RodeoHouston wrapped up this weekend, and one of the most anticipated events is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Junior Market Steer Auction.
King, a pure white Charloais cross steer was named the champion, exhibited by 17-year-old Stiles Patin. Patin has been showing cattle since he was nine years old. His mother, Tammy, said it has taken a lot of mornings, weekends, and nights to get the win.
Patin was overwhelmed by the win and said not just anyone can do it.
“It’s a grind that never quits. It’s a passion. You got to have a passion for the game. You gotta love it.”
King sold for $550,000. Last year’s winning steer broke RodeoHouston records by selling for $1,000,000.
Story via Bailey Gallion with Preview Houston Chronicle and RodeoHouston.com
