Hannah
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Showing pigsA few of us at the British Kune Kune Pig Society are showing our pigs for the first time at the Newbury Show and as we are complete novices, wondered if anyone had any tips.
In particular, how do you train your pigs to walk with the stick and board? Is there a particular knack? Mine just want to stop and eat all the time!
Any other tips re shampooing/making them look their best etc would also be helpful.
Many thanks
Hannah
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sally_in_wales
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when is the Newbury show this year? Havent been in about a decade! (my parents are out that way)
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Bodger
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I've got a smashing book here on my book shelves called 'Practical Rare Breeds' by a lady called Valerie Porter. Theres's a chapter in it on showing your pigs.
See if you can get it from your public library . If not , then get back to me.
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mochyn
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There's a series by Carol Harris starting in this month's Country Smallholding on just thhis subject.
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Hannah
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| sally_in_wales wrote: | | when is the Newbury show this year? Havent been in about a decade! (my parents are out that way) |
Its the 16/17th September this year.
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Hannah
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Thanks Bodger, I'll look it out.
Mochyn, is that the one that is out now - I didn't see it in WH Smiths the other day, or is it due out soon?
Many thanks
Hannah
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mochyn
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I got it in the corner shop in Llanfyllin yesterday! You may be able to see it on their web site.
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Hannah
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Ah, yes have done .... its September's issue which means it is out now ... will try and get one at lunchtime.
Thanks Mocyhn.
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mrutty
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Re: Showing pigs | Hannah wrote: | | Any other tips re shampooing/making them look their best etc would also be helpful. |
Don't use Body Shop products as they're not tested on animals 
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tahir
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NeathChris
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i am showing one of my welsh gilts tomorrow in the st mellons show. I have shown before and helped out in th royal welsh. I am no expert by any means, but if i can help in any way pm or email me.
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madmonk
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