Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Equine Showing Equine Show Equipment Leather halter and lead if showing Western Showmanship English bridle or leather halter and lead if showmanship Hunt Seat Showmanship Walking a horse You should be on the left side of the horse with the lead/reins in your right hand. Hold excess reins/lead in your left hand. The excess should be arranged so that your hand won t be in danger of being tangled if the horse should suddenly pull back. Hold reins/lead about 4 to 12 inches from the brindle or halter. This allows the horse to have a natural head carriage. When walking or trotting the horse always keep your eyes up and focused on your destination. The horse s head and neck should be straight and in line with the body. Always turn the horse away from you or to the right. Setting up a horse for inspection When setting the horse up for inspection, the exhibitor should stand angled toward the horse. When the exhibitor is ready for inspection, look at the judge. This will cue the judge that you are ready to be inspected. The horse should be set up quickly with feet squarely underneath the body or by breed type. The area around the horse is divided into four quadrants 1, 2, 3, and 4. The exhibitor should always be in the quadrant next to the one the judge is occupying. Showmanship Quadrants Showmanship
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Equine Parts of a Horse Horse Equipment English Bridle Western Bridle Halter Hoofpick Sweatscraper Splint Boots Bell Boots Fly Mask Tail Bag Lunge line Mane comb Riding crop
Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Poultry Showing Poultry Show Equipment Just the bird Handling and posing the chicken When removing the chicken from the cage, always remove its head first. Your left hand should be over the bird s back and your right hand should be under the breast, with your fingers grasping the thighs. Place you other hand on the bird s back. Hold the bird at your side near your waistline. If the judge asks for the bird, pass it with its head toward the judge. When returning the bird to the cage, open the door and put the bird in head first. Holding the chicken
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Chickens Parts of Chickens Chicken Equipment Chicken Feeder Beak Trimer Chicken waterer Leg bands
Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Turkey Showing Turkeys Show Equipment A show cane or stick used to move the turkey from place to place. Walking a Turkey Exhibitor be positioned at the turkeys shoulder with the show cane in the right hand. Using the show cane gently touch the turkey to encourage it to walk in the direction desired. Walk slowly in order for the turkey to move at a natural comfortable gait. Flipping a Turkey The judge may ask you to flip the turkey in order to display the breast of the bird. One method that can be used is by facing the turkey directly in front of you. Reach over the bird and firmly grasp the bird by both legs directly above the ankle. Stand up while flipping the bird over at the same time. Hold the turkey up in the air directly in front of your body in order to allow the judge to inspect the breast of your project animal.
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Turkeys Parts of a Turkey Turkey Equipment Waterer Feeder Leg Bands Crates Show cane Show stick Toenail Clippers Scale
Showing Dogs Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Dog Dog Stacking a Show Equipment Moving a dog Lead possible types include; martingale lead, fine chain collar and loop lead, loop lead, nylon collar, or a nylon slide lead. One component of showmanship is moving the dog. This is called gaiting. Dogs are moved around the ring at a specified gait, based on breed. Most breeds move at a controlled trot. Always keep the dog between you and the judge. Make sure the collar is positioned up behind the dog s ears. The lead should be gathered neatly in your hand with dangling ends flapping about. Showing a Dog You must have control of the dog s head to have control of the dog. This is achieved in either of two ways. One method is by making sure the show lead is snug behind the ears, holding the lead taut and close to the neck. Hold the lead just tight enough to keep it in place, but not so tight as to choke the dog. The other way is by holding the dog s lower jaw and cheek on the side closest to you without wrapping your fingers around the muzzle. Once you have control of the head, you need to position the front legs. Start by setting the leg on the judge s side first. Lift and place the leg so that you can form a straight line down from the shoulder through the pastern, perpendicular to the floor. When the dog s front legs are in position, set the rear legs. Small dogs are shown on a table. They are lifted on the table and stacked the same way as a larger dog. The front feet are placed near the center front edge of the table. Stacking a dog
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Dogs Parts of the Dog Dog Equipment Dog Crate Leather Leash Toenail Clippers Shredding Brush Scissors Tunnel
Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Goat Showing Goats Show Equipment Walking a goat Collar or Halter used to control and guide the goat You should lead the goat from the left side. Always keep one eye on your goat and one eye on the judge. Keep animal between you and the judge; if you need to switch sides, go in front of the animal, not behind. Always keep the goat s head up, with its body, neck, and head in a straight line. Setting up a goat Setting up your animal or posing your animal for the judge is done by putting its feet directly under its body. If it is a lactating doe, place her rear legs slightly back to show off her udder and her udder attachments. However, do not place them so far back that they look unnatural. Setting up a goat Walking a goat Showing a goat Correct foot position for a goat
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Goats Parts of a Goat Goat Equipment Grooming/Milking Stand Hoof Trimmers Show Lead Nylon halter/lead Automatic Milker Milking Pail Ear Tag Goat Blanket
Showing Rabbits Rabbit Showmanship Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Rabbit Showmanship is a combination of the 4H member s appearance, sportsmanship and show ring ethics, knowledge of good husbandry and presentation of that information, and the ability to handle and show the rabbit according to its ARBA breed standard. Posing the rabbit Gently place the rabbit on the table in front of the judge with its head toward your right and place your right hand gently on the rabbits head. With your left hand, position the front feet so they are directly below the eyes and flat on the table. Position the hind feet so they are directly below the hips. Without distorting the feet placement, tuck the rabbit s hindquarters up just enough that the body is compact and rounded. The rabbit should not be stretched out or too tucked up. Place ears and tail in proper position for the breed. Carry the rabbit by tucking its head under your arm while supporting its body between your side and same arm. The rabbit s eyes should be covered by your elbow. Support the hindquarters with your free hand.
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Rabbits Parts of a Rabbit Rabbit Equipment Water bottle Food bowl Nail clippers Carrying cage Show table Tattoo Kit Water nipple Nest box
Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Llama/Alpaca Show Equipment Nylon or leather halter Lead rope Walking a llama/alpaca Exhibitor should lead the llama/alpaca on the left side of the animal. The lead line should be held in the right hand approximately 12-15 inches from the animal s cheek. The end of the lead should be held in the left hand with loops in end to prevent tripping. Exhibitor should walk at a natural, comfortable gaited for the animal. Setting Up a Llama or Alpaca Move to the lineup by direction of the ring steward. Check that the llama/alpaca is standing square. Feet should be square under the animal s body in a natural comfortable stance. Feet should appear to be in a rectangular box shape, with the front feet aligned with the front and the back aligned with the back feet. Assume the showmanship position by standing at a 45 degree angle to the llama/alpaca shoulder. Keep your eye on the judge and always position yourself to give the Judge an unobstructed view of the llama/alpaca. Quadrants When the judge is in quadrant 1, you re in 2 When the judge is in 2, you re in 1 When the judge is in quadrant 3, you re in 2 When the judge is in quadrant in 4, you re 1 Movements between quadrants should be smooth and natural. Quadrants
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Llamas/Alpacas Parts of a Llama/Alpaca Llama/Alpaca Equipment Halter Nylon Lead Nylon halter/lead Shears
Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Swine Showing Swine Show Equipment Whip or cane used to control the direction of the animal and for encouraging the animal to move Brush or towel used to clean debris or manure from the animal during the show Acceptable places for tapping a pig with a whip 1) Jowl and neck region 2) Shoulder and front leg region You should never tap a pig in a high priced retail cut area, which includes the ham and loin. You could bruise the area and it may need to be cut out of the carcass. Also, if you tap a pig on the rump, the pig will usually tuck-in his ham and arch his top, which makes it look undesirable. Always keep the animal between yourself and the judge. Keep your pig moving at all times and at a comfortable pace. Keep your pig clear of other animals in the ring. Take all caution to prevent fighting between animals. After entering the ring, try to keep the pig from approaching the gate through which they entered or the gate where they leave. Stay away from the corners, fences and groups of pigs. Don t stroll too far from the judge, but also avoid running the judge over with your pig. The best show is 15 to 20 feet from the judge, with your pig walking by itself, away from other pigs. Stay close to and drive your pig from the neck and shoulder area by tapping lightly with the whip or cane. Don t get too far to the front of the pig, because it may discourage it from walking, but don t get too far away because you can lose control of your animal. It is preferred to hold your whip in the hand that is closest to the pig, if you use them both with the same ability. Acceptable "tapping" places Showing a pig Alertness in the ring is extremely important. Keep one eye on the judge and one eye on your animal at all times. Your posture should be slightly crouching, but relaxed, with the whip or cane close to the animal. Avoid over-aggressiveness and overshowing.
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Swine Parts of a Hog Swine Equipment Hog Whip Cane Brush Ear Notcher Needle Teeth Nipper Tail Cutter Hog Snare Nipple Waterer Sorting Panel Hog Slap Tattooer
Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Beef Cattle Showing Beef Cattle Show Equipment Halter used to control and walk the animal Show Stick used to assist in placing feet and to calm and control the animal Grooming Comb used to fix the hair which has been messed up by the judge or other animals Walking a beef animal You should be on the calf s left side with the halter in your right hand. Your hand should be a maximum of 12 inches from the animal s head. With show halters, this is often at the junction of the chain and leather strap. Do not wrap the halter around your hand or fingers as this is harder to let go if you need to, in order to prevent injury. The show stick should be carried in your left hand with the point towards the ground. Hold the animal s head high and let it walk at a comfortable pace. Keep eye contact with the judge in case you are given instructions. Setting up a beef animal Smoothly switch the lead strap from your right hand to your left hand. At the same time, switch your show stick from your left hand to your right hand. Scratch the animal s belly a couple of times to help calm the animal. Set the feet in the appropriate position. Remember, you have two tools available to set feet, the halter and the show stick. If you want a rear foot moved back, push back on the halter and press the soft tissue where the hoof is split with your show stick. If you want a rear foot moved forward, pull forward on the halter and apply pressure with your show stick under the dew claw. Front feet can be moved used your boot or your show stick. After the animal s feet are positioned correctly, hold the animal s head high and use deliberate strokes to scratch the animal s belly to help keep the animal calm. Always keep one eye on the judge and one eye on your animal, in case it changes the positioning of its feet. Setting up a beef animal Soft tissue where the hoof splits Walking a beef animal Correct feet placement when setting up a beef animal
Showman of Showmen Contest Study Guide Beef Cattle Parts of a Beef Animal Beef Cattle Equipment Show Halter Rope Halter Nose Lead Show Stick Show Harness Grooming Comb Hoof Trimmers Burdizzo Dehorner Scotch Comb
Warren County Fair Showman of Showmen Contest Educational Packet Sheep Showing Sheep Showing sheep Be calm and don t be overly aggressive. Be patient with your sheep and don t get upset if it doesn t act perfect. You will accomplish more by working slowly, than by being hurried and impatient. Sheep react to their handler. If you are calm, they are more likely to be calm. Keep one eye on the judge and one eye on your animal at all times. Pay attention to any directions or signals from the judge, such as to turn your sheep sideways or to move to another place in the ring. Walking a sheep Move the sheep around the ring slowly, keeping a nice constant speed. Move the sheep with one hand under the jaw and the other hand either on the dock or behind the ears. Halters should not be used in the show ring. Whenever you move the sheep during the show, be sure to keep the animal between you and the judge. Do not block the judge s view of your sheep. To turn your animal, keep your hand on the jaw, not the throat, and turn its head toward your belt buckle. This sheep is set-up correctly Showing off the front of a sheep Set all four legs squarely under the sheep or with the rear legs slightly farther back than square. The hind legs will be slightly wider than the front legs to make the sheep look wider from behind. Keep the head up and the topline straight. Always keep the sheep between you and the judge. As the judge moves around the ring, the showman should calmly switch sides around the front of the animal to keep the sheep between you and the judge. Bracing a sheep When the judge goes to handle your sheep, there are several ways you can cause it to tighten up or brace. Place your knee against the sheep s brisket and pull the head up. The sheep should push against your knee which flexes their muscles which makes them feel firmer and heavier muscled. Continue to brace the sheep until the judge is done handling then set the sheep back up correctly as described above. The correct method for walking a sheep and holding the head. Setting up and showing a sheep After you have moved your sheep into position, set your sheep up. Always set the legs closest to the judge first. You will have more control if you reach over the top of the animal to set the legs with your free hand. However, many young people cannot reach over the top of the sheep, so do whatever is comfortable to you while setting up the sheep. Be careful not to pull back on the sheep s head while setting them up or they may move backwards. Bracing
Parts of a Sheep Sheep Equipment Elastrator Elastrator Rings Foot Rot Shears Sheep Shears Bottle Nipple Marking Harness Marking Crayon Sheep Blanket Tail Docker Wool Card