One of the biggest things that peeves me at shows is judges that make assumptions without even bother to ask questions. I was at a show this past week, and in a class of females (in both the open and youth shows) that were born Jan-Apr '06 (roughly 30 months) there was a female that happened to be the only one without a calf at side (out of 7 or 8 entries). The female was placed last in both shows, and the primary reason for placing by both judges was that she was not in production yet. Little did they know that the young female had already weaned her first calf, because she got bred early, and was already a few months bred for her second calf. It wouldnt be that bad if she belonged down at the bottom, but she is a female that has won many shows in her short, 2-year career, she was World Junior Champion Female last year actually.
I thought it was really unprofessional and sorry of the judges to do that, without asking questions. I lost a lot of respect for one of the judges after that (and the other i didnt care for at all anyways). I've judged a few shows and I make a habit to ask about reproduction on all females over 15 months old, and bulls closer to 2 years old.
Any others have similar experiences or thoughts?
Ryan
I thought it was really unprofessional and sorry of the judges to do that, without asking questions. I lost a lot of respect for one of the judges after that (and the other i didnt care for at all anyways). I've judged a few shows and I make a habit to ask about reproduction on all females over 15 months old, and bulls closer to 2 years old.
Any others have similar experiences or thoughts?
Ryan