The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 30, 2000 - BS , WHEN BARB ADAMS got off the phone after agreeing to organize this vear’s rabbit show al the fall fair, her husband Jim had just one stale- ment: “How big de you want the barn to be?” ‘So this weekend al the Skeena Valley Fall Fair, expect to see at least 80 rabbits on show, an out-of-town judge ‘and a new 24 X 32 exhibit arn. Barb Adams has been raising rabbits for show and for meat for. about 10 years. Normally, on-a fall fair weekend, she'd be at a rabbit show in Quesnel. _ But after agreeing to be the catalyst for the 4- H. and open rabbit classes at the fall fair here this year, Adams put all of her efforts into a full- range show. - “Instead of squawking about the fair, I deci- ded to help out'to improve it as much as I could,” she said last week. ‘Through her wide-ranging rabbit show con- tacts, Adams has a found a person from Sooke who has agreed to judge. “She's also been talking up the show with - other rabbit growers in the area in order to bring outa goodly number of the animals, The new barn, solely for rabbits, means they won't have to share an existing building with poultry; making it more efficient and better for all concerned. Adams is also departing from the tradition of a closed building when judging takes place. ~The new barn will have enough room so the judge can set up in one corner, leaving plenty of space for spectators and rabbit owners to hear whal is gaing on. “The whole idea is to make it a learning ex- perience for everyone,” says Adams of the open judging, ~ That’s especially important for 4-H club ‘members sa they gain pointers for future rabbit ‘raising endeavours. Rabbits are judged by weight, appearance, markings and temperament among other ilems. ‘Allof it adds up to 100 points. But the number of ‘points within each item changes with each breed of rabbit, Adams explained, The appearance of some breeds may account for 60 or: more points but be as low as three or four points with other breeds. All told there are 43 breeds of rabbits. North American judging standards are set by the Amer- ican Rabbit Breeders Association. _ For those unfamiliar with rabbit meat, it is lean:.and has no fat and is said to be close to chicken although it is a denser meat than chick- en. In some places rabbit meat is marketed as “the ultimate white meat.” - The. rabbit barn is located right next to the ex- ; iging show barn on thé’ fall'fair grounds. «Jt was built through a combination of donated, “in-kind and reduced price material. Cash dona- tions were also received. The labour was $ dona- Rabbit show to be bigger SKEENA VALLEY FALL FAIR “ Sept 2 & 3, 2000 “THE ADAMS FAMILY of Barb and Jim have undertaken to beef up the 4-H and open rabbit shows. They're pictured here working on some of the finishing touches of a new barn for the rabbits. A judge is coming up from Scoke and growers and spectators will be able to see him at work Saturday begin- ning at 10 a.m. Horse show MUSIC, HORSES and possibly dogs as well as some fancy grooming will be showcased al the fall fair horse show, on Friday and Saturday. About 35 participants are expected, mastly local, but some from as far away as Burns Lake. Many will also come from the Bulkley Valley. The shows begin on Friday at 8 am, A fea- tured event on the first day will be the Kur Dres- sage. In this, horses will be dancing around the grounds to music and will be judged on graceful- ness, rhythm and how in-synch they are wilh the music. English riding will be featured on Friday as well. Dressage and western-style riding will take place Saturday, with the show running from 8 a.m, to 6 p.m. This year might also mark the first year of what could become a popular annual fun event at the show. It’s called Hoof n’ Woof, and fea- tures dogs and horses teamed up to impress the judge. The canine- equestrian duos will strut their stuff and’ be judgéd as a ‘team. . Horse show coordinator Jacquie Strachan hopes the event draws enough competitors to make it an annual feature, . Thornhill Community Grounds & Hall Terrace, BC OY SHOP Step in for the best big toys! 2000-2001 ATV's, Snowmobiles, Parts, Accessories and a Complete Line of Auto Parts, Tools and Accessories. Financing O.A.C. 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