Forever A Champion

01/29/2026

Applications for this years Forever A Champion Jacob Hines Memorial scholarships are available.
Applications are posted on the Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show website:
www.KCJLS.com
Or if you email [email protected]
I can send you one.

Best of luck everyone.

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11/08/2025

Lamb / Goat Exhibitors - You will show in the “pig” Arena today!
Not the Pavillion

11/05/2025

🌟 IT’S HERE! 🌟
The 2025 Forever a Champ Memorial Show is just THREE DAYS AWAY! 😃

We are so excited to welcome everyone back for another great weekend of showing, friendship, and fun!
Here are some important updates and reminders to help you get ready 👇

📞 QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP!
Contact any of our team members:
📱 James Hines – (972) 965-3719
📱 Kristi Jackson – (214) 399-6710
📱 Emily Reynolds – (972) 935-7045
📱 Terry Evans – (972) 989-8645

🎟️ ENTRY INFO:
🔗 Register here: https://showman.app/shows #/forever-a-champion-jacob-hines-memorial-078f/

💵 Registration can also be done the day of the show — payments accepted by cash or credit card.

🚜 Grounds open Friday at 4:00 PM for early move-in.
🪵 Pellet shavings only (except for swine).
⚡ Generators are encouraged.

🕕 CHECK-IN:
📝 6:30 – 8:30 AM
❗️ All exhibitors must check in by 8:30 AM!
📏 Market Exhibitors: Don’t forget to bring your weights! Scales will be on site.

🏆 JUDGES:
🐮 Jr. Cattle – Justin Olson
🐑 Lamb – Skylar Shivley
🐐 Goat – Skylar Shivley
🐷 Swine – Matt McKinley

🎁 AWARDS:
🔹 Buckles for Breed (Heifers, Lambs, Pigs) & Division (Steers, Goats)
🔹 YETIs for Reserves
🔹 Showmanship Buckles for ALL Age Divisions!
• Jr: 9–11 years
• Int: 12–14 years
• Sr: 15 & up

🧴 Sullivan’s Show Supply will be on-site for all your last-minute show needs!

💜 We know there are lots of shows happening this weekend, and we’re truly grateful for every family choosing to spend their weekend with us. Wherever you go, we hope you have fun, make memories, and enjoy this incredible show season!

We can’t wait to see everyone soon!

11/03/2025

🏆 Coming Up This Weekend!
5th Annual Forever a Champion – Jacob Hines Memorial Show

We can’t wait to see everyone for another amazing weekend of competition, community, and celebration!

📅 Event Details

Dates: November 8 & 9
Entry Link: https://showman.app/shows #/forever-a-champion-jacob-hines-memorial-078f/

Check-In: 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM

🔹 All exhibitors must enter via the Showman link
🔹 You must check in on show day
🔹 Market exhibitors: Scales on site - Please bring your weights to Check-In

🕘 Show Start Times

All shows begin at 9:00 AM with Showmanship Classes

Saturday
🐐 Goats (Showmanship first)
🐑 Lambs (following goats)
🐄 Junior Cattle (Showmanship, then steers)

Sunday
Swine Show (showmanship first)
Open Cattle Show

🏅 Awards
And of course… BUCKLES, BUCKLES, and MORE BUCKLES!

Class Winners: Show towel & ribbons
Breed/Division Champions: Buckles
Reserve Champions: Yetis
Heifer Divisions: Banners
Overall Champions: Buckles

💥 Showmanship
Entry: $10 at the gate (P*e Wee – Free!)
Awards: Buckles for all showmanship champions
⭐ Special Senior Showmanship Judge: Isabelle Suits

Judges:
Lambs/Goats: Skylar Shively
Swine: Matt McKinley
Junior Cattle (Sat): Justin Olson
Open Cattle (Sun): James Mazurkiewicz

Join us for an unforgettable weekend honoring Jacob and celebrating the incredible hard work of all our exhibitors.

We’ll see you in the show ring! 💪🐄🐖🐑🐐

10/28/2025

About two weeks out from the 5th edition of the Forever A Champion Jacob Hines Memorial Show.

All info including Judges on the Showman App
Enter today to help simplify checkin on showday.
Market animals will need to bring weights to checking. Scales available on the showgrounds

https://showman.app/shows #/forever-a-champion-jacob-hines-memorial-078f

08/18/2025

5th Annual Forever A Champion judges will be:

Lambs/Goats - Skylar Shively
Hogs - Matt McKinley
Jr Cattle - Justin Olson
Cattle Sr Showmanship - Isabelle Suits
Open Cattle - James Mazurkiewicz

08/08/2025

Getting ready for what promises to be the best one yet.
Mark your calendars for Nov 8/9 for the 5th Annual Forever A Champion Jacob Hines Memorial Show.

Entries will be on Showman App.
Check in will be from 6:30 to 8:30 and Showmanship will start at 9am.

Pigs: We split the Cross division and added Light Cross and Dark Cross.

We’ll announce judges next week.

05/01/2025

2025 Scholarship Finalist
6/6

Katie Jouett

Katie Jouett is a member of Kaufman County 4H and Kaufman FFA. She began her journey when she was eight years old showing goats. Since that time she has also participated in showing lambs, breeding goats, shooting sports, public speaking, ag mechanics, livestock judging, livestock skillathon, and serve served as the TYLA (Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador) . She is currently serving as the 4-H District IV President and State Council Member. She plans to study ag science at Texas Tech in the fall and hopes to eventually be in the dental field. Katie currently attends Kaufman high school and is the daughter of Josh and Amanda Jouett.

05/01/2025

2025 Scholarship Finalist
5/6

Kadance Glosson

Kadance Glosson represents the Royce City FFA chapter and Colin County 4H. Cadence shows livestock and competes in competitive shooting competitions. Her show career began with one goat at the age of six and continued in Hallsville FFA chapter where she eventually moved to Dorber lambs. She has participated in Career and Leadership Development Events and held leadership roles, including chapter reporter for FFA and various positions in 4H. She received her Lone Star Legree and earned the Lamb Production Award for four years. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the powerlifting manager, and is part of Diva Wow (a women’s gun club). This year she was named “Top Dog” and received the Beacon Award. Kadance plans to study agriculture economics and business at Texas Tech to become an agribusiness attorney. She is the daughter of Josh and Stacy Glosson.

05/01/2025

2025 Scholarship Finalist
4/6

Quinn Hartley

Quinn Hartley is the son of Patrick and Brandy Hartley, and he resides in Kaufman County where he attends Kaufman high school. Growing up as the son of an ag teacher, Quinn has always been very involved in his local FFA Chapter and the livestock industry. Quinn‘s passion for showing, and judging livestock began in the third grade and has continued through his senior year. He has shown goats, lambs, pigs, and ag mechanics. He has served as the Kaufman FFA President and District I First Vice President, and received the FFA Lone Star Degree. He has also participated in athletics and is a member of the National Honor Society. Quinn plans to attend Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, where he will continue to hone his skills by participating on the livestock judging team while pursuing a degree in animal science. He hopes to one day become an industry leader in animal reproduction.

05/01/2025

2025 Scholarship Finalist
3/6

Cole Coufal

Cole Coufal from Freestone County is an active member of the 4H and FFA. He currently serves as Freestone County 4-H President, the District 8 First Vice Chairman, and represents District 8 4-H on the State 4-H Council. Cole also serves as the Treasurer for the Fairfield FFA chapter, is Senior Class President, and the Vice President of the FHS Beta Club. Cole enjoys competitively showing sheep and goats at competitions across Texas. He works hard and knows that the life lessons from the barn or priceless. His dedication to leadership and agriculture has driven him to pursue a future in animal science. Cole plans to attend Texas A&M university, where he aims to expand his knowledge and continue his involvement in agriculture, with a future career in animal reproduction. Cole is the son of Dustin and Brigit Coufal.

05/01/2025

2025 Scholarship Finalist
2/6

Newt Richmond

Newt Richmond has lived in Kaufman Texas his whole life. His parents, Cody and Jamie Richmond, have always been his biggest supporters. Growing up in Kaufman has given me a strong sense of community and belonging. I attend Kaufman high school where I be balance academics, athletics, and a strong passion for showing cattle. I’ve always been a member of Kaufman FFA, where I have learned valuable life lessons. After school, I plan to attend the Fire Academy to pursue career in firefighting. This path excites me because it allows me to serve and protect my community. After gaining experience in the field, my goal is to start my own business, combining my skills and entrepreneurial spirit. My journey so far has been shaped by hard work and determination. I look forward to the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.