There is a special sense of camaraderie found at the National Junior Angus Show each year that’s hard to describe. This episode’s guests cover finding a supportive community within the Angus breed, the challenges of traveling long distances to attend the show, and the fun and learning experiences along the way. Cailee Flood, of California, and Tripp Gibson, from New Mexico, agree that stepping out of their comfort zones has paid off in a big way. 

HOSTS: Miranda Reiman, Mark McCully and Kyli Kraft 

GUESTS: Tripp Gibson and Cailee Flood 

Roy “Tripp” Gibson, is the son of Roy and Vera Gibson and a fifth-generation rancher from New Mexico. He attended his first National Junior Angus Show in 2020 at age 9 and was instantly hooked. This fall, Tripp will begin his freshman year at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque, where he is also a member of the golf team. 

Cailee Flood, from Oakdale, Calif., is a fifth-generation cattle rancher. With years of experience in 4-H, FFA and leadership roles in the Angus industry, she is pursuing a future in agricultural business and pre-law at Kansas State University. 

CO-HOST: Kyli Kraft is a fifth-generation cattlewoman from the mile-high state of Colorado. She’s been active with the Colorado Junior Angus Association and the National Junior Angus Association. A recent graduate of West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, Kyli now works for the Farm Credit Association in Amarillo. 

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