Atascadero teen shows reserve champion crossbred gilt at Arizona National Livestock show
–The Arizona National Livestock show 2017 National Reserve Champion Crossbred Gilt was shown by Eleanor Boba from Atascadero. “It was a goal of mine,” Boba said. “I didn’t think I would get the opportunity to receive this honor. I’m so excited.”
Boba, 18, is attending California Polytechnic University (CalPoly), has been showing hogs for 12 years and is a eight year exhibitor at the Arizona National. “This pig is heavy structured, awesome to look at, great design,” said swine judge Brian Anderson.
The Arizona National Livestock Show, an annual Phoenix tradition since 1948, is the largest livestock show in the Southwest bringing more than 1700 head of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats from 27 states to compete for a highly-coveted slot in the Sale of Champions.
