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4H - ANIMAL SHOWS |
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4-H Dog Show
Supt. (
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Show Date: Saturday September 20th
@ 9:00am in the ~ Show Ring
1. Open
to 4-H members from New Hampshire and Maine, enrolled
and active in the 4-H Dog Husbandry Project.
Exhibitors must follow the General 4-H Animal
Show Rules.
2. All
Exhibitors must show in one Fitting and Showmanship
Class and at least one Obedience class or the Family Dog
Class.
Baiting will not be allowed in Obedience classes.
Classes:
1. Novice
Fitting & Showmanship: Members age 8 to 13 in their
first year of showing.
2. Junior
Fitting & Showmanship: Members age 9 to 11 years old not
entered in class one.
3. Intermediate
Fitting & Showmanship: Members 12 to 13
4. Senior
Fitting & Showmanship: Members ages 14 to 18
Judging criteria for all Fitting & Showmanship
classes include evaluating exhibitors on proper breed
presentation, including grooming and appearance, skills
in the individual dog’s presentation, knowledge of ring
procedures, and general dogknowledge.
5. Sub Novice A:
For boys and girls who have not previously
graduated a dog from any higher level of training.
The dogs in this class must not have had training
beyond beginner level.
All work is done on a six foot lead and exercises
are as follows: Heel on lead, figure 8, stand for
examination, recall and finish, long sit (1 minute) and
long down (3 minutes.)
6. Sub Novice B:
For Boys and girls who have graduated a dog in
beginner or more advanced levels.
Otherwise the same as Sub Novice A.
7. Novice A:
For boys and girls who have not previously
graduated a dog from novice level or more advanced
levels of training.
The dogs in this class may have completed the
Novice level of training but must not have had training
beyond this level.
Dogs must not have completed the CD Degree.
All of the exercises except heel on lead and
figure 8 will be done off lead.
Remaining off leash exercises will be done as
follows: Stand for Examination, heel free, recall and
finish, long sit (1 minute) and long down (3 minutes).
8. Novice B:
For boys and girls who have previously graduated
a dog at the Novice or higher levels of training.
Otherwise, the same as Novice A.
9. Graduate Novice A:
For dogs that have not been qualified beyond the
Graduate course of instruction.
Dogs may have achieved a CD, but not a CDX.
The AKC Graduate Novice score sheet will be used.
10. Graduate Novice B: Members who have received
three blue ribbons in Graduate Novice A.
For Dogs and handlers who have achieved a CD, but
not yet working a full open routine.
Not open to dogs who have achieved a CDX.
11. Open A: For dogs that have not been qualified
beyond the Open class level.
Dogs may have earned a CD degree but not a CDX.
Obedience work will be all off lead and will also
include retrieving on the flat, retrieve over high jump
and broad jump.
(Please bring your own jumps.)
12. Open B:
For CD dogs with handlers who have finished a dog
at the open level.
13. Brace:
Two dogs are judged as a team in a novice
obedience routine.
At least one of the dogs must have completed a
novice obedience class.
14. Family Dog: The 4-H member brings the family
dog to this class.
The dog will be on display and the member will
demonstrate the dog can sit, stay, come and walk calmly
on a leash.
The member will be able to discuss the dog’s home care,
including feeding, health, and general dog knowledge.
Dog must stay for the duration of the show.
Dog and handler will not show in any other class(
with the exception of the Trick Class) at the show.
15. Dog Knowledge Quiz:
All Exhibitors are required to take the Dog
Knowledge Quiz.
Questions for the quiz will be taken from the 4-H
Curriculum Wiggles and Wags Manuals, the AKC Complete
Dog Book and the AKC Complete Dog Book for kids.
16. Trick Class:
Show off your dog’s most amazing trick!
17. Comprehensive Educational Display that conveys
a message informs and educates.
Must be a 3-D exhibit that goes
beyond an educational poster: can include
posters, samples, equipment, themes and sub themes of
your exhibit topic.
One premium will be awarded per exhibit.
Limit of two exhibits per club.
Set up display in barn after checking with
Superintendent.
Display must remain for entire duration of the
4-H Dog Show.
Exhibitor must be prepared to explain the exhibit
to the Superintendent and public at large.
18. Youths are encouraged to make an informative
poster promoting the 4-H Dog Project.
Posters will be displayed
throughout the day in a barn location to be
determined by the show superintendent.
Be prepared to explain your poster to your show
superintendent.
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FAMILY DOG CRITERIA |
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A) Dog's
Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 30 |
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C) Member's
Knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 |
| Sit/Stay . . . .
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Health . . . . .
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| Come. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 |
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Feeding . . . . .
. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 10 |
| Walk on leash. .
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General Knowledge
. . . . . . . . . . 10 |
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B) Dog's
Cleanliness & Condition. . . . . . . . .
. . . . 30 |
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D) Member's
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 |
| Cleanliness coat,
ears, teeth . . . 10 |
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| Toe nails
clipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 |
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| Physical
condition of dog. . . . . . .10 |
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TOTAL
A-B-C-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 |
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| SCORING |
A |
B |
C |
| Fitting &
Show |
100 to 90 |
89 to 80 |
79 - Below |
| Family Dog and
Quiz |
100 to 90 |
89 to 80 |
79 - Below |
| Obedience Classes |
200 to 170 |
169 to 150 |
149 - Below |
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Premiums |
Grade A |
Grade B |
Grade C |
| Classes 1-4 |
$18.00 |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
| Classes 5-8, & 14 |
$10.00 |
$ 8.00 |
$ 6.00 |
| Classes 9-13 & 15 |
$12.00 |
$10.00 |
$ 8.00 |
| Class 16 |
Ribbons Only |
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4-H Working Steer
For Info Contact:
Show Date: Sunday September 14, 2008, Pulling Ring, @ 9:30am
1. Open to all 4-H Working Steer Members from New
Hampshire and Maine, who are age 8 to 18.
4-Her’s must follow the General 4-H Animal Rules found
elsewhere in this book.
2. Exhibitors and their animals must arrive by
8:00am and remain until 5:00pm.
3. Teamsters must weigh their teams in at the
scales between 7:30am and 9:30am.
4. If it is necessary for you to arrive Sat.
Night before the show, please group together and leave room for
those arriving Sunday Morning.
5. The Superintendent reserves the right to
rearrange the order of classes 4-11 as needed.
6. Youth are
encouraged to create and exhibit a comprehensive Educational
Working Display in the 4-H Exhibit Building that conveys a
message, informs and educates.
Must be a 3-D exhibit that goes beyond an educational
poster; can include posters, samples, equipment, themes and sub
themes of your exhibit topic.
One premium will be awarded per exhibit.
Premiums will be awarded per the 4-H Exhibit Handbook
guidelines.
7. Youth are
encouraged to make an informative poster promoting their 4-H
Working Steer Project.
Posters will be displayed in the Poultry Barn during the
duration of the fair.
Contact paper is suggested to help protect the poster.
One poster per
exhibitor. Premiums will be awarded.
Fitting and Showmanship–
Condition and appearance of team,
equipment, and teamster considered, as well as 4-Her’s
knowledge of project.
Classes:
1. Junior Teamsters– Members 8-10
2. Intermediate Teamsters– Members 11-13
3. Senior Teamsters– Members 14-18
Obstacle Course: Two Wheeled Cart-
Each teamsters must hitch their team to a two-wheeled cart and
navigate an obstacle course demonstrating the ability of the
teams to work together and the teamsters’ ability to drive their
teams. The specific
course and time allotment to complete the course are at the
discretion of the judge.
Classes:
4. Junior Teamster
5. Intermediate Teamster
6. Senior Teamster
Stone Boat Performance–
Teams must pull a dead weight equal to
approximately 70% fir Sr.’s & Int./ 50% Jr’s the weight of the
team and navigate an obstacle course demonstrating the ability
of the teams to work together and the teamsters’ ability to
drive their teams.
The specific course and time allotment to complete the course
are at the discretion of the judge.
7. Junior Teamster
8. Intermediate Teamster
9. Senior Teamster
Best Matched Pair–
Markings, condition and conformation of pair
considered. These
classes may also be divided by the weight of the cattle,
depending upon the number of entrants.
10. Red Cattle
11. All Other
Teamster Award–
Trophies will be awarded to Champion Senior,
Junior and Intermediate Teamsters based on the highest total
points from classes 1-9 Accrued points will be based on:
1st place, blue ribbon-13 points, 2nd place blue ribbon– 12
points, 3rd place blue ribbon-11 points;
All other, blue ribbons– 10 points. All red ribbons– 8 points.
All white ribbons– 6 points.
Premiums Grade A Grade B
Grade C
Class 1,2,3 $18.00
$15.00 $10.00
Class 4-11 $30.00
$20.00 $10.00
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4-H Poultry
Show Date: Sunday September 14, 2008 ~ Poultry Barn, 9:00am
1. Open to all
enrolled 4-H members in New Hampshire and Maine.
Limit of 40 birds per exhibitor.
2. All birds must
be in place by 3:00 PM Friday, September 14th.
3. The poultry show
is open to any breed in the American Standard of Perfection.
4. All poultry over
5 months of age must have been tested within one year for
and found negative to Pullorum and Avian Influenza and
identified by official leg band.
All poultry under 5 months must be progeny of
Pullorum and Avian
Influenza - clean stock and free of all infectious
and contagious disease and exposure thereto.
A photo copy of a blood test is required with entry
for all poultry to be entered.
All birds are subject to health inspection.
The Superintendent reserves the right to refuse any
birds. If any
signs of contagious or infectious disease are present OR
suspected, all birds owned by the exhibitor will be denied
the privilege of showing and MUST BE REMOVED.
5. All waterfowl
are exempted from the Pullorum-typhoid
rating.
6. The
Superintendent has the right to limit the size of entries in
case of overcrowding.
7. Exhibitors will
be limited on the number of birds shown in any popular
breed. As
determined by the number of cages available, the
Superintendent will determine the number of birds each
exhibitor may show in said popular breeds by mathematically
using the number of sages available and the number of
exhibitors showing that breed.
Only birds entered in the show will be penned.
8. See also General
Rules and Regulations: Rules and Regulations Governing All
Livestock Entries; and the New Hampshire Health Regulations.
9. All poultry
exhibits may be removed by owners after 4:00 PM on Sunday,
September 21st.
CLASSES:
1. Youth are
encouraged to create and exhibit a comprehensive Educational
Poultry Display in the 4-H Exhibit Building that conveys a
message, informs and educates.
Must be a 3-D exhibit that goes beyond an educational
poster; can include posters, samples, equipment, themes and
sub themes of your exhibit topic.
One premium will be awarded per exhibit.
Premiums will be awarded per the 4-H Exhibit Handbook
guidelines.
2. Youth are
encouraged to make an informative poster promoting their 4-H
Poultry Project.
Posters will be displayed in the Poultry Barn during the
duration of the fair.
Contact paper is suggested to help protect the
poster. One
poster per
exhibitor. Premiums will be awarded.
Premiums for Posters in Poultry Barn:
Grade A - $3.50
Grade B - $2.50
Grade C - $1.50
3. Costume Class-A costume class will be offered; entrants can dress up to if
they’d like.
Entrants are also required to submit a narration to be read
while they and their bird are presented to the judges.
3:00pm Poultry Barn
4. Herdsmanship- All youth that participate in the care and cleaning of the
birds in the poultry barn will be eligible for the
Herdsmanship Award.
Those youth are expected to assist in the feeding,
watering and care of all of the birds in the Poultry Barn
during the fair.
There will be a sign-up sheet in the barn so that
exhibitors can sign up for times they can be there to help.
The Superintendent will judge each participant on
their dedication to the upkeep of the Poultry Barn as well
as their politeness and informative attitude toward the
public.
Premiums for Herdsmanship:
Grade A - $20
Grade B - $15
Grade C - $10
5. Fitting and Showmanship- All 4-H Youth are strongly encouraged to
participate in a Fitting and Showmanship class.
Pre-Novice, Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior
Divisions will be available.
This class will take place on Sunday, September 15th at 1:00 PM. at the Poultry Barn.
White shirts and solid colored pants required, no
jeans. Premiums
will be awarded for this class.
Trophies will be awarded to the top showman in each
division.
Premiums for Fitting and Showmanship:
Grade A -
$18
Grade B - $15
Grade C - $10
6. Poultry Meat Pen: Is two birds-broilers, which look and weigh similar to
each other. They should be as close to carbon copies of its
pen mate as the exhibitor can achieve.
They are judged on confirmation (30pts), uniformity
(20pts), fleshing (20pts), finish (10pts) and absence of
defects (20 pts), for a total of 100 points possible.
In addition, written records of the care and feed of
your broiler project are required and will be reviewed by
the poultry judge and or 4-H Poultry Supt.
Check in day and time for your broiler project is
Friday, September 12th at 4:00pm.
At this time the exhibitor will bring their meat pen
to the official scale for weigh in, and then place their
birds in the assigned cages.
Meat pens must be owned by the exhibitor for not less
than 30 days prior to the show.
All birds must weigh between 3-5 pounds each at time
of weigh-in.
Recommended age is 6-8 weeks to achieve this required
weight. All
birds under or over the required weight will be
disqualified.
Exhibitors may enter up to two meat pens each.
Entries may be limited by the Poultry Supt. as space
dictates. Additional information on poultry meat pens may be
obtained from the Strafford County CE 4-H office at
603-749-4445.
Premiums for Meat Pen:
Grade A $20. Grade B $15.
Grade C $10.
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Section 1 ~ Chickens
Class No. & Description
1. Standard Cock
2. Standard Hen
3. Standard
Cockerel
4. Standard Pullet
5. Champion
Standard
6. Bantam Cock
7. Bantam Hen
8. Bantam Cockerel
9. Bantam Pullet
10. Champion Bantam
11. Champion Chicken
Section 2 ~ Geese
1. Old Gander: over
6 months
2. Old Goose: over
6 months
3. Young Gander:
under 6 months
4. Young Goose:
under 6 months
5.
Best Heavy
Goose/ Gander
6. Best Medium
Goose/Gander
7. Best Light Goose/Gander
8. Champion Goose/
Gander
Section 3 ~
Ducks
1. Standard Old
Drake: over 6 months
2. Standard Old
Duck: over 6 months
3. Standard Young
Drake: under 6 months
4. Standard Young Duck: under 6 months
5. Standard Best
Large Duck/Drake
6. Standard Best
Medium Duck/Drake
7. Standard Best
Light Duck/Drake
8. Champion
Standard Duck/Drake
9. Bantam Old
Drake: over 6 months
10. Bantam Old Duck:
over 6 months
11. Bantam Young
Drake: under 6 months
12. Bantam Young Duck: under 6 months
13. Bantam Best Duck/ Drake
14. Champion Bantam Duck/Drake
15. Champion Duck/Drake
Section 4 ~ Turkeys and Other Fowl
1. Old Male: over six months
2. Old Female:over six months
3. Young Male: under six months
4. Young Female: under six months
5. Champion Fowl
Premiums
Grade A ~
$4.00
Grade B ~
$2.00
Grade C ~
$1.00
Best Bird in Show ~
$10.00
Rosettes will be awarded for all
Champion Classes
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4-H Swine Show
Chuck
Dutton, Supt. (603-828-7946)
Show
Date: Saturday September 20 2008~
Swine
Show Ring, 11:00am
1. Open to all enrolled 4-H Swine project members
from New Hampshire and Maine who are age 8 to 18.
4-Her’s must follow the General 4-H Animal Rules found
elsewhere in this book.
2. All swine projects exhibited must have proper
identification either in the form of tattoo or ear notching and so
noted on approval sheet.
Show canes, no paddles, and or stick not more than 1” in diameter
and approximately for feet long will be used.
The showman’s body must not come in contact with animal while
showing hog.
3. No exhibitor will strike another animal while
in the show ring.
4. All animals must be shown as individuals in
the ring except sow and
litter. Superintendent
reserves the right to excuse unruly pigs from the ring.
(Animals still eligible for prize)
5. Comprehensive Educational Display that conveys
a message which informs and educates.
Must be a 3-D exhibit that goes beyond an educational poster:
can include posters, samples, equipment, themes and sub themes of
your exhibit topic. One
premium will be awarded per exhibit.
Limit of two exhibits per club.
Set up display in barn after checking with Superintendent.
Display must remain for entire duration of the 4-H Swine
Show. Exhibitor must be
prepared to explain the exhibit to the Superintendent and public at
large.
6. Youths are encouraged to make an informative
poster promoting the 4-H Swine Project.
Posters will be displayed throughout the day in a barn
location to be determined by the show superintendent.
Be prepared to explain your poster to your show
superintendent.
Fitting and Showmanship
~ Gilt or barrow must be less than 8 months.
No Boars will be allowed.
Classes:
1. Novice:
Members 8-13, January 1 of current year showing for the first year.
2. Juniors:
Members 8-13, January 1 of current year.
3. Seniors:
Members 14-18, January 1 of current year.
4. Market
Hog: Gilt or Barrow, approximately 150-220.
5. Feeder
Pigs:
A.
Gilt or Barrow 40-90 lbs
B.
Gilt or Barrow 90-150 lbs
6. Purebred or Crossbred sow 9 months or over.
A.
3-6 months of age
B.
6-9 months of age
7. Purebred or Crossbred sow 9 months or over.
8. Purebred boar 7 months of age or under.
9. Sow and litter (Purebred or Crossbred) judged
in pens.
10. Herdsmanship:
Exhibitors will be judged during the Fair on cleanliness of
pen and pen area, cleanliness and appearance of swine, contribution
to appearance of general area, care of own animals, politeness and
informative attitude toward public.
To be eligible, exhibitors must arrive by 8:00pm Friday and
stay until 5:00pm Sunday.
Premiums Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
Class 1,2,3
$18.00
$15.00 $10.00
Class 4-9
$10.00
$8.00
$6.00
Class 10
$20.00
$15.00 $10.00
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4-H BEEF SHOW
Supt. Chuck Dutton
Sat. Sept. 21st 5:00 pm @ Showring
Following Completion of 4-H
Dog Show
RULES
&
HEALTH REGULATIONS
1. Open to 4-H members from New Hampshire and
Maine who are 8 to 18 years of age.
2. All dairy and beef cattle must be vaccinated
for rabies/veterinarian will inspect animals before unloading.
3. Exhibitors should be familiar with the general
rules of Strafford County 4-H program
4. Entry forms must be received on or before
August 22, 2008 or they will be returned.
5. All cattle must be registered. No pending
registrations accepted except junior calves.
6. Registration papers and necessary health
charts will be checked. No photo copies accepted.
7. All tattoos must be legible and ears must be
clean or entry will be disqualified
8. No animal may be shown out of its age class.
(Dairy Show) Senior yearlings in milk must be shown as Junior 2
yr. olds.
9. Milking senior yearlings are ineligible for
Junior Champion.
10. All livestock on the grounds shall be
quartered in stalls or pens at the discretion of the
Superintendent.
11. All animals must be on the Fair Grounds by
8:00 AM Saturday 21, 2008 unless participating in Herdsmanship.
See Herdsmanship Award guidelines.
12. Animals registered in the name of one or more
members of the same family, and entered from the same farm, may
be shown in the Breeders Herd. Not more than ONE entry per
exhibitor or farm.
13. Exhibitors may combine entries for Get-of-Sire
or Produce-of-Dam classes. However, each exhibitor will be
LIMITED to (1) Get per Sire & (1)Produce of Dam (Dairy
Classes)
14. All animals must be clipped.
15. Not more than two entries per exhibitor per
class.
16. Any animal shown in a group class must be
first entered and shown in its respective single class.
17. Each exhibitor must bring to the ring
registration papers on all animals to be shown in the
Get-of-Sire and
Produce-of-Dam classes for identification purposes.
18. All decisions of the judge (s) will be final.
19. Senior bulls must have nose ring and must be
shown with a strap attached to nose ring.
Age Requirements for the following BEEF animals:
1. Senior Bull Calves calved between
Sept.1, and Dec.31, 2007
2. Junior Bull Calves calved on or after
Jan.1, 2008 must be 2 months old
3. Champion Bull winner from classes 1and 2
4. Junior Heifer Calf calved on or after
Jan 1, 2008, must be 2 months old
5. Senior Heifer Calf calved between Aug.
31, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007
6. Summer Yearling Heifer calved May 1,
2007 to august 31, 2007
7. Junior Yearling Heifer calved between
Jan.1, 2007 and Apr.30, 2007
8. Senior Yearling Heifer calved between
Sept 1, 2006 and December 31, 2006
9. Junior Champion Female class winners
from 4,5,6,7, and 8
10. Two Year Old Heifer calved between Sept
1, 2006 to August 31, 2007
11.Three Year Old or Older Cow calved after
September 1, 2005
12. Senior Champion class winner from
classes 10 and 11
13. Grand Champion Female class winners
from 9 and 12
14. Best Four Head bred and owned by
exhibitor
15. Pair of Calves bred and owned by
exhibitor
16. Produce-of-Dam 2 animals produced from
one cow, bred and owned by exhibitor
17. Market Steer born on or after Jan 1,
2006 (ALL BREEDS)
18. Beef Herdsman Award - Judged on the
neatest, cleanest & most attractive exhibit, presentation of
animals in the ring,cooperation of exhibitor and any other item
that will contribute to the quality and educational value of the
exhibit. To be eligible you must arrive Friday Sept. 20th by
8:00 pm & remain on the grounds with your animals until judging
is completed Saturday evening Sept. 21st.
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4-H Dairy Show
Matt Scruton, Supt. (603-332-0652)
Show Date: Sunday
September 21 2008 ~ 8:00am-12 noon.
1. There will be a tie rail north of the show
ring that all cows are to tie up to.
Do not use the show ring for this purpose.
2. This
show is open to enrolled 4-H Dairy members from New Hampshire
and Maine who are
age 8 to 18.
3. All
Exhibitors must follow the 4-H General Animal Show Rules located
elsewhere in this book.
4. Each
Exhibitor is limited to one entry in each class for each breed.
5. In
Fitting and Showmanship classes a calf or yearling must be used
unless a cow is the only animal the exhibitor has at the show.
6. All
animals must arrive by 7:00am on Sunday September 21 2008.
Classes
1. Novice
Fitting and Showmanship– Members age 8 to 13 in their first year
of showing.
2. Junior
Fitting and Showmanship– Members 8 to 11.
3. Intermediate
Fitting and Showmanship– Members age 12 and 13.
4. Senior
Fitting and Showmanship– Members age 14-18
Note: Trophies awarded to the
top exhibitor in classes 1-4
5. Spring
Heifer Calf– March 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008
6. Winter
Heifer Calf– December 1 2007 to February 28, 2008
7. Fall
Heifer Calf– September 1 2006 to November 30, 2007.
8. Summer
Yearling Heifer– June 1, 2006 to August 30, 2007
9. Spring
Yearling Heifer– March 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007
10. Winter
Yearling Heifer– December 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007
11. Fall
Yearling Heifer– September 1, 2006 to November 30, 2006 ( not in
milk)
12. Yearling
that have calved will show in class 13
13. Junior
Champion– Winners of Class 5 thru 11 Rosette Awarded, no
premium.
14. Two
Year Old Cow– September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2006
15. Three
Year Old Cow– September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2004
16. Four
Year Old Cow or Older– Born on or before August 31, 2004.
17. Dry Cow– any cow that has calved, but is not
in milk and not shown in any of the above classes.
18. Senior Champion Cow– winners of classes 13,14,
and 15. Rosette, no
premium.
19. Grand Champion– winners of 12 and 16.
Rosette, no premium.
20. Produce of Dam– Two females, any age,
the produce of one cow, one owner.
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