06/05/2023
We had an amazing time at the HNDGA Heartland Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association show this weekend! We had so much fun meeting new people, seeing old friends, and showing our girls that we adore. No ribbons but our girls are improving by leaps and bounds with each show that we go to and with each breeding season we experience. I'm so pumped to get this new crop of juniors freshened and out into the ring next year as first fresheners.
Some of the better results:
Milkers:
Old McMullen Farm Cassiopeia - 3rd of 9 under Kay Kimmel (loved her udder shape and placement)
Juniors:
Buffalo Prairie BP Agatha - 1st under Joe Kimmel (who described her as very open, consistent with judges at previous shows), 3rd under Greg Murphy, 3rd under Kay Kimmel, 3rd under Justin Bassett
Sweeter than Honey Venus Quinn - 7th out of 15 (a huge class of tons of gorgeous goats) and was described as "very refined"
Calvin also showed Merrytale RP Dazzling Lyra in showmanship and did an amazing job of fitting her all on his own this time. He is improving so much with his showmanship skills and attention to detail with dairy goat showing. After watching the show for a while and making bets on who was going to win each class, he said, "Mom, how do I become a dairy goat judge?" Loving his interest and growth in this fun new hobby/business we're building.