Matthew C. Claeys Extension Livestock Specialist Introduction A good showman is a person that has a sense or knack for an effective presentation of an animal.
Showmanship is the one area of livestock showing over which the exhibitor has the most control.
In showmanship you are judged on your abilities to control and present your goat to bring out its best characteristics. Advanced planning, practice and hard work are the key to becoming a good showperson. These lessons include responsibility, learning about work and determination to reach a goal, winning graciously and losing with dignity. This will take practice at home with your goat and having someone act as a judge as if at a show. Appropriate Dress Dress neatly.