In order to present their animals in the best way possible, some interesting steps are taken. In the small photo it's difficult to see the process, but the man is shaving the cow's udder. Only he, the other contestants, and the judges will understand why. The reason escapes me! The large photo shows a responsible owner making sure that the area of competition is kept clean (notice the pan he's holding and the content?) plus he needs to keep his animal in tip-top shape for the judging. The reason for this action does not escape me!
The two little girls we took to the Fair, ages 7 & 8, were very respectful, did not giggle, but were fascinated with the whole process. More photos in the next few days. Stay tuned!
I do not envy this man his job. But I do admire his dedication! I hope he gets something out of the experience besides a bucket of poo!
ReplyDeleteThat is a bit weird. Never seen that before.
ReplyDeleteI'll finish after the last in every such competition!
ReplyDeleteWell, that certainly is an eye-catching photo. I have a photo somewhere of my daughter, age four at the time, staring right into a sheep's behind at a State Fair. The sheep was fluffy white and super clean...all of it.
ReplyDeleteThey wash the teats too and come all the hair and shine the hooves. It is a process.
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The girls did well not to giggle, I would have been laughing like a good 'un!
ReplyDeleteThese are the strangest photos I think I have seen in the CDP community in a long time!
I never knew so much went into the competitions. Thanks for enlightening me.
ReplyDeleteO My we get to see all things on here. Well done on reaching your third anniversary. I'm not sure how many of us there are but quite a few.
ReplyDelete:) nice to know
ReplyDeleteI didnt know they had to do all of this. Our State Fair opens later this month. I will have to check the livestock barns.
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is open but my nose is closed.
ReplyDeletei would have to clip a clothe peg on my nose to do that job!
ReplyDeletei hope he did win something. ;-)
My father-in-law (one of the first Charolais breeders in Germany and still referred to in revered tones) ALWAYS had a can of hairspray at hand to pimp his exhibits.
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