I would love to show ours in the HHP. Thank you for letting me know that. I am going to ask them at the show how all of that works.
But this is how my cats would be:
Abby (6 yr. old (who acts like he is 106 yr. old) neurtered male, 20 pound (not fat, just big) ) "Mr or Lady...if you wake me up from my nap and try and pick me up, your going to end up looking like a red tabby yourself!! (bleeding claw marks)
Callie (5 month old spayed female). oh boy! oh boy! oh boy! that stick thing with those fuzzy things on the end!!!! Got to get it, kill it kill it kill it!!! Oh gosh, other friends....lets play, lets play!!!! Alright! lets have fun, run, chase, jump!!! (she would be just all over the place)
One hint - have friends/family practice holding her, stretching her out, etc. Watch how the judges handle the cats and then go do the same to your cats at home
And the earlier you get them in the show ring the better!