4H - ANIMAL SHOWS

4-H Dog Show

 Supt. (      )

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. 

 
FAMILY DOG CRITERIA
A) Dog's Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30   C) Member's Knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Sit/Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10   Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Come. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10   Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 10
Walk on leash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10   General Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . 10
B) Dog's Cleanliness & Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30   D) Member's Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleanliness coat, ears, teeth . . . 10    
Toe nails clipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10    
Physical condition of dog. . . . . . .10   TOTAL A-B-C-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
     
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
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

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

 

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.

 
 

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
 

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

 

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.

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.

21. Dam and Daughter– A cow and one daughter, any age, one owner. (A daughter, dam and grandma do not comprised 2 dam/daughter groups)

22. Herd– Three females, any age, of same breed owned by exhibitor.  One entry per exhibitor.

23. 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 Dairy Show.  Exhibitor must be prepared to explain the exhibit to the Superintendent and public at large.

24. Youths are encouraged to make an informative poster promoting the 4-H Dairy 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. 

 

 

Premiums

                                          Grade A                            Grade B                          Grade C

Class 1,2,3,4                    $18.00                               $15.00                               $10.00

Class 5-22                        $15.00                               $10.00                               $8.00

Class 23                           $8.00                                 $5.00                                 $3.00

Class 24                           $3.50                                 $2.50                                 $1.50

 

 

4-H Goat Show

Jennifer Mitchell,  Supt.

Show Date: Sunday Sept 14, 2008 @ 9:30am @ Show Ring

1. Open to all 4-H Dairy Goat members from NH and Maine who are ages 8-18.  4-Her’s should be familiar with the General 4-H Animal Rules found elsewhere in this book.

2. Show staff will conduct health checks on all animals before they are unloaded. 

3. Animals must be on grounds by 8:00am.  Approval forms and papers will be checked at 8:30am.  Animals must remain on the grounds until 5:00 pm.

4. Registered and recorded grades are eligible for show.  Youth who do not own any other dairy goat animal will be           permitted to show a non-recorded grade animal with I.D. (tattoo) and is on an approved approval form.

5. No horned animals will be allowed.

6. 4-Her’s wishing to show in breed classes MUST show in their showmanship and fitting  classes.

7. There will be a costume contest for a Rosette, no premium.

8. Show Superintendent reserves the right to limit the number of entries per class.

9. As time allows Saturday evening,  4-Her’s will be invited to participate in a agricultural scavenger hunt. This event will take place in the agricultural area of the fair grounds and 4-Her’s must provide their own adult chaperone.

10.  A Showmanship clinic will be presented on Saturday September 14th , in the evening following the pig scramble in the showring to help prepare for Sundays Show.

 

 

FITTING                       

Novice:Members in their first year.

Junior                8-10 year olds

Intermediate     11-13 year olds

Seniors               14-18 year olds  

SHOWMANSHIP

 

Novice: Members in their first year.

Junior                8-10 year olds

Intermediate     11-13 year olds

Seniors               14-18 year olds

 

Produce of Dam– 2 Does from same mother, both owned by same exhibitor.

Best 3-3 Does of same breed owned by same exhibitor.

Get-of-Sire-3 Does from same sire (sire must be named) owned by same exhibitor.

Dam and Daughter– Both owned by same exhibitor.

Herd– 3 Does, any age, same breed, owned by 1 exhibitor.

Best udder– One entry per exhibitor.

Herdsmanship– To be judged according to the ADGA Herdsmanship scorecard. To be eligible for Herdsmanship you must arrive Friday September 12th , by 8:00 p.m. and remain on the grounds with your animals until 5;00 p.m. Sunday evening,  September 14th , 2008. .

Poster Contest– Youth are encouraged to make an informative poster promoting their 4-H Dairy Goat 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.

Educational -Youth are encouraged to create and exhibit a comprehensive Educational 4-H Dairy Goat Show 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.

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.

 

4-H Sheep Show

Katie Mason Supt.  (603)-387-4362

Show Date: Sunday 21, 2008 @1:00pm ~ Show Ring

1. This show is open to enrolled 4-H sheep 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. Show staff will conduct health checks on all animals they are unloaded.  Inspections for animals arriving on show day will begin at 7:00am. 

3. All animals must be on the fairgrounds by 10:00am September 21 and shall remain until 5:00pm or close of show.        Exhibitors participating in the Shepherds Class please refer to Class 15.

4. Grade animals are not eligible for ram classes.  Grade males will be shown the market lamb class.  Youth not having    purebred animals may show their grade ewes as “Commercial Ewes”.

5. Market lambs must have a permanent identification.  This number must be indicated on the approval form.  Market lambs are not eligible for breed classes.

6. Only one entry per class per breed will be shown.  Do not bring more than one animal per class per breed.  Limited to two breeds per exhibitor.

7. All sheep must be clean and prepared properly for the breed or function.

8. An animals used in lead-line or showmanship must be shown in one of the other classes.

9. Halters are to be worn for showmanship classes but are optional for type classes.

10. In all bred and owned classes papers must be shown in the ring.  Entries in group classes must have been shown in        individual classes.

Classes: Trophies awarded to the top exhibitor in each classes 1-4

1. Novice Fitting & Showmanship: Members age 8-13 in their first year showing.

2. Junior Fitting & Showmanship: Members age 8-11

3. Intermediate Fitting & Showmanship: Members age 12&13

4. Senior Fitting & Showmanship: Members age 14-18

5. Junior Ram Lamb– Born on or after January 1 2008 and before June 1 2008.  Must be registered.

6. Senior Ram Lamb– Born on or after September 1 2007 and before January 1 2007.  Must be registered.

7. Yearling Ram– Born on or after September 1, 2006 and on or before August 31, 2007.  Must be registered.

8. Champion Ram-

9. Junior Ewe Lamb– Born on or after January 1, 2008 and before June 1 2008

10. Senior Ewe Lamb– Born on after September 1 2007and before January 1 2008

11. Yearling Ewe– Born on or after September 1 2006 and before August 31 2007.

12. Champion Ewe.

 

13. Exhibitors Flock- One Ram, One Yearling ewe, and one ewe lamb owned by the exhibitor.

14. Breeder’s Flock– Either yearling ram or ram lamb , one yearling ewe, and one ewe lamb.  Bred and owned by exhibitor.

15. Pair of Lambs– One Ram and one ewe bred and owned by exhibitor.

16. Pair of Ewes- One lamb and one yearling, bred and owned by exhibitor.

17. Get of Sire– Three animals bred and owned by exhibitor.

18. Overall Ram Champion-

19. Market Lamb– May be grouped by weight.

20. Leadline-  May be split by skill level as in fitting and showmanship. Each contestant must furnish a legible commentary to the Show Superintendent by the August 22nd entry deadline. 4-H Members must show their owned or leased animal.  Sheep must be clean and correctly fitted for the breed.  All work in fitting and training must be done by the exhibitor.  Sheep are shown in halters.  No coloring or covering of sheep.  Entrant and sheep should complement one another.  4-Her must wear a garment at least 70% wool and fabric should be appropriate for garment.  Garment may be made by the 4-Her, purchased, or made by another person.  Exhibitors will be judged using the standard NH 4-H Sheep Leadline Scorecard.  Copies are available upon request from the Strafford County Extension Office.  Leadline participants and sheep promote  4-H Sheep Clubs and the sheep industry.

21. Shepherds Class– Exhibitors will be judged during the Fair on cleanliness of pen and pen area, cleanliness and appearance of sheep, contribution to appearance of general area, care of own animals, politeness and informative attitude toward    public.  Must arrive by 5:00pm Friday and stay until close of show.

22. Costume Class– Divided into different classes depending upon number of participants.  Award– Rosettes, no premium.

23. Comprehensive Educational Display –(Requirements stated on page 53 (4-H Poultry)

24. Youths are encouraged to make an informative poster promoting the 4-H Sheep Project.

 (Requirements stated on page 53 (4-H Poultry)

 

Premiums Grade A Grade B Grade C

Class 1,2,3,4,17 $18.00 $15.00 $10.00

Class 5,6,7 $12.00 $10.00 $8.00

Class 8-16 $10.00 $8.00 $6.00

Class 18 $20.00 $15.00 $10.00

Class 19 Rosettes only, no premium

 

4-H Pocket Pet Show

Saturday, September 20th @ 4-H Building               

  Entry Deadline is AUGUST 22nd!

 

1. Animals must arrive at the 4-H Building by 8AM and must be removed between 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

2. Animals must be clean,  bright and alert.

3. Animals must arrive in their own cage or aquarium. Please no oversized cages. Limit size of aquaria to 20 gallons.

4. Judging will take place from 9:00 am to noon and the exhibitor must be present during judging. Entries will be judged on cleanliness and health of animal as well as the cleanliness of the cage. The Animals will not be removed from cages      during judging. The judges will also be judging the 4-H youth’s knowledge of the animal and it’s care.

5. Trophies will be awarded to the best novice and advanced exhibitor. Rosettes will be awarded to the top entry in each  division. ( Divisions may be combined, depending on the number of entries).

6. Participating 4-H youth do not have to stay with their animals after the judging. A 4-H volunteer will monitor the animals. Visitors to the 4-H building will be encouraged to vote for their favorite Pocket Pet and this will be announced at the Awards Ceremony.    Awards Ceremony will take place at 3:00 pm at the 4-H building.

7. Superintendent has the right to limit the number of entries depending on space availability.