I wish more there were more rose shows so everyone could attend one! The exhibitors at our show were friendly and took time to answer my questions and show me how to select and groom a rose.
I meant to include a book reference in my article. It's a real interesting read, but nothing like the environment I found at our show.
Otherwise Normal People: Inside the Thorny World of Competitive Rose Gardening, by Aurelia Scott
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D20PZO/