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<blockquote data-quote="diana55" data-source="post: 1112695" data-attributes="member: 12968"><p>Thanks Andrew and Ken for the show results congrats. I understand the showmanship award was for presentation of cattle (and handlers dress etc) and our area of cattle shed , cleanliness of bedding and interaction with public. Judged over 3 days of show. I guess we try to get along with everyone, don't cause many waves and try to help others if requested. It was a great honour and means we'll have to keep up the high standards now.</p><p></p><p>Andrew, I gave a bit of thought about your query on motivation of showing. No doubt others have their own reasons but for me its a combination of advertising our stud, socialising with people who like their cattle as I do and the hope of winning. If I was beaten all the time, I would 'pull the pin' very quickly. I breed the type of cattle I prefer and show the 'prettiest' ones. Thankfully enough judges agree with me so I get some winners. It is addictive however-each new calf may be the 'next great one' (takes 18 months or so to know the truth) and each mating is eagerly anticipated. Angus showing is very competitive so its never easy, even at local shows. Does make one work a bit harder at feeding, preparation, parading etc. Prior to cattle I had show horses in the 80's and merino flock show ewes (picked a show team from the commercials) in the 90's. Just like to get out there and talk livestock with other producers. Even when we go overseas we often go to cattle shows (Denver, Farmfair in Edmonton) and visit cattle ranches in Canada. Cattle producers the world over have a lot in common. We always learn something new wherever we go. Trouble is, I seem to forget a lot of it- information overload...or just getting older. Showing is very expensive so I guess when its not fun anymore, we'll give it away and find a new hobby. Breeding poodles or something...nah, don't think so.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diana55, post: 1112695, member: 12968"] Thanks Andrew and Ken for the show results congrats. I understand the showmanship award was for presentation of cattle (and handlers dress etc) and our area of cattle shed , cleanliness of bedding and interaction with public. Judged over 3 days of show. I guess we try to get along with everyone, don't cause many waves and try to help others if requested. It was a great honour and means we'll have to keep up the high standards now. Andrew, I gave a bit of thought about your query on motivation of showing. No doubt others have their own reasons but for me its a combination of advertising our stud, socialising with people who like their cattle as I do and the hope of winning. If I was beaten all the time, I would 'pull the pin' very quickly. I breed the type of cattle I prefer and show the 'prettiest' ones. Thankfully enough judges agree with me so I get some winners. It is addictive however-each new calf may be the 'next great one' (takes 18 months or so to know the truth) and each mating is eagerly anticipated. Angus showing is very competitive so its never easy, even at local shows. Does make one work a bit harder at feeding, preparation, parading etc. Prior to cattle I had show horses in the 80's and merino flock show ewes (picked a show team from the commercials) in the 90's. Just like to get out there and talk livestock with other producers. Even when we go overseas we often go to cattle shows (Denver, Farmfair in Edmonton) and visit cattle ranches in Canada. Cattle producers the world over have a lot in common. We always learn something new wherever we go. Trouble is, I seem to forget a lot of it- information overload...or just getting older. Showing is very expensive so I guess when its not fun anymore, we'll give it away and find a new hobby. Breeding poodles or something...nah, don't think so. [/QUOTE]
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