First Time’s {Continued from Pago A 22) just did for the showmanship class.” To aid 4-H and FFA partici pants, Brubaker hosted a short showmanship clinic during the afternoon beef shows. “Your show stick should be pointed down and you should be at a brisk walk,” began Bru baker. This “walking out” he said, is in contrast to the dairy ring, where exhibitors walk slowly and backward. “Walking Showmanship winners included Cheryl Cinder, Mount Joy; Matt Quenzer, Manheim; Jason Hollinger, Manheim; and overall champion showman Todd Zurin, Manheim. For more information on this and other Ag Loan Programs Call 808 ZOOK at 717-721-5220 or email bzook@ephratanationalbank.com Serving Farmers Since 1881 The Charm For aggressively shows off the ani mal’s stifle muscle,” he said. Brubaker emphasized control of the steer’s head. He compared the strap to a gear shift. The animal should respond to the pulling up of the strap and the front feet should be placed on the stop. The show stick should be a consistent motion, not a choppy sawing. “Don’t overpower with the show stick to get their legs set,” he said. The hook of the ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Kready, Nolt show stick, said Brubaker, can be used to bring the loin down to set hips into the body to make the animal look thicker. He also encouraged the taller participants to bend over and look less conspicuous behind their animals. When the judge walks in front of an animal, recommended Brubaker, exhibitors should not switch their hands and lose that little bit of control. Instead, he suggested, simply step back to let the judge see the front view. Brubaker also had tips con cerning fitting. To flatten calves over the loin, clip the hair shorter to make them look thicker, he said. Also, pulling up the hair on the poll and tail head may accent a swaybacked animal. Brubaker, a 40-head cow calf operator, is a resident of Berks County. Raised in Lancaster County, Brubaker competed at the Manheim Farm Show for 10 years. 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