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| Raffle Table Support the Sponsoring Club putting on the show by donating an item and/or buy your tickets for a chance to win! |
| Rabbit Judging Judge Cathy Patrick of Michigan Exhibitors Janet Scott and Beca Scott (no relation) |
| Rabbit Judging Judge Gary Grimm of Iowa |
| Comment Writers Tony Parker & Russ Scott of Michigan |
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| Rabbits In Carriers waiting to show |
| ~*~Lotsa Lops~*~ |
| ~Going To A Show~ |
| In 1952, an organization that originally was called The National Pet Stock Association, changed it's name to The American Rabbit Breeder's Association aka ARBA (said either as Ar-Bah or A-R-B-A). An organization not only for those that breed or show rabbits, but for those that also have a pet rabbit or two. Being a member of ARBA offers an annual yearbook of members, judges, and more. Also a rabbit care guidebook and the bi-monthly magazine, Domestic Rabbits, with the latest news on rabbits & cavies as well as reports from each district. |
| Members of ARBA have opportunities for registering or granding their animals. To be qualified for registration: a rabbit must have a three generation pedigree with name/ear #, variety/color and weights listed be 6 months of age, and Senior weight for the breed be examined and free of physical disqualifications by a liscensed registrar To become a "grand champion" or granded: recognizes a rabbit/cavy that has won at least 3 "legs" of Grand Champion during competitions "Legs" are awarded to animals that: Places first in a class , Wins Best of Variety, Best Opposite of Variety, Best of Group, Best Opposite of Group, Best of Breed, Best Opposite of Sex and/or Best In Show with at least 5 animals and 3 exhibitors within the class/group. |
| One does not have to be a member of ARBA to show their rabbit(s) at any local shows. However, being a member has many advantages. ARBA offers Youth Oppurtunities such as royalty contests, judging contests, and scholarship programs. Being a memeber of ARBA let's you accumulate "points" for sweepstakes contests. Points are gathered by your rabbit's placings on the judging table. Points tallied will put you in standings with other exhibitors for having top animals and being a top exhibitor in your area, state or nation. Of the current 47 recognized breeds of rabbits through ARBA, they are classified into 5 Profile Types of Rabbits. Full Arch, Semi Arch, Compact, Commercial and Cylindrical. Also there are 4 groups of fur that a rabbit can fall under: Normal, Satin, Rex or Wool. |
| This of course, is not nearly enough information for you to understand the whole "show circuit" of rabbit showing. Going to a rabbit show for the first time will be an overwhelming experience! I would suggest going to a show to just visit it, talk with breeders/exhibitors, show secretary, etc and get information and a better understanding before actually participating in your first show. Or, if you have someone to go with or meet there that will "walk you through it", even better!!! (I am always offering such info and assistance to newcomers, I remember how it was my at my first show!) |
| A few tips for showing: 1--Teach your animal(s) table manners before going to a show 2--Have a tatoo in the left ear 3--Have majority of the grooming already done 4--Prepare/clean your rabbit carriers 5--Have your paperwork ready (entry form, remark cards, etc) |
| When you get to the showroom, get there on time or earlier if possible. Find a spot to put your rabbits and things. Give your entries and fees to the secretary---then wait. Rabbit shows are a good place to do a lot of waiting (or socializing!) As well as buying or selling of stock. Listen for your breed/class to be called and get your rabbit to the judging table promptly. Only the first place animal stays on the table, others need to be removed quickly. After the first place animals of all the classes have been judged, a Best of Variety and Best Opposite Variety judging is done. Those rabbits then remain up there for the Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex judging. Unless you win Best of Breed, then your done. Best of Breed winners then go up for Best In Show judging after ALL breeds have been judged. |
| Showroom Peoria, Illinois |
| Showroom Ionia, Michigan |
| Whether you win or lose--do it with grace. Showing rabbits is a sport, act in a sportmanslike manner. Congratulate the winner as you would want to be if you won. It takes generations of breedings to produce your own stock of nice animals that you can take pride in winning with. Flaunting your wins, or pouting about your losses will not impress anyone. Everyone will have their turn at winning and losing, so be a good sportsman and be proud of what you have. |
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| Sweepstakes scoring follows a sanction year starting July 1 through June 30 of the next year. Points are awarded as follows: BOB rabbit receives 1 point for each rabbit shown in the breed BOSB rabbit receives 1/2 point for each rabbit shown in the breed First Place receives 6 points for each rabbit in the class Second Place receives 4 points for each rabbit in the class Third receives 3 points for each rabbit in the class Fourth receives 2 points for each rabbit in the class Fifth receives 1 point for each rabbit in the class |
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| A rabbit does not have to be pedigreed or registered to be shown at local shows, but does require a three generation pedigree in order to be registered. Registering your rabbits is not a requirement. Breeders have different reasons for registering their rabbits. For many, this can show value to the stock being worked with. Registered animals through the ARBA show that this specific rabbit that is bred and/or owned now has a traceable record through the ARBA record keeping system. Before a rabbit can qualify for a grand champion certificate it must be registered with the ARBA in order to receive this privilage. Having a rabbit "Granded" also can add or show value to a specific rabbit and/or it's descendants. Registration fees are $6.00 Registration change of ownership $2.00 Grand Champion Certificate fees $4.00 |
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| . Coming Soon! Picture of the new style of Rabbit Registration papers! |
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| WHAT IS THAT COLORED SEAL/STICKER ON MY REGISTRATION PAPER?? That seal acknowledges a ranking in the ARBA Registration Merit System RED means that the rabbit being registered has both parents (1st generation) registered too. RED/WHITE means that the rabbit being registered has both parents and grand-parents (2nd generation) registered. RED/WHITE/BLUE means that the rabbit being registered has every animal, all three generations, in his pedigree registered! |