I don’t even live in the western half of the United States, but I have heard a lot about a show they’re having soon called the 2011 “West Coast Classic” rabbit show in Reno, NV, on April 15-17. It’s one of those that I wish I could get to. But, if you’re there, look up…
What is 4-H Rabbit Showmanship? Rabbit Showmanship is an excellent activity for young 4-H members. The purpose of the contest is to recognize youth who have taken proper care of their animals, learned important information about them, and become proficient at handling them correctly. The spirit of friendly competition appeals to kids who thrive on…
In youth rabbit showmanship, the exhibitor is judged on their ability to handle and present their animal in a calm, professional manner. The focus is on the relationship between the exhibitor and their rabbit, as well as the overall cleanliness and condition of the rabbit. Here are some tips from my successful county fair days…
*Newsflash 9/12/13* I have an extensive ARBA Royalty/Registrar’s practice exam that I will give away free once we reach 100 likes on our new facebook page! We’re more than halfway there, so like us and share the word and we will share the practice exam in appreciation! http://facebook.com/RabbitSmarties * Announcement! If you are a youth…
*4-H Leaders! Click here to download this post as a printable handout for your 4-H’ers!* This post is better downloaded using the link above. Match each picture to its breed and variety name. The photo is really just a preview.
Sort of an addition to today’s earlier post, here are six free rabbit breed identification flashcards for you to download and print. Click this link.
Announcement! If you are a youth member studying for the 2013 ARBA Convention, we are having an online group quiz/study night on every Sunday evening leading up to Convention. Dates are Sept 22, Oct 5, and Oct 13. Anyone is welcome. The place is http://rabbitsmarties.com/quizroom.html. Contact me if you have any questions. It’s mid-March. The…
It’s been an exciting week. I haven’t been so nervous for so long since maybe the ARBA convention 2008 in Louisville. But it’s a good kind of nervous. Keep tuned in here; we’ve got some major announcements coming up! But for now… The Broken Color in Rabbits *4-H Leaders!* Click here to download this post…
Rabbit Body Types Quiz for 4-H Showmanship or ARBA Royalty Practice *4-H Leaders!* Click here to download this post as a printable quiz for your 4-H members! How well do you know your rabbit body types? Take this quiz! Click the link above to download a printable version with answers. Click this link to take…
It’s Breed ID practice time! Do you know the breed and colors of all these bunnies? If you are beginning in breed ID, just try to determine the Breed and the Variety, which is the color. If you are serious about ARBA breed identification, you should identify four items for each rabbit: 1. Breed. 2….
7 Qualities of a Champion Rabbit Showman, Part 2 Professionalism. Politeness and Professionalism are essential qualities for a Champion rabbit showman to possess. Their appearance is clean and tidy. Their hair is not getting in their face and they are not wearing distracting jewelry. They are wearing a white show coat or long sleeve shirt,…
Can you find a DQ in this Rhinelander’s markings? Click the image for the answer. Can you find a DQ in this English Spot’s markings? Click the image for the answer. Coming Next Time: 7 Essential Qualities of a top rabbit showman. Don’t forget to vote in our poll! [poll id=”2″]
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