Tyrion's First Rosette!

[Amethyst_ice]

Hi all,

Today I had the exciting opportunity to be the judges scribe at my local rat club show! I have never scribed before (the one who writes the judges comments) before and it was for varieties class (as opposed to the "less rules" pet class).

I got there really early with the show secretary whom I have made great friends with and helped set everything up.

I decided to bring Tyrion for the small furry class rather than some rats today as I came part way on the train.The pet judge came over to see what I had, he stoked/ ruffled Tyrion and he totally flipped out nearly biting him! I think rat owners are used to being able to be a bit rougher with little ones, tickling them and such but hammies prefer gentle strokes.

I was a bit embarassed and assured him he has never bitten me...to which the guy looked at me and chuntered

Anyway, I spent the day learning all about different rat colours, type, ears, eyes, everything. The judge was really happy to answer my questions & it was so hard to keep quiet with my friends rats and not give anything away!

I looked over at the other table and saw Tyrion being passed around with everyone cooing over him. I felt the pang of protectiveness as I know he sometimes likes to jump out of hands! Luckily he seemed to be behaving lol

At the end of the day I was totally thrilled to have won 1st in small furries with an amazing judges critique:



I think it shows how much of a hit he was with them!

I also won the raffle and came home with some lovely eggs one of the members chickens laid just yesterday..lovely as I live in the city!







I also got a lovely little card from the committee



Looking forward to snuggling up to my ratty boys now on the sofa and an early night.

[Silver]

AWWWWWWWW

What a lovely day you both have had!

Congratulations

So pleased for you

xxx

[Nikkigrace]

Yay well done Tyrion!



And I have them cards, my mum gave them to me recently, said she thought I'd like them

[icklemunch]

AWWWWW and well deserved too, he is simply gorgeous

[souffle]

Yay and congratulations to your very handsome little lad AI
No wonder he caught the judges eye - he is gorgeous
Nice to hear you enjoyed your day. I love book stewarding as you really do learn so much and get close to all the lovely exhibits

[racinghamster]

That is something to cherish Amethyst. Those rat judges obviously havn`t been on the end of a Syrians teeth!!!

[Axeria]

Aww! Congrats on the price And I bet it was great fun to be helping out a judge

[Syrian Hammy]

Congrats to you both for 1st prize. I'm sure your thrilled. I wish there was hamster shows in Northern Ireland, I'd love to go to one.

[Amethyst_ice]

It was great learning about what judges look for. I don't show often but when I do I just flip a coin who I put in, now I have some idea! Didn't know how long it takes to qualify as a judge either!

Some "official" pics of the show just went up, I love them. Was so nice to be involved. It made me realise i've picked up so much abotu hammy judging from shows and HC as well.

Me scribing



I adore this one of Tyrion



Getting my rosette




Tyrion was up all night on his wheel, I suspect tonight he will be a bit zonked out!

xxx

[POLAR WHITES]

congrats makes you feel like you have won the lottery when they do well doesn't it.