The Expo recognizes the importance of teaching and celebrating showmanship skills, and is thrilled to offer a contest where the focus is solely on the exhibitors. Our showmanship contest will continue to be a no fit show, and exhibitors will be judged strictly on their showmanship skills. No emphasis will be placed on fitting skills or animal quality. Exhibitors do have the option of fitting their animal for the sole purpose of personal practice.
Questions about showmanship can be directed to Expo staff at info@mnbeefexpo.com or 651-643-6476.
SCHEDULE
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Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 (Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum Arena)
3:30 p.m.: Showmanship contest begins
RING 1 (Judge: Kelli Anderson)
Ages 10 and under
Ages 13 & 14
Ages 17 & 18
RING 2 (Judge: Jeana Hurlbut)
Ages 11 & 12
Ages 15 & 16
Ages 19-21
RULES & INFORMATION
Judges
Junior showmanship and MYBEP showmanship will be judged by Kelli Anderson from NDSU and Jeana Hurlbut of Raymond, S.D.
General Information
- Register online via ShoWorks here!
- Exhibitors must be preregistered for showmanship through the online system by Thursday, Oct. 20, at 11:59 p.m.
- On-site check-in is also required and will be on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 21 from 8-10 a.m.
- Awards will be given to the top five in each division.
- The Expo’s showmanship contest is a no-fit show. No emphasis will be placed on fitting skills or animal quality. Exhibitors do have the option of fitting their animal for the sole purpose of personal practice.
- Awards will be given to the top five in each division.
- If an animal gets away from an exhibitor three times during a competition, the exhibitor and animal will be excused from the show ring.
Fees
- $7 per showman
Age Divisions: Please use your age as of the first day of the Expo
- Group A: 10 and under
- Group B: 11 & 12
- Group C: 13 & 14
- Group D: 15 & 16
- Group E: 17 & 18
- Group F: 19 to 21