Showmanship

Peewee Costume Class

  • Handlers eligible under 9 years of age. To succeed in this class, it is necessary to bring a costume, a smile and have FUN!

Junior Showmanship

  • Handler aged 9-13

Intermediate Showmanship

  • Handler aged 14-17

Senior Showmanship

  • Handler aged 18-21

Ages as of January 1st

Meet the Judge- Mr. Jonathan Rylaarsdam

Jonathan is from Winchester, Ontario where he farms with his family under the Delcreek prefix. Delcreek is a two-time Master Breeder who is noted worldwide as having bred many animals that have been nominated for All-Ontario, All-Canadian and All-American awards. A highlight for Jon was breeding Delcreek Fatal Attraction, the Unanimous All American and All Canadian Senior Calf in 2011. More recently, Delcreek has achieved a herd classification of 41EX-48VG-12GP.

Jonathan has judged 4-H shows in Ontario, including the EastGen Challenge, Quebec and the United States as well as county shows in Ontario and the US.

A highlight of Jonathan’s judging career thus far was judging showmanship at the Holland Holstein Show in the Netherlands.