Saturday, January 20, 2007
PTRF, Mocksville, NC, Show
It was great to see bunny friends after a long holiday break. There were lots of hugs, and some surprising looks since I'm sporting a totally new hairstyle. Laughter broke out several times. It just goes to show that the very best part of rabbit shows is often not about rabbits at all, but rather people who love rabbits getting together.
I bombed in the first show. I think this is the third time I've shown under Jeff Hardin and the third time I've not done well. Oh well. Dems the berries. (What does that mean, anyway?)
I registered some rabbits at lunchtime. As always, it's a lot of work for $2, but I view it as an opportunity to learn. I unfortunately did catch one DQ.
Anna and I showed Silver Foxes. I'm giving all of the juniors to Anna, but I will be selling the seniors I have in a few weeks when the doe weans this litter. I want to watch some silver foxes grow up in my barn and then I'll be done with that breed. I've learned a lot by having them here and by showing a different breed. A breeder from out of our area was there with some nice examples of Silver Foxes and I appreciated getting my hands on them.
The second show of the day is more the type that I enjoy. We were assigned Rusty Westhoff, one of my favorite Holland judges. I believe it was six different exhibitors that earned legs. And I got a little bonus: Java was BOB, earning the first herdsman point of 2007 and the first two quality points. He also hit 10 legs.
Too bad I don't have a crystal ball. I could have saved $98 by just entering Java!
Mocksville is only one hour, fifteen minutes from home, so I enjoyed getting back home early. There's nothing like having a fun show AND getting to bed on time!
Laurie ¶ 8:44 PM
I bombed in the first show. I think this is the third time I've shown under Jeff Hardin and the third time I've not done well. Oh well. Dems the berries. (What does that mean, anyway?)
I registered some rabbits at lunchtime. As always, it's a lot of work for $2, but I view it as an opportunity to learn. I unfortunately did catch one DQ.
Anna and I showed Silver Foxes. I'm giving all of the juniors to Anna, but I will be selling the seniors I have in a few weeks when the doe weans this litter. I want to watch some silver foxes grow up in my barn and then I'll be done with that breed. I've learned a lot by having them here and by showing a different breed. A breeder from out of our area was there with some nice examples of Silver Foxes and I appreciated getting my hands on them.
The second show of the day is more the type that I enjoy. We were assigned Rusty Westhoff, one of my favorite Holland judges. I believe it was six different exhibitors that earned legs. And I got a little bonus: Java was BOB, earning the first herdsman point of 2007 and the first two quality points. He also hit 10 legs.
Too bad I don't have a crystal ball. I could have saved $98 by just entering Java!
Mocksville is only one hour, fifteen minutes from home, so I enjoyed getting back home early. There's nothing like having a fun show AND getting to bed on time!
Laurie ¶ 8:44 PM
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This was a fun show!! I was very happy and surprised to have my little solid tort not even 3 month old doe win her first leg!! Yeah!
I also enjoyed seeing friends again.
Alison
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I also enjoyed seeing friends again.
Alison
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