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Showmanship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>Outstanding – 5<\/th>4<\/th>Meets Standard – 3<\/th>2<\/th>Needs Improving – 1<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Appearance<\/td>Meticulously groomed – Sharply dressed – Well above standard<\/td>Well dressed – Clean – Above the standard<\/td>Appropriate attire – Dark pants & long sleeved shirt or project specific clothing – Clean & well groomed<\/td>Wrong or poorly presented clothing – Hair in eyes, untidy clothes<\/td>Inappropriate clothing<\/td><\/tr>
Eye Contact<\/td>Consistent eye contact with judge – Active listening and engagement – Discreet at checking project animal<\/td>Maintains appropriate eye contact with judge – Consistent overview of animal<\/td>Maintains eye contact with judge – Appropriate glances at the animal<\/td>Inadequate eye contact with the judge – Lack of or too many glances at animal<\/td>Poor eye contact with judge & animal – Appears distracted or disengaged<\/td><\/tr>
Confidence & Poise<\/td>A truly polished showman – Appears relaxed and attentive – Smooth – Truly secure and perfected in their showmanship skills<\/td>Very strong personal demeanor – Calm, confident but humble – A polished showman<\/td>Demonstrates strong personal demeanor – Calm, confident but humble – A good showman<\/td>Appears somewhat nervous or insecure – May fidget some – Appears shy or timid – May be over confident<\/td>Lacks confidence, slouches or fidgets excessively – May be shy or timid – May be cocky or over confident<\/td><\/tr>
Communication<\/td>Extremely well spoken – A polished public speaker that is confident, strong, clear, and flawless<\/td>Very well spoken – Calm and confident communicator and listener<\/td>Well spoken – clear, strong voice – Listens attentively – Uses appropriate terms and vocabulary<\/td>Listens well – Can present ideas – Some limitations and reservations in communicating<\/td>Inexperienced in public speaking – Lacks volume – Minimal use of termas and vocabulary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Handling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>Outstanding – 5<\/th>4<\/th>Meets Standards – 3<\/th>2<\/th>Needs Improving – 1<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Control of Animal<\/td>Handler is extremely competent and comfortable handling animal – Animal is content, safe, and secure<\/td>Handler is confident, comfortable, and in control of animal – Animal is safe and secure<\/td>Animal is under control without excessive force – Animal seems in control and secure<\/td>Less control of animal – Less confident in handling – Animal not secure, content<\/td>Lack of animal control<\/td><\/tr>
Animal Maneuvering<\/td>Animal maneuvering is flawless – Pattern and showing of animal performed correct and complete<\/td>Animal is posed and positioned correctly – Pattern is sharply maneuvered and easily completed<\/td>Animal appropriately posed, positioned, and patterns performed correctly<\/td>Some errors in patterns and positioning of animal<\/td>Inadequate pattern and positioning of animal<\/td><\/tr>
Competence<\/td>Extremely knowledgeable about animal anatomy<\/td>Very knowledgeable about animal anatomy<\/td>Showman competent in recognizing basic anatomy of animal<\/td>Can identify some anatomical parts<\/td>Is unknowledgeable about anatomical parts of animal<\/td><\/tr>
Confidence in Animal Control<\/td>Showman is truly a professional at showing animal<\/td>Showman is clearly confident and capable<\/td>Showman is confident with animal<\/td>Showman is tentative about controlling animal<\/td>Showman is inexperienced and uncomfortable\/unsure<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Outstanding – 5<\/th>4<\/th>Meets Standards – 3<\/th>2<\/th>Needs Improving – 1<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Extremely knowledgeable – Full and complete answers – Extremely well spoken with excellent communication skills<\/td>Complete and descriptive details – Strong communication skills<\/td>Answers question with adequate details – Communication skills adequate<\/td>Minimal answer with some accurate details – Communication skills limited either in voice or eye contact<\/td>Lack of answer or wrong answer – Communication skills lacking in both eye contact and voice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Questions will come from the following areas, see the questions pages for each animal for a list of potential questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n