Simm Solution Heifer From Holt Reigns Supreme After State Fair

The Simmental Solution heifer exhibited by Cealy Bedwell of Clinton County that won Supreme Champion at the Show-Me Shoot Out on Aug. 19th, 2023, during the 121st Missouri State Fair. (Photo by Kyle Hill, Alpha Ag Network)

An incoming sixth-grader from Clinton County took advantage of her second trip to the Show-Me Shoot Out on Saturday, as her Simmental solution heifer won Supreme Champion to cap off a successful year at the Missouri State Fair. Cealy Bedwell said she showed more confidence after appearing in last year’s inaugural event.

Central MO Info · 23 0822 Cealy Bedwell on her heifer winning Supreme Champion cut 1

Bedwell explained how she aimed to not show nerves to the judges or her heifer.

Central MO Info · 23 0822 Cealy Bedwell on her heifer winning Supreme Champion cut 2

She has this advice for potential exhibitors:

Central MO Info · 23 0822 Cealy Bedwell on her heifer winning Supreme Champion cut 3

Bedwell claimed a $2,500 prize for her heifer earning Supreme Champion. Reserve Supreme Champion honors went to Ellie Dill of Marshfield for her Limousin, repeating last year’s finish. Dill collected a $2,000 prize for second, and earned another $1,000 for having the best heifer born-and-bred in Missouri. Mallarie Yokley of Vernon County finished third and earned $1,500 for her Limousin. Last year’s Supreme Champion exhibitor, Addison Ward of Jackson County, placed fourth with her Angus and won $1,000. Jenna Hasekamp of Centralia rounded out the top five, claiming $500 with her Charolais.