The Block & Bridle Club would like to thank the following

people for making this show a success

John Bennett

Antonia Brunetti Tina Burnham

Mary-Margaret Cole Dr. Michael Darre

Michelle Grant 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 86th Annual Little International

Livestock Show

Species in Space

October 31, 2015

Block & Bridle Club Officers

President Rachel Holden Vice President Sarylis Negron Secretary Gabriella Arnold Treasurer Sylwia Danowski Marshal Rachel Ghiroli Fundraising Kelsey Karp Publicity Kacey Reinholtz Historian Ashley Allard Webmaster Kelsey Deutsch Advisors Dr. Thomas Hoagland Dr. Michael Darre Judges Beef Deanna Arbucci Dairy Maryellen Holden & Ashley Lanz Poultry Danielle Miller Swine Alison Trojanoski Horse Jessica Upham

Species Chairs Beef Mackenzie Holdmeyer Dairy Rachel Holden Poultry Ashlie Johnson Swine Kelsey Deutsch Horse Rachel Ghiroli 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 project 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!

2015 Little International Schedule of Events

Ring I Ring II 8:30 Swine Class 1 Poultry Class 1 9:00 Swine Class 2 Poultry Class 2 9:30 Swine Class 3 Poultry Class 3 10:00 Champion Run-off 10:30 Horse Class 1 Beef Class 1 11:00 Horse Class 2 Beef Class 2 11:30 Champion Run-off 12:00 Lunch Break Drill Team 12:30 Parent Class Dairy Class 1 1:00 Dairy Class 2 Dairy Class 3 1:30 Champion Run-off 2:00 Premier Practice 2:30 Premier Showmanship Class

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

show! All are welcome.

*Schedule is subject to change

Herdsmen Poultry Shannon Allen

Anthony Russo Katie Speer

Hellen Villafuerte-Davila Farzana Zubair Swine Gabriella Arnold

Julie Bosland Kim Grendzinski

Melina Rothert Beef Brigid Ernst Luis Torres Horse Kim Bienkowski Emma Clarke Rebecca Dumeng Whitney Smith Dairy Ashley Allard Brigid Ernst Kimberly Grendzinski Katelyn Rowatt

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

Good Morning!

Welcome to the 86th Annual Little International Livestock Show. Each year, students from the Introduction to Animal Science class are given the opportunity to train, fit and show an animal of their choice. They have put countless hours of work into training their animals over the past two months to make sure their animal is show ready. Through these practices, the students have grown accustomed to handling and developed confidence in working with livestock animals. We are so glad you all could join us to see the final product of all of their hard work.

This show would not have been a success without all of our sponsors and the help from the Department of Animal Science’s faculty and staff. On behalf of the UConn Block and Bridle Club, I would like to thank all of those that helped in the planning and execution of this event, as well as all of the generous sponsors. Thank you all for coming and enjoy the show! It is sure to be out of this world!

Rachel Holden President UConn Block and Bridle Club

Guest of Distinction The UConn Block & Bridle Club would like to honor Jennifer Simoniello as our 2015 Guest of

Distinction. As the Administrative Coordinator and assistant to the head of the Department of Animal Science for over 27 years, Jennifer oversees the department’s marketing and advertising area. She also plans and promotes events with coordination of special projects for the department. After many years in the same department, Jennifer Simoniello is the go-to person for faculty and student support, helping them with all academic issues, recruitment, among many other departmental matters. Jennifer truly enjoys working with the animal science students during her daily interactions with them, especially with the freshmen and Little “I” related events. The Department of Animal Science is truly grateful for Jennifer’s contributions throughout the years. She has always been supportive and accommodating to our events year-in, year-out with a smile on her face. We couldn’t ask for a better advocate and department friend! We would like to thank her for all of the time and support she gives to both the club and the Department of Animal Science and we are honored to have her as our Guest of Distinction.

Thank you and congratulations Jen Simoniello! -Members of the Block & Bridle Club

Swine Class 1 Sponsor: Heidi Kass The Williams family

01. Patrick Bailey Watertown, CT Toothless 02. Meili Cully Princeton Jct., NJ Daisy 03. Julianne Frenis Prospect, CT BAKon 04. Daniel Munch East Lyme, CT Rooster 05. Jessica Olivar New Haven, CT Gilbert

06. Sabrina Sholtes Wallingford, CT Olivia 07. Katarina Stockton Conklin, NY Stratus 08. Daniel Terach Goshen, NY Notorious P.I.G 09. Kelsey Tyler Avon, CT Mabel 10. Katelyn Williams N. Stonington, CT Peaches

The Champions…

Run-off participants

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Swine Class 2 Sponsor: Tammie and Jim Deutsch

Dr. Cameron Faustman

11. Ariella Albert Flushing, NY Hamburger 12. Caterina Ceci Greenwich, CT Milo 13. Grace Chetney Brick, NJ Bruce Pigsteen 14. Danielle D’Alto Bellmore, NY Digger 15. Natalie Finch Stafford Springs, CT Petunia 16. Rachel Geissert Columbia, CT Bailey 17. Daniel Platt Woodbury, CT George Boarwell 18. Maya Schlesinger Bridgewater, NJ Guinevere

19. Corey Sodergren Killingworth, CT Lenny

The Champions…

Run-off participants

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Swine Class 3

Sponsor: Jim and Ellen Frenis

20. Kylie Baker N. Stonington, CT Jeffrey 21. Fiona Bernardin Belchertown, MA Pig Sean

22. Vanessa Conceicao Enfield, CT Frankinswine 23. Emma Farkash Plainville, MA Kevin Bacon 24. Lara Kazmierczak Easton, CT Kirby 2.0 25. Julia Makris Concord, NH Phil 26. Brian Martel Coventry, CT Piggie Smalls 27. Erin Rodriguez Walla Walla, WA Fatty McGee 28. Seth Scott Monroe, CT Franklin 29. Scott Tarbox Lebanon, CT John Hamcock

The Champions…

Run-off participants

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Premier Showmen

Sponsor: 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 Run-off class.

Grand Champion Showman

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Reserve Grand Champion Showman

Poultry Class 1 Sponsor: Country Companions Vet Service

30. Madissen Bernstein Westport, CT Nugget 31. Genevieve Denault N. Windham, CT Buffy the Egg Layer 32. Emily Forauer Newington, CT Hen Stefani 33. Shiera Grant Bloomfield, CT Popcorn 34. Djion Holness Hillcrest, NY Aphrodite 35. Jessica LaComfora Worcester, MA Jack Dawson 36. Catherine Menousek Newtown, CT Boa 37. Emily Podob Easton, CT Omelette 38. Keighlee Szafir Stafford, CT Merilhen Monroe 39. Michael Steeves Harwinton, CT Oprah Chickfree

The Champions… Sponsored By: Country Companions Vet Service

Run-off participants

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Poultry Class 2

40. Kate Blake Hopkinton, MA Parmesan 41. Janna Di Vico Mohegan Lake, NY Marsala 42. Tully Frain Syosset, NY Missy 43. Donielle Hanshaw Ironton, OH Colonel Sanders 44. Jordyn Isabelle Pelham, NH David Peckham 45. Meghan Malloy Trumbull, CT Indy 46. Erin Norris Westhampton, MA Crispy 47. Anna Schone West Hartford, CT Buck 48. Kaneha Vali Seymour, CT Chicken Lil’

The Champions… Sponsored By: Bruce Bernstein and Mindy Katz

Run-off participants

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Poultry Class 3 Sponsor: The Hart Family

49. Nicholas Demattio Weston, MA Berta 50. Allie Dionne Manchester, CT Chick or Treat 51. Paisley Gothreau Woodstock, CT Georgina 52. Olivia Hart Avon, CT Bonnie 53. Jordan Kyle Manhattan, NY Jack Dawson 54. Kirstin McLeod Stamford, CT Cluck Norris 55. Duncan Phyfe Lagrange, NY Pebbles 56. Jaimie Simmons Middletown, CT Mosaic 57. Haochuan Wang Beijing, China Coco

The Champions…

Run-off participants

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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 Horse-in-Hand

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Beef Class 1 Sponsor: Dr. Kristen Govoni

58. Taylor Duplissie Watertown, CT Lester 59. Jessica Everett Wallingford, CT Gustavo Fring 60. Nicole Gonzalez East Hanover, NJ Ellie 61. Megan Hebert Woodstock, CT Rodney 62. Melissa Hill Manchester, CT Coconut 63. Bethany Keene Hudson, MA Petunia 64. Kelli Knapp Haddam, CT Cassi

65. Madelyn Kruger Mansfield, CT Junior 66. Kelsey Lague New Bedford, MA Steph 67. Hannah Mello Westport, CT Diesel 68. Alexandria Moen East Lyme, CT Pioneer 69. Lily Orr Thompson, CT Spitfire 70. Kelly Phillips Ashford, CT Theodore 71. Vigyaan Ramadhin Queens, NY Cosmo

The Champions…

Sponsored By: Hugo and Lisa Gonzalez

Run-off participants

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Beef Class 2 Sponsor: Hugo and Lisa Gonzalez

72. Sarah Anderson Chelmsford, MA Pandora 73. Jenna Balogh Windham, CT Rhett 74. Corrinne Boyajian Northport, NY Darla 75. Alyssa Condon Vernon, CT Mickey 76. Christopher Culviner Colchester, CT Chewbacca 77. Angela D'Amico Woburn, MA Genevieve 78. Lauren Engels Newtown, CT Brody 79. Abraham Goodman Las Vegas, NV Bessy 80. Tess Hebert Killingly, CT Hocus Pocus 81. Nicole Itzkowitz New Fairfield, CT Rosie 82. Cassandra O'Neil Norwich, CT Oliver 83. Lucy O'Sullivan Concord, MA Luna 84. Rianna Punturiero New Fairfield, CT Mucca 85. Aubrey Sullivan Tel Aviv, Israel Dandelion

The Champions…

Run-off participants

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Horse-in-Hand Class 1 Sponsor: The Lynch Family

86. Nicole Blake Woodstock, CT Zeus 87. Alexa Annuli Watertown, CT U.C. Jubilee 88. Heather Cardoza Middletown, CT Late For Class 89. Jamie Knapik Beacon Falls, CT U.C. Rose Petal 90. Shauneen O’Neill Monroe, CT U.C. Justice For All 91. Tatiana Eder Queens, NY U.C. Glowing Ember 92. Deanna Rosicke Bolton, CT Angel’s Last Whisper 93. Heather Sweeney Branford, CT U.C. Catching Fire 94. Rachele Spadafore Lunenburg, MA U.C. Habanero 95. Megan Conrad Sherman, CT U.C. Shabazz 96. Trevor Ingraham Greenwich, CT U.C. Zinn’findal 97. Sarah Sandefur Burlington, CT U.C. Fire When Ready

The Champions… Sponsor: Kenneth A. and Carol D. Erling

Run-off participants

UConn Block and Bridle’s Annual

Holiday Sale Ham

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 Sylwia Danowski at sylwia.danowski@uconn.edu

Horse-in-Hand Class 2 Sponsor: Dr. Jenifer Nadeau

98. Gino Masi Farmington, CT Mufasa 99. Ariel Wickers New Milford, CT U.C. Chili Pepper 100. Linda Cho Woodbridge, CT U.C. Treasure 101. Emily Strack Old Bethpage, NY Classy Zippy Time 102. Mary Roche Franklin, MA U.C. Pride and Joy 103. Lindsey McMahon Stamford, CT U.C. Ambassador 104. Caitlin Leary Suffern, NY U.C. The Diplomat 105. Imani Phillips New Britain, CT U.C. Susan’s Legacy 106. Alanna Tarabeck Groton, CT U.C. Liberty 107. Kiana Cao West Hartford, CT Stillwell Spy 108. Tiffany Gillotti Southbury, CT Gunther 109. Tiffany Tieu Pawcatuck, CT U.C. Holiday Pride 110. Lauren Giampapa Oxford, CT Iron Maiden Too

The Champions…

Run-off participants

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Dairy Class 1

Sponsor: Rosemary Rosile

111. Randi Keiper Thomaston, CT Pier 112. Anna Magnaterra Baltimore, MD Cuffs 113. Octayvia Rickard Harwinton, CT Daphne 114. Laura Egan Brick, NJ Plum 115. Veronica Pleasant Shelton, CT Abilene 116. Libby Mahonski Farmington, CT Liana 117. Laura Couch Middletown, NJ Chevy 118. Simin Zhang Shanghai, China Dorian 119. Mackenzie Woods Bethpage, NY Liberty 120. Elizabeth Ferreira South Windsor, CT Cheddar 121. Sydney Barker Pacifica, CA Alva 122. Marlese, Lessing Hamden, CT Cummins

The Champions…

Sponsor: The Holden Family Run-off participants

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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: Cristian Mortali

Little I Queen: Kacey Reinholtz

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: Rachel Holden

Sponsored By: Country Companions Vet Service

Outstanding Member: Kim Grendzinski

Outstanding Herdsman: Luis Torres

Dairy Class 2 Sponsor: Cynthia Pleasant

123. Noria Davis Ellington, CT Dancer 124. Mary Jo Thometz Chicago, IL Prancer 125. Ben Lynch Fallston, MD Amazon 126. Billie Goh Flushing, NY Streak 127. Olivia Bassette S. Glastonbury, CT Snowy 128. Jordan Kennedy Willington, CT Derby 129. Erena Gaither Queens, NY Luna 130. Brett Rasile New Fairfield, CT Chariss 131. Helen Iannitti Yonkers, NY Drama 132. Sarah Musilek New Milford, CT Cash 133. Ellie Loconte Merrimack, NH Inez

The Champions…

Run-off participants

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Dairy Class 3 Sponsors: Dan and Ellie Salmon

The Mortali Family

134. Cristian Mortali Orange, CT Buttercup 135. Allison Martin Trumbull, CT Day 136. Gabby Vinci Staten Island, NY Ducky 137. Haley Cassidy South Windsor, CT Cheers 138. Peter Grundy New Port Richey, FL Stacy 139 Alex Cabra Hicksville, NY Legacy 140. Nicole Doyon Ridgefield, CT Andie 141. Jessica Distefano W. Springfield, MA Amethyst 142. Ashlyn Tuller Southbury, CT Alysia 143. Samantha Doyle Freehold, NJ Blitz 144. Heather Kwasowski East Haddam, CT Pippa 145. Shannon Meuwissen Colchester, CT Alabama

The Champions…

Run-off participants

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Country Companions Vet Service The Deutsch Family

Art Dionne Remodeling Kenneth A. and Carol D. Erling

Jim and Ellen Frenis Dr. Cameron Faustman

Hugo and Lisa Gonzalez The Gothreau Family Dr. Kristen Govoni The Grundy Family

The Hart Family The Itzkowitz Family

The Hill Family The Williams family The Holden Family

Ms. Heidi Kass Bruce Bernstein and Mindy Katz

The Lynch Family The Mortali Family The Munch Family Dr. Jenifer Nadeau

Karl Norris Cynthia Pleasant Rosemary Rosile

Dan and Ellie Salmon The Vinci Family

Dr. Steven Zinn and Dr. Catherine North

Thank you to all our sponsors!