I thought I'd start a new thread because I don't want to detract from T&D Farms thread on her son's first show.
I found this fact sheet from Ohio State University about showing, http://ohioline.osu.edu/anr-fact/0018.html.
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That does seem logical. But, they also say the length of the lead should be based on the height of the exhibitor, and that does not seem logical. The distance to the ground is based on the height of the calf! So, I'm not buying everything this article says.
I think it was good advice about carrying the stick everywhere so the exhibitor gets comfortable handling it before they get in the ring.
I also 'rock' the calf or try to stop with the back legs in the correct position so only the front legs need placed with the stick.
Any other ideas?
I found this fact sheet from Ohio State University about showing, http://ohioline.osu.edu/anr-fact/0018.html.
snip:
The length of the stick should be in relation to the size of the calf being shown. The exhibitor should be able to stand at the calf's head and be able to keep the head pointed straight ahead when reaching to place the back feet.
That does seem logical. But, they also say the length of the lead should be based on the height of the exhibitor, and that does not seem logical. The distance to the ground is based on the height of the calf! So, I'm not buying everything this article says.
I think it was good advice about carrying the stick everywhere so the exhibitor gets comfortable handling it before they get in the ring.
I also 'rock' the calf or try to stop with the back legs in the correct position so only the front legs need placed with the stick.
Any other ideas?