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SHOWING
THE
ANIMAL
IN
THE
RING
Leading
(10
POINTS)
Enter
leading
the
animal
at
a
normal
walk
around
the
ring
in
a
clockwise
direction,
walking
on
the
left
side.
Exhibitor
should
walk
as
normally
and
inconspicuously
as
possible.
Goat
should
lead
readily
and
respond
quickly.
Lead
equipment
should
consist
of
a
properly
fitted
collar
or
small,
inconspicuous
link
chain
of
sufficient
strength
to
maintain
proper
control.
Lead
slowly
with
the
animal’s
head
held
high
enough
for
impressive
style,
attractive
carriage,
and
graceful
walk.
Exhibit
proper
maneuvers
when
asked
by
the
judge
to
make
changes
in
the
ring.
Setting
up
your
goat
(15
POINTS)
Set
up
and
show
the
animal
to
its
best
advantage,
allowing
the
judge
to
view
it
as
much
as
possible.
Stand
or
squat
where
both
Judge
and
animal
may
be
observed.
Set
up
animal
with
front
feet
squarely
beneath
and
hind
feet
slight
spread.
Neither
crowd
other
exhibitors
nor
leave
too
much
space
when
leading
into
a
side-by-side
position.
When
the
judge
is
observing
the
animal,
if
the
goat
moves
out
of
position,
replace
it
as
quickly
and
inconspicuously
as
possible.
Be
natural.
Overshowing,
undue
fussing,
and
maneuvering
are
objectionable.
Show
animal
to
best
advantage,
recognizing
the
conformation
faults
of
the
animal
you
are
leading
and
striving
to
help
overcome
them.
(5
POINTS)
Maneuvers
(20
POINTS)
For
each
maneuver,
lead
the
goat
properly
according
to
the
rules
set
forth
by
the
Showmanship
Manual.
Properly
move
the
goat
in
the
ring
according
to
the
judge’s
requested
maneuver.
Poise,
alertness,
and
courteous
attitude
are
all
desired
in
the
show
ring.
Showmen
should
keep
an
eye
on
their
animals
and
be
aware
of
the
position
of
the
judge
at
all
times.
Showmen
should
not
allow
persons
or
things
outside
the
ring
to
distract
them.
Respond
rapidly
to
requests
from
judges
or
officials,
and
be
courteous
and
sportsmanlike
at
all
times,
respecting
the
rights
of
other
exhibitors.
The
best
showmen
will
show
their
animals
at
all
times,
not
themselves,
and
will
continue
exhibiting
until
the
judge
has
placed
the
entire
class,
given
his
reasons,
and
has
dismissed
the
class.
Knowledge
of
the
breed
(20
POINTS)
Properly
answer
questions
regarding:
parts
of
the
goat,
health
questions,
medications,
conformation,
structure,
Pygmy
Goat
husbandry.
The
judge
may
question
showmen
on
their
knowledge
of
proper
terminology
for
parts
of
a
Pygmy
goat,
breed
standards,
evaluation
of
defects
and
NPGA
Scorecards.
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