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Buyers Break World Records at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Market Barrow Auction

BUYERS BREAK WORLD RECORDS AT THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ JUNIOR MARKET BARROW AUCTION

Dreams became reality at the 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Market Barrow Auction on Friday, March 15, at the NRG Arena Sales Pavilion.

JUNIOR MARKET BARROW GRAND CHAMPION

Jackie and Jon Hodges, Gary Lawrence – Aura Engineering LLC, Stronghold Companies, and Shannon and Joe Underwood broke a world record with their $245,000 bid for Karley Willenborg’s barrow, “Shannon Barbee.” Karley, 14, earned her first win on Thursday, March 14, after being crowned the Junior Market Barrow Grand Champion.

The Hodges’ have been buyers at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo since 2003 and Grand Champion buyers since 2008.

Jackie said they enjoy helping FFA and 4-H students through the auction because of the hardships she faced in college.

“I struggled to get through college. I had to work and take out student loans,” Jackie said.

Now that the Hodges have successful careers, they made it a priority to contribute to what is most important to them — youth scholarships and education.

Jackie said this is her favorite time of year, but as a member of the Swine Auction Committee, she gets to sell year around.

“It is just a great show and it is exciting, and I am just so honored and blessed to be a part of it,” Jackie said.

JUNIOR MARKET BARROW RESERVE CHAMPION

R.L. Walker Transport, Scott Walker, and Sheri and Rob Walker set another world record when they purchased Bullard FFA member and 15-year-old Sydney Crowder’s Reserve Champion Market Barrow for $195,000.

Scott, who also purchased the Grand Champion Junior Market Turkey, said his love for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ and the kids that participate in it are the reason behind his loyal support.

“I love this place,” Scott said. “Look at these kids, look at our future.”

Scott said it makes him proud to know he’s helped provide opportunity for the next generation.


JUNIOR MARKET BARROWS

GRAND CHAMPION

Exhibitor: Karley Willenborg, 14
• Hometown: Waco, Texas
• Club/Chapter: McLennon County 4-H
• Price: $245,000 (world record)
• Buyers: Jackie and Jon Hodges, Gary Lawrence – Aura Engineering LLC, Stronghold Companies, and Shannon and Joe Underwood
• World Record: $245,000 (2019)

Cap: $50,000 | Guaranteed Payment: $40,000
2018 Price: $214,000 | World Record: $245,000 (2019)

RESERVE CHAMPION

• Exhibitor: Sydney Crowder, 15
• Hometown: Bullard, Texas
• Club/Chapter: Bullard FFA
• Price: $195,000 (world record)
• Buyers: R.L. Walker Transport, Scott Walker, and Sheri and Rob Walker
• World Record: $195,000 (2019)

Cap: $30,000 | Guaranteed Payment: $25,000
2018 Price: $134,000 | World Record: $195,000 (2019)

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