Tulsa_Fireman
12/21/2006, 04:02 PM
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In addition to raising your pig for market, you may also want to show your pig at the fair. Usually you begin training your pig several weeks before the show. You must train your pig to move easily at a walk. Working with your pig ahead of time will help you and the pig to know what to expect when the actual judging takes place.
Before the show you will want to groom your pig. Grooming consists of washing your pig and clipping the hair from the tail and ears (especially the inside of the ears). You would also make sure that the feet are clean, and that there is no sawdust on its back or legs.
Here are some tips for the show ring:
* enter the show ring promptly when your class is called
* know where the judge is at all times
* when moving your pig, have a cane in one hand; guide your pig with the curved end of the cane
* keep a small brush in your pocket to use to remove any sawdust or dirt than may get on your pig
* drive your pig gently behind the front flank or on the side to move it forward
* never hit the pig on the back, rump, or snout
* keep the pig between you and the judge; the pig should be kept 10 to 15 feet away from the judge
* when showing your pig, stay out of large groups--try to keeping your pig walking and in open spaces where the judge can see it smile!
In addition to raising your pig for market, you may also want to show your pig at the fair. Usually you begin training your pig several weeks before the show. You must train your pig to move easily at a walk. Working with your pig ahead of time will help you and the pig to know what to expect when the actual judging takes place.
Before the show you will want to groom your pig. Grooming consists of washing your pig and clipping the hair from the tail and ears (especially the inside of the ears). You would also make sure that the feet are clean, and that there is no sawdust on its back or legs.
Here are some tips for the show ring:
* enter the show ring promptly when your class is called
* know where the judge is at all times
* when moving your pig, have a cane in one hand; guide your pig with the curved end of the cane
* keep a small brush in your pocket to use to remove any sawdust or dirt than may get on your pig
* drive your pig gently behind the front flank or on the side to move it forward
* never hit the pig on the back, rump, or snout
* keep the pig between you and the judge; the pig should be kept 10 to 15 feet away from the judge
* when showing your pig, stay out of large groups--try to keeping your pig walking and in open spaces where the judge can see it smile!