Over 100 people attended the Third Annual “Lincoln County 4-H Steer & Heifer Show Shootout” held Saturday, August 28, at Serendipity Farm, the home of Katrina and Doug Harmon on Lovelace Road.

During the evening, seven Lincoln County 4-Hers exhibited 13 of the finest steers and heifers in the state.

Carson Goldman showed the grand champion steer and C.J. Goldman, the reserve champion steer, while C.J. Goldman exhibited both the grand champion and reserve champion heifers.

Other 4-Hers participating in the event were Sadie Partridge, Bentley Beggs, Ivie Aycock, Presley Partridge, and Tanner Aycock.

The judge for the occasion was Josh Whitworth, a member of the animal science livestock judging team at the University of Georgia.

Following welcoming remarks given by Dr. Doug Harmon and a prayer delivered by Stan Tankersley, the show got underway.

The results of the Lincoln County 4-H Steer & Heifer Show Shootout appear below:

Heifer Show

C.J. Goldman, grand champion and reserve champion.

Class 1 – Light Weight: Ivie Aycock, first place.

Class 2 – Heavy Weight: C.J. Goldman, first and second place.

Steer Show

Carson Goldman, grand champion (light-weight class), and C.J. Goldman, reserve champion (medium weight class).

Class 1 – Light Weight: Carson Goldman, first place; Sadie Partridge, second place; Tanner Aycock, third place; and Ivie Aycock, fourth place.

Class 2 – Medium Weight: C.J. Goldman, first place; Sadie Partridge, second place; Ivie Aycock, third place; and Presley Partridge, fourth place.

Class 3 – Heavy Weight: Bentley Beggs, first place, and C.J. Goldman, second place. Showmanship

Champion Junior Showman: Carson Goldman.

Junior Showmanship: Carson Goldman, first place; Presley Partridge, second place; and Tanner Aycock, third place.

Champion Senior Showman: Bentley Beggs.

Senior Showmanship: Bentley Beggs, first place; Ivie Aycock, second place; C.J. Goldman, third place; and Sadie Partridge, fourth place.

According to Monte Stephens, Lincoln County extension agent in charge of 4-H and youth development and ring announcer for the shootout, “This particular steer and heifer show was a ‘prospect show,’ where the animals were judged on ‘projected finishes.’ Over time, the animals will continue to grow and change as they develop into market and breeding stock.”

Stephens went on to say, “I’m very proud of our livestock program and of all of the 4-Hers involved in the steer and heifer project.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our many supporters, sponsors, and livestock parents and volunteers, especially John Welch, Chris Goldman, and the Harmons, for all of their hard work and dedication. We are truly blessed.”

At the conclusion of the steer and heifer show, Lincoln County’s showmen from the past entered the ring to compete in the “Old Timers Show Division.”

“There were cheers all around for these showmen from days gone by, who enjoyed competing once again as well as reminiscing about their experiences showing livestock,” said Stephens.

Josh Whitworth of UGA also served as the judge for this event.

First place went to Tina Goldman.

For more information about taking part in the Lincoln County 4-H Show Program, call the extension office at 706-359-3233 or drop by the office located at 248 N. Peachtree Street.