SHOWRING ETIQUETTE What is right is of ten forgotten by what is convenient. Bodie Thoene What is showring etiquette? Etiquette is the form prescribed by custom or authority to be observed in social, official, or pro fessional life. The junior showring has social, official, and profession al aspects. The social aspects include visiting with people who have similar interests in animal agriculture and youth development The official aspects of the showring would include the for mality of judging and decisions made at the time of judging. Last ly, the professional aspects of the showring should include our mod es of conduct as judges, exhibitors, parents, and spectators. Simply stated, showring eti quette is not only the way we should conduct ourselves in the showring, but also the manner with which we conduct ourselves around the showring and at the exhibition. There are three Ds to showring etiquette: decorum, decency, and dignity. Decorum is conformity to accepted standards of conduct, including orderliness, good man nerism, civility, politeness, and courteousness. Decency is confor mity to standards of taste, proprie ty, or quality—decency, modesty, propemess, honesty, simplicity, uprightness and are acts that are unadulterated, unassuming, unob trusive, and without ceremony. Dignity is the quality or state of being worthy; the formal reserve of manner or language; respect, regard, distinction, honor, stateli ness, and quality. Why is showring etiquette important? The showring repre sents one of numerous formal aspects of marketing. The showr ing encompasses all of the social, official, and professional attributes of the industries of animal agriculture. Every time we exhibit an animal in a show, we are representing someone of something. A ficti tious example: Johnny is a 14 year old4-H’er from the Happy Pig 4-H Club in Smalltown, Primary Coun ty, Pa. Johnny will be showing a barrow at the state fair. When Johnny enters the showr ing, who is he representing? First. Johnny may be representing pork producers, packers, processors, and retailers from across the coun try who take pride in providing a quality pork product for human consumption, along with provid ing all of the hog by-products that benefit humankind. As a junior market hog exhibitor, Johnny is “ polite ” because pork producers expect that of him. Second, Johnny quite possibly is representing all of the citizens from Primary County, and all of the townspeople from Smalltown. Not just the people involved with agriculture, but Johnny is possibly serving as a role model to other 14 year-olds in die area. As a junior market hog exhibitor, Johnny is "polite” because people from his county and hometown expect that of him. Third, Johnny is representing his county 4-H program, volunteer leaders, and extension agents, and his fellow 4-H’crs from the Happy Pig 4-H Club. As a junior market hog exhibitor, Johnny is " polite” because people involved with 4-H programs expect that of him. Fourth, Johnny is representing his family. Johnny’s family has provided him the resources neces sary to see the swine project through to completion. Johnny is “ polite” because his family expects that of him. Last, and most important, John ny is representing himself and all of the experiences, contacts, situa tions, decisions, and judgements that comprise his moral and ethical character. As a junior market hog exhibitor, Johnny is “polite” because Johnny expects that of himselfl Showring Etiquette For Exhibitors Arc there rules of conduct for junior exhibitors in the showring? What do you expect of other youth when they exhibit livestock at a show? What was the " polite” to which I kept referring? As prefaced previously, the primary rule of conduct for exhibi tors at a junior show is quite simp ly: BE POUTEI • P Professional. Remember who you are representing and what they expect! • O—Orderly. Plan according ly. Never approach a show in haphazard manner. Be courteous to fellow exhibitors! • L Law abiding. Rules, reg ulations, deadlines, and laws are for everyone’s benefit. Adhere to the rules and be honest! • I Interested. If you’re not interested in what is happening, don’t show. You rarely get a sec ond chance to make a first impress ion, so always show your animal to its best advantage with the best of your ability. • T Timely. Know where to be and when and then be there on time! • E Enthusiastic. Take pride in what you are doing. Approach the task of exhibiting an animal with enthusiasm, and have fun! Showring Etiquette For Parents The vast majority of the time parents, not young people, create hardships at junior livestock shows! This may seem a rather brash statement, but I believe it is true. If we are going to apply certain rules and standards of conduct for young people who participate in junior livestock shows, then we should expect certain behaviors from adults who attend and support these same shows. I came across an interesting list of items that pertain to all of us as enthusiasts of junior livestock shows. The list appeared in the Chautauqua County, N.Y., fair premium list for 1996. As I read the list of commandments, I soon realized that this list should be reprinted in its original form in this article. Here are the ‘Ten Command ments For Parents of Youngsters Showing Animals” written by Clyde D. Lane, Jr.: 1. Thou shall not feed, and care for the animal, for thou art trying to teach the child responsibility. 2. Thou shall forgive a child for making mistakes in the show ring, for thou hath made mistakes, too. 3. Thou shall not get mad when thy children forget items in the show box, for one day thou may IH Model 33 hay condition in good condition $l5O. Northd. 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Cumberland Co. 717-697- 3295. 10. Thou shall remember that the livestock project is a family project that shall be enjoyed and supported by the entire family. Not only does the child and his or her project reflect on parents and the family, but the words and actions of parents and adults reflect on the family as well Furthermore, the words and actions of adults serve as examples from which young people may learn, both positive and negative. Overall, our junior livestock shows should be social, official and professional, keeping in mind the three Ds of showring etiquette. Our conduct in and around the showring should be “polite” and accurately reflect our six core val ues for junior livestock programs and shows: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Hendy lathe hydraulic dri ve, 16” swing 72” between centers 3&4 jaw chucks steady rest $2500. Ask for Richard. Lane. Co. 717- 393-0401. 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