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<blockquote data-quote="Keren" data-source="post: 544196" data-attributes="member: 3195"><p>I like a lot about this article. </p><p></p><p>I dont like this:</p><p></p><p>"As a general rule, the closer you hold an animal near their head, the more control you will have. A confident showman who is in complete control of his or her animal will be comfortable holding the halter close to the animal's head. Ultimately, the disposition of the calf and the comfort level of the exhibitor will determine the proper distance"</p><p></p><p>because if you lead the animal with about 10 - 15 cm of lead from the head to your hand they will walk out more freely and be more comfortable. I do not like seeing people leading animals with their hand right up next to the animal's head, and actually with a lot of animals they are worse behaved when led this way. </p><p></p><p>Also wanted to comment on this:</p><p></p><p>"Contrary to popular belief, it is not physically possible to keep one eye on the animal and one eye on the judge. The showman/woman should always know where the judge is located, but the focus of the attention should be on the calf. "</p><p></p><p>I tell my show kids they have to have one eye on the judge, half an eye on their animal and half an eye on the one in front of them. It is just so very important that you show the animal for the judge. </p><p></p><p>"There is enough noise at a fair or a show that the exhibitor doesn't need to create more. Actions such as whistling, snapping fingers, or a loud voice in order to get the calf's attention or as a means to draw attention to the calf are considered poor etiquette. "</p><p></p><p>I do disagree with this one. A good showman, if he has a docile calf that is going to sleep in the ring, can easily make discrete noises to get the calf's attention. Getting those ears pricked up can make a helluva difference to a calf's outlook. It also mkes them stand up straighter and taller too. </p><p></p><p>But overall, really good article. </p><p></p><p>About the lead issue, some judges here prefer the lead to be held dangling (but never touching the ground), some prefer it to be held in one hand but looped up once (but never wrapped around the hand of the parader), some prefer it to be held in two hands with no loops. </p><p></p><p>The critical thing in showmanship is to arrive at the ring early, watch the classes before you and listen to what the judge says. You can pick up his pet hates - adjust your methods for things like lead handling, use of neck cards on the animals, fitting techniques, feet techniques and a huge range of other things. If you want to win, do what he wants. Its as simple as that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Keren, post: 544196, member: 3195"] I like a lot about this article. I dont like this: "As a general rule, the closer you hold an animal near their head, the more control you will have. A confident showman who is in complete control of his or her animal will be comfortable holding the halter close to the animal’s head. Ultimately, the disposition of the calf and the comfort level of the exhibitor will determine the proper distance" because if you lead the animal with about 10 - 15 cm of lead from the head to your hand they will walk out more freely and be more comfortable. I do not like seeing people leading animals with their hand right up next to the animal's head, and actually with a lot of animals they are worse behaved when led this way. Also wanted to comment on this: "Contrary to popular belief, it is not physically possible to keep one eye on the animal and one eye on the judge. The showman/woman should always know where the judge is located, but the focus of the attention should be on the calf. " I tell my show kids they have to have one eye on the judge, half an eye on their animal and half an eye on the one in front of them. It is just so very important that you show the animal for the judge. "There is enough noise at a fair or a show that the exhibitor doesn’t need to create more. Actions such as whistling, snapping fingers, or a loud voice in order to get the calf’s attention or as a means to draw attention to the calf are considered poor etiquette. " I do disagree with this one. A good showman, if he has a docile calf that is going to sleep in the ring, can easily make discrete noises to get the calf's attention. Getting those ears pricked up can make a helluva difference to a calf's outlook. It also mkes them stand up straighter and taller too. But overall, really good article. About the lead issue, some judges here prefer the lead to be held dangling (but never touching the ground), some prefer it to be held in one hand but looped up once (but never wrapped around the hand of the parader), some prefer it to be held in two hands with no loops. The critical thing in showmanship is to arrive at the ring early, watch the classes before you and listen to what the judge says. You can pick up his pet hates - adjust your methods for things like lead handling, use of neck cards on the animals, fitting techniques, feet techniques and a huge range of other things. If you want to win, do what he wants. Its as simple as that. [/QUOTE]
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