Showmanship Scorecard Flashcards
I'll give the offense, you tell the level of discrimination
Inappropriate halter (beef, nylon, rope)
Slight Discrimination
Lead strap tightly looped
Slight Discrimination
Failure to enter the ring walking forward at a smooth, efficient pace
Slight Discrimination
Sidesteps when leading calf
Slight discrimination
Has stiff outstretched arm
Slight Discrimination
Has poor posture – either overly stiff or slumped, sloppy
Slight Discrimination
Improper head carriage, animal’s nose is too high
Slight Discrimination
Calf’s head is not turned slightly toward judge when hide is felt
Slight Discrimination
Stepping on or kicking at the animal’s front feet. (Note that a slight touch to move animal’s front feet is allowed and should not be discriminated against)
Slight Discrimination
Inappropriate size of calf for competitor
Slight Discrimination
Minor instances of animal not handling well
Slight Discrimination
Muzzle is not wiped clean
Slight Discrimantion
Animal is not alert
Slight Discrimination
Switch is not brushed and fluffed
Slight Discrimination
Clipping lines not properly blended
Slight Discrimination
Not wearing white clothing or show-approved professional attire
Moderate Discrimination
Inappropriate or unprofessional attire that draws attention to the exhibitor
Moderate Discrimination
Wearing clothing with farm or commercial advertising/logos
Moderate Discrimination
Does not know birth date, fresh date, breeding date, due date
Moderate Discrimination
Unable to recognize type faults of the animal
Moderate Discrimination
Halter not fitting or put together properly
Moderate Discrimination
Holding the halter in the right hand
Moderate Discrimination
Holding the lead strap too far from the halter
Moderate Discrimination
Has fingers in ring of the halter
Moderate Discrimination
Failure to hold throat when needed
Moderate Discrimination
Improper head carriage, animal’s head held too low
Moderate Discrimination
Unable to show animal to best advantage
Moderate Discrimination