EP162: Koi Show Chronicles w/ Shawn McHenry & Anthony Quintero

The Pond Digger Podcast

Koi shows have come a long way since their origins in Japan. Seasoned Koi experts Anthony Quintero and Shawn McHenry join Eric to explore the historical beginnings of Koi shows and how they’ve evolved over the years. From their over two decades of experience in the industry, they discuss their memorable moments, trends, and innovations in Koi shows.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Origin of Koi shows and how information was documented before the existence of cameras

• The evolution of standards in Koi shows over the years

• The methods used to import Koi from Japan

• Experiences of Shawn & Anthony’s first Koi shows and how it sparked their passion

• Educational, competitive and community purposes of Koi shows

• How the breeding of Koi has developed as a result of koi shows

• Strategies for breeding, transporting, selling fish, and reducing stress at shows

• Differences between American and Japanese Koi show cultures

• Strategies for dealers, manufacturers and vendors to promote Koi at shows

• Information about laws and regulations related to Koi ponds

• Value of Koi shows for networking and learning

• Advice on how people can get more out of their Koi show experiences

• Websites to get information about all Koi shows – American Koi Judges Association (AKJA), Koi Enterprise

• Details about the All American Koi Show

Mentioned:

Anthony’s Website: Koi Enterprise

Koi Enterprise on the App Store

Koi Enterprise ~Koi Fish (@koidealer) on Instagram

Koi Enterprise on Facebook

Shawn’s Website: Mystic Koi & Water Gardens

Mystic Koi & Shawn McHenry - YouTube

Shawn McHenry (@shawnisfun) on Instagram

The All American Koi Show

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