Plevna youth shows ranch-raised steer at Champion of Champions

Morgan Rose
Sep 25, 2021
Sep 25, 2021 Updated Sep 28, 2021

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From left to right: Bob, Wylie, Missy and Whitney Thielen pose with Wyatt and Eric the steer at the Champion of Champions steer show

Wyatt and Eric the steer get in some last-minute touches before going in the ring

The judge at the Champion of Champions steers show gives Eric the steer the once over.

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Morgan Rose

On Aug. 28, the Grand and Reserve Champion 4-H/FFA steer from 10 eastern Montana county fairs advanced to the prestigious Champion of Champions steer show, held as a part of the Eastern Montana Fair in Miles City, Mont. Taking place in the heart of Montana beef county, the 20 steers that were displayed at this year’s show were nothing short of excellent.

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