
2026 National Show Judges

2026 National Show Judges
Judges
The wait is over and the membership has spoken! We are thrilled to announce the judges for the 2026 National Show.
Get ready for elite competition, top-level evaluation, and an unforgettable National Show experience. Grand Island will be the place to be May 28th - June 6th, and you will not want to miss it!
Join us in welcoming our 2026 National Show Judges and watch for more exciting show updates coming soon.
ABGA National Show Judges
Bailey Bergherm - right
Terry Burks
Blake Quiggins
Bailey Bergherm is originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, and recently relocated to Horse Cave, Kentucky. There, she and her fiancé proudly own and operate B.A.B. Boer Goats and Premier Club Goats. Their operation consists of more than 400 head and features an extensive embryo transfer program, flushing over 40 donor does annually.
Since 2003, Bailey and her family have been deeply rooted in the Boer goat industry. She began her journey showing beef cattle and goats through 4-H, eventually growing her passion into a successful and nationally competitive breeding program. Over the years, she has expanded her involvement to include judging for the ABGA, providing custom clipping and livestock photography services, and mentoring young exhibitors.
Throughout her judging career, Bailey has evaluated numerous state fairs, the 2021 JABGA National Show, and many other shows from coast to coast. She is especially passionate about stepping into the ring and working with youth, helping encourage and develop the next generation of livestock enthusiasts.
Terry is a retired Professor of English Studies from Chifeng University in The People’s Republic of China. Prior to that, he was employed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in the Division of Show and Fair Promotion where he served as the educational coordinator and worked as a federal livestock grader. Terry was also the owner of Dynasty Club Lambs & Meat Goats.
Terry received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in the area of Animal Science from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Terry has judged over 1400 Junior and open livestock shows in 43 states including the 2024 JABGA National Show, The Canadian Royal, all the Texas majors, The North American International, The American Royal, The National Western, The Great Western, The Cow Palace, the Oklahoma Youth Expo, and State Fairs in 29 different states.
Terry is a certified judge with the American Boer Goat Association and serves as a teacher-judge with the ABGA in addition to being a certified judge with numerous beef cattle and sheep associations.
Terry has served on numerous judging committees across the US including the National 4-H, Jr. College and Sr. College Contests at the NAILE, as well as serving as the sheep/goat chairman for the National FFA Livestock Judging CDE.
Terry and his wife Alice live in Scottsville, Kentucky.
Blake Quiggins resides in Horse Cave, Kentucky, where he and his fiancée operate Premier Club Goats and B.A.B. Boer Goats. Together, they manage approximately 500 mature does and flush 35 to 40 does annually.
They are committed to producing highly competitive market and breeding goats that are sold nationwide each year. Blake’s passion for the livestock industry began at an early age through his family’s beef cattle operation. He began exhibiting livestock at just five years old, participating in Kentucky’s first year of market goat shows.
Blake also assists customers across the United States with clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats at major livestock shows. In addition, he is the owner of Champion Show Supply, the Sullivan Supply dealer serving Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Blake has judged shows from coast to coast and truly enjoys working with young people in the livestock industry every day.
JABGA National Show Judges
Jackie Redden
Josh Taylor
Randall White
JABGA Bred and Owned Show and Showmanship Judges
Justin Burns
Clint Demmitt
JABGA Market and Wether Dam Show and Showmanship Judge
Dale Hummel
For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org





