Karson Neuse

Karson Neuse: Never Leave Room For Error

Karson Neuse, is from New Braunfels, Texas. Where he has learned how to balance hard work and passion. He has experienced some incredible moments and has created some long lasting memories. While showing his passion, love, and work for showing. Every win has reflected what he has learned and how he has fought to be where is today. Some of his wins have even earned him bragging rights when all of his family is home.

“Hey everyone, my name is Karson Neuse. I’m 18 years old and I’m from New Braunfels, Texas.”

Karson’s show journey started as soon as it could as he dived right in the first moment he got..

“My show journey started practically as soon as I was able to walk. Although I was unable to show some of those years, I still joined to help my older brother,as well as helping catch, and doctor sheep.”

Karson has had his dad be by his side through everything. He has pushed and encouraged Karson to do better each and every day and led Karson to find a passion for the industry.

“My father has always been my biggest supporter growing up. Day in and day out he strived to push me and himself to the max. He also spent so much time searching the planet to find the best lambs possible.”

Hard work each day takes a lot, but we work through it even on the hard days. But for Karson not having help everyday is hard when he has 30+ sheep in the barn.

“The lack of help has been hard when it comes to truly working the animals. Having an older brother in college and a dad with a full time job definitely didn’t make it easy working 30+ lambs every morning and night. However, I took that as an opportunity, a push factor, and extra motivation towards the dreams I had in my mind”.

“I’ve always had a strong passion for this industry since I was a young kid.”

Karson has a passion for everything the industry has to offer. As he has shown he has noticed that through the years the industry has declined.

“Over the years I believe the lack of true interest and quality of judges has drastically declined. Which no mistake was definitely a part of my next pursuit..

Into livestock judging.”

Having the Reserve Grand Market Lamb at Forth Worth was a moment that has always stayed with Karson. He will always hold that memory close to his heart.

“Reserving at Fort Worth this past year was definitely the biggest win in my opinion. My older brother (Kolton, was fortunate enough to Grand or Reserve every major livestock show in Texas … .except for Fort Worth. So to finally be able to get it done my senior year was not only monumental to my family; but definitely a point of discussion when arguing with my brother!”

Like any other sport, showing comes with nerves, excitement, and sometimes a little bit of fear. Oftentimes most kids will feel anxiety in the ring, but Karson feels it in the moments before he even starts the walk up.

“When preparing for the ring, the most anxious I get is actually getting the animal ready. Worrying constantly if we got him up too late or too early and not wanting him to get tired is definitely stressful… Yet, when I hit that ring everything suddenly goes quiet. It’s just me, My lamb, And my dad coaching me from the sidelines.”

Looking into his future, Karson is attending Blinn, Brenham in the fall of 2026 to judge livestock in hopes of re-eventing the judging name. After 2 years Karson is looking towards Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.

“I’m still keeping those options open.”

After college Karson hopes to successfully set full operations into his and his dad’s breeding program.

“I’d also like to be starting my judging career out and building my resume in that aspect!”

Karson and his dad have been through it all together. All of his dads support is why Karson is where he is today.

“I’ve had a lot of extraordinary supporters throughout my career. But my dad is definitely unmatched. When it comes down to it he has taught me everything I know to this day. But primarily he taught me the joy and excitement it brings when you truly work and want something bad enough.”

Remember:

“Never leave any room for error.”

“Throughout what I’ve learned in this industry is cutting corners and doing things the fast way does not work. It may suck, it might feel like you can’t possibly do any more in the barn or with your animals. But I promise, there is always an extra step you can take to be successful, so take it.”