Many people participate in the State Fair every year, regardless of age, but for some this is their way of life. Waking up early in the morning to feed their animals, fitting them for the next show, waiting for your chance to show off how great your animal is, no matter what the judge says, and then shaking the hand of the judge when they select your animal for Grand/Reserve Champion. This may be short lived for some, but people like me who show at fairs and point shows, and then later go on to the State Fair have learned this is a daunting task to make sure your animals are happy, fed, and are also show ready before you walk into the arena. For some people, showing is a stressful situation to be in, but I find it rather refreshing and rewarding because I personally feel relaxed around livestock. Some of the rewards of showing is all of the friends you make from all of the different shows you go to, and then eventually all meeting back up again at the State Fair. From all of the friends I …show more content…
Responsibility consists of caring for all of your animals whether you are showing them or not, i.e. giving your animals food and clean water. Cleaning and fitting your animals before the next show takes quite a bit of time, or some time management. You need to determine when you need to wake up, get yourself ready, and then figuring out how long it will take you to wash and fit all of your animals before the show. When you fit your animals you need to stay organized by knowing what you need for adhesives, conditioners, combs, etc. You also need to know the show order for you animals, and you also need to cooperate with your animal while in and out of the show ring. Cooperation is another key point because you and your animal need to get along while in the show ring so the judge can get a crystal clear view of your animal, and this really comes in handy when you do
Circus animals are still wild animals, captive born or not, they still retain the needs to roam freely and socialize. They also never lose instinct to defend themselves. America, a country that has deemed animal cruelty a crime, endangered species protected and partakes in extreme publ...
The viewbook was compiled by the Architectural Commission for the fair, with the text by Allen D. Albert, an honorary secretary, and forward by Rufus C. Dawes, the president. The book, approximately nine by twelve inches, and consisting of 64 pages of vibrant images of the fair, depicts the major buildings, exhibits and attractions. These images are mostly watercolors, sometimes enhanced photographs or cartoons. Th...
My family and I recently visited the State Fair of Texas. It is the biggest
There is a vast variety of different competitions and entry openings at the fair. Shows consists of cattle, pigs, chickens, sheep, goats, and hams. Now the ham is done by almost all kids in either the FFA, or 4-H organizations. It is viewed as a very easy way to make a large sum of money by only doing minor work
During, the whole rodeo season I looked forward to going to the State Finals. I didn't attend the finals as a participant, but as a spectator. As President of the "Saddle Bronc Fan Club" for my friend Cole, there was no way I would miss this experience. We both had been looking forward to this day for a long time.
Raising and showing pigs will teach you so many valuable lessons that you cannot get anywhere else, so following a few steps to ensure that the pig is properly taken care of is well worth it in the end! Although raising livestock does take a lot of time, money, and equipment, it will all pay off well in the end! You should always consider what to look for in a show pig, how to properly care for it throughout the year, and how to show it at your local county fair or jackpot show!
The fair brought many visitors from around the world and the United States together, giving Americans the opportunity to showcase their lifestyles and
Rodeo is a sport with long American traditions and loved by many spectators and participants. Past history has shown that rodeo needed to make way for a new era of riders and trainers with a larger emphasis on the welfare of the animals and not be discontinued or banned entirely. Today’s rodeos do not present a danger to the animals because the animals are well-cared for and protected, rodeos have strict rules and the stock are treated as prized animals.
Every competitor has a question when showing. The question that may come up is what breed of horse do judges prefer? The real answer is that judges don’t necessarily care what breed of horse you have. Their real focus is on the the horse's structure and confirmation. Confirmation includes your horse’s balance and degree of muscling. However, some experts say the American Quarter horse is the best breed to show, “perhaps nowhere else is the breed’s versatility, heritage and work ethic more apparent than in the show arena” (“AQHA Competition Classes”). American Quarter horses are better for showing because “they change leads precisely, easily, and simultaneously” (“AQHA Competition Classes”). Regardless of the horse’s breed, any horse can be trained to do well in the show ring.
Most people take a hose, brush, soap, towels, show sticks, feed, medicine, and their show clothes. Once the animal gets to the show it must be washed to get all of the mud off. Depending on if it is a cow, pig, or a goat it may need to be dried using a special blow dryer. Then, the hair of the animal must be brushed correctly. Once the animal is ready, the exhibitor must get ready. The show attire for a pig, goat, and beef cow show is blue jeans, button up flannel or polo, and boots. For dairy cows the exhibitor wears white pants and a white button up with boots. Having everything prepared ahead of time helps out a
Valley Fair offers me a day of no worries. Once I walk into the park, all my worries drift away. Whenever my family goes to Valley Fair, I let myself forget all my worries and fears for a day. I do not care what my future holds, but care only about what I am doing at that point in time. Valley Fair is my haven!
Throughout the past few decades, animals have been mistreated and in some cases killed in live entertainment facilities. (APNM 2006) Organizations like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (“PETA”) and other animal right protecting organizations, try to protect and restore basic rights to the animals. Circuses, aquariums, and zoos have flaws in their systems, which allow for the animals to be mistreated. (PETA 2009) Animals should not be forced to do any tricks, stunts, or any harmful or life-shortening forms of entertainment nor be housed in inappropriate surroundings merely for the amusement of humans.
Responsibilities for dogs come in all different forms, but these are just a couple of ways that I have to specifically take care of my dog. Dogs make great companions, can be assistance dogs and help people with disabilities, and even protect a household. Hearing dogs can be the ears for a person that is hard of hearing, seeing dogs can be the eyes for someone who is legally blind, and service dogs can be an alert system for someone with epilepsy. Although, these dogs are put through a lot of special training for a specific need. More often than not, an assistance dog is adopted but also donated to someone who is handicapped.
Preview: So today, I would like to attempt to persuade you that circuses should stop using animals, with a ...
I should receive a passing grade in this class because I can write now. Not just an exaggeration, but after another semester of English I finally feel confident that can write. Three of the reasons behind my confidence is I learned, I experienced and best of all I repeated. These three values helped prepare me for what is in store in English 1302 and here is why.