Ernie Dominguez
Elgin, TX
Youth Heifer Show, New England Regional Hereford Show, Youth Market Show and Youth Hereford Steer Show

Ernie is a third-generation cattleman and grew up in Mercedes, TX where his family ran a commercial herd of Brahman and Charolais cattle. Ernie became active in the livestock industry through his involvement in several breed associations. As a junior exhibitor, Ernie exhibited Indu-Brazil, Brahman, and Maine-Anjou cattle. Ernie then attended Texas State University and the University of Kansas earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Master’s degree in Public Administration.

Ernie now lives in Elgin, Texas and is the Executive Vice President of the American Black Hereford Association and owner of Dominguez Show Cattle &Clinics, raising both club calf and purebred cattle.

Ernie has judged cattle and showmanship shows internationally and throughout the United States including State Fairs in Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho and Texas; Texas majors at Fort Worth, San Antonio, and San Angelo.

His emphasis is “real world cattle” - cattle that are sound, practical, and functional that can not only compete in the show ring but perform out in the pasture.

Tyler Babbs
Assumption, IL
Youth Showmanship, Open Jackpot Steer Show, Open Jackpot Market Heifer Show, NEHCA Open Show, and Open Jackpot Heifer Show

Tyler along with his wife Mady currently reside in Assumption, Illinois. Tyler grew up in central Illinois and showed steers with his family. Tyler was a member of the Illinois State 4-H team and was part of the livestock judging team at Lincoln Land College.

After earning his degree, Tyler went to Sleepy Hollow, New York where he was the show barn manager for Hudson Pines Farm for several years. Tyler has been significantly involved with several different breeds from Illinois to Texas. Tyler currently is the show barn and sale cattle manager at Adcock Land and Livestock where he manages all junior cattle and spring and fall calves for their annual spring and fall sales.

Tyler and Mady are growing their own cow/calf operation in Central Illinois. Tyler has judged in many local and national shows and is looking forward to extending his career with this opportunity as he judges your show and is able to share his passion of analyzing livestock with your youth.

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