Rabbits, lambs, and life lessons at the Junior Livestock Show!

Welcome back to 78644 Podcast! In this episode host Steven Collins visits the Caldwell County Junior Livestock Show. He chats with local kids and parents about raising animals like rabbits, lambs, and goats. They share fun stories, daily routines, and what it’s like to compete. Guests talk about learning responsibility, making new friends, and staying committed even when it’s tough. Judge Hoppy Haden explains how the show helps kids grow. It’s a fun look at a great local tradition that brings the Lockhart community together.

Guests in This Episode:

• Celia Stevens, Emory Burton, Nicole Stevens & Hoppy Haden - Highlights from the Caldwell County Junior Livestock Show with students and community voices.

What’s Inside:

• How kids in Lockhart learn responsibility by raising animals like rabbits and lambs.
• Why showing animals teaches life lessons like patience and hard work.
• Fun and honest stories from young first-time show participants.
• How parents and judges support the kids and the community spirit.
• Why the livestock show is more than a contest - it’s about fun, learning, and family.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Judge Hoppy Haden on why the livestock show builds responsibility

[00:54] - First-time rabbit mom Nicole Stephens shares her experience

[02:46] - Young participant Ceilia on showing rabbits and daily routines

[05:24] - Funny and honest moments with animals behind the scenes

[06:25] - Emory Burton on raising and competing with market lambs

[07:44] - Why the hard work is always worth it in the end

[09:05] - Little Showman event and the fun of Lockhart’s county show

Follow Our Guests:

• Caldwell County Junior Livestock Show: https://www.ccfaltx.com/ 
• Hoppy Haden: https://hoppyhaden.com/about-judge-haden/ https://www.facebook.com/hoppy.haden.2025 / https://www.instagram.com/hoppy3h4/ 

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Steven Collins: https://www.instagram.com/deadmanonline

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