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Jagger Horn of Anson is thrilled after his steer “Playa” was named grand champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday at NRG Park.
Jagger Horn of Anson is thrilled after his steer “Playa” was named grand champion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday at NRG Park.
Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer
Musician Zach Brown (center) and his wife Shelly along with others pose with Stock Martin, Hereford, TX and his Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) and his wife Shelly along with others pose with Stock Martin, Hereford, TX and his Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown (center) reacts to his winning bid on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) reacts to his winning bid on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. (
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, reacts to the winning bid on “Playa” by The Champagne Cowgirls at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, reacts to the winning bid on “Playa” by The Champagne Cowgirls at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown (center) prepare to bid on a steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) prepare to bid on a steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown (center) prepare to bid on a steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) prepare to bid on a steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown (center) receives congradulations for his winning bid on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) receives congradulations for his winning bid on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25,
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown (center) bids on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) bids on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales /
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown (center) smiles as bidding came to an end on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) smiles as bidding came to an end on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown (center) talks about growing up with FFA in his life after placing his winning bid on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) talks about growing up with FFA in his life after placing his winning bid on Stock Martin’s Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Stock Martin, Hereford, TX pets his Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Stock Martin, Hereford, TX pets his Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Stock Martin, Hereford, TX and his Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Stock Martin, Hereford, TX and his Reserve Grand Champion Steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, reacts to a bid on “Playa” by Zach Brown (on monitor) at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, reacts to a bid on “Playa” by Zach Brown (on monitor) at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales /
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, pets his steer “Playa” at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, pets his steer “Playa” at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown (center) and his wife Shelly (right, in white shirt) prepare to bid on a steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown (center) and his wife Shelly (right, in white shirt) prepare to bid on a steer during the Junior Market Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. (
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, “Playa” and the winning bidders, The Champagne Cowgirls, have their photo taken at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, “Playa” and the winning bidders, The Champagne Cowgirls, have their photo taken at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, reacts to the winning bid on “Playa” by The Champagne Cowgirls (on monitors) at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Jagger Horn, of Anson, Texas, reacts to the winning bid on “Playa” by The Champagne Cowgirls (on monitors) at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. (
Photo: Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle
Musician Zach Brown meets The Champagne Cowgirls at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown meets The Champagne Cowgirls at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown meets The Champagne Cowgirls at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
Musician Zach Brown meets The Champagne Cowgirls at the Grand Champion Steer Auction in NRG Arena Sales Pavilion Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Houston. ( Steve Gonzales / Houston Chronicle )
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Richie Champion rides bareback during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Stadium this March.
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The top steer sold for $345,000 Saturday at the Junior Market Steer champion selection at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Jagger Horn, 15, was stunned when the judges slapped the flank Friday night of “Playa” – the easygoing 1,283-pound Charolais steer he has lovingly tended for more than a year. “What’s going on?” he remembered saying. “This is awesome.”
That slap, given under the glare of the lights and surrounded by a crowd of more than 64,000 people at NRG Stadium, meant Playa was the grand champion steer at this year’s RodeoHouston.
The 2002 record of $600,001 for a grand champion remains untouched.
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Jagger, from Anson and a member of the Abilene school district’s FFA chapter, will earn at least $75,000 from the win.
Stock Martin’s 1,339-pound steer, the reserve grand champion, sold for $330,000 Saturday. The Hereford teen will take home a $40,000 prize for the sale of “Other Cross.”
Country music star Zac Brown joined the scrum, drawing cheers from the crowd as he raised his yellow placard again and again.
His group’s bid was the last one standing when the price reached $330,000, ending the second most-anticipated auction of the day. He recalled his days in FFA as a youth as he took the stage to applaud Stock Martin, a 16-year-old from Hereford who spent more than a year preparing the 1,339-pound steer for the livestock big leagues.
“I know how important it is,” Brown said. “It gives (kids) traits they’ll be able to carry on for the rest of their lives.”
The record for a reserve champion was set at $365,000 in 2001.
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