2023 Cloverdale Citrus Fair – February 17-20

————– Junior Rabbit Show————

A.R.B.A. SANCTIONED DOUBLE – ONE DAY – CARRY IN SHOW

                         ENTRY DEADLINE – Friday, February 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm

ENTRY FEE – $7.00 for both shows; $4.00 fur for both shows;  $3.00 Showmanship

SHOW DATE & JUDGING TIME – Sunday, February 19 – 8:30 am

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT – Stefani Wright

RELEASE OF RABBITS – Sunday evening

 

Mandatory Quality Assurance and Ethics Training. All junior livestock (large and small animal) exhibitors will be required to participate in a Quality Assurance and Ethics Training. Currently, the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) online program has been approved by F&E to fulfill this requirement. Visit www.yqca.org and click Sign In/Register at the top of the page. Training must be complete prior to exhibitor arriving at the Fair. Exhibitor will NOT be allowed to show if training is not complete.

 

This is an official A.R.B.A. youth sanctioned show and will be governed by the latest rules of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Eric Stewart, PO Box 426, Bloomington, IL 61701. email: ARBApost@aol.com  A.R.B.A. membership dues are as follows; Adult $20 per year (3 years at $50), Youth $12 per year (3 years at $30), Combination Husband/Wife $30 per year (3 years at $75), Single Adult Family $20 plus $5 per youth per year (3 years at $50 plus $10 per youth), Husband/Wife Family $30 plus $5 per youth per year (3 years at $75 plus $10 per youth).

 

Rules, definitions and judging procedures as prescribed in the latest edition of the exhibitor guidebook and standard of the American Rabbit Breeders’ Association, Inc. shall apply to all District and County fair rabbit shows, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture.

NOTE:  This is a Fair show. Entry to the Fair is included in exhibitors’ entry fee. All others must pay; General Admission (ages 13 & up) $11.00; Seniors (62+) $6.00; Juniors (6-12yrs) $5.00; 5 & under-Free

 

Please consider sponsoring an award or sanction which covers both shows.  Rosettes – $6, Medals – $12 If your breed is not sanctioned and you wish to sanction it, please contact the fair with breed and variety by January 15, 2023.  Deadline for all potential sponsors is January 15, 2023.  See entry form or call the Cloverdale Citrus Fair office for details.  (707) 894-3992.

 

SHOW ENTRY INFORMATION

  1. This is a one (1) day; double (2) carry in cage shows. All carrying cages must have waterproof bottoms.  All best of breeds must stay for best of show.  If you can’t stay, please notify the show secretary.
  2. The entry fee is $7.00 per rabbit for both Meat pens, fur and wool classes are $4.00 each for both shows.  Showmanship is an additional $3.00.  Make checks payable to the Cloverdale Citrus Fair.  Payment for entries must accompany entry form for online entry.  (There will be a $20.00 service charge for returned checks.)  Entry fees are non-refundable.
  3. All fur and wool entries must be separate paid entries of $4.00 per rabbit for both shows and must be entered in the breeding class and judged. A rabbit disqualified or eliminated from regular classes may not compete in fur classes, except rabbits that are improperly entered by the show secretary.
  4. No phone entries or day of show entries will be accepted. Ear changes may be made until 5:00 pm Monday, February 13 by e-mailing Griffin Harrah at ghh02.secty@gmail.com. Changes will only be allowed in the same breed, class, sex and variety.  STATE RULE:  Substitutions can only be made within a section.  Substitutions must be made when the exhibit arrives at the fairgrounds.  A minimum $5 penalty must be paid prior to judging for each substitution made by the exhibitor in excess of two in the section.
  5. Check in with the show secretary upon arrival. Check in sheets will be emailed after close of entries.  It is the exhibitors responsibility to confirm accuracy of entries prior to the start of judging.  The only changes that can be made are to correct show secretary errors and ear changes per state rule.  Absolutely no changes are allowed at the table.
  6. Entries can be made online at www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org, emailed to entries@cloverdalecitrusfair.org or mailed with entry fees to: Cloverdale Citrus Fair

                                                                 Attention – Stefani Wright

                                                                  1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA 95425

 

SHOW RULES

  1. Check in time is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Judging will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
  2. Check the exhibitor’s list and verify entries upon arrival.
  3. This show will be governed by the latest A.R.B.A. rules. Filing of an entry implies acceptance of these rules.
  4. All A.R.B.A. youth fair shows are only open to youth 5 years of age as of December 31, 2022 until they reach age 19.
  5. Grooming and handling of rabbits is to be done by the youth exhibitors. No adults are allowed to pet animals on the judging tables or behind the judging.
  6. All rabbits must have a permanent earmark that must correspond to the entry form. Please check your numbers.  Only secretary error will constitute an ear change.  The show secretary is the only one authorized to make ear changes.  All changes must be made prior to the start of judging.
  7. Any officer or show superintendent will remove animals showing signs of ill health from the show room. Any animal that bites or is unmanageable will be disqualified.
  8. There will be no carriers; you will be responsible for getting your rabbit on and off the table. The show superintendent will not be responsible for any no shows!  Classes will not be re-judged for late rabbits.  No numbered cooping area.
  9. Exhibitors must own rabbit(s) for 30 days prior to the opening day of the Cloverdale Citrus Fair.
  10. All animals are entered at the owner’s risk. The Cloverdale Citrus Fair, show superintendent and/or judges are not to be held responsible for injury to, or death of animals.  Every precaution will be taken for their safety.
  11. The show superintendent and/or the Cloverdale Citrus Fair reserve the right to reject any entry. It shall decide any questions that may come up which are not covered by these specific rules.  All parties shall agree to abide by such decisions.
  12. All comment cards, trophies and specials must be picked up at the show. Legs will be emailed.
  13. The Cloverdale Citrus Fair will guarantee only those specials contributed by them and are not responsible for those donated by individuals.
  14. As a courtesy to the judges and show table personnel, please clip your rabbit’s toenails.
  15. No smoking on the fairgrounds property due to State Fire regulations.
  16. Educational poster contest see page 51 for details.
  17. Exhibitors attempting to, or actually interfering with, annoying, molesting, influencing the judge or judges, or acting in a manner unbecoming exhibitors, shall have all their stock eliminated and shall be rejected and barred from the show (official A.R.B.A. show rule section 47).
  18. No tattooing, breeding or nursing Does will be allowed in the showroom.
  19. No other animals will be allowed on premises except official guide dogs.
  20. No lawn chairs, play pens or tables are allowed inside the building: Only grooming tables.
  21. Space will be limited inside the building. Pop-ups with weights for outside are strongly encouraged. The weather can be variable in February. Please come prepared for rain, fog, wind, etc.

SHOWMANSHIP

  1. Rabbits used in Showmanship must be entered in show. Exhibitors must show their own animal in Showmanship.
  2. Showmanship classes will be determined by age as of December 31, 2022, including novice, (all first year rabbit project members. Age as of December 31, 2022).
  3. Showmanship entries must be made at the same time as the rabbit entries; Fee will be $3.00. State your age on the entry form when entering showmanship and indicate novice if this will be your first year showing a rabbit.
  4. All exhibitors are required to wear the official show uniform of the organization they represent (long sleeve shirt required). Independent Juniors and Grange must wear white ankle length pants and long sleeve shirt.
  5. Showmanship exhibitors must check in by 9:00 a.m. SR and FFA exhibitors by 8:30 am.  SR and FFA exhibitors will start showing at 8:30 am.  All others at 9:00am.  Late exhibitors will not be accepted.
  6. 6. Any contestant winning 1st or 2nd in their showmanship class may be eligible for Round Robin. The 1st and 2nd place winners of the Junior and Intermediate classes will compete in a run-off to determine the representative for Junior Round Robin. Senior 4-H and FFA 1st and 2nd place winners will be eligible for those Round Robin classes.  NOTIFY the Livestock Superintendent if he/she is unable to compete. Exhibitor is asked to supply animals for the class. Round Robin to take place Monday, February 20, 1:00 pm.

 DIVISION 400 – HEAVY WEIGHTS ———————————————————————-AGE CLASSIFICATIONS

  1. Senior Buck – Over eight (8) months or age for heavyweight breeds, or having attained minimum senior weight limit of breed.
  2. Intermediate Buck – Between six (6) and eight (8) months of age or having attained maximum junior weight limit of breed. Heavy weight breeds only.
  3. Junior Buck – Under six (6) months of age or not over maximum junior weight limit for the breed.
  4. Senior Doe – Over eight (8) months of age for heavyweight breeds or having attained minimum senior weight limit of breed.
  5. Intermediate Doe – Between six (6) and eight (8) months of age or having attained maximum junior weight limit of breed. Heavy weight breeds only.
  6. Junior Doe – Under six (6) months or age or not over maximum junior weight limit of the breed.

DIVISION 401 – LIGHT WEIGHTS ———————————————————————–AGE CLASSIFICATIONS

  1. Senior Buck – Over six (6) months of age for lightweight breeds, or having attained minimum senior weight limit of breed.
  2. Junior Buck – Under six (6) months of age or not over maximum junior weight limit for the breed.
  3. Senior Doe – Over six (6) months of age for lightweight breed or having attained minimum senior weight limit of breed.
  4. Junior Doe – Under six (6) months or age or not over maximum junior weight limit of the breed.

Any breeds accepted by ARBA will be added. Please list on entry form.

DIVISION 402 – FUR —————————————————————————————

CLASS

1.    Normal white

2.    Normal colors

 3.       Rex

4.       Satin

 5.       Wool

 

 

DIVISION 403 – MEAT PEN——————————————————————————-

CLASS

Refer to ARBA rules for Meat Pen definition

  1. Meat Pen

DIVISION 404 – SHOWMANSHIP ————————————————————————

Please: Indicate on your entry form if you are an Independent, 4-H, Grange or FFA Exhibitor

Class 1      Novice (1st year in project, 9 years and older)

Class 2      *Pee Wee (8 years of age and younger)*

Class 3      Junior (9 thru 11 years)

Class 4      Intermediate (12 thru 13 years)

Class 5      Senior (14 years and over)

Class 6      FFA

Class 7      FFA Novice

*Pee Wee is a learning experience for youth 5 to 8 years of age; Participants will not be placed.*

 

SANCTIONED BREEDS – PLEASE SEE THE END OF THE RABBIT SHOW DIVISIONS.

 

————— Open Rabbit Show————

A.R.B.A. SANCTIONED DOUBLE – ONE DAY – CARRY IN SHOW

 

                         ENTRY DEADLINE – Friday, February 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm

ENTRY FEE – $7.00 for both shows; $4.00 fur for both shows;  $3.00 Showmanship

Limited to first 10 entries per exhibitor.  Entries may be reopened after final numbers.

SHOW DATE & JUDGING TIME – Sunday, February 19 – 8:30 am

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT – Stefani Wright

RELEASE OF RABBITS – Sunday evening

 

This is an official A.R.B.A. sanctioned show and will be governed by the latest rules of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Eric Stewart, PO Box 426, Bloomington, IL 61701. email: ARBApost@aol.com  A.R.B.A. membership dues are as follows; Adult $20 per year (3 years at $50), Youth $12 per year (3 years at $30), Combination Husband/Wife $30 per year (3 years at $75), Single Adult Family $20 plus $5 per youth per year (3 years at $50 plus $10 per youth), Husband/Wife Family $30 plus $5 per youth per year (3 years at $75 plus $10 per youth).

 

Rules, definitions and judging procedures as prescribed in the latest edition of the exhibitor guidebook and standard of the American Rabbit Breeders’ Association, Inc. shall apply to all District and County fair rabbit shows, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture.

NOTE:  This is a Fair show. Entry to the Fair is included in exhibitors’ entry fee. All others must pay; General Admission (ages 13 & up) $11.00; Seniors (62+) $6.00; Juniors (6-12yrs) $5.00; 5 & under-Free

Please consider sponsoring an award or sanction which covers both shows.  Rosettes – $6, Medals – $12 If your breed is not sanctioned and you wish to sanction it, please contact the fair with breed and variety by January 15, 2023.  Deadline for all potential sponsors is January 15, 2023.  See entry form or call the Cloverdale Citrus Fair office for details.  (707) 894-3992.

 SHOW ENTRY INFORMATION

  1. This is a one (1) day; double (2) carry in cage show. All carrying cages must have waterproof bottoms.  All best of breeds must stay for best of show.  If you can’t stay, please notify the show secretary.
  2. The entry fee is $7.00 per rabbit for both Meat pens, fur and wool classes are $4.00 each for both shows.  Showmanship is an additional $3.00.  Make checks payable to the Cloverdale Citrus Fair.  Payment of entry fees must accompany entry form or online entry.  (There will be a $20.00 service charge for returned checks.)  Entry fees are non-refundable.
  3. All fur and wool entries must be separate paid entries of $4.00 per rabbit for both shows and must be entered in the breeding class and judged. A rabbit disqualified or eliminated from regular classes may not compete in fur classes, except rabbits that are improperly entered by the show secretary.
  4. No phone entries or day of show entries will be accepted. Ear changes may be made until 5:00 pm Monday, February 13 by e-mailing Griffin Harrah at ghh02.secty@gmail.com. Changes will only be allowed in the same breed, class, sex and variety.  STATE RULE:  Substitutions can only be made within a section.  Substitutions must be made when the exhibit arrives at the fairgrounds.  A minimum $5 penalty must be paid prior to judging for each substitution made by the exhibitor in excess of two in the section.
  5. Check in with the show secretary upon arrival. Check in sheets will be emailed after close of entries.  It is the exhibitors responsibility to confirm accuracy of entries prior to the start of judging.  The only changes that can be made are to correct show secretary errors and ear changes per state rule.  Absolutely no changes are allowed at the table.
  6. Entries can be made online at www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org, emailed to entries@cloverdalecitrusfair.org or mailed with entry fees to: Cloverdale Citrus Fair

                                                                 Attention – Stefani Wright

                                                                  1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA 95425

 

SHOW RULES

  1. Check in time is 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Judging will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
  2. Check the exhibitor’s list and verify entries upon arrival.
  3. This show will be governed by the latest A.R.B.A. rules. Filing of an entry implies acceptance of these rules.
  4. All rabbits must have a permanent earmark that must correspond to the entry form. Please check your numbers.  Only secretary error will constitute an ear change.  The show secretary is the only one authorized to make ear changes.  All changes must be made prior to the start of judging.
  5. Any officer or show superintendent will remove animals showing signs of ill health from the show room. Any animal that bites or is unmanageable will be disqualified.
  6. There will be no carriers; you will be responsible for getting your rabbit on and off the table. The show superintendent will not be responsible for any no shows!  Classes will not be re-judged for late rabbits.  No numbered cooping area.
  7. Exhibitors must own rabbit(s) for 30 days prior to the opening day of the Cloverdale Citrus Fair.
  8. All animals are entered at the owner’s risk. The Cloverdale Citrus Fair, show superintendent and/or judges are not to be held responsible for injury to, or death of animals.  Every precaution will be taken for their safety.
  9. The show superintendent and/or the Cloverdale Citrus Fair reserve the right to reject any entry. It shall decide any questions that may come up which are not covered by these specific rules.  All parties shall agree to abide by such decisions.
  10. All comment cards, trophies and specials must be picked up at the show. Legs will be emailed.
  11. The Cloverdale Citrus Fair will guarantee only those specials contributed by them and are not responsible for those donated by individuals.
  12. As a courtesy to the judges and show table personnel, please clip your rabbit’s toenails.
  13. No smoking on the fairgrounds property due to State Fire regulations.
  14. Educational poster contest see page 39 for details.
  15. Exhibitors attempting to, or actually interfering with, annoying, molesting, influencing the judge or judges, or acting in a manner unbecoming exhibitors, shall have all their stock eliminated and shall be rejected and barred from the show (official A.R.B.A. show rule section 47).
  16. No tattooing, breeding or nursing Does will be allowed in the showroom.
  17. No other animals will be allowed on premises except official guide dogs.
  18. No lawn chairs, play pens or tables are allowed inside the building: Only grooming tables.
  19. Space will be limited inside the building. Pop-ups with weights for outside are strongly encouraged. The weather can be variable in February. Please come prepared for rain, fog, wind, etc.

DIVISION 465 – HEAVY WEIGHTS ———————————————————————-

AGE CLASSIFICATIONS

  1. Senior Buck – Over eight (8) months or age for heavyweight breeds, or having attained minimum senior weight limit of breed.
  2. Intermediate Buck – Between six (6) and eight (8) months of age or having attained maximum junior weight limit of breed. Heavy weight breeds only.
  3. Junior Buck – Under six (6) months of age or not over maximum junior weight limit for the breed.
  4. Senior Doe – Over eight (8) months of age for heavyweight breeds or having attained minimum senior weight limit of breed.
  5. Intermediate Doe – Between six (6) and eight (8) months of age or having attained maximum junior weight limit of breed. Heavy weight breeds only.
  6. Junior Doe – Under six (6) months or age or not over maximum junior weight limit of the breed.

 

DIVISION 466 – LIGHT WEIGHTS ———————————————————————–

AGE CLASSIFICATIONS

  1. Senior Buck – Over six (6) months of age for lightweight breeds, or having attained minimum senior weight limit of breed.
  2. Junior Buck – Under six (6) months of age or not over maximum junior weight limit for the breed.
  3. Senior Doe – Over six (6) months of age for lightweight breed or having attained minimum senior weight limit of breed.
  4. Junior Doe – Under six (6) months or age or not over maximum junior weight limit of the breed.

Any breeds accepted by ARBA will be added. Please list on entry form.

 

DIVISION 467 – FUR —————————————————————————————

CLASS

1.       Normal white

2.       Normal colors

 3.       Rex

4.       Satin

 5.       Wool

 

 

DIVISION 468 – MEAT PEN——————————————————————————-

CLASS

Refer to ARBA rules for Meat Pen definition

  1. Meat Pen

SANCTIONED BREEDS

HOLLAND LOP RABBIT SPECIALTY CLUB                                                  hlrs.com

Cheri Bushee, PO Box 27, Spencerville, IN 46788 e-mail: cheri48@aol.com

Membership:  (1yr) Adult $15.00 H/W $19.00 Youth $12.00 Family $22.00 Canadian & Mexico service charge $5.00 per year. All other Foreign Service charge $10.00 per year. – Sanction Fee:  Open $15.00 – Youth $10.00 Send sanction requests and completed sweepstakes to:  Cheri Bushee, PO Box 27, Spencerville, IN 46788. E-mail: cheri48@aol.com

 

AMERICAN MINI LOP RABBIT CLUB                                                          amirc.net

Judy Todd, 1617 Douglas Lane, Lebanon, IN 46052-1402 765-482-3921 hjtodd0060@att.net

Membership: (1 yr new) Adult $15.00 – H/W $20.00 – Youth $12.00 – Family $25.00, (3 yr new) Adult $40.00 – H/W $52.00 – Youth $30.00, Family $70.00, (1 yr renewal) Adult $12.00 – H/W $15.00 – Youth $8.00 – Family $20.00, (3 yr renewal) Adult $30.00 – H/W $40.00 – Youth $20.00 – Family $55.00. Sanction Fee:  Open $13.00 – Youth $10.00. Send sanction requests and completed sweepstakes reports to Nicole Schmitt, 505 E Henry Clay St #104, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217, amlrc.sweeps@gmail.com.

 

NATIONAL MINI REX RABBIT CLUB                                                           nmrrc.net

Doug King, 14584 W Grimes Rd, Tracy, CA 95304 Ph: 559-787-2588 NMRRCSecretary@gmail.com

Membership:  (1yr) Adult $25.00 – Youth $25.00 – H/W $30.00– Family $45.00 –  (3yr) Adult $55.00 – Youth $55.00 – H/W $70.00– Family $115.00 – Adult (Foreign) $50.00 (3yr) $110.00 – H/W (Foreign) $60.00 (3yr) $140.00 – Family (Foreign) $90.00 (3yr) $230.00 – Sanction Fee:  Open $15.00 – Youth $15.00. Send sanction requests to Doug King. Send completed sweepstakes reports to Margaret Potter, 1401 W Sian Dr, Sanford, MI 48657 mmrrcopensweeps@yahoo.com.

 

CAL STATE RABBIT & CAVY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION                           calstatercba.com

Kelley Hinde, CSR&CBA Secretary, 11 Boxelder Ct., Napa, CA 94951 email:hindekelly@gmail.com

Membership: (1 yr) Adult $10, Youth $8; (3 yr) Adult $25, Youth $20

 

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF NEW ZEALAND RABBIT BREEDERS         newzealandrabbitclub.net

David Cardinal, E4076 Hwy 22 & 54 Waupaca, WI 54981, afnzrbasecty@gmail.com

Membership: Adult $22, Youth $17, Family $32. Renewals are discounted

 

CALIFORNIAN RABBIT SPECIALTY CLUB, INC.                                          nationalcalifornianrabbitspecialtyclub.com

Carrol Hooks, 8100 Kensington Ln, Harrisburg, NC 28075, email: calclubsecretary@gmail.com

Membership: (1 yr) Adult $15, Youth $10; (3 yr) Adult $42, Youth $28

NOTE: EXHIBITOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING CORRECT SHOW CLASSIFICATION AS OUTLINED IN THE CURRENT ARBA STANDARD OF PERFECTION. PLEASE INDICATE ON ENTRY FORM.

——————– Cavy Show—————–

ONE DAY CARRY IN SHOW

ENTRY DEADLINE – Friday, February 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm

ENTRY FEE – $4.00 per Cavy,  $3.00 Showmanship

SHOW DATE & JUDGING TIME – Sunday, February 19 – 11:00 am

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT – Stefani Wright

RELEASE OF CAVY – Sunday evening, following Best of Show selection

 SHOW ENTRY INFORMATION

  1. This is a one- (1) day carry in cage show. All carrying cages must have waterproof bottoms. All best of breeds must stay for best of show.  If you can’t stay please notify the show secretary.
  2. The entry fee is $4.00 per Cavy. Showmanship is an additional $3.00.  Payment of entry fees must accompany entry form or online entry.  Make checks payable to the Cloverdale Citrus Fair.  Check or money order must accompany entry form.  (There will be a $20.00 service charge for returned checks.)  Entry fees are non-refundable.
  3. No phone entries or day of show entries will be accepted. STATE RULE:  Substitutions can only be made within a section.  Substitutions must be made when the exhibit arrives at the fairgrounds.  A minimum $5 penalty must be paid prior to judging for each substitution made by the exhibitor in excess of two in the section.
  4. Entries can be made online at www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org, emailed to entries@cloverdalecitrusfair.org or mailed with entry fees to: Cloverdale Citrus Fair

                                                                 Attention – Stefani Wright

                                                                  1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA 95425

  1. Check in with the show secretary upon arrival. Check in sheets will be emailed after close of entries.  It is the exhibitors responsibility to confirm accuracy of entries prior to the start of judging.  The only changes that can be made are to correct show secretary errors and ear changes per state rule.  Absolutely no changes are allowed at the table.

 

NOTE: This is a Citrus Fair show. Entry to the Fair is included in exhibitors’ entry fee. All Others Must Pay: General Admission (13 & up) 11.00; Seniors (62+) $6.00; Juniors (6-12yrs) $5.00; 5 & under-Free

SHOW RULES

  1. CHECK IN TIME 10AM. JUDGING STARTS AT 11AM.
  2. All other rules on pages 58 & 57, the rabbit show rules apply to the Cavy show.
  3. All Showmanship rules on page 58 apply to the Cavy show, except Check In Time will be 11:00am.

  DIVISION 410 – CAVY CLASSES —————————————————————————–

  1. Senior Boar – over 32 oz.
  2. Intermediate Boar-Animals up to 6 months or age, or weight over 22 oz. and up to and including 32 oz.
  3. Junior Boar – Animals up to 4 months of age, minimum weight of 12 oz., maximum weight of 22 oz.
  4. Senior Sow – Over 32 oz.
  5. Intermediate Sow -Animals up to 6 months of age, or weight over 22 oz. and up to and including 32 oz.
  6. Junior Sow – Animals up to 4 months of age, minimum weight of 12 oz., maximum weight of 22 oz.

NOTE:  EXHIBITOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING CORRECT SHOW CLASSIFICATION AS OUTLINED IN THE CURRENT ARBA STANDARD OF PERFECTION.  CONSULT YOU PROJECT LEADER OR ADVISOR FOR ASSISTANCE.  PLEASE INDICATE ON ENTRY FORM.

DIVISION 411 – CAVY SHOWMANSHIP——————————————————————-

Class 1                          Novice (First year in project, 9 years & up.)

Class 2                          *Pee Wee (8 years of age and younger)*

Class 3                          Junior (9 -11)

Class 4                          Intermediate (12 & 13)

Class 5                          Senior (14 years and older)

Class 6                          FFA

Class 7                          FFA Novice

*Pee Wee is a learning experience for youth 5 to 8 years of age; Participants will not be placed.*

 SHOWMANSHIP

  1. Cavy used in Showmanship must be entered in show by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must show their own animal in Showmanship.
  2. Showmanship classes will be determined by age as of December 31, 2022, including novice (all first year cavy project members. Age as of December 31, 2022)
  3. Showmanship entries must be made at the same time as the cavy entries; Fee will be $3.00. State your age on the entry form when entering showmanship and indicate novice if this will be your first year showing a cavy.
  4. All exhibitors are required to wear the official show uniform of the organization they represent (long sleeve shirt required.) Independent Juniors and Grange must wear ankle length pants and white long sleeve shirt.
  5. Showmanship exhibitors must check in by 10:00 a.m. Any exhibitors after 10:00 am will not be accepted.
  6. Any contestant winning 1st or 2nd in their showmanship class may be eligible for Round Robin. The 1st and 2nd place winners of the Junior and intermediate classes will compete in a run-off to determine the representative for Junior Round Robin. Senior 4-H and FFA 1st and 2nd place winners (based on run off between FFA & FFA Novice) will be eligible for those Round Robin classes.  NOTIFY the Livestock Superintendent if exhibitor is unable to compete. Exhibitor is asked to supply animal for the class. Round Robin to take place Monday, February 20, 1:00 pm.

———– Junior Pygmy Goat Show——–

N.P.G.A. SANCTIONED SHOW

 

ENTRY DEADLINE – Friday, February 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm

ENTRY FEE – $8 per Goat per class, $6 Showmanship

SHOW DATE & JUDGING TIME – Saturday, February 18 – 9:00 am

CHECK IN TIME – Friday, Feb 17 – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm & Saturday Feb 18 – 7:30 am to 8:30 am

SHOW JUDGES – TBA

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT – Tammi Josephson

JUDGING SYSTEM – AMERICAN

 Mandatory Quality Assurance and Ethics Training. All livestock (large and small animal) exhibitors will be required to participate in a Quality Assurance and Ethics Training. Currently, the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) online program has been approved by F&E to fulfill this requirement. Visit www.yqca.org and click Sign In/Register at the top of the page. Training must be complete prior to exhibitor arriving at the Fair. Exhibitor will NOT be allowed to show if training is not complete.

SHOW ENTRY INFORMATION

  1. Animals must be entered in individual classes to qualify for showmanship and group classes.
  2. The entry fee is $8.00 per goat per class. Showmanship is an additional $6.00. Pens are $8.00. Entry fees must accompany entry form or online entry.  Make checks payable to the Cloverdale Citrus Fair.  Check or money order must accompany entry form.  (There will be a $20.00 service charge for returned checks.)  Entry fees are non-refundable.
  3. Entries can be made online at www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org, emailed to entries@cloverdalecitrusfair.org or mailed with entry fees to: Cloverdale Citrus Fair

                                                                 Attention – Stefani Wright

                                                                  1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA 95425

SHOW RULES

  1. All animals must be N.P.G.A. registered.
  2. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor for at least 60 days prior to the day of the show.
  3. This is a youth only show age 19 and under. All exhibitors must wear their official uniform while showing (4-H, FFA). Independent Juniors must wear white ankle length pants and shirt.  Age on showmanship classes based on age as of December 31, 2022.
  4. Pens are not baby proof or jump proof. Please provide your own cover for your pen and/or plastic netting.  Bedding will be provided.
  5. Health check: Only healthy animals may be entered; any animals having runny noses and/or eyes, coughs or other obvious signs of illness will be requested to leave. The decision made by the show committee is final and entry fees will not be refunded.
  6. P.G.A. rules to govern and take precedence over all others.
  7. No transfers accepted per fair rules. Original papers only.
  8. Will allow two (2) substitutions only; however, will allow no additions day of show.
  9. Exhibitors are responsible for entering and showing their goats in the right class.
  10. Any contestant winning 1st or 2nd in their showmanship class may be eligible for Round Robin. The 1st and 2nd place winners of the Junior and Intermediate classes will compete in a run-off to determine the representative for Junior Round Robin. Senior 4-H and FFA 1st and 2nd place winners will be eligible for those Round Robin classed.  Please notify the Livestock Superintendent if he/she is unable to compete. Exhibitor is asked to supply animal for the class. Round Robin to take place Monday, February 20, 1pm.

There is no camping at the fairgrounds. Do not bring big motorhomes or trailers larger than horse trailers; there is no room to turn them around. The weather can be variable in February. Please come prepared for rain, fog, wind, etc. Protection for your animals, i.e., tarps is a good idea. Food vendors and exhibits will be available both Saturday and Sunday.

NOTE: This is a Citrus Fair show.  Entry to the fair is included in exhibitors’ entry free.  All others must pay admission: $11.00 General; $6.00 6yrs-12yrs, 62 & older; 5yrs & younger free.

For more information, call Tammi Josephson Home (530)515-5877 or Cloverdale Citrus Fair (707)894-3992.

DIVISION 415 – SHOWMANSHIP

Class                                                             Class Name                                                   Oldest                                      Youngest

01                                                                 Novice                                                            N/A                                           N/A

02                                                                 Pee Wee Showmanship*                             8                                                N/A

03                                                                 Jr. Showmanship                                           11                                             9

04                                                                 Intermediate Showmanship                       13                                             12

05                                                                 Senior & FFA Showmanship                        19                                             14

06                                                                 FFA

07                                                                 FFA Novice

*Pee Wee Showmanship is a learning experience for youth 5 to 8 years of age. Participants will not be placed.*

DIVISION 416- WETHERS

Class                               Class Name                                                                                  Oldest                                      Youngest

01                                   Baby Wethers      0-6 Months                                         08/19/22                                02/18/23

02                                   Jr. Wethers           6-12 Months                                       02/19/22                                08/18/22

03                                   Int. Wethers         1 to 2 Years                                         02/19/21                                02/18/22

04                                   Sr. Wethers          2-3 Years                                              02/16/20                                02/18/21

05                                   Aged Wethers      3 and older                                          N/A                                          02/18/20

*****************************Best and Reserve Champion Wether****************************

DIVISION 416 – DOES (JUNIOR) Yearlings and under that have not freshened

Class                               Class Name                                                                                 Oldest                                      Youngest

06                                   Baby Doe kids      0-6 Months                                         08/19/22                                02/18/23

07                                   Jr. Doe kid              6-12 Months                                       02/19/22                                08/18/22

08                                   Jr. Yearling             12-18 Months                                    08/19/21                                02/18/22

09                                   Sr. Yearling            18-24 Months                                    02/19/21                                08/18/21

**********************Junior and Reserve Junior Champion Doe*****************************

DIVISION 416 – DOES (SENIOR) That have freshened

Class                               Class Name                                                                                 Oldest                                      Youngest

10                                   Milking Doe*                                                                         Any Age                                 Any Age

11                                   Freshened Yearling*                                                           02/18/22                                N/A

12                                   Two year Doe                                                                        02/19/20                                02/18/21

13                                   Three year Doe                                                                     02/19/19                                02/18/20

14                                   Four years & Older                                                              N/A                                          02/18/19

*Cannot be shown in more than one class

*****************************Senior and Reserve Senior Champion Doe*****************************

***********************Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Doe***********************

AWARDS

Best Wether

Reserve Best Wether

Jr. Champion Doe

Jr. Reserve Champion Doe

Sr. Champion Doe

Reserve Sr. Champion Doe

 Jr. Showmanship

Intermediate Showmanship

Sr. Showmanship

FFA Showmanship

Grand Champion Doe

Reserve Grand Champion Doe

 N.P.G.A. Sanctioned Show

ENTRY DEADLINE – Friday, February 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm

ENTRY FEE – $8 per Goat per class per day

SHOW DATE & JUDGING TIME – Saturday, February 18 – approx. 1:00 pm

Sunday, February 19 – 9:00 am

CHECK IN TIMES – Friday, Feb 17 – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm & Saturday Feb 18 – 7:30 am to 8:30 am;

Sunday, Feb 20 – 7:30 am – 8:30 am NO CHECK IN AFTER EACH SHOW STARTS

SHOW JUDGES – TBA

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT & SECRETARY – Tammi Josephson

JUDGING SYSTEM – AMERICAN

SHOW ENTRY INFORMATION:

  1. The entry fee is $8.00 per goat, per class, per day. $8.00 per pen for the weekend. Payment of entry fees must accompany entry form or online entry.  Make checks payable to the Cloverdale Citrus Fair.  (There will be a $20.00 service charge for returned checks.)  Entry fees are non-refundable. No late entries accepted.
  2. Entries can be made online at www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org, emailed to entries@cloverdalecitrusfair.org or mailed with entry fees to: Cloverdale Citrus Fair

                                                                      Attention – Stefani Wright

                                                              1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA 95425

SHOW RULES:

  1. Saturday: No Showmanship. Wether, Buck & Doe Show. Sunday: Showmanship, Wether, Buck & Doe Show.
  2. NPGA Sanctioned. NPGA rules to govern and take precedence over all others.
  3. All animals must be NPGA registered.
  4. Only animals with ORIGINAL NPGA REGISTRATION PAPERS or transfer of ownership WITH ORIGINAL REGISTRATION PAPERS will be allowed to show. Transfers must be less than 90 days old. NPGA rules provide no animals with the judge’s herd name may be shown under that judge. Herd names are listed above with judge names.
  5. Exhibitors are responsible for entering and showing their goats in the right class.
  6. Will allow two (2) substitutions only; however, NO additions day of shows.
  7. Pens are not baby proof or jump proof. Please provide your own cover for your pen and/or plastic netting.  Bedding will be provided.
  8. Health check: Only healthy animals may be entered; any animals having runny noses and/or eyes, coughs or other obvious signs of illness will be requested to leave. The decision of the show committee is final and entry fees will not be refunded.

OTHER SHOW INFORMATION:

There is no camping at the fairgrounds. Do not bring big motorhomes or trailers larger than horse trailers; there is no room to turn them around. The weather can be variable in February. Please come prepared for rain, fog, wind, etc. Protection for your animals, i.e. tarps is a good idea. Food vendors and exhibits will be available both Saturday and Sunday.

NOTE: This is a Citrus Fair show.  Entry to the fair is included in exhibitors’ entry fee.  All others must pay admission: $11.00 General; $6.00 6yrs-12yrs, 62 & older; 5yrs & younger free.  For more information, call Tammi Josephson (530)515-5877 or Cloverdale Citrus Fair (707)894-3992.

DIVISION 119 – SHOWMANSHIP (Sunday Only)

Class                                                             Class Name                                                   Oldest                                      Youngest

01                                                                 Novice                                                            N/A                                           N/A

02                                                                 Pee Wee Showmanship*                             5                                                N/A

03                                                                 Youth Showmanship                                    8                                                6

04                                                                 Junior Showmanship                                    13                                             9

04                                                                 Intermediate Showmanship                       17                                             14

05                                                                 Adult Showmanship                                     18+

*Pee Wee Showmanship is a learning experience for youth 5 to 8 years of age. Participants will not be placed.*

DIVISION 120 – WETHERS

Class         Class Name                                                                               SATURDAY                                        SUNDAY____________

01             Baby Wethers                  0-6 Months                08/19/22 – 02/18/23                08/20/22 – 02/19/23

02             Jr. Wethers                        6-12 Months              02/19/22 – 08/18/22                 02/20/22 – 08/19/22

03             Int. Wethers                      1 to 2 Years                02/19/22 – 02/18/21                02/20/21 – 02/19/22

04             Sr. Wethers                       2 -3 Years                    02/19/20 – 02/18/21                02/20/20 – 02/19/21

05             Aged Wethers                  3 and older                 N/A           – 02/18/20                N/A          – 02/119/20

****************************Best and Reserve Best Wether************************************

DIVISION 121 – DOES (JUNIOR) Yearlings and under that have not freshened

06             Baby Doe kids                   0-3 Months                11/19/22 – 02/18/23                11/20/22 – 02/19/23

07             Jr. Doe kids                        3-6 Months                08/19/22 – 11/18/22                08/20/22 – 11/19/22

08             Int. Doe kids                      6-9 Months                05/19/22 – 08/18/22                05/20/22 – 08/19/22

09             Senior Doe kids                9-12 Months              02/19/22 – 05/18/22                02/20/22 – 05/19/22

10             Junior dry yrling Doe     12-18 Months           08/19/21 – 02/18/22                08/20/21 – 02/19/22

11             Senior dry yrling Doe     18-24 Months.          02/19/21 – 08/18/21                02/20/21 – 08/19/21

**************************Junior and Reserve Junior Champion Doe*****************************

                    DOES (Senior) That have freshened

12          Milking Doe*                                                Any Age                                              Any Age

13          Freshened Yearling*                                  02/19/21 – N/A                               02/20/21 – N/A

14          Two-year Doe                                              02/19/20 – 02/18/21                      02/20/20 – 02/19/21

15          Three-year Doe                                           02/19/19 – 02/18/220                  02/20/19 – 02/19/20

16          Four years & Older                                     02/18/19 and older                       02/20/19 and older

*Cannot be shown in more than one class

******************************Senior and Reserve Senior Champion Doe*****************************

********************Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Doe************************

                    JUNIOR BUCKS

17          Baby Buck Kid 0-3 mo.                              11/19/22 – 02/18/23                     11/20/22 – 02/19/23

18          Jr. Buck Kid 3-6 mo.                                   08/19/22 – 11/18/22                     08/20/22 – 11/19/22

19          Intermediate Buck kids 6-9 mo.           05/18/22 – 08/18/22                     05/20/22 – 08/19/22

20          Sr. Buck kid 9-12 mo.                                02/19/21 – 05/18/22                     02/20/21 – 05/19/22

*****************************Junior and Reserve Junior Champion Buck******************************

OPEN PYGMY GOAT SHOW (continued)

                    SENIOR BUCKS

21               Jr. yrling Buck 12-18 months          08/19/21 – 02/18/22             08/20/21 – 02/19/22

22               Sr. yrling Buck 18-24 months         02/19/21 – 08/18/21             02/20/21 – 08/19/21

23               Two-year Buck                                      02/19/20 – 02/18/21             02/20/20 – 02/19/21

24               Three-year Buck                                   02/19/19 – 02/18/20             02/20/19 – 02/19/20

25               Four years & Older                             02/19/19 and older               02/20/19 and older

*****************************Senior and Reserve Senior Champion Buck*****************************

*************************Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Buck**************************

————– Junior Poultry Show———–

ENTRY DEADLINE – Friday, February 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm

ENTRY FEE – $3 per Bird per class, $3 for Showmanship

SHOW DATE & JUDGING TIME – Saturday, February 18 – 9:00 am

INSPECTION AND CHECK IN TIME – Saturday, Feb 18 – 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Citrus Fair North Gate, located off Commercial Street/West 1st Steet in the Vets Parking Lot

                         RELEASE OF POULTRY – Show End

BIRD HEALTH INSPECTOR – Doreen Amaral

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT & SECRETARY – Loree Tackmier

JUDGING SYSTEM – AMERICAN

Mandatory Quality Assurance and Ethics Training. All livestock (large and small animal) exhibitors will be required to participate in a Quality Assurance and Ethics Training. Currently, the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) online program has been approved by F&E to fulfill this requirement. Visit www.yqca.org and click Sign In/Register at the top of the page. Training must be complete prior to exhibitor arriving at the Fair. Exhibitor will NOT be allowed to show if training is not complete.

NOTE: This is a Citrus Fair show.  Entry to the fair is included in exhibitors’ entry fee.  All others must pay: General Admission (ages 13 & up) $11.00; Seniors (62+) $6.00; Juniors (6-12yrs) $5.00; 5 & under-Free

SHOW RULES:

  1. Eligibility: Open to all exhibitors from age 5 as of December 31, 2022 until the end of the calendar year in which they reach age 19. Those exhibitors age 5 to age 8 are not eligible for Round Robin competition.
  2. Rules, definitions and judging procedures as prescribed in the latest edition to the Official Show Rules and the Standard Perfection to the American Poultry Association, Inc., shall apply to all District and County fair poultry shows except in such instances where they are in conflict with their rules and regulations prescribed by the Division of Fairs and Expositions of the Department of Food and Agriculture.
  3. Entries can be made online at www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org, emailed to entries@cloverdalecitrusfair.org or mailed with entry fees to: Cloverdale Citrus Fair

                                                                 Attention – Stefani Wright

                                                                  1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA 95425

  1. Each exhibitor showing must coop in his/her own birds. Grooming and handling of birds is to be done by the youth exhibitors.
  2. The exhibitor must own birds at least 30 days prior to opening day of the fair.
  3. A numbered leg band conforming to the entry form must identify each bird. Leg bands must be listed on entry forms.
  4. All entries must include complete information for the bird: Division, Breed, Variety, Class and Leg Band. The Fair is not responsible for birds entered into wrong classes due to exhibitor errors in entries, incomplete information or illegible entries.  Please complete entries carefully and completely.
  5. If a variety has more than 10 birds entered in the class, then they will be judged as their own subgroup within the Breed/Division.
  6. Per State Rules: Substitutions can only be made within a division. Substitutions must be made when the exhibit arrives at the fairgrounds.  A $5 penalty must be paid prior to judging for each substitution made by the exhibitor in excess of two in the division.
  7. Birds will be health checked before entering the fairgrounds. Any bird found with parasites, bugs, signs of stress, disease, or other health issues will not be allowed in the show.
  8. A bird may be excused from competition if it appears fatigued or out of condition.
  9. The Cloverdale Citrus Fair, Fair Management or Show Superintendent is not to be held responsible for birds, if illness or death occur.
  10. Exhibitors must provide their own feed, feeders & waters. Turkey and Geese exhibitors must supply their own coop, feed, feeders and waterers.
  11. Eggs may be entered for judging. Each exhibitor is limited to two entries per class.  Egg entered must be produced by his/her own flock.  All entries must be properly cleaned, dried and cartooned.  Any entry that is dirty or has an odor will be disqualified. Entries not picked up by end of show day will be disposed of.
  12. All birds must remain cooped until the conclusion of the show, showmanship, and all awards. Birds are released upon notification of the Show Superintendent.

SHOWMANSHIP – Begins at 10:00am

  1. NEW: Pre-entry for showmanship required.  Showmanship fee is $3.00.  Age on showmanship classes based on age as of December 31, 2022.
  2. Any contestant winning 1st or 2nd in their showmanship class may be eligible for Round Robin. The 1st and 2nd place winners of the Junior and Intermediate classes will compete in a run-off to determine the representative for Junior Round Robin. Senior 4-H and FFA 1st and 2nd place winners will be eligible for those Round Robin classed.  Please notify the Livestock Superintendent if he/she is unable to compete. Exhibitor is required to provide the bird they qualified with for the class. Round Robin to take place Monday, February 20, 1pm.
  3. Pee Wee Showmanship is a learning experience for youth 5 to 8 years of age. Participants will not be placed.
  4. Awards through 8th
  5. Exhibitor must show his/her own bird that was entered in the show.
  6. All exhibitors are required to wear the official show uniform of the organization they represent or white shirt and white long pants.

DIVISION              CHICKENS – BREED/VARIETY

420                                 Large Fowl, American

  • Large Fowl, Asiatic
  • Large Fowl, English

423                                 Large Fowl, Mediterranean

424                                 Large Fowl, Continental

425                                 Large Fowl, All Other Standard Breeds

426                                 Bantams, Modern Game Birds

427                                 Bantams, Old English Game Birds

428                                 Bantams, Single Comb Clean Legged

429                                 Bantams, Rose Comb Clean Legged

430                                 Bantams, All Other Comb Clean Legged

431                                 Bantams, Feather Legged

CLASS

1.    Cock, over one year

2.    Cockeral, under one year

 3.    Hen, over one year

4.    Pullet, under one year

DIVISION 432 – QUAIL

CLASS

1.                 Cock, over one year

2.                 Cockeral, under one year

 3.                 Hen, over one year

4.                 Pullet, under one year

DIVISION                     DUCKS – BREED VARIETY

433                                           Ducks, Heavy, Medium & Light

434                                           Ducks, Bantam

435                                           Exotic or Non-Standard

CLASS

  1. Old Drake, over one year 3.  Old Duck, over one year
  2. Young Drake, under one year 4.  Young Duck, under one year

DIVISION 436 – GEESE, all standard breeds

CLASS

  1. Old Gander, over one year 3.      Old Goose, over one year
  2. Young Gander, under one year 4.      Young Goose, under one year

DIVISION 437 – TURKEYS

CLASS

  1. Old Tom, over one year 3.      Old Hen, over one year
  2. Young Tom, under one year 4.      Young Hen, under one year

DIVISION 438 – PIGEONS

CLASS

  1. Old Male, over one year 3.      Old Female, over one year
  2. Young Male, under one year 4.      Young Female, under one year

DIVISION 440 – EGGS

CLASS

  1. One Dozen White
  2. One Dozen Brown or Tint

        

DIVISION 450 – SHOWMANSHIP

CLASS

  1. Pee Wee (8yrs of age & younger)
  2. Novice (never competed, ages 9 & up)
  3. Junior (9 thru 11 yrs)
  4. Intermediate (12 thru 13 yrs)
  5. Senior (14 yrs & over)
  6. FFA
  7. FFA Novice

CITRUS FAIR AWARDS

Best of Show                                                     50 pounds of feed

Reserve of Show                                             50 pounds of feed

Best Large and Reserve Large                   

Best Bantam and Reserve Bantam         

Best Quail and Best Reserve Quail

Best Turkey and Reserve Turkey             

Best Waterfowl and Reserve Waterfowl                                                             

Best Pigeon and Reserve Pigeon

Division Champions                                       Rosettes

Reserve Division Champions                      Rosettes

Best of Breed**                                              Medals

Reserve of Breeds**                                     Medals

**6 or more entered or sponsored

Award Sponsorships may be included on your entry forms

—– Junior Dog Care & Training Show—

ENTRY DEADLINE – Friday, February 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm

ENTRY FEE – $4 per Dog, $3 for Showmanship

SHOW DATE & JUDGING TIME – Monday, February 20 – 8:30 am

CHECK IN TIME – Monday, February 20 – 7:30 am – 8:00 am

                         JUDGING LOCATION – Burnside Hall on concrete

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT – Ellen Johnson

JUDGING SYSTEM – AMERICAN

 

NOTE: This is a Citrus Fair show.  Entry to the fair is included in exhibitors’ entry fee.  All others must pay: General Admission (ages 13 & up) $11.00; Seniors (62+) $6.00; Juniors (6-12yrs) $5.00; 5 & under-Free

SHOW ENTRY INFORMATION:

  1. Animals must be entered in individual classes to qualify for showmanship. The fee is $4.00 per dog. $3.00 for Showmanship. Check or money order must accompany entry form.
  2. Entries can be made online at www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org, emailed to entries@cloverdalecitrusfair.org or mailed with entry fees to: Cloverdale Citrus Fair

                            Attention – Stefani Wright

   1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA 95425

  1. Animals must be owned by exhibitor for at least 90 days prior to the day of show. Limit of one dog per exhibitor. Exhibitor/dog are allowed to enter only one Obedience class and one Showmanship class.

SHOW RULES:

  1. Open to all Juniors who are regularly enrolled in a structured dog care and training project exhibiting a dog (mixed or purebred) that is owned by the exhibitor or immediate family.
  2. Dog must be 6 months or older.
  3. Dog must have been trained and fitted by exhibitor only.
  4. Dogs may be shown by only one exhibitor and may not be shared within families.
  5. Bitches in season will not be allowed to compete. Uncontrolled or aggressive dogs will not be allowed to show.

THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.

This is a Junior show age 5 through 19. All exhibitors must wear their official uniform while showing (4-H, FFA). Independent Juniors must wear white ankle length pants and white shirt.

JUNIOR DOG CARE AND TRAINING SHOW (continued)

  1. Exhibitors are responsible for entering and showing their dog in the right class.
  2. Fair management reserves the right to limit entries based on the time available for judging.

DIVISION 460 – OBEDIENCE

CLASSES

  1. Sub-Novice A: First year exhibitor, first year dog. All exercises on a six foot leash. Heel and figure eight, stand for examination, recall, long sit (one minute), and long down (three minutes).
  2. Sub-Novice B: Second year/older exhibitor, second year/older dog. All exercises on a six foot leash. Heel and figure eight, stand for examination, recall, long sit (one minute), and long down (one minute).
  3. Sub-Novice C: Third year exhibitor or higher and any dog not ready to go off leash. All exercises on a six foot least. Heel and figure eight, stand for examination, recall, long sit (one minute, and long down (one minute).
  4. Novice: For third year and over dogs or any first or second year dog that has received a qualifying score in Novice Obedience at any dog show. Heel and figure eight on leash. Heel, stand for examination, recall, long sit (one minute), and long down (three minutes) off leash.
  5. Graduate Novice: Heel on leash. Stand for examination, heel and figure eight off leash, drop on recall, long sit and long down (five minutes) out of sight.

DIVISION 461 – SHOWMANSHIP (Must also show in Obedience. Age requirement is as of December 31, 2022)

CLASSES

1.       Novice

2.       *Pee Wee Members:  5 – 8 Years of Age*

3.       Junior Exhibitors:  9 – 11 Years of Age

4.       Intermediate:  12 – 13 Years of Age

 5.       Senior:  14 – 19 Years of Age

6.       FFA

7.       FFA Novice

 

*Pee Wee Showmanship is a learning experience for youth 5 to 8 years of age. Participants will not be placed.*

AWARDS

Obedience Division

  1. The five (5) highest scoring competitors in each Obedience Class will receive 1st. through 5th Place Rosettes.
  2. High in Trial on Leash Trophy – highest score from Sub-Novice A, B, C.
  3. High in Trail Off Leash Trophy – highest score from Novice and Graduate Novice.

Showmanship Division

  1. 1st through 8th Place Rosettes. First Place Winner will receive an Award.
  2. Best Junior Handler Award: Each first place winner from all the Showmanship classes will return to the ring to compete for overall Showmanship winner.

NOTE:  The first and second place Junior (aged 9 – 13 Years), and Senior (aged 14 – 18 Years) winners in Showmanship are eligible to compete in Small Animal Round Robin Monday, February 20, 1PM. The First and Second place Showmanship winners from Junior 9-11 yrs. And Intermediate 12-13 yrs. will return to the ring to determine the 2 winners who will advance to Junior Small Animal Round Robin. Notify the Livestock Superintendent if you are unable to compete.

——— Small Animal Round Robin——-

ENTRY DEADLINE – No Pre-Entry

SHOW DATE & JUDGING TIME – Monday, February 20 – 1:00 pm

CHECK IN TIME – Monday, February 20 – 12:30 pm

                         JUDGING LOCATION – Burnside Hall

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT – Stefani Wright

JUDGING SYSTEM – AMERICAN

SHOW RULES:

  1. Open to 4-H and FFA members placing 1st or 2nd in their showmanship class, Junior classes 9-13 years old, Senior classes 14-19.
  2. Exhibitor may only show the animal with which they won their showmanship class. Any exception must be cleared through the Round Robin Superintendent.
  3. If an exhibitor has qualified in more than one species, no other exhibitor will be considered to replace him/her to participate in the Round Robin Contest.
  4. Exhibitors will be scored individually by the judge on a scale of 1-10 points. The score is based on how well they show the assigned animal and on how well they answer the questions asked by the judge.
  5. A maximum of 5 minutes will be allowed for showmanship in each species.
  6. You must let the office know if you are unable to participate in the Round Robin.
  7. A member who has qualified in both FFA and 4-H has a choice of whether they want to show in FFA or 4-H, but not in all.
  8. In the event of a tie between two or more exhibitors the tie will be broken in this order:
  9. The exhibitor with the highest score on the species that qualified them for Round Robin.  If                     the exhibitor qualified in more than one animal, it will be the exhibitor’s choice as to which                            score to use.
  10. The exhibitor with the most consistent set of scores.

Example:      Exhibitor             #1           5             8             10           7             =             30

Exhibitor              #2           7             8             8             7             =             30

Exhibitor #2 would be the winner.

  1. Each exhibitor will be required to show each of the following: Poultry, Rabbit, Cavy, Dog, and Pygmy Goat.

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