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by hgoyut2
Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: JACKPOT SHOW IN PA - THIS WEEKEND
Replies: 0
Views: 27985

JACKPOT SHOW IN PA - THIS WEEKEND

HI EVERYONE, JUST WANTING TO LET EVERYONE KNOW WE HAVE A JACKPOT SHOW FOR ANYONE AGE 21 AND UNDER IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WEEKEND. OUR PIG JUDGES FOR THIS WEEKEND ARE JAKE ERCEG & JOE GRINSTEAD HERE IS THE LINK TO THE WEBSITE FOR OUR SHOW https://www.washingtoncountyclassic.com/ WE WILL HAVE PIGS, ...
by hgoyut2
Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: four pigs 27 days to go!
Replies: 9
Views: 4976

my advice for all of them is to work the skin and hair. none of them appear to be bad but they coould use work. my advice is to scrub them all with a stiff brush twice a day.
by hgoyut2
Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: whose your favorite boar
Replies: 60
Views: 87785

my favorite boar is archway
by hgoyut2
Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Showmanship - Handling your showstick
Replies: 16
Views: 21929

it really doesnt matter. the point of showmanship is to drive the hog. whichever hand you hold the whip or whatever you use doesnt matter. its all personal preference
by hgoyut2
Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Favorite Breeds
Replies: 25
Views: 30807

<t>personally i like yorks and xbred pigs best. like yorks becaue they are very good mothers and they usually have good tempers for when you walk them. i like xbreds too because they are the best pigs at shows 90% of the time and i also like all the different possible markings they have. blue butt p...
by hgoyut2
Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Pig gained 25 lbs. in 8 days!! AAAHHHH! Update on weight!
Replies: 12
Views: 18729

keep feedin them half feedings and then the last 2 or so days bring them back, this worked for us. we had a barrow that weighed 299 two days before the show and he ended up 279
by hgoyut2
Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: favorite brand of feed
Replies: 4
Views: 2798

favorite brand of feed

what is your personal favorite brand of feed for showpigs n why?
Ex. showrite, showtec, sunglo
by hgoyut2
Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: straw or wood shavings
Replies: 15
Views: 52862

shavings are deff the best type of bedding but in the winter we do put straw on top of the shavings so the pigs can curl up in it and stay warm. (but that also means we have to clean pens more often lol)
by hgoyut2
Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Showmanship type?
Replies: 23
Views: 26948

personally i think u need to have a good balance of being aggressive and calm, with a slight edge going to aggressiveness. always keep eye contact and never get cut off
by hgoyut2
Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Other Show Animals
Replies: 3
Views: 11206

clubcalves.com
by hgoyut2
Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:59 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: favorite judges
Replies: 17
Views: 32424

personally my two favorite judges are al shimke and jim mccoy. i have showed under them both and i feel that they both do a really good job and they both have a good eye for the hogs
by hgoyut2
Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Showmanship - Handling your showstick
Replies: 16
Views: 21929

personally i use both hands but im right handed s when im on the right side of the pig i only use my right hand bcuz it feeld awkward using the other
by hgoyut2
Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: Jim McCoy as a Judge
Replies: 1
Views: 5916

<t>he judged our jackpot show 2 years ago and he never did anything out of the ordinary he just moved around the ring. my advice is to make sure you keep eye contact with him... he was looking for that when i showed under him (btw i was 5th overalll but my pig quit on me and he even said i would hav...
by hgoyut2
Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: ? about show shirts
Replies: 9
Views: 12706

personally i keep it simple... solid color shirts. i usually wear green just cuz i like the color but i personally think its about showing off the animal and not yourself so dont make yourself stick out too much
by hgoyut2
Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: BEFORE THE SHOW RING
Topic: So you think you can show?
Replies: 12
Views: 19895

i wasnt in the shoe but i was standing by the holding pens where the kids were. kevin wendt was the judge and he asked the kid "do you think you made it?'" the kid said he didnt know but said he felt confident. personally i dont know how i would have responded to this