Name: Torie Janee Schwartz                                   

Age: 20

Home State: Indiana

Species and Breeds Shown: Bovine, Shorthorn

Favorite Breed: Shorthorn!

Why?  Not only do I love the colors Red, White, and Roan, but I love the disposition of these cattle. I also enjoy the Shorthorn breeders and events! Way too much fun!

Favorite Stock Show: Lousiville

Why? I have been going there my whole life! There are so many good memories! I also like the fact that EVERYONE is there! You get to see all of your friends plus different cattle.

Favorite Judge: Scott Schaake, Dan Hoge, , Bill Couch, and Jim Williams

Why? I don’t have just one! I think Mr. Schaake does an outstanding job of evaluating cattle and describing them. He is such a gentlemen, and I love that! Dan Hoge is a mentor and past coach of mine and I must say listening to him on the Mic is very interesting. His word usage and phrases are ones that I have utilized. Bill Couch and Mr. Jimmy Williams are ones that can say whatever they want whenever they want! Very entertaining.

How old were you when you first started showing?Eight

What is your biggest accomplishment in the show ring? Winning the Shorthorn show at the IN State Fair in 2005. That was my first time I have ever showed in the 4-H show. Also watching four national champions that we bred win, as well as other genetics in the showring.

Who is your hero? Papa Joe, my father.

If you could go to lunch with anyone at a stock show, who would it be and why? Jerod Shipmen and John Reasor. Jerod is a very sharp cattlemen, as well as too smart for his own good. John is one of my closest friends that I never get to see!

Who is the person who has helped you the most with your show projects? Papa Joe and my four brothers; Tanner and Taylor Schwartz, A.J. And Jerod Metzger.

On a typical school day, what time do you have to get up in the morning? In high school, around 5 a.m. College, whenever I want!

What is your daily routine you use when working with your project? Rinse, brush under a fan until dry, feed, rinse, brush under a fan again about two more times, then turn out and feed.

Favorite tip about showing: Do not ever complain and confront a judge about what he has to say, whether it is true or not. They were hired to judge the show and you were not. Plus, it is just one person’s opinion! Give them the respect, even if you think they do not deserve it.

What’s your typical show ring attire? Starched, Ralph Lauren Button up shirt, starched Cruel girl jeans, Kippys or B.B. simon belt, and my lucchesse or Anderson Beans, depends on the color scheme.

Do you do anything differently when you’re in showmanship versus when you’re just showing in the show? I might be a little more laid back when I am just showing, but no not really.

If you have a choice, would you rather wash the animals or get them dry? Get them dry! Then, you get to sheen them!

Besides showing, what are your hobbies? Livestock judging and shopping.

About how many shows to you get to go to each year? Anywhere from 7 to ten. Depends on the year.

What’s the one show supply you just couldn’t live without on show day? Pink Spray!

Do you have any “good luck charms” about showing?Show Halter

Favorite magazine: Shorthorn Country, Show Circuit, Cosmo ( in that order!)

Favorite web site:www.shorthorn.org or www.breedersworld.com

If you have two animals that win classes, who would be your #1 choice to help show your other animal in the champion drive (adult or junior)? Emily Griffiths

You just won Grand Champion at the biggest show ever. You and your family get a free dinner at any restaurant of your choice. Where would you pick? The Golden Ox, Kansas City.