It’s time to go to the show- how do I prepare?

Things to think aboutAttendance-missing schoolSelecting Animal/Birds to Show

ClippingHauling

More things to think aboutShow SuppliesStall Space or Pen SpaceShow Arrival/Check InShow Day Routines/Cooperation

Leaving Show

Jr. Stockshows are considered E daysExtracurricular days do not count as an

absenceYou have 10 E days – use wisely

County – no days missed Major shows

Advisors will create list for you to verifyList will be made from entriesDeclare breed for day accuracy

Limit of Days If SA – only go when necessary

Before school and afterschool if possible If not showing – should be at school

If you are listed out – should be at the show during school day.

If you don’t go- check in with attendance office

Check in with advisors(if applicable) at show to verify you are there.

Depends on SpeciesCattle – County – clip for blow and go show

Cattle – Major – slick no more than 10days prior

Swine – EC – no clippingSwine – Bexar – we clip on Sunday & Monday prior to

Swine – Majors – Day or Two Before At Barn

Sheep/Goats – EC – Wednesday prior

Sheep/Goats – Bexar – reclip on Monday Prior

Sheep/Goats – Majors – Day or Two Prior

Watch the Calendars

Goal – Haul in Fewest Trailers Possible Proper Transportation-cage,trailer,etc. Cooperation amongst all going Health Papers- do you need them

Breeding always doesMarket – most shows do not require it-state fair will

for pigs and steers

Bed Trailers properly- shavings, straw, hay

Separate animals not familiar with each other

Stalling at shows is done by arrivalArrive together stall togetherTeacher supervision is enhanced by being with group

Must be there to loadFeed after arrival at showGet all belongs prior to leaving

Choosing animal if you have more than oneFit judge if know judgeCan bring have advisors assist in choosingTurkeys – all families will help in culling-

Usually weekend before showBroilers – Cull at 21 days and every week

after Select pens day before show or two days before Recheck pens at show grounds before checking

in

Check with Advisors for Advice on Lengths of Hair

We can assist at the Barn for swine/sheep and goats

Cattle – Coordinate with Mrs. Kempen

Swine Hair Lengths can make difference

Sheep/Goats – may need socks or blankets

Lots of products-you can consider Need way of transporting supplies Consolidate when traveling to

Shows Know what grooming products are

allowed-water only at some shows Know show arena equipment

allowed Feeders/Waterers – Have your own

and label them

Remember Arrive Together Stall Together-Assigned by show as you arrive

Cattle space will be tight Sheep and goats – 4, 5 or more in a pen-

muzzles Poultry assigned as you check in- space out

EC Chapter’s birds Hogs – Usually divide with 2 or 3(at majors)

in pen If you have divider bring it Pens will be assigned at majors and need to

honor it Families with multiples need to be together

Cooperate with Fellow members to get all animals in place- then worry about feeding/watering

Advisors will pickup check in papers or weight/breed declaration cards

Check In procedures varyBreeding will need to check papers at all shows

EC and County will weigh/classify each animal

Majors – Weight/Classification CardsAdvisors will pickup or authorize someone to do soAdvisors will help you determine proper weight/breed to declare

Cooperation to get arrival weights on animals to declare correct weight

Verify the weight turned in with advisorWeigh backs at majors – know what they are

Proper clothes/shoes for show Know show order Arrive early stay late Suggested to arrive 1 hour or more prior

to start of show day Have animal clean, prepared and fed

several classes ahead of time to show Watch show to know what procedure is Assist others going to show arena

Practice a ring procedure Know what judge will allow you to do Know what order they show Know who judge is Know what ring procedure is Know what happens when you leave

show ring Only you can show unless approved

substitute.

When can you leave Take all equipment Don’t leave before your animal

leaves Cleanup your area

With today’s economy, you better plan ahead for every SA and Bexar County

Write letters, make personal contacts

Be understanding that sale prices may be low

If you make premium sale or auction, you will get ribbon

County – have to take picture Must attend auction – be there

ahead of time-1-2 hours Thank you Letters – will get list

of buyers