I use to show myself so much better when I was younger. Now that I have returned to showing and doing this myself - I do get very nervous. I guess since I know so much is riding on it. I also had a handler back in the "olde days" and she would take mine to all the away shows. It really helped a lot and she was so good. I will hire a handler this time in the fall. I will show my pups/younger dogs, but when ready will get a handler. I still love going to the shows and have met some very nice people. Now that we have the camper - can hopefully enjoy the shows even more.
Sweetyblue site is the best site to see the breeders get that you mentioned.
T.