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Training Tips: Building Show Ring Stamina

Friday, November 13, 2015

Breeder Central Showmanship

Walking, walking and walking – that’s the name of the game for a young woman who has mastered the art of showing pigs. Lea Kimley is an experienced showman who exhibits her love of the show ring and her ability to calmly train a pig to all who watch. She says the key to success is the work done at home. And no matter what time of day or how much she wants to hang out with friends, Kimley works on her pigs to build and maintain the stamina they need to do well in the show ring.

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Training Tips: Practice Patience

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Breeder Central Showmanship

If Ella Bobell could give any piece of advice to showman across the country, it would be to practice patience while walking their pigs.

Though her age is only in the single digits, Bobell has probably put as many hours into her swine projects as most junior showmen. She has shown pigs since age three and works hard at home to train them to act just right.

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