From Staff Reports

Walker Schrah, an FFA member from Van Alstyne, had an extremely successful run at this year’s Forth Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in Cowtown. Schrah kicked things off by exhibiting the Champion Ewe in the Junior Dorset Sheep and the Champion Ewe and Reserve Champion Ram in the Junior Hampshire Sheep Show on Jan. 22.

The next day turned out to be just as fruitful for Schrah as he exhibited the Supreme Champion Ewe in the Junior Supreme Jr Breeding Champions Show and the Champion Ram and Champion Ewe in the Junior Hampshire Jr Breeding Sheep Show. In addition, Schrah exhibited the First Place Ewe Lamb and Champion Ewe in the Junior Suffolk Jr Breeding Sheep Show

and the Reserve Champion Ewe in the Junior Dorset Breeding Sheep Show.

The 2012 Show is hosting nearly 10,000 junior exhibitors from across Texas, competing for prizes and $94,065.00 in premiums.

Since 1896, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has remained a prominent figure in the livestock industry. The nation’s oldest livestock show will see nearly 22,000 head of world-class livestock roll through “cowtown” between Jan. 13 - Feb. 4. While the show is continually looking ahead, the focus on the livestock industry and the youth is unwavering. “One of the show’s main priorities is our commitment to the livestock industry and the agriculture leaders of tomorrow,” said Bradford S. Barnes, President and General Manager of the Fort Worth Stock Show. “Junior exhibitors learn many valuable life lessons during their years of showing livestock, which will serve them well throughout their lives. Our Show ensures a progressive future for agriculture by assisting in the development and education of 4-H and FFA students.”

The 116th edition of the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo offers visitors a chance to experience the unique western lifestyle along with a one-of-a-kind combination of history, tradition and Western heritage. For more information and a detailed daily schedule, visit www.fwssr.com.