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 Emma Lawlor Vice President Rachel Holden Secretary Eduardo Carvajal Treasurer Abigail Ruane Marshal AJ Terracciano Fundraising Kelsey Karp Publicity Victoria Vendetta Historian Brigid Ernst Advisors Dr. Thomas Hoagland Dr. Michael Darre Judges Beef Rachel Bespuda Sheep Matt Syme Dairy Ashley Lanz Poultry Robert Owsiany Swine Crista Burke Horse Emily Locke

Species Chairs Beef Matthew McIntosh Sheep AJ Terracciano Dairy Brigid Ernst Poultry Ashlie Johnson Swine Kimberly Grendzinski Horse 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

Ring I Ring II 9:00 Novice Sheep Novice Beef 9:30 Exp. Sheep Exp. Beef 10:00 Opening Ceremonies Morgan Drill Team 10:30 Novice Swine Novice Poultry 11:00 Exp. Swine Exp. Poultry 11:30 4-H/FFA show 12:00 Lunch Break 12:15 Celebrity Swine 12:30 Novice Horse Novice Dairy 1:00 Exp. Horse Exp. Dairy 1:30 Premier Training 2:00 Premier Showmanship Class

3:00 Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social in the arena following the

show! All are welcome

Herdsmen Beef Emma Lawlor Nicolas Strain Sarylis Negron Jaquelin Lee Eduardo Carvajal Julia Bedos Mattie Harris Ashley Allard Sheep Valerie Wartschow Abby Ruane Colin Seigmund Lauren Baur Dairy Tanner Francis Kelsey Karp Monica Krupski Jenifer Pantazis Poultry Lexi Gallina Katie Speer Farzana Zubair Swine Gabby Arnold Rachel Holden Kelsey Deutsch Horse Lindsay Johnson Rachel Ghiroli Nicole Maturo

Join us in the arena following the show for the Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream

Greetings From the Block & Bridle Club President 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! Emma Lawlor Block & Bridle President

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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

Good Luck Emma and “Susan”

Love, Mom, Paige, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Robbie, Aunt Darri & Uncle Tommy

Little “I” Livestock Show

Opening Ceremonies

Saturday November 1, 2014

National Anthem: Corey Thomas

Flag Presentation: Morgan Drill Team

Welcome: Dr. Michael J. Darre Professor, Animal Science

Presentation of Little I Royalty

Join Alpha Gamma Rho UConn’s professional agricultural fraternity

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

Novice Sheep

01. Annalisa Fama Robbinsville, NJ Bonnie 02. Kara Gorski Colchester, CT Lucy 03. Christina Ham Hollis Center, ME Val 04. Mikayla Hood Thomaston, CT Mellie 05. DiOnte Moore Bridgeport, CT Stephanie 06. Bayley Morton Guildford, CT Sweet Pea 07. Sara Nestrowitz Washington, NJ Tracey 08. Chloe Ralston North Haven, CT Glinda 09. Kaysee Shuster Seymour, CT Luna 10. Alyssa Tournaud 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 Watertown, CT Cloud 12. Samantha Calzone East Islip, NY Delilah 13. Rebecca Dumeng Storrs, CT Daisy 14. Julie Garay Groton, CT Julia 15. Summer Hoogenboom Brookfield, CT Tally 16. Melissa Johnston Hebron, CT Buckin’ Bronco 17. Gia Kingston Old Lyme, CT Winona 18. Deanna Puchalski Middlefield, CT Dolly 19. Taylor Rinheart Plainville, CT Callie 20. Amanda Roy Mansfield, CT Bridget 21. Sarena Stogden Ledyard, CT Nina

The Champions… Sponsored By: Brian and Monique Roy

Experienced Sheep Champion

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Experienced Sheep Reserve Champion

Good Luck Sam and Lullaby!

Novice Beef Sponsored By: Andrea and Rocco Valluzzo

22. Ashley Marshall Winsted, CT Jewel 23. Brianna Bergen Holliston, MA Sebastian 24. Chris Clarke Shadow 25. Colton Faria Stonington, CT Monique 26. Emily Hughes Cromwell, CT Bella 27. Kira Secor Upper Saddle River, NJ Tank 28. Molly Riser Preston, CT Spike 29. Olivia Corazzini Middlefield, CT Steak 30. Sam Rizika Wellesley, MA Norman 31. Skylar Schultz Glastonbury, CT Bessie 32. Tabitha Nolan 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 South Windsor, CT Brutus 34. Alicia Audet Harwinton, CT UC Miss Gypse 35. Allison Valluzzo Danbury, CT Moofasa 36. Jenny Duffy Acton, MA Sadie 37. Luis Torres Simsbury, CT Spanky 38. Molly Stanavage Colchester, CT Rita 39. Kate Ciarletta Windham, CT Tuuka 40. Sara Rothery Bellmore, NY Marvel 41. Lucas Lorcheveque Hebron, CT Star Lord 42. Kaylee Buda Pearl River, NY Berthalamoo 43. Michael Orticelli Easton, CT Rocky

The Champions… Sponsored By: Michele and Brian Rothery

Experienced Beef Champion

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Experienced Poultry Beef Champion

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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

Novice Poultry

44. Erika Kam San Ramon, CA Mother Clucker 45. Brandon Scanlon Broad Brook, CT Swabbin 46. Stephanie Michaud Wallingford, CT Ava 47. Tiana Lazo Milford, CT Cruella 48. Nicole Miller Rye, NY Henrietta 49. Dylan McAllister Middlebury, CT Beaky 50. William Bodrin Enfield, CT Chrone 51. David Kuhn Sherman, CT A$AP Bird 52. Andrew Montie Putnam, CT Greta

The Champions… Sponsored By: Country Companions Vet Services

Novice Poultry Champion

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Novice Poultry Reserve Champion

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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 60. Kelly Chuquihuanca Glastonbury, CT Chiquita 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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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

Novice Swine Sponsored By: The Correa Family

62. Laura Burban Branford, CT Albert Einswine 63. Julie Bosland North Attleboro, MA Penelope 64. Ezequiel Ruiz Waterbury, CT Rocky 65. Bree Dimaio North Branford, CT Hinley 66. Abby Langevin West Hartford, CT Harley 67. Briana Nocera Bristol, CT Zingarina 68. Jennifer Heslin Plainville, CT Olive 69. Catherine Cabano Greenwhich, CT Piggy Azalea 70. Daisy Corporal New Haven, CT Charlie 71. Brigit Huwyler Stamford, CT Bart 72. Sarah Boucher Stafford Springs, CT Chili

The Champions…

Novice Swine Champion

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Novice Swine Reserve Champion

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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.

Outstanding Senior: Eduardo Carvajal

Outstanding Member: Kelsey Karp

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 79. Sofia Santacaterina Fairfield, CT Daisy Dunkin 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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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

Thank you to all our sponsors!

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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Novice Champion Showman _________________________________________

Experienced Reserve Showman

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Novice Reserve Showman _________________________________________

Congratulations to all!

Experienced Horse-in-Hand Sponsored By: Dr. Jenifer Nadeau

95. Kimberly Bienkowski Waterford, CT U.C. Mischief Managed 96. Allison Grabarz Cheshire, CT U.C. Shabazz 97. Liza Jones Deep River, CT U.C. Treasure 98. Chloe Kaczegowicz Southport, CT U.C. Pride and Joy 99. Lauren Lavoie Bristol, CT Stilwell Spy 100. Madeline Lesko Fairfield, CT U.C. Catching Fire 101. Morgan McCarthy Orange, CT U.C. Zinn’findal 102. Katherine Shaffer Acton, MA U.C. Habanero 103. Whitney Smith South Windsor, CT U.C. Chili Pepper 104. Alexandra Van Egas Southbury, CT U.C. The Diplomat

The Champions…

Experienced Horse-in-Hand Champion

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Experienced Horse-in-Hand Reserve Champion

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Novice Dairy Sponsored By: Robert and Maureen Sadlowski

105. Nicholas Baldovin Seymour, CT Change 106. Emily Begue Tolland, CT Caprice 107. Rachel Conte Southington, CT Delight 108. Breanne Conway Monroe, CT Laughter 109. Lauren Drainville Upton, MA Merlot 110. Gabriella Fitzsimmons Wethersfield, CT Alpha 111. Laura Jones Storrs, CT Bubbleyum 112. Neisha Nair Bangalore, India Lydia 113. Maddie Sadlowski Southington, CT Linda 114. Kaitlyn Sidman Lebanon, CT Lacey 115. Megan Steinhilber Tolland, CT Sunshine 116. Sophia Tramuta Milford, CT Lemonade

The Champions…

Sponsored By: Meg and Joe Tramuta

Novice Dairy Champion

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Novice Dairy Reserve Champion

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Experienced Dairy Sponsored By: Ray and Kim Christian

117. Brian Bostrom Berlin, CT Lexus 118. Samantha Christian Kennelon, NJ Aldi 119. Jessica Everett Wallingford, CT Lia 120. Haley Gorman Guildford, CT Detroit 121. Laura Guarino Cheshire, CT Peaceful 122. Martine Maschio Bethany, CT Vienna 123. Casey Merola Berlin, CT Aurora 124. Amanda Michelson Bethpage, NY Arctic 125. Kyle Petznick Queens, NY Dallas 126. Samantha Prusak Redding, CT Lullaby 127. Steve Reyesgavilan Harwinton, CT Dolores

The Champions… Sponsored By: UCONN Dairy Club

Experienced Dairy Champion

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Experienced Dairy Reserve Champion

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