1. Review Your Show Record
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What were your highest and lowest placings this year?
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Which judges’ comments came up more than once? (Structure, muscle, showmanship skills, etc.)
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Did your results improve as the season went on — or stay consistent?
Tip: Keep a notebook or digital log for each show. Tracking details helps you spot trends you can fix before next season.
2. Evaluate Your Daily Routine
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Were you consistent with feeding, rinsing, and exercise?
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What routines helped your animal look its best — and which were hard to keep up with?
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How was your time management during fair week?
Even small adjustments in your daily care routine can lead to major improvements next season.
3. Reflect on Animal Selection
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Did your animal fit your goals and skill level?
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How early did you start your project, and was that timing right?
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Are there specific traits you’ll look for differently next time?
Each project teaches you more about genetics, structure, and what it really takes to build a competitive animal.
4. Assess Your Showmanship
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How did you handle pressure in the ring?
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Were you confident, calm, and connected with your animal?
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What feedback did you get from judges or mentors?
Practicing technique is important — but confidence and composure often separate the good showmen from the great ones.
5. Set New Goals
Take what you’ve learned and set clear, achievable goals for next year.
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Skill goal: Improve your showmanship posture.
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Animal goal: Start training earlier.
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Mindset goal: Stay positive after every class — win or lose.
Write them down and revisit them often. Growth doesn’t happen by chance — it happens by choice.
Success in the show ring isn’t just about banners — it’s about building discipline, resilience, and pride in your work. Use this reflection time to celebrate how far you’ve come, learn from the challenges, and step into the new season ready to grow. The best showmen don’t just show animals. They show progress.
