4-H 1346 « CAVY FITTING LEADER'S SUPPLEMENT 4-H Youth Programs * Michigan State University Extension by + Include the cavy fitting and Secretary) — Chocks ents and Som K. Varghese showmanship casein the appropriate asgne numbers topariipant, The Extension Specialist section ofthe fairbook (foresample, secretary should also total the Department of Animal Solence the small animals section). Give scorecards and asst in ranking the “Michigan State University details such a rules and regulations, contestants within each division, Introduction separate soctionsfor age rours, 8d Susgested Details for the Cavy fitting and showmanship canbe «Hold workshops and practice sessions ‘Fait Book anenjovablelerningexperencefor‘-ri aj wotlaons and prctceseions Chast Cavy fiting and showmanship mombers. Itcan Help young poople _[egdons ued ether velontare with las eralop wll-edaidence’ by dense, ‘eae SL. SS Yelues HD. All pcrcipans ane besasive LHL streting their handling skills and Somen Deane India a nembers. Knowledge of avis na competitive see ee ee ee © Alltpartcipants must be enrolled in ting, Cavy Fiting and Showmanship ayr™ua, Soul b the ea’ project during the curent Members Guide (-H1S45) available « Seoerclocal sponsor forthe contest, _ealendar year to asst 4-H members interested in the Promote the eveat in advance * Ade of participants will be deter- cavy project. This supplement provides * frome} the Ipod sows ean, ined at of December 1 of eurent Information on cavy fitting and celendar year. showmanship for the 4-H leader. Materials Needed The leader's supplement and member's guide should be studied and ee followed by all individuals involved in Tables Section 2: Intermediate division — 12to ‘conducting or judging 4-H eavy shows, Rug or carpet pieces Petting n Section 1: Junior division — under 12 Following these guidelines ensures * Holding pens for cavies Section 31 Senior division — 15 09.19 Judging arena ‘uniform procedures for evaluating cavy Scorecards years fitting and showmanship throughout the Judge's chocklist Group: In a contest, the number of par- state Identification numbers for the ticipants should not exceed eight at any How to Organize and contestants ‘one time in any one section. I there are Conduct the Contest + Calculator ‘more than eight participants in a sction, : they should be divided into groups of aes ight or fewer. In these cases, select the first three places from each group and People Needed ‘combine the top three participants from ‘each group for the final contest. * A-contest committee made up of 4-H leaders and members should meet * Awards ‘well in advance of the show date to discuss and plan the event. ‘Select judge or judges for the con- * Show Superintendent — Coordinates test months abead. the program '* Inform the county fair board months * Judge(s) — Must be familiar with advance of the special re- cavy fitting and showmanship fiulrements for conducting the guldlines as listed fn the Members contest. _ Guide. | Scorecard Points Allowed | L. Handling of cavy 15 IL. Posing eavy on table 20 II. Examination of cavy 30 | IV. Condition of cavy 15 |v. Gavy q 10 | VI. Appearance and 10 attitude of participant TOTAL POINTS 0 'Scorecard Worksheet for Cavy Contest Characteristies Points Contestants’ Namabers Scored Allowed 5 6 718 I, Handling cavy 16 IL. Posing cavy on table 20 IL, Examination of cavy 30 IV. Condition of cavy 15 (fitting included) V. Cavy quiz 10 VI. Appearance and 10 attitude of participant Maximum Points Allowed: 100 ‘To break ties, ask the participants to repeat any steps such as handling, posing, or examination. If this does not help, ask a few more questions. MSU isan atfrmative-ation, equakopporunty employer: Michigan State Unversity Extension programs and materials are ‘open io al without regard to race, col, national orgn, gender, gender ideniy rekon, age, heist, weight, sabi, pol ‘al belles, seal orertation, maria status, fry status or veteran satus, 'ssved in utherance of MSU Etension work acis of May 6 and June 20,1814, in cooperation withthe U.S. Deparment of Agicuture Thomas G. Coon, Orector, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 4882 This information i for educational purposes only Reference to comers products or trade names does not Imply endorsement by MSU Eigension or bas against those not mentoned. The neme 4-H’ andthe ‘emblem consisting ofa foureat clover wih stem and the "Hon each leaflet are protected under Tile 18 U.S. 707 3P-1C-5:28-UP-AM