So yesterday was goat judging at the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair. My nieces have joined the goat family this year and we were all excited since summer judging went so well. They show the female dairy goats in the summer (lack of space in the barn) and my middle niece, Madison, took grand champion. My oldest niece, McKenna, took reserve.
Last night they showed their two dairy meat (confusing for you? They are a dairy goat, but since they are males, they will be slaughtered. Before you freak out, do you eat Taco Bell? You eat goat, get over it) goats. In the showman ship judging neither once placed. Not a big surprise since this is their first year with goats.
Tootsie Pop and Herc were in the "Heavy Weight" category of goats (between 95-126 lbs). There were a total of 3 goats, so we thought we had the market cornered. Well, Madison won reserve grand champion!!! Then they bring in all the winning goats and pick a winner from the winners. Madison won reserve again!!
We were all so happy and proud, but my mind went to McKenna. You could tell she was heartbroken. My mother in law and I admitted it was cool to see Madison beat McKenna. McKenna always wins at the rabbits and it was cool to see Madison beaming from ear to ear.
We had to reassure McKenna that she will get better and that Madison did have the bigger goat (126lbs will make a lot of tacos at Taco Bell!). McKenna did bring 4 rabbits to the fair and Madison only brought 1, so her odds of winning over Madison in rabbits is pretty good.
I couldn't have been any prouder of my girls last night!!
2 comments:
Yes losing in the show ring is always disappointing--even for us adults. But it's an excellent opportunity to teach kids "good sportsmanship" and not to take losses personally. Afterall, the judge is judging the goats and not the people.
They are very good at sportsmanship. McKenna is doing better about it today. We have to keep reminding her that it was only her first year showing!
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