Brynn Mason with Jazzy prior to being named grand champion in the senior division of the goat show at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo Thursday, Aug. 14. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
August 14, 2025
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But just being cute doesn’t cut it — judge Karly Hanson said she’s looking for knowledgeable competitors with confidence when watching youth in the showmanship ring. Dairy goats and meat goats have different criteria for judging, and competitors need to know how to properly show off each animal.