RCA Show Goats successful at 2021 Ohio State Fair
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Rock Cliff Acres Show Goats can be found on state Route 138 in Hillsboro. RCA is owned by Jeff Burnett and Amy St Clair. In the past 13 years, they have dedicated themselves to creating strong genetics in order to raise high-quality show goats and help their showmen find success in the ring at all levels.
While the 2021 Ohio State Fair was limited to only livestock shows to prove for another abnormal year, that didn’t hold the RCA crew back. Many showmen who exhibited an RCA-bred goat found themselves at the backdrop this week in Columbus. Goats raised by RCA found success in the Wether Dam Show, Commercial Doe Show and the Market Goat Show.
Kelsey Pettit, 16, of Washington Court House exhibited the Champion Heavyweight Wether Dam, who won Reserve Grand Champion Wether Dam in the final drive. Pettit has shown the RCA-bred doe multiple times throughout the year at different shows, always finding success.
When asked about showing for RCA this year, Pettit said, “Thank you so much to Jeff and Amy for supplying great livestock to us and allowing us to be in the ring doing what we love.”
Matthew Westfall, 16, of Cable, exhibited the Reserve Heavyweight Champion Wether Dam and went on to get the handshake for 3rd Overall Wether Dam with his doe bred by Rock Cliff Acres Show Goats. His doe has also had success throughout the year, earning multiple titles.
Chandra Hill, 17, of Hillsboro, exhibited the Champion Lightweight Commercial Doe, who in the final drive earned the title of 5th Overall Commercial Doe. Hill shows lambs but decided to try something new this year by showing goats.
“Jeff and Amy have taught me so much and made my first year showing goats so much fun,” Hill said.
“They’ve helped me reach goals and dreams I’ve never thought possible.”
She said she is proud to be a part of the RCA team and will definitely be back showing for RCA next year in her final year of eligibility.
Adrionna Phillips, 15, of Belfast, exhibited the Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Goat, who went on to earn the title of 6th Overall Market Goat in the final drive. Her older brother Charles Phillips, 18, stepped up to show her wether when she was unable to be there due to not feeling well.
Charles also shows his own goats bred by RCA. He said, “It’s an honor to be a part of RCA. Without Jeff and Amy, I would still be trying to figure out how to brace my goat. They know how to feed and breed champions, and I'm thankful to be on their team.”
Showing livestock is about more than winning, Burnett and St Clair understand this. While they love the goats they work with and the show industry, Burnett and St Clair say it's really all about the kids. They instill a strong work ethic in their showmen and skills they will use for a lifetime, all while having fun and still finding success along the way. Their passion for the show goat industry has reached beyond themselves and they now influence and teach their showmen, ultimately changing their lives.
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While the 2021 Ohio State Fair was limited to only livestock shows to prove for another abnormal year, that didn’t hold the RCA crew back. Many showmen who exhibited an RCA-bred goat found themselves at the backdrop this week in Columbus. Goats raised by RCA found success in the Wether Dam Show, Commercial Doe Show and the Market Goat Show.
Kelsey Pettit, 16, of Washington Court House exhibited the Champion Heavyweight Wether Dam, who won Reserve Grand Champion Wether Dam in the final drive. Pettit has shown the RCA-bred doe multiple times throughout the year at different shows, always finding success.
When asked about showing for RCA this year, Pettit said, “Thank you so much to Jeff and Amy for supplying great livestock to us and allowing us to be in the ring doing what we love.”
Matthew Westfall, 16, of Cable, exhibited the Reserve Heavyweight Champion Wether Dam and went on to get the handshake for 3rd Overall Wether Dam with his doe bred by Rock Cliff Acres Show Goats. His doe has also had success throughout the year, earning multiple titles.
Chandra Hill, 17, of Hillsboro, exhibited the Champion Lightweight Commercial Doe, who in the final drive earned the title of 5th Overall Commercial Doe. Hill shows lambs but decided to try something new this year by showing goats.
“Jeff and Amy have taught me so much and made my first year showing goats so much fun,” Hill said.
“They’ve helped me reach goals and dreams I’ve never thought possible.”
She said she is proud to be a part of the RCA team and will definitely be back showing for RCA next year in her final year of eligibility.
Adrionna Phillips, 15, of Belfast, exhibited the Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Goat, who went on to earn the title of 6th Overall Market Goat in the final drive. Her older brother Charles Phillips, 18, stepped up to show her wether when she was unable to be there due to not feeling well.
Charles also shows his own goats bred by RCA. He said, “It’s an honor to be a part of RCA. Without Jeff and Amy, I would still be trying to figure out how to brace my goat. They know how to feed and breed champions, and I'm thankful to be on their team.”
Showing livestock is about more than winning, Burnett and St Clair understand this. While they love the goats they work with and the show industry, Burnett and St Clair say it's really all about the kids. They instill a strong work ethic in their showmen and skills they will use for a lifetime, all while having fun and still finding success along the way. Their passion for the show goat industry has reached beyond themselves and they now influence and teach their showmen, ultimately changing their lives.
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