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Mike,
I with your comments about young koi shows. These types of shows can be a great way to educate new koi keepers about koi judging and appreciation.
Having a smaller event with the major emphasis on education allows more interaction with the judges and oppertunities to understand koi judging criteria.
Last summer Brett Rowley & I judged the MAKC young koi show. Having a professional koi breeder as a judge added a extra dimension to the event. We were encouraged to discuss the koi we were evaluating so the observers could hear our comments - as we judged. After the judging was completed we answered questions and explained the reasons one koi ranked over/under another. We got lots of positive comments and it was a blast for Brett & I as well.
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