Load up the night before the
rabbit show
Get as much (as you can) ready and loaded the night before the show.
Procrastinating will only start your show day out on a bad note, as you
will find yourself scrambling to find and load more things than you
thought possible! Or...in your haste to leave on time, you may just
simply forget to bring a few items that might be all-important once you
are at the show! - believe me....4 a.m. is not a good time to count on your
memory! So with that little hint out of the way, we'll jump right
right to some things to do the day and night before the show.....
Check Your Rabbits Again!
Take a few minutes to recheck
all your show rabbits;
-
weigh each to make sure they still fit into their
classes - you will have to 'bump' overweight rabbits into the next higher
age category (be sure to check your Standard of Perfection to see what
class your rabbit must be in-some rabbits cannot be bumped up!)
-
check for any disqualifications again (things
such as broken or pulled teeth, broken nails, abscesses and the like, can
happen unexpectedly!), and
-
if you
are showing young rabbits, recheck their sex (entering the wrong sex class
does happen!!),
-
Clip toenails now if
you haven't done so yet.
Mark The Rabbits You Want to Bring
If you plan to show several
rabbits or rabbits that all look alike, you will need a way to mark or remember which ones to bring to
the show. Some possible ways to keep track of this so you bring the
right rabbits:
-some breeders mark or put a
card on each carrier compartment with the rabbit's info on it - so when it
comes time to load up, a quick glance at the carrier will reveal which
rabbit should go into it.
-We keep a copy of each kid's
show entry form on a clipboard and work off that - now this works for us
because all our rabbits are distinctly different from each other so it is
easier to just know who is going.
-If your cages have 'card
holders' on them, you can mark on each cage who is going to the show.
You can also mark cages of show rabbits using laundry clothespins,
twist-ties or any other marking device you can think of.
Check Your Show Entry and Remark
Cards
Of course, you've already
filled out your Show Entry forms and remark cards, right? If not,
please do this now - if you wait till you arrive at the show, you will be
rushed and may make mistakes.
and lastly.....
-RECHECK
YOUR LIST so you don't forget anything! (remember the
rabbit show checklist from chapter 4?)
-gas up your vehicle, recheck
tires, etc.
-map & driving directions in
vehicle-review the directions
-charge your cell phone
-load up as much as you can
tonight (not your rabbits though)
-carriers all ready and
waiting for rabbits
-set your alarm clock
-then,,,,get a good night's
sleep for the big day!
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