DAY ONE
Scandic Hotel Skogshöjd, located in central Södertälje
DAY TWO
Show Day arrived and we were greeted warmly by the Vice President Sanna Snaula Storm, who together with the organisers, judges and fanciers, gave us a warm welcome to Sweden and the Show.
Vice President: Sanna Snaula Storm
with John Evans and Tony Peacock
The centre stage
with 'Victory Row' prepared and ready.
The right-hand side of the exhibition hall.
The show totalled 1,400 exhibits.
The Vice-President Officially opens the Show.
John looking at the stock.
Judging takes place in an area that is reserved for judges and stewards.
Every rabbit is weighed and it's weight is written on the points card before the rabbit is taken to the judge.
The rabbits are judged separately and points awarded.
Each table has a copy of the Breed Standards book.
Each judge has one steward who brings the rabbit in a plastic container, firstly to be weighed, then to be judged.
An enthusiastic team of stewards.
DAY THREE
The Rabbits are all now moved onto Victory Row which is at the centre of the show hall.
A black Mini Rex of Louise Snaula Storm is Best Mini
The show hall is a 'hive' of activity.
Young people bring their pet rabbits to be judged.
Rabbit jumping is a popular pastime in Sweden and attracts many participants and observers.
John is reunited with an old friend, a Mini Satin..
and is intoduced to a Satin from Germany.
The Best in Show judges.
L to R
Tony Peacock, Ingela Engenström, John Evans
Best in Show - a REW Pole
Best Junior - Louise, with a Black Mini Rex
An English Lop, oblivious to all the excitement happening roundabout!
What struck us the most was the large number of young people who were not only actively involved but organised and ran the show. This generated tremendous enthusiasm for the hobby and a sense of eagerness and anticipation of all the posibilities that lie in the future.
Tonight the party....
DAY FOUR
The Breed Standards for sale.
This blog of the British Mini Rex Club's
visit to Sweden is now complete.
Thank you for following us on our journey!
For more information concerning the British Mini Rex Club
email: info@britishminirexclub.com
or visit our website:
www.britishminirexclub.com
DAY THREE
The Rabbits are all now moved onto Victory Row which is at the centre of the show hall.
Tony Peacock, Ingela Engenström, John Evans
What struck us the most was the large number of young people who were not only actively involved but organised and ran the show. This generated tremendous enthusiasm for the hobby and a sense of eagerness and anticipation of all the posibilities that lie in the future.
Tonight the party....
DAY FOUR
What a fantastic party last night! Once again the hospitality shown us was overwhelming. Our congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all involved.
Today was the last day of the Show.
A day of Presentations.
Young 'Rabbit Jumping' competitors about to be presented with their trophies.
Trophies for Rabbit Jumping.
The Breed Standards for sale.
The Scandinavian countries have their own
Breed Standards.
And so our Swedish experience came to an end and it was time to drive back to Skavsta airport.
We would like to thank the Swedish Fanciers for their welcome, hospitality and enthusiasm. We have made many new friends, laughed and learnt much!
THANK YOU....and see you soon!
This blog of the British Mini Rex Club's
visit to Sweden is now complete.
Thank you for following us on our journey!
For more information concerning the British Mini Rex Club
email: info@britishminirexclub.com
or visit our website:
www.britishminirexclub.com
