Little - Department of Animal Science

The Block & Bridle Club would
like to thank the following
people for making this show a
success
John Bennett
Tina Burnham
Mary-Margaret Cole
Dr. Michael Darre
Dr. Thomas Hoagland
Dave Macha
Lisa Nowak
Kathy Noyes
Kathy Pelletier
Jennifer Simoniello
Dr. Steven Zinn
UConn Drill Team
UConn Extension Office
And all of our sponsors
UConn’s 85th Annual
Little International
Livestock Show
Livestock
Luau
November 1, 2014
Block & Bridle Club Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Marshal
Fundraising
Publicity
Historian
Advisors
Beef
Sheep
Dairy
Poultry
Swine
Horse
Beef
Sheep
Dairy
Poultry
Swine
Horse
Emma Lawlor
Rachel Holden
Eduardo Carvajal
Abigail Ruane
AJ Terracciano
Kelsey Karp
Victoria Vendetta
Brigid Ernst
Dr. Thomas Hoagland
Dr. Michael Darre
Judges
Rachel Bespuda
Matt Syme
Ashley Lanz
Robert Owsiany
Crista Burke
Emily Locke
Species Chairs
Matthew McIntosh
AJ Terracciano
Brigid Ernst
Ashlie Johnson
Kimberly Grendzinski
Victoria Vendetta
Special Thanks To…..
Announcer
John Bennett; UConn Horse Barn Manager
What is Little I?
The Little International Livestock
Show, or Little “I”, is UConn’s version of
the International Livestock show. As a
grade for the Introduction to Animal
Science class, students are assigned an
animal from the species of their choice
and then learn how to show it. For two
months, they train and fit their animals
so they look their best on show day.
The Little “I” is hosted by the UConn
Block and Bridle Club and the
Department of Animal Science and
made possible by all of our sponsors
and dedicated members.
Enjoy the show!
2014 Little International
Schedule of Events
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:15
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
Ring I
Novice Sheep
Exp. Sheep
Herdsmen
Beef
Ring II
Novice Beef
Exp. Beef
Opening Ceremonies
Morgan Drill Team
Novice Swine
Novice Poultry
Exp. Swine
Exp. Poultry
4-H/FFA show
Lunch Break
Celebrity Swine
Novice Horse
Novice Dairy
Exp. Horse
Exp. Dairy
Premier Training
Premier Showmanship Class
3:00 Awards Ceremony and Ice
Cream Social in the arena following the
show! All are welcome
Sheep
Dairy
Poultry
Swine
Horse
Emma Lawlor
Nicolas Strain
Sarylis Negron
Jaquelin Lee
Eduardo Carvajal
Julia Bedos
Mattie Harris
Ashley Allard
Valerie Wartschow
Abby Ruane
Colin Seigmund
Lauren Baur
Tanner Francis
Kelsey Karp
Monica Krupski
Jenifer Pantazis
Lexi Gallina
Katie Speer
Farzana Zubair
Gabby Arnold
Rachel Holden
Kelsey Deutsch
Lindsay Johnson
Rachel Ghiroli
Nicole Maturo
Join us in the arena following the show
for the Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream
COUNTRY COMPANIONS
VETERINARY SERVICES
“Care for most Creatures Great and Small”
116 Old Amity Road
Bethany, CT
Greetings From the Block & Bridle Club President
203-393-PETS (7387)
Aloha and Welcome to 85th Annual Little I Livestock Show!
Today serves as the acme of so much hard work and
dedication. For our exhibitors, it means putting months of
training and relationship building to the test with their
animals in the show ring. For the members of Block and
Bridle and the UConn Animal Science Department, it means
enjoying the day in which so much planning and
preparation went into. I would like to first extend a huge
thank you for all who made today possible – your support
and generosity helped make this day a success. I would also
like to congratulate everyone showing today, your hard
work has finally paid off! On behalf of all of the
chairpersons and herdsmen, we have enjoyed having this
opportunity to get to know you all and watch you grow in
preparation for today. We will keep a seat open for any of
you who would like to maintain a relationship with Block
and Bridle and want to enjoy more time with the livestock
in the future. Along with the entire Block and Bridle Club, I
wish everyone here good luck and thank you again for
joining us!
We provide veterinary medical care for your pets and farm
animals.
Kimberly McClure Brinton, DVM
Tracy Johnson, DVM
Shannon Brighenti, DVM
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Emma Lawlor
Block & Bridle President
Good Luck Emma and “Susan”
Guest of
Distinction
The UConn Block & Bridle Club would
like to honor Dr. Thomas Hoagland
as our 2014 Guest of Distinction. Dr. Hoagland has been an
Animal Science professor at UConn for 34 years, teaching a
variety of classes that focus on livestock production. He
received an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
in 1969 from Northeastern University then enrolled at
UConn to earn both a Bachelor’s Degree (1973) and
Master’s Degree (1975) in Animal Science. He later earned
his Ph.D in Animal Breeding from Oklahoma State
University in 1980. Inspired by one of his professors from
UConn, Dr. Donald Kinsman, Dr. Hoagland took a job as an
Assistant Professor teaching in the UConn Department of
Animal Science. In addition to teaching, Dr. Hoagland is the
advisor for the Block and Bridle Club. Each year he travels
with the club to the annual National Convention and
Northeast Students Affiliate competition as well as
generously donating his time and money to several other
club functions, including Little I. We would like to thank
him for all of the time and support he gives to both the club
and the Department of Animal Science and we are honored
to have him as our Guest of Distinction.
Thank you and congratulations Dr. Hoagland!
-Members of the Block & Bridle Club
Love, Mom, Paige, Grandma, Grandpa,
Uncle Robbie, Aunt Darri & Uncle Tommy
Join Alpha Gamma Rho
UConn’s professional agricultural fraternity
Little “I” Livestock Show
Opening Ceremonies
Saturday November 1, 2014
AGR is a professional and social fraternity
that focuses on building social and
professional bonds through agriculture and
similar recreational interests. Our brothers
share a common interest in agriculture,
natural resources, and the environment and
network with agribusinesses throughout
the region to promote professional and
personal growth.
The house is located a mile off campus on
Route 195 and is on 6 acres, privately
owned by the Alpha Nu Nutmeg Alumni.
If interested in joining, please contact our
Recruitment Chair Will Oliver at
William.oliver@uconn.edu
National Anthem: Corey Thomas
Flag Presentation: Morgan Drill Team
Welcome: Dr. Michael J. Darre
Professor, Animal Science
Presentation of Little I Royalty
Novice Sheep
01. Annalisa Fama
02. Kara Gorski
03. Christina Ham
04. Mikayla Hood
05. DiOnte Moore
06. Bayley Morton
07. Sara Nestrowitz
08. Chloe Ralston
09. Kaysee Shuster
10. Alyssa Tournaud
Robbinsville, NJ Bonnie
Colchester, CT Lucy
Hollis Center, ME Val
Thomaston, CT Mellie
Bridgeport, CT Stephanie
Guildford, CT
Sweet Pea
Washington, NJ Tracey
North Haven, CT Glinda
Seymour, CT
Luna
Ellington, CT
Lana
The Champions…
Sponsored By: Country Companions in memory of
Marilyn Morin
Novice Sheep Champion
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Novice Sheep Reserve Champion
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Join UConn Dairy Club!
We are an interactive club that
focuses on all things dairy. Every
year we travel to Toronto to visit
various dairy farms and the Royal
Fair. Dairy club also hosts the Dairy
Show each spring and brings a
Production Herd to the Big E.
Meetings are every Monday night at
6:30 in the George White Library
For more information email
ucdairyclub@gmail.com
Experienced Sheep
11. Marc Acri
12. Samantha Calzone
13. Rebecca Dumeng
14. Julie Garay
15. Summer Hoogenboom
16. Melissa Johnston
17. Gia Kingston
18. Deanna Puchalski
19. Taylor Rinheart
20. Amanda Roy
21. Sarena Stogden
Good Luck Sam
and Lullaby!
Watertown, CT
East Islip, NY
Storrs, CT
Groton, CT
Brookfield, CT
Hebron, CT
Old Lyme, CT
Middlefield, CT
Plainville, CT
Mansfield, CT
Ledyard, CT
The Champions…
Cloud
Delilah
Daisy
Julia
Tally
Buckin’ Bronco
Winona
Dolly
Callie
Bridget
Nina
Sponsored By: Brian and Monique Roy
Experienced Sheep Champion
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Experienced Sheep Reserve Champion
Novice Beef
Sponsored By: Andrea and Rocco Valluzzo
22. Ashley Marshall
23. Brianna Bergen
24. Chris Clarke
25. Colton Faria
26. Emily Hughes
27. Kira Secor
28. Molly Riser
29. Olivia Corazzini
30. Sam Rizika
31. Skylar Schultz
32. Tabitha Nolan
Winsted, CT
Holliston, MA
Jewel
Sebastian
Shadow
Stonington, CT Monique
Cromwell, CT
Bella
Upper Saddle River, NJ Tank
Preston, CT
Spike
Middlefield, CT Steak
Wellesley, MA Norman
Glastonbury, CT Bessie
Bristol, CT
Thelma
The Champions…
Sponsored By: Dr. Tom and Robin Hoagland
Novice Beef Champion
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Novice Beef Reserve Champion
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Julie- Good
luck and have
a fun show
with
Penelope!
Love
Grammie
Trudy,
Mom, Dad
and the rest
of the crew!
Experienced Beef
Sponsored By: The Stanavage Ranch
33. Alan Panciera
34. Alicia Audet
35. Allison Valluzzo
36. Jenny Duffy
37. Luis Torres
38. Molly Stanavage
39. Kate Ciarletta
40. Sara Rothery
41. Lucas Lorcheveque
42. Kaylee Buda
43. Michael Orticelli
Sarena,
No matter what you do in life,
know that we will always be
proud of you.
Love, Mom and Dad
Little Sis,
You’re doin’ cool things and
lookin’ fab. Love you! Keep up
the good work.
Janae
South Windsor, CT
Harwinton, CT
Danbury, CT
Acton, MA
Simsbury, CT
Colchester, CT
Windham, CT
Bellmore, NY
Hebron, CT
Pearl River, NY
Easton, CT
Brutus
UC Miss Gypse
Moofasa
Sadie
Spanky
Rita
Tuuka
Marvel
Star Lord
Berthalamoo
Rocky
The Champions…
Sponsored By: Michele and Brian Rothery
Experienced Beef Champion
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Experienced Poultry Beef Champion
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Novice Poultry
44. Erika Kam
San Ramon, CA
45. Brandon Scanlon Broad Brook, CT
46. Stephanie Michaud Wallingford, CT
47. Tiana Lazo
Milford, CT
48. Nicole Miller
Rye, NY
49. Dylan McAllister Middlebury, CT
50. William Bodrin Enfield, CT
51. David Kuhn
Sherman, CT
52. Andrew Montie Putnam, CT
Mother Clucker
Swabbin
Ava
Cruella
Henrietta
Beaky
Chrone
A$AP Bird
Greta
The Champions…
Sponsored By: Country Companions Vet Services
Novice Poultry Champion
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Novice Poultry Reserve Champion
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UConn Block and Bridle’s Annual
Holiday Ham Sale
UConn Block and Bridle club will once again be
selling hams this holiday season. The hams are
maple-cured, smoked and ready to eat. We also
will be selling bacon wrapped Choice beef
tenderloin that are cut and wrapped by our
student members.
Ham orders can be whole, halved or cut into
steaks.
A $20 cash or check deposit is required for each
order placed.
For more information, contact Abby Ruane at
(203) 586-9983 or abigail.ruane@uconn.edu
Experienced Poultry
Sponsored By: Nelson and Susan Gonzalez
53. Ryan Gelinas
Stafford Springs, CT Elmo
54. Helen Villafuerte-Davila Fairfield, CT
Condor
55. Tashua Sotil
East Granby, CT
Gloria
56. Shannon Allen
New Britain, CT
Vladimir Poopin
57. Ben Robinson
Glastonbury, CT
Spicy Wing
58. Anthony Russo
Coventry, CT
Sandra
59. Mariah Carvalho
Waterbury, CT
Cheeky
Chiquita
60. Kelly Chuquihuanca Glastonbury, CT
61. Jeanette Gonzalez Norwalk, CT
Little Red
The Champions…
Sponsored By: UCONN Poultry Club
Experienced Poultry Champion
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Experienced Poultry Reserve Champion
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Novice Swine
Sponsored By: The Correa Family
62. Laura Burban
63. Julie Bosland
64. Ezequiel Ruiz
65. Bree Dimaio
66. Abby Langevin
67. Briana Nocera
68. Jennifer Heslin
69. Catherine Cabano
70. Daisy Corporal
71. Brigit Huwyler
72. Sarah Boucher
Branford, CT
Albert Einswine
North Attleboro, MA Penelope
Waterbury, CT
Rocky
North Branford, CT Hinley
West Hartford, CT
Bristol, CT
Plainville, CT
Greenwhich, CT
New Haven, CT
Stamford, CT
Stafford Springs, CT
Harley
Zingarina
Olive
Piggy Azalea
Charlie
Bart
Chili
The Champions…
Novice Swine Champion
Little International King and Queen
The Little I King and Queen
are nominated by the Block & Bridle Club
members. This honor is
a fun reward for being a
contributing member of the club.
Little I King: AJ Terracciano
Little I Queen: Victoria Vendetta
Outstanding Block & Bridle Club
Members
Each year, three students are honored
for their outstanding service to the
Block & Bridle Club, academic performance,
and agricultural activities.
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Outstanding Senior: Eduardo Carvajal
Novice Swine Reserve Champion
Outstanding Member: Kelsey Karp
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Outstanding Herdsman: Sarylis Negron
Little “I” Demonstrations
UConn Morgan Drill Team
The UConn Morgan Drill Team, coached by Kathy
Pelletier, has been promoting the UConn Morgans
since 1986. The 12 member team performs
demonstrations of drill movements set to music.
We appreciate the Drill Team serving as our
demonstration segment this year.
Celebrity Swine Show
Sponsored By: The Deutsch Family
Showing today are some local “Celebrities” that are well
known among the College of Agriculture, UConn Athletics,
and throughout the campus. Thank you to everyone who
took the time to try something different and for everything
you do for UConn!
4-H and FFA show
Sponsored By: Country Companions
Local 4-Hers are invited to practice showing their choice of
dairy, poultry or sheep this year. Many of them have
experience showing at their 4-H fairs while others are
looking for the opportunity to learn about a new species.
Good luck to all those who participate!!
Experienced Swine
Sponsored By: The Holden Family
73. Tori Travers
Ipswich, MA
Zoey
74. Natalia Gil
N. Grosvenordale, CT Luna
75. Emma Potter
Torrington, CT
Pepper
76. Mark Taylor
Hamden, CT
Wanda
77. Katie Libbey
Manchester, CT Porky Jeff
78. Melina Rothert Middletown, CT Peter Porker
Daisy Dunkin
79. Sofia Santacaterina Fairfield, CT
80. Matt McIntosh Lisbon, CT
Thomas Hogland
81. Jennifer Ericson Bozrah, CT
Pigasus
82. Samantha Klett Berlin, CT
Ebab
83. Jenna Bartosiewicz Milford, CT
Albie
The Champions…
Experienced Swine Champion
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Experienced Swine Reserve Champion
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Thank you to all our sponsors!
Novice Horse-in-Hand
Sponsored By: Tommy and Darri Milianta
Patty Clarke and Peg and Frank Joblon
84. Lindsay Bavone Southbury, CT
U.C. Classy Zippy Time
85. Emma Clarke
Westchester, NY U.C. Susan’s Legacy
86. Olivia Drabicki
Old Greenwich, CT Eclipse
87. Hannah Ellis
Storrs, CT
One Hot Tamale
88. Alexander Granitto Terryville, CT
U.C Angel’s Last Whisper
89. Audree Herrera Symonds New Haven, CT SMP Main Topic
90. Alina Kashkoush Vero Beach, FL
Nantucket Sound
91. Gabrielle Locicero Torrington, CT
U.C. Romeo
92. Kleber Ojeda
Queens, NY
Icon
93. Melissa Sigua
Cuenca, Ecuador Stilwell Suma
94. Kaliana Tom
Meriden, CT
U.C. Holiday Rose
The Champions…
Novice Horse-in-Hand Champion
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Novice Horse-in-Hand Reserve Champion
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Country Companions Veterinary Services
Andrea and Rocco Valluzzo
Dr. Thomas and Robin Hoagland
Nelson and Susan Gonzalez
UConn Poultry Club
UConn Dairy Club
The Holden Family
Dr. Jenifer Nadeau
Dr. Steven Zinn and Dr. Catherine North
Robert and Maureen Sadlowski
Meg and Joe Tramuta
The Deutsch Family
The Correa Family
The Stanavage Ranch
Michele and Brian Rothery
Ryan and Kim Christian
Brian and Monique Roy
Connecticut Farm Bureau
Continental Landscaping LLC
The Bosland Family
The Michelson Family
The Prusak Family
The Gorman Family
The Hoogenboom Family
The Stodgen Family
Patty Clarke
Peg and Frank Joblon
Tommy and Darri Milianta
The Bavone Family
AGR Agricultural Fraternity
Premier Showmen
Sponsored By: Dr. Steven Zinn and Dr. Catherine
North
The Premier Showman is the best showman in the
competition today. The Premier Showman is
versatile, poised, and handles each animal species
with confidence and ease. The showmen
competing in the Premier class are the first and
second place winners of their showmanship class.
Experienced Champion Showman
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Experienced Horse-in-Hand
Sponsored By: Dr. Jenifer Nadeau
95. Kimberly Bienkowski
96. Allison Grabarz
97. Liza Jones
98. Chloe Kaczegowicz
99. Lauren Lavoie
100. Madeline Lesko
101. Morgan McCarthy
102. Katherine Shaffer
103. Whitney Smith
104. Alexandra Van Egas
Waterford, CT
Cheshire, CT
Deep River, CT
Southport, CT
Bristol, CT
Fairfield, CT
Orange, CT
Acton, MA
South Windsor, CT
Southbury, CT
U.C. Mischief Managed
U.C. Shabazz
U.C. Treasure
U.C. Pride and Joy
Stilwell Spy
U.C. Catching Fire
U.C. Zinn’findal
U.C. Habanero
U.C. Chili Pepper
U.C. The Diplomat
Novice Champion Showman
The Champions…
Experienced Reserve Showman
Experienced Horse-in-Hand Champion
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Novice Reserve Showman
Experienced Horse-in-Hand Reserve Champion
Congratulations to all!
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Novice Dairy
Sponsored By: Robert and Maureen Sadlowski
105. Nicholas Baldovin Seymour, CT
106. Emily Begue
Tolland, CT
107. Rachel Conte
Southington, CT
108. Breanne Conway Monroe, CT
109. Lauren Drainville Upton, MA
110. Gabriella Fitzsimmons Wethersfield, CT
111. Laura Jones
Storrs, CT
112. Neisha Nair
Bangalore, India
113. Maddie Sadlowski Southington, CT
114. Kaitlyn Sidman Lebanon, CT
115. Megan Steinhilber Tolland, CT
116. Sophia Tramuta Milford, CT
The Champions…
Change
Caprice
Delight
Laughter
Merlot
Alpha
Bubbleyum
Lydia
Linda
Lacey
Sunshine
Lemonade
Sponsored By: Meg and Joe Tramuta
Experienced Dairy
Sponsored By: Ray and Kim Christian
117. Brian Bostrom
118. Samantha Christian
119. Jessica Everett
120. Haley Gorman
121. Laura Guarino
122. Martine Maschio
123. Casey Merola
124. Amanda Michelson
125. Kyle Petznick
126. Samantha Prusak
127. Steve Reyesgavilan
Berlin, CT
Kennelon, NJ
Wallingford, CT
Guildford, CT
Cheshire, CT
Bethany, CT
Berlin, CT
Bethpage, NY
Queens, NY
Redding, CT
Harwinton, CT
The Champions…
Lexus
Aldi
Lia
Detroit
Peaceful
Vienna
Aurora
Arctic
Dallas
Lullaby
Dolores
Sponsored By: UCONN Dairy Club
Novice Dairy Champion
Experienced Dairy Champion
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Novice Dairy Reserve Champion
Experienced Dairy Reserve Champion
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