July 21-27, 2013

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Premium Book

SUPERINTENDENT: James Over, 766-3877

Committee: Nevin Sollenberger, Karla Over, Lisa Smith, Jeff Norris

SPECIAL RULES:
1. Project animal must have all of their milk teeth to be eligible to show in the meat goat show, i.e. no older then 10-12 months of age.
2. Horns must be blunted or tipped, or goats may be dehorned.
3. Castrated if male. Females may also be shown.
4. No late castrations, i.e. fresh wounds or swelling not permitted.
5. Must have health papers according to Fair rules. (See Goat health rules).
6. Members must tag all project animals on the first Saturday in May from (9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Fairgrounds. Each member may tag three (3) animals but, may only enter and show two (2) animals in the meat goat show. All goats will be tagged specific to each showman and will not be changed after tagging day. A fee of $4 per tag will be charged at tagging to cover expenses.
7. All animals must be in their owner's possession by tagging on the first Saturday in May.
8. If any tags need replaced due to loss or infection, contact James Over to schedule re-tagging. There will be a $4 charge/tag for re-tagging.
9. Goats must weight 55 lbs. - 110 lbs. to be eligible to show. Goats not making weight will not be placed in a pen and must be taken home the same day.
10. Any and all health problems must be reported to the superintendent. (See Goat Health Rules).
11. The meat goat show is open to any breed or crossbred of meat goat genetics. Purebred dairy goats are not to be shown in the meat goat show. Goat's ears must be large enough to tag as determined by show superintendent.
12. The junior meat goat shows will begin on Monday at 6 p.m. with a combination type and Showmanship show. Showman will be judged on showmanship at the same time goats are judged for type. Showman will be chosen from each class and age group to come back in after the judging of grand champion for the showmanship finals. The Pee Wee show bill be held between the type show and the showmanship finals.
13. The top 2 goats from each class will be sold in the livestock auction sale. In addition, any exhibitor not placing first or second in their class will sell his or her highest placing goat. No exceptions. In the event that a showman's goats both earn the same placing, the heavier of the two goats will be placed in the sale unless notified otherwise by the exhibitor by NOON on TUESDAY.
14. There will be nine classes divided by weight to, (as nearly as possible as selected by the goat committee), have equal numbers in each class.
15. Health papers and goats will be checked by show attendants before unloading.
16. Goats will only be accepted for unloading Sat 9AM - 9PM.
17. Goats will be weighed in and project books and health papers will be checked at time of check-in; before goats are placed in pens.
18. Each animal must be shown by its owner according to tag-in information and fair entry.
No goats will be accepted after 9PM. Any goats not making weight must be taken home the same day.

CLASS: $10 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4

Light - Light Weight

Middle Light Weight

Heavy - Light Weight

Champion Light Weight .. Rosette
Reserve Champion Light Weight .. Rosette

Light Middle Weight

Middle - Middle Weight

Heavy Middle Weight

Champion Middle Weight .... Rosette
Reserve Champion Middle Weight ... Rosette

Light Heavy Weight

Middle Heavy Weight

Heavy - Heavy Weight

Champion Heavy Weight ... Rosette
Reserve Champion Heavy Weight ... Rosette

1. Type and Fitting/Showmanship judging will take place simultaneously starting at 6 p.m. The showmanship judge will choose a few showman from each age group to come back in for the showmanship finals.
2. All showman are automatically judged for showmanship as well as type.
3. Goats not making weight (55-110 lbs.) may not be shown for type or showmanship.
4. Clipping and fitting may be done at home.
5. Premiums $8 to each person who qualifies as a master fitter-showman. (Except for the pee wee class).
6. All pee wee showman are urged to 'borrow' a project Fair animal when possible. Untagged animals are permissible but must meet all of the health requirements of the meat goat show. Please sign up your Pee Wee Showman at the show table before or during the show.

CLASS: $8 will be given to each person who qualifies

Advanced. Champion Fitter/showman (15 yrs.& older)

Advance Reserve Champion Fitter/Showman (15 yrs.& older)

Sr. Champion Fitter/Showman (12 - 14 yrs.)

Sr. Reserve Champion Fitter/Showman (12 -14 yrs.)

Intermediate Champion Fitter/Showman ( 10 - 11 yrs.)

Intermediate Reserve Champion Fitter/Showman ( 10 - 11 yrs.)

Jr. Champion Fitter/Showman (8 - 9 yrs.)

Jr. Champion Fitter/Showman ( 8 - 9 yrs.)