundreds of vendors to shop from.
BHSS is dedicated to showcasing the hard work and passion of young exhibitors, and the BHSS youth livestock shows provide an invaluable opportunity for participants to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and passion for livestock.
“This show not only highlights the impressive animals raised by local youth but also emphasizes the important life skills they develop through their involvement in agriculture – teamwork, responsibility and leadership,” states the BHSS website. “Each participant has put in countless hours preparing for this moment, and we are excited to see their hard work pay off.”
Market lamb results
The youth market lamb show, held on Feb. 8, highlighted some of the best in the industry.
Hayley Byrd of California claimed the grand champion title, and the reserve champion title went to Jorie Miller of Wyoming.
Reagan Redding, also from Wyoming, secured a strong third-place finish, while Raina Johnson of South Dakota finished fourth and Molly Oakley, another standout from Wyoming, completed the top five in the show.
Market goat results
The 2025 BHSS Youth Goat Show, held on Feb. 7, brimmed with energy and excitement.
Skyler Pitman of Montana claimed the title of grand champion, while Jana Stearns of South Dakota secured the reserve champion slot, as well as placing fifth overall.
Rylee Lesher of Wyoming took home third place overall, while Oakley earned another title when she placed fourth overall.
Wether doe results
Also on Feb. 7, Corbyn Siebrandt of Nebraska clinched the title of Grand Champion Wether Doe.
Charlotte Wilson of North Dakota was awarded the prestigious reserve champion title.
Siebrandt was also crowned third overall in the youth wether doe category, with Stearns following behind in fourth place.
Blair Sanchez from Wyoming also put forth an impressive effort, securing fifth place overall.
Bred heifer results
The 2025 BHSS Youth Market Beef Show was held on Feb. 6, showcasing future leaders in the beef industry as young competitors displayed their hard work and passion.
Jady Ledoux of North Dakota emerged as the grand champion, followed by Ross Harwood of Montana, who earned the prestigious reserve champion title.
Kynsleigh Krebs of Nebraska took home the award for third overall bred heifer.
Completing the impressive lineup, Bevin Bertsche of South Dakota took home both the fourth and fifth overall bred heifer honors.
Breeding heifer results
The youth breeding heifer show also showcased an outstanding turnout this year, highlighting the talent and dedication of young breeders.
Louisa Payton Scott of Nebraska emerged as the grand champion, while Jhett Jameson of Wyoming claimed the reserve champion title.
Kiarra Lambert of South Dakota secured third place overall, followed by Chael Roberts of Montana in fourth.
Rounding out the top five was Ledoux, who finished in fifth place.
Market beef results
At the 2025 BHSS Youth Market Beef show, Layton Mrnak of North Dakota triumphed with the esteemed grand champion title.
Hot on his heels, Vance Mrnak, also from North Dakota, took home the reserve champion title.
Tucker Micheel of South Dakota finished third overall, while Avery Antelope, also from South Dakota, garnered recognition in fourth place.
Finally, Jace Rich of Wyoming rounded out the top five with a fifth-place finish, highlighting the outstanding achievements of youth in the cattle industry.
Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
