How to Show Your Pig in a Showring

This is the fun part of entering your pet pig in a show. Enjoy yourself, and remember to smile.

Things You'll Need

  • Feed Bucket Holders
  • Feed Buckets
  • Pig Dusting Powders
  • Pig Feed
  • Pig Wormer
  • Show Stick Or Cane
  • Straws
  • Animal Water Buckets
  • Wood Shavings
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make sure your pig is clean and that you're dressed neatly. Check on the dress code for your club or fair barn.

    • 2

      Enter the ring when your class is called.

    • 3

      Watch the judge at all times.

    • 4

      Walk beside your pig with your show stick pointing toward and above the animal.

    • 5

      Keep the animal between yourself and the judge, about 10 to 15 feet away from the judge.

    • 6

      Remain calm and gently move the animal back where you want it if your pig wanders off.

    • 7

      Be polite to other exhibitors.

    • 8

      Shake the judge's hand and say "thank you" when leaving the ring after the show.