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Berkshire Boy

  • Joined May 2011
  • Presteigne, Powys
Re: First time showing.
« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2011, 11:58:06 am »
That would be great Liz I have PM'd you.
Everyone makes mistakes as the Dalek said climbing off the dustbin.

skidley

  • Joined Jan 2010
  • On the Marsh, Kent
    • Fairview Ginger Pigs
Re: First time showing.
« Reply #16 on: August 26, 2011, 12:11:54 pm »
Liz took my showing virginity this year :o letting me help with her July gilts at the smallholders at Builth. I then ventured out on my own at Heathfield and with lots of help from Oaklands all went well we didn't lose the pig or fall over or any of the other mishaps I imagined might happen! And we ended up with a rosette!

My first year showing this year and have unfortunately only managed one due to poor organisation skills on my part mostly. Sows farrowing too close to a show, missing entry closing dates!

I have bought a huge wall planner for next year to try to help, planning matings in the next couple of weeks for januarys.
Everyone I have met has been really friendly and helpful, (aside from one scary steward at Builth )and I can't wait for next year. I might even venture down the M4 too.

Tudful Tamworths

  • Joined Aug 2009
    • Liz's website
Re: First time showing.
« Reply #17 on: August 26, 2011, 12:36:16 pm »
LOL! She did great, too! The July that she showed for me took first place, while the one I took out got second!
www.lizshankland.com www.biggingerpigs.com
Author of the Haynes Pig Manual, Haynes Smallholding Manual, and the Haynes Sheep Manual. Three times winner of the Tamworth Champion of Champions. Teaching smallholding courses at Kate Humble's farm: www.humblebynature.com

 

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