Sheep Showmanship
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Sheep showmanship is like a body building competition. The lamb must have a special precise diet with the right amount of grain and hay. In addtion, it must be given it's feed in the correct poundage and time of day. But it does not stop there, just like a body builder it needs exercise regularly and not just any exercise, aerobics is prefered which causes the lamb to build it's stamina and muscle definition which comes from consistant running and jumping. The lambs' training is important, but so is the exhibitors' both the animal and student must work together in order to achieve the perfect stance, brace, walk and behavior in the ring. If you are not putting in 100+ hours you really are not taking it serious!
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Creating the Correct Profile
Correct ProfileNotice how exhibitor has his lamb braced with proper leg placement and is braced.
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Leg PlacementThis exhibitor has the lamb's front legs too far forward causing the back to look swayed and the back legs are not driving forward. Don't use the ears as handbars.
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Details are importantExhibitor has properly leg placement but needs to keep head level. Lamb is bracing well.
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