In order to advance to Dixie National Rodeo and Livestock Junior Roundup (Mississippi’s State 4H show), you must compete in the County and District shows and receive a Blue Ribbon. If you receive a Red ribbon, then your animal cannot proceed to the next show. The ribbons are less about placement and more about normality. Very few red ribbons are given out as the reasons they are given are because of birth defects or other problems with the animal such as a sick goat, one that is lame, or some other visible defect.
This is the story of the District show. At the district show we were required to check our goats in the day before the show on Friday, so we got there early and settled in for the night, all was well. The weather was good considering it is winter time here in Mississippi. Saturday morning was like any other show, Continue reading