[Jacob-list] Showing Sheep

[Hauser Family]

Hi Melanie,
I think we are lucky in western Washington, as our big fair here has
always been quite kind to Jacobs, and then the Black Sheep Gathering is
so wonderful, too, in terms of how exhibitors of minor breeds are
treated.  We are spoiled.  I have seen other fairs where it is obvious
you'd be pretty down-trodden by the more commercial breeders if you
brought your little spotted sheep.  (I think that's the snobbery you
talk about.)  -It certainly makes it more pleasant here to be in the
same barn (with the big guys), when the fair board is in big support of
us!
Respectfully,
Amy Hauser
Mystic Knoll Farm
Whidbey Island, WA


Chovhani wrote:

> That's not the reason I don't show. I have three other reasons, one is
> the risk of my animals contracting diseases, and then there's the
> time, expense, and distance involved. The other is from past
> experience of abject snobbery at shows. I'm sure Jacobs' breeders are
> different, but it was enough to put me
> off.Melanie http://earthhome.tripod.com - Family & Home - NEW UPDATES!
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>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: Dennis and Barbara Schultz
>      To: Jacob List
>      Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 9:53 AM
>      Subject: [Jacob-list] Showing Sheep
>       A lot of people are against showing sheep because of the
>      push to get the perfect 'show' sheep. In my view, the most
>      important thing about showing, is that it is almost the only
>      opportunity a lot of us have to meet other Jacob owners and
>      have a chance to exchange ideas and compare sheep ( other
>      than the Jacob_List, of course!) Denny Dennis and Barbara
>      Schultz
>      Green Water Farm
>      Port Townsend, WA
>