Simbrah Synergy Showcase XVIII
Date: Sept. 27–28, 2025
Judges: Barry Wesner, IN (Cattle); and Rusty Mertink (Showmanship), Giddings
Percentage Simbrah Females
Grand Champion
Exh. by Kaden Pilat, “Smith Dancing Diva Georgia Gal,” s. by CFCM Caught Looking, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.
Reserve Grand Champion
Exh. by Morgan Crane, “Smith Jazz Miss Mia Marie 993N,” s. by Smith Follow My Lead, sponsored by Pilat and Smith Genetics, Giddings.
Purebred Simbrah Females
Calf Champion
Exh. by Kannon Hill, “Smith Diva Do U Wanna Dance,” s. by Smith Follow My Lead, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.
Reserve Calf Champion
Exh. by Kaden Pilat, “Smith Pilat Penny’s Clover 82N,” s. by Smith Made Solid, sponsored by Pilat and Smith Genetics, Giddings.
Reserve Grand Champion and Junior Champion
Exh. by Parker Pilat, “Smith Pilat Penny Outtaline,” s. by Smith Follow My Lead, sponsored by Pilat and Smith Genetics, Giddings.
Reserve Junior Champion
Exh. by Jenna Tyler, “Smith Miss Darling Diva 20M,” s. by Smith Follow My Lead, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.
Grand Champion and Senior Champion
Exh. by Kannon Hill, “Smith Fabled Farmers Daughter,” s. by Smith Follow My Lead, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.
Reserve Senior Champion
Exh. by Gavin Hinckley, “Smith TMP Bella Paula Teresa,” s. by Smith Follow My Lead, sponsored by TMP and Smith Genetics, Giddings.
Showmanship Winners
10–11-Year-Old Division (Winners L–R, 1st–4th ): Zadie Bates, Tilden Lightfoot, Brentley Sandifer, and William Burch.
12–13-Year-Old Division (Winners L–R, 1st–7th): Kannon Hill, Brynn Pilat, Jacob Merrit, Bryleigh Sandifer, Stockton Lightfoot (not pictured), Ben Burch, and John Patton Reavis.
14–15-Year-Old Division (Winners L–R, 1st–5th): Emily Burch, Paisley Lightfoot, Parker Pilat, Brooklyn Hurst, and Griffin Dodson.
16 Years and Older (Winners L–R, 1st–10th): Callie Heaton, Morgan Crane, Kate Martin, Jenna Tyler, Areaya McNeal, Aubrey Schneider, Savannah Daniels, Kaden Pilat, Lillian Alvarado, and Gavin Hinckley.
The Simbrah Synergy Showcase was held for junior members with heifers from participating sponsors. The show featured $15,000 in premiums and awards, with half of that money awarded in showmanship.
