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