The 2026 Texas Junior Angora Goat
Show Check in
of goats was held the Friday before the show beginning about 3:00
p.m., concluding about 7:00 PM. Our judge this year was Andy Laughlin. The show Saturday saw Exhibitors and their families arriving early to prepare their angora goats for the show and the show began at 8:00 AM with the presenting of the United States and Texas flags by Andie Harter and Catrina Craddock. Ricki Venable lead the group in singing the National Anthem followed by Karlyn Patterson leading everyone in prayer. Dr. Fred Speck then made a short announcement introducing the show Judge and arena show hands. The judging of the six classes of angora goats began after the opening ceremonies and included: Class 1 – Buck Kids, Class 2 – Yearling Bucks, Class 3 – Aged Bucks, Class 4 – Kid Does, Class 5 – Yearling Does and then Class 6 – Aged Does. Winners in these classes were: Class 1 – Buck Kids: 1st Place – Stella Harter, 2nd Place – Andie Harter After the judging of the goat classes was completed the Champion goats for Bucks & Does were judged and awarded. Winners of these awards were: Champion Registered Angora Buck – Ian Michael Garcia And finally the judging for the Show Grand Champions was performed with the winners of these awards being: Grand Champion Angora Goat of Show – Ian Michael Garcia Awards were also presented for: TJAGS Junior Showmanship – Stella Harter Over $30,000 was awarded to Exhibitors in scholarships and premiums and many belt buckles, rosettes and added premiums were also awarded. To the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Registered Angora Goat and Premier Exhibitor $10,000 scholarships were awarded. Premiums totaled $5506. To the Top Hand exhibitor $300 cash and a buckle were awarded. Added premiums were given to over 80% of all entries in the show! The least amount given to a placing animal was $25. That amount covers the entry fee ($25) of that animal. The fact an exhibitor can recover a large portion of their entry fees helps make this the best attended show in the world. This year entries are up 21%!! We need to say “Thanks!” to our show sponsors who donated over $13,000 to date in support of this year’s event. We must give a huge “Thanks!” to Linda Speck and her crew who arranged for, and served, the noon meal. They prepared the side dishes including the beans and potato salad - no small project! The brisket was provided by the Simon family. And finally, thanks to all our Exhibitors and their families and friends. Without their preparation and participation this event would not be possible. The time they spend in preparation for and showing their angora goats is tremendous. Thank you for your contribution to the show. For more information, contact Fred Speck
at 830.459.0549, email to fspeck@stx.rr.com We look forward to seeing you in January 2027 at the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville for the next TJAGS show! |