Rosie is going to have to be a bit more focused if she wants to be this year's top model.
The small Jersey calf is the newest member of Calf Club at Kailey Dairies, Ardgowan, and she is proving to have a bit of a mind of her own.
But young handler Courtney Kershaw (8) is quietly confident Rosie will make up for lost time as she patiently pulls her into line.
Calf Club, a rural institution, is run to encourage children to select, rear and train pet calves for showing at pet days or A&P shows.
The children are expected to learn how to care for, lead and show their calves for judging.
Once again pupils from Ardgowan School, near Oamaru, are taking part in Calf Club activities at Rob and Katrina Kelly's Ardgowan dairy farm in preparation for the school's pet day on September 20.
Mrs Kelly said numbers were down on previous years which although disappointing was understandable, as there were many other activities competing for children's time.
Calf Club members would also be trying their hand at showing their calves at the North Otago A&P Association's pet day later in the year, she said.
LIC communications manager Clare Bayly said there were things to consider when choosing an animal to take to Calf Club or pet day and it had created the website www.calfclub.co.nz to help.
''Teachers and parents simply don't always have the time needed to be there when their children have questions about their calves or lambs.
''The website provides the kids with the answers they need, at their fingertips and they can then apply that learning in the paddock with their pets,'' Ms Bayly said.
LIC is encouraging rural schools throughout the country to add their event to the website so its staff can attend and present a special champion ribbon.
The co-operative also runs a Calf Club art competition for rural primary schools and children with calves.
Prizes include iPads, calf care hampers and a Stallion mobile feeder worth $6500. Entries close October 14.