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Lynn & The Chins

Lynn & The Chins

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October 2, 2010 – Fall Field Day, Claiming Show

Location: Wheatridge Grange Hall, 2850 High Ct., Wheatridge CO
Setup: 6pm Friday, October 1
Entry: 7am Saturday, October 2
Judging: 10am Saturday, October 2
Entry: $4 members / $7 nonmembers per animal
Entries: 15 standard / 15 mutation
Judges: Rancher participation
Show Chairs: John Suhr, 970-330-9140, 970-397-1638 (cell)
Maynard Beitz, 970-482-1834, 970-481-8650 (cell)

Make plans now to attend!!!

Spectators are welcome. Come early if you would like to see the grooming process. Field days are a GREAT time to learn about showing and see real QUALITY chins!!!
 
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Thanks for the info. :)

I asked in the other thread, how big is this event typically? I'm just interested in watching :D
 
OOPS, directions might just help the newbies:

In Denver go WEST on I-70
Go SOUTH (left) on Wadsworth
Go EAST (left) on 38th Avenue
Pass Vance Street, Upham Street, and Teller Street (It is a very short distance)
Turn NORTH (left) on High Ct.
Proceed half a block to the Grange Hall

This is right behind Wheat Ridge Cyclery.
 
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Cool, I know the area :D

We'll see. Hubby's work just brought in a CIO from ****...not sure he'll be able to get the time off for it now, and I'm not comfortable making the drive on my own with the kids...
 
I was wondering who all usually goes to this show or who is going to this?

~sorry if this is a re-post. Computer was acting up and I wasn't sure...~
 
Sorry if this is a dumb question...what time does the grooming process start? At 7:00, or before that? I think it'd be interesting...
 
Yes, usually about 7:00 is when the grooming starts.

I will be out of town, but this is a great, friendly group of chin folk who would LOVE to see some new faces and answer any questions.

Don't be shy -- introduce yourselves and tell them that it is your first show. Try to sit near the table where they are keeping the points -- they can answer questions.

When they offer you the chance to come up and look at what you have just seen being judged, do so. You can really see what they are talking about if you get up close and personal. It doesn't take long before you know what "clear" and "blue" and "white belly" really mean.

If you're not too shy, you can volunteer to stand behind the table with the judge and see what they are looking for. They will show you exactly what they are talking about by putting a better chin next to one that is not so good -- it's easy to see when you know what you are looking for.

Field Days are lots of fun and a great learning environment. If you are interested in becoming a member, they will have all the information you need. This is also a great time to pick up some gorgeous chins after they have been judged, so you know how they placed.

Our next Colorado show is in February, and it will be in Fort Collins. I will post information here as it gets closer. I plan to be in attendance at that one. I hope to see YOU there!!!
 
Lynn,

Can you pre-reserve a chinchilla if you want (to buy)? :hmm:
Who all usually goes?

Thanks in advance!:)
 
I remember you telling me you were gonna be out of town, :[ Bad deal. But It sounds like everyone is nice enough so... I hope I can manage to not be shy, not one of my strong suits! If they offer it would be cool to see! Volunteering...maybe if I'm feeling extremely brave! I don't want to feel annoying, that's one thing I worry so much about!

I hope to attend that one too! Maybe...probably...most likely! :D

Mikayla.
 
miss.lauren said:
Lynn,

Can you pre-reserve a chinchilla if you want (to buy)? :hmm:
Who all usually goes?

Thanks in advance!:)
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If you have been talking to the breeder, he/she can bring it to the show for you.

It's nice to see the chins that are there and then choose one that you like. You won't believe the difference between a good, healthy pedigreed chin if you have seen pictures of sad, thin looking ones on Craigslist!!! These chins have been given the best start on life from the beginning choice of pairing their parents.

They are for sale for a variety of reasons. The breeder may not need any more males, for example, or a smaller one may be better suited to be a pampered pet rather than put into a breeding program.

I know that I have always seen, at the very least, one chin that I would love to own at ANY show!!!

If you have done your research and are sure that this is the pet for you, go have fun and pick one out if you are ready to take on the responsibility of owning one. This includes the support of your parents, if you are a minor, and a commitment to care for this pet for up to 20 (yes, 20 :eek:!!! ) years, including possible pricey emergency vet visits to an Exotic Specialist Vet. This is not a pet that you just decide to get because it's cute -- it is a very important commitment.

(As an aside, I got my first chinchilla when I was 54. I frequently joke that they are my only heirs and will probably outlive me!!! That said, I do have plans in place for their care if they should outlive me.)

Not meaning to discourage you, just saying...

That said, please DO come to the show and see what all the fuss is about!!!
 
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I wanna come!!!

Darn work changes!! :(

Since I have heads up for the ft. collins show I'll aim for that one, hopefully. The drive really isn't bad from my parents place...My oldest started school this year, so it may depend on how school goes from now til then...

I think I still have hubby convinced to go to the heartland show in oct though...
 
Oh, I am so bummed. Can't get off work for the show! I would have to get off friday to drive but work won't let me take it and I can't go to the CA show because I have some family stuff going on.... :(

I hope everyone has a good time! :)
 
How did the show go? I was so bummed that I couldn't make it.... :(
What did everyone get?
Were there any claims?
 
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Lynn, do you like what you should wear or such?
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Sorry, Mikayla, I was en route to Madison, WI and didn't see your post in time.

For all chin shows, you want to wear light, neutral colors, especially if you want to sit in the front row. The lights can cause bright colors to reflect on the chinchillas, (especially RED), which is not good. The judges wear white coats, so I always try to wear white/ivory so I can sit in the front row.

Many people wear very casual attire -- it is certainly not necessary to dress up.

Hope you had a good time.
 
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