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try looking at the breed's clubs that you are interested in, and seeing if they have any kind of message board to ask on or breeder's list. Have you posted on the breed threads here on BYC? Are there any APA shows near you that you could go to? You may find a mentor a few hundred miles away, but...

I've talked to several 4-hers that like their d'Anvers. I think the Brahmas would be harder to groom and keep show ready. Just something to think about, but I agree with the previous poster - better to find good stock of several breeds then decide on one based off of what those breeders can tell...