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Youth Fitting & Showmanship 

The Youth Fitting and Showmanship Contests at World Dairy Expo provide young exhibitors with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate essential skills in dairy cattle preparation and presentation. Participants gain valuable hands-on experience while competing alongside peers from across the country, making these events a cornerstone of youth involvement at World Dairy Expo.

Fitting Contest

The World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest is open to participants ages 13 to 21.  All contestants must complete registration prior to the event with applicable entry fees required.

Showmanship Contest

The World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest is open to all youth, ages 9 to 21. All contestants must complete registration prior to the event with applicable entry fees required.

For a complete list of 2025 contest rules and regulations, entry form and schedule of events, please click on any of the following links.

For a complete list of 2025 contest rules and regulations, entry form and schedule of events, please click on any of the following links. A Showmanship Contest catalog, outlining heats, will be available prior to contest day.

Watch Live and View Previous Recordings
The WDE Fitting Contest Finals and entire WDE Youth Showmanship Contest were livestreamed by Dairy Agenda Today and World Dairy Expo in 2025.  This gave people all over the world the chance to experience the Contests from home.  We thank Dairy Agenda Today for their continued support. Watch recaps of the 2025 Contests. 

Participant Photos Available
Photos have been uploaded by Dairy Agenda Today.  View the 2025 World Dairy Expo image gallery.

2025 Youth Showmanship Contest Awards

Junior Showmanship

            Intermediate Showmanship

                            Junior Division:

                            1. Cooper Merrill, New York
                            2. Hannah Adams, New York
                            3. Paige Zimerman, Wisconsin
                            4. Kendall Thomas, Ohio
                            5. Jaiden Stull, Ontario, Canada
                            6. Annette Clougherty, Maryland
                            7. Kendyll Kress, Wisconsin
                            8. Molly Meinholz, Wisconsin
                            9. Grace Salter, Florida
                            10. Jada Rauen, Iowa

                            Intermediate Division:

                            1. William Zimmerman, Wisconsin
                            2. Justin Brandel, Wisconsin
                            3. Addison Brown, New York
                            4. Conner Wills, New York
                            5. Stella Schmocker, Wisconsin
                            6. Reid Vandoske, Wisconsin
                            7. Mallory Nifong, Wisconsin
                            8. Deanna Wolfe, New York
                            9. Ian Brick, Wisconsin
                            10. Brady McConnell, Wisconsin
                                                      Senior Showmanship

                                                      Senior Division:

                                                      1. Logan Harbaugh, Wisconsin
                                                      2. Isaac Folts, New York
                                                      3. Sarah Hill, Vermont
                                                      4. Chase Savage, Maryland
                                                      5. Landen Copenhaver, Pennsylvania
                                                      6. Lilly Elsass, Ohio
                                                      7. Aubree Topp, Ohio
                                                      8. Alexis Schultz, New York
                                                      9. Kyla Johnson, Wisconsin
                                                      10. Taylor Mathers, Ontario, Canada

                                                                                 

                                                      Annette Ostrom Memorial Supreme Showman:

                                                      William Zimmerman, Wisconsin

                                                      Annette Ostrom Memorial Reserve Supreme Showman:

                                                      Logan Harbaugh, Wisconsin

                                                      2025 Youth Fitting Contest Awards 

                                                      Intermediate Female Division:

                                                      1. Olivia VanEvera, New York
                                                      2. Kamrie Mauer, Minnesota
                                                      3. Brooke Mueller, Wisconsin
                                                      4. Jadeyn Mueterthies, Iowa
                                                      5. Hailey Kinney, Illinois

                                                            Intermediate Male Division:

                                                            1. Mason Buckley, Ontario Canada
                                                            2. Benny Uhe, Wisconsin
                                                            3. Jacob Schimek, Minnesota
                                                            4. Micholad Bourque, New Brunswick, Canada
                                                            5. Stanley Meacham, Massachusetts

                                                                  Senior Female Division:

                                                                  1. Kayla Trustem, Wisconsin
                                                                  2. Kathrin Hanemann, Wisconsin
                                                                  3. Brooklyn Schwoerer, Wisconsin
                                                                  4. Makenna Mase, Pennsylvania
                                                                  5. Kayla Visser, Minnesota

                                                                        Senior Male Division:

                                                                        1. Wesley Brantner, Pennsylvania
                                                                        2. Payton Calvert, Wisconsin
                                                                        3. Suton Paulson, Illinois
                                                                        4. Dillon Freeman, Indiana
                                                                        5. Alexander Burleigh, Pennsylvania