We had the joy of waiting 3 hours to see a nephew show his Tunis lamb at the local fair. To most, the fair is the midway, the rides that turn you upside down, sideways and often high above the ground. This was actually fun, despite the terrible mix of ambient and dark inside lighting. Just for fun..here are the lambs.

First, the meat breeds are sheared, very closely. This way the judge can find the rack of lamb within the animal and judge musculature.  Wool bearing breeds are handled and shown differently.

For meat breeds, the shearing is very close. The lambs are "wet cut", wool wetted to start with.

Sheep are maneuvered into position to best show the animal. Sheep have a "go button" to encourage them to move forward if they choose not to move with a gentle push. The "go button" is not this or that but very close to one. A young lady is using the go button on her lamb in this shot.

I should have posted this one before the last. Once sheared, the lambs are given a coat to keep them clean. Some wear a spandex like garment. This one has looser clothing.

The finals...all the finalists are lined up and winners selected. Now, you know about sitting at a lamb judging competition at the local fair.  Enjoy!         TomDart.

oh yes, is a very good shot and very interesting... well done Tom

Thanks, Valou my friend. I expect few comments on this series of images. For those who look, perhaps it will be entertaining and educational.  Too many children and adults know almost nothing of farm life and even where milk originates!  Many responsibilities are learned by children in farming situations.    I did enjoy the showings of lambs and cattle, even though I am not a farm boy in upbringing.           Tom.

I believe nature and what is in it is a responsibility we should not neglect. Sorry, I am going beyond the meaning of the pictures in my words.

Don't say me sorry my friend, I think the same...And me too, you know, I respect the nature...

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Tom, this is the second time I've opened this link to view your photos, I love 'em. But I must appologize for not commenting (I'm just terrible about that but hope to get better). My thoughts are faster than my typing skills and that's a little frustrating, but I'm working on it.

I, too, think it's wonderful for kids to be involved with animals and nature. Although I'm a city boy I remember fondly the times I spent on my grandparents farm. I'm sure that's where I aquired my love for nature and the outdoors.

Thank you for posting these shots for us to enjoy....I have!

LOL!That would be my 'go' button,too! 

 'Go' ...as in 'get me outta here'! ;^P

Seriously though, thanks for sharing these with us,Tom.I've never seen an event like this.Well done.

Tom, thank you so much for this wonderful informative collage! We just had our "Tri County Fair" in this area and I was unable to go this year, but I have lots of friends and neighbors who participate. In our area 4H is very big and it's such a wonderful way to introduce children to raising and careing for animals! It's also a wonderful way to teach children responsibilites! While alot of their friends are out playing or sitting inside watching TV, these kids are cleaning stalls, grooming, and feeding these animals 7 days a week!
Thanks again for this great thread!!!!
Kim