Little “I” Carnival
October 21, 2017
UConn Department of
Animal Science’s 88th
Annual Little International
Livestock Show
Good Morning and Welcome to the 88th Annual Little International Livestock Show!
Each year, students from the Introduction to Animal Science class are given the opportunity to experience hands- on learning by training, fitting and showing an
animal species of their choice at the Little International Livestock Show, also known as Little “I”. These students have spent many hours over the past two months working with and training their animals
to make sure they are ready for the show. During their practices, the students have gained knowledge
and developed confidence in working with and handling their animals. We are proud of how far every student has come and are pleased that you could join
us to see the product of their hard work. Little “I” is hosted by the University of Connecticut
Block and Bridle Club with help from the Department of Animal Science. This show would not be a success
without the help and support from the faculty and staff in Department of Animal Science and the
generous donations from our sponsors. On behalf of the UConn Block and Bridle Club, I would like to thank all of those who helped in the planning and execution of this event in order to make it a success! Thank you
all for coming, and I hope you enjoy the show!
Alex Moen President
Guest of Distinction
The UConn Block and Bridle Club would like to recognize Dr. Michael Darre as our 2017 Guest of Distinction.
Dr. Darre graduated from the University of Illinois in 1975 with a B.S. in animal science and went on to get his M.S. in Animal Physiology in 1977 and in 1981 he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Animal Physiology. In January of 1981 he was hired by the University of Connecticut as an animal science professor. During his time at UConn he has become the Extension Poultry Specialist for Connecticut, and New England. Through this he runs many poultry programs for both youth and adult participants. In the fall of 1989 he took over the position as the professor for Intro to Animal Science, ANSC 1001. Later, in 1996, he made Little International, formally a voluntary event, mandatory for ANSC 1001 students. He is currently an advisor for the UConn Block and Bridle club and the UConn Poultry Science Club.
Besides ANSC 1001, he also teaches an animal behavior class and poultry science class.
As Dr. Darre retires this year, we would like to thank him for all of his hard work and dedication to our club and to the Animal Science Department. Thank you and Congratulations, -Members of the Block & Bridle Club
2017 Schedule of Events
Ring I Ring II
8:30 Swine Class I Poultry Class I
8:50 Swine Class II 9:00 Poultry Class II 9:10 Swine Class III
9:30 Champion Run Off
9:45 Beef Class I Sheep Class I
10:15 Beef Class II Sheep Class II
10:45 Champion Run Off
11:00 Break for Lunch/UConn Morgan Drill Team/Silent Auction
11:45 Horse Class I Dairy Class I 12:15 Horse Class II Dairy Class II
12:45 Champion Run-off
1:00 Premier Practice
1:30 Premier Showmanship Class
2:30 Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social in the arena following the show!
All are welcome
*Schedule is subject to change
Block & Bridle Club Officers President Alexandria Moen Vice President Emily LaFlamme Secretary Lauren Sands Treasurer Katie Libby Marshal Nicole Itzkowitz Fundraising Ashley Cain and Kayte Souza Publicity Heather Payton Historian Natalie Madjuski Webmaster Katherine Kostic Advisors Dr. Amy Safran Dr. Michael Darre Judges Beef Rodney Gilbert Dairy MacKenzie White Poultry Danielle Miller Swine Kacey Reinholtz Horse Chelsea McDermott Sheep Colin Sigmund
Species Chairs Beef Heather Payton, Mackenzie Sullivan,
Alexandria Whitmore Dairy Megan Hebert, Caleigh Fulton Poultry Daniel Munch Swine Katheryn Libbey, Jessica Dumeng Horse Deanna Rosicke, Haley Cassidy Sheep Angela Miller, Sophia Pelehach, Annika
Carlson
Announcer John Bennett; UConn Horse Barn Manager
Herdsmen
Poultry Michaela Leichmann Elyse Politica Jessica LaRosa Catherine Steele Kayla Johnston Swine Shama Arneth Lauren Sands Jessica Oliver
Beef Ashley little Molly Stanavage
Horse Olivia Hart Katherine Aristi Lillian Morenz Jeanelle De Los Santos Dairy Maria Sorensen Kaitlin Reyes Imani Vaught
Good Luck Marisa and Sprout!
Love,
Mom, Kevin and Anthony
Swine Class I Sponsor: Kim and Gary Atkinson
# Name Hometown Pig Name 1 Karina Kujawa Newington, CT Luna 2 Jacob Mendelsohn Middleton, MA Tim 3 Willow Chesmer Lebanon, CT Wally 4 Ryan Murphy Newtown, CT Henry 5 Kathleen Atkinson Pelham, NH Paisley 6 Kailah Mccall Hartford, CT Pennie 7 Lindsay Tretter Holden, MA Daisy 8 Abigail Hustus Eastford, CT Peppa
Swine Class II
Sponsor: The Curry Family # Name Hometown Pig Name 9 Melanie Pietrunti Trumbull, CT Janie
10 Harlie Provost Coventry, CT Levi 11 Taylor Nute Bozrah, CT Hamlet 12 Kaitlyn Fetterman Higganum, CT Atticus 13 Aubrey Sancho Fairfield, CT Diana 14 Sarah Curry Wilbur 15 Maria Bellos Norwalk, CT Sir Bacon
Swine Class III
Sponsor: Ken and Marisa Moody # Name Hometown Pig Name 16 Emily Kirillov Fair Lawn, NJ Barbie
17 Zachary Clyne Newtown, CT Dolphin
18 Jack Albert South Windsor, CT Mickey
19 Bianca Roberts Yarmoth, ME Hamilton
20 Madilyn Cole Newtown, CT Tofu
21 Jessica Elizondo Danbury, CT Penelope
22 Nicole Moody Garden City, NY Stumpy
Swine Class I: 1st and 2nd Place
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Swine Class II: 1st and 2nd Place
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2)______________________________________________
Swine Class III: 1st and 2nd Place
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2)______________________________________________
Overall Swine Champion Sponsor: The Curry Family
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Overall Swine Reserve Champion
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Poultry Class I
# Name Hometown Chicken Name 23 Kelly Breslin East Hartford, CT Vlad the Impecker
24 Alexa Kugler New Milford, CT Henrietta
25 Isabel Alvarez-Diaz New Haven, CT Peaches
26 Shellie Allen Oxford, CT Oreo
27 Callista Huang Livingston, NJ Hayden
28 Dante Alston Bloomfield, CT Duhblerklishaw
29 Yasmil Santana Cranston, RI Popeye
30 Meredith Leo Coventry, CT Princess Nincompoop
31 Josh Vogel
32 Andreya Gambardella North Haven, CT Sandy
33 Katia Howard Orange, CT Chickpea
34 Mckensie Lee Portland, CT Stella
Poultry Class II
# Name Hometown Chicken Name 35 Jisoo Kim Fairfield, CT Siracha
36 Kristin Cabrera Cheshire, CT Dottie
37 Jodie Allen Windsor, CT Mercedes
38 Karina Hubeny Southington, CT Chopper
39 Kate, Nelligan Southborough, MA Nugget
40 Sarah Conrad Manchester, CT Squirmy
41 Stacy Guerra 42 Victoria Tritch New London, CT Greyscale Nubbinz
43 Sichu Wang Beijing, China Richard
44 Nick Pichette New Milford, CT Petunia
Poultry Class I: 1st and 2nd Place
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Poultry Class II: 1st and 2nd Place
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2)_______________________________________________
The Champions… Sponsor: Country Companions Vet Services
Overall Poultry Champion
Overall Poultry Reserve Champion
Beef Class I # Name Hometown Animal Name 45 Sarah Ammirato Torrington, CT Little Mack
46 Kimberly Byers Branford, CT Jackson
47 Emily Caliman Simsbury, CT Betty Boop
48 Kristen Casey Mahwah, NJ Colby
49 Taylor Denges Simsbury, CT Molly
50 Greg Herold Oxford, CT Tex
51 Kelly Hinterneder Shelton, CT Homer
52 Jillian Lozano Springfield, NJ Moolissa
53 Madison McNeilly Madison, CT Tilly 54 Annushka Sewrathan Somers, CT Hercules
55 Peter Sheen Newton, MA Angie
56 Gabriella Sulpizi New Canaan, CT Cricket
Beef Class II
# Name Hometown Animal Name 45 Sarah Ammirato Torrington, CT Little Mack
46 Kimberly Byers Branford, CT Jackson
47 Emily Caliman Simsbury, CT Betty Boop
48 Kristen Casey Mahwah, NJ Colby
49 Taylor Denges Simsbury, CT Molly
50 Greg Herold Oxford, CT Tex
51 Kelly Hinterneder Shelton, CT Homer
52 Jillian Lozano Springfield, NJ Moolissa
53 Madison McNeilly Madison, CT Tilly 54 Annushka Sewrathan Somers, CT Hercules
55 Peter Sheen Newton, MA Angie
56 Gabriella Sulpizi New Canaan, CT Cricket
# Name Hometown Animal Name 45 Sarah Ammirato Torrington, CT Little Mack
46 Kimberly Byers Branford, CT Jackson
47 Emily Caliman Simsbury, CT Betty Boop
48 Kristen Casey Mahwah, NJ Colby
49 Taylor Denges Simsbury, CT Molly
50 Greg Herold Oxford, CT Tex
51 Kelly Hinterneder Shelton, CT Homer
52 Jillian Lozano Springfield, NJ Moolissa
53 Madison McNeilly Madison, CT Tilly 54 Annushka Sewrathan Somers, CT Hercules
55 Peter Sheen Newton, MA Angie
56 Gabriella Sulpizi New Canaan, CT Cricket
# Name Hometown Animal Name 45 Sarah Ammirato Torrington, CT Little Mack
46 Kimberly Byers Branford, CT Jackson
47 Emily Caliman Simsbury, CT Betty Boop
48 Kristen Casey Mahwah, NJ Colby
49 Taylor Denges Simsbury, CT Molly
50 Greg Herold Oxford, CT Tex
51 Kelly Hinterneder Shelton, CT Homer
52 Jillian Lozano Springfield, NJ Moolissa
53 Madison McNeilly Madison, CT Tilly 54 Annushka Sewrathan Somers, CT Hercules
55 Peter Sheen Newton, MA Angie
56 Gabriella Sulpizi New Canaan, CT Cricket
46 Kimberly Byers Branford, CT Jackson
47 Emily Caliman Simsbury, CT Betty Boop
48 Kristen Casey Mahwah, NJ Colby
49 Taylor Denges Simsbury, CT Molly
50 Greg Herold Oxford, CT Tex
51 Kelly Hinterneder Shelton, CT Homer
52 Jillian Lozano Springfield, NJ Moolissa
53 Madison McNeilly Madison, CT Tilly 54 Annushka Sewrathan Somers, CT Hercules
55 Peter Sheen Newton, MA Angie
56 Gabriella Sulpizi New Canaan, CT Cricket
# Name Hometown Animal Name 45 Sarah Ammirato Torrington, CT Little Mack 46 Kimberly Byers Branford, CT Jackson 47 Emily Caliman Simsbury, CT Betty Boop 48 Kristen Casey Mahwah, NJ Colby 49 Taylor Denges Simsbury, CT Molly 50 Greg Herold Oxford, CT Tex 51 Kelly Hinterneder Shelton, CT Homer 52 Jillian Lozano Springfield, NJ Moolissa 53 Madison McNeilly Madison, CT Tilly 54 Annushka Sewrathan Somers, CT Hercules 55 Peter Sheen Newton, MA Angie 56 Gabriella Sulpizi New Canaan, CT Cricket
# Name Hometown Animal Name 45 Sarah Ammirato Torrington, CT Little Mack 46 Kimberly Byers Branford, CT Jackson 47 Emily Caliman Simsbury, CT Betty Boop 48 Kristen Casey Mahwah, NJ Colby 49 Taylor Denges Simsbury, CT Molly 50 Greg Herold Oxford, CT Tex 51 Kelly Hinterneder Shelton, CT Homer 52 Jillian Lozano Springfield, NJ Moolissa 53 Madison McNeilly Madison, CT Tilly 54 Annushka Sewrathan Somers, CT Hercules 55 Peter Sheen Newton, MA Angie 56 Gabriella Sulpizi New Canaan, CT Cricket
# Name Hometown Animal Name 57 Grace Artioli Suffield, CT Ricky-Bobby 58 Meagan Bourgette S. Attleboro, MA Lucy 59 Julia Brower Westport, CT Luna 60 Taylor Chaine Colchester, CT Hodor 61 Logan Farley Willington, CT Rosie 62 Mackenzie Fischer Litchfield, CT Millie 63 Lydia Gerber Ellington, CT Chelu 64 Luke Miner Old Saybrook,
CT Kyle
65 Cara Morello Clinton, CT Pima 66 Rochelle Pare Bristol, CT Benjamin 67 Jordan Salvatore Lebanon, CT Cowleesi 68 Matthew Sniffen Litchfield, CT Oliver
Beef Class I: 1st and 2nd Place
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Beef Class II: 1st and 2nd Place
1)_______________________________________________
2)_______________________________________________
The Champions…
Sponsor: Philip Neptin
Overall Beef Champion
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Overall Beef Reserve Champion
Horse-in-Hand Class I
Sponsor: The Hill at Graywall Farms
Horse-in-Hand Class I: 1st and 2nd Place
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2)_______________________________________________
Horse-in-Hand Class II: 1st and 2nd Place
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2)___________________________________
# Showman Hometown Animal name 69 Yasmeen Nazeer Milford, CT Tee Rose’s foal
70 Kaitlyn Kennedy Bethpage, NY Charity’s foal
71 Victoria Albirght Landisburg, PA Topic’s foal
72 Victoria Shuster Shelton, CT Tesla
73 Ariana Jemison Hempstead, NY Lady Patriot
74 Madison Traystman Ledyard, CT Gossip Girl
75 Katharine Woodmansee Montville, CT French Affair
76 Marissa Matarazzo Southington, CT Bean Sprouts
77 Chelsea Wheeler Pawcatuck, CT Blue Bayou
78 Brianna Platania Wethersfield, CT Justice For All
79 Grace Collins Simsbury, CT Glowing Ember
Horse-in-Hand Class II
The Champions…
Overall Horse-in-Hand Champion
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Horse-in-Hand Reserve Champion
# Showman Hometown Animal name 80 Emily Boyd East Hampton, CT Rose Petal
81 Christina Middendorf Cheshire, CT Late for Class
82 Sarah Fillion Middletown, CT Jubilee
83 Amanda Zyzdorf Granby, CT Shabazz
84 Zijun Zhou Shanghai, China Last Whisper
85 Abigail Hatch Cape Cod, MA Habanero
86 Britteny Yearsley Valley Stream, NY Catching Fire
87 Katharine Keeley Stratford, CT Chili Pepper
88 LaShawnda Phillips Hartford, CT Pride and Joy
89 Uma Vas Hartford, CT Mufasa
90 Savana Gagne Groton, CT Fire When Ready
91 Elanor Sweeney Norwalk, CT Classy Time
Dairy Class I
Sponsor: Alfredo J DeLeo
Dairy Class I: 1st and 2nd Place
Sponsor: Harrisburg Dairies Inc.
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2)_______________________________________________
Dairy Class II: 1st and 2nd Place Sponsor: Wallette Hollow Farm
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2)_______________________________________________
# Name Hometown Heifer Name 104 Travis Lang Torrington, CT Dell 105 Madison Maneri Manchester, CT Alaska 106 Kayte Sousa Scituate, RI Snow White 107 Lily Bello Wethersfield, CT Sassy 108 Anna Curley E. Longmeadow, MA Bell 109 Samantha Gangemi Stratford, CT Beyonce 110 Annalise Halle Willington, CT Lisette 112 Ashley Cain Vernon, CT Britani 113 Rachel Jenkins Norwich, CT Devine 114 Lindsay Pressman Franklin Lakes, NJ Rasin 115 Sophia Restrepo Union City, NJ Melanie 116 Christina Mozeika Brick, NJ Sunny
# Name Hometown Heifer Name 92 Cloe LaBranche Ellington, CT Dusty 93 Alexandra Bettencourt Raynham, MA Lee 94 Chloe DeLeo North Salem, MA Addie 95 Amanda Cohen Oakland, NJ Dena 96 Megan Goodridge Glastonbury, CT Andrea 97 Sarah Verity Waterford, CT Cinnamon 98 Julianna Gallo Mountain Lakes, NJ Aria 99 Bailey Jackson Woodbury, CT Bliss 100 Britney Dalkowski Wethersfield, CT Cutie 101 Jenna Wood Danielsville, GA Dew 102 Laura Furtak Southington, CT Aubrey 103 Bethany Pilon Farmington, CT Beauty
Dairy Class II Sponsor: The Hill at Graywall Farms
# Name Hometown Heifer Name
104 Travis Lang Torrington, CT Dell 105 Madison Maneri Manchester, CT Alaska 106 Kayte Sousa Scituate, RI Snow White 107 Lily Bello Wethersfield, CT Sassy 108 Anna Curley E. Longmeadow, MA Bell 109 Samantha Gangemi Stratford, CT Beyonce 110 Annalise Halle Willington, CT Lisette 112 Ashley Cain Vernon, CT Britani 113 Rachel Jenkins Norwich, CT Devine 114 Lindsay Pressman Franklin Lakes, NJ Rasin 115 Sophia Restrepo Union City, NJ Melanie 116 Christina Mozeika Brick, NJ Sunny
The Champions Sponsor: Harrisburg Dairies Inc.
Overall Dairy Champion
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Overall Dairy Reserve Champion
Sheep Class I Sponsor: Tammy Prentice
# Name Hometown Sheep Name 117 Laura Irwin East Hartland, CT Sweetheart
118 Olivia Knuth West Hartford, CT PillowCase
119 Jonathan Witkun Vernon, CT Layla
120 Neasa Canaley Rochester, NY Matilda
121 Caitlyn Siegman Milford, CT Loo
122 Kaleigh Prentice Windham, CT Betsy
123 Nathan Marin East Granby, CT Flaffy
124 Heather Lopez Trumbull, CT Maple
125 Caroline Selesky Birmingham, Al Crayon
126 Matthew Nelson Colchester, CT Frog
127 Anna Lando Long Island, NY Oshka
Sheep Class I: 1st and 2nd Place
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Sheep Class II: 1st and 2nd Place
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2)_______________________________________________
Sheep Class II Sponsor: The Lando Family
# Name Hometown Sheep Name 128 Madison Naughton Berlin, CT Baahb 129 Sebastien Parks Coral Springs, FL Athena 130 Bethany Pelletier Plainville, CT Jane 131 Alyssa Duffey Manchester, CT Elsie 132 Taylor Pochetti Chicago, IL Aaron DeMaio 133 Alexa Sweeney Middletown, CT Rhea 134 Madison Sheridan Warrensberg, NY Daisy 135 Kyle Rebelo Danbury, CT Ollie 136 Lindsey Vandermeir Palm Harbor, FL Meredith 137 Rebecca Manzer Southbury, CT Sheila 138 Alyssa Lazaro Stratford, CT Dori 139 Briana Mesias Hartford, CT Snow
The Champions…
Overall Sheep Champion
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Overall Sheep 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 to the club.
Little I King: Matthew Sniffen
Little I Queen: Ashley Cain
Outstanding Block & Bridle Club Members Sponsors: Gary and Kim Atkinson, Country Companions Vet Services
Each year, students are honored
for their outstanding service to the Block & Bridle Club, academic performance,
and agricultural activities.
Outstanding Senior: Molly Stanavage
Outstanding Member: Heather Payton
Run-Off Champions The Run-Off showman is the best showman in their species class. These showmen are able to handle their animals with
confidence and ease. The showmen that receive the Champion and Reserve Champion title will advance to the Premier
Showmanship class where their skills will be put to the test as they handle and show each species to compete for the Grand
Champion title.
Champion Swine
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Champion Poultry
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Champion Beef
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Champion Sheep
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Champion Dairy
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Champion Horse-in-Hand
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Premier Showmen
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-place winners of
their Run-Off class.
Grand Champion Showman Sponsors: Dr. Steven Zinn, Dr. Catherine North,
Wallette Hollow Farm, Alfredo J DeLeo and Harrisburg Dairies Inc.
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Reserve Grand Champion Showman Sponsor: Dr. Safran
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The UConn Block and Bridle Club would like to thank all our sponsors:
Philip Neptin Shuster Building and Renovations
Alfred J DeLeo Tammy Prentice
The Lando Family Harrisburg Dairies Inc.
The Hill at Graywall Farms Robert A Pichette
Ken and Marisa Moody The Curry Family
Country Companions Vet Services Wallette Hollow Farm
Gary and Kim Atkinson Dr. Amy Safran Dr. Steven Zinn
Dr. Catherine North
The Block & Bridle Club would like to thank the Department of Animal
Science and the following individuals for making this show a success
John Bennett
Tina Burnham
Mary Margaret Cole
Dr. Michael Darre
Aubrey Grabber
Michelle Lewis
David Macha
Kathy Pelletier
Dr. Amy Safran
Jennifer Simoniello
Dr. Steven Zinn
UConn Drill Team
UConn Extension Office
And all our sponsors