Sunday, February 17, 2008
SRF Valentine's Show, Sanford, NC, February 16, 2008
First of all, thank you so much to Bill & Janice Jones for putting my rabbits on the table for me for both shows. I really appreciate it. And a big thank you to Eric Stewart for letting me work with him all day behind the table. That was an invaluable experience. And thanks to the Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers for allowing me the opportunity. I also appreciate superintendent Tim Smith's consideration in letting me know when my breed came up. Although I was covered for this show, I have missed the opportunity to get my rabbits to the table in the past because I was trying to learn about another breed!
I showed five rabbits. My broken senior bucks bombed in show A under Owen Yates, but GC The Nature Trail's Bear won his 10th leg. Unfortunately, he then decided to sail off of the table and injured his back. His brand new owner Cindy Osborn immediately decided to retire him. He didn't even show in Show B! We're hoping for a full recovery. I think as long as Bear is comfortable and able to breed, Cindy will be happy. He looked pretty good when I examined him between shows, so I'm optimistic.
Lord was BOB in show A. He's looking pretty nice these days. I love that buck.
In show B, my brokens faired a bit better. GC The Nature Trail's Crazy Horse was second place. Lord was BOS. Congratulations to Ashlee Richards who had a great day at the table, including BOB in show B.
Now all of this showing was going on while I was totally absent working with Eric Stewart. Eric was tough on me, which I really appreciated. For some classes, he only allowed me to handle each rabbit once and then give him comments. That was so hard, but such a great exercise to show me how to discipline and organize my mind while judging. I learned quite a bit throughout the day from Eric and I believe I benefitted from broadening my experience in general as well. The day was very encouraging and was a boost to my confidence. In virtually every decision, I picked the same winners - and often placed the small classes - the same as Eric. It's nice to know that I'm not operating somewhere by myself in outter space!!!
The Nature Trail's Mars, 3 legs, has rejoined my rabbitry. He just needs a senior leg ot grand. Perhaps he'll have his opportunity in the not-too-distant future. We'll see. I'd often second guessed my decision to sell Jupiter and Mars, so I'm glad to get a chance to work with one of the brothers again. He's a full brother, different litter, to GC The Nature Trail's LaForge, who produced Lord for me. I'm glad I happened to walk by him at just the right moment yesterday. It may turn out to be really good luck for me. We'll see.
Laurie
¶ 11:26 AM
I showed five rabbits. My broken senior bucks bombed in show A under Owen Yates, but GC The Nature Trail's Bear won his 10th leg. Unfortunately, he then decided to sail off of the table and injured his back. His brand new owner Cindy Osborn immediately decided to retire him. He didn't even show in Show B! We're hoping for a full recovery. I think as long as Bear is comfortable and able to breed, Cindy will be happy. He looked pretty good when I examined him between shows, so I'm optimistic.
Lord was BOB in show A. He's looking pretty nice these days. I love that buck.
In show B, my brokens faired a bit better. GC The Nature Trail's Crazy Horse was second place. Lord was BOS. Congratulations to Ashlee Richards who had a great day at the table, including BOB in show B.
Now all of this showing was going on while I was totally absent working with Eric Stewart. Eric was tough on me, which I really appreciated. For some classes, he only allowed me to handle each rabbit once and then give him comments. That was so hard, but such a great exercise to show me how to discipline and organize my mind while judging. I learned quite a bit throughout the day from Eric and I believe I benefitted from broadening my experience in general as well. The day was very encouraging and was a boost to my confidence. In virtually every decision, I picked the same winners - and often placed the small classes - the same as Eric. It's nice to know that I'm not operating somewhere by myself in outter space!!!
The Nature Trail's Mars, 3 legs, has rejoined my rabbitry. He just needs a senior leg ot grand. Perhaps he'll have his opportunity in the not-too-distant future. We'll see. I'd often second guessed my decision to sell Jupiter and Mars, so I'm glad to get a chance to work with one of the brothers again. He's a full brother, different litter, to GC The Nature Trail's LaForge, who produced Lord for me. I'm glad I happened to walk by him at just the right moment yesterday. It may turn out to be really good luck for me. We'll see.
Laurie
¶ 11:26 AM
