Quality photos key to sale price of animals

Some of the people attending the 150 or so rural shows across the country during the next six months might wonder at times about what is really happening in the horse and cattle rings.

After the results have been announced and the cups and rosettes presented to the winning exhibitors of major championships, visitors might see the award winning animals being led to a quite corner.

What takes place next can often intrigue people who are not familiar with the trappings of bloodstock and livestock showing and might even give the impression that some ancient rite or practice is being perfomed.