4-H/FFA & OPEN MARKET GOAT SHOW
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Cattlemen's Barn
Enter at 3:00 pm Show at 5:00 pm
4-H Agent: Joyce Doyle FFA: Richard Gater & Natalie Wolfe
Chairperson: Chelsea Asher
Rules:
- All exhibitors must check in at the Exhibitors Registration Table prior to entering the Exhibit Area
- Youth ages 8 and under may show as cloverbuds. The Cloverbud Livestock Show will be Monday Night at 6pm. A ribbon will be awarded but no premiums will be given.
- All goats must meet Kentucky health requirements of exhibition and possess official up-to-date health certificates.
- All goats showing in market and showmanship classes, including novice, must be KUIP tagged and nominated in the exhibitors name by June 1. Any market goat that has an Official Scrapie Tag being validated and KUIP tagged will only need one (1) KUIP tag. The Scrapie Tag should not be removed but recorded on the Validation Form.
- 4-H/FFA exhibitors may exhibit no more than three (3) market goats.
- All exhibitors may enter market wethers or market does. All goats must be clean castrated.
- Horns must be tipped. The end of the horn must be no larger than ½ inch.
- All goats must have been born after August 15, 2010. Animals are subject to be mouthed to check age.
- All goats entered in 4-H/FFA must be shown by the 4-H/FFA exhibitor (owner).
- Goats will be shown by weights. All goats must weigh a minimum of 40 pounds on show day.
- 4-H/FFA exhibitors will show together in class.
- Goats shown in the on-foot weight classes may also be used in the Showmanship Class.
- No adult shall enter the show ring while 4-H/FFA classes are being judged unless the exhibitor is physically impaired. This includes Novice classes.
- Exhibitors are expected to treat their goats in a manner consistent with good animal husbandry and display proper sportsmanship at all times. Failure to comply may result in disqualification of exhibitor if so recommended by the show committee.
- Any legal or illegal substance that alters the conformation or enhances the natural appearance of the animal is not permitted. All goats may be subject to random drug testing and/or veterinary examination.
- Market goats should be sheared slick (no more than ¼ inch of hair at time of show).
- Exhibitors will furnish their own pens.
- Does showing in breeding classes cannot show as an Open Market Doe.
Showmanship: 4-H/FFA
| 01 | Senior | 15 years & Older | Plaque only | 4-H / FFA |
| 02 | Intermediate | 12-14 years of age | Plaque Only | 4-H / FFA |
| 03 | Junior | 9-11 years of age | Plaque Only | 4-H |
| 04 | Novice | 8 years & Under | Plaque Only | 4-H |
| 05 | Championship Showmanship | Trophy Only | 4-H / FFA |
Showmanship: Open
| 06 | Senior | 15 years & Older | Trophy Only |
| 07 | Intermediate | 12-14 years of age | Trophy Only |
| 08 | Junior | 9-11 years of age | Trophy Only |
| 09 | Novice | 8 years & Under | Trophy Only |
Premiums: Classes 11,17,18,19,21,22,23
| 1st Place: $20.00 | 2nd Place: $15.00 | 3rd Place: $10.00 | 4th Place: $5.00 |
Premiums for Cloverbuds - Overall Best Animal: Banner
1st Place: Ribbon 2nd Place: Ribbon 3rd Place: Ribbon
Classes:
| 11 Market Goat: Weight classes determined by entries on day of show, decided by the 4-H agent and the goat leader. | |
| 12 Grand Champion Market Goat (GC 4-H/FFA) | Banner |
| 13 Grand Champion Market Goat (Open) | Trophy |
| 14 Reserve Champion Market Goat (GC 4-H/FFA) | Plaque |
| 15 Reserve Champion Market Goat (Open) | Trophy |
| 16 Rate of Gain (GC 4-H/FFA) | Plaque |
Classes:Breeding Does (Open)
| 17 Junior Kid | born 5/1/11 - 7/20/11 |
| 18 Intermediate Kid | born 2/1/11 - 4/30/11 |
| 19 Senior Kid | born 9/1/10 - 1/31/11 |
| 20 Junior Champion (class 17-19 winners) | Rosette |
| 21 Yearling Does | |
| 22 2&3 year old does | |
| 23 4 years and older does | |
| 24 Senior Champion (class 21-23 winners) | Rosette |
| 25 Grand Champion(class 20 & 24 winners) | Trophy |
| 26 Reserve Champion | Trophy |