Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15, 2008 - Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN
2 Rings with 6 Sanctions
Judges: Scott Horner & Christina Strickland
Jr/Sr Buck -- Jr Doe -- Sr Doe Shows & Showmanship
As always, the Hoosier Classic committee &IDGA will be providing exhibitors with a memorable weekend. There will be a food booth available all weekend.
Each year, registered kids are donated by accomplished breeders, and the winner of the raffle drawing may choose one of the dairy goats or $100.00. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 and may be purchased fro the IDFGA Newsletter Editor (Sue Schroeder, 1562 N. 00 W, Idaville, IN 479500, any club member, or at the show. Please indicate whether you wish to receive a kid (and its breed) or the money on your ticket. You need not be present to win but must have made prior arrangements to pick up a kid.
Pedigrees will be available closer to show date and check the May IDG/a newsletter.
IDGA auction after the kid raffle: IDGA will auction any remaining animals to the highest bidders after the drawing, followed by an auction of goat supplies, doodads, knickknacks, and more! Sealed or silent bids will be accepted. Prior to the auction, you may direct your bids to IDGA President Jerry Lubbehusen (812-636-7611) or Show Chairman Rob Smith (812-662-6347). To donate auction items, contact Rob Smith (812-662-6347) or any IDGA member.
All proceeds go to support the IDGA and the Hoosier Classic, one of the largest and most prestigious shows in the U.S. Thank you to the donors and buyers in advance for your support.
Travelers Award: We appreciate the many exhibitors who travel long distances to participate in the Hoosier Classic and annually present this award to the exhibitor traveling the farthest. To qualify, write in your estimated mileage to the fairgrounds on your entry form.
Exhibitors Award: This award is presented to the exhibitor who enters and shows the most animals on both days of the Hoosier Classic.
Barn prizes are given away to those exhibiting animals on both days of the Classic.
Rules and Requirements for Entry
All shows are official ADGA Shows and ADGA rules shall govern. The Junior & Senior doe Shows are separately sanctioned.
Fees
The deadline for entry is June 2, 2008. all fees are payable with your mailed entry. MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO INDIANA DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION (IDGA). If payment does not accompany your entry form, you will be considered a Late Entry and will be charged accordingly.
Entry fees are $4.00 per animal PER RING, if postmarked by the deadline. Entry fees postmarked after the deadline will be $6.00 per animal PER RING. an exhibitor who has pre-entered animals may exchange animals one-for-one, within the same show ring, at the time of check-in and may add animals at $4.00 per animal PER RING.
Pen fees will be $3.00 for animal pens and for tack pens. Pen fees include one o both days, While the number of pens has been increased since last year, pen availability for late entries CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
Mail entries to Patty Baker - 8115 E. St. Rd. 38, New Castle, In 47362. Check your entries for the correct class numbers for each animal (and make sure to check each ring in which you want that animal shown). PLEASE mail your entries early! Early entries have priority in pen assignments.
Arrival and Check-in
The committee will be available to accept dairy goats at 5:00m Friday, June 13th, unless prior arrangements for early arrival have been made with the chairman (Rob Smith). Please check with the committee for the location of your pens before unloading animals, as PENS WILL BE ASSIGNED. The entry table will be open from 5:00pm to 11:00pm on Friday and from 6:00am to 7:30am Saturday and Sunday mornings. Hay and straw will be available for purchase at the fairgrounds. Bedding will not be provided. Indicate on your entry form Ute number of bales of hay and/or straw you will need. Payment will be taken at check-in.
The Indiana Dairy Goat Association, Inc. and the Wayne County Fairgrounds will not be responsible for any losses, damages, or accidents which could result in personal loss or injury. No dogs & no smoking in the barns!
Health Requirements
Exhibition of dairy goats in the State of Indiana requires a health certificate. All animals (in state and out-of-state) must be inspected by their veterinarians for visible signs of foot rot, sore mouth, and caseous lymphadentitis. It must be so noted on the health certificate. All health certificates will be checked upon arrival at the fairgrounds. Flock and Premise information must be included on the health papers.
In-state animals must have 90 current papers. Each animal must be individually identified by tattoo and listed on the health certificate, with the pink and blue copies on file with the State Board of Animal Health. Out-of-state dairy goats must have health certificates and stamped "Approved" by their state vet's office. Out-of-state animals must have 30 day current papers.
NO UNLOADING OF ANIMALS UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN APROVED BY ONE OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS DURING CHECK IN HOURS. YOU MUST RECEIVE A PASS OF INSPECTION BEFORE PENNING ANIMALS. WE WILL HAVE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR UNLOADING.
Entry Requirements
A registration or recordation certificate is required for any animal six months or older (born before Jan. 14, 2008) A registration or recordation certificate or stamped duplicate application or stamped FAXed duplicate application showing the date received by the ADGA office is required for any animal under six months of age. NO COPIES of the registration or recordation certificate, stamped duplicate application, or stamped FAXEd duplicate shall be accepted by the show officials. any animal without papers will not be allowed in the show ring. No horned animals may be shown. Entries in Champion Challenge classes must present proof of championship in the form of the prefix CH or GCH affixed to the animal's registration or recordation certificate.
It will be the exhibitor's responsibility to be present for the class unless the Show Secretary (not the ring steward) has been advised differently. The show will proceed uninterrupted unless animals of the same breed are being show in both rings at the same time! The pace of the show may quicken from time to time, so bring plenty of help.
SHOWMANSHIP: There will be four classes of showmanship on Sunday. The base date is June 15, 2008
ORDER OF SHOW - All shows start at 8:00AM
Saturday, June 14, 2008 | |
| RING A - Scott Horner | RING B - Christina Strickland |
| JUNIOR DOES | JUNIOR DOES |
| Alpine | Nubian |
| Toggenburg | LaMancha |
| Saanen | Oberhasli |
| Nubian | Sable |
| Recorded Grade | Alpine |
| LaMancha | Toggenburg |
| Oberhasli | Saanen |
| Sable | Recorded Grade |
| BUCKS | BUCKS |
| Alpine | Nubian |
| Sable | LaMancha |
| AOP | Alpine |
| Nubian | Sable |
| LaMancha | AOP |
Sunday, June 15, 2008 |
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| RING A - Scott Horner | RING B - Christina Strickland |
| Beginner Showmanship | Intermediate Showmanship |
| Junior Showmanship | Senior Showmanship |
This year, each beginner showman will receive a trophy and a ribbon. We will acknowledge the three top placing.
First place showmanship winners in the three other classes will receive a $50.00 savings bond along with the usual trophy and ribbon.
Sunday, June 15, 2008 |
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| SENIOR DOES | SENIOR DOES |
| Alpine | Saanen |
| Toggenburg | LaMancha |
| Saanen | Alpine |
| LaMancha | Toggenburg |
| Nubian | Recorded Grade |
| Recorded Grade | Nubian |
| Oberhasli | Sable |
| Sable | Oberhasli |
CLASS NUMBERS
NOTE: Class numbers only indicate the class your goat will be in and you must select which ring(s) the animal will be shown in on the entry sheet.
JUNIOR BUCKS / DOES (Saturday)
- Junior kids - Born on or after April first of current year
- Intermediate kids - Born March1st to March 31st of current year
- Senior kids - Born January 1st to the end of February of current year
- Junior Yearlings (never fresh) - Born June 1st to December 31st of previous year
- Senior Yearlings (never fresh) - Born on or before May 31st or previous year and under 2 years
- Grand Champion [Trophy] & Reserve Grand Champion [Rosette]
- Best (junior) Doe In Show [Trophy] - Junior Buck kids - Born on or after April 1st of current year
- Senior Buck kids - Born January 1st to March 31st of current year
- Junior Champion [Rosette] & Reserve Junior Champion [Rosette] - Junior Yearling Bucks - Born June 1st to December 31st of previous year
- Senior Yearling Bucks - Born on or before May 31st of previous year
- 10. 2- Year-Old Bucks - 2 years and under three years as of day of show
- 3-5 Year-Old Bucks - 3 years and under 5 years as of day of show
- Aged Bucks - 5 years and older as of day of show
- Senior Champion [Rosette] & Reserve Senior Champion [Rosette] - Champion Challenge - GCH or CH animals may show in this class, or in their won age class, but not both.
- Best of Breed [Trophy] - Best (Buck) in Show [Trophy]
SHOWMANSHIP (Sunday) - Beginners Showmanship - Under 10 years of age day of show
- Junior Showmanship - 10-12 years of age day of show
- Intermediate Showmanship - 13-15 years of age day of show
- Senior Showmanship - 16-19 years of age day of showSENIOR DOES (Sunday)
- Milking Yearling under 2 years as of day of show
- Milking Doe 2 years a nd under 3 as of day of show
- Milking Doe 3 years and under 4 as of day of show
- Milking Doe 4 years and under 5 as of day of show
- Milking Doe 5 years and over as of day of show
- Grand Champion [Rosette] & Reserve Grand Champion [Rosette} - Champion Challenge - GHC or CH animals may show in this class or in their own age class, but not both.
- Best of Breed [Trophy] and Best Udder of Breed [Trophy]
- Best (Senior) Doe In Show [Trophy] and Best Udder in Show [Trophy]
Activities for This Year's Hoosier Classic:
We will have two youth events for Saturday and Sunday. There will be a fitting contest on Saturday evening following the auction. Each team is to consist of four members 18 and younger. The entry fee is $5.00 per team. There will be a monetary award for first and second place. Team captains will need to call Rob Smith for rules, locations, and schedule.
The second event will be a judging contest on Sunday. The class for youth judging will be announced on Sunday morning during the showmanship classes. Details will be given at the show. There is no entry fee for this event. There will be a prize given for the top three winners.
We will NOT be offering an official milk test this year. Heather Witsman, who is a licensed milk tester with the State of Indiana, has offered to conduct a verification test for anyone interested. You will need to contact her and make final arrangements with her. You may contact her at 812-597-5985 or 812-720-0388