A3o—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, June 20,1981 jjif[ BY DONNA TOMMELLEO LANCASTER Although most schools have ended for the summer, a group of area youngsters found themselves in class once again. Toting halters and clippers in stead of textbooks, 55 boys and girls ranging in age from eight to 17 attended the Eastern Regional Fitting and Showing Workshop, Co sponsored by the Penn. Guernsey Breeders’ Assoc, and the Penna. Holstein Assoc, this past Thur sday. The workshop, held at the Guernsey Sales Pavilion on Route 30, provided the youths with an opportunity to halter-break, clip, wash and finally show dairy heifers. Jeffrey Welk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Welk of Lancaster won the eight to 10 years of age class. Beverly and Rodney Meyers, daughter and son of Mr. was at the Guernsey Pavilion. Beverly Meyers of Aldina Farms, Cham bersburg, found that hard work pays off as she Dairy youth tug, push and pull and Mrs. Alvin Meyers of Chambersburg placed first in the 11 to 13 and over 14 classes, respectively Highlighting the morning s activities, four separate demon strations on showing, clipping, hoof trimming and packing a tack box helped prepare the group for the upcoming show. “Practice, practice, practice,” said Ruth Ann Benedict in her demonstration on showmanship. “Good showmanship begins before you ever enter the show ring,” she said. Benedict, representing the Penna. Guernsey Breeders’ Assoc, advised the youths to practice leading their heifers with a well-fitting halter at least 15 to 30 minutes a day for six weeks prior to show date. She emphasized that refined showmanship begins only after the animal is taught to lead. Benedict (Turn to Page A 39) scene Jeffrey Welk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold thi Welk proudly displays his winning form Rodney Meyers of Chambersburg and this Holstein calf places first in the over 14 Alvin Meyers. captures first place in the 11 to 13 class. % showing workshop ' * Richie Shuman, son of M£ and Mrs., uane Shuman adds the finishing touch on his calf before showtime. Guernsey t. Jeffrey pia< ley is . and Mrs. son
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