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<blockquote data-quote="simme" data-source="post: 1734046" data-attributes="member: 40418"><p>Things affecting show success - selection of the calf, preparation of the calf, presentation of the calf, the judge, the competition. And goals and attitude.</p><p></p><p>Selection of the calf - has the "look", no major defects (or minor as the competition increases), good structure. People can spend tens of thousands on a calf and not meet their goal. </p><p></p><p>Preparation - feeding the calf, not too much, not too little, the right feeding program, the right hair program. The one's receiving the banners at major shows are probably compromised in future productivity due to over-conditioning.</p><p></p><p>Presentation - clipping, fitting, hundreds to thousands spent on spray cans and bottles of magic solutions, setting up, stopping correctly, smooth movements, ears, and a lot more. </p><p></p><p>The judge - differences in what they are looking for, they may have "friends" showing in your class, hard to prepare for the judge, concentrate on your calf and yourself, listen to what the judge says, watch prior classes</p><p></p><p>The competition - the old thing about not needing to outrun the bear chasing you, just need to outrun your friend that the bear is also chasing. Quality of competition can vary greatly depending on the show. Major shows will have heavy competition. Be realistic about that.</p><p></p><p>Summary - For youngsters, showing is mostly about you, not the calf. Learning life skills like responsibility, preparation, communication, competition, work ethics, thrill of victory (maybe) and the agony of defeat (sometimes), making friends and enjoying life. Real "winning" is not about how the calf placed, it is about personal growth and development.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="simme, post: 1734046, member: 40418"] Things affecting show success - selection of the calf, preparation of the calf, presentation of the calf, the judge, the competition. And goals and attitude. Selection of the calf - has the "look", no major defects (or minor as the competition increases), good structure. People can spend tens of thousands on a calf and not meet their goal. Preparation - feeding the calf, not too much, not too little, the right feeding program, the right hair program. The one's receiving the banners at major shows are probably compromised in future productivity due to over-conditioning. Presentation - clipping, fitting, hundreds to thousands spent on spray cans and bottles of magic solutions, setting up, stopping correctly, smooth movements, ears, and a lot more. The judge - differences in what they are looking for, they may have "friends" showing in your class, hard to prepare for the judge, concentrate on your calf and yourself, listen to what the judge says, watch prior classes The competition - the old thing about not needing to outrun the bear chasing you, just need to outrun your friend that the bear is also chasing. Quality of competition can vary greatly depending on the show. Major shows will have heavy competition. Be realistic about that. Summary - For youngsters, showing is mostly about you, not the calf. Learning life skills like responsibility, preparation, communication, competition, work ethics, thrill of victory (maybe) and the agony of defeat (sometimes), making friends and enjoying life. Real "winning" is not about how the calf placed, it is about personal growth and development. [/QUOTE]
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