The Show: Farmer In Training

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ANWEN NICHOLLS

ILLUSTRATED BY

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Mum

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Meg

(The Sheepdog)

Hi, my name is Jack! I live on a farm with Dad, Mum, my sister Sal and Meg the sheepdog. I can help out with all kinds of jobs. I just love being a farmer in training.

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Jack could feel the excitement steadily grow, In the week leading up to the local show.

Who would be champion?

Who would be the winner?

Jack would try hard, but he was just a beginner.

He was hopeful and tense and full of ambition, as he bravely confronted his first competition.

as proud of his ve w k c ry be Ja st lam He had b, fed i t and brus

Its loin grew meaty and it had a fine head, Superb confirmation and a well-rounded leg.

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Jack listened to Dad,

Who knew just what to do, He thought, ‘I’ll be a farmer, just like you.’

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They practised at home in the weeks before, Training the lamb until Jack felt sure.

He fixed on the halter and tugged on the rope, The lamb followed smartly – they were giddy with hope.

Dad said,

“Watch the judge and hold the lamb steady!”

Jack listened

and nodded

and hoped he was ready.

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The competitors lined up, looking their best, The judge studied the lambs and looked rather impressed.

Jack held his nerve as the judge walked along,

There was a hush of excitement – competition was strong.

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It caused quite an uproar, as you’ll soon see...

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The ring was a

c la tt er of unbridled noise,

It was really quite hard to keep focused and poised.

Jack’s lamb just couldn’t stand still, of course,

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hopp e d and boun c e d at the sight of the horse.

The poor old lamb had been given a fright!

It pulled on the halter with all of its might.

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His hope of a win was lost without doubt.

The winners were lined up from first to last, Jack’s chance of success had long since passed.

‘You can’t win them all!’, thought Jack, with a sigh.

There was always next year, another chance to try.

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But, Meg was a champion – she saved the day!

In the dog show she put on a stylish display.

Meg was chosen as the very best pet,

This was a day Jack would never forget.

She won a rosette and wore it with pride, Jack couldn’t believe it - he went home with a prize.

It’s sometimes not easy for a farmer in training, But, just this once, Jack was celebrating.

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It’s one of the highlights of the year – it’s the local show.

Jack can’t wait to put on his white coat and show off his best lamb to the judge and all of the spectators watching.

Jack listened to Dad, who knew just what to do, He thought, ‘I’ll be a farmer, just like you.’

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