Donors Broke Records During The 2022 Junior Market Barrow Auction

HOUSTON, TX -- Donors and volunteers dressed in pink, along with spectators, flooded into the NRG Arena Sales Pavilion to witness record breaking bids for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Barrows.

Grand Champion Barrow, exhibited by 18-year-old Kaden Cole Phillips from Smith County 4-H, sold for a record of $250,000 to Lisa M. Blackwood, Jackie and Jon Hodges – In Memory of Jon Hodges Jr., Dorothy and Darrel Pearson, and Gregg Reyes – Reytec Construction.

The Black Cross Barrow, Hank, strutted around the auction stage as the crowd erupted when the record-breaking bid was announced.

“The day we saw him, we knew we found a special one,” said Kaden.

Reserve Grand Champion Barrow, exhibited by 9-year-old Reed Schacher from Dumas FFA, sold to Cristina and Chris Box, Tristin and Joe Durham, Bridgette and John Grimes, and Amey French and Mark Ward. Another Rodeo record was broken, as the barrow sold for $200,000.

“This experience is priceless and we are blessed to be able to do this. It’s our kids and it’s our future,” said Chris Box.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2022 Rodeo continues through March 20. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.

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