By LuAnn Schindler
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Clover Kids discover challenges, basics of showmanship
Ahlers makes purr-fect companion for Ahlers
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August 8, 2019
Cassidy Bearinger
Interview skills • (l-r): Antelope County 4-H Small Animal Superintendent Rhonda Meyer asks Gabby Ahlers, of Clearwater, a question about her animal during the fair's cat show. Clover Kids answer basic questions about their entries and share information about their pets with a judge.
Don't let the name fool you.
Toothless, a black farm cat with a hint of tuxedo white under his chin, has a mouth full of teeth. He didn't bare them to judges during the 4-H cat show at the Antelope County Fair, though.
That's because his presenter, 7-year-old Gabby Ahlers of Clearwater, spent time preparing the animal for competition.
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Gabby Ahlers and Toothless
A Clover Kid, Ahlers is growing accustomed to the ins and outs of showmanship.
"I give it a bath, brush him and clean his ears and eyes," she said.
The biggest challenge: bathing him.
"He doesn't like it."
Showing Toothless was easier. She used a collar.
"He's fun to play with and will sleep with you."
A year ago, she showed a cat named Izzy. In addition to participating in the cat show, Ahlers showed a rabbit this year.
"Cats are more difficult," she said.
Eventually, she would like to compete in the horse show.
"You get ribbons," she said. "It's fun."
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