Livestock Judging

Livestock Judging is the perfect compliment to your education at Lamar. You will learn to accurately evaluate market and breeding livestock, including cattle, sheep, hogs, meat goats, and the occasional horse. You will acquire valuable decision making and communication skills necessary in the agricultural industry. Our program instills confidence, leadership, and teamwork qualities that are best learned outside the classroom.

Livestock Judging will allow you to apply your knowledge and experience at national contests. This allows for meeting and networking with the industry leaders throughout the country. LCC is located in the heart of Colorado cattle country and provides for some of the best opportunities to evaluate livestock on a daily basis.

Meet the Coach
John Ogden
B.S. Texas Tech University		 email: john.ogden@lamarcc.edu
phone:719.336.1671

 

FAQ's: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get involved?

Students who are interested in participating on the Lamar Community College Livestock Judging Team must first apply to the college.

After being accepted to Lamar Community College a student interested in the Livestock Judging program should contact the coach..

Does LCC give scholarships?

LCC offers several scholarships that are academic and merit-based. Visit the financial scholarships section or click to download an application:

When am I eligible to judge?

A student enrolled full time at LCC with a 2.5 GPA or higher is eligible to judge. You have one calendar year of competitive eligibility in livestock judging. A student's one year competitive eligibility does not start until after they judge at a national contest.

During students' freshmen year, they will travel across the country to preparatory contests that are held in the fall. College students begin judging at national contests the fall of their sophomore year at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri and end their junior college career at Houston Livestock Show in Houston, Texas.

National contests:

  • American Royal - Kansas City, Missouri
  • North American International Livestock Exposition - Louisville, Kentucky
  • Arizona National - Phoenix, Arizona
  • National Western Stock Show - Denver, Colorado
  • Southwest Exposition - Ft. Worth, Texas
  • San Antonio Stock Show - San Antonio, Texas
  • Houston Livestock Show - Houston, Texas
What are the advantages of judging for LCC?

Budgeted money that will cover all or a portion of:

  • Tuition & fees
  • Entry fees
  • Transportation expenses
  • Lodging expenses
  • Meal money

Small College

  • Student faculty relationships
  • Located in the heart of agriculture country in Colorado
  • Networking with agriculture industry leaders