The Heuermann sisters’ introduction into the showing world started like most others, a simple question that quickly turned into a passion that neither girl could deny. At just nine and seven-years-old, the girls jumped right into the world of showing goats. 

Paislie still remembers the conversation with her dad that sparked it all.

“It started with my dad asking me if I wanted to show animals,” Paislie said. “Honestly, we just fell in love with showing goats. It was a lot of work, but we had the drive.”

As Paislie prepared for her first year exhibiting at the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo, she already had a supporter eager to follow in her footsteps. Seven-year-old Brylie wanted nothing more than to be right beside her sister in the show barn.

“I started out showing at prospect shows because I was too young to show at county,” Brylie said. “I spent my first year watching Paislie, and I knew from then that I never wanted to do anything else.”

Now older and more experienced, the sisters say raising and showing goats has brought them closer together. They’ve learned to embrace both the highs and the lows of the process, knowing each challenge only strengthens their bond.

At the 2024 Market Goat Show, 116 exhibitors led their animals into the ring, each chasing the coveted title of grand champion. For Brylie, the day was bittersweet. She placed fourth in her class, falling short of an auction spot with her own goat, but she couldn’t take her eyes off Paislie in the Grand Champion Drive.

“I remember sitting in the stands and all I could do was focus on Paislie,” Brylie said. “I was literally shaking while watching her.”

While spectators and supporters looked on, Paislie stepped into the ring ready to give her all. Standing amongst other well deserving and accomplished exhibitors, she reflected on all the hard work leading up to this moment.

“I remember going in and not thinking I was going to win,” Paislie said. “When the judge pointed to me, I just fell to the ground.”

Moments later, the judge shook her hand, naming her the 2024 Grand Champion Market Goat exhibitor. Weaving through the crowds of exhibitors, spectators and animals, Brylie was determined to be the first one to hug her sister as she stepped out of the ring.

“It didn’t feel like just Paislie winning,” Brylie said. “It felt like it was our whole family winning at that point.”

That moment lit a fire in Brylie. She was determined to match her sister’s success.

“I have always loved showing and working with my animals,” Brylie said. “But going into the 2025 Montgomery County Fair, I really gave it 110%.”

From the day she picked up her goat, Brylie poured everything into preparing for her most important show yet. She credits much of her drive to her sister, who continually pushed her to reach her full potential.

Exactly 355 days after Paislie’s big win, Brylie walked into the 2025 Market Goat Grand Champion Drive. Months of preparation had led to this moment, but winning was never the expectation.

“I never go into a show expecting that I will win,” Brylie said. “But once you get into that ring, it’s like everything you worked so hard for has finally paid off when that judge shakes your hand.”

Just like Brylie the year before, Paislie couldn’t sit still as she watched her little sister in the show ring.

“I remember videoing her, and when the judge walked toward Brylie, I started jumping up and down,” Paislie said. “I was just so proud of her.”

Along with the countless hours in the barn, both sisters attribute their success to their family, who always pushed them to be their best. Through late nights, early mornings and everything in between, the girls say they never forgot what really mattered at the end of the day.

“We have a sign at home that says, ‘The win doesn’t come from the show, it comes from the hours at home,’” Paislie said. “Our parents have never had expectations for us to win. They want us to do our best and care about the work we do.”

Like most sisters, Paislie and Brylie have had their share of ups and downs, but nothing compares to raising animals with a built-in best friend. Their barn has become a sanctuary where they can relax and be themselves.

“Raising animals together is probably one of the best things,” Brylie said. “It would be so boring without Paislie and our 2 a.m. barn jam sessions.”

Their bond has only grown stronger in the seven years since their showing journey began.

“At the end of the day, we know what we want for one another — for each of us to do our best,” Paislie said.

In back-to-back years, the Heuermann sisters not only captured grand champion titles but also strengthened a bond built on hard work, support and shared passion — accomplishments they will carry far beyond the show ring

The 2026 Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo Market Goat Show is set for Tuesday, April 14, when a new grand champion will be named. Before then, exhibitors will return to the fairgrounds for Market Goat Tag-In on Tuesday, December 2.