This, being the first rabbit show of the year for us hardy Wisconsinites, is always an exciting one! Bitter cold, as usual, how could we expect anything different?
We got to the show about 6:45 so we could get a decent spot in the ‘cold room’ (the attached cattle stall barn that is unheated), somewhat near the warmth of the main showroom.
Only Kelly and I went today - Jody stayed home nursing a cold. Turns out this was a great decision anyways - Kelly’s French Lops were all finished by 11:30 today and we didn’t have to wait around to show Jody’s Hollands as it usually turns out. I think this is the earliest we’ve ever gotten home from a rabbit show.
This show is held in a fairly small building and is always tremendously crowded, but I think there were fewer people this year than in the past. Navigating through the crowds just seemed a lot easier for some reason.
Kelly only brought 6 French Lops to show, and one was coming because her new owner was picking her up at this show. This group of French Lops just turned senior so they were at a bit of a disadvantage competing against more mature seniors, but Kelly’s rabbits did well anyways. Her senior broken buck, LaReau’s Bacon, won his class, best opposite of variety and went on to win Best Opposite Sex, so this was exciting and I thought unexpected (well at least according to me, if you ask Kelly, she’ll tell you he’s a really nice rabbit….and who am I to know this?)
It is always wonderful to see all our rabbit friends and rabbit people again after the long winter and holiday season - my gosh how the youth breeders change from year-to-year! I am starting to feel old or something.
Well I am off to get caught up on some rabbit chores here. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Cathy
