Basic 4-H Rabbit Showmanship.ppt

Basic 4-H Rabbit Showmanship 4-H Rabbit Project Educational Tool Showmanship The 4-H Rabbit Showmanship project differs from other 4-H animal showmanship projects because it involves the judging of the person giving the presentation rather than the animal involved. 4-Hers are judged by how well they conduct a health evaluation of the animal. There is a point schedule for 4-H Rabbit Showmanship available from the Extension Office. Please ask for one! Where to Begin Breed Selection Choose a breed which is appropriate for the age and experience of the 4-Her Types of Breeds Small Commercial Commercial Full Arch Semi Arch Cylindrical Examples of Small Commercial Examples of Commercial Examples of Full Arch Breeds Examples of Semi Arch Breeds Cylindrical Breed A Few Thoughts for the 4-Her Have fun and smile! This will come out in your presentation. Dress appropriately. You need to have a 4-H shirt or chevron on at the Fair. Shows throughout the year usually allow you to dress without the 4-H chevron. Remember you are handling a live animal and even the best trained can have issues on any given day. Rabbit Handling for Showmanship Carrying the Rabbit to the Showmanship Table Beginning the Presentation The Right Side of the Rabbit The Rump of the Rabbit The Left side of the Rabbit Flipping the Rabbit Checking Eyes, Nose and Teeth Checking the Chest and Abdomen Checking the Hind Legs Checking the Front Legs Sexing the Rabbit Checking the Tail Type and Fur Finishing the Presentation After the Competition After the competition, the Showmanship winners will be announced. Point Schedules will be handed back to participants with ribbons and scores. These Point Schedules can be used to improve for your next Showmanship Presentation. Summary Choose a breed of rabbit which is appropriate to the age and experience of the 4-Her Small or Large Breed Netherland Dwarf or Flemish Giant Temperament of animal (low key or active) Himilayan or Tan Presentat