My thought is that, if it were my DD9.5, I would have her continue and actually show the sheep at the fair. But, I would really emphasize that it is about the process and getting experience, not about placing in the show. IMO, it's really easy to get caught up in the competition of it all, especially when competition in general has been so rewarding for her in the past, but it really is meant to be a good learning experience. If it were my DD, I'm sure I'd have to emphasize the experience over the results often throughout the process, especially as the competition got closer. To me, this sounds like the perfect opportunity for any perfectionist to work on the possibility of not being perfect. So, I'd vote Go For It!
