Hood County Teen Kyman Cody and Steer 'White Castle' Win Grand Champion at Fort Worth Stock Show

Championship Steer Drive

• 🎯 The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo culminated with the championship steer drive, attracting young participants from across Texas.
• 💰 The winner of this prestigious event stands to sell their steer for hundreds of thousands of dollars, a potentially life-changing sum for the young exhibitors.

Judging Criteria and Winner

• 🔬 Judges evaluate steers based on their muscular build and overall shape to determine the best candidate.
• ✅ 13-year-old Kyman Cody from Tolar, Hood County, was awarded the Grand Champion title.
• 🏆 This victory marks the best result Kyman has ever achieved at a show, signifying immense personal and familial pride.

Significance of the Win

• 🌟 Kyman described the win as the "Super Bowl of Super Bowls" for cattle shows, a dream come true for many.
• 📈 The prize money from selling his steer, named White Castle, will enable Kyman to fund his aspirations of becoming a hospice nurse and nurse practitioner without incurring debt.
• 🤝 The Cody family plans to use a portion of the funds to improve their facilities, enhance animal care, and potentially support other students interested in the cattle industry.

Auction and Record Potential

• 📅 Kyman's steer, White Castle, is scheduled for auction on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
• 📈 Last year's champion steer sold for a record $375,000, and there is anticipation to see if Kyman's steer will break this record.