Ty Smith repeatedly tapped either side of his pig with a show whip, trying to make the...
Children cross a dangling bridge at the fair in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Monday, March 14, 2022, in Houston.Ty Smith repeatedly tapped either side of his pig with a show whip, trying to make the most of his seconds before a judge at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo before he would have to part with his animal.
“There’s no way to prepare for that,” said Smith’s agriculture teacher, Jarad Flores, full of kindness and support, “other than they know it’s going to happen.” Kids and audience alike intently waited for a motion from the judge’s hands. If the judge pointed straight, a cheer erupted. The child and animal could get a ribbon. If the judge pointed right, silence. It was off to a second judge.
A family embraces a competitor at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo after the child had to say good bye to his pig, Monday, March 14, 2022, in Houston.Volunteer Tajana Surlan watched for those who needed hugs. Surlan loved the camaraderie and hard work she saw, but she couldn’t help but feel sad for the animals. “There’s a crier,” she said, bee-lining with open arms toward the next child in need.
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