Showmanship Scorecard Flashcards

I'll give the offense, you tell the level of discrimination

1
Q

Inappropriate halter (beef, nylon, rope)

A

Slight Discrimination

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2
Q

Lead strap tightly looped

A

Slight Discrimination

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3
Q

Failure to enter the ring walking forward at a smooth, efficient pace

A

Slight Discrimination

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4
Q

Sidesteps when leading calf

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Slight discrimination

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5
Q

Has stiff outstretched arm

A

Slight Discrimination

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6
Q

Has poor posture – either overly stiff or slumped, sloppy

A

Slight Discrimination

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7
Q

Improper head carriage, animal’s nose is too high

A

Slight Discrimination

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8
Q

Calf’s head is not turned slightly toward judge when hide is felt

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Slight Discrimination

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9
Q

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)

A

Slight Discrimination

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10
Q

Inappropriate size of calf for competitor

A

Slight Discrimination

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11
Q

Minor instances of animal not handling well

A

Slight Discrimination

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12
Q

Muzzle is not wiped clean

A

Slight Discrimantion

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13
Q

Animal is not alert

A

Slight Discrimination

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14
Q

Switch is not brushed and fluffed

A

Slight Discrimination

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15
Q

Clipping lines not properly blended

A

Slight Discrimination

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16
Q

Not wearing white clothing or show-approved professional attire

A

Moderate Discrimination

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17
Q

Inappropriate or unprofessional attire that draws attention to the exhibitor

A

Moderate Discrimination

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18
Q

Wearing clothing with farm or commercial advertising/logos

A

Moderate Discrimination

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19
Q

Does not know birth date, fresh date, breeding date, due date

A

Moderate Discrimination

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20
Q

Unable to recognize type faults of the animal

A

Moderate Discrimination

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21
Q

Halter not fitting or put together properly

A

Moderate Discrimination

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22
Q

Holding the halter in the right hand

A

Moderate Discrimination

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23
Q

Holding the lead strap too far from the halter

A

Moderate Discrimination

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24
Q

Has fingers in ring of the halter

A

Moderate Discrimination

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25
Q

Failure to hold throat when needed

A

Moderate Discrimination

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26
Q

Improper head carriage, animal’s head held too low

A

Moderate Discrimination

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27
Q

Unable to show animal to best advantage

A

Moderate Discrimination

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28
Q

Slow response to judge or ring official

A

Moderate Discrimination

29
Q

Inattentiveness

A

Moderate Discrimination

30
Q

Watching the judge too intently

A

Moderate Discrimination

31
Q

Over-showing

A

Moderate Discrimination

32
Q

Leading too slowly

A

Moderate Discrimination

33
Q

Has elbow or hands up

A

Moderate Discrimination

34
Q

Is too far to outside or inside of ring

A

Moderate Discrimination

35
Q

Incorrect spacing to the animal in front when on parade

A

Moderate Discrimination

36
Q

Once all animals have entered the ring, does not walk backwards while on parade and during close inspection

A

Moderate Discrimination

37
Q

Doesn’t turn and walk forward quickly into line

A

Moderate Discrimination

38
Q

Failure to switch rear legs when the judge moves around the animal on the outside of the ring during parade (heifers, rear leg nearest the judge back; milking and dry cows, rear leg nearest the judge forward)

A

Moderate Discrimination

39
Q

Failure to correctly position animal in lineup (heifers on outer edge of lineup, outside hind leg back; inner lineup heifers, comfortably posed to show fewest faults; cows, rear leg nearest judge forward)

A

Moderate Discrimination

40
Q

Front legs not squarely positioned

A

Moderate Discrimination

41
Q

Does not keep animal straight from head to tail in lineup

A

Moderate Discrimination

42
Q

Crowding or bumping other animals when pulled in line

A

Moderate Discrimination

43
Q

Leaving extra space in line

A

Moderate Discrimination

44
Q

Failure to maintain a straight lineup

A

Moderate Discrimination

45
Q

Moves excessively in line

A

Moderate Discrimination

46
Q

Unable to back up animal

A

Moderate Discrimination

47
Q

Chewing gum

A

Moderate Discrimination

48
Q

Legs not clipped

A

Moderate Discrimination

49
Q

Dirt/dust in hair coat

A

Moderate Discrimination

50
Q

Dirt/wax in ears

A

Moderate Discrimination

51
Q

Feet not cleaned

A

Moderate Discrimination

52
Q

Excessive use of hair sprays, powder and other fitting products

A

Moderate Discrimination

53
Q

Clipping too early; hair appears too long

A

Moderate Discrimination

54
Q

Incomplete clipping

A

Moderate Discrimination

55
Q

Excessive clipping

A

Moderate Discrimination

56
Q

Lead strap looped & fastened

A

Serious Discrimination

57
Q

Striking the animal

A

Serious Discrimination

58
Q

Positioning animal’s rear legs by stepping on rear feet

A

Serious Discrimination

59
Q

Fusses with or moves calf to the extreme

A

Serious Discrimination

60
Q

Minor instances of unsportsmanlike conduct

A

Serious Discrimination

61
Q

Is late to class

A

Serious Discrimination

62
Q

Wearing inappropriate shoes

A

Serious Discrimination

63
Q

Chewing tobacco

A

Serious Discrimination

64
Q

Carries or talks on a cell phone

A

Serious Discrimination

65
Q

Animal causing disturbances to others

A

Serious Discrimination

66
Q

Violations of PDCA Show Ring Code of Ethics

A

Disqualification

67
Q

Unsportsmanlike conduct

A

Disqualification

68
Q

Repeated striking of the animal

A

Disqualification

69
Q
A